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Live or work in Midtown?
No need to hop the cross-town bus for highly acclaimed microderm, internationally
recognized laser hair removal and the hottest yoga classes in town. Midtown Manhattan is literally aglow with stylish spas and salons. Here are our faves:
L'Institut
Sothys New York
37 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
212.688.9400
Like its sister spa in Paris, L'Institut Sothys New
York offers the quintessential French spa experience. "The difference between
Sothys and other day spas is that we make it a priority to provide the human touch
to everything we do," said Trena Ross, Spa Director, L'Institut Sothys New York.
"We rely less on machines and more on actually touching our clients from the outside-in.
Our goal is to create a safe and nurturing environment where each person can feel
comfortable in their own skin." Aesthetically, the impressive 5,000-square-foot
space incorporates dramatically curved ceilings and walls along with a sculpted
stairway.
Luminesa
Medi Spa
24 East 36th Street, Ground Floor
(Corner of 36th and Madison Avenue Across From the Morgan Library and Museum)
New York, NY 10016
(800) 430-7545
The Cellulite Center at Luminesa Medi-Spa
welcomes the residents of Murray Hill and all of New York to the benefits of Endermologie®,
the Sudatonic Slimming System", Electro-Lipolysis Stimulation System, Lift
6 Cosmecanique®, Aquarejuvenation" and/or Triactive LaserDermology"
and advanced anti-aging skin care.
This chic ground floor location at 220
Madison Avenue, between 36th and 37th Streets (directly across the street from
the Morgan Museum and Library), offers body and facial treatments and a host of
other pampering services to make you beautiful all over.
Nina's
European Day Spa for Men and Women
5 West 35th Street
New York, NY
10001
212.594.9610
Nina's background in cosmetology began in
Russia in 1972. She has 31 years of skin care and body treatment experience. Nina's
European Spa is 2,000 square feet, has 13 calming and spotless rooms, manicure
and pedicure area and a separate waiting room. Some of Nina's secrets are using
the most sophisticated treatments such as Collagen, Vitamin C Microdermabrasion,
glycolic-peel facials and photo rejuvenation.
Nuvision
MedSpa NYC
20 East 46th St., Ste. 501
at Madison Ave and 46th New
York City, NY USA, 10017
866.508.0129
Perched high
above 46th Street East in Midtown Manhattan, Nuvision´s recently completed
medspa serves up surgical-like results without the scalpel. Meaning non-invasive
services such as Botox, Photofacials, Isolaz and more, deliver stunning results
minus the downtime.
Medical Director, Dr. Jerreyll Jackson, MD, is a board-certified
ophthalmologist known for his expertise in Botox treatments, Dermal Fillers (think
Juvederm and Restylane) and Laser Vision Correction Surgery.
Rani Spa
587 10th Ave.
New York City, NY 10036
917.534.6486
Waxing, threading, Ayurvedic Facials, manis, pedis and more abound at this Midtown West destination. Dr. Rani Thukral, the spa's namesake proprietor, even offers gratis 20 minute consultation to NYC pretties who want to learn more about aryuvedic healing using traditional Indian methodologies. Facial and hair care products sold here include Rani Spa's very own facial care, along with Atina and Anju cosmetics.
Salon
Santa Cruz
254 5th Avenue
New York City, NY 10001
212.684.2386
Salon Santa Cruz prides itself on its multi-talented stylists who
turn out cutting edge cuts & color and do superior work with all hair types. But
it's the staff's all-around expertise with curly hair that has those in the know
talking. (The staff at Salon Santa Cruz has been recognized and sought after as
top curly hair stylists for over twenty years.) Stylist-Owner Santa Cruz calls
upon her experience as a runway model, make-up artist and stylist/colorist to
deliver stunning looks. As a Latina stylist, she works with the complete spectrum
of textures that reflect the ethnic make-up of the Latino community--hair that
ranges from bone straight to very tight curls.
Salon
Ziba
200 W. 57th St.
New York City, NY 10019
917.934.3579
The
name Ziba means beautiful and at Salon Ziba in Manhattan, beautiful hair is effortless
and affordable. Boasting an International team of stylists that specialize in
all hair types to accommodate a diverse clientele, Salon Ziba makes couture hair
available for a fraction of the cost. Owner Alonso Salguero ran a family business
in Colombia before opening Salon Ziba, while General Manager Olivier Pezeron,
originally from France, is an experienced hairstylist who previously managed a
Jean Louis David salon. High brow credentials aside, Salon Ziba offers an affordable
option for haute hair design and even accommodates walk-in bookings seven days
a week.
Yelo
315 West 57th Street
Between 8th and 9th Avenue
New York City, NY 10019
646.652.6040
YeloSpa is a unique wellness experience featuring 7 completely customized treatment rooms called the "YeloCab". Personalize your aromatherapy, sound and lighting and enjoy a mini-vacation in the heart of NYC.
YeloSpa is a sanctuary designed to help urbanites deal with the pressures of modern life through a unique combination of wellness and spa treatments. You emerge feeling revived, refreshed and balanced.
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