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Beauty & Wellness
Spas, salons, and the self-care scene from Manhattan to Brooklyn.
Clean Beauty Boutiques Are Reshaping New York's Cosmetics Counters
Small shops built around non-toxic, transparent ingredient lists are peeling customers away from the department-store beauty hall.
New York's Gyms Morph Into All-Day Wellness Clubs
The high-end fitness club now comes with a spa, a cafe, and a co-working lounge — and a membership price to match.
Med Spas Are Booming, and New York Wants to Regulate Them
The line between salon and clinic is blurring as injectables go mainstream — prompting a push for tighter oversight.
Cold Plunge Studios Are the City's Hottest Wellness Trend
Ice baths have jumped from athlete recovery rooms to dedicated studios where New Yorkers pay to shiver on purpose.
Hair Restoration Clinics Cluster Along Manhattan's Upper East Side
Once whispered about, hair-loss treatment has gone mainstream, with sleek clinics marketing openly to a younger clientele.
Couples Massage Becomes Manhattan's Go-To Date Night
Side-by-side treatment rooms are booked solid as New Yorkers swap dinner reservations for shared relaxation.
The Blowout Bar Wars Come to Every Manhattan Corner
Fast, affordable styling chains are multiplying across the city, betting New Yorkers will pay for a good hair day on the way to work.
New Yorkers Are Obsessed With Tracking Their Sleep, Steps, and Stress
Wearable rings and bands have turned personal health into a data stream — and spawned a new anxiety about the numbers.
Holistic Wellness Centers Blend Acupuncture, Herbs, and Skepticism
Integrative centers pairing traditional practices with conventional advice are drawing New Yorkers seeking a middle path.