September 8, 2009

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental New York

Holistic palace delivers the royal treatment in every sense (for example, instead of getting treatments, you go on “journeys”). Who knew you were so well suited to pomp and circumstance?

  Hell's Kitchen, Beauty, Retreat, Ritzy

September 8, 2009

Mario Badescu Skin Care New York

The first and last word in facials. Mile-long list of impressive clientele. Plenty of products to take home (the drying lotion is a lifesaver).

  East Side, Beauty, Beauty Junkies, Celebrity Sightings

September 8, 2009

Whittemore House New York

  Downtown, Beauty, Beauty Junkies, Edgy

September 8, 2009

Shobha New York

Simple, clean, and affordable, with a no double-dipping policy and post-wax threading to clear out the strays.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Beauty Junkies, Cheap

September 8, 2009

Great Jones Spa New York

Hydrotherapy rules at this luxe coed water cure lounge, where dipping into bubbling pools, saunas, and steam rooms is encouraged post-massage. Ask about the Vichy showers.

  Downtown, Beauty, Detox, Organic

September 8, 2009

Sense at The Carlyle New York

Get the ultimate in A-list luxe spa treatments, including the Carlyle Signature Ritual, a two-hour antiaging facial that smoothes fine lines.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Ritzy

September 8, 2009

Shobha New York

Simple, clean, and affordable, with a no double-dipping policy and post-wax threading to clear out the strays.

  Downtown, Beauty, Beauty Junkies, Cheap

September 8, 2009

Blue Mint New York

Diminutive Soho retreat focuses on the best of Eastern holistic therapies with seasoned aestheticians using herbal ingredients for facials and bodywork.

  Downtown, Beauty, Detox, Organic