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Great Day Spas 2008

Feeling stressed? These day spas can have you looking and feeling great. Here’s a guide to terrific quick fixes, pampering facials, massage deals, painless waxing, and more. Plus, spas that come to you and the most expensive treatments in Washington.

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A $480 Massage?

The Mandarin Oriental offers a three-hour Thai massage that may be Washington’s most expensive rubdown. What do you get, and is it worth it? We tried the massage as well as two pricey treatments at other spas—a $70 pedicure and a $350 facial. more

Rubbed the Wrong Way

She thought a massage would be soothing. Instead she ended up in pain. Here’s one woman’s account of what can go wrong in a massage—and what to know before you get one. more

Taking It Off

A guide to getting rid of unwanted hair—including threading, sugaring, and the latest in bikini waxing. Plus, spas that do it well. more

More Spas We Love

Good places to treat yourself to a facial, massage, manicure, and more. more

Are Facials Worth It?

Not always, say doctors. Here is what to look for in a facial, plus a guide to different chemical peels that can help skin. more

Let the Spa Come to You

What could be easier than having a massage therapist or facialist make a house call? And why not invite friends and make it a party? These firms provide therapists and handle all the details. more

Quick Fixes

No time to pamper yourself? Day spas know you’re busy—which is why most now offer express facials, massages, and other treatments that can leave you feeling good in no time. more

Top Plastic Surgeons

Who are the best dermatologists for Botox or a chemical peel? Whom can you trust with a laser? If you want a facelift or tummy tuck, who are the area’s top plastic surgeons? more

Our Valentine's Day Guide

Spending Valentine's Day with that special someone? Flying solo? Either way, here's our guide to make sure it's your best one yet. more

Killer App

Have a bunch of Silicon Valley geeks at Palantir Technologies figured out how to stop terrorists? more

Ask Harry and Louise: Does “My House, My Rules” Apply to Adults?

Our husband-and-wife advice team counsel a man wondering if it’s reasonable to expect his grown son to abide by the house rules. more

Sex—and Other Secrets

Iris Krasnow, the author of bestselling books on relationships, talks about what makes love last. more

A Conversation With Ivanka Trump About Winning the Old Post Office Bid

The Trump Organization says it’s committed to making the historic property the “finest hotel in the country, if not the world.” more

What to Do This Weekend: February 9 to 12

Woo at the Zoo, the opening of “Genesis Robot” at Synetic Theater, and the Washington DC International Wine & Food Festival. more

DC Government Will Step In to Prevent Muth Starvation

The Office of the Attorney General may seek a court order to prevent Albrecht Muth from starving himself to death while incarcerated. more