Praba Salon

1794 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10029

212-996-1740

www.indiantreasures.us

Here's what the spa says about themselves:

Praba Salon is dedicated to beauty services and authentic products of Asian-Indian influence. An Asian-Indian inspired day spa, Praba offers an array of services including threading, sugaring, waxing, henna tattoos, facials, treatments, massage, and spa packages. No other spa in all of NYC boasts the variety of both traditional and mainstream services, and at the most reasonable prices.

Praba is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘light’ and ‘radiance.’ The name was chosen because it applies to all aspects of beauty. Our philosophy is for clients of all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds, to “discover beauty that radiates.”

What others are saying about the spa:

25 Tuesdays Guest Reviewer and The Lost Girls editor, Meghann F says,

"When I arrive, I’m led downstairs into an area surrounded by billowy silk fabric and sounds of Buddhist chants, where I disrobe and prepare for the treatment by laying face down on one of the two massage tables. Naaz, a young woman from Southeastern part of India, first gently massages my back with oil with a medium-amount of force, rolling her hands smoothly over any areas of tension, perfect for helping get to a zen-like beta state. Next, she loosens up any dirt and oil using scrubbing gloves and a lotion from Christine Valmy, an all-natural and plant-based line. Then after a dry brushing, a toner is applied, then steam to release white and black heads. After extraction is done (in my case, to remove dead skin from sun damage—oops), a mask is applied depending on skin type (for me, Naaz chose a peppermint and aloe-based type for meant for soothing damaged skin). Naaz left me to relax in the dark with the mask for a good 20 minutes, then finished the treatment by wiping me down and applying a light moisturizer. Once done, I felt calmer and in a weird way, more compassionate toward myself. While my face is an area I’m constantly treating, I have to say it’s nice to pay a little attention to my back for once—I owe it some love after what I put it through every day. And for only $25, it’s not much of a sacrifice."

Time Out NY says,

"I was directed to lean back in a well-worn spa chair as my therapist massaged my head and neck with warm oil (optional, for those opposed to greasy hair) and a heated towel. She asked several times if her pressure was too soft or hard. It was perfect, actually, and by the end, my stiff computer neck was a mere memory. Best part: My therapist didn’t try to sell me on additional services—even though I was so blissed out after my treatment, I would have bought a houseboat on the Gowanus if offered."

spa-nyc.com says,

"For those New Yorkers who "don't go above 57th street" or "travel to the Upper East Side," the time has come to branch out, and Praba Salon is the reason. Located on Third Avenue between 99th and 100th Street, Praba Salon is small and peaceful. This spa offers an array of services from threading to waxing; facials to massages; and special spa packages that are reasonably priced and well worth the trip uptown. "