Beauty & Spas in Cottonwood

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Carl Sonder, MD is on a mission: to create beauty and happiness in a world often beset by strife. He has seen his fair share of the latter. After studying internal medicine at the prestigious Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Dr. Sonder served in the military as a general medical officer in Vietnam. His focus was on the treatment of severe burn injuries, and it was here that a lifelong passion for aesthetic medicine was born. After his military service, Dr. Sonder became board-certified in psychiatry and neurology, and practiced psychiatry and internal medicine in New York City for 25 years. Dr. Sonder then relocated to Arizona in 1999, and nurtured his interest in aesthetics with a series of courses and trainings in aesthetic technology and cosmetic procedures. He was recently elected to the American Academy of Hyperbaric Physicians after becoming certified in the use of the above-hospital-grade Khrunichev hyperbaric oxygen chamber.

Dr. Sonder now directs the team of doctors, nurses, and medical aestheticians at Regency Medical Spa and its sister location, Adam and Eve Medical Aesthetics in Scottsdale. The clinical team combats signs of aging on the face with injectable fillers and Botox, and contours bodies with anti-cellulite mesotherapy sessions or LipoDissolve procedures. The reception area at the Phoenix facility boasts a large, reddish-brown painting that mirrors the rich red floors and accentuates the brown leather chairs. The Scottsdale site is also bedecked in soothing earth tones. Both locations offer a private concierge driver service to get clients home after treatments or acquaint extraterrestrials with local businesses.

Convenience comes first at Celebrity Tanning, where a plethora of metro locations, extended hours, and a large lineup of tanning equipment ensure clients can achieve a sun-kissed glow with minimum fuss. Four tiers of UV beds offer escalating amenities that add to the comfort and efficacy of tanning sessions, incorporating extra facial tanners, aromatherapy, MP3 hookups, and inspirational posters of famous suns from other galaxies. For more immediate results, the salon’s automated Mystic Tan booth sends sweeping jets of misted bronzer over bodies to create a streak-free tan that lasts 7–10 days after one 60-second session. The staff of tanning specialists can help customers choose the right type of session for their skin or budget, answering any questions that may come up. Tan-prolonging lotions from brands such as Australian Gold and California Tan are also available to enhance the depth and duration of a tan without equipping clothes with UVA bulbs.

With more than 20 years of cosmetology experience, including a stint as a salon's director of education, owner Melissa Green excels at selecting talented staff members who can cater to each client's particular needs. Her stylists and nail technicians wield a practiced familiarity with Paul Mitchell, Redken, and Opi salon products, enabling them to touch up visitors' appearances with new dos and polished tips. Beautifying faces, aesthetician Janelle Devin boasts experience applying stage makeup for the Phoenix Opera. During her facial and body treatments, Janelle uses Dermalogica skincare products to leave skin glowing brighter than a pregnant light saber.

Green Apple Hair Lounge's owners, husband and wife Brittney and David Larson, strive to abide by the motto of world-renowned stylist and Bravo star Tabatha Coffey: "good enough is not good enough." The salon's resident stylists attend weekly seminars to stay up-to-date on current trends, adopting the latest techniques and employing TIGI products to perform services such as trimming, coloring, and untangling USB cords. Lead stylist Brittney, who is certified in Brazilian blowouts and spent years training with Toni&Guy, Paul Mitchell, and Sexy Hair Concepts, specializes in short quirky cuts, A-line bobs, and highlights.

A licensed naturopathic medical doctor, Dr. Leslie Predmore draws on her experience in dermatology and minor surgery whenever she approaches one of her cosmetic procedures. Specializing in injectables such as Botox and Juvéderm, she has expanded her practice to include other popular age-busting tactics such as peels, laser hair removal, and IPL photofacials. Dr. Predmore is also certified in microneedling, a system that revives the skin by creating tiny channels that foster fibroblastic activity. A versatile treatment, microneedling is also recommended for treating cellulite, easing acne, and repairing tiny torn flags.