Don’t Be a Beach Bum
“Leading up to the Fourth of July, you’ll find me putting in extra time at Sixth Street Pilates in New York.” – Sarah Leon, Senior Web Editor
Single Pilates Session, $81, Sixth Street Pilates, 525 East 6th Street; 212.677.5545.
“In my opinion, it’s the only self-tanning product that looks totally natural. Plus it absorbs so quickly!” – Nora Milch, Accessories Editor
Sisley Self-Tanning Hydrating Body Skin Care, $132, sisley-paris.com.
“I just joined Equinox and, as eager as I am to get into the gym, I think my first stop will be the spa to get my blonde lashes tinted—it’s the perfect alternative to wearing mascara in the summer!” – Sue Williamson, Digital Editor
Lash tinting, $35, The Spa at Equinox, 225 Liberty Street; 646.630.7573.
“Dry brushing fits the bill for the best of a workout (almost) and body scrub combined.” – Mia Adorante, Associate to the Fashion and Style Director
Mio Body Brush, $20, net-a-porter.com.
“As if waxes aren’t bad enough, dealing with bumps afterwards makes you feel like it wasn’t even worth the pain. This kit from Shobha helps avoid them.” – Emilia Petrarca, Associate Digital Editor
Shobha Bump-Free S.E.T, $48, myshobha.com.
“I burn easily so this lotion is key for the summer months.” – Tina Huynh, Associate Jewelry Editor
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Ultra-Light Sunscreen, $30, laroche-posay.us.
“HIIT classes are all the rage for a reason: they produce major results. And Exhale’s version is my personal favorite, with its focus on quality and good form over quantity of reps. Even adding just one class a week to my current routine amps up my bathing suit confidence.” – Vanessa Lawrence, Features Writer
Exhale Core Fusion Extreme, $37, Exhale Spa, 19 W 21st Street; 212.279.4009.
“For my pre-sun prep I head to Haven Spa for their fire and ice facial. They use anti-inflammatory botanicals, which help reduce pore-size and fine lines, and then apply a masque for deep hydration.” – Gillian Sagansky, Assistant to the Editor in Chief
Fire & Ice Facial, $195, Haven Spa, 150 Mercer Street; 212.343.3515.
“A laser hair removal touch-up at Berenice Electrolysis to zap the few stray hairs on my legs that will not die!” – Jane Larkworthy, Beauty Director
Berenice Electrolysis, 14 East 60th Street, #200; 212.355.7055.
