The Breast Cancer Site will fund 1% of a mammogram for each pair of Pink Ribbon Slippers purchased from shop.thebreastcancersite.com. With luxurious memory foam insoles and durable outsoles, these slippers offer your footsies true spa-like tranquility. Plus they’re only $19.95, so you can afford to splurge on several. Are you a busy little bee? Then <... >
A spa is a temple that takes relaxation to levels that even the Bahamas can’t. The world knows that the Thai have always known good hospitality and service. So trust the new Thai Privilege Spa in Soho to really get things right. They definitely know, for instance, that good technique and graciousness cannot be bought, <... >
Burning a candle in one’s ear may not seem like your ideal spa treatment, but would clear nasal passages and restored equilibrium lure you? Early on, I realized cotton swabs were not the best tools to remove earwax. That’s when the Japanese sticks came into play. However, recently, my curiosity peaked and that’s when I <... >
If you’re like me your mother didn’t tell you a thing about waxing and all of your info is from friends and magazines. I wish someone would have told me what I’m about to tell you. I decided to go to the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon and Spa on 5th Avenue for my inaugural <... >
No time for the spa? No problem. Step into the world of Akhassa, the DIY home spa collections easy enough for any novice, fast enough for any go-getter and relaxing enough for even the most stressed out (trust me!). Out of the four home spas – Ignite, Retreat, Define and Nurture – I grabbed up <... >
What could be better than warm oil dripping on your forehead while having your feet, legs, arms and shoulders massaged? How about having that experience in a “green” building? After 25 years in midtown, Pratima Ayurvedic Skincare Spa has moved to Soho and their new digs on Greene Street between Prince and Spring was designed <... >
‘Tis the seas-for pedicures that is. And while they may be essential, regular pedis can surely wreak havoc on the wallet, ranging in price from $12 to infinity squared. Never fear – if you have a little time, a little money, and a little gumption you can get sandal-ready feet in the privacy of your <... >
What the frick is this Laser Genesis Facial treatment? In today’s youth and beauty culture…name the hottest non-surgical, cosmetic laser skincare technology…go! Are you kidding me? I have utterly no concept. You know very well that beauty-rejuv depot one-stop shopping has never been my thing, but this earthy girl is committed to learning the techno-beauty <... >
My last trip to Brooklyn led me to the grand opening of a ‘green’ restaurant in Fort Greene, Brooklyn’s next yuppie family zone. Minutes from downtown, the restaurants, stores, and cultural centers explain why it’s so popular but one rarely sees full-service spas like those plentiful in Midtown Manhattan. However, northern Brooklyn is now home <... >
Walking through the front door of Spa Ja is like walking through a portal that lifts you to another space and time. Almost immediately the sound, scents, and red and black Eastern-inspired design, transports you to Japan in the late 1800s where her soft demeanor and erotic disposition enhanced a woman’s beauty. Spa Ja opened <... >
When you walk around the meatpacking district, you’re almost automatically transported to another time and place. Like so many of NYC’s little secrets, it’s hard to believe this section of our metropolis is only a few subway stops from the hubbub of Times Square. The vibe is trendy yet classic; full of activity yet surprisingly <... >
Exhale is a beautiful wellness day spa with two locations in NYC, one in Los Angeles and others scattered throughout the country. The philosophy of the spa is transformation through the mind body connection. One of Exhale Spa’s specialty services is the 60-minute Power Facial, designed for those who need to tighten, firm and lift <... >
On a sunny April Day, the petit powerhouse behind Acqua Beauty Bar, Jamie Ahn, took time out of her busy schedule to show me her latest project, Townhouse Spa. Tiptoeing around the construction site in platforms with a structured Monogram Vuitton in hand, she eloquently detailed the many features of this triplex spot. Frankly, it’s <... >
The quest for beautiful skin continues to reach new heights thanks to the technological advances of our age. Beauty, it seems, is not only skin deep. The buzz around cosmeceuticals, medically advanced products that fuse cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, is growing strong thanks to the advent of the Medi-Spa. Ushering in this trend is the Skin <... >
In Manhattan’s Upper West side exists a true holistic day spa. No frills or pomp and stance lurk here – just honest-to-goodness wellness. As I rang the buzzer and made my way up the flight of stairs to the second floor I have to admit, I was a bit mesmerized by my anticipation of the <... >
Webster defines a Haven as a place offering favorable opportunities or conditions. Haven Day Spa, located at 150 Mercer Street in Soho, lived up to this definition by offering both. The French doors in the front are the entryway into an eclectic décor, mixed with Indian, Moroccan and French Country influences. The soothing, meditative music <... >
Banyan is neither the green lovers paradise with streaming meditation music nor the upscale spa, decorated with stark, modern furniture. This inviting SoHo spa, designed by Alan Chan, offers a Zen-like ambiance, and separate floors for men and women. The relaxing environment is a result of Eastern-inspired design, best exhibited through the leaves painted on <... >
Valentine’s Day is long gone, but we don’t need a holiday to pamper our partner, do we? How about something that would soothe your tired body as well as your honey’s, but won’t break the bank? It’s not that they’re not worth it, but who can resist a deal? This way you can take them <... >
There’s something cool about the “less is more” notion. I use it a lot when I do ads – continually telling the client “no, no the logo doesn’t have to be that big.” But I never thought it was a phrase I’d use to describe a spa. In the case of Ettia’s Holistic Spa on <... >
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Why not enjoy a sensual spa treatment with your loved one? The brand new Banyan CitiSPA in Soho is cranking up the sizzle in February, offering a spicy hot special for Valentine’s Day. You and your “sweetie” can get the party started by turning up the passion for <... >
