	Beauty Bliss Spa The Perfect Urban Respite By Nirmala Nataraj (Jul 28, 2005) A brownie, a city view, and a 75-minute massage. I'm beginning to think this is all a girl needs to help her recharge from the midday Monday slump. It's 2 pm and I've just been checked into my appointment at Bliss Spa, which has only been open for a week -- but from the looks of it, is already attracting harried executives and pampered debutantes alike. More
	Beauty Shu Uemura The Art of Beauty By Amy Sherman (Jul 8, 2005) Welcome to the world of beautiful makeup and beautiful skin at Shu Uemura. Now located on Fillmore Street, the second American retail store named after famed Japanese makeup artist Shu Uemura opened this May. Never heard of Shu Uemura? Like Max Factor before him, Uemura got his start in cosmetics in Hollywood for the entertainment industry before moving on to beautify the cognoscenti. More
	Beauty Dolci Beauty Lounge Mani/Pedi Heaven at Reasonable Rates By Nirmala Nataraj (Jun 24, 2005) You'd think that in the midst of all the hip boutiques, hair salons, record stores, and other city fixtures, there would be more options for harried customers looking for a pampering fix. However, Dolci Beauty Lounge (formerly Bliss Beauty Lounge) is the only one-stop oasis for mani-pedi addicts in the entire neighborhood. And after only a year of being in operation, it's already a favorite among both locals and people just passing through. More
	Beauty Sweets Treats Decadence for Body and Soul By Amy Sherman (Feb 11, 2005) We know that for some, New Years' resolutions are still in effect. But Valentine's Day means sweet treats no matter what diet you might be on. This year if you or your beloved intend to "stick with the program" you can still indulge in something sweet that is entirely fat, sugar, and calorie free. Here are some of our favorite goodies to tantalize your body and soothe your soul. More
	Beauty Guerilla Makeovers Change, In the Span of a Day By Nirmala Nataraj (Jan 20, 2005) Are you one of the millions of well-adjusted but occasionally self-conscious men or women who wouldn't mind a makeover but may not go so far as to humiliate yourself on 'The Swan' or 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy'? However, if you're willing to get a few tips on how to clean up nice from some no-nonsense experts, then Guerilla Makeovers just might be for you. More
	Beauty San Francisco Meditation Centers Cleaning Out the Mind's Cobwebs By Nirmala Nataraj (Jan 7, 2005) It's no surprise that San Francisco is a meditation cloud nine of sorts. Since the mid-sixties, when Buddhist meditation became popularized in the Bay Area, the practice of sitting with oneself and emptying the mind of all thoughts has mushroomed into hundreds of meditation centers -- more than a few, and most likely within walking distance of you. Whether you're interested in opening portals to spiritual awareness or just getting a few moments of peace and quiet, the following offerings will lead you into a personal nirvana away from the bustle of it all. More
	Beauty Herbs for Healing By Nirmala Nataraj (Oct 14, 2004) As soon as you walk into the Mission district's Scarlet Sage Herb Co, you're met with a torrent of aromas, colors, and other curiosities that trigger the senses and provide a pleasant stopover for unsuspecting window shoppers. A veritable mecca of alternative healing, Scarlet Sage is crammed with books, aromatherapy tools, oils, talismans, trinkets, and herbs. More
	Beauty Hair Do's & Dont's Cheap yet stylish haircuts By Nirmala Nataraj (Oct 13, 2004) I've always fantasized about having my hair hacked and fashioned at Bumble and Bumble, New York's premier salon. Certainly, I've visited some of the more talked-about spots in San Francisco in search of the perfect 'do, but I've always been gun-shy at the thought of shelling out $75 to ensure that my ends are tapered just so. More
	Beauty Method to the Madness By Nish Nadaraja (Sep 25, 2004) When was the last time you were excited about cleaning? Eric Ryan and Adam Lowry, the founders of locally-based Method, are attempting to change that feeling by transforming mundane necessities like laundry detergent and hand soap into designer commodities. More
	Beauty One Taste Urban Retreat Center Free Flowing Environment with a Full Body/Soul Experience By Nirmala Nataraj (Sep 10, 2004) One Taste's upstairs lounge area is packed with a dozen Bay Area massage therapists and a slew of customers who are eagerly waiting to sample a sumptuous array of massage styles, from reiki to traditional deep tissue. At first, it's an odd semblance of a massage studio. With people lounging on velvet cushions and yoga mats, there isn't a clear line of people for the massage therapists, who seem to be going in 10-15 minute spates. More

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