September 8, 2009

Oribe Salon Miami

Fancy schmancy salon named for the luxe product line. Expect to wait for an appointment with a senior stylist, who might very well be off cutting the tresses of some supermodel.

  Flamingo & Lummus, Beauty, Celebrity Sightings, Ritzy

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

December 5, 2008

Nails 111 Miami

The lavender salon looks more powder room than nail factory. But the main focus is your digits. A quickie mani/pedi costs just $34 (a record low on South Beach). Or up the ante with the Highway to Heaven — a classic mani/pedi, plus massage. Bonus: They’re open till 9 p.m. weekdays.

  South Beach, Beauty, Cheap

September 15, 2008

Elisa Beauty and Barber Salon Miami

Hidden in a closet-size room in the back of the South Miami barbershop/nail salon, aesthetician Betty tweezes and waxes bushy brows into a perfect arch — all for a mere $10.

  South Miami, Beauty, Cheap

September 15, 2008

Pretty Nails Miami

At this South Miami nail salon, a manicure and pedicure (complete with moisturizers, massage chair, and scrubbing) rings in at just $22. Worth a drive to the unpretentious spot.

  South Miami, Beauty, Cheap

August 29, 2008

Salon Vaso Miami

New York transplant Vaso Spirou brings a Manhattan look to her second-floor South Beach salon. Vaso specializes in curly locks and color. The salon doubles as a bitty boutique with handbags, lingerie, and more.

  South Beach, Beauty

July 7, 2008

Contesta Rock Hair Miami

This funky Italian import is located on bustling tourist trap Espanola Way. But inside the boutique-sized salon, it’s all locals — including the hot Italian staffers. You’ll thoroughly enjoy a shampoo and cut with an accent on the side.

  Flamingo, Beauty

May 23, 2008

Salon Gilbert Miami

The retro salon offers cheap packages like the Lunch Express, a simultaneous manicure and blowout for $40. The lipstick-red space encourages girliness. And thanks to ammonia-free highlights and formaldehyde-free keratin treatments, it’s safe to bring your pregnant friends.

  Midtown, Beauty, Preggers

February 28, 2008

Snip Miami

The hip salon used to be inside the even hipper Base clothing shop. Now that it’s branched out on its own, the space doubles as an art gallery, showcasing local talent.

  Bayshore, Beauty, Artsy

September 12, 2007

Shampology Salon and Supply Miami

The fair-priced salon fits into the Design District with its artsy decor. Along with highly touted cuts and color, it sells great beauty lines. Note: half-price cuts on training days. Call for deets.

  Buena Vista, Beauty, Cheap