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Alternative Therapies
Holistic or alternative services are outside-of-the-box healing therapies that consider your body, mind and spirit at the same time. These therapies include, but are not limited to: acupuncture, aromatherapy, chakra-balancing, crystal therapy, color therapy and hypnotherapy.
Body Treatments
Rub me, Scrub me, call me Sally! Body treatments include scrubs, wraps and mud treatments that soothe and nourish your body.
Facials
Facials focus on, you guessed it, your face and they come in many forms -- from gentle, organic facials to serious deep-pore cleansing that includes extractions. Be sure to discuss your skincare concerns with your aesthetician so you get the best type of facial for your skin type.
Fitness Instruction
Includes any and all services related to gettin' fit including personal training, yoga, boot camp, dance, pilates and general fitness.
Hair
Hair services focus solely on your tresses and can include color, color correction, styling, extensions, up do's, weaving, smoothing and straightening. When seeking out a new stylist, always consult with him or her first before scheduling any major hair change.
Injections & Fillers
Injections to reduce the appearance of fine lines such as Botox and dermal fillers used to smooth out mild to deep wrinkles or plump up the lips such as Juvederm and Restylane.
Laser Hair Removal
Relatively quick and painless, this process can banish unwanted hair on the face, neck, chest, underarms, back, legs and bikini line (yes, even the whole shebang). The laser works by emitting an intense pulse of light just hot enough to render the unsuspecting hair follicles incapable of fulfilling their hair-producing destiny. Laser hair removal permanently reduces hair growth and usually requires multiple treatments.
Laser Skin Treatments
This covers a broad range of services from laser skin resurfacing to diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, scars or hyperpigmentation (brown spots). The important thing to remember when considering any type of laser treatment is to make sure the person who administers the service is a trained and certified professional or doctor.
Makeup Application
Makeup artistry is performed by talented individuals who know how to highlight our best features (yes, we all have at least a few) through the strategic use of makeup. In our directory, we only include professionally trained makeup artists after all, well-intentioned sales associates offering free makeup demonstrations really deserve a category of their own.
Massage Therapy
Massage can be one of the most relaxing therapies known to, ahem, "spagirlkind." Whether you're preparing a nursery or nursing an injury, therapeutic massage is geared toward simultaneously restoring body and mind. Massage therapies come in a wide selection and new modalities seem to be invented daily.
Microdermabrasion
A form of exfoliation used primarily on the face, microderm uses a vacuum to spray tiny crystals onto the skin's surface and thereby removing the outermost layer of skin cells to kick up cell growth. New crystal-free versions of microdermabrasion are also available. The process results in smoother skin and over time can help diminish the appearance of sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles and enlarged pores.
Nails
Pedicures and manicures could be the best woman-made invention ever. Nail services also include polish change, paraffin treatments, gels, acrylics, silk wraps, nail art, men's grooming and natural/organic manis and pedis.
Tanning
Tanning services are dedicated to, as we say in the West (well, some of us anyway), tannin' yer hide. Bronzing, airbrush tanning, mist-on tanning are our choices for keeping your skin wrinkle-free.
Waxing
This process lifts hair from below the skin's surface, keeping it at bay longer and slowing hair regrowth. Redness, in-grown hairs and the occasional burn are among the common complaints. Newbies should visit a reputable salon or spa before attempting it at home, and be warned: It does sting!
