LA Places: Places of Interest
Angela Matano, December 2008
Ah, Malibu! Some people actually live in this obscenely attractive place, the rest of us, however, are free to visit.
Perhaps one of the most breathtakingly gorgeous places in the world, Malibu, 21 miles of coastline, provides a new view at each bend of PCH. I can't think of a city better situated to visit for an afternoon of relaxation and beautification.
Taking advantage of this nirvana, Fix Malibu offers a variety of aesthetic treatments right on the Pacific Coast Highway. An oasis in itself, Fix sits in a tranquil spot overlooking the sea.
Decorated in shades of Jonathan Adler white with judicious splashes of apple green, Fix provides a balm for the senses directly upon entering. There's a meticulous sense of detail, from the orchids and lime-tinged roses to the smell of sage-pomegranate mingling with the ocean air to the sunlight pouring through the windows and onto the outdoor patio.
Luxury awaits, as I replace my clothes with a wrap-like robe softer than cashmere, and snuggle into a bed of scrumptious blankets to cocoon myself in for the duration of my facial. Not just any facial, mind you, but a Hydrafacial. One of the few procedures I know of that involves extracting blackheads without pain.
Intrigued, I wait as my gentle and attentive facialist, Natasha, cleanses and steams my face. When the pore extraction begins, Nastasha uses an extremely unobtrusive vacuum to clear away debris.
No bright white light, no pinching, no pulling – like going to the dentist and being handed a gummy bear! My skin glowed, and I felt relaxed and refreshed. Fix Malibu, I think I may have died and gone to heaven.
Fix offers many other magical treatments including Oxygen Infusions, Microdermabrasion and Antiaging facials, as well as waxing, tinting, haircuts and color. 
