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Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co.
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

372 Fifth Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Lily T. writes: there is nothing i don't love about this store. their wares are awesome, they have a platform above this wind thing so you can try on a cape and have it blowing in a superhero-esque fashion, they make you recite a superhero's pledge when you…

Glenn Jason Hair Design
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

301 West 29th St
New York, NY 10001

Sam P. writes: So, I'm just going to say it...I have great hair. Call me vain (true), call me self-absorbed (also true), but I know what I got, and I got great hair. Needless to say, finding someone to maintain this mop is no easy task. A fairly exhaustive…

Ricky's
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

590 Broadway
New York, NY 10012

grace g. writes: One of the few really cool stores left in NYC's lower-Broadway/SOHO/NOHO location, now also in Miami Beach.
I went to Sephora but could not get the right shade with olive base hue brown makeup (2008). So I came here and voila, found one that will do…

Flyrite Tattoo
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

492 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Lindsay D. writes: Everyone I've encountered here has been really friendly, even considering I came in with a friend to get "F(heart)CK" tattooed on our inner lips (all tattoo artists hate inner lip tattoos, unless they're REALLY clever).

I first went in with a friend…

Alice Hair Care
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1324 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10021

haley p. writes: Alice is some kind of Irish hair cutting goddess, let me tell you. The fact that I'm giving the place a 5 star review after waiting for over an hour (I was a little early, but still) is incredible. If you can't tell from my other reviews, I'm…

Kiehl's Since 1851
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

109 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10003

Srini V. writes: Another New York fixture. Some of my friends and colleagues wax eloquent about their products.

I bought some stuff for my mom and others when I was going to be visiting home, and was quite impressed with the layout of the store and the courteous…

Red Rocket Tattoo
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

46 W 36th Street
New York, NY 10018

Zizi B. writes: Eh. I have to break away from the trend and not go 5 stars. I went in to get a tattoo last Friday. I had a rough sketch drawn out. It's a name in Farsi. I had the word written out, and that was about as far as I had gone with ideas. I'm not an…

Devachan Salon & Departure Lounge

560 Broadway Frnt
New York, NY 10012

Sadie S. writes: Another shout-out for Luciana! Yes, she is affordable and has the low-down on caring for curls, but more than anything, she's the one stylist I've ever met who manages to make curls look cool. They can be romantic, beautiful etc., but rarely hip -…

Shobha SoHo
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

594 Broadway
Ste 403
New York, NY 10012

Jen D. writes: What is this feeling? Why are my hands shaking? Why are my palms sweaty? As I walk down the hall towards Shobha, it feels the same as walking down the hall towards the Principal's office when I was in elementary school... Something bad is about to…

Seagull Haircutters
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

240 W 10th St
New York, NY 10014

maria d. writes: I paid way too much for this haircut; almost to the point of embarrassment but I feel about it the way I feel about my glasses: I always have them on, why not spend more, right?

Anyway, it was worth it since Kim, who is the newest stylist here, gave…

Neighborhood Barber
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

439 E 9th St
New York, NY 10009

peter d. writes: I've been coming in here about once a month (my hair grows fast), for almost 2 years. In all this time, I have never seen anyone take advantage of the $15 back-shave. Until yesterday.

Let me tell you, this guy got his MONEY'S WORTH. Assuming his…

Bloomie Nails
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Fashion District

294 8th Ave
New York, NY 10001

Julie K. writes: afternoon, on Dec. 24.. the city was empty..
was afraid before stepping in w/o appointment.. but Bloomie was almost empty also.. the place was bright and clean.. smell's good too except polish..

so, luckily I got two professional manicurists - both…

Panyc Salon
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

36 W 17th St
New York, NY 10011

Courtney P. writes: My hair is difficult. How difficult you ask? I've been to Frederick Fekkai's training night (back when he used to show up) and he put me in the "Advanced stylist, Pathetic Hair Group" along with a girl with a mullet and a girl with a mohawk. Since…

Sabon
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

93 Spring Street
New York, NY 10012

melonbar .. writes: During my first trip to NYC, my friend took me to this shop in SoHo and told me that I would get to...wash my hands. Honestly, hearing her talk about this on the N train almost made me bust up at how ridiculous she sounded. "There's a sink and you…

New York Adorned
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

47 2nd Avenue
New York, NY 10003

Amy S. writes: Once upon a time, a fair (not kidding about this one, have you seen my skin tone? I'm translucent!) young lady from the west coast dreamt of a beautiful text tattoo. She searched high and low, near and far, and each search led her back to Stephanie…

Shobha
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

595 Madison Ave
Ste 1403
New York, NY 10022

Mel F. writes: I've never been waxed before but wanted to get 'er done. So I hit up Yelp, found Shobha, went to their webpage and scheduled an appointment (on-line). The webpage is incredibly comprehensive and answered any questions I had which really minimized…

LUSH
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

1293 Broadway
New York, NY 10024

RoDERICK a. writes: I know what you're saying: a guy is reviewing Lush? oh honey, yes i am!

where do i begin? okay, i've only ever bought one thing, and it was Seanick bright blue shampoo bar. But once its in my hair, its divine. I never thought that a shampoo bar would…

Hair Mates Hair Salon
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

13 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10003

Courtney P. writes: I've been doing some street-sweeping of the body and soul and realized I desperately needed a change.
When I was 5 years old, I'd just get new friends.
When I was 12 years old, I'd change pop singer idols.
When I was 15 years old, I would pierce my ears…

Hair Metal Salon

578 Driggs Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Jodi B. writes: Hearing about Hair Metal from a friend, and also reading the reviews here, and also being THIS close (I'm holding my fingers really close to one another) to pulling it all out myself; I made an appointment.

I had an appointment on a rainy night with…

Antonio Prieto Salon
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

127 W 20th
New York, NY 10011

Phoenix F. writes: Familiar story for some but here it goes.... Little girl is born with very coarse, curly hair. Little girl relaxes hair entire life in an effort to have it blow in the wind. Little girl grows up and starts to admire curls and hate straight hair.…

Russian & Turkish Baths
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

268 E 10th St
New York, NY 10009

Nicholas E. writes: One star for the radiant heat room--I truly felt like an Eastern European hobbit dwelling deep below the earth's surface, closer to it's molten core, in a cave packed with other hairy little men plotting to retake Cyprus in hushed tones.

One star for…

Mario Badescu Skin Care Inc
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

320 E 52nd St
New York, NY 10022

Norah K. writes: Let's be clear: I do not get facials to pamper myself, I get them out of pure, urban necessity. In my experience, if your facial is a generally calm and relaxing event it probably means it didn't make a dent of difference to your skin. I've been…

Pearl River Mart
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

477 Broadway
New York, NY 10013

Julia O. writes: Of the adjectives I would use to describe myself, some are nice, some, well, are not so flattering. I'll be the first to say it: I'm cheap.

C-H-E-A-P, CHEEEEEAAAAAAP.

But not so cheap that I'd rather go round to ten different shops and play tourist…

Sephora Store
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

555 Broadway
New York, NY 10012

Steven V. writes: I'm a dude. And I don't consider myself a metrosexual, but I do want to smell good, ok? So I wander in here to see if I can navigate the bewildering environment of a cosmetics superstore.

Leave it to the French to bring this concept to the world.…

Ted Gibson Salon
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

184 Fifth Ave.
New York City, NY 10079

Audrey J. writes: Holy razorblades, Batman! Haircuts here are fun, and the staff is definitely chill. First off, I look like I'm 15 -- 18 on a good day -- and rolling in there in jeans does not help matters. Even so, they were all super friendly and did not look down…

Rescue Beauty Lounge
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village, Manhattan/Meatpacking District

34 Gansevoort St
New York, NY 10014

Sarah Y. writes: Rescue Beauty Lounge has the BEST selection of nail polish EVER. They have their own line of polishes, and all of the colors are perfect. If you are looking for a pale pink, they have the most beautiful pale pinks you have ever seen, "Lulu" and…

Bond No. 9
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

9 Bond St
New York, NY 10012

Michael K. writes: This is, in short, totally New York. Modern, trendy, unique, and, best of all, dynamic. New fragrances continue to be released. The staff members know their stuff and will gladly show you so with a smile and a sense of humor. Pay a visit, even if…

Swank Hair Salon
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

304 W 11th St
New York, NY 10014

Jennifer S. writes: I wanted to try something new and different. I always had friends cutting my hair and I thought it was time to pamper myself.

I made an appointment and was able to go the same day which i thought was incredible and somewhat unheard of.

The woman who…

Aveda Institute
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

233 Spring St
New York, NY 10013

v m. writes: these are students. these are students. these are students.

hearing it and living it are two totally different things. reading reviews about one person's nightmare or one person's triumph at the institute will not really help you too much, because…

Sephora
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron, Manhattan/Union Square

45 E. 17th Street
New York, NY 10011

Drew B. writes: ok this place gets 5 solid stars because they allow girls to bring back WHATEVER THE HELL THEY WANT.

seriously - when buying for the girl who can't make up her mind? this place is like the crack cocaine of gift shops - you simply cannot go wrong. …

Sabon
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

2052 Broadway
New York, NY 10023

Sara Y. writes: When you walk into Sabon (Sweet Sweet Soapy Heaven) you will be asked if you'd like to wash your hands. Never, ever, ever say no. Don't even think about saying no. I don't care if you just got a nice manicure or you are scared of public facilities…

Sassy Fashion
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Fashion District

345 7th Ave
New York, NY 10001

Gabriel S. writes: Ok, let's be frank. My head is a nightmare. The interior aside, the hair is at best problematic, at worst terrifying. There was only one woman who could tame it: Amy at City Salon in San Francisco.

http://www.yelp.com/bi...

I've been going…

McBurney YMCA
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

125 W 14th St
New York, NY 10011

Rocky P. writes: This place is relatively clean, but like most gyms, it has its share of members who don't understand the concept of wiping up after using equipment. In fact, there are some members who don't even carry around one of the free towels and see no problem…

Lovemore & Do
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

428 East 9th Street
New York, NY 10009

Rebecca L. writes: i have been going here for four years and i never tire of lindsay. she is excellent and really understands my hair. they have up-ed their prices but i still splurge to get it done right. great enviorment.

Edited: Hair Pi is now Lovemore & Do, Lindsay…

Miss Jessie's Salon
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Bedford Stuyvesant

120 Hancock St
Brooklyn, NY 11216

K Tempest B. writes: If you have naturally curly hair or have an 'ethnic' hair type and want to transition from a relaxer to natural hair (which is probably curly/kinky) then get thyself to Miss Jessie's Salon right now!

This place used to be called Curve Salon and you…

J'Aime Day Spa
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

179 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10016

Simona S. writes: So I did it. I bared all just yesterday and I felt it was only fair to share my experience with my fellow Yelpers:

To say that I was sweating (from being nervous) is an understatement. Rushing to make it on time (even though I made it 20 minutes…

Lipstick Queen

New York, NY 10012

Lauren L. writes: Two words: Matte lipgloss.
Yeah, you heard me.
MATTE lipgloss.
Unreal.

The best nude lipgloss in existence to be exact. This line is for the true lipglossaholics. Look no further. There is no need to.

Cornelia
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

663 5th Ave
8th Fl
New York, NY 10017

Mona N. writes: I hate using cheesy cliches but seriously, at Cornelia, you truly are a Queen for a day... or until you leave this spa.

One of my closest friends who is a spa addict, visits NY from Tokyo once every three or four months. We've been to a few of the…

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