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

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.

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

Pampering without pretension at this Greenwich Village day spa.

Blowouts, not to mention sleek and shiny hair, are the main thing here.

Lighters, cigars, and bongs meet luxurious bath and body products at this multi-tasking emporium.

You can embark on a personalized journey to wellness with the integrative treatments (and excellent massages) at this holistic healing center.

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The oldest pharmacy in the U.S. features a great selection of cosmetics, herbal remedies and skincare brands from around the world.

This intimate women's wear boutique favors classic pieces over anything trendy or fashion forward.

State-of-the-art sunless tanning beds (plus a UV-free spray booth for those keen on avoiding rays) in a swank downtown location.

Big, sexy blowouts, clip-on extensions, and mother nature-inspired color keep this low-key, family-run business-in-a-brownstone growing.

Owned by a former preschool teacher and nanny, this colorful kids’ salon and boutique is dedicated to providing children with an easygoing trim.

Martha Stewart's stylist of choice.

Best known for its expert wax work, this neighborly storefront spa also offers fuss-free facials and thorough nail treatments.

The rockabilly barbers of Freemans Sporting Club provide decadent, old-school shaves at the brand’s second, expanded outpost.

At this modest Ayurvedic spa, ancient mind-body principles underlie personalized facials and restorative massages.

The former neon aesthetic has given way to more understated hues since onetime manager Dominick Ameno turned owner in 2006.

At Gemini Salon you can opt for the patented Opti-smooth straightening treatment.

Specializing in laser hair removal, this discreet, model-frequented spa also offers state-of-the-art facials and reasonably priced nail services

Iranian immigrant Jeniette Melamed’s namesake spa is nothing fancy, but its celebrity clientele find it as familiar and satisfying as a plate of comfort food.

See the profile of this fitness/yoga studio in Manhattan.

A cozy, no-frills salon for natural, textured cuts and experienced colorists.

This stuff won't melt under lights, but it does wash off.