Beauty & Spas in Laguna Niguel

As hair maestros overhaul scalps, April Michelle works hard putting the finishing touches on new looks with natural-looking eyelash extensions by Luscious Lashes. As she meticulously affixes the synthetic strands one by one to existing lashes, the rest of the salon bustles with the lively din of stylists, nail technicians, and aestheticians. The salon itself is as vibrant and modish as its staff. It features an eye-grabbing blend of rustic and modern flourishes, including a chain-hung distressed metal sign, partially exposed brick-wall accents, chic light fixtures, and a refreshment station featuring coffee and wine.

Master stylist Janine Hamilton draws from her 26 years of experience to update hairstyles with cuts, colors, and up-dos. She also places weaves and creates longer, thicker hair with hair extensions. At Beyond The Fringe OC, she works alongside other beauty professionals who cut hair into classic bobs and asymmetrical layers, color hair with natural-looking highlights or bright blues and reds, and deep condition damaged strands.

Signature service: GK straightening treatment Brands used: GK, Coppola, Redken, Schwarzkopf Established: 2000 Reservations/appointments: required Staff size: 2?10 people Parking: parking lot Handicap accessible: yes Good for kids: yes Walk-ins welcome: yes Pro tip: we offer wine or beer to our customers.

The lash artists at Lashes on Broadway beautify clients with highly customizable synthetic mink extensions, varying in size, weight, and color. The staff also pampers guests waxing services and offers lash training for aspiring lash artists.

With more than 25 years of styling experience, Kelly has cut more hair than a low-hanging ceiling fan and can venture into endless hairstyling possibilities. During consultations, she whittles down those possibilities into a single option, based on the client’s facial shape, lifestyle, and personal taste. She then sets to work rinsing locks with Unite professional salon products, smoothing flyaways with keratin treatments, and adding pizzazz with highlights and color services.

Leading a staff that includes stylists, hair-color and extensions specialists, aestheticians, and physicians, Meno Michael and Kim Letter—master stylists and co-owners of Meno Michael Salon & Spa—pamper customers with aesthetic and medical-grade services. In the comfortable salon, which features lounge benches in the shampoo area, 12 styling stations, one spa room, and a nail area, stylists create classic and trendy looks and aestheticians perform soothing facials, waxing, and complimentary makeup applications. Professional products range from the sea-botanical-based Aquage to eco-friendly Privé to innovative thickening technologies by Nioxin.