The chicest new accessory in Hollywood is officially the baby bump. Celebs have been busy creating their offspring lately it seems. We’ve got it covered this Spa Week with our $50 treatments! All pregnant moms-to-be deserve pampering and we have just the spa for them.

First, let’s discuss the many benefits of prenatal massages. They include:

• Relieving headaches
• Relaxing muscle tension
• Reducing fatigue
• Alleviating backaches
• Relieving leg cramps
• Reducing swelling/edema
• Relieving pain
• Enhancing sleep

They also have been known to contribute to shorter labor and reduce the need for medication resulting in a quicker recovery. What woman doesn’t want that? If you are pregnant, speak to your massage therapist. It is NOT recommended during your first trimester. Here are some fabulous spas we think these pregnant celebs should visit this week…

Beyonce  Jay-Z are expecting their first child in February. Jay-Z now has 99 problems and a baby is one! For Bey we’re going to recommend:

Origo Spa Lounge in New York, which is offering a 50 Minute Full Body Massage for Mother to be that uses an assortment of oils to reduce stress, improve skin tone and soften skin texture.

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are adding a new member to the family. She is expecting a boy early 2012. For Jennifer we recommend:

A Better Body Salon and Day Spa in San Diego, California which is offering a 90 Minute Pregnancy Massage.

Hilary Duff is expecting her first child with hockey husband, Mike Comrie. For her, we’re going to recommend:

The Massage Garage in Culver City, California which is offering a 75 Minute Pregnancy Massage.

Lily Allen is expecting her first child this month! So before she pops, we recommend:

Elements Therapeutic Massage in Orland Park, Illinois is offering a 55 Minute Prenatal Massage for the Mother-to-be.

Keri Russell, of Felicity fame, is expecting her second child. For her we recommend:

Massage Envy’s 50 Minute Happy Mommy Pre-Natal Massage.

Rebecca Gayheart is expecting her second child with Dr. McSteamy (i.e. Eric Dane). For her, we suggest:

BodySense – Holistic Spa & Wellness in Miami is offering 50 Minute PreNatal or Post Partum Massage. So she can get a massage before the baby and then come back after for relief!

Super Model Niki Taylor is expecting baby number 4! For Ms. Taylor, we recommend:

Bella’s Day Spa in Illinois is offering a 60 Minute Prenatal Massage designed to increase circulation, alleviate tired muscles, improve skin elasticity and reduce water retention.

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A sure sign that summer is around the corner is when celebs start predicting the forecast with their hair color. Exibit A, the lovely Michelle Williams, who made her extra-blonde chic debut at the Cannes Film Festival. Next we have Carey Mulligan, whose blonde stresses peaked during this year’s Oscars. Lastly, we have resident blonde Hilary Duff, whose wispy highlights always seem to be perfectly coiffed. To some, going blonde is a little a cliché, but it’s a trend that isn’t going away anytime soon. We chatted Roi Barnard of Salon Roi in Washington, D.C. whose been in the business for 38 years and is responsible for the lovely dos of some of the White House big wigs, all about the transition of going blonde safely.

Spa Week Daily: Which clients of yours are going blonde the most?

Roi Barnard: Mostly blonde on blonde. They’re already blonde and they want to be blonder. Lighter than strawberry blond. Clothes get lighter everything gets lighter. It’s human nature.

SWD: What’s the best advice for people with dark hair wanting to go lighter?

RB: Best advice is to take it in stages and not strip the hair all at once. Start with highlights and take it in baby steps. The hair winds up being healthier. It’s too hard on the hair so it should be done in gradual stages.

SWD: How long should the transition period be?

RB: Gently, in 3 trips, 6 weeks apart. You have to be very careful with the hair. We try to talk them into taking care of the hair in a proper way.  Even with a flat iron, everytime you use it you’re burning you hair.

SWD: Being blonde can be expensive. What are the best drug store products for keeping your blonde safe?

RB: Neutrogena shampoo and conditioners are the best drugstore products.

SWD: And your favorite products?

RB: Phyto is the best. Phyto Ultimate Hydration Shampoo helps to keep the hair moisturized something you need when using color. Also, Phyto’s Vita Force Crème Mask is good to use right out of the shower.

SWD: What are the latest trends in going blonde?

RB: We actually just came from a hair show.  There’s definitely a lot more slicing instead of blocking. Literally strips of colors. More dramatic effects. Customers don’t care if people know if they have colored hair, now they want it to be known; it’s a statement. I have a colored and I don’t care.  Coloring is play field.

Salon Roi
2602 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20008
202.234.2668

Thinking about going blonde yourself? Check out Salon Roi’s May spa deals: Partial Highlights with Haircut not including Blow-Dry for $100, normally $120 – $190. Also, choice of any 60 Min Facial for $60, normally $90 – $120, or Eyebrow and Lip Wax for $15, normally $24 – $33. Mention Spa Week when booking your appointment. For first time clients only.

Images Courtesy of Loreal Makeup Files , Beauty Riot, and Bella Sugar