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New in New York Ep 5: Bird-Poop Facial

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Since the dawn of time, ladies have gone to great lengths to achieve great beauty. From yanking hair painfully to being submerged in mud, girls have tried it all. And now, The Resident has gone even further, by trying the latest beauty trend that New York City has to offer: the bird-poop facial. Offered at Shizuka Spa in midtown, the "nightingale droppings" facial is supposed to brighten the skin while it exfoliates. Apparently, Victoria Beckham is a big fan. Check out the video to see if it really works!

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