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Beverly Hills Spa Guide
Photo by Susan Goldman - Used with
permission of Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau
Beverly Hills has a
reputation for exceeding expectations. And when it comes
to spa and beauty services, Beverly Hills always tops
the list. Whether it is a day_long, custom created spa
package or a quick one_hour treatment, Beverly Hills has
a tremendous selection of spas where both men and women
can relax, heal and revitalize.
Anastasia Skin & Body
Care
438 N. Bedford Drive /
(310) 273_3155 / www.anastasia.net
Anastasia’s signature
eyebrow "architecture," or sculpting, has put this shop
in the BlackBerries of Beverly Hills’ rich and famous.
Her specialized eyebrow treatments include waxing,
plucking and dyeing, and her personal line of makeup is
a favorite among her celebrity clientele.
Aqua Star Spa at The
Beverly Hilton
9876 Wilshire Boulevard /
(310) 274_7777 / www.beverlyhilton.com
With the addition of the
Aqua Star Spa, The Beverly Hilton has fulfilled its
mission to provide the "unparalleled treatments and
services that well_traveled guests would expect from a
luxury hotel in the heart of Beverly Hills." Thoughtful
planning has resulted in a serene combination of spa
spaces – a relaxation/quiet lounge, five treatment
rooms, eucalyptus steam showers and a menu of body and
facial treatments, using botanical ingredients and
essences to engage all five senses.
The Beverly Hills Hotel
Spa by La Prairie
9641 Sunset Blvd / (310)
887_2505 / www.thebeverlyhillshotel.com
This elegant boutique
spa, designed by architect Dianna Wong, features natural
materials infused with a timeless luxury to create
simple and tranquil spaces. At the forefront of the
anti_aging revolution, La Prairie offers cellular
facials as well as European, Asian and therapeutic
massage. It also boasts a variety of hydrotherapy
treatments, featuring a hydrotherapy tub with seven
hydro_massage treatment zones to fully customize each
treatment. A freestanding "Hydrowet" table, inspired by
the traditional Vichy shower system, ensures maximum
comfort and luxury for a unique spa experience. Visitors
can enjoy one_of_a_kind treatments such as "Diamond
Perfection," an application of La Prairie’s Cellular
Microdermabrasion cream made with real diamonds, fresh
water pearls and crystals, and the spa’s signature
"Caviar Firming Facial," featuring extracts from real
caviar, AHA fruit acids and sea protein.
Cariño Massage
9478 W. Olympic Blvd.,
Ste. 307 / (310) 284_8422 / www.carinomassage.com
Cariño, a Spanish word
used to express deep caring for another person,
absolutely captures the essence of the extraordinary
massage technique employed at this spa. Rooted in
Central American Papil and Mayan Indian traditions, the
Cariño massage integrates fluid, circular strokes using
the palm, fingers and knuckles in tandem with focused
breathing. It’s absolutely time to view your massage as
a necessary part of your holistic routine rather than an
indulgence reserved only for special occasions.
Cristophe
348 N. Beverly Drive /
(310) 274_0851 / www.cristophe.com
Cristophe is considered
one of the world’s leading hairdressers, and yet the
salon also offers spa services that make all who try
them feel like a celebrity. Signature offerings include
vegetable, yuko and ion hair straighteners; galvanic
ionization to tone skin muscles and promote cell growth;
and seaweed clay scalp treatments featuring essential
oils such as rosemary, cypress and lavender. The salon
also boasts a line of hair care products made from
gaboncillo, quillaya, yucca plant, passionflower and
other exotics from the rain forest.
Frédéric Fekkai Beauté de
Provence
440 N. Rodeo Drive, 3rd
Floor / (310) 777_8700 / www.fredericfekkai.com
If ever there was a spa
worth experiencing, it is definitely the Frédéric Fekkai
Beauté de Provence spa and salon. Created by
internationally known hair stylist, Frédéric Fekkai,
this "salon of the stars" also offers facials, massages
and body wraps within a French countryside oasis
environment, complete with beautiful fountains and
gardens. One of the salon’s specialties in hair design
is called "cold fusion," an innovative new way to add
hair extensions. Also popular is Fekkai’s own line of
self_tanner called Soleil du Midi, for that "just
returned from vacation" look year_round.
The Loft Hair Lounge &
Green Spa
110 N. Doheny Drive /
(310) 275_9002 / www.thelofthairlounge.com
Eco_conscious owner, Clay
Patané, has created a retreat that is as friendly to the
environment as it is to his clients. Of course the
products are all_natural – from the line of yogurt_based
hair color products called YO to the vegan and dbp_free
nail polishes and a plant_based line of waxing products.
But the ultimate commitment to the green movement occurs
each day when hair clippings are scooped up and mailed
to an organization that weaves the remnants into oil
spill hair mats used to absorb and contain petroleum
spills.
The Organic Pharmacy
453 N. Beverly Drive /
(310) 272_7275 / www.theorganicpharmacy.com
Organic Glam. How
appropriate the name selected for the line of cosmetics
developed for this British_based purveyor of health and
beauty products. The Organic Pharmacy, newly_opened on
Beverly Drive, oozes with both – organic products and
opportunities to "glam it up." The shop not only sells
organic supplements, herbal tinctures, body care
products and its own line of cosmetics; it also features
unique options for toning and revitalizing the body via
facials, massages, body scans and homeopathic
consultations. The result? A body beautiful.
Peninsula Spa at The
Peninsula Beverly Hills
9882 Santa Monica Blvd. /
(310) 551_2888 / www.beverlyhills.peninsula.com
Although it consistently
tops lists for service and amenities, The Peninsula
Beverly Hills continues to set the standard with its
redesigned and expanded Peninsula Spa. Elements of the
$7 million makeover include an opulent relaxation room
furnished with signature double loungers; a couple’s
treatment room with French doors that give way to views
of the rolling Hollywood Hills; and a revamped fitness
center and retail space. An impressive menu of new and
exclusive Shiffa Precious Gem Treatments, featuring
diamonds, emeralds and sapphires, has also been
introduced, making the spa experience at The Peninsula
truly first_class.
RafflesAmrita Spa
9291 Burton Way / (310)
860_5723 / www.raffles.com
Tucked away inside the
exclusive Raffles L’Ermitage Hotel, this spa offers
various services to meet the needs of any visitor. One
of their signature treatments is the RafflesAmrita
Ayurvedia Massage, which is a full_package massage
including a full body and foot massage with a
traditional application of warm sesame oil applied to
the forehead to promote a calming and relaxing state of
mind. Other specialties include the aromatherapy
infusion body scrub and the anti_aging facial with
acupressure lifting massage. The spa also offers a
facial designed specifically for men. And with its
location inside a first_class hotel, guests are able to
dine on the delicious and healthy meals offered on the
exclusive spa cuisine menu.
The Spa at the Beverly
Wilshire
9500 Wilshire Boulevard /
(310) 385_7023 / www.fourseasons.com/beverlywilshire
Recharge your mind and
body at this magnificent spa in the Beverly Wilshire.
The hotel has teamed up with the world’s leading spa
company, ESPA, to create holistic, natural treatments
like the Purifying, Timeless or Metro facials or the
Ultimate, Blissful or Balancing body treatments. Guests
also enjoy unique amenities like the aromatherapy
crystal steam rooms, experience showers, ice fountains
and the tranquility lounge to round out their relaxation
retreat.
Spa Montage
225 N. Canon Drive /
(310) 860_7800 / www.montagebeverlyhills.com
Spa Montage’s signature
Surrender experience provides each client with a
personalized menu of spa services and treatment options.
Who wouldn’t give in to that? The two_story Spa Montage
with 17 treatment rooms, a co_ed mineral pool, a
full_service salon, yoga studio and fully_equipped
fitness center is truly an urban getaway.
The Shave
230 S. Beverly Drive /
(310) 888_2898 / www.theshavebeverlyhills.com
Pampering isn’t just for
the ladies anymore – men, too, can enjoy a little extra
attention at The Shave of Beverly Hills. A luxury barber
and retail shoppe with a men’s club feel and a classic
barbershop vibe, The Shave’s mission is to help clients
get in touch with their gentleman side. Everything from
haircuts and shoe shines to body massages, old_fashioned
shaves and signature services such as "Uni_brow Surgery"
and "Sweater Removal" are offered. To complete the
experience, classics from Miles Davis and Frank Sinatra
play in the background, and classic films are featured
on flat screens throughout the store.
Sonya Dakar Skin Clinic
9975 Santa Monica
Boulevard / (310) 553_7344 /
www.sonyadakarskinclinic.com
You CAN have it all at
this super sanctuary for pampering! Sonya Dakar has long
been known for her extensive and effective line of skin
care products and for her "tell it like it is" approach
to client skin care consultations. Her luxury,
five_story clinic is a one_stop shop for facials, scrubs
and other anti_aging treatments, but the perks don’t
stop there. Clients have access to other unique personal
services including day care, pet grooming and transport
via helicopter for those seeking that exclusive,
over_the_top experience.
Spa 415
415 N. Crescent Drive,
Suite 110 / (310) 276_8018 / www.spa415.com
This accommodating spa
customizes its services to meet any client’s needs.
Known for providing the latest in spa services and
technology, this secluded spa offers several body
sculpting treatments including vacuodermie and
pressotherapy. They also offer Botox injections, offered
on the premises by their resident M.D., as well as
permanent makeup application, massage, reflexology, and
microdermabrasion. Men can enjoy the Gentleman’s
Executive Facial, which uses apricot and shea butter for
deep pore cleansing and softening.
Thibiant Beverly Hills
Day Spa
449 N. Canon Drive /
(310) 278_7565 / www.thibiantspa.com
Owned and operated by
famed skin care specialist and guru, Aida Thibiant, this
spa offers an exclusive array of spa services created by
Mrs. Thibiant herself to address a variety of individual
needs. Customers relax immediately upon entering the
tranquil environment designed specifically with
relaxation and renewal in mind. Offering everything from
facials, massages, body treatments, and mud wraps, the
salon also offers a variety of packages for both men and
women. The spa’s specialty treatments include
Pineapple/Papaya and mixed fruit exfoliation facials,
Tahitian Body Glows and Rain Forest Mud Therapy.
Vida Emanuel European Day
Spa
9406 Dayton Way / (310)
246_5111 / www.vidaemanuel.net
This full_service salon
can customize any service to meet its customers’ needs.
They offer microdermabrasion, St. Tropez self_tanning
application, "everlasting" makeup application and
eyelash perming. The Red Carpet Special is a head_to_toe
service complete with a massage, facial, and foot
treatment. Several unique spa offerings include the body
slimming treatment which provides lymphatic drainage for
a slimmer, sleeker physique, the stop_the_clock facial
said to peel back years from your face, as well as the
vacu_lift facial, considered the closest thing to a
non_surgical face_lift.
This is just a sampling
of the many exclusive services available at Beverly
Hills spas, each offering escape from the pressures of
daily life.
For more information
about Beverly Hills, please call the Beverly Hills
Conference & Visitors Bureau at 310.248.1015 or visit
www.LoveBeverlyHills.org.
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