Just in time for Spa Week it seems all the spas have one thought on the brain: Upgrade! It’s not a conspiracy– excellent service demands flawless decor. The Spa at New York-New York in Las Vegas recently joined the upgrade brigade with a fresh redesigned urban retreat. There you can take a break from the hustle and bustle of the strip and escape to a serene oasis upon soothing elements of nature. The aesthetic at the Spa New York-New York puts you in a state of peace with its earthy-inspired palette of dark browns, tans, subtle grays and sea greens. Adding to the calming atmosphere is gentle crystal lighting that appears to sparkle, cool slate walls, glossy wood and polished river rocks the paths for weary feet.
The spa is also the only one in Vegas to use Thalasso Cosmetics,  a leader in marine cosmetics. Hint: the best seaweed body scrub you could ever imagine. The spa is designed with your hectic lifestyle in mind, with services like the Environmental Escape, where vitamins are used to create a super-charged cocktail for the skin and the Traffic Stopper, a facial designed to combat the harsh effects of stress with vitamins and oxygen. If you so choose to indulge in the New York Minute Manicure or the Complete Restoration Pedicure you can do so in complete privacy with their exclusive personal treatment rooms. Book now for Spa Week! Choose a 50 Min Pure Bliss Massage or 50 Min Restoration Pedicure. (702) 740-6955

LA Spa Week® is back!

Spa Week® is your ticket to the hottest spas and salons, allowing you to get pampered like movie star twice a year for just $50 per treatment. This Fall, from September 13-19, 53 magnificent spas are opening their doors to you for Spa Week in the LA/OC area. Some spas are already nearly booked up for the week! We’ve rounded up 12 spas that define the LA spa scene, what you need to know about them, and our treatment recommendations. For the full LA $50 treatment list, check Spa Week’s CALIFORNIA SPA DIRECTORY and book your appointments stat.

1. The Peninsula Spa at The Peninsula Beverly Hills

A stunning, modern resort spa with locations all over the world. This particular one has been recognized on multiple occasions by readers of Condé Nast Traveler as one of the top 5 Hotel Spas in North America. Spa Week $50 treatment to try: 50 Min Cinnamon Vanilla Brown Sugar Scrub (310.975.2854)

2. Verabella Skin Therapy (Beverly Hills

This Beverly Hills mainstay regularly featured in magazines such as Allure, InStyle, Vogue and named “Best of LA” twice by Los Angeles Magazine for its incredible gourmet facials. Spa Week $50 treatment to try: 50 Min The Instant Lift: A Non-Surgical Face Lift (310.278.4733)

3. The Huntington Spa at The Langham (Pasadena)

Recently renovated, this 11,000 sq foot haven features 13 treatment rooms, a sauna, steam room and whirlpool, a spacious fitness center, and many of their treatments are based on Chuan Body + Soul Traditional Chinese Medicine. Spa Week $50 treatment to try: 50 Min “Walk in the Clouds” Pedicure (626.585.6414)

4. BHPS, Inc. by Dr. Gabriel Chiu (Beverly Hills)

Get out your quilted 2.55… the spa architecture and decor was inspired by Chanel! The Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery spa features a Skinceuticals retail lounge, private VIP reception and beautiful patient suites. Spa Week $50 Treatment to try: Cocktail Vermouth Facial Peel (310.888.8087)

5. The Shave of Beverly Hills

This spa provides a male-centric atmosphere for the connoisseur of men’s grooming with class and style. They blend the traditional shaving regiment with a modern approach to men’s skin care. Spa Week $50 treatment to try: 60 Min Beverly Hills Gentlemen’s Facial, including Cleanse, Scrub, Steam, Hydrating Mask and Extractions (310.858.8281)

6. Rejuvalife Vitality Institute

Spearheaded by Dr. Andre Berger, Beverly Hills’ Rejuvalife Vitality Institute integrates anti-aging, hormone therapy, medical weight loss & non-surgical cosmetic treatments to restore & heal your mind, body & spirit. Read this review of the 7E treatment. Spa Week $50 treatment to try: 7E Torc Plus Instant Inch Loss Treatment (310.276.4494)

7. CityLife Medical and Fitness Spa

8. Lauren’s Salon and Spa

This Hollywood hot spot is loved for its friendly staff, intimate service and extraordinary styling. Spa Week $50 treatment to try: Spa Week Hair Special: Spice Up Your Look with Fresh Fall Highlights or Wash, Cut, Condition and Blow-Dry (323.852.1410) . Click here to see the see a video of the spa up close.

9. LuxLash

LuxLash founder Suzanne Cats is ahead of the curve in the lash, brow and eye beauty business. LuxLash technicians go through over 100 hours of training to perfect the art of applying lashes with her latest patent-pending techniques. Spa Week $50 treatment to try: LuxLash Enhancement Lashes (310.273.5274‎)

10. Tan Galleria & Spa

A sleek tanning spa with state-of-the-art airbrush tan equipment. Spa Week $50 treatment to try: Celebrity Custom Spray Tan with Pre Hydration Spray – Full Body & Face (818-783-3003)

11. White Lotus Day Spa (Orange County)

An intimate spa owned by Kristin Trumble, who creatively blends many classic French and Hungarian skincare techniques with modern chemical peels. Spa Week $50 treatment to try: 50 Min Acupuncture Treatment (949.496.2977)

12. Skin Beauty Bar (Studio City)

Skin Beauty Bar is about hospitality, same day results, and comfort. Spa Week $50 Treatment to try: 60 Min Skin-licious Facial, including Oxygen Treatment and Hand & Arm Massage (818.406.7791)

Now: Sign up for Spa Week Fall 2010 and view all the California Spas

Melissa Dawn Johson interviews Therri Coleman, owner of Wink Couture Lashes

Beauty Buffs, listen in! Today at 12:30 pm EDT, the owner of lash lengthening hot spot Wink Couture Lashes will be spilling her success secrets on the Blog Talk Radio show, “Make It Happen with Melissa Dawn Johnson”.  You don’t want to miss it.

Therri Coleman started in the industry in the early 90s working as a makeup artist for Chanel Cosmetics. Then moving on to advance her career as a Medical Aesthetician, her love for the industry continually increased and she is thrilled to fulfill her dreams by offering Atlanta the complete experience of Wink Couture Lash Spa.

Even better news if you live out in Vegas or plan to visit Sin City, the eyelash expert will be setting up shop at the esteemed Wynn Las Vegas resort there just for Spa Week September 13-19th, so book your $50 treatment NOW. Offering lashes that even a Kim Kardashian would envy,  from lash growth serums to exotic feather & mink they come coupled with a relaxing spa atmosphere for your “Couture” experience.

Check back here today at noon  for the show.

Calling all North Pacific Coasters! The Oregon trail is blazing once again. This time around we won’t be losing any oxen or getting bitten by snakes. We’re hitting the trail spa-style for some relaxing treatments for Fall Spa Week, September 13-19, 2010. For the first time ever, Spa Week is in Oregon and you can book your $50 spa treatments at three Oregon spa locations.

Spa Checkpoint #1 - Trudge on down Oregon’s rolling hills to Beaverton at Oregon’s Grand SalonSpa. Get your sweet spa fix with a 45 minute Pumpkin Facial, 45 Minute Apple Cider Pedi, or a 45 Minute Brown Sugar Body Scrub.

Spa Checkpoint #2 - In Astoria, off the Columbia River, enjoy three spa treatments at Cannery Pier Hotel and Spa. Each an hour long, have your pick of a Stress Solution Facial with Lavender and Bergamot Essential Oils, Chocolate Ginger Wrap to Calm and Detoxify, or a Marine Minerals Wrap.

Spa Checkpoint #3 - Finally, just 7 miles south of the city of Portland in Tigard, you can chill out at the Coldwater Creek The Spa – Bridgeport Village for a much kneaded 50 minute Essential Massage or a 50 Minute Vitamin C Facial.

Book your spa adventure now at Spaweek.com!

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For exactly 100 years, Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas have been one of the most trusted names in wellness and beauty. It’s no wonder that their spas have become a Spa Week favorite since 2006; thousands have had the opportunity to experience Red Door’s exquisite services (normally $100-$200) for just $50. Do some research yourself… Red Door Spas’ YELP pages are loaded with Spa Week reviews. It’s definitely everyone’s favorite time of year to visit!

Relaxation Room at the Red Door Spa on Michigan Avenue in Chicago

Booking has begun for Spa Week on the West Coast, and Red Door appointments are some of the first to go! Sign up for Spa Week, check for the Red Door Spa in your area, and call the spa directly to book.

Red Door Spas are offering the following 3 signature treatments for $50 during Spa Week:

SPA WEEK STRESS MELTER (50 Min)

An integration of signature soothing services. Includes a rejuvenating dry exfoliation, aroma therapeutic body wrap, and a relaxing scalp massage. A hevenly 50 minutes to melt stress and rebalance spirit.

SPA WEEK FACIAL (50 Min)

This popular facial uses specially-selected Elizabeth Arden products to cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate your skin for a look that is healthy and renewed.

SPA WEEK PEDICURE (60 Min)

A signature service that includes an exfoliating cream and sugar scrub, reflexology-inspired massage and warm paraffin to seal in moisture and soften feet.

The Pedicure Room at the Bravern in Washington

Full list of participating Red Door Spas:

West Coast/Chicago Spa Week®, September 13 – 19 (booking has begun!):

ARIZONA
Red Door Spa at The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa – Litchfield Park
Red Door Spa – Phoenix
Red Door Spa at the Westin LaPaloma Resort – Tucson

CALIFORNIA
Red Door Spa – San Francisco

SEATTLE
Red Door Spa – Bellevue, WA

ILLINOIS
Red Door Spa – Chicago
Red Door Spa – Deerfield
Red Door Spa – Northbrook

Take a dip in the pool at the Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa in Arizona

East Coast/Midwest Spa Week®, October 11 – 17 (Booking begins September 13):

FLORIDA

Red Door Spa – Ft. Lauderdale
Red Door Lifestyle Spa at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure – Weston

MARYLAND
Red Door Spa – Bethesda
Red Door Spa – Baltimore
Red Door Spa – Gaithersburg

NEW JERSEY
Red Door Spa at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City
Red Door Spa at Seaview Resort – Galloway

NEW YORK
Red Door Spa – Garden City
Red Door Spa – Fifth Avenue
Red Door Spa – White Plains
Red Door Spa – Woodbury

TEXAS
Red Door Spa – Dallas
Red Door Spa – Plano

VIRGINIA
Red Door Spa – Pentagon Row
Red Door Spa – Fairfax
Red Door Spa – Reston
Red Door Spa – Richmond
Red Door Spa – Tyson’s Corner

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Red Door Spa – Chevy Chase
Red Door Spa at The Willard InterContinental Washington D.C.

NEW JERSEY
Simply Face and Body – Ramsey

BOOK NOW