A new book by popular Korean beauty blogger Jude Chao offers insightful advice on how to achieve balance between your outer beauty with inner peace. Disclosure: I was given a complimentary copy of this book for review. This post contains affiliate links, and Arizona Spa Girls will earn a small commission on your purchase. See […]
Beauty Secrets
Polished Brows: Your No-fail Style Accessory
Tips and must-haves have for brow perfection. Eyebrows are just as much a defining facial feature as a strong chin or a wide forehead—except of course, that splendid brows can be shaped and even faked when necessary. So once you’ve established the arc (or arch depending on what look you’re aiming for) of perfection, how […]
5 Tricks for Removing Halloween Makeup
Take the fright out of Halloween makeup removal with these five tricks! Body paint, sticky hairspray, glue-on eyelashes and glitter are staples of Halloween getups. But what goes on, must come off and that can be the scary part. Read on for tricks on how to take the fright out of removing Halloween makeup. 1. […]
Where’d You Get That Golden Glow Amy Poehler?
Votre Vu makeup insider share how he brought out Amy Poehler’s natural glow for the 2014 Golden Globes. Celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman created Amy Poehler’s look for the 2014 Golden Globes red carpet using Votre Vu products and shared the scoop on how he created her look. “For Amy’s triple duties at this year’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dream Water: Beauty Sleep in a Bottle
I spend quite a few restless nights tossing, turning and staring at the clock wishing for some much needed Zs. But, Dream Water promises to deliver a good night’s sleep in a tiny little bottle. The best part? It’ as easy as sipping on fruity flavored water. I was a little skeptical that a natural, […]
Hangover Helpers: 4 Steps to a Pretty Morning After
Painted the town a little too red on New Year’s Eve? Ah heck, it only comes once a year – might as well live it up! But once New Year’s day rolls around, you don’t want spend the day hiding under the covers. Rise and shine sleepyhead … We’ve got you covered! Read on for […]
Party Perfect: A 5-Day Beauty Countdown
Spa Girls’ five-day guide to glowing inside and out. Got a holiday shindig in your near future? Before you go rockin’ around the Christmas tree, make sure you’re prepped and ready so you can arrive with confidence. Here’s our five-day beauty countdown to party perfect! Day 1 Your mother was right. It’s what’s on the […]
Beauty Budget Secrets
The insider scoop on how to save money on beauty products. I have a new obsession. No, it’s not the latest lash-lengthening mascara – although I do predict a new tube in my future (or three for $1) given this new obsession: Couponing. I know clipping coupons doesn’t sound that exciting but hey, if a […]