We scoured cities and found the spas special enough to call our secret sanctuaries. Check out this roundup of our favorite places to relax.
By Alyson Mance
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Los Angeles
Mamie's Day Spa
1131 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 202
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 394-6334
Why it's great: It’s the West Coast version of her New York it space and now celebrities—from Joy Bryant to Jada Pinkett Smith to Angela Bassett can keep their skin in check without getting on a plane. Owner Mamie McDonald’s microdermabrasion technique—not to mention the pep talks about how those Cosmos and cheese affect your skin—is legendary for clearing up even the most stubborn complexions.
Visit: www.mamies.com
Aida Thibiant
449 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(800) 825-2517
Why it's great: Whenever we land in L.A., we run, not walk, to Thibiant for the Hydrotherapy Tahitian Milk Bath and Swiss hydro-shower that makes us feel as if we’re in a tropical rain forest. Products infused with Polynesian ingredients, and created by Thibiant’s own laboratories, treat your body to the best of the Southeast, West Coast–style.
Visit: www.thibiantspa.com
