By offering plenty of options, New York is a hotspot for beauty enthusiasts - which can also be really overwhelming. To simplify your search for the best beauty experiences and shopping spots in the city, I've compiled a list of my go-to places for you! For the perfect wellness day: Put all of these in one day and bring your bestie!
1. Gilded Ritual, Tribeca
If you’re seeking upscale beauty treatments, this spot is for you: Gilded Ritual is exactly what it sounds like - an oasis of wellness and peacefulness. The studio specializes in the art of Russian Manicures and Pedicures, emphasizing precision and long-lasting outcomes. Additionally, they provide several facial treatments to refresh and revitalize your skin, as well as waxing, using only professional-grade wax. The skilled experts at Gilded Ritual are committed to delivering outstanding service by paying attention to detail, ensuring that each customer enjoys its appointment to the fullest.
We were invited to treat ourselves with a Russian Manicure, using fiber gel to achieve a strong, yet precise result. I opted for a milky white colour with a french tip, while my friend went all natural with a sheer pink. After entering the studio and deciding on our colours, we were seated next to each other and could enjoy our treatment whilst talking to each other - the perfect self-care day with your bestie! They use an e-file for the manicure, which removes the old gel and excess cuticles. I really loved that the professionals worked so precise and clean - they achieved the perfect natural looking result.
With its luxury approach to wellness treatments, especially Russian Manicures, Gilded Ritual really is THE go-to place for all things self-care. To book an appointment, contact them at (646)398-8353 or email Reception@gildedritual.com. To get inspired for your next appointment, make sure to follow their Instagram account @gildedritual as well, and don’t forget to DM us a picture after your visit!
Address: 149 Reade Street, New York, NY 10013
Website: https://www.gildedritual.com/
2. Beambar
“A smile is the best makeup any girl can wear”, right? For us, a bright smile is not only attractive, but also shows that the person takes good care of their well-being. Unfortunately, teeth whitening is crazy expensive and so it’s not always an easy decision to make. That's the reason why we were so happy when Beambar, an express teeth whitening service, invited us for a complimentary treatment. Beambar was founded by Aditya Jain and Fabienne van Buchem (former Columbia Business students), together with Rashi Gupta (a dentist with 10+ years of experience), with the aim of providing teeth whitening to an affordable price of $149, a more effective alternative compared to at-home teeth whitening products, and all of this in just one hour. The main difference between Beambar and regular teeth whitening is simplicity, which eliminates the need for white coats and dentists while ensuring professionalism and safety in a spa-like ambiance (you can even watch Netflix during the whole 45-minute process!).
Upon arrival, we first completed a health questionnaire before moving on to the brushing station, where they provided a toothbrush and vegan toothpaste. To maintain smooth and hydrated lips throughout the treatment, we applied a sugar lip scrub, which was then followed by the exciting part: a three-step whitening process in your own swinging chair. We had to insert a retractor to keep our mouth open and prepare the teeth with gel. We also applied vitamin E oil to the gums, to prevent sensitivity from the hydrogen peroxide gel. This process is repeated three times every 15 minutes and voilà: the perfect smile! Once the whitening is finished, the team provides you with an after-care kit including diet instructions, a lip mask and vitamin E oil. Depending on diet, beverage consumption, and brushing routine, each treatment typically lasts for three months - and we’ll definitely come back!
Address: 267 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014
Website: https://www.thebeambar.com/
