Mom–Me Time: Spa Babies


Updated 08/19/09 4:49 PM · Posted by babysugar · 5 comments

Spa Day with Baby

An afternoon of spa escape is heaven for most moms. Bringing baby along sounds interesting, but not the least bit relaxing. Unless, you're going to the Thermes de Spa in Belgium and its L'Institut Maman-Bébé in Belgium. The retreat prides itself on offering new mothers and their wee ones (age two to seven–months) a five–day course of postnatal massage treatments and exercises. While the Read more

6 Wild and Wacky Facials


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Weird Facials From Spas

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. You may often associate facials with lavender-scented oils and hot steam, but these innovative spas have other ideas. Before you bug out—'you're going to put that there?!'—review the beneficial elements. More stories from RealBeauty.com: Red-Carpet Must-Haves Read more

Pink Fox Fur Merkins Are Now a Thing


Updated 01/19/12 2:49 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Vajazzling With Fox Fur and Feathers

How does having bits of fox fur stuck all over your pubic area sound? Or what about feathers instead? Well now, regardless of your preferred dead animal, you can have your very own festive temporary merkin. Cindy Barshop, the woman behind both "vajewels" and "vatoos," is now offering services called "Foxy Bikini" and "Carnivale Bikini" at her chain of Completely Bare spas. We won't force you to Read more

8 Great Hanukkah Gifts: Night 5


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Hanukkah Gift For Shabbat Night

So . . . it's Shabbat, and you still need to get a Hanukkah gift. Depending on whether you observe the day of rest or not, this could be a tricky one. The easiest thing is to give an online gift certificate. If you can manage to do it after there are three stars visible in the sky (and given how early it gets dark these days, you won't have to wait long), so much the better. That way, the site Read more

15 Days of Holiday Giveaways, Day 4: Win an Exclusive Pamela Love Necklace and $500 PopSugar Shop Credit


Updated 12/14/11 11:39 AM · Posted by · 10 comments

15 Days of Holiday Giveaways, Day 4: Win an Exclusive Pamela Love Necklace and $500 PopSugar Shop Credit

It's the holiday season, and we're getting in the spirit with our third annual 15 Days of Holiday Giveaways! Every day for the first 15 days of December, one of the PopSugar Network sites — plus our sister sites PopSugar Shop, Fashionologie, and ShopStyle — will feature a new fabulous giveaway. For our fourth day of holiday giveaways, PopSugar Shop is giving away an exclusive Pamela Love for Read more

Puss Puts Her Paws to Good Use


Updated 12/02/11 1:57 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Cat Massaging Dog Video

This kitty is a firm believer in holistic healing, using her paws to knead out knots in the back of her canine companion Captain. Though her technique appears more Swedish than Shiatsu, the claw action probably will keep her from gaining employment at high-end spas. But Captain's not complaining; in fact, his peaceful expression makes us contemplate whether our feline friends ought to work harder Read more

How to Speak Up During a Beauty Treatment


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How to Say No While You're at the Spa

We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure: Last week, I found myself in an uncomfortable situation while getting eyelash extensions. It wasn't the pads and glue stuck to my face, sealing my eyes shut; it was the complimentary leg rub that almost had me squirming off the table. For someone with extremely ticklish knees, the rubdown was more grueling than soothing. Having Read more

5 Hotel Toiletries You'll Want to Take Home With You


Updated 10/18/11 2:51 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

The Best Hotel Toiletries

There's something that feels magical about hotel toiletries. Not only can they be a great introduction to products maybe you wouldn't otherwise buy, but they're free (well, essentially). But which major hotel chains have some of the best bathroom swag around? Find out what's even better than a comped continental breakfast when you read more. Read more

Relaxation Station: Spa Stats and Cool Facts


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Spa Industry Facts

While the economy may still be on a path to recovery, spas, which make up the fourth largest leisure industry, are experiencing a bit of a lift. In fact, according to the results of a just-released survey commissioned by the International Spa Association, spas have seen an increase in visits and revenue this past year. So sit back and relax — and check out some of the fun stats and cool facts Read more

Dr. Anthony Youn Talks Botox Cream and Common Cosmetic Surgery Misconceptions


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Dr. Anthony Youn Explains Botox Cream, How to Pick a Surgeon

You may know Dr. Anthony Youn as the cutie-pie doctor on the Rachael Ray Show and Dr. 90210, but he's also the author of the funny, touching memoir In Stitches. But most of all, he's a board certified cosmetic surgeon with a flourishing Michigan practice. We recently spoke with Dr. Youn about the no-needle Botox that's in FDA trials, why "bargain" procedures aren't actually great deals and lots Read more