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Kick-ass hairdressing expertise, solo art exhibitions, and killer cocktails draw A-listers to this private hair studio and gallery.

A blend of ancient therapies and innovative skincare (and stellar mani/pedis) keep regulars coming back to this Asian-inspired day spa.

The best in luxurious fragrance, home scents, skin care and bath and body products from around the world.

Alma Qeraxhiu’s razor-layered cuts and gentle color services are complemented by organic facials and body treatments.

Alycea Ungaro, the best-selling author of “Pilates: Body in Motion” and “The Pilates Promise,” is a bit of a guru.

One of Asia's hottest skincare lines has set up shop at this flagship store and day spa.

Relieve stress, balance energy, and take control of your well-being during private sessions with the Shiatsu practitioner and aromatherapist Amy Galper.

Happy feet are the goal at this West Village reflexology institution.

If Joan Jett, Josephine Baker, and Bettie Page all shared a dressing room, Anna Sui's shop would be it.

This cozy neighborhood salon enjoys a clientele of loyal regulars who return for the intimate, down-to-earth experience and affordable services.

Expert haircuts and traditional hot-towel shaves are available starting at 6:30 a.m. at this classic neighborhood barbershop, which dates to the thirties.

Bare-bones basement-level shiatsu plus a friendly acupuncturist-herbalist.

Texas native Armando Corral offers personalized, strand-pampering cuts and coloring in this intimate meatpacking salon.

Celebrity stylist Nick Arrojo  and his legion of stylists unleash their expert cutting and color services in this lively salon.

Astrological signs dictate cosmetic colors (like Yellow Fire lip gloss) at this portrait artist's whimsical makeup studio and art gallery.

This NoHo salon's modern good looks and customized cuts have secured a fierce allegiance from in-the-know locals.

Artisan Spa makes sitting through a manicure and pedicure entertaining.

For hard-core yogis only.

With an immaculate set-up and a menu as long as RuPaul's acrylic tips, this neighborhood salon is a cut above most.

Haircuts are cheap, fast and easy at this barn of a barbershop and salon.

Home of the $5 haircut, a barber-training school that’s an old-school New York original.

This yoga studio and lifestyle spa offers a host of ways to find your center, including cooking classes and Atmananda yoga sessions.

Lacking a street sign, this salon relies largely on word-of-mouth to lure its stylishly cerebral clientele.

Artistic cuts and color in a simply chic Nolita storefront.

Discover the antidote to the snooty spa experience at this homey West Village spot for all things beauty.