Bringing home beauty.(Cornelia Day Resort in New York City)(includes beauty and health tips)

The luxurious spa experience is the ultimate pampering treat, leaving you relaxed, refreshed and glowing from head to toe. Romanian-born Cornelia Zicu has turned her passion for well-being and beauty into the inspiration for the treatments and services she offers at her new Cornelia Day Resort in New York City, and she believes that you can achieve some of the get-gorgeous effects of the spa and salon experience at home for less with the right pro tips and products.

time to shine

From summer sun to winter winds, the elements can be tough on your hair and scalp. Cornelia suggests slightly warming a half-cup of castor oil and gently massaging it into your scalp once a month. For an extra spa touch, try adding a sprig of fragrant rosemary to the oil. Cover your hair with plastic wrap and let the oil absorb for 15 minutes. Wash and style as usual. You'll love the way your hair shines!

give your feet a treat

There's no magic ingredient in those enchanting spa foot treatments--it's just all about the soaking. Create your own super foot soak to soothe tired tootsies by adding Epsom salts and a dash of baking soda to warm water for an easy pre-bed ritual. Make sure to soak for at least twenty minutes so muscles can relax, skin can soften and troubles can drift away. Smooth on your favorite moisturizer, drift off to dreamland and when you wake up your feet will feel like dancing!

the eyes have it

Chamomile has great calming properties--for both your skin and your soul. Soak chamomile tea bags in almost-boiling milk and then let the mixture sit in the refrigerator until cool. Put the tea bag compresses on your eyes for 10 minutes in the morning ...