It’s no secret that I’m a big advocate for health, wellness, and all things self care. Luckily, in a city as crazy as New York, there are tons of places I know I can go to recharge, reset, and feel rejuvinated. I am going to divide this post up into beauty, self care, and fitness since I have several favorites! Be sure to follow along Instagram where I keep you up to date on all my daily happenings, including frequent visits to these places I love.
BEAUTY
SUNDAYS NAIL STUDIO
I absolutely adore Sunday’s Nail Salon here in the city. I have been buying their nail polishes for a few years now and am obsessed. They are the only maker of 10-free, non toxic nail polish and their quality and color selection is unmatched. Nail salons can be so toxic and Sunday’s feels the exact opposite. I often visit their Nomad location but they have a pop-up at Saks and a location in Hudson Yards. Even a non-gel manicure lasts me two full weeks, seriously so good!
CHILLHOUSE
I was in desperate need of a massage recently and found myself in search of a clean, chic, and affordable spa in NYC. That’s when I discovered Chillhouse. With locations in Soho and the Lower East Side, Chillhouse offers nails, infrared sauna sessions, massages, and facials. Not to mention the entire aesthetic is insanely cool. :) The Soho location even has a coffee bar where you can order golden milk or matcha lattes before or after services. I booked the Works massage and it was so wonderful. I can’t wait to go back!
THE WELL, CREDO, ONDA BEAUTY
Not really services, but a few clean beauty shops I love in the city are The Well, Credo Beauty, and Onda Beauty in Tribeca. All carry a wonderful assortment of clean beauty products (hello, Marie Veronqiue! :) ) and are great places to pick up some self care essentials!
SALTHAUS
I started reading about the benefits of Himalayan pink salt therapy not too long ago and was totally on board to give it a try. Pink salt is beneficial for respiratory health, sleep, skin, and overall mood. When looking for a place in the city, I found Salthaus on the Upper East Side. A tiny oasis from the hustle of the city, I love sitting back relaxing and basking in the pink salt filled room. The effects actually come from salt air that is released into the room during the session rather than from the salt on the floor. :)
FITNESS
NEW YORK PILATES
If you follow me on Instagram, then you see and hear me talk about New York Pilates just about every other day, but I am seriously that obsessed. With locations in the West Village, Soho, and Bowery, NYP is in all the best neighborhoods. The entire vibe in each studio is so fabulous, the instructors are killer, and the decor and aesthetic is unreal. I only go about twice a week but I seriously am becoming the fittest I have ever been from it!
CORE POWER YOGA
I have always loved hot yoga and when I moved to the city I wanted to find a studio that was in walking distance to me. I found Core Power on the Upper West Side and I am seriously in love. The community at my studio is so awesome! I alternate taking the C2 class which is a vinyasa flow, and the Yoga Sculpt class, which I have loved and seen great results from. Sculpt is done with 3-5 lb weights in a room heated the same as it is for hot yoga. Seriously try it out!
SOULCYCLE
While SoulCycle is not unique to New York City, it’s certainly the best here. I don’t know why but I think NYC SoulCycle locations have the best instructors, best energy, and best vibe. I always leave in the BEST mood and I think getting to ride it out and dance in the dark is a fabulous way to start the day. :)
