March 7, 2007

Joanna Vargas Skin Care New York

Calm, cool, and collected aesthetician administers her famed Triple Crown facials and body toning from a small studio near Grand Central. Pure oxygen in constant supply to cure jet lag and hangovers.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Beauty Junkies, Celebrity Sightings

October 3, 2008

Exhale Mind Body Spa New York

 Fun one-hour core fusion and energy flow classes aim to make you sweat.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Break a Sweat, Relax

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

November 5, 2008

Guerlain Spa New York

An entire floor of wellness heaven in The Waldorf Astoria hotel. Treatment rooms each have their own bathrooms, showers, and lockers. Chandeliers and bathrobes are designed for maximum opulence. Go for the two-hour Exceptional Orchidée Impériale Treatment facial or the five-hour Blissful Radiance package.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Indulgence, Relax

December 13, 2005

J'Adore Day Spa New York

Clean, efficient, no-frills waxing spot has you focus on your breathing as you get a Brazilian. The takeaway: practically painless and cost effective.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Cheap

February 19, 2004

Juvenex New York

Twenty-four-hour party people are welcome at the Korea Town spa that never closes. Last night’s bender is pummeled into the past, then frozen in the jade igloo sauna. If you end up getting the gyno spa cure (check the menu), do report back.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Detox, Hot Date