Spaaah! Finds for Valentine’s Day

By Stephanie Ila Silver-Silberstein

Valentine’s Day. These 2 loaded words can fill one person up with love and another with dread. But this year, single or not, we can all put down the chocolates and get the lovin’ we deserve – the spa lovin’ that is! With these products, this is one Valentine’s Day that won’t disappoint.

Aromatherapy Personals™Organic Aphrodisiac and Pratima Love Oil

For some reason, I can never fully relax during a couple’s massage at a spa. And yet, there’s nothing sexier than exchanging massages with your Valentine in the privacy of your own home. Besides the right mood, all you really need is each other and maybe some massage oil….and an aphrodisiac wouldn’t hurt either.

Aromatherapy Personals™Organic Aphrodisiac contains essential oils known to enhance sensuality and restore sexual energy including Jasmine, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang and Patchouli. Just dab a bit on your erogenous zones and Valentine’s Day will be well under way! Available at http://www.SpiritBeautyLounge.com.

Awhile back, I had one of the best, most mind-numbing facials at Pratima Ayurvedic Spa located in Soho. And now their environmentally friendly product line of over 50 products is available at http://www.pratimaskincare.com. Check out Dr. Pratima;s “sweet and spicy” Love Oil and get ready for another mind-numbing Pratima experience.

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Things We (Heart) For Mom

By Bonnie Kimberly Taylor

Valentine’s Day provides an occasion to celebrate moms with hearts, flowers, champagne, escargot, and any the following items — which will surely be accepted with love.

Alligator Band

Wendy Culpepper designs unique, affordable and gorgeous pieces of jewelry, including gold or sterling silver rings, necklaces and bracelets. Her handcrafted pieces come in a variety of styles, and are elegant and original. In addition, when you purchase anything from Wendy Culpepper’s website, you can also support charity and take advantage of generous sale. Check out http://www.wendyculpepper.com.

In addition to fresh, modern clothing such as dresses, onesies, tops and t-shirts for kids and babies, new moms will find an array of useful Kit & Lili totes, hip zip bags, cuddly toys and ultra-mod throw pillows in the distinctive Kit & Lili textile designs. Moms with daughters will also love the latest batch of Kit & Lili dresses for spring (or for under sweaters). Visit http://www.kitlili.com, to see why so many parents at New York City parks and museums are donning this distinctive brand.

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A New Product for Every Occasion (Yes, V-Day Included)
This Season’s Best Hair Treatments to Get you Romance-Ready

By Kelly Hushin

Romance season is upon us – dare we say – in the form of Valentine’s Day. It creeps up on us every year and those of us who do have sig others feel lucky to have them, but unlucky that we have to not only buy gifts, but buy ourselves some semblance of an outfit and a thrown-together makeover. The winter is not always forgiving to hair, so Feb. 14th can be a dreaded day in which hair preparation is just one of many rituals we’d rather not undergo. But at least we can take solace in knowing that regardless of our plans for the evening; with a few newfangled products we can virtually stop traffic with the renewed gorgeousness of our hair. Whether it’s an intensive moisture, strengthening or gloss treatment you are looking for, these products are a surefire way to guarantee that you and your date (or perhaps, excitingly, you and a stranger) will have at least one thing to talk about as you gaze into each other’s eyes over sub-par tiramisu or cocktails.

LUST over your Color: Kelly Van Gogh

If color is your major hair MO, you must meet Kelly Van Gogh. A renowned colorist for more than 15 years, Kelly has VIP clients who recognize her ability to support and complement all sorts of hair color treatments. With her product, WONDERLUST Illuminating Hair Tonic, she can take her skill even further. The advanced, patent-pending spray is a multi-tasking took that can be used before, during and after hair color. The rich hair cocktail complete with mica particles, caviar proteins, amino acids and strengthening keratins, works to restructure and illuminate colored hair. The spray will be available at Space NK starting this month.

SAVOR a Serum: YAROK Sensory Treatment

Founded by Mordechai Alvow, the YAROK Sensory Treatment line of serums was created to be used in high-standard professional salons such as Hiro Haraguchi in New York and the Ginger Salon in Portland. However, because of the wonders of our modern world, you do not have to live in or even near these cities to find the products – you can buy them online. Visit http://www.yarokhair.com to peruse the offerings, which include seven serums designed to deliver a heightened sensory experience while addressing seven specific scalp and hair conditions in both men and women. Think of it as a balancing of your hair chakras.

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