Our review of this custom hair color kit you can use at home. Three months ago I decided to lighten my very dark brown hair to my natural dark brown shade and, to save a few bucks, bought boxed color from the drugstore. Bad idea. I got orange roots! So I was off boxed color […]
Acne Spot Treatments: 5 Products that Zap Zits
Fight breakouts with these five best spot treatments. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, and we will earn a small commission on your purchase. See our full disclosure policy for details. By the time I graduated high school, I thought I’d successfully dodged the whole acne thing. Sadly, I came to find that 50 percent of women […]
LATHER Clear Head Balancing Balm: Headaches Be Gone!
Work deadlines, long commutes, tighter budgets…these are all factors that can contribute to headaches and strain. But how to get rid of the mind-numbing pain? We love the new LATHER Clear Head Balancing Balm. It’s an all-natural salve that helps ease tension and pressure while promoting balance and well-being. A mini-spa for the mind, LATHER […]
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, […]
Have Beauty, Will Travel: 5 Jet-setter Must-haves
Traveling can take its toll on even the most prepped of Spa Girls. Combat the weary wanderer look with these 5 heaven-sent, travel-friendly beauty products. Stila Travel Palettes, $10 Stila Travel Palettes are inspired by fashionable destinations around the world like Rio and Seoul, and come with four eyeshadows, a cheek color and a highlighter/bronzer. […]
Sweet Salvation: Jan Marini Skin Care Management System
I started the Jan Marini Skin Care Management System at the right time. I was fresh off the whirlwind that is wedding planning and had just made a major, life-changing move. To say that I had been neglecting my skin care routine would be a major understatement. One morning I took a look at myself […]
Dry Hair Rx: Amika Nourishing Hair Mask
We may have just struck gold here, Spa Girls. After a long summer full of sun exposure, swimming and hair color, Amika Nourishing Hair Mask is just the Rx you need for conditioned, silky-smooth hair. It’s really easy to use, too. Just apply the Amika mask generously in the shower after shampooing and let it sit […]
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 […]
Curl up with Ouidad: Help for Curly Hair
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 […]
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Beauty for the Cause
It’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and top-of-the-line beauty brands are pitching in to support the cause with special offers and exclusive sets. Here’s a beautiful way for you to help. Murad Murad’s limited-edition Hydrate for Hope set ($49.50, a $79.50 value) features Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture and Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture for eyes and benefits City of […]
Fall Makeup and Nail Looks: What to Buy Now
Can you feel it? Fall is here…somewhere. Temperatures might still be creeping around the 100-degree mark, but we here at Spa Girls headquarters are already planning our fall makeup and nail looks. Here’s what we’re crushing on right now. Mulberry Lips: L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick in Rose Mauve ($8.95) Vixen red will probably always be […]
Too Cool: COOLA Cucumber Mineral Face Sunblock
When you live in the Valley of the Sun, SPF is a daily beauty routine no matter what the season. But summertime pool parties and beach vacations make it even more important to protect your skin. Looking for a natural alternative to other brands? Check out COOLA cucumber mineral face sunblock with SPF 30. The […]
