Beverly Hills Health & Beauty

From prenatal massages to really good facials, the Montage is one of those luxe hotel spots that pulls no punches when it comes to pampering. The prices match the level of service, making this a destination for a special occasion—the lounges are great, too, so book an appointment for a time when you can stick around. (Plus Bouley Bakery is just across the courtyard.)

Dr. Robin has been treating parents and children at her Beverly Hills practice for over 10 years. Being a mother herself, Dr. Robin's passionate about caring for children's sensitive skin and created a collection of products formulated with as few ingredients as possible to tend to the most sensitive skin types. Her products have no phthalates, parabens, synthetic fragrances, sodium lauryl sulfate, or any irritating chemicals. She's super sweet, and kids love her.

As an osteopath, Dr. Hakimi focuses on the underlying causes of pain and disease rather than the symptoms.

We love Nail Design for their thorough, well-done, and well-priced mani pedis. The salon is clean, chic, and casual enough to walk in without an appointment, and the ladies are friendly and welcoming.

Founded by two hair legends—colorist Tracey Cunningham and stylist Neil Weisberg—this salon is named for the French word for “lock of hair.” The cozy, earthy space has more than 20 stylists and colorists at work, along with Cunningham and Weisberg, who are on the floor every day. The full-service salon not only does some of the best hair (and hair color) in LA, the makeup, nails, and Chinese-foot-massage services are all amazing, too.

Damone Roberts is amazing for waxing of all kind, in addition to great brow shaping services, and award-winning lash extensions.

Chris McMillan and his staff of stylists and colorists have a die-hard following—which can make it tough to get an appointment (with Chris in particular). But it's worth the wait. The space is relaxing and mellow, and, relative to the quality and the area, the prices here are reasonable. They also do a fantastic blow-out.

Romanian-native and owner, Michaela Corcuz, trains each of her experienced aestheticians in the art of extraction facials, moisturizing massages, and enzyme peels. Her loyal Beverly Hills clientele also swear by her bikini (and more) waxes, which she insists should always be natural and feminine-looking—no straight lines!

This is our place for non-waxing waxing in LA: They use organic honey to do the job, which we find much less painful. We also love that it's all-natural and doesn't leave a sticky wax residue. P.S. They also do great spray tans.

While you wouldn't normally liken a nail salon to a really great-looking home, that's the prevailing vibe at this perennially-bustling Beverly Hills nail shop. They employ the city's best nail artists when they're not on shoots or catering to clients at home, which means it's kind of the place to go if you want something specific and intricate. While the Beverly Hills location is their original flagship, there are now locations in Santa Monica and Pasadena as well. Photos: Bonnie Tsang.