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Sep
17th
  A Travel Recommendation You Women Will Appreciate

So ladies…. Get this. Last week I had an out of town shoot in San Francisco, for which the producers requested my hair color to match a shoot three years ago. The night before I left, my hairdresser completely flaked. SO I jump on the plane, meanwhile texting all my Bay Area friends for good haridressers, hoping someone can fit me in very last minute.

That’s what friends are for because all of them came back with suggestions. Since I had some business in Sonoma the day before the shoot, I tried the recommendation from a VERY trusted source and went to Salon Novo right off the Sonoma square.

Sonoma, CA

Which made me think – how many times have we all been traveling when we run into a jam like this? Whether it be hair… or any other personal necessity.

I am here to assure you that if you ever get to the popular travel destination of Sonoma, especially during tourist-heavy harvest season, or you need a stylist for a wedding in wine country, Salon Novo is a solid bet.

Salon Novo, Sonoma CA

Yes, this may be a blatant plug – but – good hair recommendations are hard to find. Andria and John Falcon, husband and wife team, are owners… it’s a small boutique, with art from local artists dotting the walls, but with better attractions than bigger establishments I’ve visited. There is WiFI in the salon, so many customers were getting work done. There is also a website for booking appointments – convenient!

But what was most attractive to me is that it is all green. I felt the passion this couple felt about being healthy and environmentally responsible as John washed my hair – he explained each product he used, and how all the ingredients are organic and grown on a farm. I use natural products at home, but for work or special occasions, they just don’t leave my hair as shiny. These products did. (Intelligent Nutrients.)

John also gave the BEST scalp massage. Seriously. Where was he when I was pregnant?

Andria did a great job on my hair… AS IF I need any more excuses to get back to one of my favorite places :)

www.salonnovo.com

 

 

 

 

 
Apr
12th
  Travel Tip Tuesday: How to Tip, and Spa for Cheap!

Time to check in on those New Year’s Resolutions… Are you following them? I admit – a friend and I vowed to cleanse our lives – shake up our work out program, get rid of junk in the closet, and throw out the old mind clutter to make room for a more meaningful life.I haven’t been as good as I had hoped.

Not too late – If it is taking better care of yourself that you wanted to do, (the majority of resolutions revolve around that concept,) the good new is it Spa Week this week, and many spas around the country are giving signature treatments for only $50.

Detox Body Mud Mask at a Belize Spa

There are so many spa treatments out there these days – go to www.spaweek.com to find which spas all over the country are giving special offers. For instance, I found :

–Three different 45 minute facials at Los Angeles’s spa Jurlique (all natural) …

–And a 5o minute sports massage at New York’s Spa at Chelsea Piers -

Both for $50!! If you have seen a spa menu lately, a 50 minute massage for $50 is unheard of.

If you take advantage of these specials, remember, tipping is 15-20% of the NORMAL price.

Whether you are traveling… or thinking about splurging at a hotel spa near your home, go ahead and treat yourself , and fire up those resolutions:) Have a great day.

 
Sep
21st
  Time to throw in the towel…at a spa.

I don’ t have to look at the calendar to know summer is over tomorrow. My first rough morning today getting my three young kids out the door to school pretty much solidified it. We ran out of milk (how did I overlook that?), my daughter didn’t like her outfit, and my precious new kindergartner was crying he was going to miss me.

I am sure it would have all been fine if my reaction was one like you read about in those parenting handbooks before you actually have children and are thrown into real life. Ya know the ones I am talking about – for instance, when I ran out of milk, instead of cursing I should have turned around Mary Poppins style and said – “Guess what kids! We are going to have such a fun time thinking of things to have for breakfast without milk!!”

I am convinced the authors of those parenting books are in a cushy quiet office, don’ t have kids, and think -”yeah, that sounds like it’ll work…”

So it is no wonder I am inspired to write about spas today….

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