Spas | Wellness

Uh, Really?!

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The other day, one of my friends sent me a link to Betty Beauty (which sounded familiar, I realized, because Jennifer blogged about it a while back). But this product definitely bears repeating. Their slogan is: ”Color for the hair down there.” And yep, that’s exactly what it is! Pubic hair dye - to “cover grey or just for [ ... ] ...

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Lotus Papers

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Published Jan. 23, 2009 at 4:58 p.m.

One of my favorite wallpaper companies, Farrow & Ball has just introduced “The Lotus Papers”, drawn from 19th c. French archives with a little Arts & Crafts influence thrown in. But, Christine A and I both see this as the perfect paper in a meditation room. Or in your yoga studio sitting in lotus position. [ ... ] ...

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The V-Day Deal Onslaught Continues

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Published Jan. 23, 2009 at 1:11 p.m.

This time the special is courtesy of the Hilton Anatole Hotel and V Spa. The hotel has three romantic packages available from February 9-18 that are designed to pamper you and your honey in a multitude of ways. The full details are after the jump.V Spa’s L.O.V.E. Treatment for Two: $575Relaxing footbath with refreshing [ ... ] ...

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Open Loft Party at South Side Tonight

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Published Jan. 22, 2009 at 3:39 p.m.

For free fun, hit up the open loft party at South Side on Lamar’s Loft 745 from 7:15 to 9:00 p.m. and tour the 7th floor lofts. For less free fun ($12), hit up the yoga class at Tsada just before the loft party from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. For non-free fashion, pick up a [ ... ] ...

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Pure Spa and Salon Has Valentine’s Day Specials Too

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Published Jan. 22, 2009 at 1:12 p.m.

I’m not going to lie. I’m already sick of the Valentine’s Day hype, and this is only the beginning. However, some people are in love and all of that–or at least they’d like to be for a night–so here’s a list of Valentine’s Day specials from Pure Spa and Salon, designed to give away (for [ ... ] ...

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Valentine’s Day Deal at Polished

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Published Jan. 22, 2009 at 12:58 p.m.

Need to drop a big, fat hint about what you want for Valentine’s Day? Tell him that for 99 bucks he can get you a Glowing Manicure, Glowing Pedicure, Glowing Facial, and Eye Wax at Polished in Plano. Many of us in this office love the super-clean, upscale vibe at this not-really-a-nail-salon nail salon. So [ ... ] ...

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Simply Irresistible Promotion at Greenhouse Spa

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Published Jan. 22, 2009 at 12:38 p.m.

Don’t you totally hear that Robert Palmer song when you see the words “simply irresistible”? I do. But I digress. What this is really about is a special deal during the month of February at Arlington’s Greenhouse Spa. The Simply Irresistible four-night package costs $3,150 (a $1,600 savings) and includes three gourmet spa meals (including [ ... ] ...

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Re: New Hair for the New Year

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Published Jan. 21, 2009 at 5:20 p.m.

And the winner, with a commanding 12 votes, is ….The Michelle Pfeiffer!Thanks for playing, everyone ...

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V-Day Vacay at Horseshoe Bay

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Published Jan. 21, 2009 at 5:05 p.m.

Here’s a thought. Head south on Valentine’s Day for the Hill Country Romance package at Horseshoe Bay Resort. It’s $236 per night (two-night minimum)—slightly more reasonable than, say, this—starts with champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, and ends with an extra-late 3:00pm checkout. While you’re there, try the Chocolate Decadence couple’s treatment, priced at $400, for three [ ... ] ...

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Beauty Happy Hour, Arguably the Best Kind

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Published Jan. 20, 2009 at 6:25 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 5, from 5 to 7pm, the Ritz-Carlton Spa is holding “The Ultimate Beauty Happy Hour.” What makes a beauty happy hour “ultimate,” you ask? Well, (all in one breath), you’ve got your regular cocktails and hor d’oeuvres, plus the Ritz’s own Guacamologist, plus your hair and scalp consultations and a personalized hair prescription [ ... ] ...

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