Whether you are seeking your new 2009 look or just searching for the perfect serene spot on the Upper East Side to address all your salon and spa needs, look no further than Samar Spa. Located on 1st Avenue between 92nd and 93rd, Samar Spa is a full-service spa that has been in business for three years. The owner, Samar Elsayegh, is an expert in the beauty industry with 13 years experience and skills honed at the Vidal Sasson School; she also has a keen eye for the latest trends and customizing a look for each of her valued clients.

“I really focus on what the client is asking for,” says Samar. “All of my stylists here listen to the client and pay attention to the smallest detail, the last wisp of hair is never left out of place.” If someone is looking for a no-fuss do, Samar will steer them away from the high maintenance coif. “There is no sense is giving someone a cut that they cannot maintain,” she says. This year, it is the “Bob” haircut style which many are flocking to. “It’s easy to style with a trendy, young and hip feel to it.”

The perfect cut means nothing if the color is all-wrong. Samar prides herself on her real knowledge of color, the top of the line products used (Wella and L’Oreal) and her uncanny ability to find the perfect color for the individual. “We work with the client to select the right shade and tone that works best with their skin color and facial features.” For winter, many of her clients are opting to warm up their summer look. “We are adding some red and honey wheat colors in the colder months. Brassy blonde is certainly out.”

But it’s not just about the hair! At Samar Spa you can enjoy the works. “We had a woman that one of the hotels sent over. She came in the morning and didn’t leave here until well after 5pm. She enjoyed a facial, a massage, a manicure, a pedicure, waxing and a cut with blow-dry. She left looking and feeling incredible,” says Simone, one of the talented aestheticians on staff. The prices at Samar Spa are incredibly reasonable with a manicure/pedicure combo for only $20 (M-F) – even less than most nail salons in the area, the product at Samar is of much higher quality in a much nicer environment. The facial experience is truly relaxing and purifying. After your skin is beat up by the city’s toxins and brutalized further by the season’s dry cold air, Simone can conquer those two evils in just under one hour. Using Guinot products, one of the finest French lines on the market today, a facial at Samar Spa will leave your skin and you feeling 100% rejuvenated. The spa also offers eyelash extension/tinting, massage (deep tissue and Swedish), chemical peels and body scrubs. They rebuild you – from the outside in.

The international staff at Samar Spa hails from Europe, the Middle East and America and brings with them a cosmopolitan sophistication, which can be seen through their work. The modern and cheery décor echoes the attitude of all who work there – chic yet comfortable; the staff is friendly and attentive. Achieving huge recognition and international attention, Samar and her stylist have been featured in many international publications and have produced their own acclaimed and well-attended annual hair show. “We never stop trying to improve. We are always in search of the newest styles, the best products and the latest technologies.”

After a day at Samar Spa you feel ready to tackle yet another New York day, or perhaps even a brand new year!

Special Holiday Packages

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY! SAVE HUGE! Time is running out to find that perfect holiday gift. So don’t fight the mobs in Bloomingdales, save yourself the hassle of ordering online and dash over to Samar Spa to pick up a gift certificate for you or your loved ones. Choose from any of the packages below or create your own beauty masterpiece from the a la carte services.

For the Special Man - Beauty isn’t just for women. Share a rejuvenating and relaxing experience with that special man with this amazing gift.

Regular Price: $120 ... Special Promotion: $100

Woman’s World - Take a break out of your busy day, or for that matter, your busy life and let Samar Spa treat you like the goddess you are. Perfect for a holiday gift or give the gift of beauty to yourself. Every gal needs to love thyself!

Regular Price: $200 ... Special Promotion: $180

Color of the Season - Warm up this winter with a seasonally inspired cut and color. Add some low-lights or try a new shade as suggested by one of Samar Spa’s experts and let the new you shine through this year!

Regular Price: $200 ... Special Promotion: $180

Hear What People are Saying!

“The best pedicure I've ever had--that includes some pretty exclusive places in this country and abroad--and I'm very particular about cleanliness, cuticle care, no nipping, polish must last! Well, Samar is the answer.”

“Samar really knows how to take care of you here. I searched online for a great salon near me and came across Samar Hair & Spa. This is definitely a great place to get a facial done. They really know what they are doing there and use the latest European products. I had a facial done also went in for eyebrow threading and waxing. They took care of me there and the prices were reasonable. It's worth every penny. My facial was stimulating and relaxing, eyebrow threading was painless and so was the waxing. My skin was soft and they recommended products for my skin care. I will definitely recommend this place and will keep making my facial, eyebrow, and waxing appointments. Great place!!”

“They did a spectacular manicure & pedicure and also a wonderful job on my eyebrows. Sasha really knows how to take care of you! Samar took care of my hairstyle and I did look fabulous. My boyfriend even commented on how great my hair looks.”