Articles by Jackie Burns Brisman

Inspired by the “heart of the Alps,” evian® brand water is launching its concept spa, evian®SPA, worldwide. We’ll drink to that!

From Bikram to Kundalini, National Yoga Month is the perfect excuse for us all to break out our best asanas, balance our chakras and OM out. Check out eight of our favorite retreats and events from around the globe, and get ready to release your inner yogi.

What do Hello Kitty and Super Mario Bros. have in common?

With hit shows like “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing with the Stars,” dance seems to have taken the world by storm. Gyms and fitness studios have been turning the clubs’ hottest moves into high energy, choreographed classes that are guaranteed to shrink your waistline.

While most of us are pros at the three-strand braid of our schooldays, styles have gotten way more intricate over time, leaving most of us just staring in envy at the girls that can rock a fishtail or milkmaid look with effortless style. But our days of jealous glares are over with the newest beauty to-go trend at a salon near you – braid bars.

Between the extra hours in the sun and the excessive heat styling to combat frizz, summer can wreak some major havoc on our hair. Get yours in tip-top condition for fall with some of our favorite products for putting some life back in your locks.

While we all remember to cleanse and moisturize, so many of us skip a weekly step that can make all the difference: face masks. Some energize, while others give a deep cleanse – but all, when used in conjunction with a proper skincare routine, have the power to dramatically improve the texture, tone and clarity of our skin.

Calling all blushing brides – we’ve rounded up some top beauty tips and must-have treatments for the big day! Check out what some of our experts are saying and get ready to wow at your vows.

Want to know what women really want? Check out this awesomely cute infographic from compiled from the results of Birchbox’s first ever Beauty Pulse Survey.

Boring workouts got you down? Pick yourself up by picking up a kettlebell and taking an upbeat, high energy (and high sweat!) KettleX exercise class with Kettlebell World Champion Lorna Kleidman.

AZATURE has created the “most expensive nail polish in the world.” Find out how much it goes for, and what makes it so special.

Fall is just around the corner, and what better way for parents to unwind and teens to get prepped for a new school year than with a visit to the spa? Check out these back-to-school spa deals.

These 10 spas have tapped into the growing tween spa trend and are offering up some specialty treatments just for the under-18 set. Ice cream pedicures anyone?

Rooftop socializing is a summer-in-the-city staple. Put the health in happy hour by trading in your martini for a mat and joining Clay Health Club in its Rooftop Yoga classes.

Get into the London 2012 Olympic Games spirit and take the gold with these metallic beauty product picks!

Renowned spa brand Elizabeth Arden’s Red Door Spas has opened a new location within the Chatwal Hotel in New York City. Whether you are visiting the city this summer or are a local, the new location is a must-see.

Check out this list of some SpaFinder Wellness Partners who know how to party – spa style.

It’s that time again! The SpaFinder Wellness Readers’ Choice Awards voting is in full swing and this year, the prizes for four lucky voters are some of the best.

Summer usually means instead of calling it an early night, many of us are opting for after-work runs, rooftop drinks and just the general merriment that comes from warmer weather and more hours of sunshine. With of all this added fun comes the dreaded dark circles and puffy eyes, but not anymore! We’ve rounded up our top 10 favorite eye creams & masks to send puffiness packing.

Hello Kitty is “all about sugar and spice and everything incredibly nice!” So it’s no surprise the world’s first-ever Hello Kitty Beauty Spa in Town Centre, Jumeirah, Dubai, is the ultimate pink destination for girls both young and old!