Beauty: Getting Ready for Spring

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Becky DiStefano, GoLocalProv Beauty Expert

Are those birds I hear singing? Is the sun finally melting the snow mountains around us? Yes! Spring is a heartbeat away and we have a few springy steps to get you beauty ready!

Nail It

Cold months mean our toes kept tightly guarded in furry or sleek boots. This can lead to our tootsies not being in super shape for the onslaught of gorgeous spring shoes! A pedicure is essential to dewinterize your feet and get them ready for the sunshine. Go for The Most Amazing Pedicure You Will Ever Have at Alayne White Spa ($95, locations in Bristol and Providence). This pedi is like a mini vacation with a private pedicure bed and tons of TLC. Want to indulge at home on your own time? Try the Earth Therapeutics Foot Doctor Pedicure Kit ($24.99, Ulta, Warwick), which has foot repair balm, pumice stick and foot oil.

Smooth It Over

Less snow means less layers but before you grin and bare it, make it smooth and soft. Hair removal is easy enough to get done or do at home and the results will have you feeling fresh and light, like spring! Keep arms, legs, your bikini area and more clear for up to 4 weeks at Luminous Salon & Spa in Providence. Prices range from $10-$88 depending on body area and amount of hair. Or go for the DIY approach with Sally Hansen Extra Strenght All Over Body Wax Hair Removal Kit ($11, drug stores), which contains wax that grabs hair, not skin and lasts up to 8 weeks.

Get Ready to Glow

The cold is not kind to even the most resilient of skin so what better way to prep for spring than to get some facial rejuvenation? Enjoy pure bliss at Stone House in Little Compton with the Farmaesthetics Calendula Cream & Sweet Orange Cleansing & Hydrating Facial ($75 for 30 minutes, $120 for 60 minutes). Deep cleansing and herbal exfoliation prime your skin for springy soirees. Or do an in-house spa facial with beauty phenom Clarisonic Mia Skin Cleansing System ($149, Sephora, Providence) which includes the amazing Clarisonic cleansing tool, which is super easy to tote anywhere you go and clears your skin of makeup, dirt oil and impurities.

Shine On

Release that mane from the hats and scarves and let it shine! A great way to revamp your hair and give it some life is to do a deep conditioning treatment. Head over to New Leaf Hair Studio in Bristol for its Kerastase Reconditioning Treamtent ($30+) to revitalize and wake your hair up! Or do an at-home, easy-breezy treatment with olive oil. Simply put 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil on damp hair and let sit for about 10-15 minutes, longer depending on hair type. Rinse and shine!