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132 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles 90048
310-289-1758

Make Up For Ever

The LA outpost of this popular Parisian makeup line is only one of two actual boutiques in the US. Fitting that it's housed right across from celebrity-studded restaurant The Ivy, as this line of... read more

8591 Sunset Boulevard , Los Angeles 90049
310.652.8574

Blushington

This shamelessly frou-frou new makeup spot pays unapologetic homage to classic Hollywood glamour. Guests choose from a menu of seven unique makeup looks, with some tailored specifically to seasonal... read more

8126 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles 90046
323-782-8882

Essensuals London

Los Angeles' Anglophilia seems unstoppable, and why not? No one does an outré coiff quite like the Brits. Stylist Laini Reeves' London salon has a home on Melrose, ensuring that the continue... read more

515 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles 90048
310-657-4726

Baxter Finley Barber & Shop

Throwback to old-school barbershop with just four seats. Prices a little high but certainly not unreasonable for the area, and the ambience is relaxing with hardwood floors and restored, 100-year-o... read more

21381 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles 90501
310-212-6408

SpaRelaken

Torrance is a very Japanese town, and Miyako is a very Japanese hotel, so it makes sense that the 5,000-foot spa located within is very Japanese too. Treatments range from the usual stuff (Swedish ... read more

1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Los Angeles 91106
626-585-6414

Chuan Body + Soul

The Langham Hotel in Pasadena is a pretty rarefied world: all expensive elegance everywhere you turn. The Chuan spa, hidden deep within, is even more exclusive and rather exotic. Specializes in spa... read more

3835 Cross Creek Rd., Los Angeles 90265
310-456-9973

Safire McMillan Canale

Is "I do Jennifer Aniston's hair" a strong enough business plan? Probably. Very simple-looking (from the outside) hair salon will probably be one of the most fabulous places at the already-fabulous... read more

1527 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles 90026
323-580-3282

GoodHead Salon

Although you may have to wait a few weeks for your appointment, the stylists at this Echo Park salon are reputed for giving some of the best hair cuts in town. Mike Bonner, in particular, leads the... read more

3206 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles 90039
323-665-3869

Dtox Day Spa

Located on the Los Feliz/Silver Lake border, this place couldn't be unhip if it tried. It's low-key but expensive, relaxed but well-appointed...just like all the stores and houses surrounding it. F... read more

1755 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles 90028
323-491-1376

Spa Luce

Renaissance hotels are not necessarily known in the U.S. for luxury. This one, right in the middle of the Hollywood madness (tourists by day, drunkards by night), is heading in the upscale directio... read more

1200 Alta Loma Rd., Los Angeles 90069
310-358-3700

SPA at Sunset Marquis

Just a tiny spa menu (waxing, nails, face, massage and exfoliation, all done with Erbe products), but they think of it as 'focused'. Not a lot of treatment rooms as exclusivity is king here. Each g... read more

1102 Mohawk St., Los Angeles 90026
213-484-8162

Mohawk General Store

Newest addition to hip Echo Park shopping, Mohawk is a bit East Coast favor for LA's Eastside. Home to The Generic Man men's shoe line, kicks that are timeless, stylish and go hand in hand with a... read more

8701 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles 90069
310-855-1150

Stark Waxing Studio

This waxing-only salon is serious about unwanted hair. Consistently touted as one of the best places in LA to take it ALL off (Brazilian-style), the professional technicians, clean and modern priva... read more

10220 Constellation Blvd., Los Angeles 90067
310-552-0420

Spa at Equinox

Actually located adjacent to the Century Hyatt, making it the hotel spa as well, this Equinox offers a little bit of everything. It's just as expensive and luxurious as the others, and has a lovely... read more

9069 Nemo St., Los Angeles 90069
310-858-9009

The Gendarmerie

The Gendarmerie's main focus seems to be hospitality. Snacks are always out, guests are welcome to wine or a cocktail...they might even give you lunch in the greeting room, which has WiFi, couches ... read more

8358 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles 90069
310-623-9000

Argyle Salon & Spa

This place really does have a little of everything. Get done up from head to toe: haircut, dermal fillers, massage, pedicure. The treatment rooms are especially lovely, which is good given that lev... read more

7700 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles 90046
323-654-4411

Voda Spa

Some might not know this about WeHo: it's actually got a pretty strong Russian presence. Used to be the neighborhood of choice, and still a lot of remnants left over. Voda is more of a throwback, a... read more

300 N. Crescent Heights Blvd., Los Angeles 90048
323-658-7546

Skin Haven Spa Studio

This spot was once an actual bungalow, so makes sense that it feels like your intellectual, hippie aunt's place. Little statues, candles and wood chairs with red cushions. Plus people chillin' in r... read more

1301 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Los Angeles 90291
310-396-5122

Nite Spa

Cozy intimate environment for gentlemen and ladies' spa needs. Los Angeles's life in the fast lane is hard on the body and shows up on the face. The elusive fountain of youth that keeps the city lo... read more

2130 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles 90025
310-444-8989

Los Angeles Massage Therapy Center

There are more sumptuous, more gorgeous places to get a massage or a facial. This one is extremely pared down, but it has everything a person needs from a day spa, and they do it incredibly well. (... read more