http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/roundup/42385 Between hair cuts, waxing and facials that run upwards of $100 each, a girl's beauty regimen can leave her without any money left to show it off on the town. Fortunately, there are ways to get your beauty and relaxation fix without tapping into your 401K. Find the best spots in the Bay Area for below-market-rate massages, hair styling, skin care and nail services. en Copyright 2007 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 http://images.citysearch.com/roundup/13/c8/42385r1.jpg http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/roundup/42385 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles A 50-minute massage session costs just $35 ($30 for persons over age 55) at this holistic institute's teaching clinic. Emeryville, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/1018259/emeryville_ca/national_holistic_institute.html Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles 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. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/41891309/san_francisco_ca/suchada_thai_massage.html Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles The USF health center offers $65-per-hour massages for non-members, but USF students get 60 minutes of bliss for just $40 when they show their student IDs. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/11505255/san_francisco_ca/koret_health_and_recreation_center.html Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles 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. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/908270/san_francisco_ca/world_school_of_massage_and_holistic_healing_arts.html Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/roundup/41234 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/roundup/41370/ Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles 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. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/909375/san_francisco_ca/urban_beauty_skin_care.html Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles The $30 Brazilian bikini wax is notorious at this affordable yet still cushy nail salon and spa. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/32841602/san_francisco_ca/silk_nail_salon.html Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles A number of affordable hair removal options, including a $45 Brazilian, are offered alongside skincare treatments like the $50 "mini-facial" and $45 alpha hydroxy peel. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/904309/san_francisco_ca/skin_city.html Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Get a 30-minute "Express Facial" for $45 with cleansing, exfoliation, a customized mask and moisturizing facial massage. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/41812649/san_francisco_ca/zensasian.html Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles A 30-minute "Bare Essentials" facial without extractions is offered for $50 at this Pac Heights studio; Brazilian waxes start at just $40. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/44456400/san_francisco_ca/kimberly_skin_care.html Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/roundup/40890 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/bestof/winners/hair_removal Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles The ultra-luxurious, 45-minute spa manicure is just $15, while the spa pedicure--complete with a marble foot bath--costs $28. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/32841602/san_francisco_ca/silk_nail_salon.html Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Indulge in a foot-bath spa pedicure for only $20, or just get your digits cleaned up with a basic manicure for $10. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/41466233/san_francisco_ca/dolci_beauty_lounge.html Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles With $16 spa pedicures and mani/pedi combos for under $20, you can afford to grab lunch in Noe Valley, too, after a morning at this no-frills but high-value salon. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/915850/san_francisco_ca/tip_top_nails.html Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/bestof/winners/manicures_and_pedicures Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/roundup/40359 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles 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. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/32839785/san_francisco_ca/zenzi_s_beauty_college.html Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Cuts hover around $40 (but vary based on length, thickness, style difficulty and stylist experience) at this chic Hayes Valley salon. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/864191/san_francisco_ca/oxenrose.html Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Become a model for supervised assistants and get a free haircut or highlights for $20; appointments must be booked weeks in advance. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/38716112/san_francisco_ca/alexander_g_.html Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Be a hair model for a C&A styling class and get a cut or coloring at a discount, usually 50-75 percent off normal rates. Hair model calls are Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/864195/san_francisco_ca/cowboys_angels.html Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles A cut and style costs just $10 (or $15 for "creative services") at this SoMa teaching facility; basic color starts at $45 and many other discounted styling services are offered, too. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/37228089/san_francisco_ca/san_francisco_institute_of_esthetics_and_cosmetology.html Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/bestof/winners/hair_salon Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/bestof/winners/hair_straightening Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700 http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:09:20 -0700