Beauty & Spas in Ladson

At Polished 2 Paint 2 Nails, nail artist Pleshette melts away stresses and strains from hard-laboring digits with soothing manicures and pedicures, made all the more indulgent with extras such as a gentle massage or exfoliating sugar scrub. Her detailed and prismatic nail designs outfit digit hats with colorful tips, jaguar spots, and jewels, while basic coats of color can be made impenetrable by Gelish or Shellac polishes, which leave nails resistant to chips, fading, and late-night infomercial pitches. Pleshette is also joined by Teka, a nail technician and skin specialist who specializes in back treatments.

Claudia's aesthetician training began miles away from Charleston in her native country of Brazil, where she studied Health Education at Anhembi University and worked at spas throughout São Paulo. She brings her firsthand expertise in Brazilian waxing and beauty treatments to each of her four spas, administering a variety of waxing services along with various body treatments, facials, and massages. She and her fellow aestheticians also offer threading treatments that remove hair without relying on wax or teams of microscopic lumberjacks. Her passions have driven her to open a network of spas located in North Charleston and James Island that service the Charleston area, including Summerville, Goose Creek, Mt. Pleasant, Daniel Island, and West Ashley.

Licensed in both skincare and massage therapy, Indigo in Balance's Rosella McGilsky pampers bodies and nurtures complexions with a full menu of spa services. During organic facials and therapeutic massages, Rosella relies on the all-natural bath and body formulations of Dancin' Goat, a line of spa products that she envisioned and still formulates herself. All of her products are handmade on a self-sustaining goat farm on John’s Island, where residents help by grinding down the ingredients with their horns. Regardless of her products, Rosella’s treatments would amount to little without her nimble hands, which she employs to great effect during Thai massages, organic facials, body treatments, and waxing services.

Sexy Girl Esthetics' owner and aesthetician, Renee Jones, who has worked as a makeup artist at New York Fashion week and the 2006 Oscars, draws upon 12 years of experience beautifying bodies to cosset patrons during her relaxing spa services. Her certifications in speed waxing, microdermabrasion, and pressure-point massage ensure that her guests get the most up-to-date pampering techniques, and she uses high-quality products, such as botanical-based Nufree hair remover, which was originally developed for plastic surgeons to use on a patient before surgery or for disciplining disobedient Chia pets. Renee also believes that everyone benefits from personalized services, so she customizes facials and encourages clients to design their own waxing styles.