At Lia Schorr (686 Lexington Ave., at 56th St. There’s nothing like waking up in the morning with long, dark lashes instead of pale, puffy lids. 21) gives extra protection against damage by finishing the process with a conditioning moisturizer ($50 total). Be forewarned: The process can be a bit harsh on lashes, so you might want to alternate months ($80). 21), a perming solution is applied and then lashes are rolled in mini-curlers to set them. Using a lash curler before you apply mascara gives you a wide-eyed look, but with a perm, you’ll have that effect 24 hours a day – and it lasts for six weeks. Kristie Streicher of Warren Tricomi (45 Rockefeller Plaza 21) uses dye to extend the brows and fill them in.
This treatment takes only seconds, and though you may feel a little Groucho Marx–ish at first, the color quickly fades, and slightly darkened brows give the face structure and contrast. Tinting your brows saves you the tiresome task of stenciling or filling them in with pencil. 21) goes a step further, using the tanner to contour different areas, the way a makeup artist would to accentuate cheekbones, so your waist appears a bit thinner and your cleavage is deepened ($65 per session). The treatment at Paul Labrecque Salon & Spa (171 E. 21), tanning liquid is applied to the face and body, and within minutes your urban pallor turns to a healthy bronze ($65 per session). Getting a self-tanner airbrushed on (by a professional, of course) takes only twenty minutes, ensures an even glow, lasts over a week – and allows you to toss those pesky bottles of foundation. Airbrushing isn’t just for Ocean City T-shirts and the sides of Trans-Ams.