New York Magazine

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

This low-key day spa specializes in state-of-the-art exfoliations and treatments geared toward lasting benefits for the complexion.

This intimate hotel spa comforts clients with aromatherapy massages, Dr. Hauschka facials, and seasonal crushed-fruit scrubs.

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

The chakra-opening, stress-reducing, circulation-improving "crystal bed" is the main attraction at this holistically oriented medi-spa.

A holistic day spa that opts for nonchalant over luxe.

Hardly an ecologically-minded institute for anti-aging, this medspa keeps a physician on hand for Botox and Restylane injections.

This intimate Kew Gardens spa is a local magnet for all-natural face and body treatments and thorough manicures.

This spa in Midtown's Little Seoul neighborhood showcases invigorating body scrubs and a relaxation "igloo" with putative healing powers.

Brows, bikini lines and acne get whipped into shape at this small, sun-drenched Brooklyn day spa.

This spa and healing center approaches health and beauty through the practice of traditional Ayurvedic techniques.

This neighborhood salon and spa offers an extensive, full-service menu ranging from mud wraps to makeup application, but still welcomes walk-ins.

With the no-hassle vibe of a corner nail salon, Buffspa possesses a sophisticated day-spa atmosphere.

The Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa has helped make the Plaza a destination again.

This luxe wine-centric spa opened in October 2008, becoming the fourth Vintothérapie spa in the world and the first to be located in an urban setting, rather than a European vineyard.

Cellulite-chasing, wrinkle-taming Gallic gizmos courtesy of the mother-daughter beauty moguls Sylvie and Olivia Chantecaille.

See the profile of this spa in Manhattan.

Look beyond eye exams to this hidden hotspot for cosmetic, correctional, and reconstructive surgical skin and eye procedures.

This full-service spa offers tropically-inspired treatment rooms complete with lifelike jungle murals and names like Island Paradise and Bamboo Forest.

Complexion perfectionists swear by the facial and body treatments at this venerable French brand’s spa.

Tucked into a top-flight gym, this boutique spa extends its customized treatments to a breezy rooftop deck.

Cleo II stays open until midnight to accommodate Gramercy-area ladies seeking late-night manis, pedis, and massages.

This skincare and hair removal maven nestled in The New Yorker Hotel gets rave reviews for her clinical yet friendly approach.

This depilatorium focuses on permanent hair removal; gentle, state-of-the-art techniques; and airbrushed and glued-on skin embellishments.

Personalized care in high style at a private club and hotel in the meatpacking district.