This Brazilian-owned salon specializes in expertly-colored highlights and face-framing cuts for all hair textures.

Homey, laid-back, and very friendly, De Novo excels at facials that are both relaxing and thorough.

When there’s not a minute to spare, Midtowners duck into this venerable day spa for fast and surprisingly affordable services.

Practical patrons on a budget seek out this convenient, compact midtown storefront spa and its European-trained aestheticians.

After a vinyasa, anusara, or power yoga class, extend your bliss with a stroll in Central Park.

Veteran esthetician Faina Shafir insists on a staff well-trained in clinical skin care at her small, spare European day spa.

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Streams of New Yorkers flock to this townhouse salon for the bikini waxes these seven Brazilian sisters are famous for.

This small hotel spa delivers Ritz-Carlton privacy and service, and decadent signature treatments.

The former director of the men’s division at Paul Labrecque, Martial Vivot went out on his own in 2008 with this devoted-to-men salon.

Intensive, medical-grade pedicures by private appointment.

A peaceful hideaway specializing in consistent cuts and Brazilian hair-straightening.

On a well-traveled corner, this solid, well-priced salon offers experienced stylists and international flair.

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Shizuka’s signature microfacial combines Eastern and Western modalities and clinical and holistic methodologies to create a soothing spa experience.

Hair is the enemy at this mod Brazilian spa, which specializes in waxing, tanning, and lymphatic drainage.

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Styled like a tony townhouse, this mingle-friendly spa draws in gents for barbering and ladies for high-tech relaxing.