SPAS, NAIL BARS AND HAIR SALONS

Make an appointment at least a week beforehand and prepare to be pampered

AURIGA SPA

Plan your entr ance at leas t an hour before your treatment and drench your self in the spa’s lush warm and cold r ain showers—scented with tropical fr uits and peppermint respec tively to invigor ate and increase blood circulation. Their ginger tea, blended daily by pounding fresh ginger on a tr aditional mor tar and pestle, leaves you deliciously warm inside. Recommended Treatment: Senja Sunyi Treatment, $230++ for 90 minutes. Where: 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, Capella Singapore. Tel: 6591 5023

AMARIN SPA

This swank y new spa at Marina Mandarin draws you in with the sound of melodious songbirds. Using elite beauty products such as Gatineau and Dr. Payot from Paris, alongside essential oils and herbs, you’re assured of a natur al glow upon exit. Recommended Treatment: Vitality Detox Facial Treatment, $180 for 75 minutes Where: 6 Raf fles Boulevard, Marina Mandarin Singapore Level 5. Tel: 6845 1161

LUSH SPA

Facials are per for med with Morocco’s famed argan oil br and Kahina, cer tified organic and higher in antioxidants and vitamins than most massage oils. The spa is located at the Singapore Polo Club, so don’t forget to pack a light summer dress and allocate time for an exclusive polo game af ter your spa treatment. Recommended Treatment: Detox-Spa Comfor t, $235++ for 150 minutes. Where: 80 Mount Pleasant Road, Singapore Polo Club. Tel: 6254 9091

DAVID ALEXANDRE DE PARIS

A haircut at this indus tr ial-looking hole in the wall is as if you’re in the hear t of the quir k y Le Marais dis tr ic t in Paris. Dos: Book at least a month in advance with David as this four-seater is constantly packed, and unwind with a complimentar y glass of champagne. Recommended Treatment: Haircuts from $135. Where: 31 Haji Lane. Tel: 9229 4544

BANYAN TREE SPA

All their spa treatment ingredients are freshly ground and mixed on the day of the treatment itself. Relish the 30 -minute calm time before and af ter your treatment, which comes complete with herbal tea and a welcome foot bath. Recommended Treatment: Harmony Banyan, $620 Where: Tower 1, Level 55, 10 Bay front Avenue. Tel: 6688 8825

NAIL BAR @ 916

This sophis ticated nail haven is a hidden gem in the hear t of Siglap. Barron, its charismatic owner, fir s t of fer s you a cup of freshly brewed cof fee or tea, before presenting you their lates t r ange of colour s. If you’re an OPI junkie, this place has their entire r ange. Recommended Treatment: Cuccio Spa Manicure and Pedicure, $190 Where: 916A East Coast Road. Tel: 6448 7188

NAIL ALCOVE

This month-old nail salon is the quirky find you’ll want to keep a secret forever. Their nail ar tists regularly contribute to Singapore’s top fashion titles, and are flawless with incorporating the latest trends onto your nail beds. Mention the “Girlfriends” discount and enjoy the beauty treat of the month on the house—yes, you heard it here first. Recommended Treatment: Organic Wild Thyme Foot Scrub, $10 on top of your treatment price Where: 59 Temple Street. Tel: 6226 6278

THE SLOANE CLINIC

The Silver Ion Mask used in their signature facials contain pure silver, developed by or thopaedic surgeon A.B. Flick , MD, over a period of 15 year s. It deliver s improved penetration of vital skincare ingredients, regenerates skin and its special anti-microbial proper ties help combat bacteria. Recommended Treatment: 3D Facelif t Program, $10,743 Where: 2 Orchard Turn, #03-18, ION Orchard. Tel: 6509 8108

CINQ STUDIO

Owned by Andrea de Cruz, this air y hair s tudio swears by Aveda products, created from natur allyderived ingredients. Book an appointment with Kat as she’s incredible with all hair s tyles—and none of that at tending to two customers at the same time here. Recommended Treatment: Aveda Damage Remedy Hair Treatment, $138 - $160 Where: 6 Scot ts Road, #03-16, Scot ts Square. Tel: 6636 010 0

BLOW + BAR

The best time to waltz into this blowout salon is on a weekday afternoon where it’s tranquil in Rober tson Quay. Ask for a complimentar y alcoholic beverage to accompany your blowout— wine on weekdays, and shiny glasses of bubbly on the weekend. Recommended Treatment: Blow + Bar Make Me Over #1 (Cut + Colour + Blowout) from $185 Where: 7 Rodyk Street, #01-32, The Watermark. Tel: 6238 7338

CELUVA THE LUXE SKINSUITE

Socialites in New York and London rave about Celuva’s Celebrity Peel, a non-surgical facelift which hydrates, firms and smooths skin in just one session. It’s the braincild of the Italian engineering company that invented microdermabrasion. Recommended Treatment: Celebrity.Peel©, $945++ for 240 minutes Where: 6 Scotts Road, #03-14/15, Scotts Square. Tel: 6604 6638

SK-II BOUTIQUE SPA BY SENZE SALUS

Se in a spacious colonial house, this boutique spa boasts an exceptionally high retention r ate of experienced s taf f. There’s nothing bet ter than going back again and again to a familiar face who knows your skin’s ever y whim. Recommended Treatment: Oxygenated Facial, $400 Where: 31 Scot ts Road. Tel: 6836 9168 MANICURIOUS Singer Joss Stone visited this eclec tic manicure salon in March. Bring a snapshot of a print you want their talented manicurists to mimic on your nails and order a slice of delicious pie or a cock tail whilst get ting pampered. Check out their second outlet on Tr as Street, which has jus t opened its doors to the public. Recommended Treatment: Bio Sculpture Gel Overlay Manicure, $78 Where: 41 Beach Road. Tel: 6333 9096

ASTERSPRING: ORIGIN OF BEAUTY

If you swear by Dermalogica products, this spa will be like your second home. What’s more, their complimentar y skin mapping and analysis helps you discover the best products for your skin type. No appointment is necessar y. Recommended Treatment: Advanced Super Lif ting Face, Eye, and Neck Treatment, $750 Where: 68 Orchard Road, #03-10, Pla za Singapur a. Tel: 6339 0855

REMÈDE SPA

Clear your schedule and stay on for at leas t an hour af ter your treatment to use the decadent facilities available here — Cedar wood Finnish Saunas, Eucalyptus Scented Steam Chambers and Ice Fountains. The Bastien Gonzalez pedicure, which res tores the natur al beauty of nails, is a definite must-tr y. Recommended Treatment: Per fec t Synergy, $180++ for 75 minutes Where: 29 Tanglin Road, St Regis Singapore. Tel: 6506 6896

CALVIN CHAN AESTHETIC & LASER CLINIC

This clinic’s treatments deliver fas t results you can see r ight of f the table with lit tle to no downtime. Make an appointment for a complimentary consultation with Dr. Chan, who will advise on a skincare regime and treatment, dependent on your most pressing concerns. Recommended Treatment: Thermage® Total Tip 3.0, $4500 Where: 501 Orchard Road, #05-11, Wheelock Place. Tel: 6732 4981

IKEDA SPA PRESTIGE

Charlie Young and Belinda Lee are customers at this luxurious Japanese day spa, the fir s t of its kind in Singapore. The innovative music therapy used during the treatments plays in tandem with your ther apist’s movements, of fer ing ultimate rela xation. Recommended Treatment: Hakone Volcanic Rock Healing, $180 for 60 min or $220 for 90 min Where: 6 Eu Tong Seng St, #05-22, The Central. Tel: 6222 8080

ESTHEVA SPA

Using quality ingredients, Estheva’s treatments are customised to suit individual needs. Bolly wood stars fly to Singapore just for the Chocde-Ager, a chocolate-blended decadent spa treatment. Recommended Treatment: Equilibrium Massage, $162 Where: 1 Beach Road, #0130/31, Raf fles Hotel Arcade. Tel: 6338 3318

SPA ESPRIT AT DEMPSEY

Nestled in the lush greener y of Dempsey Hill, this hidden gem is a sunlit beauty greenhouse where those in the know escape to. Consult the spa’s Happy Oil Book to concoct a custom blended shower gel with pure essential oils—there are over 80 to choose from—to prolong the healing ef fec ts of your treatment. Recommended Treatment: Cheeky Chai Detox, $251.45 for 105 minutes Where: 8D Dempsey Road, Level 2. Tel: 6479 0070

FIL SKIN, BODY AND SPA INTELLIGENCE

Standing for “Fabulous Image Lifes tyle,” FIL Skin, Body and Spa Intelligence has 40 year s experience in skin refining and physique contouring. Sagging skin gets new life with their CMI Techno Face Therapy, which accelerates collagen production by up to 300 per cent. Recommended Treatment: CMI Techno Face Therapy, $240 Where: 21 Amber Road, Level 4. Tel: 6345 3777

THE DRX MEDISPA

Step in for an experience of European and American medical spas, which use pharmaceuticalgrade products and ingredients. What’s more, you can get a complimentary hair scan and scalp analysis even if you’re not there for a hair treatment. Recommended Treatment: Purifying Hair Treatment, $188 for 60 minutes Where: 302 Orchard Road, #14- 02, Tong Building. Tel: 6223 1555

SKIN INC.

Beyond the immaculate store ex ter ior are three facial studios, where therapists per form a host of treatments using customised ser ums. Book at least a month in advance if you wish to go in on weekends or weeknights. Recommended Treatment: Oxy Miracle Infusion Treatment, $190 Where: 2 Orchard Turn, #B3-43, ION Orchard. Tel: 6222 7428

WILLOW STEAM SPA

Tr y to ar rive 20 minutes early to take advantage of the fabulous facilities included in each treatment. De-s tress in the spa’s eucalyptus-scented steam room and take a dip in both the jacuz zi and cold plunge pool in order to promote blood circulation. Recommended Treatment: The Ultimate Caviar Facial, $259 Where: 80 Bras Basah Road, Level 6, Fair mont Hotel. Tel: 6431 5600

CHI, THE SPA

There’s no sweeter way to spend the weekend than to knead out your knots in the middle of an outdoor verdant garden at the year-old CHI. Tr y the Singapore Wave, a combination of Asian and ther apeutic massage techniques. Recommended Treatment: The Singapore Wave, $185 for 60 minutes or $240 for 90 minutes Where: 22 Orange Grove Road, Shangri-La Hotel. Tel: 6213 4818

DECLÉOR INSTITUT

Sip on one of Decléor’s four signature herbal teas, each made from dif ferent herbal ingredients like Dang Sheng, Red Dates, Shan Zha, and Wolf berr y, which will leave you completely rejuvenated. Recommended Treatment: Deep Tissue Aromatic Ginger Massage, $99 for 60 minutes Where: 1 Beach Road, #02-26, Raf fles Hotel Arcade. Tel: 6334 083359. Temple Street. Tel: 6334 0833

CLARINS SKIN SPA

Tucked away on the 5th level of Wheelock Place, this spa car ves out a tr anquil environment away from the bustle of the city. Children aren’t allowed in this space, so you can be assured of a soothingly calming experience. Recommended Treatment: Body Lif t Sculptor, $175 for 60 minutes Where: 501 Orchard Road, #05- 05/06/07, Wheelock Place. Tel: 6838 5060

SULWHASOO

This new facial s tudio is located in the hear t of town at the posh SEVIIN at TANGS. We love how Korea’s top cosmetics company approaches skincare with a holis tic, energ y-balancing approach that will leave your skin refreshed from the inside out. Recommended Treatment: Snowise EX Illuminating Facial, $180 Where: 310 Orchard Road, SEVIIN at TANGS. Tel: 63113317

PREP

Star ted by three long-time friends, PREP is loved by busy women who want gorgeous hair without any ef for t. While get ting your lock s blown out, sip on hand-selec ted teas from around the world and lis ten to specially selec ted soundtrack s featuring local song writer s. Recommended Treatment: Geisha Blowout, $60 Where: 333 Orchard Road, #03-34, Mandarin Galler y. Tel: 6732 6123

SCCUBE THE APOTHECARY

Cult beauty brand Rodial has found a permanent home in the swish Sccube the Apothecar y. Indulge in their signature facial —which finishes with Rodial’s Dragons Blood Mask, a favourite of celebrity darling Emma Stone whenever she needs a quick skin plumper. Recommended Treatment: Rodial Signature Facial, $300 for 60 minutes Where: 391 Orchard Road, #05-25A /B, Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Tel: 6738 4909

DR YVONNE GOH AESTHETICS

A firm advocator of the non-invasive approach who believes aesthetic issues can be overcome using safe techniques with minimal or no downtime, Dr Goh also keeps herself regularly updated on the latest in medical science through conferences and workshops worldwide, as a par ticipant and a speaker. Recommended Treatment: CoolSculpting by Zeltiq, $800 - $1,0 00 for 60 minutes Where: 1 Orchard Boulevard, #09- 05, Camden Medical Centre. Tel: 6462 2559