Images courtesy Justin Harrington.
One of our favourite things about travelling on vacation? The prep work. We’re not talking about making sure you have mini toothpaste, motion sickness medication and enough bikinis to last a week (even though those are all necessary things to do). We’re talking about the beauty prep beforehand. There’s something extra indulgent about getting a manicure or pedicure, or even a bikini wax before heading off to a sunny locale. And one of our favourite places to get prepped is at The Ten Spot in Toronto. With locations across the city, it’s easy to get ready for vacation and even summer at these fun, friendly spots.
The wall of beauty products.
The Vibe: This is a place to bring your friends. If you’re looking to do a group mani/pedi session, you can lounge in the plush cushions while your toes get buffed, scrubbed and polished. Communal tables are ideal for you and your friend to get manis and still chat. TVs are always on in the main nail station area, playing old faves like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and The Wedding Planner — and can even be switched on in treatment rooms (trust us, watching reruns of Seinfeld will totally distract you from the somewhat unpleasant act of bikini waxing). If that doesn’t get you in the mood for some girlie treatments the poppy ’90s tunes will.
What to Get: The Ten Spot is known for their waxes — from full-out Brazilian no-hair waxes ($50), to gentle upkeep as well as facial waxing and waxing other body areas. But here are some other favourites:
Eyelash Tinting: Think about this. Your whole vacation — sans mascara. Getting your eyelashes tinted ($25) can not only give them a darker hue, it makes them appear fuller, thicker and eventually you will see new growth — and get to nix smudged mascara on a daily basis.
A pedicure station at the Bloor Street West location.
Gel Manicures and Pedicures: the Ten Spot uses Gel Polish not only just on your digits ($45), but now also on your toes ($65). It comes in loads of shades — from classic reds to the palest pinks and bright, hot summer hues. This means that those “toes in sand” Instagrams will never be shameful anymore — because your toes will look pristine for a solid two weeks. And added bonus? No down time — once your polish is applied and sealed, you’re good to go without a worry of a nick.
Where to Find: The Ten Spot has nine locations across Toronto – so you can get your body buffed, polished, scrubbed and waxed before you hit the plane for you next tropical beach vacation. Visit the10spot.com or call 416-613-0254 for locations. Locations are also available in Hamilton, Guelph, Oakville and Ottawa.
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