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2. Ballet at New Orleans Dance Academy (5956 Magazine St., 504-8993780; www.neworleansdanceacademy.com) 3. Freestyle Cardio @ Nola Fit (2116 Magazine St., 504-941-7083; www. nolafit.com)
Best New workout treNd 1. Zumba — See above. 2. Ballet and Pilates Barre workouts 3. Bicycling
Best BarBershop
Best MaNicure/ pedicure 1. Earthsavers (Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 140, Metairie, 504835-0225; 3414 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, 985-6741133; 5501 Magazine St., 504-899-8555; www. earthsaversonline.com) — Manicures and pedicures at earthsavers are relaxing, luxurious experiences and can make hands and feet look better for longer.
Best hair saloN 1. H2O (441 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504835-4377; 3908 Hwy. 22, Mandeville, 985-9518166; www.h2osalon-spa. com) – Though the salon is named after water, many a freshly done do’s archenemy, H2O provides hair styling and cutting, kids’ services and chemical treatments. It also offers hair repair and corrective coloring to remedy athome snafus. 2. Rocket Science Beauty Bar (640 elysian Fields ave., 504-2188982; www.rocketsciencenola.com) 3. Keith Noonan Salon (Old Metairie Village Shopping Center, 800 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504-482-1866; www. keithnoonansalon.net)
Best day spa 1. Belladonna Day Spa (2900 Magazine St., 504-891-4393) — With so many different offerings, add-ons and packages, there’s a service at Belladonna for everyone: In addition to massage, mani/pedis and waxing, there’s aromatherapy, body buffing with either salt or sugar and treatment packages which use themes to engage all senses. 2. Earthsavers (Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 140, Metairie, 504835-0225; 3414 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, 985-6741133; 5501 Magazine St., 504-899-8555; www. earthsaversonline.com)
3. Ritz-Carlton Spa (921 Canal St., 504-524-1331; www.ritzcarlton.com)
Best place to Get a MassaGe 1. Earthsavers (Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 140, Metairie, 504835-0225; 3414 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, 985-6741133; 5501 Magazine St., 504-899-8555; www. earthsaversonline.com) — earthsavers offers deep tissue, full body, Thai, warm stone and pregnancy massages with several add-on options, including aromatherapy, Jacuzzi, sauna and bath. Individual and couple packages combine massages with other services, often in accordance with a theme. 2. Belladonna Day Spa (2900 Magazine St., 504-891-4393) 3. Ritz-Carlton Spa (921 Canal St., 504-524-1331; www.ritzcarlton.com)
Best place to Get Makeup applied 1. MAC at Saks Fifth avenue (The Shops at Canal place, 301 Canal St., 504-524-2200; www. saksfifthavenue.com) – getting a makeup application at the MaC counter can simplify preparation for a night on the town or help you nail the perfect shade of foundation and concealer. 2. H2O (441 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504835-4377; 3908 Hwy. 22, Mandeville, 985-9518166; www.h2osalonspa.com) 3. Make Me Up (3426 Magazine St., 504-8919688; www.makemeupnola.com)
Best place to Get waxed 1. Earthsavers (Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 140, Metairie, 504page 89
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1. Aidan Gill for Men (550 Fulton St., 504-5664903; 2026 Magazine St., 504-587-9090; www.aidangillformen.com) — In a world of unisex grooming, the dapper Mr. gill is an unapologetic throwback to the days when men went to the barber, dammit, and got a haircut, not “styling.” Sit back with a whisky (and perhaps a cigar) and let aidan and his crew tend to your follicles, or indulge in his hot-towel “Shave at the end of the galaxy,” a bit of pampering as elaborate and relaxing as a great massage. 2. Golden Shears (6008 Magazine St., 504-895-9269) 3. Magazine Street Barbershop (4224 Magazine St., 504-2677823; www.magazinestreetbarbershop.com)
The store also has ergonomic shoes to show off those toenails. 2. Belladonna (2900 Magazine St., 504-8914393; www.belladonnadayspa.com) 3. Serenity (JW Marriott Hotel, 614 Canal St., 504525-5433; www.serenityspaneworleans.com)
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