South End
Nami Spa (12 Clarendon Street, Boston, 617.267.NAMI) has made quite a splash in the South End. The recent arrival, whose name means “wave” in Japanese, has wooed new customers with massages, nail services, and facials. But what many people don’t know is that it’s also a fantastic place to replenish your beauty stash. Three Japanese lines — Triple C,
ReishiMed, and Taplis — trust Nami as their exclusive Boston carrier, and the spa also boasts the lux Gold Revitalizer
line (yep, made with real gold) and 4VOO, a popular men’s skincare line. After your shopping spree, head around the corner to étant (524 Tremont Street, Boston, 617.423.5040) for some pampering. A neighborhood favorite for years, the spa offers both traditional and holistic treatments in a serene setting that feels far removed from hopping Tremont Street. If you’re feeling experimental, give the Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture ($150) a go. Or if straight-up indulgence is all you ask, not much can top a Four-Handed Massage ($180). Got plenty of time? Go for both.