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

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

December 6, 2006

Grooming Lounge Washington, D.C.

Hot-lather shaves, massages, and treatment packages will properly pamper even the manliest men.

  Downtown, Beauty

May 11, 2006

Spa at the Four Seasons Washington, D.C.

This lavish spa welcomes a who’s who of D.C. politicos. Facial products include Kate Somerville and Carita. Stay for a steam and whirlpool.

  Georgetown, 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