Best of Citysearch Spas in Austin

1803 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702 (map)

HAIR SALON: Owner Joey Miller and her team of stylists garner accolades from locals and the industry trades for their expert work, all done in a cute little house on the East side of Austin. This Davines-products-only salon focuses only on hair; go here for one-of-a-kind cuts and color.

2110 S Lamar Blvd Ste B, Austin, TX 78704 (map)

BARBERSHOP: This adorable barber shop has become an Austin franchise, with locations all over town. The relaxed service (with beer and fun parties scheduled regularly), quality cuts, and low prices ensure a steady stream of customers--call ahead to get on the waiting list, or, walk in, wait patiently and, as they say, "rock out."

1607 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX 78702 (map)

COLOR: This salon, in a totally rehabbed 84-year-old house on E. Cesar Chavez, caters to students, professionals and professional night owls. It often gathers its staff and holds charity cut-a-thons for Austin animal shelters. Massages in chair or table form are available, as are body waxing treatments.

215 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 (map)

FACIALS: Expert massages and facials with holistic, spiritual, and aesthetic goals--lofty, yes, but attainable--are administered here. For ancient treatments packaged in fresh ways, call and ask what's on the spa menu and what's on sale, as specials change frequently.

204 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701 (map)

MASSAGES: In hustle-bustle, parking-deprived, skyscraper-defined downtown Austin, there is an urban oasis in the form of this day spa. Long-lasting manis and pedis, relaxation-injecting therapeutic massages, a lounge with snacks and a shop with gifts are here. Duck in, drop out of the workday scene and recharge.

4477 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78745 (map)

YOGA STUDIO: These studios, peppered throughout town, offer workouts ranging from gentle to prenatal to Madonna-levels of challenging.Try kundalini and ashtanga classes for an introduction or hatha for the more bicep-forming aspects of the practice. Teaching certificates are available at some locations, too.

2110 South Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 (map)

HAIR REMOVAL: This tranquil boutique salon does its best to ease the experience of having hair removed from some very delicate areas. Glamorous, private rooms and professional staff make the upscale experience more painless than thought possible. Trust them.