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

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 19, 2009

Brownes & Co. Miami

A smaller version of the beloved Lincoln Road shop. It still has plenty of beauty products, from imported soap to organic shampoo. In the back is a minisalon for nails and waxing.

  Buena Vista, Beauty, Good for Gifts

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