Beauty & Spas in Kentwood

Although many spas tout themselves as welcoming, Gentle Touch has a downright familial atmosphere thanks to its owners, Betsy Ludwick and Jill Petter, who also happen to be mother and daughter. Ludwick, a registered nurse and certified medical electrologist, draws from her years in the medical field to treat clients with a variety of aesthetic services, such as electrolysis, skincare treatments, and permanent makeup for high-school reunions that last forever. On the same career path as her mother, Petter taps into her medical background in dermatology and electrolysis to share her expertise with her clients during comfortable, personable sessions.

A seasoned aesthetician, owner Angela Gill personally tailored Renewal Skin Spa's comprehensive slate of safe, medically based skincare services. Bolstered by a team including a licensed aesthetician with more than 19 years of experience, a skilled R.N., and a benevolent genie, the spa maven oversees such cosmetic treatments as laser hair removal, chemical peels, and Botox. Renewal Skincare, a line of paraben-free products engineered by Angela and a group of chemists, augments the rejuvenating effects of each of the spa's skincare treatments.

A shimmery disco-like chandelier hangs from the center of Tonic Salon’s waiting area, dappling a set of modular orange chairs that captures the quirky modernity of the space. In the chic, comfortable salon bedecked in cool greys, bright whites, and elements of exposed brick, stylist Jennifer Grace draws from experience on photo shoots and films. The fashion-forward stylist sculpts trendy but manageable styles and imbues strands with vibrant color, all while slinging Pureology products to tame unruly tresses, infusing hair with more shine than the sun's vanity mirror.