How do the stars look so hot? We've unearthed the shops that cater to celebrities in Vancouver and L.A.
HOLLYWOOD NORTH
THE BODY
The Spa: The Perfect Health Spa, 604-736-2111 (www.perfecthealthspa.ca)
"The Relaxation Massage" ($90/60min) is full body and uses oils and deep massaging to release tension. Or, "Celebrity Body Treatment" ($125/60 min) combines a gentle marine scrub all over the body, with a scalp massage and self-heating marine mud along the spine.
Loyal clients: They keep their celebrity clientele hush, hush.
Products: Marine-based skin care line, Phytomer from France.
Bronzed and Beautiful: Kixtan, 604-737-1101 (www.kixtan.com)
The Autobronzer provides an even, natural looking, full body tan, in a few seconds, "It's very popular with socialites on the go," says Pat Lamoureux, co-owner of Kix Tanning. No orange hands, streaks, or blotches guaranteed.
Loyal clients: Sports stars, socialites, and TV personalities.
Fee: Drop-in session $34.95.
Botox: Dr. Jean and Dr. Alastair Carruthers, 604-714-0222 (www.carruthers.net)
The two doctors who brought Botox to the cosmetic mainstream can work their Botox magic to smooth out frown lines, fine lines around the eye, neck and even the chest. If your lips need a boost, "old-fashioned collagen around a week before the event, works best," says Dr. Alastair Carruthers.
Loyal clients: Confidential.
Fee: $500-$1000 for either Botox or Collagen
Fingers & Toes: Spa Ethos, 604-733-5007 (www.spaethos.com)
"The 'Refining Spa Manicure and Pedicure' consists of an aloe vera hand soak, a footbath, massages and polish," says Melissa Horrell, Spa Coordinator.
Fee: Manicure, $50/45 min; Pedicure, $80/60 min.
Loyal clients: Mum's the word on which celebrity tootsies get the royal treatment.
Super Stylists:
Stylist: Leila Bani 604-929-2959 (www.leilabani.com)
Clients: half the cast of Canada's Next Top Model
"Best and sexiest way to look red carpet ready is CONFIDENCE! You absolutely have to own it. . . .even if it's borrowed.," says Leila Bani
Stylist: Eliza Lau (www.elizalau.com)
"Plunging necklines and short hemlines are very popular for the red carpet right now," says Eliza Lau.
Clients: Dominique Purcell from Prison Break plus other TV and movie stars.
Red carpet names: Lanvin and Valentino
Fee: $650/day
High Brow
Threading: Little India's Sultan Cut, 604-301-0434, in Vancouver's Punjabi Village will not only get the job done, but they do it in record speed too.
Fee: Starting at $5
Pearly Whites: Ironwood Dental Centre, 604-277-7663 (www.vancouverbcsmiles.com)
The one hour BriteSmile treatment that uses gel and blue light to get pearly whites. Unlike bleaching, this technology means no fuss and you sit back and relax.
Clients: Angie Everheart and Alan Thicke are big BriteSmile fans.
Image courtesy wireimage.com
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