RI Beauty Expert: Stylish Father’s Day Gifts
Donna Macdonald, GoLocalProv Beauty Expert
RI Beauty Expert: Stylish Father’s Day Gifts
Elevate His Ordinary
The Art of Shaving has all those shaving treats Dad wants but won’t spring for. We especially love the Lavender Shaving Kit which includes a soothing after-shave balm in a field-fresh scent. Already a creature of habit, get Dad started on exploring this great store for tools of the trade and helpful facial care advice. Providence Place
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Dad’s hands work hard but look and feel scruffy. Aveda Hand Relief gives serious soothing without the femme florals. Creamy, massage-worthy relief. Spa Mosaic, Wakefield
Get the Belt
Head Cover
Hot summer sun calls for a stylish lid. Look for debonair-sexy fedoras. Find one with a crisp striped ribbon to add bit of mystery to his weekend-casual shorts and shirts. Get ‘em out of the baseball caps, girls! TJ Maxx
Cuff Him
The skull motif has finally managed up to the board room. The executive’s favorite accessory, the cufflink, arrives in whimsical skulls with headphones and crystal eyes. Brit company Tateossian, makes links in cool metals with moving parts too. Uber-cool. Milan Fine Clothier, Providence
Paternity Testing
Take Dad out to test drive some new scents. Let him select his own from a vast array of designer colognes. Valentin Uomo Edition Noire has bergamot AND coffee notes. Shaped like a grenade and heavy in the hand, it will give him the jolt he craves. Macy’s
Donna Macdonald is a freelance writer who covers topics of interest to women, especially in the fragrance, style, and beauty arena. She wrote marketing material for a women's book that hit the New York Times Bestseller list and netted her an up close and personal discussion on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Donna's current projects include a style/beauty book for women of a certain age and maintaining the global readership on her personal blog, alovelyinconsequence.blogspot.com.
10 Beauty Salons in RI for Your Weekend Prep
Retail Therapy Beauty Bar
1276 Bald Hill Rd., Warwick, RI
This salon offers manicure and pedicure deals paired with chardonnay, champagne and cocktails!
Beauty Lounge at Magnolia
1375 Park Ave., Cranston, RI
Get a luxurious facial before you go out on the town at Magnolia's Beauty Lounge. They offer a variety of treatments including an anti-aging lactic acid peel followed by a multivitamin recovery masque that will help you put your best face forward.
Photo: Beauty Lounge at Magnolia
Studio B
48 Hillside Rd., Cranston, RI
Located in Garden City, Studio B houses it's very own beauty boutique! After you get your makeup applied you can actually purchase the products.
Photo: Studio B
KY Michaels Salon
442 Wickenden St., Providence, RI
KY Michaels is known for providing the "Best Haircuts" around for men and women.
Photo: KY Michaels Salon
La La Luxe
139 Elmgrove Ave., Providence, RI
La La Luxe Salon offers special conditioning treatments to tame any difficult hair type: brittle/dry/fragile hair, rebellious to curly hair, and lifeless or dull hair can all be remedied in time for the weekend.
Tiffany's Salon and Spa
21 West St., Barrington, RI
Feeling tense after a long work week? Relax with a hot stone massage or Reiki at Tiffany's. They also offer massage packages so you can feel refreshed every weekend!
The W Salon
713 Westminster St., Providence, RI
The W Salon has a Brazilian Blowout treatment that will smooth and tame your rogue hair. Their staff is also Deva certified to properly cut your curly locks.
Moss Salon
114 North Main St., Providence, RI, 02903
Moss Salon is one of the only salons around that offers neo-extensions: a hair technique that uses no glue or clips to seamlessly give you longer locks and change your look.
Photo: Moss Salon
Flipp Salon Apothecary
38 Transit St., Providence, RI
Flipp provides services using natural, plant-based products, and offer custom-brewed teas you can sip as you relax and enjoy their beauty treatments.
Photo: Flipp Salon Apothecary
Coiffurium Salon
800 Hope St., Providence, RI
Coiffurium has specialty facials for any skin ailment: acne, anti-aging, and even rosacea. They also have Swedish and deep tissue massages to help you begin the weekend feeling invigorated.
