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This isn't your typical Scottsdale bar - while you can certainly sip a white wine or mimosa here, you do it while getting the new must-have treatment for your hair - the Blow Out.  Scottsdale's Drybar specilizes in just those - the chain of blow-dry-only-bars that started by Alli Webb in LA.   Since I needed to look fabulous for the Larry Fitzgerald Fundraiser recently, I decided to give them a try.  The standard blow out (with your choice of look) is $35.  

First, a before photo - I almost always wear my hair back.  I know, it's so...mom but it's easy and keeps me cool.   Plus, I don't mind how it looks.   My stylist, Heather, went over all the various styles with me and I decided to go with the 'Straight Up,' which is Drybar's signature style.  I wanted to still look like myself but with a little flair.  

First, you get a shampoo and conditioning treatment with a small head and neck massage.  If you want, you can choose to include the "Floater" with your shampoo and conditioner - a 10 minute head and neck massage for an extra $10.  You can also have a 'head shot' which is an extra conditioning treatment for $20.  I love that busy moms can choose these extra pamperings and still have something done in under an hour and for a great price, too. 

After your wash, your stylist gets to work while you relax with a little drink, if you choose.  You can read a magazine, watch a movie, or surf on your iPad while getting glammed out. 

Here's my final look - you know how you feel after you get your hair cut/colored/etc?  That's how I felt, and it only took a half hour!  I felt fabulous and ready for my event - and even a little relaxed instead of anxious.   

The Scottsdale Drybar is located at Scottsdale Quarter, #115.  I heard a rumor that a new Drybar will be opening at 32nd Street and Camelback in early October (I'm definitely looking forward to one a little closer to Central Phoenix!)   As I said, just the wash/blowout is $35, but you can purchase memberships or 'bartabs' where you buy the services in bulk.  And once you visit, I think you'll want to go back.  This is a great spot for busy moms to have a few minutes of pampering and come out looking fabulous.  

Photo courtesy Red Phoenix Photography

I'm Rachel - a mom, wife, and 'green' blogger at Small Steps On Our Journey.   If you want me to come visit your place of business, have any questions on this article or suggestions for a future article, you can email me at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , tweet me at @rachelroland, or connect with me on Facebook.