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
Marisa Tom | November 3, 2010 9:53 pmThe only thing better than getting groomed at Strip Ministry of Waxing (56 Spring St., 212-431-1121) is soothing yourself with its self-branded aprés wax products. If you can only splurge on one item, try the X'ed Out Cream (only sold at the Strip), which works overtime by providing multiple skin saving "services." The cream is an anti-inflammatory salve that treats ingrown hairs and rashes, prevents blemishes, and diminishes scarring.Read More