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Want to flaunt summer's latest fad? Here's a look at summer's sexiest treatments, giving you an A-list look.
They're the hottest fads for summer 2011--feathered hair, artistic nails, voluminous eyelashes, and a glowing tan. And now you can get all four at a one-stop shop.
Let me explain.
It's the ultimate savvy hub for the latest and greatest in beauty trends--Scottsdale's V Spot Salon, located in the heart of Old Town amidst the quaint 5th Avenue Shopping District. The beautifying home-base is owned by Lulu Burt, bound to deliver Valley vixens top notch treatments.
We caught up with Lulu, who opened her booming business this past October. She says there's a handful of products and procedures now debuting at her stylish salon just in time for summer.
The first on her must-try list is feather extensions, made popular flaunted by Steven Tyler during "American Idol." However, the eccentric accessory is now a fabulous fad--women of all ages are sporting the bohemian look.
"We have everything from housewives and young girls requesting these extensions," said Lulu Burt, owner, V Spot Salon.
Each individually unique and colorful extension is sold for $25--and that includes the application process. The semi-permanent addition lasts 4-6 weeks and takes a mere minute to apply.
"It's something totally fresh and different," she said.
Also fresh and different: artistic nails.
"This is one of the hottest things to hit the market."
Lulu calls her newest baby instant nail art--colorfully designed nail stickers sealed with her special gel.
"My coating ensures a secure stay for 2-4 weeks."
The stickers come in an array of options like leapord, lace, and polka dot, and they add a special pizazz to any diva's hand. The product just arrived to her salon, so if you hurry, you'll be one of the first to boast this V Spot special. She says the stickers do not damage your nails, but they must be professionally removed. The made-over manicure will cost you $45.
Next, be ready to vogue some va-voom lashes. The V Spot Salon recently started offering permanent eyelash extensions, giving your lashes an endearingly exotic look. The extensions are individually glued to each lash, about 50-80 per eye. Lulu says the treatment will double your lashes, as long as you care for them with special mascara and eye remover sold at the salon. The initial application costs $150, and you can upkeep their volume by filling them every 4-6 weeks...that costs $50.
"Big lashes are always in."
And so is a glowing tan...especially for us lovely ladies living in the Valley of the Sun.
To beat the heat and avoid skin damage, The V Spot offers the latest in custom airbrush spray tanning. If you're skeptical you'll turn out a little discolored--no worries; her Norvell product ensures a safe, odorless, orange-less natural-looking tan that lasts 5-7 days.
"You'll notice a difference the minute you walk away.
It costs $35.
For more information on these fabulous fads, visit: www.thevspotsalon.com
