Edmonton Beauty and Salons

Rockstar Creation isn't your typical tattoo parlor. Tucked inside the second level of Jo-elle Hair, the studio has more in common with a spa, going so far as to supplement the inky designs of its 10-year veteran tattoo artist with facials, waxing services, and eyelash extensions. The shop even offers a full menu of nail-care services, including eco-friendly steam pedicures and retractable-claw installations. What really sets the shop apart however, is its strict sanitary standards, which include disposable piercing and tattoo needles, a UV-heat sterilization system, and single-use nail files that customers may keep after their service.

Tranquil music and aromatherapy waft through Glow Skincare and Laser, where ancient tradition meets laser technology. Reiki helps heal and relax weary patrons, and threading swiftly whisks facial hair from view. Up-to-date lasers remove unwanted hair for good, and Derma-Pod technology calms a variety of skin woes. Nail technicians decorate digits with OPI, CND, and China Glaze polishes as well as designer thimbles fresh off tiny runways. The spa also rents out vividly coloured, gold-accented equipment for Jaggo, a bridal activity in which a maternal aunt wears a candle-spangled copper vessel on her head.

Lasting Impressions Laser’s first-rate equipment—all of which has been approved by Alberta's Board of Cosmetology—helps its staff bolster the beauty of a diverse range of skin tones. Before each of its signature noninvasive cosmetic treatments, such as Laser Genesis or Vaser Shape, staff members request a complimentary consultation. Their enthusiasm for education is clear in these one-on-one chats, where they answer any and all questions patrons may have concerning procedure specifics and the expansion of the universe.

Sparkling Teeth Whitening Smile Clinic’s staff performs a multitude of services, including the clinic’s namesake whitening procedure and a variety of additional body-cosseting treatments. Licensed massage therapists loosen tense tendons with hot-stone and Indian head massages, which work to release stress from the head, neck, and shoulders. The clinic’s team also includes consultants versed in the art of handwriting predictions, analyzing customers’ scrawls to help them gain perspective on their past, present, future, and neighbours' future.

Serene Radiance Laser Centre’s certified aesthetician and laser technologist work alongside a registered nurse and weight-loss consultant and combine their skills to banish wrinkles, flaws, and fat cells. The Centre’s versatile lasers take on such tasks as tightening sagging jowls, resurfacing skin to evaporate scar tissue and rosacea and permanently clearing away unwanted hair. Wrinkle-reducing Botox, Latisse eyelash enhancement, and other non-laser treatments round out the Centre's lineup of services.

The Centre’s up-to-date facility strikes a balance between modern comfort and clinical professionalism. Each treatment bed wears a disposable paper covering that protects against cross-contamination. In the same room, patients might glance up to find a flat-panel television or mariachi band that entertains them during treatments.

At Sun Gala Tanning Salon, operations manager Mena and her Smart Tan–certified staff members design individualized sunless and UV-tanning packages based on each client's skin type. With a commitment to safe and effective tanning, the epidermal darkening team helps select methods and lotions to prevent burning and ensure long-lasting results. Six lie-down beds, two stand-up beds, and a VersaSpa sunless-tanning system allow the team to keep birthday suits bronzed throughout the year. The staff also combines sunless and bed sessions while acclimating skin cells to UV rays to help bronzers prepare for vacations or missions to the sun.