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248 Broome St (btwn Orchard & Ludlow St), New York, NY
Hair Salon · Lower East Side · 37 tips and reviews
Gilt City: This cozy LES salon will get you pampered and in-the-know about local artists at the same time. They also offer free bang trims between appointments, so put down the scissors and call your stylist!
18 W 56th St ((between Ave. Of The Americas & 5th Ave)), New York, NY
Cosmetics Store · Midtown East · 6 tips and reviews
Lil Ly: There's a reason Julia Roberts, et al goes to Sania-she specializes in one thing and she does it to perfection. Her brow styling is not cheap at $65 a sesh, but she's worth it.
Jacqueline Weppner: The pedis are the best we've had in NYC. The staff is beyond kind, considerate + intricate in their work... Not to mention, the color lasts forever! Added bonus for being below the Merci NYC office!
25 Bond St (btwn Lafayette St & Bowery), New York, NY
Spa · NoHo · 8 tips and reviews
Gilt City: Need a quicker fix? You’ll want to try Completely Bare’s famous Brazilian bikini wax. It’s ideal for those eyeing that itsy-bitsy bikini, but who aren’t looking to go totally hairless.
Cosmetics Store · West Village · 32 tips and reviews
rosie (siman) yakob: the ladies at boom boom are sassy & fabulous! if you're looking for a brow wax and/or tint - this is the place to go! i'd also recommend their lash tint - leave your lashes looking great :)
15 E 37th St (Between 5th & Madison), New York, NY
Cosmetics Store · Garment District · 15 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Enormous selection of overstock and discontinued cosmetics & toiletries at unbelievable prices. They also have toys, snacks and other bric-a-brac. The staff will also make deals on the already disco
218 E 5th St (between 2nd Ave. & Cooper Square), New York, NY
Nail Salon · East Village · 20 tips and reviews
Gilt City: At Blush, a homemade sugar foot scrub will wave goodbye to pesky calluses—and a honey leg rub will have your gams looking shiny and smooth. This isn't your average buff/polish pedicure.
45 E 17th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Cosmetics Store · Union Square · 46 tips and reviews
Amber: Huge selection of everything at Sephora. It can get busy at lunch time but lots of helpful folks walking around to answer questions and help you spend more than you need to!
Gilt City: This full-service spa takes a modern and witty approach to rejuvenation: packages like “Yoga Toes,” “Peach Smoothie” (for bikini waxing), and “Spoil Me Rotten” say it all.
847 Lexington Ave Apt 2 (btwn E 64th & 65th St), New York, NY
Hair Salon · Upper East Side · 8 tips and reviews
Jamie Sanders: Meticulous attention to detail from the stylists and nail techs. Fabulous selection of polish, from Chanel and Dior to ysl and NARS. not even expensive but you'll look & feel like a million bucks!