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Award Winning American Ayruveda Beauty, Hair & Skin Care at a Great Prices

In business since 1992, partner’s Dr. Rani and Anuj Rani Thukral’s mission has always be to offer high-quality, affordable beauty services that work for everyone, on an international level. The partners have created Rani Spa, a full service, 13 location spa and beauty experience that focuses on their trademark American Ayurveda treatments – blending Eastern beauty traditions with the American lifestyle. Performed in a modern and relaxing atmosphere, each service is customized to accommodate your individual skin condition, type and/or ailments. The most popular services include the facial and body treatments, unique from those found in other salons in that they employ the ideals of American Ayurveda for visibly healthy and youthful skin and hair. The team at Rani Spas pride themselves on setting elevated standards of beauty with cutting edge treatments, products and use of ingredients, making them a one of a kind experience.
Be sure to call to find out about their specials on their signature treatments and products like:

The Art of Natural Beauty Center has over 50 different beautifying services, specializing in the most up-to-date beauty treatments available, including Botox, Restylane, and their signature laser facials and hair removal procedures- all supervised by a fully-licensed physician on the premises. While laser has gotten a bad rap in some quarters due to poor results and seared skin, The Art of Natural Beauty center guarantees satisfaction! The lasers used are the best in the industry – FDA approved FOR ALL SKIN TYPES and complexions – and never results in any bruising or redness. The laser treatments provide fast, virtually painless results!

Also on hand are a full line of spa services from photo facials, microdermabrasion, colon hydrotherapy and massages to a sauna, Jacuzzi, ancient bath, wet treatment room and teeth whitening. Free consultation that includes a skin reaction test are always offered before each treatment.

Graceful Services
1097 2nd Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10022
212-593-9904
205 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10022
212-675-5145

Shelter yourself from the summer’s heat with pampering spa packages created exclusively for the year’s hottest month. Starting on June 1st, step in and get great discounts on Graceful Services premier massages that have appeared in Allure Magazine and as the Best Massage in New York by City Search along with their other services. With two convenient Manhattan locations you can not loose!

SUMMER Special for HIM – this exclusive package would be for men for the summer and would include back & chest facials, as well as 60 minute Qi-gong massage or a 50 minute body scrub for $120 (regularly $160). SUMMER Ready Body – all you need to prepare for summer including waxing, body facials and stretching to look lean & beautiful. Women can also take advantage of the steamer massage, deep cleansing and mask for $80. LUNCH Break Escape- stop in between breaks 11am-3pm, and get a 45 minute massage and a 20 minute facial cleansing for just $80 (regularly $120)! This will help them refocus for the rest of the day, even when the weather is so nice they want to go home. Couples are welcomed and house visits are available!

26 West 20th Street Ground Floor, NYC 10011
1-212-563-5365
www.azuredayspa.com

With over ten years of expertise in skin care, massage and laser hair removal and other treatments, Azure Day Spa and Laser Center is one of Chelsea's best-kept secrets. As soon as you enter our comfortable loft setting your tensions will float away and your sense of well-being will increase as their friendly and knowledgeable staff caters to all your spa, health and beauty product needs. Azzure provides equal treatment for women and men, whether you come in for a full day of spa pampering, a sea clay wrap for cellulite, or any of their special laser services.

BeamPro Medi Spa
1454 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10305
415 Avenue P, Brooklyn, NY 11223
718-668-0440
www.droptherazor.com

Times are changing in the world of spas, with facilities that offer beautification treatments and procedures with precision and experience from board certified doctors and registered nurses. Medical Spas (or Medi-spas for short), like BEAMPRO; with two convenient locations in Brooklyn and Staten Island, blends the relaxation of a spa with the expertise of the medical field. Specializing in anti-aging treatments, BEAMPRO offers a full range of the latest laser treatments and procedures by a team of highly trained professionals at prices that definitely beat their competition – maintaining very loyal and ever-growing population of very happy clients.

Chopin Chemist
189 Grand Street, Williamsburg, NY 11211
718-384-5900
911 Manhattan Avenue, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
718-383-7822

Green products now occupy 75% percent of the shelf space at CHOPIN CHEMISTS, a holistic apothecary dedicated to “A Part of Healthy Living – Bridging Old and New World Medicine.” Natural, environmentally-friendly beauty and household cleaning products, nutritional supplements and even candles and scent dispensers are now crowding out traditional preparations containing chemical compounds.

“We have the best selection of green skincare products, cosmetics, vitamins and cleaning agents in New York,” says owner Lillian Wieckowski. “Our mission is to help people realize how important prevention is to health and a good quality of life, and green products are essential for our efforts.” Her holistic approach has led her to natural products from around the world that promote health and enable people to live pain-free. The shop often offers discounts and sales on their health and beauty related products – be sure to check it out!

1961 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY
718-667-7600
www.classiquesalon.com

A full-service salon and spa, and winner of the best spa services award in 2006, Classique uses all organic products. Just entering the door is an aesthetic experience, revealing 4,000 square feet with granite floors, marble tiles and Egyptian cotton sheets. They have 25 fine stylists, including Inna, a Russian aesthetician and physical therapist since 1992 uses organic recipes for skin care; and Vincent Anthony our much sought-after hairdresser, with 26 years of experience.

What’s more is the selection of products made for you to prepare and use at home including organic sun defense products made with cherries and berries with an spf of 30 (reg. $64, now $54); store crop moisturizer (reg. $66, now $56); cinnamon and paprika body lotion and cleanser. This is a spa/salon experience you can’t afford to miss.

794 Lexington Avenue (between 61st & 62nd Streets)
212-832-0431
www.destinybeautyandwellnessdayspa.com

DESTINY BEAUTY & WELLNESS DAY SPA is an island of tranquility amidst the bustle of uptown Lexington Ave. Everything about it conveys a feeling of well being and elegance, from French doors, soothing earth-tone walls and clean white 100 % Egyptian cotton robes, to the sun-filled sitting parlor overlooking a beautiful outdoor garden.

All treatments are performed by an expert staff, using the finest preparations available. The owner, a certified Usui (Reiki master), does energy work that promotes healing and wellness for mind, body and spirit through light-touch using chakra points. Two aestheticians, from Romania and Russia, trained in Europe and are specialized in classic skincare techniques using the Guinot skin care products. With 20 years of experience, the two have worked at the famous Elizabeth Arden red door salon, as well as on demanding celebrities like Martha Stewart and Bill Ritter of the “As the World Turns” soap opera.

But the spa’s greatest appeal is its future endeavor to expand its already impressive list of services. In addition to Reiki, DESTINY plans to offer a variety of Holistic Services, along with many “extras” such as guided meditation, ear candling, acupuncture, life coaching, lectures and even Tarot card readings, which the owner did for Tommy Hilfiger’s daughter’s birthday party on his yacht. A doctor is coming on board to do Restylane, Botox and chemical peels and vegan skin, nail and body care will be added!

Devra Bader Skin Care
38 Garth Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583
914-725-1158
www.devrabaderspa.com

Bringing impeccable beauty and relaxation to women with busy lives is the mission of celebrity makeup artist, Devra Bader. In the beauty business for 19 years, she has worked in film, television and print doing makeup for such stars as Suzanne Sommers, Kathleen Turner, Eartha Kitt, Nathan Lane, Jerry Stiller and supermodel Roshumba. She has also worked with hundreds of brides and bridal parties over the years. Her makeup artistry has been seen and admired in numerous bridal magazines, as well as in Self, In Style and New York Magazine.

Since 2002, Devra Bader has been the makeup artist and owner of her own skin care and beauty spa in Scarsdale, offering make up application and instruction at her elegant emporium or in the privacy of your own home, while continuing to do makeup for numerous weddings and photo shoots. Assisted by her talented and highly trained staff, she also offers a full range of spa services, including facials, body treatments, brow shaping, waxing and nail services.

Accustomed to working with demanding celebrities, Devra treats all clients with the same care and respect, believing that becoming familiar with lifestyle and daily routine is the key to giving each a great look. Clients learn how to take care of their skin, choose the particular makeup that’s just right for them and correct flaws rather than cover them up.

In keeping with its client-friendly approach, the spa does not require credit cards, there are no charges for cancellations, and chocolate chip cookies are always on hand. Gift certificates are available.

Hair Express
Family Hair Care Salon
4 great locations in Staten Island
Grasmere: 1300 Hylan Blvd. off Old Town Road – 718-980-3074
Great Kills: 28 Giffords Lane (near Great Kills train station) 718-948-1144
Annadale: 885 Annadale Road – 718-227-4191
New Dorp: 66 New Dorp Plaza – 718-980-3074

The very popular Hair Express Salons, serving Staten Island for over 10 years, are always packed – and for good reason! Customers from all over Staten Island are attracted by: All competitors’ coupons accepted in addition they offer the best prices in town (Regularly 30-50% lower than those of comparable Staten Island Salons - NYC salons), highest quality services, latest cuts, colors and styles, NO appointments – walk ins welcome and it’s a Family orientated atmosphere. Prices are unbelievable, starting with quality shampoos and durable blow-outs that for just $12-$15, with service for senior citizens just $9.99 and kids cuts only $5.99 - $7.99. A curly to straight hairdo is just $15, or with a cut, $20. Shampoo and roller sets start at $12, with use of curling and flat irons up to $10. Up-dos, depending on the length of the hair, start at $35. Special treatments like, Iso perms start at $55, with Spiral perms, just $75. Chemical hair straightening starts at $75 (color, haircut and blow dry not included).

Wella cream coloring starts at $40, with Kolestone coloring at $55 and includes a custom cut and blow-dry. Highlights start at a mere $55; full head at $85. No wonder this neighborhood salon keeps growing! They have the best deal on the best hair treatments available! The salon owner has even appeared on the Style Network’s hit reality show “Split Ends,” as well as been featured in The New York Times, Sun times and the Staten Island Advance for her hair know-how. The salon also pays attention to Staten Island community needs. Every December, they host a party with presents and food for teens at the Geller House, as well as fulfilling the yearly wish list of the Mother Francesca School. The owner likes to share her success!