DO NOT tell me to “just relax”. Hearing this only stresses me out and infuriates me. But, when I arrived at the spa instructing me to ‘Just Calm Down’, I actually felt…well, calm. And that was even before experiencing the ever-relaxing and culturally infused Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage, offered exclusively at the Flatiron district spa, <... >

When I walked into Exhale Spa on Central Park South two weeks ago, the condition of my feet was beyond distressing. Caution: The following is not for the squeamish. I had innumerable blisters, two-week-old, purplish-red, chipped nail polish, calluses as tough as rhino-skin and a few other atrocious abrasions that made me feel particularly guilty <... >

“Relax Your Mind”, “Returning to Now” and “Releasing the Past”. More than just titles of album tracks, these phrases are sound advice for your relaxation time. Studies continue to show that music can produce physiological changes in heart rate and respiration, and most people report that music can stir feelings and emotions too. No wonder <... >

How many times have your Choos caught a street grate today? How many people were you shoved up against on your subway commute this morning? How many coworkers got credit for something you did at work this afternoon? The stresses of life and particularly New York City can affect even the best yoga devotees out <... >

Ahhhhh!!! The relaxation and rejuvenation that a visit to your favorite spa gives is hard to resist. But since we all don’t have the time in our busy (and budgeted) lives to, we can still experience a bit of bliss and serenity at home- even in our teensy, tiny NYC apartment bathrooms. Take advantage of <... >

Remember when you were a little kid and you used to play house, store, school, or restaurant? Well, I’d bet that Rachael Cunningham, Licensed Esthetician and the Director at New York Laser & Aesthetics, scrapped the apron and pieces of chalk and played ‘spa’ instead. Fortunately for Rachael and for her clients, that foray into <... >

Attention, Prada “aficionados”: You’ve got the handbag, the shoes, the sunglasses, and LG’s sleek Prada phone. Now the chic Italian fashion brand that Miuccia built ,has gone from runway sashay to spa foray as the Ritz-Carlton debuts its new line of Prada facials and body treatments. “We basically took two of the best luxury brands <... >

Jen is the ultimate “it’ girl. She’s smart. She’s funny. She’s gorgeous. She’s got a fantastic job, fantastic friends and a closet packed with the latest styles. Jen is in a relationship with an equally fabulous guy…his name is Mark. But Jen has a couple of little secrets she’d like to keep from Mark; and <... >

If it hurts, you’re going to the wrong dentist. And if the dentist is only looking at your mouth then you’re going to the wrong cosmetic dentist. I met with Dr. Larry Rosenthal to discuss how cosmetic dentistry has dramatically changed as well as how it’s dramatically changed us. He should know. Dr. Larry, as <... >

When I was a kid, my mom used to call the stretch of leg from knee to hip the “lonesome road.” Well, that road is not heavily traveled today, but the summer does bring a fair share of rubber-neckers – and I doubt any of us want the stems under our super-skinny minis to look <... >

It’s a lazy July afternoon, the mid-day summer heat makes shopping in the city an actual health hazard, and your apartment is equally unbearable since the landlord still hasn’t fixed the air-conditioning. What’s a girl to do? Sure, we could strip down to our undies and stick our head into the freezer to get a <... >

The word safari means journey in Swahili. It conjures images of khakis, binoculars, and weird hats. It oozes excitement and exploration. The New York spa scene can be just as exciting as any savannah in Africa. So in the spirit of discovery, I traversed the perilous streets of Manhattan to experience some unusual and extraordinary <... >

(with input from the BN Staff) OK, so you’re in desperate need of a facial, you’re sick of the florescent lights of the $7 manicure place on the corner and your best friend is visiting from out of town and you want to show her that peace and tranquility are actually possible in Manhattan. Who <... >

This past March my husband and I were preparing to celebrate our one year anniversary. It just so happened that we were way overdue for a vacation, too. Ever since coming home from our highly caloric 2-week Hawaiian honeymoon of indulgence and gluttony, we’ve been carrying with us what one might call the ‘married 15′ <... >

There are 1,326,792 spas in New York City. Ok, maybe that’s a little bit of an exaggeration. But the real number can seem just as daunting. New York is home to a myriad of spas, and they can be as unique and individualized as the women that call the city home. This month, we’ve taken <... >

One of these warm, sunny spring days hop on a train and get out of NYC- and head straight for idyllic Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island. Moss Spa created by Melissa Tara, is part of an 18th century house that Melissa has given an earthy character with color schemes of green, brown, and orange. She’s <... >

Beauty must suffer. In the name of good grooming, our moms and grandmothers endured painful eyebrow plucking, inhaling toxic perm solution fumes and the restless nights and stiff necks that were the result of sleeping in two dozen hard pink rollers. We at BeautyNews believe that while it’s ok to be a beauty fanatic, it’s <... >

Whether you’re a daring or demure diva (or somewhere in between), you can be assured your nails’ needs will be met by this season’s color palettes. We’re talking bold and luscious watermelon and enigmatic black to airy pink iridescence and innocent nude gold shimmer. And we’ve got a polish for every personality. This spring, planet <... >

The first time you were a no call, no show. This time, you’re only 15 minutes late because you came straight from the gym. You hop on the treatment table and your cell phone goes off. Do you answer? Of course. As your therapist starts applying massage oil, you scold her for using grapeseed oil <... >

Contrary to widespread Muppet belief, it’s actually easier than you’d think to be green (Kermit, we love you!). This month, BeautyNewsNYC decided to pay homage to those fabulous and environmentally-conscious entrepreneurial women who allow us to indulge and pamper ourselves without damaging our environment. Pevonia: Fit for a Goddess The concept is holistic synergy. The <... >