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WHETHER YOU’RE IN THE MARKET FOR A CHROME MANIOR HIGHLIGHTS THAT’LL CONVINCE CO-WORKERS YOU WERE

BORN A BLONDE, THIS GUIDE TO BUZZY BEAUTY HUBSAROUND THE U.S. (TESTED BY A TEAM OF REPORTERS!) WILL PROVE

INDISPENSABLE. DID WE MENTION YOU GET A DISCOUNT?

by KATHLEEN FIFIELD reported by GRACE LEE

WORTH THE SPLURGE

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CUTANN ARBOR,MICH.LILY GRACECOSMETICS & SPA306 S. Main St.;734-761-9350.

With an elegant but homeyambience (imagine acharming tin ceiling paintednavy and cream), thisboutique-spa hybrid is thebeauty destination in thiscollege town. Whetheryou’re a local or a visitor,consider it your go-to spotto get that unfussy cool-girl lob courtesy of hairdirector Nikki Paton. AManhattan transplant who’sworked with Nicole Kidman,Paton delivers unforgettableshampoos and headmassages (using MiriamQuevedo’s decadent GlacialWhite Caviar Shampoo andMasque) before, say, takingcollarbone-grazing strandsto a chic shoulder length,as she did for our tester.After snipping off an inchwhile hair was wet, Patonswitched to dry cutting, usingtiny scissors to snip into, andsubtly layer, only the ends.The result, polished offwith Malin + Goetz SageStyling Cream ($22;malinandgoetz.com) to give tips achoppy finish, wasideally tousled andnot, as our testerreports, “a too-perfect bob.”

REGULAR PRICE:Starting at $90INSTYLE DEAL:Starting at $72

NEW YORKBLACKSTONES2 Ave. of the Americas;646-666-0574.

In this bright white-on-whitesalon located in the lobby ofTriBeCa’s hip Roxy Hotel,you’ll find stylist, founder, andhair genie Joey Silvestera.“I showed him a picture ofmodel Alessandra Ambrosio,”says our tester, “and he said,‘I can give you that exactcut,’” and he did just that.After a shampoo in the five-chair space, Silvestera (whokept a positive atmosphere,complimenting our reporter’spreviously waist-reachinghaircut) snipped the lengthand face-framing layersbefore blow-drying. Oncehair was dry, he “edited” thecut: “He asked if I wanted itfuller on the bottom,” saysour tester. “But since my hairtends to hang heavy, hetrimmed into the edgesinstead.” Back in the Roxylobby in under an hour, ourtester had time to enjoy thelive band before taking hernew below-the-shoulderwaves out for the night.

REGULAR PRICE: $250INSTYLE DEAL: $200

MARIE-LOU & D345 West Broadway;212-390-8666.

When it’s all about thebangs, Tre Wyrosdick (oneof several styling standoutsat this SoHo salon) has yourback. “He cut my hair tosuit my fringe,” says ourtester. After a quick consult,Wyrosdick turned “grown-out and side-swept” into“blunt and wispy,” first cuttingbangs while wet, thenblow-drying to confirm thathe’d nailed the length. Aftersnipping the length toachieve a “piecey texturethat could be attainedwithout a lot of stylingproducts,” Wyrosdick driedour reporter’s hair and

grazed the cut with scissorsto add a “diffused softness”to the lob. Days later, “thecut actually made my finehair look and feel fuller,” saysour tester.


LOS ANGELESCAPELLA SALON12930 Ventura Blvd., #216;818-784-4247.

No stranger to professionalchops at curl-centric salonslike those from Carol’sDaughter, Devachan, andOuidad, our tester swearsthis snip was one of the bestshe’s ever received. “I’venever had anyone take suchspecial care with my cut,” shesays of co-owner Shai Amiel,who prepped our reporterwith pre-appointmentinstructions (arrive withproduct-free strands). Insidethe glass-front salon, situatedon a quiet upper level of aStudio City mall, Amielworked first on dry hair,taking a single lock at a time,twisting it slightly thensnipping to reshape what hediscovered was a slightlylopsided mane. His ringlet-by-ringlet approach, combinedwith shampoo and product-cocktailing advice (withCapella’s stock of DevaCurlblends), took two and a halfhours. The payoff was thatmagical melding of

“movement and definition”without a side of high-maintenance styling.


MARE SALON152 N. Wetherly Dr.;424-274-3479.

This gray bungalowwith black trim in WestHollywood announces itsdesign cred right away,with Shepard Fairey andWarhol pieces perched forsale on its gallery-whitewalls. But what put ourtester immediately at easewas her stylist, DaxSarmiento, who seemed to“intuitively get the casualvibe I was going for,” shesays. “He understood thatI wanted to use very littleproduct every day.” Gettingbusy post-shampoo,Sarmiento sectioned hairthen meticulously trimmedends to remove weightfrom the bottom, spritzinga conditioning hair mistas he worked. After acoat of hydrating oil and ablow-dry, the stylist letloose his perfectioniststreak, micro-cutting endsand refining the allovershape. Our tester left withhot-ironed waves renderedperfectly beachy thanks toDavines This Is a Sea SaltSpray ($28; us.davines.com).


Star stylists AlexPolillo and Mara

Roszak, alongwith colorist

Denis DeSouza, opened

Mare Salonearly this year.

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HOW THE INSTYLE DISCOUNT WORKSMention InStyle when booking. The 20 percent discountapplies to the specific service and location described in

these pages (or on InStyle.com) in the month of October 2016.Offer is for one discount per person, per location.


WASHED UP AvedaColor ConserveShampoo ($21), LightElements TexturizingCreme ($25), and PureAbundance Style-Prep($25); aveda.com.

COLORBEVERLY HILLSSALON KAZUMI9725 S. Santa Monica Blvd.;310-751-0909.Perfectionism meetsBeverly Hills panache atSalon Kazumi, the luxe, zenoasis of celebrity coloristKazumi Morton—who’sbeen the hands (and eyes)behind Zooey Deschanel’sand Kristen Stewart’s richchocolate locks. Passing onany bleach for our tester’shair (“It can get brassy,” shesays), Kazumi worked withlaser-like precision to addwarm caramel highlights thatwould “melt right in” to ourreporter’s dark mane. Whileour tester sipped matchagreen tea, Kazumi enhancedthe subtle shift with a fewwell-placed foils. After 30minutes under the dryer, thehair was strengthened andsoftened with an additionalcocktail of keratin, collagen,and protein. Our tester,post–wavy blowout, wasthrilled with her “I spentthree weeks in Hawaii” look.

REGULAR PRICE: Startingat $350 (without additionaltreatment)INSTYLE DEAL: Startingat $280

LOS ANGELESBASE COLOR BAR11677 San Vicente Blvd., #215;310-820-0505.

Ready to finally ace yourbase or trade in yourhigh-maintenance highlightsfor a shiny new hue? Headto this chic, wallet-friendlysalon, where pros like theFekkai-trained Haleh Lekkosdeliver enviable alloverdye jobs. Once our testernestled into a leather chair,Lekkos proposed a fast wayto cover grays: a glossingtreatment that delivered aglorious semipermanentbrunet shade. Our reporterindulged in a party-worthyblowout, but you can savecash and pick up the hottools to blow your ownway at the DIY dry bar inthe middle of the salon.

REGULAR PRICE: $25(without blow-dry)INSTYLE DEAL: $20

NEW YORKFOURTEEN JAY SALON14 Jay St.;646-869-5970.

If we’re suckers for snacks(this TriBeCa find serves

sweet and savory, with adrink menu that includeschampers), we also love asalon that doesn’t shy awayfrom a challenge. Our testerwanted to cover her“prominent dark roots” andgo blond—very blond—butnot by way of a uniformdye job. After an in-depthconsultation, co-owner DavidAdams got busy on a fullhead of highlights, workingin micro-sections andwithout heat, to paint onmultidimensional color thatwouldn’t damage strands.(The staff is big on hairhealth, using natural Avedaelixirs and often analyzing anew client’s scalp with amagnifying camera to tailorproduct picks.) Whileperfection took time (um,hours), the result—with its mixof sun-catching honey andchampagne, plus seamlesscoverage of her roots—wasall our tester had hoped for.

REGULAR PRICE: Startingat $165INSTYLE DEAL: Startingat $132

SPOKE & WEAL SOHO147 Grand St.;646-869-1052.

Calling it “one of thecoolest salons I’ve everbeen to,” our tester talkedup this SoHo spot’s WestCoast vibe and industrialdécor with wood floors,exposed brick, and“blow-dryers hanging fromthe ceiling on pulleys.”Also of note: You’re askedto don a black T-shirt inlieu of a cape. But if therough-hewn hipness madean impression, it was thesubtle glow of “baby lights”by pro Colleen Flahertythat earned the loudestshout-out. Working inmini-sections around ourtester’s face as well asthroughout her head,Flaherty expertly lightenedher brunet base withoutoverreaching and with narya line of demarcation. Ourtester loved how therealistic results “warmedmy skin tone and made melook a little bit tan.”

REGULAR PRICE: Startingat $100INSTYLE DEAL: Startingat $80

PALM BEACHFOUR SEASONS PALMBEACH SALON2800 S. Ocean Blvd.;561-533-3715.

This intimate salon has aclassic feel, with whitewalls and marble floorsdotted with black leatherchairs and tables. Beachyhighlights are golden here,and super-stylish coloristBridgette Hill stands readyto deliver. Her entirelycustomized approachreflects everything fromher clients’ skin undertonesto their maintenancethresholds. Our tester’sbrightened-up base andlow-starting highlights,for instance, not onlybrought a warm glow to herolive skin but also allowedher to go longer betweentouch-ups (amen!).

REGULAR PRICE: $150 forpartial highlightsINSTYLE DEAL: $120

In addition to colorservices, score a

keratin or straighten-ing treatment and

even extensions atSalon Kazumi.

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JUST CHILLNaturopathica MightyMint Rescue Cream($36), Ginger Root Bath& Body Oil ($32), andRe-Boot AromaticAlchemy ($28);naturopathica.com.

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MASSAGEfoot indoor-outdoor facilityin 2015. On tap? Multifacetedhydro and thermalexperiences: Think saunas,seawater baths, whirlpools,and cool rooms. Our testerloved chilling in the“multisensory rain showers”and taking in the mist in atwinkling igloo at the start ofher visit. (No, we’re notmaking this up.) You won’tbe asked to take a bracingcold-tub plunge duringanything as relaxing asthe Deep Healing Waterstreatment—though a20-minute hot bath isworked in after a face ruband full-body exfoliation.After those phases, ourtester settled in for a blissful45-minute massage.


NEW YORKNATUROPATHICACHELSEA HEALINGARTS CENTER & SPA127 W. 26th St.;646-979-3960.

The niche brand known forits botanically infused skincare branched out into aChelsea oasis offering herbalmassages and holistic facials,plus “therapeutic ingestibles”from a tonic bar in front. Theeucalyptus aromatherapyused during our tester’shour-long treatment helped

her ease into the session.“I was ultra-relaxed, whichisn’t always the casesince I often tense up andfeel like I have to makeconversation with mymasseuse.” The head-to-toe deep-tissue rubdownproved as thorough asit was blissful, as the prohit dry heels withNaturopathica’s Bath andBody Oil plus the brand’sMighty Mint Rescue Cream.The 60-minute scalpmassage, complete with ahydrating hair mask, “was soindulgent and as comfortingas having my hair brushed.”

INSTYLE DEAL: Priceand discount for hair andscalp therapy and massageavailable upon request

SANTA MONICATIKKUN HOLISTIC SPA1460 4th St.;310-319-1111.

How did our tester describethe 90-minute TikkunSignature Korean Body Scruband Hot Oil Massage? “It wasah-mazing!” Situated off abustling street near SantaMonica’s 3rd StreetPromenade shopping district,this subterranean spa has aminimalist vibe. You may spotguests meditating in a roommade of Himalayan salt blocksor relaxing in a KoreanHwangto Clay room, both ofwhich feature infrared-heattechnology to promotedetoxification of the skin andlungs. But back to thatmassage: After a hot soakand a salt body scrub, “mytechnician gave me amini-facial, cleansing with aClarisonic brush and toppingwith a hydrating mask,” saysour tester. “She applied hotvitamin E and avocado oils tocondition skin then massagedfrom head to toe, focusingon lymph nodes to encouragelymphatic drainage. As abonus she rolled iced Chineseglass balls on my face to nix

tension: I was in heaven.”


WALLAND,TENN.THE WELLHOUSE ATBLACKBERRY FARM1471 W. Millers Cove Rd.;865-984-8166.

If you like your destinationspas upscale, mountain-ringed, and housed in a luxe12,000-square-foot barn,add a visit to this wellnessmecca to your wish list. Ourbeauty-writer tester wasdubious of the “soothemassage” at first, given howshe believes anything “notbilled as deep tissue tendsto disappoint.” But after atherapist spent about 20minutes “kneading outmonths-old knots” in herneck and shoulders beforemoving on to erase stressaround the jaw, ourreporter changed her tune.She even shed a tensionheadache, leaving her betterable to enjoy the post-massage stop at the loungeto sip fresh juice.REGULAR PRICE: $180 forproperty guestsINSTYLE DEAL: $144 forproperty guests

Sip a green juice in theNaturopathica loungepost-treatment: It’silluminated by candlesand a peaceful projectionof a nature scene.

LOS ANGELESTHE NOW7611 Beverly Blvd.;323-746-5525.

There’s a lot of novelty tolove in this new massage“experience”: the tent-liketreatment rooms, theconcrete floor pepperedwith patterned throws,staffers who greet youwarmly when you step intothe storefront-cum-sanctuary. But the price tagsmay be the best part: Youcan score a 50-minutedeep-tissue massage for$60. An InStyle editor optedfor the Traveller, whichdelivered the perfectconsistency of pressure overthe back, shoulders, arms,and legs. Our tester’smasseuse “paid attention tomy problem areas” andseamlessly worked in extraslike aromatherapy andcollagen eye patches.Walk-ins are welcome, andprices start at just $35 for a25-minute chair massage.


MIAMI BEACHCARILLON MIAMI BEACH6801 Collins Ave.;866-276-2226.

The staff revamped themenu at the 70,000-square-

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COME CLEANTammy FenderCleansing Milk($55); tammyfender.com.

FACIALSBEVERLY HILLSVANESSA HERNANDEZSKIN CARE9675 Brighton Way, #410;310-849-4452.

For results-first-pampering-second skin-care treatments,book face time with the highlysought-after aestheticianVanessa Hernandez. Inside aplastic surgeon’s office,Hernandez gets out the brightlights to assess problem areas(some hyperpigmentationand a few fine lines on ourtester) before beginning acustom one-hour skintreatment. A diamond-tippedwand blasts dull skin cells,while a gold-infused maskhelps plump wrinkles. Withher two locations in the L.A.area, Hernandez bouncesbetween Beverly Hills and hernew spot in Brentwood tomeet the needs of herclients—not surprising sincethe post-service glow ispositively addicting. Goodthing a follow-up visit isincluded in the price.


GREENWICH,CONN.DREAM SPA & SALON151 Greenwich Ave., 2nd Floor;203-629-2525.

If the Fire and Ice facialfeaturing an acid peel from iSClinical doesn’t drive colorback in your cheekbones,check your pulse. After a doseof acids, skin is treated to a

calming mask to resurfacewithout causing majorirritation. “My skin was rosyafterward,” says our tester,“and no doubt cleaner,dewier, smoother, andtighter-looking.”


NEW YORKSILVER MIRRORFACIAL BAR862 Lexington Ave.;646-861-0089.

The focus here is efficiency:You won’t get a neckrubdown between facemasks, but you’ll scoreclean, decongested skin (agodsend in the exhaust-filledstreets of Manhattan). Thespace offers treatmentslike an anti-acne facialwith bacteria-busting blueLED and, our tester’s pick,the 30-minute Mom-to-Be special. Soothed by thefact that it doesn’t includecontroversial ingredients(retinol and benzoyl peroxide,for example, are typicalno-no’s while expecting),our tester relaxed under afruit-enzyme exfoliation andhydrating vitamin B5 mask.After an antioxidant serumand a dose of pure oxygen,she left with a glow “that hadpreviously eluded me duringmy pregnancy,” she says.

REGULAR PRICE: $90INSTYLE DEAL (usepromo code INSTYLEwhen booking): $72

THE SISLEY SPA ATTHE CARLYLE35 E. 76th St., 3rd Floor;212-660-7560.

Whether you’re a jet-laggedtraveler or stressed-out local,this classic hotel spa deliversa high-end treatmentguaranteed to relax you. Ourtester nearly fell asleep onthe table during the SisleyPhyto-Aromatic Lighteningservice, which she describesas more “massage in feel than

facial.” Skipping extractionsbut going for several roundsof exfoliation and moisture,pros work with vitamin C–rich Sisley Phyto-Blancbrightening products (toninglotion, serum, and mask) toquash dark spots and givetired skin extra wattage. Theproducts, says our tester,were “calming, not abrasive.”


SANTA MONICALILI MINENI NATURALLYADVANCED SKINCARE3118 Wilshire Blvd.;310-991-9140.

If a highly skilled pro makingyour complexion her solefocus for two hours soundslike nirvana, sprint to thissunny studio run by a formerKate Somerville aesthetician.Without even a receptionistto interfere with yourone-on-one connection, you’llfirst consult with owner LiliMineni. After cleansing andexfoliation with an ultrasoundmachine, our testerexperienced her favorite partof the Oxygen Face Spafacial: an oxygen spray infusedwith a concentrated vitaminC serum “to help reinforcethe cell walls and smoothlines,” Mineni says. The proupstaged the cool finishingmist with a shouldermassage during the finalhyaluronic-acid mask.


LOS ANGELESALEXANDRA WAGNERSKINCARE1636 Abbot Kinney Blvd.;310-399-0123.

In this ultra-private retreat inVenice, Alexandra Wagnerdelivers results fusing naturewith technology in herOxygen facial: After assessingyour needs, she gets to workcleansing, exfoliating, andhydrating with her exclusiveWhite Tiger products, whichcontain ingredients like whiteturmeric and tiger grassplant stem cells. She sloughsdull cells and preps skin toreceive super-hydrating,peptide-infused oxygen forthe ultimate refresh. Herattention to detail andcustom-blended masks,toners, and facial steams allowyou to walk out makeup-free.

REGULAR PRICE: $205with Alexandra WagnerINSTYLE DEAL: $164

WEST PALMBEACH, FLA.TAMMY FENDERHOLISTIC SKIN CARE711 North Flagler Dr.;561-659-2229.

For a transcendentexperience, look no furtherthan Tammy Fender’s cottagealong the Intracoastal. Sippingtea inside the neutral-huedretreat, you’ll choose threeessential oils to incorporateinto your treatment. Onceyou’re wrapped in blankets,Fender begins a guidedmeditation to “make mind,body, and skin cells morereceptive to treatment.”Featuring her organic line ofproducts, the Holistic facialincludes a peel-off hydratingmask, vitamin-infused oxygentreatment, and shouldermassage. Ahh.


Alexandra Wagner achieves a clean, minimalistvibe with calming blue-gray accents, low-slung Danish-modern chairs, and her ownabstract paintings.

MAKE YOUR POINTTweezermanUltra-Precision PointTweezers, $36;tweezerman.com.


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COSTA MESA,CALIF.POLISHED PERFECT BYTWILA TRUE103 E. 17th St.;949-287-6563.

This full-service beautystudio offers highly hygienictreatments in a sleek andsparkling space completewith a café. Stand-alonewhite basins (paired withplush armchairs) are lesslikely to breed bacteria thanwhirlpool basins, saysowner Twila True, who alsodevotes a room to sterilizingtools and uses buffers andfiles on a one-per-customerbasis. The gel manis?Yeah, they last.

REGULAR PRICE: $60 gelmanicure; $55 pedicureINSTYLE DEAL: $48; $44

BEVERLY HILLSSKIN WORSHIP9001 Wilshire Blvd., #206;310-968-0733.

A fan of full, natural arches,brow guru MadisonDeClercq uses a techniqueinvolving a speedy analysisof your shape followed byprecise plucking, trimming,and, if needed, tinting to fillin gaps. An appointmenttakes just 15 to 30 minutes,so you can be in and outon your lunch break. But ifyou’ve got a little moretime, DeClercq is also well

NEW YORKVAN COURT90 Water St.;212-509-2222.

Offering a groom with a view,the large second-floor spaceboasts floor-to-ceilingwindows overlooking theFinancial District. Stockingfive-free polishes (sanschemicals like dibutylphthalate, formaldehyde, andtoluene), the manicures areimmaculate and thesalt-scrub pedicuresdecadent. Our tester lovedthe anti-aging hand treatmentwith a Dr. Dennis Gross acidpeel to combat age spots.Her stiletto nails, decked intraditional greige polish,resisted chips for eight days.

REGULAR PRICE: $45for See Spot Run traditionalmanicure; $60 for

Preserve Your Legacytraditional pedicureINSTYLE DEAL: $36; $48

SANTA MONICAOLIVE & JUNE1426 Montana Ave.;310-899-1029.

With floral garlands strungabove the leather slingchairs that serve as pedicurestations, this new branchstocks brands from OPI to

RGB. Our tester pluckeda poppy coral for herVern pedicure, featuring a“mind-melting” foot massage.For hands, pros crafted asubtle striped pattern onour tester’s tips that lasted10 days. Need inspo beforeyour visit? Just check outthe salon’s colorful Instagramfeed @oliveandjune.

REGULAR PRICE: $40manicure; $50 pedicureINSTYLE DEAL: $32; $40

known for her lash services.


BROOKLYNSHEN BEAUTY315 Court St.;718-576-2679.

This Carroll Gardens gem isknown for its killer shop(with cult brands like RMS

Beauty and Goop Skincare)as well as its brow services.The pros share their strategybefore removing a strand:“My technician evened outthe silhouettes, improvedthe arches, and tamederrant hairs” in under 15minutes, says our tester,using a sensitive-skin-friendly warm wax thatkept the pain factor at 0.


DENVERVERT BEAUTY3442 W. 32nd Ave.;303-623-8378.

Brow shaping is one of themost popular offerings atthis full-service spa andnatural beauty shop. Ourtester was happy to reportthat the process—includingtweezing for shape andthen a light wax to removestrays—gave her back the

fullness age had sapped.


NEW YORKSERGE NORMANT ATJOHN FRIEDA SALON336 W. 23rd St.;212-879-1000.

“Worth the hype!” declaredour fuller-browed testerafter marveling at theopulent 8,000-square-footChelsea space wherecelebrity hairstylist SergeNormant offers head-to-toe beauty services. Famedbrow pro Gina Daddonagave our tester maintenancetips during a 20-minutetweeze (like, never pluckmore than once a week),then soothed skin with bothrose-witch hazel astringentand anti-inflammatorycalendula oil with neroli.


In addition totheir new SantaMonica location,

Olive & June boastscheerful, walk-in-ready locations

in Beverly Hills andPasadena.

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