Beauty & Spas in Graham

Extink Tattoo Removal’s certified laser technician clears away unwanted inks from skinscapes with an FDA-approved laser. The YAG laser's lightning-fast pulses penetrate the inked skin, breaking up pigments and releasing the inks to be safely evicted from the premises by white blood cells. Though some colors stubbornly cling to the epidermis like a baby sloth to a surrogate dog mother, most inks fade noticeably after one treatment, with some tattoos vanishing completely after several iterations. The process lasts approximately 10–15 minutes, and yields minimal pain and side effects. Previous patients have reported a sensation similar to snapping a rubber band against the skin and mild redness or swelling after the procedure.

Smooth, oblong, and flat, the stone would be perfect for skipping across the surface of a lake. Instead of bouncing off water, however, this heated rock slides over skin, its warmth relaxing stressed muscles in the hands and feet. Hot stones are just one type of tool used to pamper paws during mani-pedi services at A Gentle Touch, a full-service nail salon. Exfoliating scrubs, hot towels, and honey-scented callous creams also conspire to lavish soles in luxury without lining Air Jordans in ermine.

The experienced technician at noneofyourbeesWAX holds herself to high standards of service, striving to leave brows, legs, and underarms hair-free and aerodynamic for upcoming hang-gliding races. Guests lounge in the softly lit waiting area with sleek red and brown leather chairs before relaxing on a massage-type table in the treatment room. The space gets a cheerful pop of color from privacy protecting purple drapes while a small stereo system churns out soothing music. Staff can apply topical numbing spray during waxing services to minimize discomfort. The caring wax tech can also remove ingrown hairs who, like belfry bats on a Sunday morning, may have a confused sense of direction.

At Mirror Mirror Salon & Skin Spa, styling begins long before the scissors come out. Each session begins with a personal consultation, wherein master stylist Deborah Winiewicz considers features such as face shape, skin tone, and peanut-butter preference in manufacturing a custom look. Deborah boasts extensive training on two continents, and offers specialty services ranging from color and waxing to restorative facials.