Marisa Tom | February 18, 2011 8:00 amWith just over a month until Spring arrives, it's time to revamp your Winter-ravaged skin, reawaken tired eyes, and rev up the color on your nails at Sunpoint Retreat. The Upper East Side spa and salon has tailored a trio of treatments meant to make you feel as pretty as a flower in bloom. And wouldn't you know, this is the ideal time to indulge in an advanced exfoliation and resurfacing facial.Read More
Marisa Tom | February 14, 2011 8:03 amIf you're not too busy breaking hearts today, consider trying out a wacky (but super cool) "shatter" manicure, á la Katy Perry. At first, I was understandably perplexed by the nail effect but after Sunpoint Retreat (344 E. 63rd St., 212-319-5805) took care to shatter my nails to perfection, I'm a fan of the deconstruction.Read More
Marisa Tom | December 21, 2010 8:01 amAn afternoon spent at Williamsburg salon Hello, Beautiful (218 Bedford Ave., 718-387-4732) will, yes, make you feel beautiful, but the girlier-than-girly spot will also brighten your days to come. Let owner Naomi Yasuda treat your nails to an insane manicure-meets-artist's prerogative. What do I mean?Read More
Marisa Tom | November 24, 2010 8:00 amWhat girl doesn't aspire to have perfect hair? Perfect nails? At the Warren-Tricomi salon trifecta, perfection is what you'll get.Read More
Marisa Tom | November 3, 2010 10:15 pmBabbling brook music and white-washed zen décor add much-needed ambience to this otherwise bare bones full-service salon. But that's OK, because what Renew & Relax Spa (50 Third Ave., 212-388-9821) lacks in spirit, it compensates for tenfold in quality treatments. The young, friendly staff can whip up a polished manicure and pedicure within the hour, and the extensive waxing menu covers everything from brow to lip to leg and bikini.Read More