Everything She Wants

If you want perfectly shaped eyebrows without the hassle of waxing or tweezing, it's time to visit  Shobha .  The New York City salon has locations in Soho ( 594 Broadway, 212.931.8363 ), midtown  ( 41 E. 57th Street, 212.223.2872 ), and Columbus Circle ( 3 Columbus Circle, 212.977.7771 ).  The downtown location's India-inspired interior is bathed in warm hues of orange, red, and gold.  You'll recline in a barber's chair while a Shobha specialist shapes your brows specifically to frame your face. The sewing thread pinches a little, but that mild discomfort is a small price to pay for beautiful brows.  Shobha's technicians are experts at the brow grooming technique that's been practiced by women in India for generations. During a visit with Shobha's resident hair removal guru Anjali, she told me I have an oval face shape (the most coveted facial shape by the way). Based on that angular shape, I should always ask for more rou...

Maybe it's hormonal, a change in the seasons, or my pillow cases.  But my skin has been breaking out like crazy lately. Or maybe I'm testing too many skin care products.  One product, however, that I've recently become fond of is Shobha's Rosewater Toner  ($22). Shobha is an expert hair removal salon in New York City with several locations .  The toner naturally reduces skin irritation, so it's perfect after eyebrow threading or waxing.  Besides rose water, the ingredients include purified water, witch hazel, and flower oil. I use it as a facial toner, but it can be used to freshen up any body part ( okay, not that one ). Image credit: Shobha