Beauty
Defuzz in a Hot New York Minute
Wax on, wax off: Go bare in the blink of an eye.
Beauty
Wax on, wax off: Go bare in the blink of an eye.
Boys and girls can have their nether and other regions (back, finger, face) defuzzed at this cheeky waxing and brow salon. Nervous? Grab a stress ball, check out the illustrated guide for Brazilian virgins, and take home a postwax repair kit.
Shag alums Moe Smith and Brian Rand dole out forward-thinking cuts and color at a sleek downtown spot decked out with Italian sinks and custom wood furniture. Sip iced tea at the communal color station and enjoy the skylight views during your rinse.
Skip the harsh UV rays and head to one of our handpicked spots for your best spray tan ever.
Embrace your inner twisted sister with this heatproof hairdo.
Never suffer another blister (seriously) with this nongreasy, portable balm.
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Get centered with relaxing breathing exercises.
From spa treatments to kitchen therapy, we’ve got all you need to get healthy and beautiful this summer.
Visit this ecofriendly studio for group classes in the Stott Pilates, Gyrotonic, and TRX methods.
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Here’s to you, Ms. Robinson! She and her crew are masters of color (perfectly messy, beachy highlights) and cut. The feminine-meets-industrial Flatiron space has cool design ideas (art hanging from clipboards, plush cube chairs), brow clean-ups, and a natural deep treatment that’s free for clients.
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This sleek Pilates studio, which caps class sizes at four or eight, is the only local spot that teaches the Fletcher method (moves are choreographed with breath patterns).
You may never have to blow-dry your hair again. Yes, we’re serious.
Break a sweat and show off your best dance moves at a freestyle workout party.
Get your nails did and drink up at the Chicago outpost of the mini empire known for Martinis & Manicures. The best DJs spin girl-group oldies that get the whole room dancing.