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March 1st, 2010 | Author: christie

A Brow Raising Experience

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To prevent the unsightly uni-brow, we pluck, tweeze, wax and laser our way to hair-free perfection (oh, the things we do!) Luckily, Bombay Brow Bar has brought the ancient method of Indian threading to a moden, chic space bursting with rich hues. Brow Sculptresses use cotton thread to remove hair from the root, allowing for precise and controlled trimming. An array of services includes a Bombshell Brows package ($23), a V.I.P. style treatment that covers shaping, forehead and brow massage, rose water eye gel application and brow finishing, Bombay a-la-carte ($10) to remove unwanted hairs from above the neck, and the Brow-licious Tint ($17) for some serious eye-catching face framers. They even offer brow taming for the boys ($19)! Enjoy a cup of chai while you flip through the latest copy of Vogue India to insure the ultimate Bombay experience. The best part about Bombay Brow Bar’s services? It all takes under 20 minutes!

Visit Bombay Brow Bar at 1056 Mainland St., Vancouver or call 604-683-BROW (2769).

By: Valerie Tiu

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February 18th, 2010 | Author: christie

Picture Perfect Paradise

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Nestled in the woods and just moments north of Whistler Village, Scandinave Spa will give you the utlimate day of pampering and serious relaxation. The brand new six-building complex offers luxuries for the body that include a sauna, eucalyptus steam bath, hot and cold pools, waterfalls, massage rooms, solariums and an outdoor fireplace. Don’t forget to stay hydrated with a fresh fruit smoothie from the health bar—all the perspiring that cleans your pores and detoxifies your hot bod will make you thirsty. I can’t wait to book in post Olympics for some me time.

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February 14th, 2010 | Author: christie

All Eyes On Noir Lash Lounge

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Blink, bat, wink, wink! I have forever envied my girlfriend’s naturally long and luscious lashes. Thankfully, Noir Lash Lounge offers a variety of services for the lashes that I lack such as Addict for the Dramatic, the name speaks for itself, Perpetual Pretty, natural looking lashes, Lash and Dash, where they come you and A-List synthetic mink lashes, a celeb fave that includes a complimentary anti-wrinkle eye treatment. With the recent opening of its second location in Vancouver on South Granville, the lounge is sure to create a lash phenomenon. Check out the new digs at 3065 Granville Street. 604-738-LASH (5274). Sets from $65.

By: Valerie Tiu


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January 17th, 2010 | Author: christie

Best Nail Spa in Victoria

Owner Anna Piloyan and Pamela Anderson

Owner Anna Piloyan and Pamela Anderson

Deco De Mode

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If you’re planning a weekend trip to Victoria, be sure to stop in at Deco De Mode Nail Spa. This trendy spa, located in the heart of downtown, is a fave of Pamela Anderson. She loves the selection of colours and makes sure she stops in for a manicure and pedicure every time she visits Victoria. With affordable services such as a new skin bar by Dermalogica, spa parties for brides or groups of 6, manicures, pedicures, gels, acrylic, lash tint, waxing, massages, and the oh-so-popular 3d nail art, you’ll get pampered like a star. So be sure to treat yourself between shopping sprees on Johnson Street, before Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Emprise Hotel, or after a stroll through the BC Museum.

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January 7th, 2010 | Author: christie

Apres Ski

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Whether you’re snowshoeing, tobogganing or my fave winter hobby, snowboarding, your skin can suffer. I have the most sensitive skin that gets very dry and cracked in cooler temps. I apply Burt’s Bees lip balm with pomegranate oil while riding the ski lifts or between runs. And when I get home, I give my face a dose of Fresh Soy Face Cream, enriched with moisture-retaining amino acids and protective antioxidants for hydration, and give my hands the ultimate treatment with Cake Smoothing Hand and Cuticle Buffer. My hands have never felt so soft and supple.  See you on the slopes… or having a spiked hot cocoa in the lodge.

Cake and Fresh products available at Sephora. Burt’s Bees at drugstores.

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