Les Portes de Paris

Parisian beauty consultant Marlene Guibor brings her mother country’s salon savoir faire to the Upper East Side. The upscale yet minimalist oasis offers a full spectrum of men’s and women’s services, from cuts ($76–$120) and coloring ($46–$201) to luxurious caviar hydrating hair treatments ($51) and full makeup applications ($86). Guibor keeps the shop stocked with hair accessories like wild-boar-bristle round brushes ($33–$40) and handmade combs imported from France ($15–$20). Plus, 10 percent of all profits are anonymously donated to charities around the world.