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Avalon Salon & Day Spa

In a perfect New York, every neighborhood would have a place like this.

Price: Haircuts $35 and up; manicures $15; facials and massages $75

The Scene

Welcoming, low-key, casual, attitude-free--Avalon is the Cheers of day spas, a place where locals hang out and chat, little dogs bounce around and, after a couple of visits, everyone probably does know your name. Located on a tree-lined West Village street, the salon is a favorite of clients both gay and straight, male and female, and is truly a space where everyone feels comfortable and relaxed.

The Services

At street level, Avalon has a sunny haircut and style area, where fun music blares and people are usually singing along; a quieter manicure space, with four stations; a small, two-seated pedicure alcove; and a couple of tanning rooms with UVA mattresses or UVA and UVB plexiglass beds. (The tanning rooms have individual sound systems, so clients can play their own CDs.) Downstairs, Avalon has created a peaceful space for quality massages, facials and waxing. Swedish, shiatsu, aromatherapy, reiki and reflexology massages are offered; note that most of Avalon's massage therapists are male, so if you have a preference, ask.

The Deals of Avalon

Try one of the spa packages like "Experience Avalon," which includes a manicure, pedicure, massage and facial for $175 (not including tip).

271 W 4th St
New York ,  NY   10014
Phone: (212) 337-1966
Fax: (212) 337-1978