We love getting our hair blown out. What was once a luxury, can now be a necessity with the creation of the blow dry bar, a lesser-expensive beauty shop focusing on just blow dry and styles, no cuts or color.

Here’s our list of favorite places around the Valley for a blow out:

1. DryBar: Their motto, “No Cuts. No Color. Just Blowouts. $35″ Watch your favorite chick flick while getting pampered at the Scottsdale Quarter blow dry bar.
15147 N. Scottsdale Rd #115 | Scottsdale, AZ 85254 | 480.607.5064

2. Park Avenue Blow Dry Bar: Arcadia’s first blow dry bar and makeup salon. Get your hair did, tan sprayed and face made-up all at the same adorable Arcadia salon. More than just blow dry’s, Park Avenue Blow Dry Bar is a beauty bar.
4801 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018

3. Primp and Blow, A Blow Dry Bar: At the Scottsdale Waterfront and at Hayden Peak Crossing, the modern, chic bar lets you borrow and iPad while you enjoy your 30 minute pampering session for just $35.
20567 N. Hayden Road, Ste. 110 | Scottsdale, AZ 85255 | 480-419-10007135 E. Camelback Road, Ste. 185 | Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | 480-423-7777

4. Fuchsia: The East Valley salon, Fuchsia, is now offering blow dry services. The salon will celebrate their new services on May 18 from 4-7 pm. The salon’s expansion will also include spray tanning and a couples’ massage room.
1854 S Val Vista, Ste. 108  | Mesa, Arizona | 85204

Image via TheDryBar.com

0 comments permalink |  12:00 PM |  4.19.2012 | 

Refinery29′s “How to Cut Your Own Bangs” in 3 Easy Steps kinda turned our stomach in knots this morning, reminiscing of the time we cut our own bangs. Ugh. Bangs in general, aren’t a good look for us. Luckily, the Refinery29′s guinea pig’s banger this morning was led by a professional. And she barely snipped a thing.

So watch the brave soul as she demonstrats how to cut your own bangs in 3 easy (terrifying) steps by clicking here.

Wondering today, do you cut your own bangs? Would you ever dare to cut there?

0 comments permalink |  8:30 AM |  4.18.2012 | 

Celebrity Makeup Artists are dishing on their tricks for how to get celebrity skin at home with their favorite LATHER products from the North Scottsdale Shop at Kierland Commons boutique. You can now get the Celebrity skin fit kit, the Perfect Canvas Face Kit for $59.00, with collection of travel-sized favorites packaged in a sleek zippered makeup bag available at LATHER in Scottsdale. Would make a great Mother’s Day gift, gift for the girl on the go or just to pamper yourself. Check out the cool products below for how to get celebrity skin:

Cucumber Ginseng Facial Mist (2 oz) – “This toner sets makeup beautifully, helping set powder, keep makeup in place, and ensure the cast’s skin is always camera-ready.” – Jennifer Turchi Nigh, Department Head Makeup Artist of How I Met Your Mother.

Gentle Eye Makeup Remover (4 oz) – The Gentle Eye Makeup Remover is very gentle and doesn’t irritate the eyes, like most do. – Tracey Anderson, Department Head Makeup Artist on FX’s Sons of Anarchy.

Lavender Lime Lip Treatment (.25 oz) – This soothing lip conditioner hydrates lips and adds a natural shine. – Pamela Lljubo-Obrien, Department Head Makeup Artist on NBC’s Community.

Moisture Magnet (2 oz) – “I add this to the HD foundation for the cast, as it gives a glow without looking greasy. It also brings life to foundation, giving it a more natural, sheer finish.” Jennifer Turchi Nigh, Department Head Makeup Artist of How I Met Your Mother.

Shine Control Face Lotion (2.0) – Shine Control Face Lotion can be used like a primer. Simply apply in the morning, let dry, and follow with makeup. It keeps the skin fresh and helps makeup last for hours. Patti Ramsey Bortoli, Emmy-Award Winning makeup artist currently working on Dancing with the Stars.

Sweet Almond Exfoliating Crème (sample packet) – This exfoliating cleanser lifts dry skin while adding moisture, a must-have for the cast to achieve radiance and avoid dullness from frequent makeup applications. – Pamela Lljubo-Obrien, Department Head Makeup Artist on NBC’s Community.

0 comments permalink |  10:00 AM |  4.12.2012 | 

Men, listen up. It’s time to regularly buff and shine. And no, we’re not talking about your four-wheeled fellow in the garage. We’re talking about your fingernails and toenails. Time to step it up for regular MANicures and we’ve got just the Scottsdale nail salon for you.

teres, a new nail bar in Scottsdale, is a relaxing manicure or pedicure concept, suitable for those who wear suits and of course, us ladies too. The soothing interiors of the salon are inviting, the sugar scrub and essential oil add-ons for pedicure soaks are heavenly, and the private room for gentlemen (ladies too!) with a flat-screen TV to enjoy the game or the fight (or the latest chick-flick) during a well-deserved and much needed buff and shine leaves little reason for men to opt out of a regular MANicure.

teres nail bar offers a pre-payment loyalty program for just $25 a month, which goes toward your monthly service, and promises to call and remind you if you haven’t used it. If you miss a service, you can gift it or roll your membership or for the commitment-phobes, you can forego the pre-payment option all together and book your nail saloon services as usual. For the ladies, same great services and specials apply, including the latest baseball decals for your party nail to impress your man during spring and summer baseball season.

teres Nail Bar | 7120 E. Indian School Road | Scottsdale, AZ 85251 

0 comments permalink |  8:20 AM |  3.30.2012 |