Julie Keller
Where celebrities love to go for rest, relaxation and mind-body renewal
Celebrities work hard to be perfect -- flawless skin, cellulite-free backsides and perpetually perfect nails are part of the job description. After all, any bumps or blemishes are projected 20 feet high, or televised in brutally high definition. How do they manage? In addition to a retinue of personal trainers and fitness gurus, stars pay countless beauty-boosting visits to exclusive spas where their flaws are transformed by the expert hands of master aestheticians.
"In today's Hollywood, having flawless skin has become such a prized possession that it now rates as an important status symbol, next to the Kelly bag by Hermes, vintage Chanel suits and having your own private jet," says Ole Henriksen, the famous beauty expert who treats such stars as Charlize Theron and Renée Zellweger in his Los Angeles-based Ole Henriksen Face/Body spa...
Where celebrities love to go for rest, relaxation and mind-body renewal
Celebrities work hard to be perfect -- flawless skin, cellulite-free backsides and perpetually perfect nails are part of the job description. After all, any bumps or blemishes are projected 20 feet high, or televised in brutally high definition. How do they manage? In addition to a retinue of personal trainers and fitness gurus, stars pay countless beauty-boosting visits to exclusive spas where their flaws are transformed by the expert hands of master aestheticians.
"In today's Hollywood, having flawless skin has become such a prized possession that it now rates as an important status symbol, next to the Kelly bag by Hermes, vintage Chanel suits and having your own private jet," says Ole Henriksen, the famous beauty expert who treats such stars as Charlize Theron and Renée Zellweger in his Los Angeles-based Ole Henriksen Face/Body spa...
Julie Keller Where celebrities love to go for rest, relaxation and mind-body renewal Celebrities work hard to be perfect -- flawless skin, cellulite-fr... more
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COMO Shambhala at Parrot Cay
Turks & Caicos
Parrot Cay, the site of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner's wedding is also home to COMO Shambhala, a secluded retreat for spa treatments, yoga and meditation for those seeking private reflection. Yoga masters from around the globe visit this serene holistic haven to conduct retreat weeks. The property's hottest spot? The overwater yoga pavilion that overlooks the private island's wetlands. For more information: www.shambhala.como.bz
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Spa Radiance
San Francisco
Sharon Stone recently spent three post-closing hours (and $750) for the Spa Radiance Grand Luxe treatment, a decadent combo of every facial available at this San Francisco beauty retreat. Another popular pampering choice is the glamorous Gold Mineral Wrap, in which a shimmering golden serum makes skin soft and supple. Stars like Samuel L. Jackson, Michelle Pfeiffer and Ashley Judd just can't get enough. For more information: www.sparadiance.com
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Spa V at the Hotel Victor
Miami Beach
Tennis pro Serena Williams kicked back at this South Beach hot spot with the Evian Experience, a $5,000 treat that includes a soak in an infinity hydrotherapy tub filled only with -- what else -- Evian water, two hours of spa services, a meal prepared by the hotel chef and a bottle of chilled Krug Cuvee Champagne. Other stars, like Shaquille O'Neil and Gabrielle Union, have partaken in some of the spa's European-style sessions. For more information: visit www.hotelvictorsouthbeach.com
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Kate Somerville Skin Health Experts
Los Angeles
Celebrities hoping to avoid going under the knife flock to this Tinseltown hot spot for the $2,000 non-surgical laser facelift. In just two hours, claims the spa, they can make faces look five to 10 years younger. "Celebrities are on camera and really want to keep wrinkles and aging at bay," says founder Kate Somerville. Kirsten Dunst, Eva Mendes, Molly Sims and the Dixie Chicks are all aficionados of this skincare solution center. For more information: www.katesomerville.com
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Sonya Dakar Skin Clinic
Los Angeles
Sallow skin is no match for the expert hands of Sonya Dakar, Hollywood's "Fairy Skin Mother," who recently opened the posh Sonya Dakar Skin Clinic. Credited for creating Gwyneth Paltrow's porcelain glow, the longtime Beverly Hills facialist puts star clients like Drew Barrymore, Fergie and Eve through her Beauty Boot Camp, which produces flawless complexions through counseling on diet, lifestyle and skincare regimens. Another star favorite is the Fitness Facial, which can include elements like LED light therapy, diamond peels and oxygen treatments.
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Ole Henriksen Face/Body
Los Angeles
To maintain what Henriksen calls the "Hollywood Glow," he uses his skills to create a smooth, reflective sheen on the complexions of clients like Halle Berry, Jessica Alba, Eva Mendez and Carmen Electra. "When you have flawless skin texture, you will always glow with ageless beauty," he says. "Ask any cameraman in Hollywood and they will tell you how they love to zoom in on a beautifully textured skin canvas, because it reflects light so brilliantly, like a flawless diamond."
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Sava Spa
New York City
If there's one thing that can entice stars like Uma Thurman, Kyra Sedgwick, Kate Winslet and Christy Turlington to travel all the way uptown to 185th Street in Manhattan, it's the expert appeal of A-list esthetician Joanna Czech. The famed beauty guru is known for her brilliant brow-shaping and fabulous facials. The celeb favorite? The $350 Ultimate Facial, which includes two full hours of hands-on attention. For more information: www.savaspa.com
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Cornelia Day Resort
New York City
The mantra of this luxe Manhattan spa retreat is to treat all guests like VIPs, but celebrities like Lindsay Lohan, Katie Couric and the Gastineau Girls, among others, have reportedly all spent time at this posh Fifth Avenue escape. Champagne in the Relaxation Room and award-winning cuisine in the top-floor café are just two upscale accoutrements found at this multi-million-dollar spa. Cornelia also features the city's only Watsu pool, where clients submerge in warm salt water before the $200 massage. For more information: visit www.cornelia.com
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Agua Bathhouse Spa at the Delano
Miami Beach
The all-white Art Deco celebrity haven in South Beach draws stars like Madonna and Claudia Schiffer. The Agua Bathhouse Spa, located on the roof of this Philippe Starck-designed hotel, is equally compelling. Amidst the billowing curtains and stunning 360-degree views, high-profile spa-goers embrace such signature treatments as the $250 RMX Platinum Facial, an anti-aging session that packs sallow skin full of proteins and peptides. "Nothing a guest of ours asks for is considered over the top," says Terry Prager, regional spa director. "It's what we do best!"
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Spa at Las Ventanas al Paraíso
Los Cabos, Mexico
Jennifer Lopez and Ashley Olsen are among the stars who have raved about the posh pampering found at this luxury Mexican resort. Several stars looking for spiritual solace seek out the Holistic Crystal Light Healing massage, a treatment that includes a prayer and purification ritual, guided imagery meditation, energy balancing using crystals and a full-body massage with crystal wands. For the true star treatment, the resort's three luxurious Spa Suites feature private butlers and any conceivable spa therapy in the attached private treatment room.
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