Beauty & Spas in Apache Junction

At Advanced Skin and Laser, Dr. Kenneth Osorio, nurse Lorraine Kempton, and licensed aesthetician Amber Simmons helm a skilled staff that restores the glow to dimming complexions with nonsurgical skin-rejuvenation treatments. As the center's name implies, the team calls upon modern technological implements such as crystal-tipped microdermabrasion wands, a trio of FDA-approved lasers, and Blu-U light wavelength machines to erase wrinkles, spider veins, and ink-drawn chin-strap beards. The staff's vast knowledge on skin-related matters shines through not only in their treatments but also in their regular contributions to local publications in their field.

Lisa Morrow—a certified permanent-makeup clinician and certified nurse—gives clients the gift of 24-hour glamour by skillfully applying permanent makeup and lash extensions. During permanent-makeup sessions, Lisa uses a sterilized needle to apply micropigments that fill in sparse brows or outline smiles for a nonstop put-together look that benefits busy parents and professionals, people with makeup allergies, and chemotherapy patients. All sessions include a 30-minute consultation and the application of a topical anesthetic designed to increase client comfort, as well as a touchup within eight weeks of the initial treatment to ensure proper maintenance. Lisa's lash-enhancing services include 10–45 false strands per eye, which she applies painstakingly one by one to create a natural mascara look or a lush fringe that adds a dose of glamour to eyes with or without makeup. Lisa can also add colored crystal to lashes, adding multifaceted sparkle to eyes without donning kaleidoscope-lens glasses.

Henna artists accent the newly minted skin with ornately crafted floral patterns and designs. With henna cones in hand, they weave images that vary in detail, from simple yet striking dragonflies and Ankh symbols to larger and more elaborate illustrations of elephants, rabbits, and trees. Ceremonial henna tattoos decorate bodies with a reddish brown ink that's believed to bring good luck. Customers can further enhance their features at the hands of threading artists, who brandish strands of thin cotton to meticulously shape eyebrows and remove unwanted facial hair. The process is quicker and gentler than traditional waxing, allowing patrons to stop by whenever they're on lunch or have placed an identically dressed mannequin at their desk.

Élan Nails and Spa sets itself apart with little luxurious touches, including deep pedicure chairs, organic lotion, and high-end nail polishes. Clients relax in the plush pedicure thrones as nail techs trim, shape, and polish hands or feet with OPI polish. A leg and foot massage completes the relaxing experience. From the ceiling dangle oversized golden stars, which guide guests to the spa's private aesthetician’s room where specialists perfect complexions with customized facials and stardust harvested in-house.

Skin Sense Solutions operates under the eye of Nina Butler, a licensed-and-certified aesthetician and permanent-cosmetics practitioner. Butler performs a variety of facial treatments, from exfoliating treatments powered by natural fruit extracts to age-specific sessions that target teenage problems such as excess oil or excessively obvious imprints gleaned from napping on spiral notebooks. She also administers waxing treatments as well as permanent-cosmetics applications that include free touchups after the initial appointments.