Austin's Best Manicures & Pedicures 2008

Aveda spa and salon is a one-stop beauty spot for everything from haircuts to body wraps.

Reviews:

• “Horrible service, horrible haircut….worst salon ever.”
• “WOW! "
• “I found my facialist! Sara Berens!!!”
• “I found Melissa Dean!!”
• “Best cut ever!”

Tips: A strict 24-hour cancellation policy is enforced. Cancel in time or face charges. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.

Avant Salon and Day Spa or email Avant Salon and Day Spa

Massages, facials, manicures, waxes and other spa services are offered to urban professionals and socialites in this upscale, downtown spa.

Reviews:

• “Great service from the techs…not so great front desk service…”
• “Nothing but good things to say”
• “worst facial ever!”
• “Ehh”
• “Worst Facial "

Tips: A vast selection of natural and organic bath and body products, hand bags, jewelry and other fun gifts are available for purchase in the cozy boutique adjacent to the concierge desk.

milk + honey day spa or email milk + honey day spa

This central Austin spa offers facials and wraps to help those with hectic schedules find inner peace.

Reviews:

• “Fabulous Effective Facials”
• “Great customer service”
• “Nothing compares to this Spa package!”
• “Love the new location”
• “To Die For Massage!”

Tips: Get a free $10 add-on with any service of an hour or more on your first visit.

Viva Day Spa or email Viva Day Spa

Private historic home houses a full-service day spa with meditation garden; offers facials, massage, body treatments and hair removal.

Reviews:

• “Pure. Sweet. Bliss.”
• “Dead Sea Salt Glow to Die For!!!!!!”
• “Fantastic Pedicure and Detox Experience!”
• “Excellent!”
• “Great Place for Couple’s Massage”

Tips: The spa is open by appointment only during the evening and on Sunday.

She Etc. or email She Etc.

Professional nail care, manicures, pedicures, milk and honey manicures, gel nail enhancements, Arbonne skin care and cosmetics products.

Reviews:

• “Great, personal nail care service!”
• “WAY better than acrylic!”
• “Beautiful nails and relaxing atmosphere, all-around wonderful experience!!”
• “the ONLY place be pampered!”
• “Great product with beautiful results!”

Bloomingnails, An Urban Nail Studio or email Bloomingnails, An Urban Nail Studio

Spa services offering Novita products for revitalizing facials, chemical peels, photo facials, waxing, massages, wraps, mineral makeup and more.

Reviews:

• “Great Experience”
• “Good But Getting Better”
• “Very Good Massage, Small Space”
• “Most Wonderful Massage Ever!!!! BY ………..”
• “Very Relaxing”

Tips: Stop in from 6pm to 8pm Tuesday for Men’s Night. Take advantage of services like the Men’s Facial, a one-hour service catered toward men’s skin types.

The Novita Spa on the Square or email The Novita Spa on the Square