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

September 8, 2009

Goldbear Academy Student Salon Los Angeles

Being on a budget can be a beautiful thing: Save on hairdos ($6 blowouts, $6 haircuts, $20 color), facials ($11-$30), and nails ($7 manis) at this stylish, modern beauty school. Call ahead for appointments.

  Franklin Hills, 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

February 3, 2009

Neil George Salon Los Angeles

Each stylist in the place is a bold-faced name with his own devoted, well-groomed following. Don’t leave without a bottle of Indian gooseberry treatment oil.

  Beverly Hills, Beauty