Live or work in Soho?
You don't need to board the "6" train to find the perfect arch, a decadent scrub
in hot chocolate or a posh pedi. Find all these beauty secrets and more at the
spas and salons that line these village blocks.  Medical
Aesthetics
73 Spring Street
Suite 606
New York City, NY
10012
212.966.3991
SoHo is known for its high fashion retailers,
quirky boutiques and the quintessential New York lifestyle. Fitting right in and,
not to mention, keeping New Yorkers looking their best is Dr. Leslie Gertsman
and her boutique medical spa, Medical Aesthetics. Dr. Gertsman is a board-certified
physician who specializes in the art of Aesthetic Medicine. Because of her unique
background, Dr. Gerstman takes a holistic approach to aesthetics and performs
all her procedures in a comfortable, relaxed setting. Offering noninvasive cosmetic
procedures, overseeing nutrition, and lending an "artistic eye" all allow Dr.
Gerstman to alter the aging process, creating natural looking results. But it
is Dr. Gerstman's compassionate nature and genuine demeanor that make her one
of NYC's top Aesthetic physicians and has earned her the title of 2007 Best of
Citysearch Medical Spa.
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- Haven
150 Mercer Street
212.343.3515
Descend into this haven of one-of-a-kind body treatments.
Haven is brewing up the perfect batch of hot chocolate just for your body. "Hot
Chocolate" is a specialized scrub and rub with several chocolate infused and scented
products. Haven's 15 treatment spaces host facials, electrolysis, massage and
waxing (also a specialty here).
*Mani tip: After your manicure, you'll
receive your file, buff and nail pad in a paper bag. Bring them back next time
and you'll receive $1 off your next mani.
- Maria Bonita
Salon and Spa
12 Prince Street
212.431.1520
This hotbed
of hair talent has a Latin flair with Bossa Nova tunes playing most days. Several
hair stylists specialize in the latest trends in cuts and colors, and waxing,
facials and other body treatments are offered in two treatment rooms.
*Hot
tip: Bikini waxes are "muy especial" at Maria Bonita.
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Pir Cosmetics
14 Prince Street
212.219.1290
Adore the brows
of the latest cover girl? Show Franchie Pir and he'll pluck you to perfection.
This well-recognized cosmetic guru, known for creating the flawless arches on
your favorite celebs, has even designed his own brand of tweezers. Add a pair
to your cart, along with exclusive cosmetics such as Tina Earnshaw, Talika Paris,
Kevin Aucoin, Madina Milano, Pretty Pretty, La Cove and Alison Raffaele.
- Space
155 Avenue of the Americas
212.647.8588
Relatively new on the
Soho scene, this gorgeous,
modern salon offers a clean, chic, friendly environment for hair cuts, color,
styling and hair straightening with the Liscio system. Manicures, pedicures and
waxing are also available, and hair conditioning treatments are considered a signature
service at Space.
- Spa Belles
202 Spring Street
212.334.3727
This belle of the ball specializes in skin care. Facials, body treatments,
microdermabrasion, massage and oxygen therapy are among the many headliners. The
menu also offers more than a dozen different facials with custom approaches. But
the Collagen 90-11 facial and Oxygen Therapy definitely ring our bell. Nail service,
waxing and air spray tan are also hot attractions.
- Bundles
of Beauty:
A skip around the corner from Space and Spa Belles sit two
fine beauty warehouses: Origins (402 W. Broadway) and Aveda (456 W.
Broadway), both known for their organic, holistic approach to skin care and
beauty.
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