The “hot” spa treatments this year will actually be cold! 2011 spa trends brought the heat and 2012 is cooling it down. This year’s trends will include a focus on cold treatments veering away from hot treatments, which have been popular in previous years. Cold-themed treatments help reduce inflammation in joints and muscles as well as increase circulation throughout the entire body.

While many treatments will be cooling you down, this year special focus will be placed on your feet. You can never have enough TLC for your tootsies and foot-focused treatments will help to relieve the stress from the bottom up. Think of all the pain your feet feel after a full day in heels, it’s their turn to get a little pampering.

It seems like everyone’s short on time. Quick spa services are in and we’ve got just the fix for the time-crunched spa-goer. Spa Mio offers a list of “Tapas Services” featuring shorter versions of their most popular services. Think 25-minute manis, facials, waxings and more! It’s the perfect choice for our conference guests or people on the go.

Now to concentrate on the soul; treatments featuring vibration and sound therapy will help engage your senses. The sound vibrations of the bowls help align the body and your energy. This technique is one of the oldest in the spa world, being based on a sound massage treatment in Indian medicine over 5,000 years ago.

Keep an eye out for new treatments at our spa. Spa Mio is working on incorporating some of these items in their future spa menu.  For example, cold stones will be used on feet during massages and pedicures. Also, massage treatments may integrate Tibetan Bowls therapy during services.

Have you treated yourself to any services featuring these new spa trends? Let us know what you enjoyed best and what spa treatments you’re looking forward to trying in the New Year!

Below is a look at the seasonal savings you can expect on each day.

Tuesday, December 13
30% Off All Services*.
*Cannot be combined with any other discounts or specials.

Wednesday, December 14
It’s Better to Give & Receive.
Bring in a new toy with booked service and receive a savings gift.

Thursday, December 15
25% Off All Retail Products!

Friday, December 16
80min Massage + 50 Min Facial For $200*.
*Cannot be combined with Local Discount.

Saturday, December 17
Book any 80 min Massage for just $125*.
*Cannot be combined any other discounts or specials.

Sunday, December 18
50 min Facial for just $85*.
*Cannot be combined any other discounts or specials.

Monday, December 19
Book any 50 min Massage for just $75*.
*Cannot be combined any other discounts or specials.

Tuesday, December 20
35% Off All Services*.
*Cannot be combined any other discounts or specials.

Wednesday, December 21
Shellac Manicure for $45*.
*Cannot be combined with Local Discount.

Thursday, December 22
“B” Ready for the Holidays! Blow Dry for $55* with complimentary product from celebrity stylist Brandon Martinez’ hair care line.
*Cannot be combined any other discounts or specials.

Friday, December 23
35% Off All Retail Products.

Saturday, December 24
Last Minute Gift Idea!
Receive $15 Off any $50 Gift Card Purchase.

For the third consecutive year in a row, our resort has been honored with the Forbes Four-Star Award and for the second consecutive year our spa has also been recognized with the Forbes Four-Star Award. The M continues to take its place as one of only 177 hotels and 104 spas in the world to receive the awards. But, what do all those stars mean for our guests?

With a reputation for defining the extraordinary, Forbes Travel Guide conducts regular inspections of hotels, restaurants and spas across the nation and issues an annual guidebook listing the destinations on a ratings scale of One to Five Stars. The ratings reflect specific, strict standards regarding the facilities themselves and more importantly the service that the rated resorts, eateries and spas offer to their guests.

Forbes inspectors spend two nights and three days assessing each hotel in numerous different categories. They visit hotel properties unannounced and rate them as One, Two of Three Star hotels. If the inspector believes the hotel is a potential candidate for a Four or Five Star rating, another Forbes inspector is sent back to the hotel undercover to evaluate the hotel’s service with a checklist of over 500 items.

Properties must score in the 80^th percentile on the Forbes’ ratings scale to earnFour-Stars. The score itself is weightedheavily on service. A portion of the rating is measured by the experience that the inspector has while the facility itself is also factored into the score. Forbes rates about 8,000 of the approximately 50,000 hotels in North America. Of the 8,000 that they do rate, only a few earn a coveted Four and Five Star Ratings.

When we said deep discounts, we meant it! When you buy one spa service you get a second for free (that’s right, absolutely no charge for that second bit of relaxation). Stock up on all your beauty products needs, all full-priced retail items will be buy one, get one free. Even favorites like Moroccan Oil, Kérastase, Jane Iredale and more. Many of our spa products will also be on sale. Spa Mio will have Obagi Skincare products starting at only $5 and Oka.b Sandals (those comfy sandals you get to wear during your spa treatment) will start at $9!

All that holiday shopping on Black Friday can be stressful, so during your visit to Spa Mio we (strongly) suggest stocking up on gift cards. Who doesn’t like buying a $50 gift card for only $35. That’s $15 you’re saving for every gift card you buy! Gift cards to the spa are always the perfect present and who says you can’t pick up one for yourself, after all the shopping you’ll be doing you deserve it!

For complete information on our spa’s Black Friday sale contact Spa Mio at 702.797.1800. All Black Friday discounts are only available on November 25.

Marilyn Monroe

Bring the white pleated dress and Spa Mio will do the rest for your look.

The experts at Spa Mio started our model’s Marilyn transformation by curling her hair with a large barrel curling iron.

The curls were then sprayed with a long lasting hold hair spray and pinned up to cool during the make-up application.

Our model went for the classic Marilyn glamour look with a nude-toned eye makeup and false lashes.

The look was completed with Marilyn’s signature red lips and beauty mark.

Our model Danielle before her Marilyn Monroe transformation (left) and after (right).

Snooki

Get your leopard dress and rhinestone glasses ready for one of the hottest costumes this year, Snooki from MTV’s “Jersey Shore.”

Our Snooki model started with her makeup application. Dark eye makeup was used to accentuate the eyes.

The next step was to give our model that freshly spray tanned glow that Snooki is known for. We layered on the bronzer to get the full guido-look.

We then got our models hair ready for Snooki’s signature hair poof. We used a flat iron to straighten all the hair.

A portion of her hair near the crown of her head was sectioned off and the teased with a teasing comb. The hair was then sprayed with hair spray and smoothed back and pinned into a poof.

Snooki’s look was completed with a light pink gloss for the lips.

Our model Jackie before her Snooki transformation (left) and after (right).

These are just two examples of the different looks Spa Mio’s professional hair and makeup artists can do for the Halloween season. Make your appointment for Halloween hair and makeup by calling 702.797.1800.

As any Spa Mio guest knows, our spa has a great selection of retail for you to choose from to pamper your skin, hair, body and even mind. Since this month is all about everything pink, any product you see in pink packaging is offered at 25% off. That’s right ladies, even those highly sought after Kérastase products will be 25% of until October 31, so be sure to stock up on your next visit!

After a long summer season by the pool, it’s important to treat your feet to a little something special! Spa Mio’s Pink Cookie Pedicure will leave your feet perfectly primped and ready for the fall season ahead. The pedicure is finished off with a cookie foot scrub that leaves your feet with that freshly baked scent without gaining a pound. The best part of this tasty treatment is it can be combined with Spa Mio’s local’s discount. All locals receive 25% off full-priced spa and salon services seven days a week so offering this discount on top of the special pricing is certainly a treat!

Along with the pink specials Spa Mio is also giving you a chance to “Win Pink”! If you submit the closest guess to how many gel beads are in a pink face mask you can win a basket full of pink goodies from our spa! Each guess costs $1.

With all these pink specials, you’ve got a lot of spa-going to delve in to. If you try our Pink Cookie Pedicure or any other October special let us know what you think!

L’Oréal’s new INOA hair color product line has no ammonia (the smelly stuff). Say good-bye to that burning sensation if you have a sensitive scalp because INOA has gotten rid of that too. It might seem a bit too good to be true but the INOA hair color offers the same thorough gray coverage and all around color as its ammonia-laden competitors. While you may think hair damage and hair color go hand-in-hand, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find out that INOA not only doesn’t damage the hair but it will leave your hair just as smooth as before it was even being colored.

So how does this product pack such a punch without the chemicals? The secret is in the oil-based formula. INOA is applied to dry hair and its color dye molecules are attracted to the water already present inside your hair strands. The oil based color molecules force themselves inside the hair. In traditional hair color, ammonia is used to open up the hair fibers so dye can penetrate. Sound a little complicated? We thought so. We had the professionals with INOA stop by Spa Mio and give us and our spa Team Members the lowdown on the product and using it.

There’s no better way to start an 80’s party off than with some killer jams. Our very own DJ Darker Daze will be spinning the retro hits out at our main pool and DJ Frank Rempe will be playing his twist on 80’s tunes at DayDream Pool Club. That’s right; our whole pool deck is getting an 80’s takeover (for this Saturday only)!

So, while you’re hanging at our pool and rocking out to the 80’s hits you’re probably going to want a drink to sip on. Are we right? We’ve already got you covered dude! Our pool bars will be offering shots of M-80 for only $1, $20 buckets of beer and $10 40 oz. Love Potion cocktails (with $8 refills). All great choices to help you get your 80’s party on!

Now for the prizes; you’re going to want to come in your best 80’s gear for your chance to win a complimentary cabana and bottle of SKYY Vodka! The person in the best 80’s attire will win this rad prize. We’re also holding a drawing for a two-night getaway here at M! Since we love all the readers of our blog, we wanted to give you an exclusive chance to get-in on the getaway! During our big 80’s bash, mention the word “Loveshack” at our pool hut to receive a free raffle ticket!  The winner will be selected at 6pm, so be sure to stick around (must be present to win).

To think we’ve only just mentioned what’s going on during the day so far! At night we’ll have 80’s band Loveshack perform. They’ll be taking the stage by our pool at 8pm but, you’ll want to get there early! From 7-8pm you can get a free Miller Lite beer at our pool bar! After 8pm all Miller beers are 2-for-1!  Loveshack will keep our pool party going all night long and we mean pool party, dive in to our pool until 11pm!

After a great party, you’ll need to recover! Our spa is getting in on the 80’s fun, offering a 50-minute massage for only $80! (regularly $125). Be sure to stop in to Spa Mio when you’re here for the party to pick up your voucher. We hope to see you all at our 80’s Party this Saturday!

The planning and details that go into a wedding are never-ending and planning your pre-wedding skin and beauty treatment is just as important as picking out the cake! Whether you have a few months or a few days before the ceremony, Spa Mio has services to help you get that sought after wedding day glow.

Three months until your wedding

If you have a skin care budget for your wedding, it’s a great idea to invest in a series of microdermabrasion facials or glycolic peels. These treatments will improve the texture and tone of your skin. It takes care of pesky problems like blackheads, fine lines, wrinkles and pore size while leaving the skin feeling silky soft and photo ready! The series should start three months before the wedding and appointments should occur every two-three weeks. Booking a series is the best way to see optimal results.

One month until your wedding

Never leave your hair and makeup as a surprise for your wedding day. Request a trial run of your hair and makeup so you can take the look for a test run. When booking your trial services, request someone who will be working the day of your wedding as well. Besides ensuring you know what the finished product will look like, it will eliminate some stress on the day of your wedding.  Remember, less stress means fewer breakouts!

Two weeks until your wedding

Facials within two weeks of your wedding should only be cleansing or hydrating facials. At Spa Mio, we would suggest our Brilliance Facial. The Brilliance Facial is a Vitamin C facial designed to fight free radical damage and stimulate collagen to hydrate and plump the skin.

Two days until your wedding

For that last minute shine, schedule a facial (still only cleansing or hydrating) at least 48 hours prior to your wedding. Pre-wedding facials will even help enhance the way the makeup lays on your skin. Since it is only two days prior to your big day keep in mind that you should request no extractions with your service, it will minimize your chances of breaking out.

No matter what regimen you decide on for your pre-wedding beauty remember to talk to the aestheticians that you will be administering your services. If you communicate your concerns and purpose for the facial, the aestheticians can customize the treatment to fit your needs.  Be sure to include important information such as allergies, current medications so the treatments work for you!