First things first, you'll need a place to stay. While you could go ahead and book just any hotel in New York City, you're never going to have an experience as amazing for a beauty lover than that at the Gansevoort. We should first point out that there's a Sephora directly across the street. Aside from the convenient location, you'll be able to experience their in-house blowout service, Glam+Go, the complimentary L'Occitane products in the glamorous, mirror-filled bathrooms and a spa offering facials, waxing and massage. It's also worth mentioning that all rooms are equipped with studio-style, lighted makeup mirrors so there's no guessing what you'll look like once you hit the cobblestone streets.
Whether you're in New York City to explore or you're headed to a specific event, there's no better time to treat yourself to a makeup application so all the Instagram photos you take can be on point. Pucker is a one-stop-shop for professional makeup artistry, eyelash extensions and even blowouts or spa services as they are conveniently located in DreamDry and Spruce & Bond. Sidenote: The blowout at DreamDry is unlike any other. Pucker's staff is incredibly knowledgeable, asks multiple questions to get you to your desired look, and gives professional opinions, tips and tricks along the way.
Words cannot describe how incredible this place is. Founded by two sisters, these New Yorkers have the knowledge, experience and down-to-earth personalities you want in an esthetician. During my visit, I was lucky enough to try the life-changing SilkPeel Dermalinfusion with Sai, one of the owners. She guided me through the process, we talked about my skin and regimen but also gossiped like we'd been best friends forever. Aside from the incredible service, the treatment was divine. After walking in with a couple breakouts, I walked out less than an hour later and they were almost nonexistent. Needless to say, I am now addicted to the SilkPeel (and Glo Skin & Laser).
Many beauty enthusiasts have heard of (and probably experienced) Drybar products, but the blowout is on another level. I headed to the Crosby St. location that's actually inside of Bloomingdale's and was seriously impressed with the experience. My stylist told me all about how amazing the products were (and introduced me to On The Rocks, the lightweight replenishing conditioner that has forever changed my quick-to-get-oily locks). Her shampoo was divine and I loved that she didn't force me into conversation. Sometimes a blowout is best when you can just soak it all in and live inside your head for 45 minutes.
Address: 44 Crosby St, New York, NY 10012 (multiple locations)
When your skin is craving a basic facial, Dermalogica is one of the hippest places to have it done. As you walk into the light and bright (even on a day as rainy as it was when I visited) store filled to the ceilings with skin care, you know you're in the right hands. The estheticians warmly greet you, have you fill out a form detailing your skin, then take you back to their Skin Pod, a soundproof pod in the middle of the store where you'll have your service done. The colorful glowing lights give off the vibes of a high-end spa when you're actually in the middle of a retail location. My esthetician introduced me to the Bioactive Peel that left my skin bright, glowing and as healthy as ever.
