Burbank, IL Spa and Massage

At The Woodhouse, relaxation begins upon each client's arrival in the spa's dedicated Quiet Room. A fluffy robe drapes around their shoulders, reflexology sandals lightly massage their feet, and mugs of loose-leaf tea warm their lips as they await the start of their services. The spa's product selection reflects a similar attention to detail: employees fill the shelves with natural, organic, and wild-crafted products. They also go the extra mile to include small extras with each session, such as home-care recommendations after facial treatments and foot-cleansing with each massage. The award-winning spa was voted best spa by the readers of the San-Antonio Express-News, and was deemed best spa and best massage by readers of San Antonio Magazine.

Licensed cosmetologist Sita Patel uses techniques culled from her native India and applies her more than 10 years of cosmetic experience to artfully beautify her clients. She enlists professional products from brands such as Bioelements and American Crew during hair services, securing loose tendrils into bridal updos adorned with glistening gems. She can also remove unwanted hair using an ancient threading technique that is completely free of chemicals and less taxing for the skin than waxing. Henna tattoos dress arms in ornate decorations more temporary than regular tattoos but less temporary than a career as a human cannonball.

Armed with scissors, nail files, and roller sets, marimarshe' salon's beauty experts amplify natural allure inside a spa-like studio. To cultivate smooth, glowing complexions, seasoned aestheticians target blackheads, fine lines, and expired skin cells during nine types of facials, many of which include nature-derived elixirs such as essential oils and pumpkin extract. They use medical-grade adhesive or outdated sticker collections to apply soft, lush Xtreme Lash extensions to individual eyelashes. In addition to coloring and straightening women's locks, experienced hairstylists snip men's and children's manes into shapes that frame the face. Nail techs pamper hands and feet by exfoliating the skin, massaging away muscle knots, and sprucing nails with files and polish.

Tres Chic Salon and Spa's innovative and down-to-earth staff revamps appearances with extensive offerings of hair, skincare, nail, massage, and waxing services. As clients arrive, textures of stone and leather introduce clients to the facility's luxurious feel as guests await their complimentary consultations, available for all services. Beauty experts armed with beauty products from Aveda, Moroccanoil, and Dermalogica then snip strands and cosset façades, providing clients with a naturally lit respite from the outside world. Digit designers in the secluded mani-pedi nook encourage in-depth conversations about polish trends and their effect on partisan politics, and aestheticians polish dermises in private spa rooms with procedures that include a sugar body treatment.

At The Cutting Crew, stylists offer precision and razor cuts for men and women, and breathe new life into outdated hairdos with coloring, California perms, and keratin smoothing treatments. Beyond hair services, the in-house aesthetician treats skin with facials and full body exfoliations, and nails that want in on the fun can tap their way onto a manicure or pedicure station for a thorough grooming and coat of polish. Always keeping up with the coolest trends, the staff welcomes kids and even hosts birthday parties in which every member can sport a fresh new hairdo styled in the latest look or shaped into a goody bag.

Whether online or in-person, Allure Beauty Lounge outfits epidermises with a slew of high-quality products. Licensed aestheticians man the brick-and-mortar boutique, where they dispel four types of facials—such as the Organic Apple Soufflé treatment, complete with hot towels and an apple-spice mask. They also smooth skin with fruit-acid chemical peels and waxing for the face and body. The team dolls up brides and prom queens for their big day, and teaches budding makeup artists all the essentials, from applying concealer to playing up their cheekbones, third eye, or lips. Online, customers can fill their electronic shopping carts with mineral eye shadow, smudge-proof mascara, and cream foundation in 19 shades.