February 20, 2007

Solarus Salon & Spa Washington, D.C.

Old faves (massages, seaweed wraps, hair styling, and facials) meet new (a time capsule treatment with light therapy) at this friendly spot owned by a mother and daughter.

  Courthouse, Beauty

September 14, 2006

Toka Salon Washington, D.C.

Hair takes top billing (confident, chic stylists color away), but spa services in tiny back rooms also make the cut.

  Penn Quarter, Beauty

September 14, 2006

Toka Salon Washington, D.C.

Hair takes top billing (confident, chic stylists color away), but spa services in tiny back rooms also make the cut.

  Georgetown, Beauty

August 17, 2006

Hela Spa Washington, D.C.

  Georgetown, Beauty, Retreat

February 22, 2006

Celadon Spa Washington, D.C.

Slip past drab office buildings into this soothing urban spa for fruit-based facials and elaborate hair treatments.

  Penn Quarter, Beauty

January 30, 2006

Aveda Institute Washington, D.C.

Beautify on a budget. Supervised student stylists and aestheticians administer mani/pedis, hair treatments, and waxing in a no-frills setting.

  Penn Quarter, Beauty, Cheap

January 2, 2006

Piaf Washington, D.C.

Hairstyling, brow shaping, and lash extensions are all reasons to let out your inner-French songstress at the tiny downtown salon.

  Downtown, Beauty