At some point I’ve become the Anthony Bourdain of beauty treatments. My editors know that I’m a willing body that’s been waxed, cut, stripped and ripped, all in the name of what’s hot in treatments. So when I was told that I’d been scheduled to try the Geisha Facial at Shizuka where the signature was <... >

In less time than it takes me to get from the Upper East Side to Soho, I arrived (via car) at the Fountain Spa located in Hackensack, New Jersey’s Shops at Riverside. With another prime location in Ramsey (North Jersey), the Fountain Spa offers a suburban spa experience that will have the most exclusive Manhattan <... >

We all know that stress is bad for us and we’re well aware that finding ways to relax and pamper ourselves is more than just an indulgence – it’s a health requirement. And yet, we still manage to feel more than a pang of guilt every time we splurge for that massage or spend half <... >

From the moment we met at the NYU School of Dentistry, we knew that together, we were a force to be reckoned with and we were going to take the male-dominated cosmetic dental industry by storm, which is exactly what we did. When we started to create DT Smile Design, we considered the best way <... >

With summer in full swing, the thought of never having to shave unwanted hair again has never been more appealing, but actually lasering my body to permanently remove said hair scares me senseless. When talk amongst my girlfriends turned to their own rave reviews of laser hair removal, I couldn’t help but be a bit <... >

We got away with it all winter and throughout the on again, off again Spring season. But it’s time to start up again with regular pedicures and let those adorable feet emerge from your Christian Louboutin boots. To help prolong the life of that much-needed pedicure and keep your summer-sandaled feet looking and feeling fabulous, <... >

Angelina, J-Lo, Christina, Halle: it’s almost as though the pregnant belly is the must-have accessory of the year. And what better way to pamper yourself and that baby bump than with a trip to the spa? I’m pregnant with my first and though I’m obviously ecstatic, I’m also overwhelmed by the long list of do’s <... >

Located less than an hour outside New York City in New Canaan, Connecticut, Aetheria Relaxation Spa is the ultimate suburban oasis. In fact, the Latin translation of Aetheria is heavenly, and a heavenly experience is what you get the minute you walk through the door. According to owner Elizabeth Gans, “our philosophy is simple – <... >

It’s been awhile since I’ve made my way down that rose petal strewn aisle all dressed in white. But these bridal inspired spa products have me ‘waxing’ nostalgic for that magical year filled with table seating arrangements, cocktail hour planning and dress fittings in preparation for the big day. Gift Sets from Philosophy Only a <... >

A facial is the ultimate in luxury, as far as spa treatments are concerned. I would choose it over a massage any day, not only because it feels simply divine but the promise of glowing skin that goes far beyond that hour of bliss makes the treatment even more worthwhile. I’ve had countless facials, some <... >