Hairstyle How To: Creating the Perfect Ponytail
Just like me, you’ve probably thought that creating a ponytail is just about the easiest hairstyle to accomplish. I mean how difficult could it be? You grab a hair tie, pull all your hair back and secure it with the hair tie and you have yourself a ponytail. Well as I have learned (mostly from [...]
Luminous Skin for Under $5 with Calgon Ageless Bath Pearls
January is National Health Month, and at the close of the season A Girls Gotta Spa! discovered an inexpensive treat that will keep your skin looking young and fresh during the winter months. At under five dollars per product, Calgon’s Ageless Bath Collection is an affordable, easy way to give your skin the antioxidant protection [...]
Nail Down Your Perfect Shade with New GelColor by OPI
If all these new developments in nail technology, from Axxium to Shellac and beyond, have you feeling dissatisfied with your typical run-of-the-mill spa treatment, you’re not alone in wanting more from your mani! OPI has answered your prayers with yet another way to boost lasting power for your lacquer, and after much speculation and anticipation, [...]
Hair Color & Cut at Lotus Salon at The Lodge at Woodloch
It’s no secret that the Poconos has an amazing destination spa tucked away in the hills of Hawley, PA: The Lodge at Woodloch. I’ve been to The Lodge at Woodloch several times and have had the pleasure of experiencing a facial, massage, pedicure, enjoying a weekend getaway with my boyfriend golfing and kayaking, makeup consultation [...]
Perfect Red Lipstick NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella
From the time I was allowed to wear makeup…actually even before then, I have always longed to wear red lipstick. I have always associated red lipstick with being a grown up as well as as being sophisticated. I have been experimenting with red lipsticks since I was sixteen years old and have never found a shade [...]
Makeup
Perfect Red Lipstick NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella
From the time I was allowed to wear makeup...actually even before then, I have always longed to wear … [Read More...]
Yay or Nay: Bobbi Brown’s New In-Your-Face Neons
I have mixed feelings about Bobbi Brown's new 'Neons & Nudes' collection. Mainly because I do … [Read More...]
Rain Cosmetics: Blood, Sweat, and Tears Lip Trio
It’s been said by passionate careerists time and time again – if you love your job, you’ll … [Read More...]
HOLD THE PRESSES! There is a teenaged YouTube beauty guru!
That's sarcasm of course. Normally I wouldn't make fun of a PR pitch here on my blog (I use Twitter … [Read More...]
Mitsuwa Marketplace in Arlington Heights Chicago
Over the years I've come to learn that amazing beauty products are not only found in traditional … [Read More...]
Travel Beauty
Review: Travalo with Genie-S Refill
The beauty industry has definitely contributed in large part to making traveling less stressful. … [Read More...]
Secluded Getaway in the Amish Countryside at The Inn at Honey Run, Millersburg Ohio
Living in Pennsylvania, I am quite intrigued by the Amish, really from a sociological and … [Read More...]
Review: Willow Stream Spa at The Fairmont in Aventura, FL
For those of you thinking about taking a vacation during the month of July or August, might I highly … [Read More...]
Pocono Spa Getaway: The Lodge at Woodloch, A Destination Spa in Hawley PA
A few years ago when I went to The Lodge at Woodloch for a facial and massage, I swore that one day … [Read More...]
Bucket List: Modun Spa at Beach House Maldives
Finally! The warmer weather seems like it's here to stay, summer seems to be inching closer and that … [Read More...]
Nail Polish
Nail Down Your Perfect Shade with New GelColor by OPI
If all these new developments in nail technology, from Axxium to Shellac and beyond, have you … [Read More...]
CND Implementing Shellac Salon Certification
Ever since my post regarding the Pros & Cons of Shellac and Gel Manicures, people have been … [Read More...]
Sally Hansen Laced Up Salon Effects Nail Strips: A Christmas Story
Last week I made my twice weekly trek to CVS. (I practically live in the beauty aisle.) Since my … [Read More...]
Nail Polish Review: China Glaze Eye Candy
If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, I have a feeling China Glaze’s new set of glitter nail … [Read More...]
Deborah Lippmann Waking Up in Vegas
Back in July while at Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas, I had the pleasure (seriously) of … [Read More...]
Skin Care
Zolani Organics: Fair Trade Fabulous
It has always been a part of A Girl’s Gotta Spa!’s MO to highlight beauty brands that give … [Read More...]
For Dry, Chapped Lips Try These Lip Balms
These are just some of the lip balms I'm carrying around in my handbag right now. For one, winter … [Read More...]
Luminous Skin for Under $5 with Calgon Ageless Bath Pearls
January is National Health Month, and at the close of the season A Girls Gotta Spa! discovered an … [Read More...]
DIY Pineapple Strawberry Enzyme Facial Mask
I've been longing for a juicer for a really long time and I finally got one for Christmas thanks to … [Read More...]
Review: Repechage Bath & Body
In the last year I have had to drastically cut back on visits to the spa. My normal routine would … [Read More...]
