While most of us view the spa or wellness retreat as a luxury, these add-ons are basically built into the routines of the rich and famous. Come awards season — or just another day to be honest — the upside of influence and popularity is access to some of the swankiest digs the health and skin care industries have to offer.
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And though we’re all too familiar with a handful of A-list-approved aestheticians and dermatologists, such as Harold Lancer and Joanna Vargas, what really leaves us all starry-eyed and pining for a head-to-toe rubdown are the spas with luxurious facials and next-level skin treatments. Ahead are the most popular options.
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Lasky Aesthetics & Laser Center
Location: Beverly Hills, California
In an interview with StyleCaster, former Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale revealed one of her beauty splurges includes frequent visits to this spa, where she gets treated to everything “from lasers to peels and LED light to muscle tightening” with facialist Molly Lucio.
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Glam Boutique Spa
Location: Woodland Hills, California
In an interview with StyleCaster, 13 Reasons Why actor Ajiona Alexus credited Gabrielle Union for introducing her to the facials at this new West Coast beauty destination.
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HigherDose
Location: New York, New York
In an interview with StyleCaster, blogger and Summer Fridays cofounder Marianna Hewitt said, “I am a big fan of infrared saunas, especially after a red-eye flight. When I’m in New York, one of the first things I do when I land is head to HigherDose at 11 Howard to unwind from a flight.”
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Shani Darden
Location: Los Angeles, California
A who’s who of Hollywood — including Jessica Alba, Chrissy Teigen and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley — flock to this Tinseltown hideaway for custom facials.
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Arcona Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles, California
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Regina King and Mandy Moore are just a few celebs who treat themselves to the Red Carpet Radiance facial just before the start of awards season.
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Blackberry Farm
Location: Walland, Tennessee
In an interview with W magazine, model Lily Aldridge called this destination a must-visit because of its “beautiful spa and fabulous food.”
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Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
Location: Ojai, California
In an interview with W magazine, fashion designer and actor Nicole Richie said her favorite treatment at this luxury spa is the stretch therapy session.
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Mii Amo
Location: Sedona, Arizona
In an interview with W magazine, actor-turned-wellness guru Gwyneth Paltrow raved that this is the perfect getaway for a girls’ trip.
“It’s incredible, I love it there so much. You can choose a spa menu for food, but we always end up with nachos and a giant glass of wine,” she said.
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Cal-a-Vie Health Spa
Location: San Diego, California
According to Elle Decor, this luxury resort and retreat is a favorite of Natalie Portman and Julia Roberts, who typically enjoy a day of exercising, “nutrition breaks,” massages and facials.
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Tomoko Japanese Spa
Location: Beverly Hills, California
According to InStyle, this “best-kept secret” is a favorite of Lea Michele and of Jessica Alba, who loves indulging in the Iro Iro massage.
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Vanessa Hernandez Skincare
Location: Beverly Hills, California
According to Well + Good, A-list clients Jenna Dewan and Amber Valletta hit up the posh spa for customized skin assessments and next-level treatments, such as microneedling and radio frequency.
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Joanna Vargas
Location: New York, New York
According to NYC Go, Jessica Alba and Julianne Moore are just a few famous clients who flock to this Bryant Park locale for Vargas’s signature Triple Crown facial and LED light therapy treatments.
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Tracie Martyn
Location: New York, New York
According to Racked, stars Kate Winslet, Emma Stone and Zoe Saldana stop by the famed facialist’s spa and salon for pampering before and after major events.
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Georgia Louise’s Atelier
Location: New York, New York
According to Refinery29, Cate Blanchett and Sandra Bullock credit this East Coast destination and the British aesthetician with keeping their skin glowy thanks to the famous “penis facial.”
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Ildi Pekar
Location: New York, New York
According to Allure, Pekar is one of the city’s most sought-after skin care experts. Her organic body-firming treatments are also a favorite of models Miranda Kerr and Irina Shayk.
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Christine Chin Spa
Location: New York, New York
According to Allure, Drew Barrymore, Gisele Bündchen and Rachel Weisz flock to this skin guru’s spa when their pores need some major extracting and cleansing.
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Kate Somerville
Location: Los Angeles, California
According to Variety, Anna Kendrick and Sam Smith are fans of the Ultimate Kale facial at this high-end skin clinic.
Originally posted on StyleCaster.
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