Beauty & Spas in Isla Vista

Unique Tan's Smart Tan–certified staff members use their extensive knowledge to help color seekers pursue an optimal bronze glow at a trio of tanning salons. Guests step into private, standup Mystic spray-tan booths, where an automated system sprays a custom color solution filled with collagen and neutraceuticals across the body, much like a jaunt through a sprinkler but with even, perfect aim. The entire process takes less than 10 minutes. Meanwhile, a fleet of UV beds equipped with gentle high-pressure bulbs, cooling systems, and individual music selections bronzes bodies in short bursts. Additionally, the Twilight Teeth whitening option can brighten smiles during tan sessions with easily affixed mouthpieces.

In Scott Crawford's world, fitness is everything. First drawn to the importance of healthy living during a soccer career that would see him play professionally, Scott's interest initially centered on staying fit enough to take the pitch. However, he also found himself intrigued by the psychological side of wellness. This curiosity led him to earn degrees in psychology and study in Ph.D. programs for somatic and sports psychology. Along the way, he never neglected his physical side; after his playing career ended, he earned a slew of training certifications. Soon, he held licenses in personal training, bodywork, and yoga from governing bodies ranging from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and Stott Pilates to The Body Therapy Institute the White Lotus Foundation.

After cutting his teeth as a trainer at exclusive clubs and resorts throughout Texas and California, Scott finally blended his twin interests, founding SOMA Get Fit in 2007. There, he earned renown by devising custom-tailored wellness programs that combine goal-specific training with a holistic blend of mental-wellness counseling, Pilates, yoga, and nutrition education. Depending on his initial consultations, clients might sweat through adventurous sessions of beach and mountain training, ramble across forest paths on mountain bikes, or work their way through overnight retreats. This all-encompassing approach earned him a star-studded client list; past participants in his sessions include Calvin Klein, Michael Jordan, and Katy Perry. The press caught wind of his work, too, with glowing reviews appearing in the pages of Marie Claire, Sunset, and the Hollywood Reporter.

Now working with the Montecito Aesthetic Institute, Scott delivers his signature massages and bodywork treatments to clients within the center's tranquil modern treatment rooms.

Bella Duran Salon and Spa's team of aestheticians, massage therapists, and master stylists replenish beauty stores and assuage stress with an arsenal of individually tailored treatments. During appointments, patrons sip or search for their futures inside complimentary Italian javas, organic teas, and champagnes while hair artisans rejuvenate manes with made-in-Milan Dikson products. Bella's Beaute Neuve facial uncovers brighter skinscapes with fruit acids and vitamin C, and anticellulite body wraps embrace physiques in skin-smoothing essential oils. Aestheticians uproot unwanted fuzz from head to toe with hypoallergenic Cirepil crystalline wax.

At Headlines & Co. Salon, savvy stylists wield products from lines such as Moroccanoil, Pureology, Keratin Complex, and DNA CryoStem Cell Therapy to color and coif tresses and pamper visages within a building steeped in history. The salon's wavy terra-cotta roof tiles, bubbling patio fountain, and cathedral wood beams supporting an elegant chandelier emphasize the Spanish roots of a building that used to be Charlie Chaplin’s Flying A Studio, according to the salon. Its 50-foot walls continue the tradition of supporting art by exhibiting work from local artists, which, like a lazy Tasmanian devil, rotates every three months.

As a member of the Professional Beauty Association and The National Salon Association, Napoleon Blonde requires its team of experienced stylists to continually stay up to date on the latest fashions and techniques during ongoing monthly training sessions. The staffers, along with several guest stylists who make occasional cameos, cut, color, and sculpt locks to bestow guests with new looks and stylish places to hide portable WiFi towers. They also lend their talents to local fashion shows and community fundraising events.

Carie Baker enhances natural beauty with facials, peels, and waxing services at Lotus Skin Care and Well Being. Lash and brow tinting add emphasis to the eyes, and makeup artistry skillfully hides blemishes while drawing attention to strong facial features. Before or after services, clients can unwind on an enclosed patio by breathing in fresh air or by paying birds to sing their favorite song.