Why Did You Go There?

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Beauty:

Best Highlights in Town:

Ana at Jeffrey Stein

250 Columbus Ave. (between 71st and 72nd)

212-580-6000

I can’t believe I’m actually giving up this info, but I’ve had enough hair tragedies to know when I’ve discovered a master. After a $350 disaster as a newbie in the city, I found Ana and have been going to her ever since. She’s so skilled with her brightening abilities, I’m actually able to go months (yes, plural) without a touch up. Added bonus: she actually knows what it means to do an “eyelash trim” to your split ends. 

A Cut Above:

Ryan at Ryan Darius Salon

82 W 12th St. (near 6th Ave)

212-255-3579

When your hair is starting to look a little so-so, it’s time to call in the big guns. Ryan of Ryan Darius Salon is able to make your bland hair cut breathtaking. He’s not just for the ladies either. He’s mastered the “haircut that doesn’t look like a haircut” so that you fellas don’t have to walk around looking like a pinhead for a week. 

Waxing Without the Pain (Almost):

Valley

198 Elizabeth St. (between Prince and Spring)

212-274-8985

Okay, so no waxing is completely painless, but this one is pretty darn close. Using Brazilian hard wax, this is a quick (under 30 minutes) and virtually painless task. Be sure to stop in every four weeks and exfoliate in between.