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Old Antiques Abound at this West Village Shop
Olde Good Things has plenty to offer in terms of furnishings and accessories.
You can't miss this store because of all the mirrors they have displayed out on the sidewalk.
Inside, there are...
Olde Good Things has plenty to offer in terms of furnishings and accessories.
You can't miss this store because of all the mirrors they have displayed out on the sidewalk.
Inside, there are treasures to be found on two levels. Stick with the main level.
Lots of great wood pieces recently. Of course, everything looks nice and is priced nice too.
If you want to make a major investment in a good quality antique, then this is a good place to shop.
The owners/salespeople are friendly and very helfpul.
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Girly Boutique
This store is a gem in midtown. It's very pretty inside and the winding staircase is fab. They have a great selection of makeup on the ground level and always offering makeovers. On the other floors,...
This store is a gem in midtown. It's very pretty inside and the winding staircase is fab. They have a great selection of makeup on the ground level and always offering makeovers. On the other floors, there are the latest offerings from hip designers, clothing, an agent provacateur boutique and a hair salon.
The only two downsides are the prices and the lack of shoes. How can they not sell shoes? This store is totally a girly-girl's store sans the shoes.
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Ohm Spa
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Beauty Salons
260 Fifth Avenue (28th and 29th)
New York, New York
(212) 481-7892
Relaxing spa in Flatiron
Relaxing spa in Flatiron
This is a new spa that recently opened in the Flatiron district. It's run by Kathy Yan and her husband Jonathon.
This spa manages to find the balance between great services and ambience with zero...
This is a new spa that recently opened in the Flatiron district. It's run by Kathy Yan and her husband Jonathon.
This spa manages to find the balance between great services and ambience with zero attitude. They try to personalize each massage and will ask you which areas need more work and which need less and will massage accordingly.
Besides massages, they also offer manicures and pedicures in a nail room that has flat-screen TVs so while your boyfriend waits, he can get his nails done and catch the latest sports game.
A cool vibe and good services. A must try.
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Ling
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Beauty Salons
10 E 16 St
New York, New York
(212) 989-8833
Too much hype - disappointing & lackluster results
Too much hype - disappointing & lackluster results
I had read many good reviews about the Ling salon mostly in fashion magazines touting which model frequented this salon. Well, I signed up for a series of treatments including facials but I was...
I had read many good reviews about the Ling salon mostly in fashion magazines touting which model frequented this salon. Well, I signed up for a series of treatments including facials but I was disappointed.
First of all, when you're getting a facial, you'd hope that the facialist would have good skin. Well, she didn't. So i was a bit put off when she said she uses the same products and treatments. Obviuosly, they're not working because she was very zitty and trying to hide behind a heavy pan of makeup.
Nonetheless, because I had paid for a series of treatments, I continued going and I didn't have a choice but to see the facialist that was assigned to me.
I didn't really notice a difference in my skin from the treatments but I do think that some of their products are good - even though once you wash it off, the effect is pretty much gone.
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Red Salon
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Beauty Salons
323 W 11th St
New York, New York
(212) 924-1444
Cute Hair Boutique in the West Village
Cute Hair Boutique in the West Village
This is a small boutique hair salon located a couple of blocks from Magnolia. It is very nice-looking inside, red walls and velvet upholstery.
The service is attentive if not a bit erratic. If...
This is a small boutique hair salon located a couple of blocks from Magnolia. It is very nice-looking inside, red walls and velvet upholstery.
The service is attentive if not a bit erratic. If you like to feel important and don't want to feel like a number at a large salong, then this is the place for you.
The stylists and receptionist are very friendly and everyone is eager to please. I've had my hair cut there but mosly I go for color. They are warm, friendly, have great magazines and almost always offer great wine (there's a cute wine bar next door).
The prices are market rate - so you're not going to get a bargain here. But you will get good color. The only downside besides price is that the salon is very small, so be careful what you say, almost everyone can hear you.
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Decent salon but not worth the price
This salon bills itself as upscale but it's really not. I've been there a few times and each time I've been disappointed with the results.
Located in the Flatiron district, this below street level...
This salon bills itself as upscale but it's really not. I've been there a few times and each time I've been disappointed with the results.
Located in the Flatiron district, this below street level salon does not deliver.
The prices are high and the service isn't. You don't get what you pay for. Once, I asked to have my highlights done - my roots to be touched up. All they had to was match the blonde which I didn't think was that hard to do. Instead, I got orange hair on top and blonde on the bottom. I looked like a clown. I had to complain to have it redone (at no charge) but by then, my hair was already damaged.
I would give this salon a more negative rating but I'm hoping that my color experience doesn't reflect the potential talent at the salon.
Go if you must but be forewarned; you may be disappointed.
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Decent salon with major hip factor - go for the free cuts!
Bumble and Bumble has a solid reputation as a good hair salon. Their stylists are innovative and tend to cut hip styles (edgy looks with layers and razors). The best kept secret is to sign up for...
Bumble and Bumble has a solid reputation as a good hair salon. Their stylists are innovative and tend to cut hip styles (edgy looks with layers and razors). The best kept secret is to sign up for their model nights and get free haircuts. There is a limit to how many times you can get your hair cut but a free cut is virtually unheard of in NY. The only drawbacks are the wait times (usually it takes two to three months to get called in for a free cut) and the experience of the stylists (they're fresh off the hair truck). The stylist/trainee who cut my hair was nervous and I was her first cut ever! My cut was way too short for my liking (she had to try out all the techniques she was taught which is why they like to recruit those with shoulder length or longer hair) but it was free. And after a month, it really did grow out nicely. But I had to suffer until then with bad hair. So if you can wait it out, it's a nice freebie in an expensive city.
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Great place for decorative manicures
Acqua Beauty Bar is located on 14th Street in the Union Square area.
It's on a busy block so it's easy to overlook it.
They offer facials, salt scrubs and massages but their specialty turns out to...
Acqua Beauty Bar is located on 14th Street in the Union Square area.
It's on a busy block so it's easy to overlook it.
They offer facials, salt scrubs and massages but their specialty turns out to be nails.
They specialize in manicures and pedicures and for an additional charge will add a design or a jewel (like a rhinestone) to your nails.
While nail art might not be for everyone, it could be a fun thing to do on a girls' night out like during a bachelorette party.
This is a decent salon for other services but the place to go for nails.
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Exhale
Category:
Beauty Salons
150 Central Park South
New York, New York
(212) 249-3000
Chichi spa near Central Park
Chichi spa near Central Park
This is a great spa that focuses on relaxation. In addition to their many spa offerings, they also offer Yoga and core fusion classes and acupuncture. There's also an organic tea and coffee bar and...
This is a great spa that focuses on relaxation. In addition to their many spa offerings, they also offer Yoga and core fusion classes and acupuncture. There's also an organic tea and coffee bar and they sell lots of skincare products.
When I'm really feeling stressed out, I head to Exhale. I'll take a Yoga class to relax and then have a massage. Afterwards, I enjoy a relaxing and detoxing tea from the cafe while enjoying the Central Park locale.
It's one of the best places to go to escape the city without leaving the city.
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