Laurent Dufourg, the scissor wizard who made a mint by shearing Sharon Stone's blond locks into a pixie, has been gobbling up Miami Beach salon space. His partnership with Parisian brothers Franck and Leo Izquierdo, who initially received their training at Toni & Guy, has mushroomed into a quartet of salons specializing in sexy coiffes, [...]

No matter how much nail wonder Tuka Rodriguez hops around the Alton Road area, her diehard fans always seem to find her. So why all the fuss? Apparently the Brazilian equally trained in medical and cosmetic manicures and pedicures has the right touch and know-how. Whether it's something serious like calluses from flip flops, or a matter of [...]

Celebrating its one-year anniversary in September, Toronto-based Gees Bal Harbour spa and boutique is a beauty buffs fantasy. Makeup maestro Miriam and her trio of gorgeous daughters deliver hot summer services like the customized, 45-minute Coco Tanning Treatment for a natural bronze tone that lasts up to a week through St. Tropez [...]

Miamis wealth of Latin American and Euro gals loves its long hair, so Thierry Mas Salon caters heavily to this clientele. The proprietor, a Provence native who mastered his craft under French giants like Jean Louis David and Jacques Dessange, takes his cues for textured, layered locks with or without bangs from the runway. His team of [...]

Located in hipster haven Wynwood, Miamis edgiest salon ironically goes by the name Control. Luckily its cuts and colors are anything but staid, though precisely executed by experts with a range of training from Vidal Sassoon to Aveda. Its two star stylists Christina Silvia and Jaci Moraga offer a combined background of two decades in the [...]

More than a spa, Lace Nail and Beauty Lab is an all-around happy place. Maybe its interior designer Doug Meyers eye-popping pink dcor or owner Anna Elizabeths bubbly personality, but good vibes abound here. Try its popular shellac mani pedi with nail shaping and buffing, cuticle erasure and massage, followed by an application of a [...]

Avoid the chains and stay at Sundy House. Named after the Victorian homestead's original owner and city's first mayor, the charming boutique hotel features 11 guest rooms with relaxing porches and detailed dcor depicting coral reefs and the Kentucky Derby, among other themes. Several are one- and two-bedroom suites, while a cottage boasts a [...]

One of the avenue's destination dining pioneers, City Oyster holds it ground for the namesake specialty, as well as finely executed American fare. One secret weapon in its ability to stay ahead despite a wave of new competition is parent company Big Time's culinary trendspotter and menu developer Lisabet Summa--whether sashimi or pie, she's [...]

Though a stone's throw from Atlantic Avenue's bumper-to-bumper traffic, Jimmy's Bistro manages to remain a locals' hideaway, a miracle considering its consistently high Zagat rating. Hands-on chef/proprietor Jimmy Mills pops out of the kitchen to chat with patrons tucking into Southern signatures like creamy shrimp etouffee and gravy-stewed [...]

Moncler, the venerable French brand famous for quilted jackets of nylon and goose down feathers, opened its fifth U.S. boutique in Bal Harbour. Originally intended for harrowing summit attempts and winter sports, the outerwear soon was spotted on city streets and slopes alike. Designers including Thom Browne, Comme des Garcons and [...]

Paulina's Pops are love at first lick. The authentic gourmet paletas inspired by creator Paulina Naranjo's girlhood summers in Mexico come in refreshing recipes with organic ingredients sans artificial flavors and coloring. Summer favorites are creamy coconut crunch, spicy mango meets tangy lime, and a combo of Georgia peach, watermelon and [...]

Genius Jones has a new baby. The stylish emporium for infant and children's furniture, home accessories, lighting, strollers, car seats, clothing, toys, books and gifts has consolidated its two long-term locations in Miami Beach and the Design District into a single standalone store in Wynwood. The move has enabled an expansion into outdoor [...]

Beauty fanatics, and those of Tom Ford no less, start primping. The designers shop in Neiman Marcus Bal Harbours cosmetics department is one of only 10 locations in the U.S. to stock his full color collection including lipsticks like Cherry Lush, and nail lacquers in 16 shades from Coral Blame to Bordeaux Lust, as well as innovative [...]

La Gloutonnerie isnt exactly the easiest name to pronounce. Add in factors that its a Gallic concept from Mexico City, and though a gorgeous Art Deco building, itsSouthBeach location is more known for sleepy than sizzling. Alas, food critics are going gaga for its meticulously executed fare such as pan-seared, Bordeaux glazed foie gras in [...]