Wedding season is in full swing and brides-to-be are searching for the best ways to get that perfect glow, and overall naturally beautiful look for your perfect day.
Whether you decide to take a trip or get the job done at home, there are many products out there to bring out the best results. From a glowing facial to teeth whitening strips, Downtown has put together a guide full of beauty products and treatments leading up to your big day.
No stress involved, outstanding results.
Pearly Whites
Out and About
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Magic Smile (Downtown)
Address: 291 Broadway, Suite 1000, New York, NY 10007
Price: Express Service/Touch-Up (One Session) $99.00
You don’t have to be a millionaire or win the lottery to have a beautiful smile, Magic Smile has new technology that will give you those pearly whites without pain or side effects, with only a small investment.
At Home
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Crest 3D White Whitestrips with Light – Teeth Whitening Kit
Price: $99.95
At your convenience, Crest has created a new, unique teeth whitening kit, using the same blue light system that dentists use, and you also get your full results in just 10 days.
Waxing
Out and About
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Shobha Financial District
Address: 65 Broadway, Suite #406, New York, NY 10006
Price: Varies
Offering all different kinds of waxing, Shobha Financial District is the destination for hairless happiness and is famous for providing the best bikini wax and eyebrow threading
At home
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GiGi – Waxing Kit
Price: $43.49 (with Amazon Prime)
This kit is a complete hair removal system that providing all the waxing essentials in the privacy of your home.
Perfect Tan
Out and About
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SUGARED + BRONZED – Sugaring and Airbrush Tanning
Address: 114 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003
Price: Standard (2 for $39.00) & Express (2 for $49.00)
SUGARED + BRONZED has the best of the best airbrush tanning for an affordable amount of money. They customize their solution to get the best results to get that perfect golden brown color. New clients get 2 for $39.00 (if you do standard), and 2 for $49.00 if you choose express. They also offer waxing as well.
At home
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Kiehl’s Sun Free Self Tanning Formula
Price: $22.50
It is a lightweight, non-greasy self tanning formula for a natural glow which is instantly absorbed while moisturizing and nutures your face and body. The key ingredients include Apricot Kernel Oil, Cocoa Seed Butter, and Vitamin E.
Hair
Out and About
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Alibi NYC Salon
Address: 67 Greene Street, Suite #2, New York, NY 10012
Price: $250.00
This salon is tucked away in the heart of SoHo located in an art gallery loft space where hairstyling magic happens on the bride-to-be. In addition to the bride’s hair, the bride is able to get her makeup done, touchup her makeup, or include her private bridal party for additional costs.
On-Site
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New York Bridal Beauty – Amanda Shackleton
Price: $275.00
The work of Amanda Shackleton is one of a kind and can be done at the location you need for your convenience. Although it is more expensive, you can add bridal make up, as well as the entire bridal parties hair and makeup done by Amanda and her outstanding team.
Spa
Bride-to-Be Package
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Paul Labrecque in the Chelsea Sports Center
Address: Chelsea Sports Center, 60 Chelsea Piers, New York, NY 10011
Price: 5 hours – $490
Located in the Chelsea Sports Center at Chelsea Piers, Bride-to-Be spa packages are available at Paul Labrecque. It is 5 hours long and includes a Deep Cleanising Hydrating Facial, Deluxe Manicure, Deluxe Pedicure, 60 Minute Shiatsu Massage, Hair Styling & Updo, Shampoo & Blow Out, and Makeup Application.
Facial
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Savor Spa – West Village
Address: 327 West 11th Street, New York, NY 10014
Price: 60 minute Vitamin C Glow – $135.00
At Savor Spa, they offer award-winning organic facials. They have many different types of facials and different times available. They specialize in acne to anti-aging facials, but offer a variety of diverse facials (running at different prices and end with different results) from a Champagne couture to a Vitamin C Glow and more.
Massage
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The Ritz-Carlton – Battery Park
Address: 2 West Street, New York, NY 10004
Price: 60 minute Deep Tissue – $185.00
The Ritz-Carlton is a 5-star hotel and their spa is no disappointment. They offer many services from personalized skin care to massages to body therapies. The Deep Tissue Massage promotes deep relaxation while working out the tension of stressed muscles.
Mani/Pedicure
Out and About
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Four Seasons – Downtown
Address: 27 Barclay Street, New York, NY 10007
Price: Signature Manicure – $50.00 & Deluxe Pedicure – $95.00
Looking for a luxurious manicure/pedicure in a relaxed environment? The Four Seasons is a place to go. They offer nail care from signature manicures to gel manicures to deluxe pedicures.
At home
You can also easily do your nails at home. Use one of these 5 eco-friendly brands to do your nails with natural-based and non-toxic nail polish.
You’re going to look beautiful on your big day, congratulations!
