October 10, 2007

The Esani Institute Atlanta

The stylists’ll teach you a think or two at this hip Aveda school — namely, the fact that expert highlights, haircuts, and a pro salon experience don’t have to cost and arm and a leg.

  Alpharetta, Beauty

September 8, 2009

Wax Atlanta

The city’s first and only beauty spot where all they do is wax. Drop by for head-to-toe hair removal and shop curated beauty finds like Archipelago candles and Betty under-there hair dye.

  Inman Park, Beauty

March 25, 2008

New Moon Skin Care Atlanta

Get back to basics at skin specialist Amy Bransford’s stripped-down organic beauty loft. Juice Beauty, Farmaesthetics, and Dr. Hauschka products and treatments are among the area-wide exclusives to scoop there.

  Inman Park, Beauty, Organic

June 25, 2007

Polished Beauty Lounge Atlanta

Don’t let the girlish fabrics and Lucite chairs fool you: The femme beauty retreat boasts spa-quality services at strip-mall prices with designer handbags, mimosa social hours, and fashion trunk shows thrown in the mix.

  Smyrna, Beauty, Good for Groups

July 17, 2006

KVG Prive Atlanta

Find this hidden gem tucked away in a Buckhead office park. Don’t be fooled: Master cutter and colorist Kelly Van Gogh upped the ante with perks like champagne service, a backroom soaking tub and massage suite, and a retail area for her swimwear designs.

  West Buckhead, Beauty, Private Soaking Tub, Wine