The South Beach Beauty Guide

South Beach is one of the most recognizable zip codes in the world, and its beauty scene matches the address. You'll find hotel spas at major resorts, hair salons that attract both locals and visitors, a handful of serious aesthetic clinics, and the full range of nail and makeup studios that any neighborhood this size needs. Here's what's worth booking.

The Hotel Spas

Eliá Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach

If you're going to do a hotel spa day on South Beach, Eliá is the benchmark. The environment is genuinely luxurious, the menu is broad (facials, body treatments, couples experiences), and the staff is properly trained. It's not cheap, but for a full reset day it delivers.

The Spa at The Setai

The Setai is one of the quietest, most refined hotels on the beach, and the spa is consistent with that. It draws a crowd that wants calm and privacy rather than a scene. Treatments are unhurried. Good pick for a solo or couples visit where you want to actually unwind rather than experience a scene.

The Standard Spa, Miami Beach

The Standard's spa has a slightly different vibe — hammam, hydrotherapy circuit, a relaxed rooftop area, and a community feel that makes it as popular with Miami locals as with visitors. The pricing is more accessible than the Ritz or Setai. It's the right pick if you want a full morning or afternoon of spa time without the full resort-hotel formality.

Eden Roc Miami Beach Spa & Exhale

Both Eden Roc and the Loews have strong spa programs in their respective hotels. Exhale at the Loews is especially notable — their signature bodywork and yoga-adjacent movement programs have a loyal local following. Worth considering as a standalone destination, not just a hotel amenity.

Hair

Warren-Tricomi Salon

Warren-Tricomi is the kind of South Beach salon that has been there long enough to have a real clientele. It handles color, cuts, and blowouts at a high level. Good reputation with locals — not a tourist trap.

Sébastien Roche Salon

A smaller, more personal option on the beach for clients who want attentive service and a less-hectic environment. Known for color work.

IGK Salon

IGK has a strong following among younger clients. The vibe is cool and current, the stylists are well-trained on the cut side, and the pricing is more accessible than the legacy salons. Good for a trend-forward cut without the hotel salon premium.

Drybar Miami Beach

If you need a blowout and nothing else, Drybar is the efficient answer. One service, done well, walk in and walk out. Useful before an event or a night out.

Medical Aesthetics

PFRANKMD by Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank

Dr. Frank's South Beach clinic is among the most in-demand on the beach for injectables and advanced skin treatments. He's known for results that look natural rather than worked-on. Expect a waitlist for new patients.

Skin Laundry

Skin Laundry's express laser facial concept fits the South Beach rhythm: 20 minutes, real results over a series, easy to fit into a visit. Better as a maintenance routine than a one-time splurge.

Nails & Makeup

Nail Bar & Beauty Lounge / The Nail Garden

Both offer solid nail services in a neighborhood where the standard is high. Nail Bar & Beauty Lounge also does light makeup and brow services, making it a one-stop option for event prep. The Nail Garden is a cleaner, more spa-like environment for longer appointments.

Luli Fama Beauty Bar

South Beach's go-to for professional makeup application. The team is experienced with the full range of looks — from a natural editorial finish to full-glam. Good for events, photoshoots, or any occasion where you want professional work.

All listings are independently selected by Miami Knows Beauty.