When it comes to skincare, if it’s complicated, you’re going to lose my interest … Fast! While I totally value the importance of proper skincare, I’ve got things to do. Oh, and did I mention that I have five-month-old? Give me something easy, inexpensive and effective and you’ve got me for life. Enter the Spa Sonic […]
Make-Upgrade: 2014 Beauty Resolutions
While you’re waiting for those gym results to kick in, prep yourself with an instant confidence-booster by switching up your beauty routine. It’s easy to get into the habit of using the same products and wearing the same makeup hues day in and day out, but that doesn’t mean no other combination will do. Makeup […]
Review: Norvell One Hour Rapid ONE Sunless Mist
With the arrival of 2014 comes a slew of can’t-miss social affairs, especially here in Phoenix, Arizona where nary a snowflake is in sight. Whether you’re hitting the greens for the Waste Management Open, walking the red carpet for a Grammy viewing party or checking out the hot wheels at Barrett Jackson, you can’t forget […]
All Hands on Deck: My At-Home Gel Mani with Couture Gel Nail Polish Kit
Not all at-home gel manicure kits are created equal. I know, I’ve tested them. But the Couture Gel Nail Polish Kit is one of the best I’ve tried! Why? Let me tell you. For starters, I love that their website shows you how the shades will look on different skin complexions. When you’re shopping online, […]
Hot Designs #Nailies Nail Art Contest!
Nail art is no fly-by-night fad. Oh heck no. From the red carpet to magazine fashion spreads, nails adorned in high art are as hot as Hugh Jackman (if you like hunky Australians, that is). If you’ve got an artistic streak and a penchant for nail art, we’ve got exciting news! The folks at Hot Designs […]
Sleeping Beauty: Your Bedtime Routine to Better Skin
All the brightening eye creams and illuminating foundations in the world can’t help a complexion tormented by lack of sleep. Sleep deprivation not only saps your energy levels but leaves you with dark circles under your eyes, heavy eyelids and lackluster skin. Oh, and did we mention it makes you sluggish, slow and slightly grumpy? […]
Spa and Salon Trends: Do Try this at Home!
Top spa and salon trends and how to recreate them at home. Salons and spas are fertile ground for nurturing new beauty fads. It’s when a fad gains trend status that the good stuff happens, and the beauty gods go to work crafting new products to help you create the looks at home. Here are […]
Cleaning Day: What to Toss After Your Holiday Shopping Spree
Ladies, if you’re more excited about Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales than roasted turkey and pumpkin pie, welcome to the club. It’s time again to stock up on your beauty faves, try out a little something daring and new, and snag up beauty bargains for gift-giving. That delicious trio of Michael Kors metallic nail […]
Really (Really!) Last-Minute Drugstore Gifts
It happens every year. You’re invited to a last-minute fete or you worse, you completely forgot someone on your list. You can’t show up to a party empty-handed and you certainly wouldn’t want anybody knowing you forgot them. Thank heavens for drugstores! The aisles of your local CVS or Walgreens are crammed with cute, inexpensive […]
Spa Girls Top 10 Gifts of Bliss and Beauty
We’re down to the wire ladies, and if you’re anything like us, you’ve got last-minute shopping to do! This year, the entire Spa Girls team put our heads together for 10 must-have gifts for every gal on your list. With sparkling values, the hottest hues and everything in between, here are the products we’re coveting […]
Product Review: Murad Environmental Shield Skincare
As I not-so-slowly climb up the age ladder, I find myself increasingly interested in skincare products that help repair and protect my skin. And lately, Murad has been my go-to because of the specialized formulas that target my skincare concerns. Specifically, I’ve been testing out the Murad Environmental Shield line because it was recommended during my […]
Return of the Bad-Ass Braids: Hunger Games Inspired Hair How-to’s
SalonCapri stylists demonstrates how to create three hairstyles worthy of a visit to The District. Do you have the hunger? On November 22, the world will once again join the girl on fire as she battles for her life in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. In true Spa Girl fashion, we are gearing up for the big […]
