Fort Wayne Beauty and Salons

Eyes by India first opened its doors in Indiana to provide threading as an alternative to waxing. Threading is more precise than waxing and causes less pain, redness, and burning when removing unwanted fuzz. Now with nine locations in two states, Eyes by India’s staff of specialist completes more than 100 hours of training in threading and service etiquette before applying those skills to patrons’ faces at work and image-conscious teddy bears at home.

During appointments, cotton thread twists over hair, tweaking hair- and brow lines or removing all traces of fuzz on the neck, chin, or upper lip.

Bill and Amy Zemaitis, the co-owners and creators of Elevation 138, oversee a team of impeccably trained stylists and technicians specializing in hair, nail, and facial-waxing services. With help from high-end Redken and Pureology products, salon artists grant hairdos renewed reasons to frolic in the breeze, shimmer in the sun, and stick to freshly applied lip gloss. Chocolate-brown walls enclose pedicure-seeking patrons as they sink into cushioned massage chairs for Shellac or traditional polish applications. The salon's earth-toned walls, architectural columns, and mouldings contribute to an upscale, yet serene, atmosphere. Like a mother's advice or a neighbor's Sunday paper, consultations are always free.

Somi Ro believes listening is the key to a great experience in the salon. At Somi's Hair Design & Nails, she has convened a team of stylists and aestheticians who agree: all of their beautifying services are performed with personalized care and attention. They upgrade existing hair with L'Oreal conditioning and coloring products, remove unwanted fuzz with wax, or prep locks for Rapunzel impersonations with hair extensions. OPI polishes deck out digits in chic tints, and eyelash extensions dramatize speed-blinking contests.

Physicians, aestheticians, and massage therapists all lend their respective talents to Jon'Ric International Medical Spa, helping put clients at ease and address their health and wellness concerns. Armed with an elōs cosmetic-laser system, injectable dermal fillers, and fractional skin-resurfacing technology, the medical staffers use their extensive training to halt Father Time’s wrinkling rampage. Massage therapists employ everything from hot stones to deep-tissue modalities to soothe stress-laden musculature. To uproot hairs, aestheticians use hard and strip waxes, sugaring techniques, and Nufree applications, which can gently remove unwanted fuzz from sensitive skin or easily bruised peaches.

At Solutions SkinCare, licensed aesthetician Mandy Early calls upon a decade of experience as she personalizes each facial according to the client's needs. She can blend skincare products to address issues such as dry skin, acne, or signs of aging, and includes a relaxing massage of the face, neck, and shoulders to ease tension accumulated while watching ping-pong tournaments.

The poet Masaoka Shiki memorialized his infamous journey to Abstract Hair and Nail Studio in numerous haiku. The recent anthology Hangnail: The Poetry of Masaoka Shiki compiles many of these works, one of which is reprinted here:

Split, ungroomed nail tips
Fix with paint and prostheses
Hands are happy now