Nancy Einhart | April 11, 2011 7:45 amWaxing isn't relaxing, but it's better if you feel like you're in good hands. From the minute I stepped into her cozy studio, Julie McCarthy made me feel at ease. Tucked into Sola Salon Studios — a sort of beauty mini mall — Jules Makeup & Skincare (660 Market St., Suite 212, 415-370-4293) is barely big enough to contain Julie's bubbly personality, but considering I remember her perkiness and not pain, I can't complain.Read More
Nancy Einhart | March 25, 2011 8:44 amWho says a Financial District nail salon has to be all business? Nestled amid a sea of office buildings, Vanity Beauty Lounge delivers luxurious manicures fast enough to fit into your lunch break, but the setting feels more like a leisurely cocktail hour. With its cranberry and charcoal color palette, swanky chandeliers, and beveled mirrors, this Embarcadero Center stopoff is designed for modern working women on the go who still place a premium on style.Read More
Nancy Einhart | March 4, 2011 8:00 amTreat your skin to the creme de la creme at this posh Pacific Heights spa. The minute you walk past the girlish, silhouetted sign in front of this romantic Victorian retreat, you'll feel like a princess; the shabby-chic chandelier and antiquey blue telephone certainly don't hurt. All of Le Creme's royal treatments feature natural ingredients like fresh flowers, fruits, and essential oils, making them ideal for the most delicate skin.Read More
Nancy Einhart | February 25, 2011 8:00 amEven if there's no major vacation on your horizon, you still deserve a mini retreat. At Carrie Jossel Waxing, located inside the spa-tastic confines of Union Retreat, waxing becomes a way of pampering, rather than a chore. A meticulous expert who's spent years perfecting her process, Jossel makes it a priority to make clients feel comfortable and relaxed, whether she's delivering a delicate Brazilian or offering suggestions for rehabbing overplucked eyebrows.Read More
Jaime Richards | February 10, 2011 2:10 pmIf stereotypes ring true, most men would rather be downing beers and catching the game instead of getting pampered at the spa. But in reality, when most dudes give spas a chance, they're pleasantly surprised. "We are seeing more and more men that are interested in going to the spa, and there isn’t the stigma that there used to be," explains Stacey Parks of Spa Claremont in Berkeley, CA.Read More
Nancy Einhart | January 28, 2011 7:45 amThis seasoned pro will make you glow. Olga Samson grew up in the pampering business: both her mom and cousin are spa-industry veterans. Now, she aims high(-end), bringing the best of what she learned during stints at Burke Williams and Intercontinental Hotels to design the ultimate spa experience.Read More
Nancy Einhart | January 26, 2011 7:45 amPeace out of work and pop into Tranquility Nail Spa, a peaceful oasis located conveniently in the Financial District, where you can stop in on your lunch break and leave refreshed and repolished. The aptly named Refresh-Mint Pedicure soothes your tootsies with a bath of fresh mint, lemon, and peppermint oil, followed by a minty sugar scrub and a peppermint lotion massage. Follow up your pedi with a parrafin dip to lock in that newfound moisture.Read More
Larkin Clark | January 18, 2011 8:00 amForget harsh smells, abrasive technicians, and florescent lights – Pinkies Nail Salons are all about making you feel at home. With six Bay Area locations, this salon spa commonwealth doesn’t skimp when it comes to friendly service, warm décor, and luxurious amenities. Pamper yourself pink with nonpareil nail, waxing, tinting, and tanning services, which have earned "best of" awards from SF Gate Baylist, Citysearch, and Palo Alto Weekly.Read More
Larkin Clark | January 18, 2011 8:00 amForget harsh smells, abrasive technicians, and florescent lights – Pinkies Nail Salons are all about making you feel at home. With six Bay Area locations, this salon spa commonwealth doesn’t skimp when it comes to friendly service, warm décor, and luxurious amenities. Pamper yourself pink with nonpareil nail, waxing, tinting, and tanning services, which have earned "best of" awards from SF Gate Baylist, Citysearch, and Palo Alto Weekly.Read More
Nancy Einhart | January 11, 2011 8:00 amReduce, recycle, and renew at Epi Center MedSpa & Epi Center Medical Associates, where eco-conscious practices sync up with expert skin care. Refreshingly convenient to Union Square, this chic, LEED-certified space incorporates recycled fabrics, eco-friendly paints, and other sustainable materials to help you sustain your skin's health for years to come. Under the tutelage of cofounder Dr. Patrick Bitter Sr., Epi Center offers cutting-edge skin technology — including laser hair removal, Pixel skin resurfacing, and the signature PhotoFacial pulsed light treatments — plus injectables, microdermabrasion, and peels.Read More
Nancy Einhart | April 11, 2011 7:45 am
Waxing isn't relaxing, but it's better if you feel like you're in good hands. From the minute I stepped into her cozy studio, Julie McCarthy made me feel at ease. Tucked into Sola Salon Studios — a sort of beauty mini mall — Jules Makeup & Skincare (660 Market St., Suite 212, 415-370-4293) is barely big enough to contain Julie's bubbly personality, but considering I remember her perkiness and not pain, I can't complain.
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