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Our weekly series Get Right for Summer has one aim: to make sure you're completely beautified before the thermostat hits 90. Whether you're in the market for a new manicurist or you want to try your luck at getting faux bronzed, we'll tell you where to go.

Waxing—the dreaded final step in your beach prep. These five local spas and salons are waiting with a variety of waxes and strips in hand to make sure your skin is smooth from head-to-toe, but they are especially focused on the ultra-sensitive bikini region.