Maria Bonita Salon & Spa

12 Prince Street (at Elizabeth Street)
New York City, NY 10012

212-431-1520

karinne@mariabonitany.net

http://www.mariabonitany.com/

Here's what the spa says about themselves:

Step off the face of the earth and into your own little piece of Brazil at Maria Bonita Salon & Spa located in downtown New York. The Brazilian beauty scene is not as thriving downtown as it is uptown, so when spa owner Maria Fernanda Lacerda discovered a void of full-service salons amidst the well-groomed streets of Nolita, she got down to business. Born in 2003, Maria Bonita is one of the only full-service Brazilian salons to offer one-stop hair, nail, and waxing services, as well as facials and massages; it is also the only place in the city to use Bell Soft, a Brazilian line of hair and body products made of all-natural ingredients. The ground-floor hair and nail salon share quarters with a small waxing room, while quiet massage and facial stations are nestled on the basement level. Signature services include, naturally, Brazilian bikini wax.

What others are saying about the spa:

New York Magazine says,

"Maria Bonita is one of the only full-service Brazilian salons to offer one-stop hair, nail, and waxing services, as well as facials and massage; it’s also the only place in the city to use Bell Soft, a Brazilian line of hair and body products made of all-natural ingredients "

Black Book Magazine says,

"The boutique Brazilian salon and spa draws legions of top Brazilian models for their country's siganture wax, plus droves of fashionable devotees who dig the laid back vibe and top notch, hands-on services and body treatments. What, you thought all Brazilians just looked great all the time naturally? Perhaps the only spot in the city where you can drink a caipirinha while waiting for your manicure to dry while chatting with Victoria's Secret stunners like Adriana Lima, Fernanda Tabares and Gisele Bundchen. "

Erin Wilk, 25Tuesdays editor says,

"Apparently my hair has been talking and yet no one has been paying any attention… or else, no one has been able to properly translate what, exactly it was saying! Going in for my hair treatment, hot chocolate pedicure and hair cut at Maria Bonita Salon and Spa, I was open to a change with my hair but hesitant at the same time. After my lovely hair treatment and amazing pedicure with Rosalie (served with Delicious hot cocoa sprinkled with cinnamon- they don’t miss a detail here) I met Rogerio, who was going to cut my hair. After explaining my needs and wants for my hair (you know, no time, but need it to look good) I told him that I had gone short in the past and was open to it, but a little apprehensive. We agreed on a length, at about my chin and then he said “We agree to this, and the rest, your hair will tell me what to do.” I laughed, but when all was said and done, my hair not only looked different and amazing, but thick and chic and easy-to-do. While my hair might not have been, I was speechless! Loved it! "