Dear Boyfriend, Fiance, Hubby, Future Mr. Wonderful and/or Super Significant Other, This year for Valentine’s Day, I don’t want candy. Or a stuffed teddy bear with a protruding heart. And, let’s be honest, that lacy contraption with zippers in all the wrong places is a gift for you, not me. So, listen up and take [...]
Haircare
Dry, brittle hair is the bane of every Spa Girl’s existence. Living in Arizona’s harsh, dry desert climate has us in a constant stay of “hairapy,” which, if you didn’t know, is the act of rehabbing one’s hair. Between hot oil treatments, egg whites and most recently beer (don’t judge), my kitchen needs a break. Thankfully, [...]
I was just introduced to one of the most amazing lines of haircare products I’ve ever come in contact with: Cureology. Admittedly, one of the only things in my beauty regimen that I haven’t been able to give up and “go green” with (until now) is my haircare products. I have thin hair that I [...]
Fall in Arizona means finally breaking free of triple-digit temperatures, but it also means a new array of beauty trends. From big hair (my personal favorite) to fierce eye makeup, we proudly unveil our favorite fall beauty trends. For the Birds No angry birds here! This fall, it’s all about flighty bird’s nest hairstyles. From [...]
We’ve all been there. You’re having a perfectly good hair day and then out of nowhere, an ugly red bump sprouts up on your cheek. Or, somewhere between the mad dash from the early morning workout to that last-minute meeting, your “smudge-proof” mascara is now smeared under your eyes. Arm yourself with these tools and [...]
Summer Beauty doesn’t have to cost a pretty penny! We scoured the shelves of our local drugstores and mass market stores like Walmart and Walgreens for budget beauty finds to keep you shining all summer long. Nails Sally Hansen Crackle. Everyone’s doing it! The crackled, edgy look has become the new staple of nail art. [...]
I am in love with Josie Maran Organic Argan Oil. The type of love that prompted me to rush out and snag two more bottles to ensure I never (ever) run out. What’s so great about it? You can use the oil as your daily moisturizer, as a treatment for split ends, to condition cuticles, [...]
It takes a lot these days to get me jumping up and down about a new shampoo and conditioner. I don’t know if you noticed but there’s a tangled jungle out there of haircare products. So when something comes along that rocks my socks off, I feel compelled to share. Now that I’ve got your [...]
While I fluctuate between wanting sleek, stick-straight hair and full-blown volume, my styling options are limited because my naturally wavy hair is also naturally limp at the roots. Thank goodness for little miracles like Living Proof’s Full Thickening Mousse. Hasta la vista, limp locks! The name is self-explanatory – it’s a super light mousse that [...]
Summer’s scorching temps may be well on their way but that doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice style. Summer 2011 beauty trends are hot-weather friendly — like our new fave, the hair-off-the-neck ballerina bun. So don’t sweat it, with these bright and bubbly trends of summer, you’ll shine like never before. Graphic Nails This summer, [...]
