New York Magazine

This spa in Midtown's Little Seoul neighborhood showcases invigorating body scrubs and a relaxation "igloo" with putative healing powers.

Trying to be everything to everyone, these sister cut-and-color salons throw in spa services for good measure.

This full-service spa offers tropically-inspired treatment rooms complete with lifelike jungle murals and names like Island Paradise and Bamboo Forest.

This bustling nail joint is lauded for its quickie manicure and meticulous, hour-long pedicure.

A no-nonsense Russian mini-spa known for its quick Brazilian waxes and affordable mani-pedis.

Under the direction of Dr. Patrick O'Shaughnessy, this small anti-aging center offers a surprisingly expansive menu.

See the profile of this hair salon in Manhattan.

This minimalist spa offers a package that is anything but.

This busy Madison Avenue boutique spa specializes in speedy (and cheap!) French and Brazilian waxes that incorporate Lamaze breathing techniques.

Your go-to place for both an ancient healing art and hours-long facials that will leave you in aromatherapeutic bliss.

Le Cachet offers the mother lode in holistic treatments and advanced therapeutic gadgetry.

It’s all about the massage (and the “hot floor” lounge) at this classic health spa in the Jolly Hotel Madison Towers.

Miriam Shimunova's facials are gentle but firm, like having your mom do your facial.

This spa is as busy as its clients.

Bridal hair and makeup on location.

At Ramy Gafni’s unpretentious studio-boutique, brow jobs and makeup lessons put his “minimal makeup, maximum impact” philosophy in action.

A busy, budget-friendly spot for manicures and pedicures that last and last.

A beauty pit stop for massage, waxing, and Yon-ka facials as well as manicures and pedicures.

Utilitarian spa sacrifices luxury for deep tissue Qi Gong Tiu-Na and Shiatsu massage.

A one-of-a-kind salon specializing in facial hair removal.