Looking for some good pampering :)

Going to NY between the 8th and 18th of June, solo traveler, and have most things decided.

But I%26#39;m thinking about going to a hair salon or somewhere to get my nails done.

I%26#39;ve seached and got a few plaes, but wondered if any of you had any suggests of where to go/avoid etc.

I usually spend about $60 when I get my nails done, $75 for my hair.

Looking for some good pampering :)

Bump :)

Looking for some good pampering :)

I saw this yesterday but didn%26#39;t know how to specifically advise you. I generally spend twice what you do on hair and half what you do on nails (and I get a manicure and pedicure for my money). But I don鈥檛 go anyplace too fancy 鈥?just a nice, well rated hair salon and my little neighborhood nail salon where they鈥檒l also do waxing. But I don鈥檛 really consider these sorts of services pampering 鈥?just upkeep.

If you鈥檙e really looking to get pampered I鈥檇 give Bliss a call and take a look at their spa menu 鈥?in addition to mani-peddies they do lots of facials and body wraps/massages. But I don鈥檛 think they do hair. If you鈥檙e talking about going someplace very fancy for hair I would think you鈥檙e looking at spending hundreds of dollars.

http://www.blissworld.com/category/spa/spa+menu/complete+menu.do

The Bliss Spa menu for you.

My ';go to'; nail place in midtown is Bloomie%26#39;s Nails on 55th st. between 5th %26amp; 6th. It%26#39;s not the cheapest or the fanciest but the prices are reasonable (prob. ~ $50 for man/ped). Just don%26#39;t let them upsell you with fancy pedicures IF you don%26#39;t want one. They%26#39;re open long hours (9-7pm on most days) 7 days a week and you don%26#39;t need an appointment. Across the street from Bloomie%26#39;s is a place called the Townhouse which is fancier and calls itself a day spa. I think poster Cricri has gotten a pedicure there and thought it was good. I also remember kateoz likes a place called Coco%26#39;s on 33 st. b/w Lexington %26amp; 3rd ave. and it%26#39;s cheaper than my place.

As for hair, really really depends on what you want and your hair. If you%26#39;re looking for a haircut and blow dry, $75 is on the low end.

nymag.com

has a section on salons you might check out. The guy who own Arrojo salon does makeovers on a tv show and several people have mentioned liking that salon.

http://www.arrojostudio.com/

Thank you for the suggestions!

I mainly want to add in the list of things I%26#39;ve done is that I got pampered/nails done/hair done etc when I tell my mates about it.

I%26#39;d quite happily pay about $120 to get my hair done, but not really too bothered if its more, as long as they have great service!

once a year a huge client comes to NYC for a meeting and I always take her for a manicure/pedicure at Saks (last year we did the Peninsula, but they%26#39;re exhorbitant comparatively!)

You can get both for a little over your typical $60, plus tip. They also serve a decent lunch there - you order while they are performing the services and eat afterwards (or before if you dont want to risk messing up your nails)

a guy who lives in my building cuts hair there, but I doubt you can get a cut for $75 - and I have no clue if he%26#39;s good. I go to my hairstylist%26#39;s apartment, pay $80 and thats considered cheap by NYC standards.

There are some interesting discounts here

http://nyc.lifebooker.com/