Beauty and the Budget
Your beauty routine doesn’t have to be all about the Benjamins. Keep up appearances with these budget-friendly beauty services.
In Good Hands
Well-maintained fingers and toes go a long way toward keeping your image polished. Keep your digits in check at Rainbow Nails in Kaimuki, where the re-grand opening special offers both mani and pedi for just $24.99. 1154 Koko Head Ave., 808.735.1751.
Wax On, Wax Off
You’re in your bikini practically every weekend – which means regular waxes are a must. At Simply Summer studio in Kailua, the European hard wax eases the pain of a full Brazilian, and at just $50, the price won’t make you wince either.
Therein Lies the Rub
Want to forget all the reasons why you’re trying to spend less? Massages at Haven 808 spa are just $55 for 60 minutes. Or, head over the Pali to the Hawai‘i Healing Arts College where hour-long sessions with a masseuse-in-training cost just $30.
Face Facts
Stress taking its toll on your face? A facial at Touch Mini Day Spa on Kapahulu Avenue uses pricey and luxe YonKa products (Jessica Alba and Madonna both use it), but the 60-minute treatment is only $65. Or head to Makana Esthetics Academy where a facial with a supervised student is $45.
Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 in Permalink
Lei Chic associate editor Terri Inefuku graduated from Northwestern University with degrees in Journalism and International Studies, and worked in New York, Chicago, Austin and Honolulu as a broadcast journalist before joining HONOLULU Magazine. When she's not rooting out new fashion discoveries for Lei Chic, you'll find her in the kitchen baking up treats for family and friends.
