Beauty & Spas in Berea

Organic aloe vera is the nourishing foundation upon which most Aloette Cosmetics products are built, a tradition that began more than 30 years ago when Aloette launched as a direct-sales company. Today the success of Aloette Cosmetics is still owed to its high-quality ingredients along with its network of knowledgeable aestheticians and independent beauty consultants who frequently host demo parties, provide product recommendations, and expertly apply chic milk moustaches. Spread throughout North America, the Aloette team personally educates customers about its skincare, makeup, and bath products, all of which carry a signature fusion of all-natural ingredients.

With an eye toward economy and ecology, many of Aloette's products feature refillable magnetic compacts that help clients save money while reducing packaging waste. In addition to its eco-friendly policies and support for Go Red for Women, the Atlanta based company's philanthropic efforts have included Astral Project 800, an initiative in which the Aloette corporate staff pledged 800 hours of volunteer service to local charities.

Perhaps it was the warm, friendly service. Or maybe it was the use of skincare products by Aveda. No matter the catalyst, the fact remains that Day Spa 12 West Stone has flourished into a full-fledged spa since starting as a modest salon in 1980. Today, visitors can get pampered and hide from peeping feds for a whole day, enjoying a massage in a softly lit aromatherapy room and relishing a salt glow treatment or a mani-pedi before lunch. When owner Carol McAlister takes a break from soothing her clients into states of bliss, she pours time into her second passion, no-kill animal shelter H.A.R.P.

In addition to routine cuts and color services, tress tamers at Shampoo Hair Salon strive to reverse years of follicular damage with demineralization and deep-conditioning treatments. Hair services extend past the shoulders; eyelash and eyebrow tinting accentuates fuzz, and waxing services send mixed messages by whisking it away. In addition to haircare, aestheticians gently nourish skin with sugar scrubs, paraffin dips, and energizing facials that enhance mugs' ability to dodge rogue pies with organic Éminence Skin Care.

A dynamic team of 15 stylists, two aestheticians, and two massage therapists powers a diverse slate of services at Trilogy Salon and Spa. Besides basic cuts and color, stylists dole out treatments for a wide range of hair textures, from smoothing treatments for frizz to relaxers for tighter curls. In private treatment rooms, other staff provide mani-pedis, facials, and reflexology, as well as ear candling and seaweed body wraps.

An elaborately dressed, early-19th-century woman welcomes "ladies and gents" from her perch on O'Haira Salon's ornamental entrance sign, which hints at the facility's charming sophistication and playful tribute. Upon entering, patrons are greeted by thematic odes to Gone With the Wind that infuse the salon with romantic flourishes and inspire déjà vu of past lives as movie buffs. However, modern beauty takes the spotlight once clients are led to private treatment rooms, where a talented staff of stylists and aestheticians fashion coifs and nails that could elicit acts of daring chivalry in past, present, or future eras.

Ron and Jessie Haynes, the father-daughter team behind Pro White, believe that your smile is the most noticeable feature on your face, and should be beautified accordingly. The 20-minute teeth-whitening procedure they've developed begins in a privacy booth with the application of a special light-activated peroxide gel. A gentle blue-spectrum LED light combines with the gel molecules to break through the enamel’s defensive line, bleaching out coffee, tea, and grass stains without changing the structure of the tooth or irritating sensitive tissues. A single treatment may render smiles up to seven shades lighter, and, with proper care, can last for up to 12 months, roughly the time it takes to adapt the phone book into a comedic opera.