Mario Badescu
320 E. 52nd St. (1st Ave.)/212-758-1065
Mon–Tues and Fri 10am–4pm, Wed–Thurs 11am–7pm, Sat 9am–3:30pm.

The Edge: Facials by hand only. § More than 30 years’ experience. Creates all the products in the salon’s lab. Products are excellent, based on fresh fruits and other natural ingredients. Facials from $55. European-trained staff taught to go gentle and easy on your skin. Services include facials, massages, electrolysis, waxing, bleaching, manicures, and pedicures. § “Not fancy, but great facials and great products.” “A worthwhile indulgence—see Helen.”

Cosmetics, bath & beauty
Personal care
quality style service value: 50 30 40 50