Spa Lifestyle

Nice One Nails - The Ottawa Nail Salon - Manicure $15 - Pedicure $28 - Manicures and Pedicures for $38 (Package Deal) - Arcylic Nails, SolarN... Read Full Story

Don't be scared to inject some fun into your regular BOOty routine this Halloween. We've dug us some fun ideas for adding a punch of spooky fun to your home or look from the aisles of your local beauty haunt. For the Hostess with the Ghost-est Treat your gracious Halloween party hostess with a fall beauty brew from Philosophy . The Haunted House trio features mini-sized Pumpkin Spice Muffin, Caramel Apple and Black Licorice shower gels in a petite haunted house gift box ($30). For more fall-spirited gifting flair, the Trick-or-Treat duo comes with a Pumpkin Spice Muffin and Caramel Apple gel for hair, ... Read Full Story

Unruly curls got you in a tizzy? Hair so fragile your ponytail holder could snap it off? We've rounded up eight haute hair services to try out the next time your tresses are in deep trouble. Brazil Vs. Japan: Battle to Tame the Mane Both foreign. Both celeb faves. And both promise to straighten, smooth and add shine to hair. So who reins supreme in this war? You be the judge! The Japanese straightening method , also known as thermal conditioning (termed because heat is used in the process) is a permanent option to straighten, smooth and give the illusion hair as slick as ... Read Full Story

July 13, 2009 Alexis Wolfer Summer skin should be smooth, soft, and sexy. Unfortunately, after a dry winter and too much summer sun, our skin often begins to look dull, dreary and well, just way too far from the warm glow we are hoping for. While exfoliating body treatments at a spa are certainly the best, with the economic slump many of us are cutting back on luxurious spa days in favor of cheaper at-home treatments. Lets be honest, though, mixing olive oil and sugar in a measuring cup doesn't quite cut it when it comes to truly wanting to recreate the spa experience. ... Read Full Story

Nothing like covering your face in a thick layer of green goo to make you feel like you've drifted away to spa. But what is that green gunk anyway? And is it the best choice for your skin and your schedule? Here are our picks for masks that target various skin issues and some tips on when to use them. Balancing Face Masks Fluctuations in hormones or weather changes can spike oil production. To draw out excess oil, detoxify and balance skin, try a clay or mud-based mask. Pur Minerals Mineral Mudd Masque with a unique form of detoxifying betonite clay called Pascalite, $25 ... Read Full Story