Faina European Skin Care Center and Day Spa in New York, New York - a spa review by Julie Register at DiscoverSpas.com

Faina European Skin Care Center and Day Spa
New York, New York
Julie Register visited this day spa in August, 2001

*Faina European Skin Care Center and Day Spa, located in midtown Manhattan on 57th Street, offers a large variety of European beauty treatments for the face and body. Faina, a native of Moscow, was trained in Russia. She has a deep understanding of skin and its needs. She holds a four-year nursing degree and studied as an esthetician for an additional year. Faina moved her spa to its current location on Feb 1, 2001 in order to expand. The new facility has six rooms including a steam shower and six estheticians working there (Marianna, Faina, Lia, Natalie, and Faina). Decleor, Glymed, Ella Bache, Cellex C, and Karen Herzog-oxygen, and Paule of Vienna among others are product lines sold in the retail area. Additionally, Faina makes her own blend of acne treatment which she sells all over the world.

I visited Faina in August after attending a business luncheon in New York City. I had a European Facial which I found very relaxing. My skin felt great afterwards. It was recommended that I get in a routine of having a facial every 4-6 weeks. Here are the steps to the facial:

Makeup removed, skin cleaned, and skin examined
Face massaged to improve circulation, improve the complexion, prevent lines and wrinkles, strengthen facial muscles with the added bonus of being relaxing.
Face steamed for 10 minutes to open pores (sometimes herbs are used in the steam to treat specific problems, but not in the steam I had)
Pores deep cleaned by extracting whiteheads and blackheads
Mask applied to tighten pores
Honey applied to lips while mask set up "to make soft the lips"
Mask applied to nourishes the skin (specific type depends on what the skin needs - can be apricot or peach or collagen)
Arms and hands massaged while mask set up
Oil applied to skin to hydrate
Moisturizer applied
Eye cream applied

Getting an appointment with Faina (the owner) can be a challenge. She has a long list of devoted clients, some of which have been with her for 23 years. However, she has personally trained the other estheticians in order to offer consistent treatment quality.

Faina European Skin Care Center and Day Spa has been featured in The New York Times, New York Magazine, Allure, Self, Manhattan Spirit, and Bride Magazine.

Faina Day Spa Services

Relaxing steam room and shower available for all body treatments.
Complimentary spa snack with all individual treatments.

Skin Care

All facials are enhanced with Herbal Eye Treatment (a special blend of herbs designed to relieve tired, puffy eyes) and Aromatherapy hand massage.

European Deep Pore Cleansing Facial
European Clarifying Facial
Luxurious Facial
Elastin Infusion Facial
Customized Facial
Seaweed Mud-Paraffin Facial
Essential Paraffin Facial
The Oxygen Steamless Facial

Seaweed Facial
Collagen-Thermo Mineral Treatment
Anti-Aging Facial
Four Layer Facial
Teen Acne Control
Mini Facial

Massage Therapy

A relaxing steam shower room is available to complement the ultimate in ritual for the body and mind.
Series of Massage - Pay for nine, get ten.
Spa offers chair massage service at home, corporate and off-site locations.

Neck and Shoulders Massage
Swedish Body Massage
Deep Tissue Body Massage
European Body Massage
Body Massage for Two
Anti-Stress Body Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Reflexology
Lava Stone Massage
Aromotherapy body massage
Stimulating massage oil with Rosemary, Thyme, Cypress, Geranium.
Cellulite Massage Oil with Lavender, Juniper, Cypress and Rosemary
Calming Massage Oil with Chamomile, Vetivert and Lavender
Muscular Ache Massage Oil with Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Ginger and Wintergreen

Bridal

Half Day and Day of Beauty packages are available for the bride, groom, mothers, and bridal parties. Enjoy a special discount.

In addition to the full range of salon services we also offer a full collection of headpieces and hair accessories for brides by Regina B. New York Designer, whose work can be found in fine Bridal Salons. Headpieces are featured on the cover of Brides magazine, Inside , Modern Bride and Bridal Guide. Custom work available by appointment.

Makeup consultations and application.

Bridal hair styling.

Hand and Foot Treatments

European Manicure
French Manicure
Spa Manicure
Seaweed Manicure
The Ultimate Manicure
Aroma Therapy Paraffin Hand
or Foot Treatment
European Pedicure
Spa Pedicure
Seaweed Pedicure
Spa Pedi-Polish
The Ultimate Pedicure
Essential Paraffin Pedicure
Foot Reflexology

Special Face Treatments

Collagen Eye Treatment
Vegetable Peeling Treatment
Enzyme Peeling Treatment
Glycolic Acid Treatment
Seaweed Treatment
Collagen-Thermo Mineral Treatment
Seaweed Mud Paraffin Facial Mask
Bio Scrub
Sunless Glo
Four Layer Face Treatment
Microdermabrasion Treatment
Non-Surgical Face Lift

Body Treatments

Sea Glo
Lavender Body Scrub
Brown Sugar Vanilla Polish
Peppermint Sugar Body Scrub
Chocolate Raspberry Body Scrub
Clay Souffle Chocolate Mint Sugar Body Scrub
Body Polish (Choose from any of the following scrubs: Lavender, Brown sugar vanilla, Peppermint Sugar, Chocolate Mint)
Sunless Glo
Sunless Airbrush Tanning
Body Facial
Anti-Cellulite Body Wrap with Aromatherapy
Anti-Cellulite Body Wrap with Aromatherapy
Seaweed Active Body Treatments
(All seaweed is imported from France and the Dead Sea)
choose from one of the seaweed treatments below:
- Seaweed Firming Body Wrap
  Helps to nourish, rejuvenate and firm the muscles and the skin.
- Seaweed Moisturizing Body Wrap
  Exfoliates, moisturizes and nourishes, smoothes and softens the body skin.
Dead Sea Mud Wrap
Purifying Body Treatment
Clay Souflee Chocolate Mint Purifying Body Treatment
Body Micro-Dermabrasion

Electrolysis

Waxing

Faina Spa Packages

Steam room available with all spa treatments.
Design your own escape.
Custom Spa Packages are available to suit your specific needs.
Complimentary lunch served with the spa package

Design your own escape. Custom Spa Packages are available to suit your specific needs.

Ultimate Relaxation (5½ hours)

Sea Mineral Body Scrub or Peppermint Body Sugar Scrub
Body Massage or Body Wraps (1 hour)
Aromatherapy Facial
Face Enzyme Peeling
Seaweed Mud-Paraffin Facial Masque with Sea Serum
Lactor Manicure
Pedicure with Whirlpool and Feet Massage
Collagen Eye Treatment
Gift and Lunch

Therapeutic Body Enhancer (5 hours)

Full-body Exfoliating (Brown Sugar Vanilla Scrub or Sea Mineral Body Scrub)
Seaweed Purifying Wrap
Anti-Stress Aromatherapy Massage
Spa Manicure and Pedicure with Whirl Pool and Scrub
Collagen Eye Treatment
Gift and Lunch

Body Indulgence (4 hours, 30 minutes)

Aromatherapy Body Scrub
Full Body Massage (1 hour)
European Facial
European Manicure and Pedicure
Gift and Lunch

Spa Escape (4 hours)

European Facial
Full-Body Massage
European Manicure and Pedicure
Eye Revitalizing Treatment
Gift and Lunch

Male Executive Treatment (3½ hours)

Steam Shower
Sea Mineral Body Scrub or Peppermint Body Sugar Scrub
European Body Massage (1 hour)
European Facial
Paraffin hand treatment or manicure
Snack

Couples Retreat (3 hours)

Steam Shower
Body Scrub (Chocolate Raspberry or Sea Mineral Scrub)
European Body Massage (60 min.)
European Deep Pore
Cleansing Facial
Snack

Body Radiance (2 1/2 hours)

Steam shower
Spa therapy body scrub or Brown Sugar Vanilla Scrub
Body massage (1 hour)
Face massage with aromatherapy steam or Deep-pore cleansing
Relaxing, tonilizing face mask
snack.

Body Beautifier (2 hours, 45 minutes)

Steam shower
Aromatherapy massage (1 hour)
European facial with Deep Pore Cleansing
Exfoliating face treatment (removes layers of dead skin leaving skin smooth and silky)
Snack

Body Rejuvenator (2½ hours)

Steam shower
Body scrub (Lavender,
Peppermint or Brown Sugar)
Body massage (1/2 hour)
Face massage with aromatherapy steam or Deep pore cleansing
Relaxing, tonilizing face mask
Pure Lavender Aromatherapy
Paraffin hand treatment
Snack

Body Recharge (2 hours)

Steam shower
Aromatherapy massage (30 min)
Face massage or Deep pore cleansing
Pure Lavender Aromotherapy
Paraffin hand & foot treatment
Snack

Beauty Boost (2 hours)

Steam shower
Body scrub (Lavender, Peppermint or Brown Sugar)
Body Massage (1/2) hour
Pure Lavender Aromatherapy
Paraffin Hand Treatment
Snack

Faina European Skin Care Center and Day Spa
315 W 57th Suite #402
New York, NY 10019
Mon-Fri 10:00am- 8:00pm
Sat 9:00am- 6:00pm
Sun 9:00am- 5:00pm
Tel: (212) 245-6557
(800) 331-6730
Fax: (212) 245-0568
Email: fainaspa@aol.com
Web Site: http://fainaeuropeanspa.com/

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