October 8, 2009

Cleber Lopes Beauty & Life Institute Miami

The beauty mecca — the first U.S. location of the Brazilian import — offers a full menu of nail and hair care, facials, waxing, plus a private bridal suite.

  Downtown Coral Gables, Beauty, Relax, Weddings

September 8, 2009

Prive Salon Miami

Yup, it’s that Privé. The hair care masters cut and color with the best of them. On the swank stretch of Collins, it’s the kind of place where you’ll see the rich and fabulous. And its product line rocks.

  Flamingo & Lummus, Beauty, Ritzy

April 6, 2009

The Spa at Metropolis Miami

Affordable services: a $40 express facial (30 minutes includes extractions, massage, and a mask) and a 55-minute massage for $75. Plus waxing, nails, and hair (a $35 blowout). Don’t pass up the smoothies at the juice bar.

  Coral Gables, Beauty, Cheap

March 17, 2009

Femme Coiffure Hair Spa Miami

Femme Coiffure Hair Spa’s technicians use fancy technology, including lasers (to increase circulation and encourage hair growth) and a computer (to assess the status of follicles and recommend treatments). Services include Japanese straightening, sun protection, cuts, and color.

  City Center, Beauty, Tech Nerds

March 5, 2009

Canyon Ranch Salon Miami

The ubiquitous private spa also houses a public salon catering to hair and nails with treatments like the Mayami tropical foot scrub, a pedicure using local ingredients like Key limes and coconut milk.

  Miami Beach, Beauty

January 27, 2009

SoBe Calm Miami

In a former residence on Alton, owner Tatum Fritts gives green and toxin-free facials. Artist Ashley Mandy (daughter of famed dermatologist Dr. Mandy) applies makeup, and local fave Tuka and her mom, Juci, provide mani/pedis. There are also hair extensions, waxing, and Pilates.

  Flamingo & Lummus, Beauty

March 11, 2008

Rashida B. Miami

Brow guru Rashida B. tweezes each hair individually, creating near-perfect arch symmetry. She comes to Miami (from Chicago) just once a month, so call ahead for an appointment.

  Beauty

July 12, 2007

GBS, The Beauty Store Miami

Sure it’s a chain, but don’t hate. It’s got every beauty product you can imagine, plus some you didn’t. Get stuff to make your hair shiny, your skin soft, your lips red, and your bath bubbly.

  Coral Gables, Beauty

February 23, 2007

Me Day Spa Miami

Housed in a renovated cottage (think vaulted ceilings and exposed beams), the spa offers mani/pedis, hair services, and facials (peels, glycolic treatments), as well as skin care products, scented soy candles, beach mats, and journals.

  Flamingo & Lummus, Beauty

January 18, 2007

RikRak Salon Miami

A swank Brickell spa, where the ladies gossip and drink at the in-house bar while getting glammed. The pros here do a stellar — if spendy — job with nails and hair (styling and removing). Peruse the boutique’s selection while your toes dry.

  Brickell, Beauty, Ritzy