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Westin Hotels & Resorts debuts 19th Heavenly Spa™

by Beyond Beauty Basics

westin-heavenly-spa-logoAs part of Spa Brand’s worldwide expansion Heavenly Spa brings mind-body wellness and signature revitalizing treatments to The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. Westin Hotels & Resorts continues the global expansion of its signature spa brand, the Heavenly Spa by Westin™, with its newest Heavenly Spa at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa in Georgia.

The 20-treatment room spa opened on June 30th and is the nineteenth property in the luxury spa brand. The new spa continues Westin’s goal of bringing personal renewal to all guests with an array of treatments and experiences aimed at mind-body wellness and revitalization. Each Heavenly Spa property features signature treatments, including unique programs that reflect local culture and customs.

Currently available at 19 Westin Hotels & Resorts worldwide, the Heavenly Spa will expand to more than 29 additional properties by 2011, and is built upon two of Westin’s core philosophies: preserving wellness on the road and helping guests feel better when they leave than when they arrived. The expansion of the Heavenly Spa brand is part of the brand’s aggressive global growth strategy. Westin’s hotel openings this year span China, Greece, Japan, India, Mexico, the United States, and Canada including The Westin Mumbai Garden City in India; The Westin Nanjing in Shanghai, China and The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino in Messinia, Greece.

“We are thrilled to welcome our newest Heavenly Spa at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa and introduce our signature offerings and wellness infused treatments to local residents and visitors to Savannah,” said Nancy London, Senior Vice President, Westin Hotels & Resorts. “We plan on growing our spa portfolio in 2010 and 2011 by introducing ten more Heavenly Spas around the world in key destinations like Siray Bay, Phuket, Thailand; Santa Fe, Mexico City, Mexico; and Gurgaon, New Delhi, India.”

“Heaven” Makes its Way to Savannah

Upon entering the new Heavenly Spa by Westin, visitors are welcomed by the beauty of historic Savannah combined with Westin’s modern classic design. Guests can relax over a suspended dish of orchids in one of 20 treatment rooms named after Savannah’s historic “squares.” Each treatment room also features images of these “squares,” or urban parks, as captured by local photographer Ricky Willis. The room styles reflect the range of treatment options, including a brand new deluxe couples’ suite complete with a tub for two and a pair of heated Heavenly Massage Tables; numerous “wet rooms” featuring Vichy showers and Scotch Sprays; and “traditional” treatment rooms, which are personalized to reflect the needs of each guest. Westin’s commitment to renewable resources is evident in the choice of bamboo flooring and treatments that use natural ingredients.

The WestinWORKOUT® gym, located at the resort’s clubhouse with the spa, offers guests yet another revitalizing experience with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and personalized trainers.

Westin Heavenly Spa Signature Treatments

Signature menu items include Rollerssage, a unique massage service in which pure, perfectly round crystals are heated and rolled over the body for a deeply penetrating massage that’s utterly calming and completely absorbing; Celestial Body treatments to detoxify, hydrate and heal; and Heavenly Glow facial treatments to purify and enhance beauty. Beyond providing a respite for physical rest, relaxation and recovery, the spa aspires to uplift guests and encourage them to focus on the betterment of self, elevation of spirit, enhancement of mood, improvement of outlook and total body wellness.

A gentle chime signifies the beginning of the treatment, when guests enter a peaceful and calming zone. Therapists begin treatments with a signature serenity welcome, a ritual that combines aromatic oils with massage of the face, neck, ears and scalp.

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4 Steps To Shiny, Healthy Hair

by Beyond Beauty Basics

by Rachel Hayes via DailyMakeover.com

Sam Brocato, owner of NYC's Sam Broacto Salon.jpgThe key to creating any gorgeous hairstyle is to start with healthy, shiny hair. Guest editor and NYC salon owner Sam Brocato shares his best beauty tips on how to score healthy hair even after months of winter abuse. Sam and his team have worked with countless celebrities including Britney Spears, Hilary Duff, and Claire Danes.

Claire_Danes+July_29_2009.jpgPhoto: © Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images

Step 1: Lather Up Gently
Basic winter hair care starts with a gentle shampoo that won’t strip hair of moisture. Try to shampoo less than 3 times a week and use a dry shampoo in between washings. If you simply can’t part with a favorite shampoo or daily wash, blend two parts shampoo with one part conditioner for added moisture. If you’re ready for something new, try a conditioning treatment that has a mild foaming agent like my Brocato Constructor.

Step 2: Sleep On It
Put the beauty back into beauty sleep by using an overnight hair treatment. Place a hair mask from the mid shaft of wet or dry hair down to protect against moisture loss during the night. Repeat this process as often as like since there is no such thing as over-conditioning hair.

Step 3: Give Your Scalp Some TLC
Just like the skin on your face and body, your scalp gets drier in the winter. If it seems tight and flaky, treat it to a massage. Knead your head for two minutes every evening to boost healthy blood circulation and slough off dead skin cells.

Step 4: Feed Your Hair
You are what you eat. Consuming foods rich in essential fatty acids can do wonders for making your hair look shiny and thick. I suggest adding more avocados, walnuts, and almonds to your daily diet during the winter. Here’s a great avocado hair mask recipe–it’s so natural, you can even drink it! In a blender, combine one very ripe avocado with one tablespoon each of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar. Blend until the texture is creamy, then massage onto damp hair and put on a shower cap. Step into a hot shower to steam your hair for ten minutes before rinsing. The apple cider vinegar really adds to hair shine!
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