Author Archives: Erika Allen

Spa Scene and Heard: Celeb Sightings at Top Spas!

You know those “Stars, They’re Just Like Us” sections in the weekly tabloids we know you’re flipping through in the checkout line at the market? Yes, they walk their dogs, they get parking tickets, they leave the gym without makeup … Continue reading

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Come On Girl, Accept Your Curl!

Curly girls fight a constant battle. Do you take the time for tame the frizz and gnarls that come with the territory of having naturally curly hair or do you take the time, money and energy that go into fighting … Continue reading

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Spa Spotlight: Jeunesse Spas For Life

Located in the Manhattan’s bustling Flatiron neighborhood, Jeunesse Spas For Life is a full service spa and salon offering luxurious treatments for face and body, as well as hair care. A recent move from the Empire Hotel on 63rd Street to a new space on 22nd Street provides clients with a freshly renovated facility equipped with eight treatment rooms, a luxury VIP suite, several more salon chairs and gender-specific relaxation lounges.
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Browhaus Brow Resurrection, a Personal Brow Journey

there is a solution for those of us who are wishing we could recapture our eyebrows natural lushness or who weren’t working with much from the start: The Browhaus Brow Resurrection. Continue reading

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Spa-ing Meets Fashion at Spa Martier

Casually disguised as a clothing boutique, the spa that lives beneath the Martier clothing shop is a beauty, grooming and relaxation hideaway that seamlessly incorporates trendy fashion influences into its stylish spa treatments. Continue reading

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Crop Top! Vanessa Hudgens Joins the List of Ladies Chopping Off Their Locks

High School Musical starlet Vanessa Hudgens has joined the list of young ladies sheering their locks for a more mature look this summer, and while she’s claiming that she feels like a soccer mom with her new cropped look, we … Continue reading

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Fragrance, Meet Fashion

Wild woman designer Betsey Johnson has a few signature elements including leotard styles and rosette, lightning bolt and leopard prints, just to name a few,and anyone familiar with the cult brand can recognize her designs from a mile away. This October, Betsey fans the world over will find their favorite Betsey trademarks at the beauty counter as well! Continue reading

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Balayage: The Art of Hair Color

Some months ago I hopped on a hair trend bandwagon, trading my virgin brown hair for a bold ruby hue, just as red reached its peak as the hair color of the moment. Everyone was doing it, and I was feeling a little fiery myself, so I figured—why not? Color trends are an excellent and easy way to change your look for a reason or a season so when I realized that I was done being a Ginger, I decided to experiment with the ombré highlight trend. Continue reading

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Products We’re Into: Sally Hansen Salon Effects

Everyone loves a good manicure, and these days there are loads of options when it comes to fancy nail decorating. But let’s face it—sometimes you just don’t have the time or the dough to do your nails up right. That’s why when the nail polish decal trend (an at-home answer to the Minx manicure) started popping up at Sephoras and local drugstores, we just had to try them. Continue reading

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Yikes! Ever Wonder What 365 Days of Makeup Looks Like?

Many people wear makeup every day.  Some women just can’t leave the house without at least a touch of foundation, blush or bronzer.  It’s hard to imagine what 365 days of makeup looks like; exactly how much foundation does one go through after a year of applying every single day? Continue reading

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