Our Milan beauty guide

The spa inside the Armani Hotel is seriously chic to the core. If time permits, make a full day out of your visit with a facial, body massage, steam bath and a dip in the relaxation pool that features panoramic views of the city.

The Acqua di Parma boutique is what you’d expect a stylish modern Italian home to look like, as it’s decked out with orange armchairs, splashy pendant lights and dark wooden drawers. Pick up one of their signature spritzes or even try out their barbershop for all your grooming needs.

Cool and quirky, Gum Salon offers a host of colour, cut and hair treatments in its rustic space, and is a top pick amongst the trendy locals.

Pop into the heavenly Bulgari hotel for its signature Amala manicure and pedicure to revive tired-looking hands and feet.

Officina Profumo - Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella is as traditional as it gets (the first store was founded in 1612); purchase old-school Italian beauty treats for head to toe, or even pick up a present for your house and pooch.

If you’re looking for more international hot spots to relax at, check out our spa guide to Hong Kong.

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