September 25, 2009

Polish Los Angeles

Pretty is as pretty does inside the sweetly sophisticated parlor. Ecofriendly nail lacquers, extra-friendly skilled manicurists, and magazines galore make it the ideal girly hideaway off the Sunset Strip.

  Hollywood, Beauty, Ecofriendly, Lady Business

July 9, 2008

Sunset Foot Spa Los Angeles

Don’t be afraid of the roomful of white-towel-draped Barcaloungers. It’s quite relaxing when the specialist gets started on your ancient Chinese reflexology treatment. An hour-long session goes for $25.

  East Hollywood, Beauty

February 9, 2006

Argyle Salon & Spa Los Angeles

If only Old Hollywood glamour was as glamorous as this salon and day spa. Check into a plush private suite for an Ambassador signature treatment (a combination of Swedish, sports, deep-tissue, shiatsu, and hot-stone modalities) and prepare to check out.

  Hollywood, Beauty, Relax

January 13, 2005

Golden Bridge Los Angeles

Stoke the breath of fire with Kundalini yoga. Then quench the fire in your belly with the organic juice and snack bar.

  Hollywood, Beauty, Organic

November 10, 2003

Dawn Daluise Skin Refinery Los Angeles

It’s electric (boogie woogie woogie). The beauty industry vet and star secret uses her signature product line during her no-nonsense galvanic facials to jump-start your skin.

  Hollywood, Beauty

September 5, 2002

Ole Henriksen Los Angeles

He’s only been doing facials for 30 years. Ask the looker in the tennis dress next to you in the lounge – she’s been coming since day one.

  Hollywood, Beauty