Spa Lifestyle

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

I'm a little obsessed with germs lately. And I know "little" doesn't necessarily pair well with the word "obsessed" but I say that because I try to be discrete about my germaphobic tendencies. Like recently, I thought I'd try out a new deli that opened in my hood and just as I was stepping in through the door, the guy behind the counter blew his nose above the sandwich prep area. "Oh," I said using my best southern belle accent as I pretended to peruse the menu. "I thought this was a vegan restaurant." "No," he said. "But we have hummus." "Oh darn," I ... 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

From mascara to bronzer and a seasonal eyeshadow here and there, we're always stocking our bathroom drawers with makeup items we can't live without (we could but just don't wanna). For a limited time, get rewarded for your beauty habit or tick off a few items on your holiday shopping list with Beauty.com's latest ultra chic free gift with purchase. Beauty.com has teamed up with jewelry designers Karen Erickson and Vicki Beamon for a one-of-a-kind tote stuffed with prestige beauty samples. Budgetistas who spend $100 or more will receive an exclusive blinged-up Glenda Party Bag brimming with an all-star lineup of products valued at ... 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