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

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

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

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

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