Best of Atlanta 2014 Look Good, Feel Good
Eco Beauty Store: Fig & Flower
There’s nothing granola about the green offerings at this eco beauty store, which opened in May.
Cologne: Neiman Marcus
In addition to the usual designer fragrances and the full lines from old-school perfume houses Creed and Acqua di Parma, Neiman’s has long stocked the estimable Tom Ford Private Blend collection. But recently, the luxury retailer has upped its game with newer, edgier entries.
Made-from-Scratch Spa Treatments: Iwi Fresh
A smear of avocado, a mound of spinach, two slices of cucumber, and a dollop of yogurt: What sounds like a salad is actually one of the many facial treatments at Iwi Fresh, a foodie (literally) spa in Castleberry Hill.
Fancy Manicure: Ritz-Carlton Spa, Buckhead
It’s hard to believe nails can command 50 minutes of attention, but the organic milk and honey manicure at the Ritz-Carlton Spa, Buckhead proves otherwise.
Local Beauty Delivery: Bare Bliss Box
Eco beauty products may be healthier than traditional cosmetics, but determining the best way to green your makeup bag is no easy feat. Enter Atlanta-based Bare Bliss Box, which takes the hard work out of it.
Skincare Shop: Dermalogica
Opened earlier this year at Atlantic Station, Dermalogica offers gentle skincare products in its signature modern packaging.
Blowout: GlowDry
Blowout bars are everywhere these days, but GlowDry stands out for the second year in a row.
Special-Occasion Makeup: Nyssa Green
Everyday Atlantans love Green for her rare ability to transform clients while making sure they still look like themselves.
Quick Fix After Overindulging: Arden’s Garden Two-Day Detox
Tis the season for excess. Arden’s Garden Two-Day Detox is a fast, cheap, and easy way to get back on track.
Cold-Press Juice: Rawesome Juicery
Chantel Jiroch’s Rawesome Juicery commands impressive lines at the historic Sweet Auburn Curb Market.
Spa Day: The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta occupies a full floor of a two-story marble-and-mahogany retreat.
Stress Relief: Jiao: The Reflexology Experience
Whether or not you buy into the science of reflexology, you will admire the art of the practitioners at Jiao: The Reflexology Experience in Midtown.
New Workout: Torq Cycle Atlanta
From celebrity fans to boutique studios, indoor cycling has boomed in popularity over the past few years. Torq Cycle Atlanta, which opened this fall on the Westside, isn’t afraid of the competition, though.
Quick Fix After Overdoing it: Treat Your Feet
As you might infer from the name of this luxe Buford Highway spa, Treat Your Feet focuses on reflexology. But what’s really exceptional is the array of massage options: deep tissue, sports, Thai, lymphatic, even pregnancy.