Category: Beauty

Miami Spa Months 2026  are back from now through August 31, with more than 30 participating spas across Greater Miami and Miami Beach . Enjoy exclusive wellness treatments and beauty services for $109, $159 and $199 (a savings of up to 40%). This year also introduces Signature Experiences, an elevated collection of treatments available at select spas. Read on for the list of all participants and everything else you need to know.
The opening of Sukoshi  Miami at Aventura Mall, the first in Florida of this Korean beauty store, gave me a chance to learn more about this very hot new beauty category as I knew they’d have a knowledgeable manager. Sure enough, Artem Larionov, the manager, began to open up this amazing world with an introduction to the most popular brands and products,  for face, skin and hair care as well as cosmetics. Plus, the shop, painted in sorbet shades of lime green and pink, also features his and hers Japanese products and would you believe, Chinese cosmetic brands. Think a machine that will do salon type facials at home, hair perfume, and “needle shot” cream that awakens the skin and prepares it for more products to come.
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) has announced the return of Miami Spa Months for its 18th year. The program, which runs from now to August 31, invites locals and visitors to experience wellness treatments and therapies from more than 30 participating spas across the destination at prices 40%-50% less than regular service rates (Tier 1 at $109, Tier 2 at $159, and Tier 3 at $199). Here's a list of all participants with links and highlights of some of the new treatment offerings plus a new parking discount.
It's happening. Miami Worldcenter in downtown, and it makes for a delightful afternoon filled with world class public art you can self tour with the map I provided and description of the art works. While not everything is open yet, you can also spend the afternoon  doing some shopping at places that are new to Miami like the new Savage X Fenty, located at 851 NE 1st Avenue, Unit D-138, the brand’s first Miami location of the pop singer Rhianna’s lingerie and apparel brand.After, stop in for lunch or dinner at one of the restaurants that are also a "first" in Miami such as the Brasserie Laurel, located at 698 NE 1st Avenue. See below for a list of all the shops, restaurants, opening dates and other things to do in Miami Worldcenter. Valet parking is available for $12 for the first 3 hours.
The new 20,000 square foot Hurrem Hammam Miami is a combination luxurious and  authentic Turkish hammam and spa. For my taste, it’s arguably the best spa in Miami when considering the top quality of the facilities and décor and wide range of services. They call it “wellness & spa” and indeed it is. And better yet, you can spend the entire day for the price of a lunch at a fancy restaurant in Miami. Don’t want to pass up lunch? They have Topkapi Turkish restaurant as well.
It's that time, Miami Spa Months 2024, where we can pamper ourselves for less thanks to The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) From now to August 31, locals and visitors can enjoy best-in-class spas across Greater Miami & Miami Beach with enticing deals, more than 35 offers. Indulge in treatments and therapies starting at $109.
U.S. News & World Report used to have a feature I enjoyed, "News You Can Use".  Instead of "finds", I  now adapted that term to be "News You're Sure to Use"  in my blog, which are products and services I've found and like. This month you'll find a more expanded list than usual, with home services; tips on fashion, grooming, travel; jewelry repair; even a new business idea;  and some darn good empanadas (you know me, had to get the food in). Hope you find these useful. And love to hear your "finds" as well!
Since lockdown I haven't gone to a beauty salon, though some friends have gone to "rogue" salons.   Bottom line, my concern about the safety issue. With the opening of personal grooming services everywhere in the state, and our desperation with out of control hair, Mr. W and I decided to give it a try with our regular salon, Danny Jelaca salon in Miami Beach. Here's a tale of our experience, and guidelines for staying safe at beauty salons and barber shops.
Enjoy select sessions or go for a full day of free video workshops from 11 fitness, physical and mental health and wellness experts on May 1. It's a virtual wellness event hosted by Velas Resorts of Mexico. You're sure to find topics that appeal, from a wide range including nutrition and superfoods, at-home cardio and full body toning, yoga for healing, meditation, DIY ritual baths. Check out the where, who and what below:
Thanks to all for sending in your beauty survival tips for him and her. I’ve already tried several of them, with great result. Plus, many of them are low cost/no cost. Can't sun bathe? Here's how to self tan for best result and also, a teeth whitening kit for DIY. Last but not least, we have a winner from the drawing!