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Helle
6253 13th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 767-0803
www.helleseattle.com
Helle bills itself as a “sanctuary from urban grime and pretentiousness” and is all about making its female clientele look and feel “like angels from head to toe”. Of course, with a name like Helle, the day spa offers services like Angel Face (a 60-minute facial @ $85), Jezebelle (45-minute makeup application/lesson @ $50), and Exorcism, a skincare treatment spanning six weeks at a wopping $510. Other services include your basics, like waxing, haircuts, and more. Helle is quite popular and clientele often rave about the manicure and hair treatments.
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Willows Lodge
14580 NE 145th St
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 424-3900
www.willowslodge.com
Willows Lodge is perhaps one of the greatest escapes from the craziness of the city and is about a 30-minute drive from Seattle — a great getaway without actually having to go very far. The Spa at Willows Lodge promises a variety of “revitalizing experiences that will soothe your body and soul” through a variety of treatments. A deep tissue massage (30 minutes @ $60), detoxifying wrap body treatment (75 minutes @ $100), and a Willows facial (60 minutes @ $90) and just some of the many services the Spa at Willows Lodge offers. The massages are to die for.
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The Sweet Spot
3507 Evanston Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 632-3602
www.sweetspotseattle.com
Although a other beauty treatments are available, The Sweet Spot is the place for Brazilian wax treatments, for both men and women. The Sweet Spot uses a homemade sugar paste for their Brazilians which run at $65 for the back, $40 for a bikini, and $30 for the buttocks. The Sweet Spot also for a $85/60-minute make up lesson, trimming and tinting treatments ($10 – $32) and a special grooming service for men ($35 for 30 minutes). Expect great service and gentle handling.
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Derby Salon
6315 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 526-1470
www.derbysalon.com
Derby Salon describes itself as a “unique, funky boutique, spa and full-service salon” offering skin care, mani-pedis, makeup services, and more. Although patrons usually rave about Derby’s hair services, they also offer wax treatments (Brazilian @ $68), facials, a Good facial ($50 @ 30 minutes), massages (deep tissue, 30 minutes @ $50), and more. After an initial visit, Derby may turn out to be your favorite salon.
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Spa Noir
2120 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 448-7600
www.spanoir.net
Spa Noir may seem a little on the goth side when it comes to decor (if the name doesn’t give it away), it’s definitely a pleasant place to be. The folks at Spa Noir aim to “calms, soothe and enrich” your body and mind with a variety of services. A 30-minute massage costs $50, a regenerative body wrap costs $85 and facials start at $60 for 40 minutes. Spa Noir offers an overwhelmingly pleasant time while taking care of your grooming needs.