Spring Spa Week at Skin Spa NYC

To celebrate Spring Spa Week, Skin Spa hosted a kickoff celebration on April 9th with complimentary laser genesis, oxygen facials and express manicures at their 119 West 57th Street location. I decided on trying the OxyTrio, which focuses on hydrating your skin and minimizing fine lines and wrinkles with the stimulating power of Oxygen. It's the perfect treatment for environmentally damaged or dehydrated skin. 

Skin Spa's specialty serum infused, 30-minute oxygen treatment boosts skin's vitality and increases absorption of vitamins A,C E and other nutrients. Like plumping the skin's surface, expression lines are hydrated and sallow skin glows. 

During the OxyTrio, an activator (step 1), detoxifier (step 2) and Oxygenator (step 3) is applied, followed by a moisturizer. During my OxyTrio treatment, I felt a slight tingling sensation on my face but soon after my skin felt rejuvenated and refreshed. My skin was immediately glowing and super hydrated. This is the perfect, instant treatment for a special event, and will keep your skin hydrated for the next 7 days. 

During Spa Week, the OxyTrio treatment, regularly $100, is only $50. A package of 6 treatments at $500 is available for $300. There's still time to book the OxyTrio or indulge in other Spa Week $50 treatments! Spa Week ends on April 19th! Go to spaweek.com to check out treatments and book appointments. 

- Kim Weling

Spring 2015 Spa Week - April 13 - 19th

Spring 2015 Spa Week is here! From April 13th - 19th, renew, refresh and reset with $50 spa treatments. 

Visit spaweek.com, to book exclusive spa and wellness services (regularly priced anywhere from $100 and $500), making Spa Week the perfect time to get centered, pampered and even experiment with a treatment you've been dying to try. From high-tech services to ancient traditions, Spring Spa Week offers a full spectrum of ways to experience wellness.

Spa Week - April 21-27

Last chance to book your spa appointments! Spa Week is back and celebrating its 10th birthday! From April 21st – 27th, hundreds of spas (day, medical and resort) fitness facilities and wellness centers nationwide will offer up to three signature treatments for just $50 each. Featured services are valued at anywhere from $100 to $500.

National spa participants include Red Door Spa, Clarins Spa, The Salon & Spa at

Saks Fifth Avenue, Jurlique, Fresh, Lord & Taylor Salon & Spa, Massage Envy and

Elements Therapeutic Massage.

To check out the complete directory of spa participants and massages, body treatments, facials and more, go to www.spaweek.com. 

Spa Week Media Party Spring 2012

On Wednesday, April 11th, guests celebrated the 16th season of Spa Week at the Spa Week Media Party, held at The Alman Building at 135 West 18th Street. From April 16th - 22nd, hundreds of spas, yoga and pilates studios, fitness centers and other health and wellness practices will offer up to three signature treatments for just $50 each. You can book see participating spas/services at SpaWeek.com.

Spa Week is the perfect time to try out a new spa/service or make an appointment with your favorite spa and treat yourself to that well deserved massage or facial.

During the media party, I visited with Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas, who were offering hand massages and Satin Smooth SmoothSculpt demonstrations - a skin rejuvenating process that removes cellulite, reduces wrinkles and releases built-up toxins.

During Spa Week, Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas will be offering the Spa Week Stress Melter Body Treatment (50 minutes) which includes a deep body exfoliation, relaxing aromatherapy body wrap and pressure point scalp massage. Also offered is The Spa Week Facial (50 minutes). The Diamond Tip & Organic Flower Peel Microdermabrasion or Oxygen Blast can be added to the facial for an additional $50 ($85 value). The last treatment offered is the Spa Week Magnolia Pedicure (60 minutes).

The five-star Red Door Spa Flagship has relocated to a new state-of-the-art facility at 663 Fifth Avenue. Schedule a treatment and check it out!

Spa Week's Exclusive Cosmetic Sponsor, Christopher Drummond Beauty, provided makeovers. Christopher Drummond Beauty offers natural, organic based and vegan products. I can't wait to try some of their products, including the Duo Phase Concealer, Veludo Velvet Foundation, Finale Finishing Powder and Saude Pele Radiance Booster.

The Exclusive Book Sponsor is Where We Belong by Emily Giffin. Emily is known for her first novel, Something Borrowed, which had sold three million copies and was adapted to a major motion film starring Kate Hudson. Attendees were able get an autographed copy of Giffin's new book, while enjoying hand massages.

Michelle Joni Lapidos (left) interviewing Emily Giffin (right)

So great to see Cindy Barshop and the Completely Bare team. Completely Bare's $50 services during Spa Week include Laser Hair Removal for Basic Bikini, Laser Hair Removal for Chin, and Laser Hair Removal for Lower Stomach Line.

Michelle Joni Lapidos interviewing Cindy Barshop, CEO of Completely Bare

Keri Glassman's Nutritious Life Meals delivers 3 freshly prepared gourmet means and 2 snacks to your doorstep daily. Meals include Goat Cheese Salad with Balsamic and Roasted Lamb with Red Wine Reduction.

- Kim Weling

Spa Week is Back! Book Your $50 Treatments!

Spa Week is here in just a few weeks! From April 11th - 17th, you can enjoy your favorite spa treatments for just $50.

If you are looking for a new spa treatment, I highly recommend trying one of Jurlique's facials. Two weeks ago I had a rejuvenating Signature Aromatherapy Facial at the 477 Madison Avenue location. Elizabeth customized my facial to my skin's needs, as my main concern was hydration. She was so gentle when it came to doing the extractions - it was completely painless! The d'colletage massage is always a favorite part of a facial for me and it was so relaxing!

When I got back to the office one of my colleagues was amazed that I had just gotten a facial and my skin showed no signs of redness or irritation, just glowing and radiant skin! Jurlique's products are very gentle and I love the aromatherapy scents! Elizabeth had incorporated some of the products from their new Purely White Skin Brightening line into my facial. I have already added some of the new line to my daily skin care regimen.

Jurlique is participating in Spa Week with $50 facials! Go to SpaWeek.com to learn more or to view other participating spas/services. Treat yourself, because you deserve it!

- Kim Weling

Spa Week Fall 2010 Media Party

Spa Week is in full swing! The Spa Week Media party had kicked off on Thursday, October 7th, at Prince George Ballroom. It's always an event I look forward to - relax, unwind, and sample great spa treatments. Here are some of the highlights. Click here for highlights from the Spa Week Spring 2010 Media Party.

Always good to see Spa Chicks On-The-Go - they were introducing a new peel-and-stick nail designs by Nail Fraud. They were just applying it to one nail on each hand. You don't want to have these designs on all your nails - that would be nail design overload!


Always great to see the chocolate fountain - love dipping strawberries, pinapples and bananas in chocolate!


Alexandra did an amazing job on my Bare Escentuals makeover, especially the eye makeup! After my makeover I was given the bareMinerals Original SPF Foundation that was used on me - Golden Medium. I've been using it everyday and am surprised how well it blends in with my skin tone and how lightweight it is.

Then I got my eyebrows threaded by Vada Spa and enjoyed a hand massage with a sweet-smelling vanilla almond lotion at Sothys.

It was then time to check in for my Dove piticure. For an at-home piticure, make sure you exfoliate with a gentle exfoliater or towelette to remove dead skin, shave toward the end of your shower to open up your pores, allowing a closer shave, and for the last step use moisturing Dove Deodorant. Watch my interview with Dr. Debra Luftman during the Spa Week Spring 2010 Media Party as she talks through piticure steps and Dove Deodorant versus other deodorants on the market.

The foot massage/reflexology I experienced at Sphatika was my favorite treatment of the night (Thank you Shirley!). I've actually never had a foot massage/reflexology treatment before, aside from a spa pedicure. I will have to try out a full hour version of this treatment. Defintiely needed after being on the go all the time!

My last stop was a much needed massage at Deva Spa. Eric did an incredible job of knocking out the stress from my shoulders and back! I managed not to get racoon eyes. Even though I had already gotten my makeup done, I think keeping my eyes open during my massage really did the trick. No smudging!

Thank you Spa Week for another successful Spa Week Media Party!

- Kim Weling

Fall 2010 Spa Week is Coming! $50 Facials, Massages & More

It's time to book your appointment at your favorite spa or try a new one! $50 spa services are available October 11th-17th. Go to spaweek.com for a list of participating spas.

Spa Week - $50 Spa Treatments

Spa Week just started on Monday and is running through October 18th! Be sure to get rid of all that work stress by enjoying $50 treatments from your favorite spas. Spa Week is a great time to try out a new spa or treatment at a discounted price. If you have never had a facial or a massage, you are missing out! To find a list of participating spas in your area, visit www.spaweek.com

Spa Week Media Party October 2009

Caudalie Paris station


Pevonia gift basket for one lucky winner


Hand massages at Pevonia Botanica

At the Spa Week Media Party, I got to check out the latest spa week sponsors, sample spa services and gear up for the week long spa week, in which consumers can receive $50 spa treatments from participating spas. October 12th-18th marks the 11th edition of Spa Week for New York, New Jersey, Baltimore, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Denver Detroit, Florida, Minnesota, Pittsburgh, Houston, Atlanta, San Antonio, Virginia Beach, Connecticut, Nashville, Austin, Dallas, North Carolina and Toronto, Canada. West Coast Spa Week took place on September 14th-20th, including Arizona, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas and Chicago.

During the media party I received a makeover from 2009 title sponsor jane iredale. I’ve received makeovers from jane iredale before and they never disappoint, whether I am looking for a dramatic eye for a night out or just a natural glow for the office. I was introduced to new fall colors Silver Lining eyeshadow and Hazelnut lip gloss.

I also received a massage from Elizabeth Arden red door spas, which really relaxed my neck, shoulders and back. Next I received an eyebrow shaping from Spa Chicks on the Go and then ended my night of spa services with an amazing scalp massage at Caudalie Paris. I haven’t been yet, but I will definitely have to check out the Caudalie Vinotherapie SPA at The Plaza. Feline Day Spa and Homme Spa were also on hand offering complimentary spa services.

One of my close friends is getting married in May, so I was sure to pick up some beauty stats from WeddingChannel.com that I’m sure she’ll find interesting. Pevonia Botanica is the Exclusive Skin Care Sponsor. They were offering hand massages but were all booked, so I opted for a skin care analysis and was happy to hear that I have healthy skin of a 20-year old. The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa is the Exclusive Destination Sponsor, Rioja the Exclusive Wine Sponsor and Allure Magazine the Exclusive National Media Sponsor.

Upon leaving, I was happy to receive my Spa Week swag bag, filled with tons of beauty and skincare products including Dr. Michelle Copeland’s rewind revitalizing shampoo, DS Laboratories Nia helio hydrating shampoo and conditioner, Redken thermal resist, Ecru silk nourishing spray, Ole Henriksen perfecting mask and natural hair hydrator, Herban Essentials orange towelettes, Nad’s facial wax strips, Jane Iredale eye highlighter, Pevonia spa-at-home essentials kit and more!

- Kim Weling