The earliest salons were informal gatherings where B-list philosophers gibbered away so they couldn't hear themselves dying of plague. Get an earful of the modern salon’s soothing hair-dryer purrs and scissor chop-chops instead with today's Groupon: for $45, you get $125 worth of services at Luxe Salon on Meridian Avenue.

Luxe Salon leaves no body-stone unturned by treating its subjects to a full battery of salon services. Place all available tress trust in the hands of the salon's experienced stylists, who can trim head hedges (men $45 and up, women $55 and up) before invoking a deep-conditioning treatment with blowout ($60 and up), an updo for a special occasion ($75 and up), or a doo-wop for an extra-special occasion. The salon specializes in color correction, offering tonal transformations with a tint and touchup ($60 and up) or full highlights ($125 and up). Lest other body parts jealously threaten to prematurely donate themselves to science, Luxe also offers makeup and waxing services. Upon arrival, sit patiently and administer last rites to split ends and revealed roots while enjoying the salon's complimentary beverages and WiFi.