Philadelphia's Best Facials 2008

Indulge alone or with a group of friends in everything from massages to cosmetic surgery at this full-service spa.

Reviews:

• “more like hell”
• “GREAT Facial!”
• “Spa was OKAY”
• “overall good massage”
• “Bachelorette Heaven-The Spa experience of a lifetime!”

Tips: Be it a bachelorette party or just a well-deserved break, the staff can arrange a full day of treatments, including lunch from nearby favorite Curds & Whey.

Heaven Spa or email Heaven Spa

Upscale European-style spa located on second-floor loft mezzanine; offerings include detoxification, massage, microdermabrasion, reflexology and manicure/pedicure packages.

Reviews:

• “bikini wax”
• “Amazing, restorative hot stone massage!”
• “Fabulous and Not so Fabulous”
• “Great massage, lovely setting”
• “Linda gives the best facials”

Rescue Rittenhouse Spa Lounge

Essential oils, subtle lighting and New Age music ebb and flow in this Old City day spa.

Reviews:

• “Best spa”
• “Best massage in the city! Great service and great attention to detail.”
• “amazing facial”
• “Sheer Bliss”
• “Spa Terme is an Oasis”

Tips: Gift certificates start at $15, and can be for dollar amounts or services.

Terme di Aroma or email Terme di Aroma

This environmentally-conscious spa founded on the wisdom of ancient cultures
delivers a modern-day experience.

Reviews:

• “Life-changing”
• “Best of Everything!”
• “Cure for those dark Philly days "
• “excellent deep tissue massage”
• “A Perfect Experience”

Tips: The spa is also open the third Sunday of each month from 10am to 3pm.

Eviama Life Spa or email Eviama Life Spa

This Center City day spa offers holistic treatments including LaStone therapy, massages, facials and waxing.

Reviews:

• “fearless brazilian”
• “Excellent deep tissue massage”
• “Excellent deep tissue massage”
• “Well Worth It”
• “good but not great and very PRICEY!”

Tips: Try the “La Stone Therapy” where over fifty different stones are used during treatment.

Body Restoration or email Body Restoration

Located in a four-story town house, this salon offers a variety of beauty services and fashions.

Reviews:

• “Where’s Bruce?”
• “Bruce Slemmer = Great cut + Great Color”
• “Customer satisfied”
• “Bruce Almighty!!!”
• “Bruce is amazing, but the spa is awful :(”

Pileggi on the Square

Full-service salon and spa offers haircuts, color, relaxers, extensions, facials, massages, waxing, nail care and makeup.

Reviews:

• “Jeff is the best and I would recommend him to anyone!!!”
• “Best service I have seen”
• “Danielle gives an amazing cut/style!!!”
• “I am Glowing”
• “Jen Z. was incredible!”

Tips: Allow up to six hours to have real human hair, by Great Lengths, attached to your own hair. Extensions last up to six months and requires a follow-up visit to have them removed.

Salon L’Etoile or email Salon L’Etoile

Reviews:

• “great eyebrow results”
• “Great place; only place for threading hair removal”

Shanti Medical Spa & Wellness Ctr or email Shanti Medical Spa & Wellness Ctr

Full-service beauty salon with hair and skin care treatments as well as wig and extension services.

Salon 130

The ultimate boutique and skin spa for high-end beauty addicts.

Reviews:

• “The best brazilian wax ever!!!”
• “Heaven!”
• “Best products in Philadelphia!”
• “Even when You Are a Size 0, They’re Still Rude”
• “Very helpful !”

Tips: There’s now a second area Bluemercury, in Ardmore at Suburban Square. (42 Saint James Place, Ardmore, 19003, (610) 642-5200)

Bluemercury Apothecary and Spa