September 8, 2009

Fantastic Sams Los Angeles

The cheap, fast blow-dry nobody in Hollywood wants you to know about.

  Mid-City West, Beauty, Cheap

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

February 11, 2009

Ciel Spa at SLS Los Angeles

The white-on-white Philippe Starck-designed spa is a little slice of heaven. Muddy things up with a detoxifying moor wrap. Splurge on the Revive package: mini facial, scalp massage, salt scrub, and mini body massage.

  Beverly Center, Beauty

November 11, 2008

Andy Lecompte Salon Los Angeles

Andy Lecompte and Leanne Citrone struck out on their own after twelve years at Chris McMillian and Privé to open the loft-like salon behind designer Jenni Kayne’s flagship boutique.

  Mid-City West, Beauty

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