WHO: Nancy Batista Caswell“My favorite day spa is Interlocks Salon & Day Spa in Newburyport. Owner Ginny Eramo and her staff are amazing—they remember you by name and make you feel comfortable upon walking in.”
With over 30 classes each week, there is something for everyone at Yoga Sakti in Salem. Experienced instruc- tors in varied styles of yoga will help you find exactly what you’re looking for and exactly what will make you feel your best. You can also visit the Wellness Center, which features services such as acupuncture and nutritional guidance. Yoga Sakti, 29 Bridge St., Salem, 978-744-9642, yogasakti.com
Readers’ Choice: The Yoga Tree, Haverhill. The Yoga Tree, 90 Washington St. Haverhill, 978-944-4126, theyogatreestudio.com
Word of mouth spreads like wildfire, and when we got wind of so many happy clients coming out of Laura Lanes Skin Care in Salem, we knew it must be good. According to the old adage, pain is beauty, but Laura Lanes takes the sting out of the beauty industry’s most notoriously painful procedure, and her clients are spreading the word. Patrons will appreciate the attention that’s paid to choosing products that suit their individual complexions, which puts waxing sessions here head and shoulders above the rest.Laura Lanes Skin Care, 242 Essex St., Salem, 978-741-8777, lauralanes.com
Readers’ Choice: Backstage Salon & Spa, Rowley. Backstage Salon & Spa, 225 Newburport Tpike., Rowley, 978-948-7772, backstagesalonandspa.com
In Newburyport, Engage Your Corefocuses on classic Pilates principles but with a contemporary twist. Clients with specific goals will delight in the studio’s options de- signed to target trouble areas (hello, butt-lifting barre!). Small class sizes and specialized mat classes mean lots of personal attention, which ultimately makes for a supremely effective workout. Engage Your Core, 95 Parker St., 2nd floor, Newburyport, 978-462-4742, engageyourcore.com
Readers’ Choice: Kiki Pilates, Beverly. Kiki Pilates, 7 Reservoir Rd., Beverly, 978-804-8841, kikipilates.com
Feeling tense? Head to Pyara Spa and Salon and you will leave feeling rejuvenated and more refreshed than ever. When you arrive, fill out an Aveda Elemental Nature questionnaire so your massage therapist can tailor your treatment exactly to your needs. Then, close your eyes and enjoy this award-winning massage experience. Pyara Spa & Salon, 101 Middlesex Tpike., Burlington, 781-270-9200, pyaraaveda.com
Readers’ Choice: Muscle Therapy (Michael Mascioli) at Club Xcel, Manchester-by-the-sea. Muscle Therapy at ClubXcel, 6 School St., Manchester-by-the-sea, 978-852-5551, muscletx.com – xceltx@gmail.com
The spine-tingling, soul-soothing effect that a good mani/pedi can yield never ceases to amaze us, and the ones we’ve treated ourselves to at Spa Ni’Joli in Methuenhave left us feeling downright zen. But feeling relaxed doesn’t mean we lose all sense and sensibility; we still appreciate that nail technicians here use fresh, clean tools on every set of digits, giving each client even one less thing to worry about. Spa Ni’joli, 116 Pleasant Valley St., #2, Methuen, 978-682-9772, nijoli.com
Readers’ Choice:Backstage Salon & Spa, Rowley. Backstage Salon & Spa, 225 Newburyport Tpike., Rowley, 978-948-7772, backstagesalonandspa.com
President and CEO of his namesake company, makeup artist David Nicholas does more than paint pretty faces. At his headquarters in Rowley, Nicholas also offers advanced makeup training and operates a photography studio, all licensed by the state’s Board of Cosmetology. But when it comes to looking pretty, Nicholas does it best, offering application, instruction, bridal makeup, and reconstructive and corrective makeup. David Nicholas, 12 Forest Ridge, Rowley, 617-242-0177, makeupdni.com
Readers’ Choice: Backstage Salon & Spa, Rowley. Backstage Salon & Spa, 225 Newburyport Tpike., Rowley, 978-948-7772, backstagesalonandspa.com
On the grounds of the Crane Estate in Ipswich, The Inn at Castle Hill, a property of the Trustees of Reservations, boasts 10 uniquely designed rooms, many featuring views of the salt marshes, sand dunes, and the Atlantic. The best part: Rates include breakfast and complimentary admission to Crane Beach. The Inn at Castle Hill, 290 Argilla Rd., Ipswich, 978-412-2555, thetrustees.org/crane-estate
Readers’ Choice: Salem Waterfront Hotel, Salem. Salem Waterfront Hotel, 225 Derby St., Salem, 978-740-8788, salemwaterfronthotel.com
With five locations on the North Shore, Latitude Sports Clubsattracts members for its convenience and its top–notch equipment and facilities. Work out with friends in a Spinning, yoga, or Zumba class; do some cardio or strength training with a personal trainer; then grab a protein shake from the smoothie bar on the way out to cap off a successful workout.Latitude Sports Clubs, 10 Main St., Andover, 978-474- 1888; 191 Elm St., Salisbury, 978-462-5662, latitudesportsclubs.com
No stranger to our BONS issue, Interlocks Salon & Day Spa in Newburyportis a sure bet when it comes to getting a gorgeous new cut or basic blowout. Any of the salon’s talented stylists will ably create a contemporary cut, but what sets this waterfront salon apart from the rest is its relation- ship with celebrity stylist Mike Karg, who takes up residence at the salon a few times per year. A pioneer of the dry-cutting technique, Karg’s stints at Interlocks draw devotees who faithfully return to his chair time after time, eager to get a perfect blunt bob, bangs that lay just right, and other hard-to-come-by styles. Interlocks, 58 Merrimac St., Newburyport, 978-465-3010, interlockssalon.com
Readers’ Choice: Aqua Hair Salon, Salem. Aqua Hair Salon, 53 Bridge St., Salem, 978-744-3444, aquahairsalon.com
You don’t have to be vain to want a better hair cut than what’s on offer at the local mall salon. For men, like women, a really good hair cut can actually mean an extra shot of confidence, and nobody knows her way around a man’s hairline like Janice LaTorre in Andover. LaTorre, who’s no newcomer to BONS, has the magic touch when it comes to men’s hair, so much so that she divides her time between Massachusetts and New York, where word of her skills has spread to the Big Apple’s dapper dons. 7 Elm Street, Andover, MA 01810, 978.684.2333
Readers’ Choice:Backstage Salon & Spa, Rowley. Backstage Salon & Spa, 225 Newburport Tpike., Rowley, 978-948-7772, backstagesalonandspa.com
We’ve road tested our fair share of stylists, and nobody on the North Shore understands—and actually delivers—beautiful hair color like Anthony Vitale, owner of Anthony David Salon in Burlington. Whether you’re in want of buttery highlights for summer or need some serious color correction, Vitale, a trained artist and sixth-generation stylist, will inevitably draw from his creative background and impressive knowledge of hair product chemistry to produce exactly the desired effect. One thing he won’t do, however, is use chemicals and methods that are harsh or potentially harmful to clients and staff. Color us impressed! Anthony David Salon, 120 Cambridge St., Burlington, 781-272-0002, anthonydavidburlington.com
Readers’ Choice: Salon Invi, Andover. Salon Invi, 28 Chestnut St., Andover, 978-378-3333, saloninvi.com
At BodiScience Holistic Spa in Beverly, staff has created an environment of peace and serenity for complete nurturing. With 11 different facial treatment options, from the “Above and Beyond” signature facial to special “kür” options, you can relax and enjoy knowing that your face is getting just the care and treatment it needs. BodiScience Holistic Spa, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 150F, Beverly, 978-927-9909, bodiscience.com
Readers’ Choice: Backstage Salon & Spa, Rowley. Backstage Salon & Spa, 225 Newburport Tpike., Rowley, 978-948-7772, backstagesalonandspa.com
Beauty experts say that the shape of your eyebrows can completely change the appearance of your face. Accordingly, we wouldn’t entrust our arches to anyone other than Laura Lanes Skin Care in Salem. Lanes uses warm wax to remove unwanted fuzz from the brows, and finishes her shaping session with a gentle, precise, and detailed tweeze. You’ll leave here with your best face forward. Laura Lanes Skin Care, 242 Essex St., Salem, 978-741-8777, lauralanes.com
Readers’ Choice: Backstage Salon & Spa, Rowley. Backstage Salon & Spa, 225 Newburport Tpike., Rowley, 978-948-7772, backstagesalonandspa.com
Stayed under our radar for a time, but a few Pyara Spa and Salon visits to this Burlington sanctuary now have it emblazoned in our minds. Pyara offers massages, wraps, and other treatments;mani/pedis; and a full menu of salon services using Aveda products. (Note that up-and-coming star colorist Kristina Molino is one to watch; she gave our dulling locks a beautiful boost just in time for summer.) There’s also a retail area in the lobby, where clients can purchase an array of Aveda’s eco-friendly products to help make their new look (and attitude) last. Pyara Spa & Salon, 101 Middlesex Tpike., Burlington, 781-270-9200, pyaraaveda.com
Readers’ Choice: Backstage Salon & Spa, Rowley. Backstage Salon & Spa, 225 Newburport Tpike., Rowley, 978-948-7772, backstagesalonandspa.com
Originally a private mansion built in 1929, today the Yankee Clipper Inn in Rockport still looks like a scene right out of a Great Gatsby film adaptation. The Art Deco inn occupies a rocky bluff overlooking the Atlantic and comprises just eight intimate guest rooms, making each guest feel like the only man or lady of the house. At least, we imagine that’s how former guests JFK, John Lennon, Paul Newman, and Bette Davis felt. Yankee Clipper Inn, 127 Granite St., Rockport, 978-546-0001, yankeeclipperinn.com
Readers’ Choice: Northey Street House B&B, Salem. Northey Street House, 30 Northey St., Salem, 978-223-3492, northeystreethouse.com
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