Categories: Relaxing

Beauty in Barcelona

Women have been indulging every attention on their beauty since the times of Cleopatra. There is something ritualistic about ensuring your female body feels taken care of. As we welcome summer this of course gets taken up a notch.

If you need to take care of the hair down there, are looking for a more affordable visit to the hairdresser or fancy a massage here are a couple of places to visit in Barcelona.

Related article: Beauty guide: Wellness and beauty salons in Barcelona

Onda

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Onda has established itself as a popular local destination for hair, nails, waxing and more. They are located in La Barceloneta so you can stop by on your way back from the beach. If you fancy something to give your skin nourishment after a day in the sun, get a Vitamin C booster facial for about €50 or an eye treatment for €21. They also offer various massages starting from €25 a treatment. Book in for an eyelash tint if you’re going makeup free at the beach. And of course, your mani and pedicures are available here with plenty of beautiful nail colours to choose from.

Address: Carrer de l’Atlàntida, 53

Estetica Magda

Estetica Magda is located right in the centre at Carrer Amargós, 16, 08002 Barcelona. Along with the standard treatments of facials, massages, waxing, manicures and pedicures, they offer henna tattoos. The staff are gentle and caring so you’ll feel pampered from the start, and the pricing is so reasonable it just might become your go-to place if you’re a local.

French Kiss Beauty

French Kiss Beauty is open from 10am to 10pm Monday to Saturday. If you are a local, for a fair monthly price you can become a member to receive exclusive discounts on products and treatments. And if you’re due for a girl’s night out then give these guys a call, they can organise a party for you at their place – treatments, music and drinks included.

Address: Av. Lluís Companys i Jover, 29, 08173 Sant Cugat del Vall

Related article: Where to find ayuverdic massages in Barcelona?

Alqvimia

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This spa has a strong history in Spain, their philosophy is based on alchemy. They believe that science and spirituality go together in taking care of your mind, body and spirit. Part of their philosophy is the latin phrase “Mens sana in corpore sano” which usually translates to “a sound mind in a sound body”.

Alqvimia is a luxurious spa with 100% natural products, they invite you to, “Let yourself enjoy a one of a kind unique experience with procedures based on ancient alchemic wisdom. Our treatments evoke physical, sensorial, energetic and emotional sensations.” For a treatment or quality products, visit the Alqvima Store & Spa at Rambla de Catalunya, 24, 08007 Barcelona.

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Ana Petrusevski

Ana Petrusevski is an Australian writer living and working in Barcelona.

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