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.

  Beauty, Beauty Junkies, Cheap

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.

  Beauty, Beauty Junkies, Cheap

September 8, 2009

J. Sisters New York

Don’t expect any love. But the famed waxing spot (run by sisters Jocely, Jonice, Joyce, Janea, Juracy, Jussara, and Judseia Padilha) is revered by a host of glamour gals for good reason.

  Beauty, Celebrity Sightings, Hurts like a Bitch

September 8, 2009

Pepper Pastor Salon New York

Beauty salon nods to fantasy and glamour. Sit on a 19th-century Victorian sofa, marvel at magnifying glass sconces, a chandelier made of clawed-feet candle sticks, vintage jewelry, and floating wood shelves lined with Philip B and Oribe products. It’s all about making an impact. Let your stylist do the talking.

  Beauty, Beauty Junkies, Edgy

September 8, 2009

Whittemore House New York

Highly stylized salon in a gorgeous landmark townhouse. Color director Victoria Hunter wields a mean hair paintbrush (she’s known for creating soft highlights and lots of dimension). Stylist Colby Alcantar has a sharp snip and a fresh point of view for your do.

Photo: Courtesy of Whittemore House

  Beauty, Beauty Junkies, Edgy

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.

  Beauty, Detox, Organic