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Faina European Skin Care Center & Day Spa
315 W. 57th St.,
Ste. 402,
New York, NY 10019
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Official Website
Hours
Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm; Sat, 9am-7pm; Sun, 10am-6pm
Nearby Subway Stops
1, A, B, C, D at 59th St.-Columbus Circle; N, Q, R at 57th St.-Seventh Ave.
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Special Features
- Good for Couples
Profile
Owner Faina Shafir, who’s been working in the medical and skincare fields since 1971, insists on personally training each of the dozen or so staff members at her Midtown West day spa. Originally from
Pay cash and get 5 percent off. Treatments bought in packages are usually 10 to 20 percent cheaper than à la carte. The spa’s website features promotions that change monthly.
Men's Grooming
Treat yourself to the three-and-a-half-hour �executive� package: a steam shower, sea-mineral or peppermint body sugar scrub, European massage (a mix of Swedish and deep tissue), European facial, paraffin hand treatment or manicure, plus a snack. Or just get an hour-long aromatherapy massage, by yourself or with your bride.
Bridal
This low-key spa overseen by the meticulous Faina Shafrir has adjustable walls
to host parties of up to eight (save 10 to 20 percent on groups). The �Champagne
Extravaganza� for two ($229 per couple) includes a steam shower, body scrub,
massage, chocolate, and Champagne, but the salon is known for its facials: There
are no less than eighteen different ones on the menu.