Beauty & Spas in Columbia

Medical director Dr. Subash Duggirala and president and CEO Jennifer Swalwell drive Serenity Zone Medical Spa ever forward, using their expertise to lead a team of physicians, aestheticians, and nailcare technicians. Dr. Duggirala—a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians—has treated patients for more than a quarter century and has taught at prestigious institutions such as Georgetown University School of Medicine. Swalwell, on the other hand, focuses on mind-body transformations as a health coach. She became versed in more than 100 dietary theories and numerous lifestyle-coaching methods at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where her studies included training with renowned health experts Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Deepak Chopra.

Since its founding, Serenity Zone Medical Spa has remained up to date on the technological front. Two Syneron lasers and a Matrix IR system perform advanced skin treatments, adding youthful vigor to lax skin with a combination of radiofrequency, infrared energy, and motivational speeches. In addition to clinical skin treatments, the crew offers relaxing massages, mani-pedis, and spa packages.

Awaken Wellness cares for its patrons' holistic health with a combination of alternative health services alongside a smorgasbord of yoga classes. The yoga studio's flexible schedule accommodates lunchtime wellness warriors, evening yogis, and gurus whose houses perch on the edge of space and time. Experienced teachers guide each class of about 18 students with a focus on community and human connection alongside careful instruction in the Hatha yoga tradition. Due to the small class sizes, each student receives individualized attention during sessions, allowing for instructors to correct form and provide adjustments for newer or more experienced students. The Gentle Yoga class leads pupils through a lower-impact routine that moves at a relaxed pace, while Yoga 2 concentrates on honing the skills of more experienced students by practicing alignment and delving into more challenging poses, such as the downward-facing Sunday crossword.

If your eyes are the windows to your soul, your hair is the tunnel to your mind. Keep your mind-matter from escaping with today's hair-taming Groupon. For $19, you get two Floyd's Cut haircuts at Floyd’s 99 Barbershop, a $38 value. This traditional barbershop with modern rock flare is about 13 miles to the west of Baltimore in Ellicott City.

Hair reduction may be visible after one treatment, although a consultation with a beam-savvy laser technician determines how many sessions are needed for optimal results.

NovaLash-certified extensionist Gail Hallman, a graduate from the Von Lee International School of Aesthetics, is well versed in the art of applying eyelid fringe. The semi-permanent, individual, synthetic lashes are designed to resemble a naturally curled lash and respond better to wear and tear (flirty winks, marathon crying sessions) than any other material. Lashes vary in length and thickness.

Rest your noggin on a pillow as one of Perfect Touch Hair Salon & Day Spa's certified registered nurses skillfully applies medical-grade NovaLash extensions to your lash line. NovaLash's recipe for synthetic strands was developed by physicians and cosmetic chemists and contains only FDA-approved ingredients. If cared for properly, a full set of extensions will keep your batters full and fluttering for up to one month. Perfect Touch is closed Sundays and Mondays; call ahead for an appointment.