Haven

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Purple-hued jewel tones immediately soothe the soul at Haven, which true to its name provides respite from the bustling streets of Soho. Originally opened in 1998, the spa quickly became a favorite of downtown, with targeted services and knowledgeable staff to execute them. A move down the street in 2015 allowed them to expand to thirteen treatment rooms, a cozy locker area with a steam room�both for leisure and utilized in the luxurious full-body Moroccan Hammam therapy�and an sun-lit space with six all-in-one mani/pedi stations, custom-designed to ingeniously accommodate both toes and fingers (meaning no moving seats and messing up paint jobs). Skincare is a specialty, with estheticians doing both the everyday treatments for fine lines and oily skin alongside in-depth facials like the �Boot Camp,� designed to resurface and rehydrate with manual and chemical exfoliation and a personalized acid peel. Hair removal utilizes three  types of wax, plus threading, and a salon provides new scalp and hair treatments, hair trims and blowouts. Massages get deep, with Swedish, Shiatsu, deep-tissue, and reflexology rubdowns, and also creative: �the Bitch� relieves pre-menstrual stress symptoms and the �Geek� targets sore areas of those hunched over computers all day. With all the options it can be hard to choose, and for the indecisive there are five �Mini-Escapes�: 30-minute manicures, pedicures, facials, massages, or body scrubs. Or try all five for $220.

Packages

Haven offers numerous ongoing packages: Spoil Me involves a half-day of services; Spoil Me Rotten, a full day. The Perfect Gift is a half-hour massage plus facial, manicure, and pedicure. Gift cards can be purchased.

Bridal
This hip but unpretentious Soho spot is a great place for all the usual treatments, including pedicures (from $29) and facials (from $60). For brides with a larger-than-average entourage, the spa can accommodate groups of up to fifteen. Call to price full-day parties.

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