Our Guide to the Best of Beauty in Boston

From skincare to haircare, we’ve rounded up the buzziest beauty specialists in the city.

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BEST EVENT STYLING

Violet Furxhi
With only a hair iron in hand, she'll give you perfect waves in seconds flat and the most complicated updos seem to only take minutes. You'll be perfectly styled way before cocktail hour. 71 Park Plaza, 617.424.6676, mariorusso.com

BEST BLOWOUT

Viselli Salon
Why is a sleek 'do almost impossible to achieve at home? Place yourself in the magic hands of these seasoned professionals and watch your tresses become silky smooth. 297 Newbury St., 857.350.4856, vs-salon.com

BEST MEN’S STYLIST

Powell & Burke
Leroy Powell and Jason Burke have over 20 years of styling experience. But one look at their iconic, full beards and you know you're in good hands. 207 Newbury St., 617.680.4460, powellandburke.com

BEST STYLIST, SHORT HAIR

Salon Eva Michelle
If you're ready to chop it all off, trust the stylists at Salon Eva Michelle to give you a whole new look without any regret. 37 Newbury St., 617.262.8118, salonevamichelle.com

BEST STYLIST, CURLY HAIR

Anita Kurl Salon
Anita Kurl’s experts use both Deva and Rezo dry cutting techniques topped off with a wash and set for the perfect curly cut for loose waves to kinky curls. 1661 Washington St., 617.266.2668, anitakurl.com

BEST STYLIST, LONG HAIR

Sal Malafronte
Veteran stylist Sal Malafronte, who has been with Mario Russo for 25 years, is a true expert in luscious locks. Just ask America Ferrera or Bridget Moynahan. 71 Park Plaza, 617.424.6676, mariorusso.com

BEST STYLIST, TEXTURED

Sarai by Day
With over 18 years in the industry, Sarai has styled hair for fashion weeks in New York, Paris and Milan as well as numerous editorial spreads, making her a go-to for photographers. Even if you’re not a model gracing the pages of a magazine, she’ll make you feel like one. 322 Derby St., Salem, 978.631.6750, saraibyday.com

BEST COLORIST, BLONDES

Jana Rago
Anyone who is a blond knows the color can be tricky to perfect. Jana Rago works in nuanced, multi-dimensional shades from honey to ash, sandy and platinum. 129 Newbury St., 617.500.3928, janaragostudios.com

BEST COLORIST, BRUNETTES

Loredana at Pini Swissa Salon
Loredana will add dimension to your darkness. Think hints of caramel, strands of chestnut, and touches of chocolate. 18 Newbury St., 617.236.1727, piniswissa.com

BEST COLORIST, NATURAL

Love and Mercy
Whether you simply want to add some highlights, lowlights or do a full balayage, these colorists know how to blend. Each dye job grows out gracefully so there is never an awkward moment in between appointments. 403 D St., 617.958.8511, loveandmercysalon.com

BEST MAKEUP ARTIST, BRIDAL

Dani Wagener Beauty
Specializing in clean and modern looks, Dani Wagener is guaranteed to make you a blushing bride this wedding season. 326 A St., 617.236.0415, daniwagenerbeauty.com

BEST MAKEUP ARTIST, NATURAL

Kacie Corbelle
Having worked with big names like Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Elle, Kacie Corbelle knows how to enhance your natural features with makeup that seems invisible. 516 E. 2nd St., kaciecorbelle.com

BEST MAKEUP ARTIST, DARK COMPLEXIONS

Alexia Jay worked her makeup magic on model Brenda Mutoni

Alexia Jay
It’s no wonder that Rue La La and Gilt regularly book Alexia Jay for their photoshoots. She’s adept at handling all different skin tones and expertly executes both super glam and incredibly natural looks. 8 City Hall, alexiajay.glossgenius.com

BEST MAKEUP, EVENT GLAM

Haley Joy
For the nights when you want a real lewk and want your makeup to pop, turn to Haley Joy who wields her brushes like an artist. Your face is her canvas and you won’t want to wash away her work even when it’s time for bed.* Medford, haleyjoypage.com*

BEST MANICURE

The Best Nails Boston
Located several stories up on Boylston Street, this spot treats you to a great city view while technicians meticulously shape and paint your nails using the revered Russian manicure method. 376 Boylston St. 857.318.6821, thebestnailsboston.com

BEST LASHES

Vega Vitality, Allie Tuminelli
With the help of Allie from Vega Vitality, long and luxurious lashes are just a blink away. 551 Boylston St., 617.658.3421, vegavitality.com

BEST MASSAGE, RELAXING

Treat yourself to a luxurious massage at the Spa at Encore Boston Harbor.

Encore Boston
With over 19,000 square feet of tranquil treatment rooms, glowing floor lanterns and the aroma of Yuzu and White Tea, you'll be soothed before you even lay down on the massage table. 1 Broadway, 857.770.3900, encorebostonharbor.com

BEST MASSAGE, THERAPEUTIC

A pair of healing hands at Bella Santé.

Bella Santé
With almost 20 different therapeutic massages to choose from, Bella Santé will fix whatever ails you in a serene spa setting. And they have locations in Wellesley and Lexington, eliminating any potential tense commute. Multiple locations, bellasante.com

BEST SPA DAY

Mandarin Oriental Boston
Come early and stay late at this lavish day spa where guests can soak in a vitality pool and detox in a crystal steam room before and after their treatments. If you don't want to leave, book a hotel room for one of their three or five-day wellness retreats. 776 Boylston St., 617.535.8820, mandarinoriental.com/spa

BEST WELLNESS DAY

G2O Spa + Salon
Spend the day doing reflexology, light therapies, microneedling, lash and brow tinting, CBD mani pedis, sunless tanning and more. After all the pampering, you'll need to relax in the salt cave or take an aromatherapy group steam. 33 Exeter St., 617.262.2220, g2ospasalon.com

BEST SPA GETAWAY

Woodstock Inn & Resort
Unwind in a quintessential New England inn that boasts a luxury spa. In the warmer months, spend time poolside, and in the colder months, get cozy by a roaring fire. 14 The Green, Woodstock, Vt., 802.457.6697, woodstockinn.com

BEST FACIAL, LUXURY

Skin Health Centers
In just 90 minutes, your skin will be transformed. Choose from an anit-oxidant, vitamin-rich deluxe facial, a hydrolift facial that rehydrates and lifts or an oxygen facial that rejuvenates dull, sallow, skin. Multiple locations, skinhealthcenters.com

BEST FACIAL, EVERYDAY

Heyday
Are you a regular when it comes to facials? Join Heyday's membership program and enjoy exclusive perks with your monthly treatment that can be enhanced with add ons like a hydro wand infusion, microcurrents, light therapies and peels. Multiple locations, heydayskincare.com

BEST SKIN DOCTOR

Neem Medical Spa, Dr. Rosy Sandhu
The ER doctor turned skin guru will heal more than your skin. Her extensive knowledge of anti-aging and aesthetic medicine will have you looking your best and her calming bedside manner will have you feeling even better. Multiple locations, neemmedicalspa.com

BEST BOTOX

Dream Spa Medical's educated providers ensure their Botox treatments honor the natural harmony of your face.

Dream Spa Medical
The educated and skilled providers, equipped with the latest technology, ensure that the natural harmony of your face is never disrupted. And their membership program, the Dream Club, makes regular Botox visits an ease. Multiple locations, dreamspamedical.com

BEST FILLER

LexRx
The nurse practitioner-owned and -operated practice offers a "Fill in the Blank" customizable service that enhances and restores volume to any area you wish. Their team will review your goals, assess your anatomy and advise on the safest approach. Multiple locations, lexrx.co

BEST COSMETIC SURGERY

Ioannis P. Glavas, MD
A Newbury-based Oculo-Facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Ioannis P. Glavas specializes in eyelid work, but also offers expert services for facial injections, laser procedures and more. 115 Newbury St., 617.725.1921, eyelidspecialist.com

BEST RECOVERY EXPERIENCE

The Spiegel Center
World-renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Spiegel and his team guarantee your procedure is top-notch from the moment you walk in the private entrance. Don a customized robe and recover with hyperbaric oxygen therapy and red light therapy to help in the healing process. 335 Boylston St., Newton, 617.351.9505, drspiegel.com

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