The Premier Resort Spa …

The Premier Resort Spa Experience You Deserve | T-Spa, Tulalip Resort Casino

The moment you walk into Tulalip Resort Casino, you’re immersed in the cultural character and polished amenities that define their regional standard of excellence. The resort is a getaway destination that offers guests a comprehensive premier experience, including 370 luxurious guest rooms and suites, the indoor Oasis Pool, high-end boutique shopping, gaming, a DraftKings Sportsbook, entertainment, restaurants—all of which would be incomplete…

Holiday Glam | Beauty Looks …

Holiday Glam | Beauty Looks That Wow From Day to Night

Between family gatherings, office celebrations, and last-minute gift runs, the holiday season often demands a look that’s both festive and flexible. For women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, the key isn’t chasing trends—it’s embracing looks that feel polished, timeless, and tailored to your features. This season, beauty is less about reinvention and more about refinement. The right products—and a few thoughtful touches—can help you…

Unique Bellingham Studio Puts …

Unique Bellingham Studio Puts Your Head First | Moondog Head Spa & Haunt

If your scalp is haunted by half-hearted hair care, there’s a place in Bellingham where you can go to revive it. Moondog Head Spa & Haunt is the private studio of hairstylist Deirdre Miller. It may share space with the ghosts of the Herald…

Collective, Infectious Joy—…

Collective, Infectious Joy—and Great Hair! | Beauty Collective

Elspeth Palmby laughs and looks a little bit uncomfortable when I ask if she’s the owner of Beauty Collective, a small salon tucked back from the sidewalk on Fairhaven’s Harris Avenue. “Technically, yes, I own Beauty Collective—the name,” she says, “but everyone booth-rents and it’s more like a co-op.” Miranda Ridgely, Palmby’s longtime friend and fellow hairstylist, agrees with a smile. The two women worked together at their previous salon, The…

Confidence That’s More Than …

Confidence That’s More Than Skin Deep | Studio K

Whether a special occasion is just around the corner or you’re simply looking for a little self-care, Studio K is a…

Dr. Russo Wants You to Have a …

Dr. Russo Wants You to Have a Great Experience at The Pink Dahlia

I didn’t know what to think when I walked into The Pink Dahlia. Was it an aesthetics center? A wellness center? A board-certified gynecologist’s office? Turns out it’s all three. “It’s a place where women can…

Looking and Feeling Your Best …

Looking and Feeling Your Best at Any Age

No matter who you are or what stage of life you’re in, we all want to look and feel our best. Sometimes it’s easy to get stuck in a rut or feel boxed in by what you’re ‘supposed to’ wear or do, but style and wellness are for everyone! LOOKING YOUR BEST How you present yourself to the world is important—not because you owe anybody conformity to a particular beauty standard,…

Feel Good About You Every …

Feel Good About You Every Single Day | Wild Hare Beauty Co.

On Peace Portal Drive in Blaine there’s a very cozy, very cool salon where the vibe lies in that relaxed happy space between glam and bohemian. The single styling chair faces a big picture window while happy beats float over the bright and funky decor. “Our logo represents us well….

Honoring Nature, Washington, …

Honoring Nature, Washington, and Friendship | Fern & Fog Apothecary

Britta Nelson and Rachel McNulty have known each other for decades and share a love of nature. “We’ve been friends since we were three years old. We are well into our 30s,” laughs Nelson. Having grown up in a small town in Washington, most of their entertainment derived from the outdoors. “We grew up running around in the woods,…

Bringing Sustainability (and …

Bringing Sustainability (and Color!) to Activewear | Madrona Wear

Madrona Wear is a local business dedicated to giving your activewear new life and keeping torn-up activewear out of the landfill. The name Madrona…

Beauty Defined by Self-…

Beauty Defined by Self-Expression | Cherry Bomb Esthetics and Tattoo

Cherry Bomb Esthetics and Tattoo is a unique beauty collective in downtown Bellingham. Co-Founders Kelli Morones and Tyleranne Armstrong want to break the industry’s mold of a typical beauty studio experience. Morones and Armstrong met as cohorts…

Braids, Beauty, and Bringing …

Braids, Beauty, and Bringing the Community Together | Miraculous Braidz

Wherever Miracle Jones is, her kids are guaranteed to be within a leg-grabbing distance. As the owner and namesake of Miraculous Braidz, Jones has spent the last four years striking a balance between business owner and mother. Jones began braiding on her dolls when she was 12. Originally from Los Angeles, she moved to Bellingham to be near her mother when she was pregnant with her first child….

It’s No Mirage: Customized …

It’s No Mirage: Customized Spa Care Beyond Relaxation | Little Oasis Wellness Spa

The mom in your life needs a massage. Honestly, everyone in your life probably needs a massage, but I’m willing to bet good money that there’s a mom you know who hasn’t even considered getting body…

On Top of the Trends | Q&…

On Top of the Trends | Q&A with Rhiannon Troutman from Fringe Boutique

Talk to me about the most popular trends you see during spring and summer. How do you implement that into your boutique? Summer is all about dresses at Fringe. Since we have such a short time frame of nice weather in the…

Gene Juarez Gives Bellingham …

Gene Juarez Gives Bellingham a New Look: Q&A with Gene Juarez Salons and Spas

Katie Trent and Sarah Rorvig are, respectively, the CEO and Salon Director of Gene Juarez Salons and Spas. The company strives to provide expert treatments, superior products, and a sustainable approach to the beauty industry. In August 2023 they opened a new branch…