Relieve Your Holliday Tension With Massage

Preserve Your Hair Color with Kevin Murphy

10 Ideas for Fun Holliday Hair & Accessories

10 Looks You'll Love This Winter

It's Dry Skin Season!

Celeb Style vs. Whimsy Style

Get Ready for Halloween

Time For Bangs?

Halloween Chic Nail Art

Fall is in the air and Halloween is just around the corner. It's time to get some ideas going for looking Chic this upcoming holiday time. Check out some great ideas on how to show your holiday spirit on your nails! 

5 Ways to get a Glam Blowout

We suggest using Kevin Murphy products sold in our salon.

Don't know which product to use?

We'd be happy to help you find the perfect Kevin Murphy

Shampoo and Conditioner for your hair type needs...

Want to keep that great blowout going?...

"To give your blowout that fell flat a second wind, curl your hair around large rollers, blast dry hair with hot air for 5 minutes, then switch to cold air. The heat softens the hair and the cold holds the style, giving it shine and brilliance. Unroll the rollers, spray the hair with a little hairspray and you have another two days of your blowout."Kevin Murphy, hairstylist

Fall Makeup Trends 2012

Fall is almost upon us and with it a chance to change things up!

So what's new in makeup trends this season? 

Check out some great ideas below to get inspired.

Remember to check out our blog weekly for more 

fashion and beauty inspiration. And if you want more personal

advice, please feel free to come into the spa and salon.

There are many services offered that can help you

find a fun new style for the new season...

Want an easy solution to defining your brows? Try

our permanent makeup option! For brows: $375 (includes touch-ups)

and you'll never have to worry about doing your brows again.

Don't want to worry about taking the time on those busy mornings

to do your eyeliner? Try getting permanent eyeliner from us!

Just $350! See our website for more info. 

We hope you enjoy the inspiration!

Ready to change your hairstyle as well?

Call us today for an appointment!

Schedule Your Appointment 801-386-7009

Dress Fabulous this Fall for less!

Fall is soon to be in the air and it's time to update your look and your wardrobe!

At Urban Retreat Spa and Salon, we not only like to make you 

beautiful, we want to help you finish it off with a great outfit!

Look and compare some fun fall styles and see how 

Whimsy clothing at Urban can help you dress affordably,

while still being chic. 

Come in soon to see the many more items we have in brand new for fall!

Soak It In: 10 Ways to help quench dry hair's thirst!

With Summer soon coming to an end it's time to repair and replenish your hair. Hear are 10 ways to quench your dry hair's thirst!

And what's number 10 you ask?

It is to call Urban Retreat Spa and Salon

to schedule an appointment to have us help you 

in person! We'd love to show you services and/or

product we have that will help quench your dry 

hair's thirst!

Contact us at: 801/386-7009

Back to School with Style!

It's that time of year again when the temperature starts to change and you can feel Fall edging it's way back in! And with it comes a new school year either for you or your children. 
With a new season comes a chance to spice up your look and  get your wardrobe ready for the cooler weather soon to come.
At Urban Retreat Spa and Salon, we can help you get ready for all that comes with Fall! 

Check out some Fall Back to School Hair and Make-up Trends for 2012, inspired by some pretty celebrities.

And what about your clothes? Try these Fall Fashion Trends on with help from Whimsy at Urban! 

Wondering what else is new at Whimsy at Urban Retreat

and Spa? Here are some new items to help you be 

fashionable this coming school year! 

Want to help a friend or child get ready for school?

Try giving them a gift certificate for the Spa & Salon,

or to purchase items from Whimsy at Urban! 

Check out our website for more information:

VISIT OUR WEBSITE!

How to Best Accessorize Your Outfit!

At Urban Retreat Spa and Salon

we also have a lovely Women's 

clothing boutique called Whimsy.

Whimsy specializes in beautiful clothing that

is not only comfortable but is extremely flattering.

But how do you add accessories to those clothes

to make it the perfect outfit?

Check out our new arrivals for some inspiration!

Come in and see all the other great options

we have in store for you! 

And while you're there set up an appointment

for your facial, manicure or hair cut to 

make you look fantastic from head to toe!

What to do to prepare for your vacation

We all want to look fantastic but keep things simple and easy. 

At Urban Retreat spa and Salon, we love to assist you in looking and feeling your best while keeping it affordable and simple!

Here are some tips on what to bring on your next vacation:

What to do before you go:

1.Take care of your hair...Try a Brazilian Blowout for extraordinary silky hair. It is a breeze to keep looking fantastic and lasts for weeks. 

After the Brazilian Blowout service...beautiful!

or

Get a cut and color to have a fresh updated hairstyle

for your time away.

2. Take care of your nails...all too often we get on vacation and wish we'd gotten that manicure and pedicure we kept meaning to get but didn't make time for! Take the time and make an appointment. Every time you look down at your sandal clad feet you'll be glad you did. 

Some fun trends to try are pastel colors! The "it" color this Summer? Pastels!

3. Take care of your skin! We all are aware these days that sun damage should always be avoided to keep your skin young and safe. But what about getting that beautiful Summer tan that looks so fantastic? At Urban Retreat Spa and Salon we carry a product called Fake Bake. It's well-known for looking absolutely real! It goes on so simply and smoothly. Come in and try some on. You'll fall in love with it and get that tan we all long to have.

4. Dress fabulous! At the Whimsy Clothing Boutique at Urban Retreat Spa and Salon, we carry some perfect options for your travel attire. Many of our comfortable but chic maxi dresses, tops and skirts are wrinkle free and will look fantastic even after being packed in your luggage. They are easy to wash and you will look chic the whole day! 

Come in to see what's new! We receive new items weekly. 

This skirt is wrinkle free!

5. Lastly come in for laser hair removal...Who wants to worry about shaving on vacation? How wonderful would it be if you stayed silky smooth without any effort? 

Looking for individual advice?

Give us a call at 801 386-7009 or contact us directly.

Sexy Summer Style: Top to Bottom

Summer is in high gear and we are all wanting to have that sexy Summer style that seems effortless yet beautifully chic.
Whether it it throwing on a fabulous maxi dress or having a simple but fashionable up-do here's our advice on how to have style from top to bottom!


SEXY SUMMER HAIR: 

Flirty Fishtail Braid

This is the perfect style to rock if you're hanging out by the shore, since the salty air will give your strands great texture for braiding. If you're not near the beach, you can fake that texture by  applying hair product through damp strands (a good one: Kevin Murphy's Hair Resort Beach Texturizer sold here in our Salon) and letting hair air-dry. Then do a fishtail braid: Divide your hair in half, and hold the left side in your left hand and right side in your right hand. Pull a half-inch section of hair from the outside of the right side and add it to the inside of the left side. Repeat with a piece from the outside of the left side, adding it to the inside of the right side. Continue adding half-inch pieces down to your ends, and secure with an elastic. Position the braid over your shoulder, then tug out a few pieces around your face for a breezy effect (or just let the wind do its thing).

Fast Figure-Eight Bun

You know how you twist your hair when you're bored on a lazy day? That's the key trick to this style, seen here. Make a low side ponytail, leaving a few pieces loose around your face. Twist the length of your ponytail, and wrap it into a figure-eight shape — smoosh it up against your scalp, and tuck the ends into the loop. Insert a few hairpins or tiny barrettes to lock it all in place. Finish with a mist of lightweight hair spray that'll give you extra hold minus any stickiness. We like Kevin Murphy's Anti Gravity Hair Spray.  

Swept-Up Sexy

Embrace your inner slacker and opt for this style when you've just rolled out of bed. If your hair's too clean, it will be slippery and won't have enough grip. If you've just shampooed, rub some mousse into dry roots to get some gritty (in a good way) texture. Try Kevin Murphy's Body Builder Volumising Mousse. Next, use a comb to tease strands around the crown to build volume. Make a side part, and sweep back the top half of your hair. Push the section up slightly to form a small bump before securing with bobby pins. Brush strands to smooth out weird pieces, but don't make it perfect. It should look a little rough.

Mermaid Mane

Curly strands are always a summer hit, but this year, it’s less about kinks and more about undulating waves. To cop the effect:Apply Kevin Murphy's Body Building Volumizing Mousse to towel-dried hair, then blow it out using a paddle brush. Don’t pull it down too hard though—some natural wave (if you have any) is good. Wrap 3-inch-wide sections around a small curling iron. Working on large chunks creates languid spirals and is a quick way to do your whole head. Avoid the roots. Finish by smoothing shine-boosting Kevin Murphy's Easy Rider Anti-Frizz cream over your locks. 

Silk-Wrapped Strands

Slipping a colorful scarf around your do is an easy way to glam up a simple look. Fold a bright scarf several times until it’s about 3 inches wide. Twist the ends. Brush your hair back, then place the scarf 2 inches behind your hairline (don’t put it any farther back or it’ll be prone to slipping off). Make sure the ends are an even length. Urban Retreat Spa and Salon's no-slip securing strategy: Tie the scarf twice at your nape underneath your hair. First, knot it horizontally, then do it again, but this time pull each side of the scarf vertically. This will keep the knot tight and also make the ends lay down evenly.

Beachy Bouffant

Want to wear your hair down but just can’t deal with it being plastered to your face on a steamy day? No sweat. Because your face-framing strands are pulled back in this style, you won’t have to fuss over them, but the overall effect is still sexy. To do: Apply Kevin Murphy Volumising Mousse to damp tresses and blow-dry using a round brush to create ends that bend (some inward, some outward). Try Kevin Murphy's Texture Master to hold the shape. Make a center part. Brush the hair on each side of your part back to just past your ears, twist each half a few times, and pin behind your ears.

SEXY SUMMER CLOTHES:

Summer Brights

Summer is a great time to break out those brighter colors! In stock at the Whimsy clothing boutique in the front of our salon are many great clothing options for the height of the Summer heat. Try one of many new bright colored items to add that punch of color. Many items sell out fast but new items are always coming in! 

Summer Prints

This hot summer trend is definitely the maxi dress. Especially maxi's with fantastic prints like this one. Add a beautiful maxi to your wardrobe (we have several styles in stock) and you will find it's the easiest way to look great instantly. We love maxi's because come Fall you can throw on a cardigan or denim jacket and it will be perfect for the coming colder weather. 

Summer Protection

We all need to protect our skin and still look chic on the same time. Add a flirty summer hat to your outfit to be functional yet adding a sophisticated touch to your wardrobe. 

SEXY FOOTWEAR

Think boots are just for colder weather? Think again! Adding cowboy boots to your summer style will be a fashionable surprise to any outfit. We paired it here with one of our flirty summer skirts and basic tank tops. Several new styles in stock now in our Whimsy boutique.

SEXY SUMMER NAILS

This summer the sexy color is blue! This adorable trend is surprisingly sexy and very unexpected. Come in to Urban Retreat Spa and Salon for a manicure or pedicure and try this fun color! See how the celebs are wearing it for inspiration! 

We hope you are enjoying your summer and can use these tips to have sexy summer style all season long! Stay tuned next week for 

WHAT TO PACK: Great tips on what to take on your next vacation for easy style while you're away!