De Berardinis Salon
*BEST MAKEUP LESSON
KIMARA AHNERT: Known mostly for her wedding and special-occasion services, Ahnert (and team) also provides makeup lessons for everyday looks (from $185). 1113 Madison Avenue, 212-452-4252
*BEST MAKEUP COUNTER
SPACE NK APOTHECARY: Nicky Kinnaird’s Space NK stores (along with her Bloomingdale’s mini outposts) are among the best-edited counters in the city, featuring both tried-and-true brands (Shu Uemura, Vincent Longo, Nars) and cult favorites (Eve Lom, Lipstick Queen, Dr. Sebagh). 99 Greene Street, 212-941-4200; 217 Columbus Avenue, 212-362-2840
*BEST FRAGRANCES
AEDES DE VENUSTAS: In addition to stocking some of the chicest candles on the planet (we love its selection from Cire Trudon), Aedes also carries an amazing array of luxe fragrances from hot names like Diptyque, L’Artisan Parfumeur, By Kilian and Escentric Molecules. 9 Christopher Street, 212-206-8674
*BEST HIGHLIGHTS
SHARON DORRAM COLOR AT SALLY HERSHBERGER: Lush, natural-looking highlights are Dorram’s calling card. She takes the time to assess a client’s needs and offers suggestions of her own. The result? Like you were born with perfectly golden tresses. 17 East 71st Street, 212-535-3519
*BEST REJUVENATING FACIAL
AMOREPACIFIC BEAUTY GALLERY & SPA: Turn back the clock (at least for a little while) and refresh your visage with the 110-minute antiaging and deep-cleansing Halla Green Tea Facial Therapy ($200) using AmorePacifi c’s coveted Green Tea skincare. 114 Spring Street, 212-966-0400
*BEST LONG-LASTING BLOWOUT
DE BERARDINIS SALON: We were going out of town and needed, for reasons not worth going into, a blowout that would last at least five days. Was that even possible? Our stylist at De Berardinis Salon in Chelsea didn’t blink. When she was done, we had sturdy (but not stiff) straight hair that still looked great going into day six (from $50). 155 West 21st Street, 212-967-0927
*BEST (SORT OF) NEW SPA
SPA CHAKRA ON FIFTH: Formerly known as Cornelia Day Resort, the renamed and revamped space offers all the same high-quality services and treatments we’ve come to expect (hair by David Evangelista, products by June Jacobs), plus a menu of new ones that are sure to become favorites, as well as a Fig & Olive tasting bar. 663 Fifth Avenue, 212-871-3050
*BEST HAIR COLOR
JOEL WARREN AT WARREN-TRICOMI: Though he and partner Edward Tricomi left their beloved bohemian space on 57th Street for the high-style confi nes of the Plaza Hotel, the glossy, gorgeous color Warren is known for is as good as ever. 1 West 58th Street, 212-262-8899
*BEST ONE-STOP BEAUTY TREATMENT SPOT
BERENICE ELECTROLYSIS & PERSONAL BEAUTY CENTER: A staple on the Upper East Side since 1982, Berenice is an expert on all hair-removal needs, plus facials, massage and cellulite treatments. New this summer: Berenice expands into salon services! 29 East 61st Street, 212-355-7055
