Sexy Beast

The latest in Travel Luxury for Man’s — and Woman’s — Best Friend

By Marilyn Loeser

Is your dog a member of the family? Gifts under the Christmas tree, an Easter basket and a wardrobe all their own?

If you’re like our Maltese Emma, she also often accompanies us on vacation and Sexy Beast — a new, luxury canine-care brand that provides dogs with the ultimate in pampering — now offers a travel-size of their trio of products specifically designed for in-between visits to the groomer.

The Sexy Beast brand was created by Renée Ryan, marketing and branding guru in the beauty industry, for her white boxer, Austin. After noticing Austin could usually use a little freshening up in between his grooming visits. She searched high and low for the perfect products to use to get rid of any smells and care for Austin’s coat.

What she found was countless shampoos and conditioners, but nothing to use between washes, so she decided to create her own line of vegan products to fit the needs of dog owners and their pets.

Plant and mineral-based, the 3-step styling and finishing product line is designed for daily use to keep dogs looking and smelling fresh, and extend the time between grooming appointments.

Step one is Fresh used to gently cleanse, deodorize and refresh a dog’s coat. I just spray in on Emma and then dry her with a towel before dusting her with Powder, designed to add body and texture to the coat while leaving behind a subtle shimmer.

The powder is available in three shades — light, medium and dark — depending on your dog’s fur color.

The last step is Gloss, a lightweight finishing mist that hydrates the coat, restores luster and adds shine.

Sexy Beast also offers its Signature Fragrance, a musky blend of bergamot, vanilla, patchouli, mandarin and nutmeg oils.

All the products are 100 percent safe for all breeds.

For at home or on-the-road, Sexy Beast has your pampered pooch’s daily grooming needs covered.

For more information or to order the new travel trio, full-size products and other pooch-pampering items, check the website www.sexybeaststyle.com.