Orlando Spas: A Recessionista's Guide
Updated: June 09, 2009
Getting a massage or haircut on the cheap isn't as hard as you think during this recession. Local schools are providing advanced students with an opportunity to put their skills to the test, while giving customers the star treatment as well as bargains galore. Find out which salons and academies are giving you more for your money.
Spa Treatments for Less
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Central Fl School Of Massage
Write a review450 N Lakemont Ave Ste A, Winter Park, FL 32792 (map)
Experience a soothing massage by advanced Central Florida School of Massage Therapy students in Winter Park. The massage school clinic offers a 50-minute light Swedish relaxation massage for $35. Note that a clinic health form must be completed, signed and returned for approval to the clinic director prior to making your first appointment.
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Christine's Nails
Read Reviews1929 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792 (map)
Get a manicure or pedicure at Christine's Nails in Winter Park. The nail salon has numerous technicians who wait on their clients hand and foot. Manicures and pedicures are $20 and up, including nail polish. Relaxing pedicures take place in massage chairs. Bonus!
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Club Nail & Salon
Write a review11229 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32817 (map)
Plucking your eyebrows with tweezers can be a pain in more ways than one. Take it easy and have the professionals wax those unwanted eyebrow hairs away for $7, upper lip for $5 and chin for $8 in East Orlando.
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Florida Beauty Academy
Write a review3590 N US Hwy 17/92, Lake Mary, FL 32746 (map)
Need an inexpensive trim or hair-do? The Florida Beauty Academy in Casselberry is to the rescue! The beautician school offers women's haircut and styles for $10 and up and highlights are $20 and up.
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Royal Nails & Spa
Write a review13651 Hunters Oak Dr, Orlando, FL 32837 (map)
Pamper yourself with a 30-minute mini European facial for $35 in Orlando. The indulgence includes cleansing, hot wraps, facial massage and a mask. Splurge for the hour facial, which includes deep-cleansing, a warm vapor mist, exfoliation, extraction of impurities, massage and a mask for $60.
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Tabloid Salon & Barbershop
Write a review2116 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804 (map)
Professionals chop hair for less at the Tabloid Salon & Barbershop in College Park. The "Extendulator" includes a quick wet or dry trim of the ends, which was designed to extend the life of your haircut and helps grow your hair out at the same time for $15. Bang trims are free.
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Tan 310
Read Reviews501 N Orlando Ave Ste 216, Winter Park, FL 32789 (map)
Don't have time to lay out by the pool or go to the beach to work on your tan? Head to Tan 310 in Winter Park where your bronzed look awaits. 20-minute tanning sessions are $8, 10 tans are $65 or get a month's worth for $59. Other tanning packages are also available.
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