Bed & Breakfast
April 5, 2010 by Northshore
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Relax in the comfortable, tranquil setting of Rye, New Hampshire and experience the height of hospitality at the Arbor Inn. Snuggle up in one of the spacious rooms decorated with classic New England furnishings and enjoy gourmet delicacies prepared by award-winning pastry chef Joanne Nichols, who makes a breakfast to brag about. The inn is located a walking distance from Wallis Sands Beach and close to historic Portsmouth.
Arbor Inn
400 Brackett Rd., Rye, NH
603-431-7010, arborinn.com
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Northey Street House
30 Northey St., Salem
978-397-1582, northeystreethouse.com
Day Spa
April 5, 2010 by Northshore
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Rejuvenate like royalty and escape for the day at spa ni’joli in Methuen. Whether it is a haircut or style, massage, body wrap, manicure, pedicure, hair/eyelash extensions, airbrush tanning, waxing, or a facial, appointments are always on time and the results are nothing short of amazing. Choose from a customized package or create your own.
spa ni’joli
166 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen
978-682-9772, nijoli.com
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Vintage Salon and Day Spa
26 Newburyport Tpk., Rowley
978-948-7090, vintagesalonanddayspa.com
Eyebrows
April 5, 2010 by Northshore
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After a waxing at The Beauty Café in Melrose, no unwanted hairs are left behind. For a clean and complete treatment, the skilled specialists intricately trim, wax, and tweeze your brows to complement your face. Get high-end service and products in this low-pressure atmosphere. The Beauty Café offers various spa treatments, makeup lessons, and private parties.
The Beauty Café
515 Main St., Melrose
781-665-6650, thebeautycafe.nu
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Fringe Salon
79 Wharf St., Salem
978-745-5500, fringesalem.com
Facial
April 5, 2010 by Northshore
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A summer of sun, sand, and sun screen can take a huge toll on your pores. Keep your skin healthy, vibrant, and clean with a facial at M. Lekkakos Salon & Spa in Wenham. Owner Maria Lekkakos values simple, classic elegance and presents this philosophy at her spa. Rejuvenate to repair or simply indulge after talented estheticians assess your skin type to determine the proper treatments. Be sure to ask about the complimentary services to go with your facial.
M. Lekkakos Salon and Spa
154 Main St., Wenham
978-468-9540, mlekkakos.com
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Lifestyles Hair Studio and Day Spa
145 Summit St., Peabody
978-532-5635
Florist
April 5, 2010 by Northshore
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With some of the freshest flowers and the best attention to detail in the area, Flowers by Steve has been a family favorite since it opened in 1975 in Haverhill. Blooms for proms, birthdays, anniversaries—you name it, they’ve got it. Stop in to see some arrangements or order flowers online.
Flowers by Steve
74 Main St., Andover
978-475-8553, flowersbysteveinc.com
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Hamilton Gardens
545 Bay Rd., Hamilton
978-468-0148, hamiltongardensonline.com
Hair Coloring
April 5, 2010 by Northshore
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For rich, accurate, and amazing color, Joanna Howell-Giraud and the colorists at Giraud Salon in South Hamilton are the cream of the crop. Howell-Giraud’s impressive talent has placed her within the top 10 best hair colorists in the United States according to Allure magazine. For flawless, precise color and an unforgettable experience, this cutting-edge team can’t be beat.
Giraud Salon
169 Bay Rd., South Hamilton
978-468-3202, giraudsalon.com
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Indra Salon
8 Main St., Andover
978-470-8800, indrasalon.com
Hair Salon (Men)
April 5, 2010 by Northshore
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Sit back and relax over a complimentary scalp, neck, hand, or shoulder massage to enhance your cut at Indra Salon in Andover. Whether you seek to clean up or get styled, the expert stylists here will have you looking sharp, handsome, and polished.
Indra Salon
8 Main St., Andover
978-470-8800, indrasalon.com
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Roseanne Hair Salon
51 Main St., Peabody
978-532-4300
Hair Salon (Women)
April 5, 2010 by Northshore
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Looking to get your hair pampered? Lucky for you, the beauty palace known as Indra salon recently opened a new location in Andover. A chic atmosphere and an exceptional team of professionals dedicated to beauty and excellence accompanies each superb haircut. Whether you need a quick trim or a full-on hair makeover, this salon should be first on your list.
Indra Salon
8 Main St., Andover
978-470-8800, indrasalon.com
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Fringe Salon
79 Wharf St., Salem
978-745-5500, fringesalem.com
Health Club
April 5, 2010 by Northshore
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Don’t let your beach body slip away as autumn approaches. Get healthy and fit at Latitude Sports Club in Peabody. Fully equipped with cardio machines, weights, spinning, Kinesis and Pilates studios, an indoor running track with outdoor views, tennis courts, a rock-climbing wall, and much more, it is easy to personalize your workout for your unique fitness needs. The brand-new facility is also technologically savvy with flat screen TVs and USB and iPod integration services to ensure entertainment while you burn and firm.
Latitude Sports Club
194 Newbury St., Peabody
978-536-0777, latitudesportsclubs.com
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BodyCo
108 South Main St., Middleton
978-777-7741, bodycofit.com
Home Cleaning Company
April 5, 2010 by Northshore
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For spick-and-span countertops, corners, and carpets, Green Clean of Salem should be the one to call. The staff is committed to cleaning your home while protecting the environment, using only organic and environment—friendly products to reach every nook and cranny of your house. And don’t worry about Fido; all of their cleaning products are pet-safe.
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Green Clean
Salem
978-744-8698, greencleansalem.com
Hotel
April 5, 2010 by Northshore
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Our region might not be crawling with hotels, but when it comes to the best, there’s only one that tops everyone’s list: The Crowne Plaza Boston North Shore in Danvers. Spacious, comfortable rooms combine with a workout facility, an AVEDA salon, four restaurants, Starbucks coffee in the lobby, and the wild indoor water park Coco Key Water Resort.
The Crowne Plaza Boston North Shore
50 Ferncroft Rd., Danvers
978-777-2500, cpbostonns.com
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Salem Waterfront Hotel, 225 Derby St., Salem,
978-740-8788, salemwaterfronthotel.com
Landscape Design
April 5, 2010 by Northshore
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With a team of certified managers (including one with a Ph. D in horticulture), 60 employees, 53 trucks, and a multimedia application that allows you to modify your design plans in your own backyard, ND Landscape in Georgetown has been the premiere landscaping company for North Shore customers since 1982. If you want to add a few plants or completely redesign your outdoor living space, the creative designers and dependable staff here will make you the envy of your neighborhood.
ND Landscape
2 Martel Way, Georgetown
978-352-5400, ndlandscape.com
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Robin Kramer Garden Design
3 Pinewood Rd., Manchester
978-526-4223, robinkramergardendesign.com
Makeup
April 5, 2010 by Northshore
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Tucked along Salem’s downtown district, Rouge Cosmetics pops out looking pretty in pink. Whether you seek to improve your skin, cover a blemish, or add more pizzazz to your current make-up collection, Rouge is the ultimate beauty haven. Consult one of their friendly and experienced estheticians or makeup artists for assistance on top-notch beauty products.
Rouge Cosmetics
322 Derby St., Salem
978-740-1044, rouge.com
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Indra Salon
8 Main St., Andover
978-470-8800, indrasalon.com
Mani/Pedi
April 5, 2010 by Northshore
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At Salem’s Andrew Michaels Salon & Spa, fashion is at your fingertips. Select a polish from a color wall containing the latest collections, then unwind as skilled manicurists clean up those cuticles, file your nails, and polish them to perfection. No matter what condition they’re in when you arrive, a mani/pedi here will have you looking like a celebrity on your way out.
Andrew Michaels Salon and Spa
47 Ocean Ave., Salem
978-741-4900, andrewmichaelsspa.com
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spa ni’joli
166 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen
978-682-9772, nijoli.com
Massage
April 5, 2010 by Northshore
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The experienced therapists at Newburyport’s Interlocks Salon & Day Spa look to take you on an escape to relaxation. The options here include aromatherapy and hot stone massages as well as a maternity treatment and the Iroko massage (with sticks from the African iroko tree and soothing oils).
Interlocks Salon and Day Spa
58 Merrimac St., Newburyport
978-465-3010, interlockssalon.com
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Elements Therapeutic Massage of Andover
209 North Main St., Andover
978-475-2266, elementsandover.com
Personal Trainer
April 5, 2010 by Northshore
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If you’re serious about getting into shape and competing, Gloucester’s Janda Ricci-Munn is your man. The endurance coach and 2007 Ironman World Championship amateur winner has helped North Shore residents reach and exceed their personal bests for the past 10 years, thanks to a wicked training schedule that taps into your core strengths.
Janda Ricci-Munn
Gloucester
978-283-1034, jandariccimunn.com
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Jeremee Norman of B&S Sport Science
45 Congress Street Dock, Salem
978-828-4166, bnssportscience.com
Pet Grooming
April 5, 2010 by Northshore
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Chances are good that your cute canine will look fabulously fluffy and smell sweet after a trip to The Dog Spa in Beverly. Highly trained specialists will spoil and clean up your pup to look like a world-class show dog. Continue the pampering with a gourmet doggie treat on the way out.
The Dog Spa
45 Enon St., Beverly
978-922-9227, beverlydogspa.com
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Bark Plaza Doggie Day Spa
14 Forest Ridge Drive, Rowley
978-903-0323, barkplazaspa.com
Tailor
April 5, 2010 by Northshore
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Who can you trust to alter your best dress or most prized suit in a jiffy? Shaban’s Collection in Andover is the place. This home to fine Italian men’s clothing and women’s apparel has a reputation for excellence that lives up to the hype.
Shaban’s Collection
28 Chestnut St., Andover
978-475-5996, shabanscollection.com
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Seams Couture
152-R Main St., Wenham
978-473-3398, seamstheshop.com
Waxing
April 5, 2010 by Northshore
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Stay in bikini mode with a thorough and precise waxing at Interlocks Salon & Day Spa in Newburyport. If you’ve got it, they’ll wax it, from the standard bikini to the L.A. Bikini or even the Brazilian (ouch!). The staff is always professional and attentive to your every need.
Interlocks Salon and Day Spa
58 Merrimac St., Newburyport
978-465-3010, interlockssalon.com
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Euphoria Esthetics
487 Humphrey St., Swampscott
781-599-6177, euphoria-esthetics.com
Yoga Studio
April 5, 2010 by Northshore
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Home to the largest yoga studio north of Boston, Salem’s Yoga Sakti offers the latest in instruction, including a TRX room, as well as beautiful locker rooms and showers. The yoga studio is never allowed to reach full capacity, so you know you will always have enough room for all your poses.
Yoga Sakti
29 Bridge St., Salem
978-744-9242, yogasakti.com
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A Yoga Practice
65 Central St., Georgetown
978-352-8886, ayogapractice.com
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