Benbrook, TX Beauty and Salons

With more than 20 years of dermatological experience, Dr. Basem Chaker of Dermatology Southwest remedies a variety of ailments related to the skin, hair, and nails. Armed with products by SkinCeuticals and Rhonda Allison, he and his team of aestheticians administer chemical peels, microdermabrasions, and dermaplaning to correct skin’s texture and tone. The doctor also can smooth forehead lines and crow's-feet with FDA-approved Botox injections or correct deep-set lines around the nose and mouth with Juvéderm fillers. Beyond skincare, Dermatology Southwest provides services for hair loss, whether it’s caused by male-pattern baldness or falling asleep in a vengeful roommate’s chair.

The founder of MedSpa at Seena One, Dr. Anees, draws on his specialization in endocrinology, gastroenterology, and his advanced training in laser spa technology to round out a list of services designed to counteract the effects of aging. His interest in laser skin rejuvenation extends to his skilled team of medical aestheticians, who regularly zap follicles with noninvasive Lumenis lasers and break down unsightly veins with penetrating heat energy. The spa’s cosmetic aestheticians find the sweet spot between relaxation and results, expunging stress and blemishes with facials, massages, and infrared-sauna treatments that sizzle heavy-metal toxins still lingering long after their 1980s heyday.

Like many Texan women, Lacy Studdard and Jessica Woerner love big hair. Regular clients at The Bungalow, however, will attest that their styling interests extend beyond voluminous ‘dos. By complementing their cuts with dashes of ruby-red lipstick and quirky hair ornaments, the salon’s co-owners create styles that they describe as “fun, funky, and relaxed.” Though the salon’s vintage turquoise walls and hood dryers evoke a bygone era, Keratin Complex smoothing treatments and Cinderella hair extensions prove that the menu of services resides on the cutting edge of fashion.

In The Bungalow’s spa, aesthetician Leigh Moody draws on Bioelements products to perform facials that can be customized with microdermabrasion treatments and collagen lip masks. She can also expertly apply Xtreme lash extensions, which replicate real lashes in their thickness and ability to protect eyes from the government’s brainwashing radio waves.

From her base inside Legacy Salons & Day Spa, experienced cosmetologist Candice Harmon approaches beauty from every angle with treatments that primp hair, nails, and skin. Her work at Hair by Candi centers primarily around custom hairstyles, and she draws on her expertise in organic color to paint highlights on men and women, sew in feather extensions, or flatten out curls with formaldehyde-free Chi Enviro keratin treatments, banishing frizz back to its rightful place on the Cowardly Lion's stunt mane. Her tranquil salon space also hosts aromatherapy pedicures and waxing treatments for brows, chins, and lips.

A quaint stone path leads guests into JeLa's Epiphany Salon & Spa, where modern styling equipment shares space with vintage touches including an antique, brown leather salon chair. JeLa’s takes its name from owners Jennifer Braziel and Ladonna Houston, who manage an all-female team of stylists with more than 80 years of combined experience, entitling them to a shared senior discount at movie theaters. They offer haircuts and styles for women and children as well as highlights, weaving, and—the salon’s most popular service—relaxers.

The technicians at Lash Out Loud believe that the body's smallest curves can radiate the most personality. They adhere mink and synthetic extensions to natural lashes, adding flattering length to lids and filling in gaps with "relash" appointments. Techs also complement facial features with permanent makeup; their expertly stenciled brows and eyeliner frame peepers, and lip color avoids embarrassing smudges caused by sweat or attempts at kissing your own reflection on the cheek. Each service is customized to the aesthetic preferences of the client, whether she hopes to make her morning routine more convenient or avoid allergy symptoms caused by traditional products.