New York Magazine

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.

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.

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

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.

This luxe skincare center (run by one of the masters of the business) offers full-service derm treatments and splurge-worthy makeup lessons.

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

Natural-looking, hand-sprayed custom tans that can give the illusion of a personal-training session.

The alpha and omega of understated, power-drenched Italian fashion.

Fountain of Youth anti-aging facials, waxing that's (relatively) ouchless, and Gita's old world expertise draw the elite to this venerated spa.

Glow's almost-edible facials, acupuncture, and sugar-infused massages will make you shrug off your Olympian schedule.

Short-wave electrolysis and laser hair removal by a practitioner with decades of experience.

Home of the famous robes de bande, or bandage dresses.

Get fit on your own terms via personally trained Pilates, outdoor workouts, and other customized regimes.

A pared-down spa specializing in hair removal via electrolysis and laser techniques.

This homey hair and scalp analysis center from the venerable French brand writes customized prescriptions for hair health.

You can trust this place for a quick and supremely cheap nail fix, but beware anything more extensive.

Flawless skin is the goal at this one-room spa, where facials, microdermabrasion, and threading are administered with gentle touch and technology.

Stylish hair cuts, affordable blow-outs, and every kind of waxing.