There are masks. And then there are masques. I’ve never quite understood the difference other than the latter is harder to spell. Then I met a sleek, black glass jar with the simple words Immunocologie Treatment Masque across the front. This, my Spa Girl friends, is a masque. Formulated with a “bio-fermented” marine complex and […]
Natural Cold and Flu Remedies from the Beauty Aisles
Natural cold and flu remedies with a side of spahhhh. Flu season arrived early this year with a fiery vengeance. According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control, this could potentially be the worst flu season we have seen in more than 10 years (yuck). Don’t let flu symptoms keep you down! Stock up on these natural cold and flu […]
Lock Smith: L’Oreal Total Repair 5 Damage-Erasing Balm
New from L'Oreal Advanced haircare: A reconstructing mask that repairs five signs of damage in one use. I may have a slight obsession with trying to emulate Kim Kardashian’s gorgeous long locks. Which means I’ve been growing out my hair for the past year. Which also means I get regular trims and pamper my hair, right? Yeah, not […]
BeautySage Advice: Shop Proven Beauty Finds
Yippee! We’ve discovered yet another beauty site we love. Hard to believe but it’s true. BeautySage is a new website that sells only the cream of the top beauty brands that actually deliver on their promises. If a product claims to smooth wrinkles, well, it better, or it gets removed from the site. The chemistry […]
Carol’s Daughter Freebie Weekend
Have we mentioned that we love Carol's Daughter hair, skin and body line? Well if we haven't, we do. The entire product line has a fresh-out-of-the-oven hominess mixed with tried-and-true effectiveness that's spiked with ingenuity and love. And this weekend only, they're sending the love back our way with a free gift with purchase Dream Weekend! This […]
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 […]
The Perfect Winter Foil: Ciate Very Colorfoil Manicure
Just when you thought nail art had hit the creativity ceiling, Ciaté does it again! This time, the creators of the Caviar Manicure and Velvet Manicure, Ciaté has outdone themselves with Very Colorfoil Manicure Kits that create a raw foil finish with a mirror-like shine. Each of the three Colorfoil mani kits were designed by Ciaté creative director Charlotte Knight to go […]
British Beauty Brands Invasion
The British are coming! Or at least the positively addictive drama, Downton Abby, is coming to a PBS station near you on Jan. 6. And along with their tea, crumpets and spotted dick (what is that stuff anyway?), the U.K. has also brought a bevy of cult beauty faves along with them to spoil us stateside. […]
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 […]
Primping on the Cheap
Five things a Spa Girl’s gotta have … on the cheap! Between holiday parties and gift shopping, I’m feeling a bit broke. If you’re in the same boat and don’t want to max out your credit card on your must-have beauty splurges, here are a few products that will get you by (or even hooked) […]
Beauty on a Budget: 7 Great Finds Under $7
I believe in splurging on high quality, beauty products – great skin is worth it! – but some products can be a little too steep for even the most die hard Spa Girl. Besides, great beauty products don’t need to be expensive – they just need to work! Below are seven products that will give […]
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 […]
