urban walkabout sydney shopping

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Aesop

Aesop

Alternative beauty systems for skin, hair, body

With sleek design and knowledgeable staff, this ambient store is a showcase for Aesop's internationally renowned skin, hair and body care products - created using botanical-based formulations. Full facial treatments in store.

72A Oxford Street
9358 3382

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Alkaline

Alkaline

A deliberately different day spa

A deliberately different day spa, Alkaline offers holistic health in a modern spa setting. Organic products and scientifically proven treatments are delivered with warmth to detox, de-stress and rejuvenate. Special offer: 10% off all massages, facials, colonics and spa body treatments.

Shop 7, 91 Macleay St, Potts Point.
T: 9332 2500

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Andrea Connolly Hair

Andrea Connolly Hair

Beautiful hair in luxurious surroundings

Andrea Connolly has created star coiffures for some of Australia's most glamorous events. Her chic salon is a haven for busy professionals, with friendly staff providing immaculate styling and luxurious pampering (entry via Goldman Ln).

Shop 6, 376 New South Head Road (entry via Goldman Ln), Double Bay
02 9326 1799

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Ardino

Ardino

Boutique hair, face and body salon

Iconic hair salon headed up by Maria Ardino. The professional team including specialist colourists offer precision cutting, styling, and massage. Devoted clients are pampered and international guests make Ardino a destination.

40A Oxford Street.
9331 3220

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Barney Martin Hairdressing

Barney Martin Hairdressing

Multi award-winning hair salon

Beneath the spectacular Swarovski crystal chandelier in a heritage-listed building, internationally renowned hair stylist Barney Martin and his team work their magic to create an unforgettable salon experience with exceptional results.

399 Riley Street, Surry Hills.
02 9212 0204

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Beauty at the Bay

Beauty at the Bay

Nail lounge, Day Spa Salon, Beauty Retail

A luxurious spa with an abundance of beauty treatments and facilities including a hydrotone bath, hydrothermal shower, nail lounge, massage pedi chair and a full range of offerings utilising the best of beauty technology.

412 New South Head Road, Double Bay
02 9327 1400

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Brad Ngata Hair Direction

Brad Ngata Hair Direction

Award winning hair stylists

2x winner of Australian Hairdresser of the Year, and "Sydney's Best Hairdresser" in the SMH Reader's Poll. "It's easy to spot Ngata's work: it's glamorous, sexy and has that extra special x-factor!" (Alexandra Spring, Vogue).

Shop 2, Palings Lane, ivy, Sydney.
9235 2723

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Desmond & Molly Jones

Desmond & Molly Jones

Top ten salons (Harpers Bazaar)

"Desmond and Molly Jones will give you such an outstanding haircut you won't be able to go anywhere else ever!" (GQ Magazine).

98 Albion Street, Surry Hills.
02 9281 2100

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Jo Malone

Jo Malone

Luxury fragrance, candles and gifts

A wealth of unique, innovative fragrance and gift giving collections for bath, body and home. Presents to delight family and friends, all beautifully wrapped in Jo Malone's trademark cream and black packaging.

110 Queen Street.
9362 5555

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Karpati Estetic Beaute

Karpati Estetic Beaute

Locally renowned beauty clinic

Karpati has been offering a unique, holistic style of traditional European beauty treatments in this prestige location for more than 20 years, using its own skin, hair, and nail care without harmful petro-chemicals.

Shop 2, 20 Bay Street, Double Bay
02 9363 2395

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Kelp Hairdressing

Kelp Hairdressing

Modern, organic, relaxed hair salon

Modern, relaxed hair salon with organic products and expert advice from skilled stylists and colourists. Take time out in a place where the views are as relaxing as the salon's unpretentious atmosphere.

18 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach.
T: 9300 0808

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Kiehl's Since 1851

Kiehl's Since 1851

Fine quality skin, body and hair care

Visit Australia's first flagship store and discover the New York-based purveyor of fine quality skin, hair and body preparations made with a blend of cosmetic, pharmaceutical, herbal and medicinal knowledge developed through the generations.

396 Oxford St, Paddington.
9326 9980

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L'Occitane en Provence

L'Occitane en Provence

Fragrances, bodycare & skincare from Provence

Indulge in a world where beauty is natural and true enrichment comes from the land. With L'Occitane, experience fragrances, bodycare and skincare from the heart of Provence.

448 Oxford Street.
9360 5571

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L'Occitane en Provence

L'Occitane en Provence

Fragrances, bodycare & skincare

Indulge in a world where beauty is natural and true enrichment comes from the land. With L'Occitane, experience fragrances, bodycare and skincare from the heart of Provence. Special Offer: $5 Off when you spend $50 or more at L'Occitane Bondi Junction

Shop 4055/56, L4, Westfield Bondi Junction
9386 0620

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L'Occitane en Provence CBD

L'Occitane en Provence CBD

Fragrances, bodycare and skincare

Indulge in a world where beauty is natural and true enrichment comes from the land. With L'Occitane, experience fragrances, bodycare and skincare from the heart of Provence.

Shop 16, GF, QVB, 455 George Street.
9283 5211

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Mahogany Hairdressing

Mahogany Hairdressing

Contemporary and wearable hair fashion

World renowned for excellence in hairdressing - from London's Mayfair and Oxford UK - visit this magnificent salon where you are guaranteed exceptional service and contemporary, wearable hair styling whilst relaxing in luxurious surroundings.

91-93 Macleay Street, Potts Point
02 9331 0111

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Maiolo Copeland Sydney

Maiolo Copeland Sydney

Exclusive hair salon

A well-kept Sydney secret run by high profile creative Robert Maiolo, this exclusive salon with antique elegance and tranquil courtyard is the ultimate hair haven. Enjoy exceptional creative and technical standards in service and design.

1A, 249 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst.
02 9357 1076

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Next of Skin

Next of Skin

Next generation of skin treatments

Next of Skin delivers the next generation of Skin treatments using the latest technology, non-invasive procedures and advanced skin care products. In house specialists perform facials through to injectables including wrinkle reduction and line fillers.

21 Elizabeth Bay Rd, Elizabeth Bay
T: 9380 9144

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Retreat Holistic Beauty

Retreat Holistic Beauty

Boutique beauty salon

Known for amazing facials and expert waxing, this boutique beauty spa boasts extensive treatments for busy individuals or small parties. Indulge in a shirodara Indian treatment or hand treatment in your lunch break.

40A Oxford Street (via Ardino), Paddington.
9331 3220

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Shane Jones Blonde Boutique

Shane Jones Blonde Boutique

High end hair salon

Natural healthy hair is the inspiration for colour connoisseur Shane Jones. Classically trained and creatively contemporary, Shane and his accomplished team deliver beautiful hair in a warm and caring environment.

9 Bay St, Double Bay.
9327 8222

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Style Council

Style Council

Emporium for men

The ultimate men's emporium offering high-end fashion and grooming labels sourced from the UK, Europe, USA and locally. Style Council brings together a mix of exclusive menswear, accessories, skincare and treatments all under one roof.

22 Oxford Street, Paddington.
9360 5832

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Suki Hairdressing

Suki Hairdressing

Boutique designer hairdressing, sensually intoxicating

Sensually intoxicating, Suki is a soothing idiosyncratic jewel of hair design. A sense of understanding resounds in a relaxed buzz of professionalism inspiring deep devotion and a lingering sense of well-being.

447 Oxford St, Paddington.
9360 3674

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The Beauty Room

The Beauty Room

Multi-award winning beauty salon

A multi-award winning Dermalogica skincare centre offering an overwhelming array of clarity-inducing and therapeutic treatments. State of the art equipment and passionate professionals in an oasis built to honour health and beauty.

220 Goulburn Street, Darlinghurst.
02 9212 4844

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Toni & Guy

Toni & Guy

Multi award winning salon

With over 40 years in hairdressing, TONI&GUY has changed the face of hairdressing on an international scale. Discover true creative excellence and colour genius with the 2008 Australian Hair Fashion Awards' Creative Team of the Year.

255C Oxford St, Paddington.
9080 2299

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Vaia beauty

Vaia beauty

Premier boutique beauty salon

Feel like royalty while being pampered in this exquisite salon with an array of beautiful and relaxing facial and body treatments using exclusive products from Decleor, MD Formulations and i.d. Bare Minerals make-up.

409-411 Bourke Street.
9380 7588

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