October 22, 2009

Wilshire Beauty Los Angeles

It’s a classic case of beauty supply and demand. The legendary destination for hair care, skin care, and every other primp product imaginable stays strong with updated sections like Shades of Green for ecofriendlies and specialized sun protection.

  Mid-Wilshire, Beauty, Beauty Junkies, Ecofriendly

September 8, 2009

Yogaworks Center for Yoga Los Angeles

Ultraflexibles favor the huge, gymnasium-like room on the second floor for its super-high ceiling and morning light.

  Mid-Wilshire, Beauty

September 8, 2009

Skin Haven Studio & Well Spa Los Angeles

A private pampering oasis in the middle of the city known for beauty treatments with exotic roots (Ayurvedic, organic body souffle, hot stone) and an emphasis on the all-natural.

  Beverly Center, Beauty, Ayurvedic, Natural

July 27, 2007

Steam Los Angeles

Scalpers take note: The salon’s specialties include Steam Original (head massage, reconstructive hair mask) and Carita Exfoliation (original plus a detoxifying scalp scrub so relaxing you’ll pass out in the chair).

  Beverly Center, Beauty

April 3, 2007

El León Spa Los Angeles

The lion will sleep like a wittle bitty kitty cat after a 70-minute traditional hammam. Purr through a head-to-toe scrub, revitalizing oil massage, and herbal soak in the private tub.

  Beverly Center, Beauty, Hammam, Thai

March 17, 2005

Olympic Spa Los Angeles

She’s not punishing you. The lady scrubbing 1,000 layers of dead skin off your body is doing it because you asked her to. Just think about that in the jade and oxygen stone rooms.

  Koreatown, Beauty

February 6, 2003

Ona Spa Los Angeles

Like Buddha, baby. Eastern wellness methods combined with Western technology make for just-right facials, scrubs, wraps, massages, slimming treatments, and specialty contour tanning.

  CBS Television City, Beauty

April 25, 2002

Apothia Los Angeles

A one-stop shop-in-shop that’s been the beacon of beauty at Fred Segal for more than 25 years. The house line of scents captures the city’s landscape; the shelves stay stocked with the newest niche brands.

  Melrose, Beauty