Everything for Eyes: 8 Spa Deals for Lashes and Brows

You go to the gym (most) every morning. You pry yourself away from the candy aisle and opt for carrots and hummus for an office snack. You even drink water at lunch instead of soda…

You’re making conscious and meaningful decisions about your health (which is not an easy feat these days). We applaud you, warrior of wellness! You’re working on your health from the inside out. You deserve a little pampering for all your continued hard work. Since the eyes are the window to your soul, and we’re all about inner beauty here at Spa Week, why don’t you show your peepers a little love and treat your eyes to some well-deserved TLC? How about a little brow shaping, with a lash tint and some extensions? That way, the next time you pass the candy aisle, you can just raise a perfectly arched brow; wink your luscious lashes and say, “Not today Milky Way, not today!”

To pamper you on the outside, to reward you for pampering your well-being on the inside, enjoy these eight glamorous spa deals

$185 Full Set of Xtreme Lash Semi Permanant Eyelash Extensions with Protective Coat Millennium Medi Spa in New Braunfels, TX (was $250).

$49 Eye Trio Package: includes Brow Shaping and Tint with Eyelash Tint at Revive Wellness Center in Palm Springs, CA (was $74).

$175 Eyelash Extensions at Skin Care by Klara in Scottsdale, AZ (was $250).

Three Sessions of Painless Eyebrow Threading or Waxing at Pearl Beauty Spa in New York, NY  (was $63)

$55 45 Min Eyebrow A.R.T.T. (Arch & Tint) and Lash Tint at Verabella Skin Therapy in Beverly Hills, CA (was $95)

$49 Eye Trio Package: includes Brow Shaping and Tint with Eyelash Tint Revive Wellness Center in Palm Springs, CA (was $74).

$10 Eyebrow Threading at Valina Salon and Day Spa in Englishtown, NJ (was $20)

$25 Brow Shaping at Point Pleasant Wellness Spa in Wilton Manors, FL (was $35).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Beauty Weapon: Eyelash Perm

Kim Kardashian may not be the world’s most desirable human being right now, but there’s one thing we can’t deny her. Okay, fine, two. One: her phenomenal derriere. Two: her ridiculously amazing lashes.

Now, I’ve gotten eyelash extensions before, and those are okay. Half of the girls in the office swear by them. But personally I didn’t love them because you can’t use mascara (I still feel like I need it), and because they didn’t feel natural to me. But what’s even better than lash length to make your eyes pop? Lash CURL.

I showed you parts of this treatment in the Wellness Gone Wild video, now watch the full lash perm in action. It’s an hour long professional process that uses a series of serums (potions!) to curls and set your lashes, and it lasts up to 3 months. Ditch your lash curler for good, and wake up flirty always. “The flirt without the work!” as Carol Swanson C. put it on Facebook. It’s been five weeks so far and they’re still just as curly as they were day one. Proof is at the bottom of this post.

See how it all works here:

Skintology Skin and Laser Center, a brand new spa in Chelsea, NYC, specializing in medical skin resurfacing, laser hair and tattoo removal, all-organic facials, SmartLipo and eyelashes is offering an Eyelash Perm on their Spa Week menu, so I had to investigate.

The spa: A bright reception area with a waterfall opened up into a much bigger spa than it seems from the outside. Hallways upon hallways of treatment rooms lined the spa, and each room had its own quirky/kitschy personality. My room was a tropical paradise. There was an aquarium nearby. A pond-like ambiance set the mood next door.

The video above explains it all, and here’s some more live action from Instagram.


Here I am, right after the appointment:

And here’s me this morning with mascara, but I haven’t touched a curler!
Hair perms are better left in the nineties, but lash perms for LIFE.

Skintology Skin & Laser Center
181 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10011
212.989.6555

Spa Week $50 treatments April 16-22, 2012

  • Laser Hair Removal: Choice of Bikini Line, Underarm, Lip, Stomach Line or Other Small Area (See Menu for All Options)
  • Choice of 50 Min Signature Chamomile, Jojoba & Avocado or Citrus & Ginseng Skintology Facial
  • Eyelash Perm
  • Steamy Creamy Manicure and Pedicure Package

Wedding Wednesday: Fake it to Make it Down the Aisle


Last Wednesday night, I (Stephanie) had the pleasure of being invited to New York’s Wedding Salon Bridal Show by the fabulous ladies at Kiss USA.  The event was held on three different levels in Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center Studios. I have never been engaged nor have I ever actually been in a wedding, so I was excited to see what types of vendors, gowns, and overall bridal splendor would be at the expo.

After entering the venue through a flower-lined red carpet, I made my way around the main floor where over one hundred vendors had set up elegant booths with gorgeous, fairytale displays. Everyone was there, from luxury honeymoon travel agencies, to wedding photographers with albums of happy couples, to reception décor companies with grandiose centerpieces and sparkling crystal. I had died and gone to matrimonial heaven. After sampling some delicious macaroons and a tiny slice of moist red velvet cake, I made my way up to the second balcony level to The Beauty Suite. There, I found the hard-workin’ Kiss girls making woman gorgeous!


The Kiss station definitely stole the show in the beauty section. You may know kiss for their divalicious fake nails and their adorable stick-on nail art creations. But, what you may not know is that Kiss is a beauty innovator with products ranging from nail care to cosmetics and beyond. The Kiss ladies let me know that they had a very long waiting list of impatient brides-to-be ready to be fitted with the newest Kiss product and the latest craze in the falsies industry: EverEZLashes. I got a demo of the fake eyelash application process and was extremely impressed. What sets these lashes apart from all others? The detachable applicator strings on the outer edges of the lash strip. They’re like handle bars. You can actually see out of the eye you are applying the lashes on (and therefore use both eyes). Your view is never obstructed and you can use both hands during the application. Apply the glue, uses the strings to guide the strip and when they’re dry, give a little tug to the strings and you’re done! Pure genius.

The lashes come in a variety of lengths, widths and styles to accommodate every mood and occasion. Literally the entire time I was in The Beauty Suite, passers-by would stop and gawk in awe about the revolutionary lashes, exclaiming, “Ooh, I want those!” EverEZLashes are the perfect bridal accessory to add some added glamour to every bride’s big day. I’m not getting married anytime soon, but I too said “I want a pair!” I’ve already worn mine twice (they’re reusable!).  You don’t need to walk down the aisle to wear these lashes. Wedding or work, you can try EverEZLashes, too! Click here for a $1.00 Off Coupon at Walgreens, Wal-Mart or CVS.

If you’re a future bride and want to attend a Wedding Salon expo, click here for events near you.

Top 12 Hottest Spa Treatment Trends for Fall 2010

Massages, facials, body scrubs… you can’t get enough! And that’s great. But did you know you’re barely scraping the spa surface? New technology, reinvented techniques and pop culture all shape the way we spa today. Here, Spa Week officially announces the definitive list of the latest in emerging spa treatment trends, from holistic to glamorous.

Treat yourself to a wellness and beauty adventure this Spa Week®, $50 spa treatments September 13-19 for the West Coast and Chicago, October 11-17 for the rest of the country. The Fall spa directory launches August 16 for the West Coast, September 13 for the rest of the country, when you’ll be able to see which spas are offering which services. Try one, try all— Spa Week is the time to indulge and experiment. All these treatments will be available for just $50!

1)      Fighting Allergies

allergy spa treatments

Sinus massages, breathe-easy facials and cold & flu bath salts are just a few of the spa services you’ll be seeing this upcoming Spa Week, just in time to soothe your seasonal allergies. Treat your immune system and clear your sinuses in the spa with new treatments using Eucaplyptus, humidifiers and Lymph drainage movements , to name just few of the techniques being used to assist in allergy relief.

2)      Bikini Glamour

Vajazzling made its sparkly splash last Spa Week, when bedazzling your bikini became the hot new standard in girly glamour. Other treatments are quickly emerging in its footsteps to pamper your private parts: Bikini/Bum Facials are being offered to give the same attention down there as a esthetician would to your face: toner, extractions and masks included. Also, post-Brazilian waxing rituals such as Airbrush painting and Vattooing are now the latest in vaginal adornment.

3)      Sleeping and Dreaming

Insomniac? A good night’s slumber with proper REM cycles can be just as rejuvenating as a spa treatment, so one of the hottest trends emerging in the industry is a dream-worthy mix of the two to promote better sleeping patterns. Scents such as Rosewood, Palmarosa and Vanilla are used to guide you off to never-never land while massage techniques make for a complete relaxation experience.

4)      Lash Extensions

eyelash extensions

Eyelash length, thickness, volume and darkness have gone way up on the beauty priority lists of women now more than ever. While new drugstore and professional lash volumizers continue to crowd the lash-enhancing market, the Fall Spa Week event is poised to give women more professional lash-extending options than ever before.

5)      Instant Inch Loss

skinny tummy

Remember that magical, completely safe instant weight-loss pill you always dreamed of? We’re not saying it’s been invented (sorry), but the spa is becoming a go-to place to get instant, (almost) magic-like results in addition to providing long term benefits. Colon Hydrotherapy is becoming more popular as a quick, easy cleanse, and hot new med-spa services like the 7E Treatment and Ionithermie give immediate results by targeting muscles with waveform technology.

6)      Reiki and Energy Work

reiki

Turn your trip to the spa into a journey for the soul. Reiki, energy work and holistic healing deliver health benefits ranging from injury recovery to spiritual growth. By engaging the flow of your “life force energy,” practitioners are turning spa-goers into active believers. Look for treatments with an energy component this coming Spa Week, and may the force be with you.

7)      Acupuncture

acupuncture

This ancient holistic healing technique is no newbie to the spa scene, but the granddaddy of healing is suddenly making a resurgence. The World Health Organization advocates the use of acupuncture to treat over 40 conditions, from anxiety and other stress syndromes to musculoskeletal pain and injury, and the Fall Spa Week event will encourage more spa-goers to forget their fears of needles and reap the benefits of this treatment—for their face, body and both.

8)      Botox on-the-go

botox injections

Pick up dry cleaning, get Botox, grab lunch… what? Yes, the age-defying treatment has become so mainstream that spas are now offering it hassle-free, and even appointment-free. Add the $50 Spa Week price tag, and suddenly “to-tox-or-not-to tox?” is one of the easiest decisions to make.

9)      Hot AND Cold Stone Massages

Spa Week’s favorite sweetheart treatment has always been the Hot Stone Massage, but the newest twist is cooler than past seasons. Instead of using all hot stones, this treatment includes the application of cold stones as well, adding multi-dimensional stimulation. Alternating the hot and cool stones helps every cell in the body receive more oxygen and nutrients and encourages a more effective removal of toxins.

10)   Champissage

scalp massage Also known as Indian head massage, Champissage has been practiced for more than 1000 years in India and has now been interpreted as a custom ritual at many spas. Traditionally, it began as a system of family grooming, with mothers massaging their daughters’ hair with oils to encourage long, lustrous locks. Over time, it began to incorporate massage of the face neck and shoulders, specifically yours this upcoming Spa Week.

11)   Everything Seaweed

seaweed wrapYou’d like to be… under the sea? Why? Just go to the spa. Seawater and seaweed have similar mineral contents with approximately the same percentage as the human body. Because of this, seaweed wraps help detoxify the body, eliminate excess fluids, increase blood circulation and regulate hormonal levels. More treatments than ever are incorporating Seaweed this Spa Week. Go for a dive.

12)   Simply… Oxygen

Human beings’ star life-sustaining molecule is getting more and more play inside the spa. One of the new treatments is Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Therapy, which dissolves oxygen in the blood plasma and all body cells, tissues and fluids at up to 10 times normal concentration—high enough to sustain life with no blood at all. Oxygenating facials are also increasing in popularity, as oxygen continues to secure its reputation as the #1 skincare essential.

Experiment with these treatments and experience the true spa lifestyle for just $50 a piece during Spa Week. Make sure you’re signed up!

Thicker, Darker, Longer Lashes – 2 for 1

In case you don’t win 14 mascaras, you can now BOGO your way to thicker, darker, longer lashes!

Introducing Lash Allure MD, a physician-formulated lash and brow enhancing serum that delivers completely natural looking results. 92% of women who used it reported thicker, darker, longer lashes after six weeks of use, and reported noticeable results after just two weeks.

Buy One Get One Free to see the difference for yourself! They are $49.50 each–this is a $99.00 value, and it’s lasting 5 DAYS ONLY, July 20 – 25, while supplies last. Just use promo code SPAWEEK.