Pretty, Cheap: Affordable Spas and Salons

1750 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115 (map)

A quickie 25-minute Swedish or shiatsu massage may sound steep at $65, but the price includes all-day access to the steam room, sauna and communal baths (normally $20 for a weekday), making this a great mid-week relaxation destination.

1841 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123 (map)

If you qualify to become a member of the invitation-only Diamond Club, you lock in a massage rate of $35/hour and receive 10 percent off other purchases (not to mention some freebies for your friends).

690 King St, San Francisco, CA 94107 (map)

An hour-long traditional Thai massage (a fully clothed yet intensive rubdown performed on a floor mat), or a foot reflexology session costs $60 at this body work studio.

401 32nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121 (map)

For just $40 per hour, you can get a professional-level holistic massage in the school's Student Massage Clinic; modalities range from Swedish and shiatsu to reflexology and lymphatic drainage.

1308 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122 (map)

A thorough cleansing facial (with optional extractions) goes for a mere 35 bucks, while Brazilian waxing can be as cheap as $20, at this unassuming but popular Sunset district salon.

2000 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

A 30-minute "Bare Essentials" facial without extractions or Vitamin-C peel is offered for $60 at this Pac Heights studio; Brazilian waxes start at just $40.

1425 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

The $35 Brazilian bikini wax is notorious at this affordable yet still cushy nail salon and spa.

1425 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

The ultra-luxurious, 30-minute manicure with warm mango lotion costs $18, while similar treatment for your toesies isn't much more.

143 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118 (map)

A happy hour manicure is $20 ($25 for pedicure) includes a glass of white wine or their signature sangria at this serene spa and art gallery.

775 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117 (map)

Full-service Lower Haight spa has a $65 90-minute hand and foot treatment that includes an eyebrow and lip wax.

551 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

A student cut at this beauty school is just $10--and an additional five bucks will usually get you a shampoo and blow-dry, as well; semi-permanent coloring starts at $25 and permanent color starts at $40.

207 Powell St Ste 400, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

Be a hair model for a C&A styling class and get a cut or coloring at a discount, usually 50 to 75 percent off normal rates. Hair model calls are Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm.

448 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

Cuts hover around $40 (but vary based on length, thickness, style difficulty and stylist experience) at this chic Hayes Valley salon.

1067 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103 (map)

A cut and style costs just $15 (or $20 for "creative services") at this SoMa teaching facility; basic color starts at $45 and many other discounted styling services are offered, too.