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Ignored mom's advice on sun protection? Visit this Upper East Side medi-spa for facial rehab in a boutique setting.

A striped pole, three chairs, and short, neat haircuts characterize this way-cheap drop-in Yorkville barber.

Regulars vouch for the reliable cuts and corrective color at this quaint neighborhood gem.

Oxygen and TLC are the key ingredients behind the dewy-skin look favored at this tiny, facials-only Upper East Side facility.

The chakra-opening, stress-reducing, circulation-improving "crystal bed" is the main attraction at this holistically oriented medi-spa.

West Coast import Bare Escentuals stocks all the latest products from their renowned mineral makeup line at this warmly lit boutique.

This Madison Avenue mainstay sets the standard for designer shopping with style.

With the no-hassle vibe of a corner nail salon, Buffspa possesses a sophisticated day-spa atmosphere.

Timeless fashions, leather accessories and stylish housewares from the iconic American designer.

Luxury fragrances and powders, limited edition scents, and artist-crafted French accessories at one of three Caron boutiques in the world.

Cellulite-chasing, wrinkle-taming Gallic gizmos courtesy of the mother-daughter beauty moguls Sylvie and Olivia Chantecaille.

Long-lasting manicures, pedicures, and waxes performed for a paltry price.

Complexion perfectionists swear by the facial and body treatments at this venerable French brand’s spa.

This tiny pharmacy stocks all the pricey hair doo-dads and European skin-care lines you crave.

Since 2004, this self-proclaimed "boutique pharmacy" has supplied hard-to-find European skin-care lines and cosmetics to a discerning clientele.

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With its surprisingly comprehensive supply of Guinot and other luxurious products, this uptown spa is an unassuming source for bridal pampering.

Beauty guru Suki Duggan's full-service salon brings shiny hair, slick nails, and lots of seaweed to the Upper East Side.

Discretion is paramount at this medical spa for facials, hair removal, and all the latest injectables.

A hidden salon that skips glam in favor of dependable cuts and a familial atmosphere.

Many spas now have affiliations with doctors who aren't actually on premises, but this is the real deal.

A pioneer in medical massage, Eastside continues to deliver straightforward therapeutic bodywork.

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This small, family-run Chinese massage shop reenergizes office workers with affordable reflexology, tui na, and acupuncture sessions.