I’ve tested a handful of curly hair products over the past few months and have found a haircare routine I’m sticking to. Ouidad touts itself as “The Curl Experts,” and it’s true! Here are the products that I’m using on a regular basis. Ouidad Water Works Clarifying Shampoo ($15) It can take a lot of […]
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LATHER’s Greatest Summer Hits: 5 Must-Haves
LATHER knows the way to a Spa Girl’s heart. We’re keeping our summer beauty routine so fresh and so clean with these fantastic products from the natural-thinking, holistically charged beauty innovator. Citrus Soothing Pre-Shave Oil, $18 Short-shorts, bathing suit bottoms and billowy dresses – what do they mean for Spa Girls? Yup. Double the shaving […]
Help for Hair Loss: Keranique
Hair loss is a serious issue that plagues many women. Yes, women. Women make up a whopping 40% of hair loss sufferers in America. Shocking, right? Often an issue swept under the rug, hair loss continues to be thought of as strictly a male condition. With August being National Hair Loss Awareness Month, we thought […]
Beauty with a Bite for Shark Week Fans
The Discovery Channel is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Shark Week, so we couldn’t pass up the chance to share our favorite seaworthy beauty products! While we subscribe to the thinking that the ocean is merely for gazing and not for frolicking (mainly because of said sharks), we are looking forward to dipping a well-manicured […]
Free Your Mane: The A to Your Curly Q’s
It took me 20 something years to get hold of styling my crazy, curly hair. And even today it’s a work in progress as I hunt for the latest products for my hair texture. My current love? The Free Your Mane haircare line of hydrating, restorative products for curly tresses. Here’s my take on two […]
Please Hold! Spa Girls Picks for Best Hair Sprays
There’s nothing worse than spending hours poofing and primping your hair only to have your efforts fall flat the minute you head out the door. So what’s the fairest hair spray of them all? We put our heads together to come up with our tried-and-true faves. Here’s our hit list of best hair sprays. Moroccanoil […]
NewBeauty TestTube: Beauty’s Most Wanted!
If you love trying new beauty products (who doesn’t?!) but hate the risk you take by purchasing full-sized products without sampling them first, then have I got news for you! Meet the NewBeauty TestTube. This coveted pink tube is jam-packed with deluxe samples, full-sized products, the latest issue of NewBeauty Magazine, special offers and a […]
Summer Beauty Essentials: What’s in Our Beach Bags?
Summer is in full swing in the Valley of the Sun! As if the 110-degree temperatures didn’t already give it away, right? In a Spa Girl’s world, this means it’s time to do two things: 1) sign up for the Summer Spaaah Series so you can get the cute inflatable beach bag pictured below and […]
The Heat is ON! Redken Duo Shield 07 Color Protecting Gel-Cream
Hold on to your hair bows because this Spa Girl has discovered one of the most revolutionary hair products of the summer! Redken has taken color protection and styling gel to a new level with Redken duo shield 07 color protecting gel-cream. This multitasking product helps preserve color vibrancy while strengthening colored hair for a […]
Our Favorite Summer Beauty Finds
It’s official! The Summer of 2012 is going to be a hot one, especially when it comes to beauty. We sniffed out the freshest finds of the summer to keep you cool and pretty over the scorching months ahead. Read on or watch the video! Hail to the Nail Ciaté Caviar Manicure Kit. This is not […]
Show Us the Love: 5 Valentine's Day Gifts We Really Want
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 […]
WEN Cleansing Conditioner in Winter Vanilla Mint: A Hair DO!
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, […]
