Beauty & Spas in Clive

Technicians at the family-owned Soleil Tan Spa undergo rigorous training and education. They have to familiarize themselves with some of the most advanced, fastest acting tanning equipment in the industry, which has delivered more than 400,000 tans across the company's three locations.

The 1,000- and 600-watt high-pressure lamps of the German-made UWE P90 Level 5 bed, for example, begin to build deep color during speedy 12-minute sessions. The device's air-conditioning system and fans keep guests comfortable while aromatherapy and music streaming from the MP3-player port soothe the senses. The spa's high-tech spray-tanning options include Mystic Tan booths and Norvell airbrush tans, which can quickly prepare skin to attend a special event or enjoy a beach vacation.

Drawing from more than six years of experience, Megan at Images gently whisks away stray hairs from all parts of the body using Satin Smooth waxing products. Though she specializes in Brazilian waxes and brow reshaping, Megan masterfully tackles stubble on the underarms, legs, lip, and chin in order to prevent hyper-progressive hairstyles such as the forearm fauxhawk.

After studying at La’James International, Gage Bauer started Mr. Massage IA. Having grown up in Des Moines, Gage finds a particular joy in being able to help open up access to massage to the wider area community that surrounds him. He boasts proficiency in multiple modalities, administering treatments inside one of two private rooms whose taupe walls are as soothing as a bathtub full of money. As a certified member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals community, Gage maintains professionalism and a commitment to client satisfaction throughout every single guest visit.

One wasn't enough for Radiant Complexions Dermatology Clinics—its team of doctors and nurse practitioners have established eight offices across Iowa and Arizona in the past decade. At each location, dermatologists preserve the health and unique character of all skin types with medical and cosmetic treatments. They can resolve such skin issues as acne, poison ivy, or moles, or tend to strictly aesthetic concerns from the outside in with chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and dermal fillers. Offices are equipped with advanced StarLux fractional lasers, which firm the skin by stimulating collagen production at the dermal layer, and VelaShape machines that use radio and light energies to reduce the appearance of cellulite and sagging skin. A scientifically formulated line of skincare products allow for at-home care with glycolic acid, retinol, and Vitamin C, and when necessary, the doctors will gladly make referrals to other practitioners for further treatment.

Plush leather couches and chairs placed amid comforting earth tones characterize the lodge-like environment at Signature Male, a spa designed for men of all ages. Complimentary servings of beer and wine flow into glasses as men enjoy barbershop services from experienced stylists and massages from skilled therapists. In teaming up with Dr. Robert Reese, a physician certified by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery, the staff uses various treatments to help clients combat hair loss.

Honks often greet those who exit The Glam Garage. It’s not a warning about a burnt-out taillight or a gripe about their parallel-parking technique. Instead it's a signal that their beauty stops traffic, and by extension it's a figurative thumbs-up to stylist Lindsey Wieland. Nestled inside Ace Body & Motor—her dad’s car-repair shop—Wieland’s salon revs up locks with savvy styling using Pureology, Redken, and Tigi products. Damask-patterned walls and checkerboard floors flaunt her grit-meets-glitz aesthetic, which also informs her range of salon services including haircuts, highlights, and updos. As cars undergo oil changes and bodywork, faces can get a quick tune-up with waxing services, which remove errant hairs and misplaced bumper stickers.