Best of Arlington 2016

Editors’ picks

Best-Kept Beauty Secrets

Style columnist Adrienne Wichard-Edds offers these girlfriend tips for sitting pretty.

Best all-around beauty boutique: Bluemercury

Local entrepreneur Marla Beck founded her boutique on the premise that great skin requires less makeup. In addition to its high-end cosmetics and fragrances, Bluemercury offers a signature m-61 skin care line that has established a cult following. bluemercury.com

Best for nails: Aislinn Nails and Spa

This spacious Falls Church salon gets high marks for its cleanliness, friendly aestheticians, nail designs and gels, and “Deep Clean” pedicures. aislinnspa.weebly.com

Best for brows and facials: Anabellas Spa

At her full-service McLean spa, owner Ana Snow garners accolades for expert eyebrow design, and facials with the option of microdermabrasion and lymphatic drainage. anabellasspa.com

Best for makeup parties: Primp by Smitten

Whether the occasion is a girls’ night out, a bridal party or a special event, the stylists and makeup artists at Primp will ensure that you and your squad are Instagram-worthy. primpbysmitten.com

Best for waxing: Massy Bagherzadeh at MB Better Skin

Bagherzadeh is everything you want in an aesthetician who’s granted access to your most delicate areas: quick, precise and unflappable. www.mbbetterskin.com