treat yo' self [nyc]

Anna Frenkel: A few bucks more expensive than the neighborhood nail salons, but quiet and clean, with fun hip hop in the background.

amNewYork: Choose from six types of cocktail-named blowouts, including the Manhattan (sleek, smooth), the Mai Tai (messy beach hair) and Southern Comfort (big hair, lots of volume). Every blowout is $40.

Gilt City: Reiki, radiance facials and a couples’ pass to the water lounge. Get it all at Nolita’s celebrated day spa.

The Wall Street Journal: "Bring your own sandals and shorts, and a friend. Hit the sauna room and sweat, sweat, sweat. You'll never feel better." -Sean Avery, in the WSJ's Insider's Guide to New York City Read more.

Gilt City: This full-service spa takes a modern and witty approach to rejuvenation: packages like “Yoga Toes,” “Peach Smoothie” (for bikini waxing), and “Spoil Me Rotten” say it all.

Gilt City: Forward-thinking style lives at this stylish outpost for cuts, colors and blowouts.

Thrillist: This spot takes the drinks-and-a-cut concept to the next level, w/ a 2-seat barber shop up front & behind a sliding door, a cocktail lounge decked w/ leather-cushioned wooden booths & old-school sofas Read more.

Lifebooker: Owner and master colorist, Karuna has styled celebs including as Gerard Butler and Chloe Sevigny. Leave this trendy salon looking like a star!

Mimi W: They keep your CC on file and email your receipt so to keep your perfect manicure from smudging from digging through your Prada.

Shelley Lapcevic: get a $23 mani/pedi while people watching at Tompkins Sq across the street.

Dawn Doherty: This is the Porsche of Nail Salons...amazing service and so relaxing.

Nina Yiamsamatha: Don't know what a Vichy shower is? Look it up. Then do it.

Jenifer: Vivian's facials are amazing. Prices are reasonable, no hard sell and it's obvious everyone who works there practices what they preach.

Gilt City: Not only can you get great-looking, look-changing blow-outs here, but you can get evening-ready in a snap with a makeup application, waxing, mani and pedi.

Megan C: B&B Model Project: their free haircuts are one of the best deals in NYC.

Gilt City: Owned and operated by dermatologist Dr. Brad Katchen, this spa uses only top-of-the-line skincare products for his treatments. Think brands like Carita and Decléor.

Anna Frenkel: 'back rub' means full body massage. prepare to disrobe. incredible service.