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These are the best self-care spots in the Mile End

Published on: August 8, 2025

By: Avenue Laurier Ouest

Beauty and wellness spots in Montreal’s Mile End, including serene facial rooms at Beauties Lab with white sofas and park views, vibrant fuchsia seating for luxury pedicures at Lio Fratelli, the bright orange-and-white interiors of Ten Spot, the sleek white-brick salon of Orbite with high-end hair products, and Espace Nomad’s tranquil treatment rooms for massages and holistic care.

In and around Laurier Ouest, there is no shortage of luxe places to treat yourself. Whether you're resetting after a busy week, prepping for a special occasion, or simply carving out a few moments to hit reset, this avenue in the Mile End is a go-to for personalized and purposeful beauty services. From restorative facials to two-hour pedicures (or even a quick brow lift), here’s where to go when you want to look and feel your absolute best.

Beauties Lab

Bright lounge with cream-coloured modern furniture, mirrored side tables, art on the walls, and large windows overlooking green trees.
Open bathroom cabinet stocked with skincare and beauty products, including serums, creams, and sprays.
Makeup and hairstyling station with illuminated mirrors, bottles of beauty products, white salon chairs, and a potted tree by the window.
Close-up of Dalish beauty products in black and brown tubes with gold caps, arranged neatly on a wooden display.

Nestled on the corner of Laurier and St-Laurent, Beauties Lab has created a pocket of serenity inside its 3rd-floor space. With perfect park views, plush white sofas, and cozy armchairs, you’re invited into a calming, serene, gallery-like seating area to unwind and relax before your treatment even begins. Both bright and polished, their facial rooms echo the same soothing effect with silver finishes and light wood accents. On offer? Their signature treatments: the Hydrafacial, Personalized Self-love Facial, Longevity Facial and Extraction Express—all performed with high-quality, non-toxic skincare.

The staff is as technically skilled as they are intuitive, offering expert aftercare advice and helping you navigate their curated section of cleansers, moisturizers and serums post-treatment. We recommend opting for a free consultation to determine which services are best suited for you. Rest assured, you’ll leave with a beautiful glow and a sustainable plan to protect and maintain it.

Lio Fratelli

Row of black pedicure chairs with purple pillows at Lio Fratelli spa, each with individual foot basins and swivel stools.
Client receiving a manicure at Lio Fratelli spa, seated at a long white table with a purple cushioned bench and shelves of nail polish in the background.
Bright reception area of Lio Fratelli spa with a white counter, patterned black accent wall, purple chairs, and a staircase leading to the upper level.
Exterior of Lio Fratelli spa with a black sign, large glass windows, and red brick walls.

Lio Fratelli is the kind of place you go to when you’re not in a time crunch. More than your average mani-pedi spot, this hand and foot spa with Brazilian roots is set inside a two-storey loft-style space with fuchsia-purple velvet sofas for manicures and sleek recliners for pedicures. What really sets them apart is their full two-hour luxury pedicure—complete with a herbal soak, exfoliation, paraffin treatment, massage and a fresh coat of polish. They exclusively use three select polish brands (Essie, OPI and Gehwol) to ensure long-lasting, high-quality results.

If you forget your flip-flops, they’ve got you covered with a colour-coordinated wall of Havaianas to shop from. They also welcome little ones, offering child-friendly pedis and manis. To top off an already exceptional experience, you can enjoy a cold-pressed juice or smoothie from their new juice bar, Lio Fresh Pressé.

Ten Spot

Street view of The Ten Spot salon storefront with large glass windows, orange signage, and brick detailing.
Close-up of long stiletto nails with leopard print, rhinestones, and diamond-shaped accents, worn with a silver ring featuring a large heart-shaped stone.
Bright, modern interior of The Ten Spot salon with white walls, rows of nail polish on display, and manicure and pedicure stations.
Smiling young girl reading Vogue magazine while getting a pedicure, feet soaking in a spa basin, seated on a cushioned bench with orange pillows.

When it comes to a one-stop streamlined spot that offers a variety of treatments, the Ten Spot comes top of mind. Though their manicures and pedicures are the main draw, the Ten Spot now covers everything from laser hair removal to eyebrow threading, brow lifts and signature Shellac mani-pedis. Their orange and white interior, paired with their upbeat vibe and extra-clean space, makes way for consistency, efficiency and speed without ever compromising on quality. Their team of highly trained pros (and a menu of both in-depth and express services) make it easy to upkeep your routine and leave feeling like a ten.

Orbite

Row of black salon chairs and white washbasins in front of a wall lined with Kérastase hair products and colorful treatment vials.
Close-up of the word ‘ORBITE’ in white lettering on a glass storefront, with a blurred reflection of a person carrying a green tote bag.

For a salon experience that feels elevated and a cut that feels current, Orbite strikes a perfect balance of hip and professional. Think exposed white brick, sleek product displays and a team of expert stylists that bring between 10 and 35 years of experience to the salon, some having even trained throughout Europe. Services range from signature cuts and blowouts to full-colour, lamination treatments, glossing and more, with the team tailoring their approach accordingly. When it comes to post-cut or colour hair care, they only stock the best: Kérastase, Shu Uemura, Oribe and L’Oréal Professionnel. There’s no denying that Orbite offers a unique edge and VIP treatment for trims, complete transformations and everything in between.

Espace Nomad

Massage therapist with a forearm tattoo applying firm pressure to a client’s bare back during a massage, with a plant visible in the background.
Two women in white spa robes relaxing in a lounge area, one reading a magazine and the other holding a cup, seated on wooden chairs with a green cabinet and large mirror in the background.

Offering a full range of holistic care, each treatment at Espace Nomad feels like a blissful escape from reality. With over 20 different massages to choose from, you’re sure to find what you need most—be it deep tissue, lymphatic drainage or even reiki. Beyond massages, they also offer in-depth facials tailored to your skin type, as well as acupuncture. Make sure to give yourself extra time before or after your treatment to try out Le Nomad Juice Bar, right inside the spa. On the menu: freshly pressed juices, smoothies, coffees and nourishing snacks.

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