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The Fifth Avenue Spa

The Fifth Avenue Spa

Spa in San Rafael, CA

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The Fifth Avenue Spa is a small day spa in San Rafael. The spa says it offers a high-end experience without a high-end price.

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The Fifth Avenue Spa is a small day spa in San Rafael. The spa says it offers a high-end experience without a high-end price.

The menu covers facials, body treatments, massage, waxing, make-up and permanent make-up. Facials range from a 30-minute Express Facial to 60-minute options, including a Gentleman's Facial, a Take Me Away Facial with professional extractions and a facial for the back, plus 40-minute papaya and pumpkin enzyme peels. Body work includes a body scrub and polish, a 90-minute Detox Intensive with a seaweed gel wrap, Swedish/Esalen massage in 30, 60 and 90 minute sessions, and hot stone therapy.

Waxing rooms are private. Services include brow shaping, lip or chin, underarm, forearms, full face, full arm, back, half and full leg, bikini and Brazilian. Most waxing visits take 15 to 45 minutes. Make-up options are everyday, special occasion, bridal and a make-up lesson, and permanent make-up starts at $250.

Visit details: clients are asked to arrive 15 minutes early and to turn off or silence electronic devices. Booking is available online through the website form or by phone at (415) 721-2996. A 24-hour cancellation notice is required, and no-shows or late cancellations are billed the full price of the reserved service. The spa accepts cash and most credit cards, and gift certificates, which can be bought on the website, must be presented when redeemed.

The spa states that it welcomes women and men of all cultures and backgrounds. It describes its products as natural and its body treatments as using essential oils mixed into hydrating creams after an exfoliating scrub.

Private waxing rooms, with aromatherapy, music and candles creating a calm setting.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Express, Take Me Away, Gentleman's and back facials, plus papaya and pumpkin enzyme peels. Steps can include steam, deep cleansing, exfoliation, a customized masque and moisturizer.

  • Express Facial $65
  • Gentleman'S Facial $130
  • "Take Me Away" Facial $130
  • How About A Facial For Your Back? $140
  • Papaya Enzyme Peel Price at booking
  • Pumpkin Peel Price at booking

A body scrub and polish and a 90-minute Detox Intensive with a seaweed gel wrap, with essential oils added to hydrating creams.

  • Body Scrub & Polish $120
  • Detox Intensive (includes seaweed gel wrap) $180

Brow, lip, chin, underarm, arm, leg, back, face and intimate waxing in private rooms, with most visits taking 15 to 45 minutes.

  • Lip or Chin $20
  • Underarm $20
  • Eyebrow Shaping $35
  • Forearms $35
  • 1/2 Leg $40
  • Full Face $65
  • Full Arm $70
  • Back $75
  • Full Leg $80
  • Bikini Price at booking
  • Brazilian Price at booking

Everyday, special occasion, bridal and lesson options, plus permanent make-up starting at $250.

  • Permanent Make Up $250+

Meet the team

Their website doesn't list the team, so we don't either.

Highlights
  • Gentleman's Facial designed for men, with pore-clearing masks and a massage of the face, shoulders and hands
  • Detox Intensive, a 90-minute body treatment with a seaweed gel wrap
  • Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics, milled to be free from talc, fillers, chemical dyes, nano-particles and fragrances
  • Permanent make-up starting at $250
  • Facial for the back as a dedicated service
  • Gift certificates available for purchase online
Good for
  • First facial
  • Men's facials
  • Back treatments
  • Bridal make-up
  • Make-up lessons
  • Private waxing appointments
  • Clients who want a spa visit at accessible prices
  • Planned visits booked in advance
Treats
  • Unwanted hair
  • Pore clearing
  • Exfoliation and skin renewal
  • Relaxation and muscle tension
  • Everyday and special occasion make-up
  • Permanent make-up
Techniques
  • Warm steam
  • Deep pore cleansing
  • Professional extractions
  • Exfoliation
  • Customized masque
  • Enzyme peels (papaya, pumpkin)
  • Seaweed gel wrap
  • Swedish/Esalen massage
  • Hot stone therapy
  • Essential oils

Products & treatments

  • Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics

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