January 18, 2007

Brownes & Co. Miami

It’s teaming with beauty products: fancy imported soap, expensive candles, botanical shampoos. This is where you want gifts from. The upstairs houses the spa and nail salon. It’s pricey but good.

  City Center, Beauty, Good for Gifts

September 8, 2009

Voi Beauty Salon & Spa Miami

The Sunny Isles Beach spa specializes in facials and skincare. The European-trained aestheticians customize each treatment to your skin type. Also on hand: high-end beauty products from René Furterer and Moroccan Oil.

  Sunny Isles Beach, Beauty

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

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Miami

This five-star spa will cost you a pretty penny, but it’s worth it. The 15,000-square-foot space has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Biscayne Bay. Added perks include yoga and tai chi.

  Brickell Key, Beauty, Great View, 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

July 15, 2008

Guerlain Spa Miami

The only Florida location of the famed spa brand. The luxe Guerlain Spa, a 10,000-square-foot space in The Regent Bal Harbour, houses a waterfall and bamboo floors. There are hydrotherapy facilities and Vichy shower body treatments. Services are opulent, as are prices.

  Bal Harbour, Beauty, Indulgence, Relax

July 15, 2008

Myra & Company Miami

Along with the usual massages, facials, and such, Myra offers workouts ending on a Power Plate (a vibrating platform that tones muscles and releases energy).

  Hometown, Beauty, Wellness