You so haven't had a facial until you've let Shannon, owner of Mais Oui Skincare in Scottsdale, take a crack of that mug of yours. She's a tiger when it comes to making sure every pore on your face has been purged of impurities. And she's also among the most sweetest, caring aestheticians I've had […]
Essential Touch Wellness Center and Boutique at Shea
Well now I’ve done just about everything! Before I go on, let me first tell you that I’m not a "naked" person — I don’t do massages, wraps or any other types of body treatments in the buff because I’m just too darn modest. So when the opportunity came up for me to try the […]
Revive Spa at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
I’m a crab. Astrologically, that is. Born under the sign of Cancer, I am a water baby through and through, and blue has long been the color that brightens my mood and lightens my spirit. I’m not sure if the designers of Revive Spa at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort had that in mind […]
Arizona Biltmore Spa at the Arizona Biltmore Resort
Nothing like getting covered in honey and oats to cool you off on a sweltering summer day, and that’s exactly what I did during my visit to the Arizona Biltmore Spa. But first, I had to find the place. After parking, I wandered through the grounds past the lawn chess and croquet, through the Paradise […]
Sonoran Spa at Westward Look Resort
The Sonoran Spa at the Westward Look Resort is a great option for both sexes. The overall experience is sensual and warm enough for the woman, while offering grounded, practical treatments many men look for. Tucson automatically puts me in the mood for a destination spa … and with the Sonoran Spa as an option, […]
The Spa at Marriott’s Camelback Inn
If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that locals and snowbirds alike have long loved the Spa at Camelback Inn. But on our first visit to this landmark haven in 2001, we were less than impressed with the cliche southwestern decor and the harried service (although the treatments were fabulous). So with the […]
Esthetique Paris Spa
I can’t even count the number of times I’ve hightailed over to Esthetique Paris Spa for the help of owner and aesthetician Anna (pronounced Anya). The bustling salon and separate day spa area serves the affluent community of north Scottsdale and is located in the once prestigious but now sleepy Citadel center. The aesthetics rooms […]
Sassoon Salon
We sent our secret Spa Girl in the field to check out Sassoon Salon in Scottsdale. Here's her report! My life is rather dull, so after most haircuts I'm typically headed to the grocery store or some other destination where good hair goes to waste. But this time, it's New Year's Eve and I've got […]
Salon Surreal
We sent our intern and super sleuth Katie to Salon Surreal in Phoenix to follow up on rumors that not only were the stylists fabulous, but the aestheticians were too. Apparently, reports of their top-notch services have not been exaggerated! Here’s Katie’s report. Let me say first that I am not a “facial virgin.” I […]
Steven Paul Salon
I’ll get right to the point here: Very funky. Very cool. Awesome location. Best hair cut ever. I was introduced to Steven Paul Salon by a friend who I ran into one fateful day at a local card shop. I actually didn’t recognize her at first because she had gone from a brunette to a […]
