Atlanta - May 23, 2006

Saving Face

Bellogique Salon & Spa

The three L’s of the lunch-hour spa: Lounging (in cozy robes). Luxuriating (in jasmine-scented rooms). And lying (to your boss and co-workers about why you’re sneaking back to the office late — and barefoot — yet again).

Better listen up: The 30/30 service at newly opened Bellogique Salon & Spa is perfect for phonies (er, people) like you. Thirty minutes and $30 get you an express facial — steam, exfoliation, even a few strategic extractions.

For an extra $10, their makeup team will touch you up post-treatment (so that blotchy, shiny mug won’t give you away once again).

The spa’s plush, screened-off spa chairs are ideal for catnaps during a polish change. Couples can book time in the Vichy suite, and gents will be happy to know that an old-school barber chair is open for wet or dry shaves, line-ups, and quick trims.

No pressure to let the news out, of course. We hear you’re pretty good at keeping things under wraps.

Bellogique Salon & Spa, 670 10th Street NW, West Midtown (404-347-4220 or bellogique.com).