SANTA BARBAR FOR THE GIRLS

Okay Ladies…we could have put together a page of our “bests” for you but we’ve gone one-step better. We hit the spas and searched out the greatest pampering spots in the Santa Barbara area and beyond. These are places you’ll want to go with a group of close friends or with your Mom (when she’s in town to visit).
Bellezza Vita, which means “For beauty. For life,” a brand new facility in nearby Summerland, is the ultimate in salon service. Owner Theresa Borgatello-Carlson strives to provide excellent customer service all the way through to the littlest details. Indeed, her staff treats you as it you’re their most important client.
Keep in mind, this is a full service salon and spa. That means you can get facials, waxings, body treatments, tanning, manicures, pedicures and hair services (including nourishing treatments, color, cuts, and highlights).
Their latest product offering is New Lash; a peptide serum that gets your own lashes to grow. This can take some time, so immediate gratification is available witheyelash extensions.
All the services we tried were superlative. Kristen Cosmi’s Lomi Lomi massage was the most heavenly level of relation ever experienced. Lead aesthetician Elisa Steffan performed a Revitalizing Facial; using a gemstone clay mask and Epicuren products. The Epicuren line, Stephan says, “Is like aerobics for your skin. It helps to speed up cellular metabolism, as it tones and tightens.”
With its view of the ocean, it’s charming patio and tranquil setting you’ll really feel like you’re living the beautiful life away from everything at Bellezza Vita.
Editor’s Note: I also tried a Brazilian wax with Aesthetician Lynn Hart, who used Glo Chocolate Hard Wax. Usually I’m reeling in pain. I never felt a thing.
This write-up was originally published by UL Magazine.
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The Inn on Summer Hill
Situated in the Coastal village of Summerland, adjacent to Montecito and Santa Barbara on the south, the Inn lies in the shadow of the Santa Ynez Mountains with views of the Pacific Ocean from each room. The Inn has the feel of elegant European-English Country ambiance that is the perfect setting for love and romance, and total relaxation.
Each room offers fireplaces, Jacuzzi tubs, canopy beds, surround sound stereo, refrigerators and fine European antiques. Comfort and luxury are the operative words here at the Inn, The décor and amenities envelope the visitor like the cushiony down comforters on the beds. Fresh flowers are everywhere, even the little vials known as “wall flowers” attached to the bathroom mirrors…
You will enjoy sumptuous, gourmet breakfasts, afternoon hors devoures & wine; your evening will include fresh desert and baked cookies served in the Candlelit dining room. Hospitality abounds at the Inn; our frequently returning guests are a compliment of the attention paid to details and comfort.
We are here to accommodate you. Our concierge staff will assist you with information on things to do, see and experience. Upon request, we will make arrangements with one of our professional massage therapist for a massage or facial in the privacy of our massage/ spa room. We can make recommendations and reservations for lunch and dinner as you desire. Santa Barbara and Montecito have a large variety of delicious restaurants. We can also help arrange for golf, wine tours, sight seeing, etc…
Our Santa Barbara Inn is proud of its awards from several agencies, and is proud to be in the distinctive company of the top inns of the nation. Inn on Summer Hill and Spa has received the coveted AAA Four Diamond award every year since our opening in 1989.
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Bellezza Vita Day Spa & Salon is passionate about creating a beautiful environment for our clients & professional staff.
Through our specialty boutique, we feature the finest products offering sophisticated results.
We are committed to building a relationship & providing an individualized experience where the whole person feels nurtured & cared for.
for beauty. for life.
As a courtesy…
Please turn off your phone prior to receiving services from Bellezza Vita.
Please call us twenty-four hours prior to your scheduled treatment if you need change your appointment time or cancel your appointment.
Less then twenty-four hour notice will require payment in full.
~ thank you in advance for your understanding ~
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