Beauty & Spas in Lake Oswego

Emerge Medical Spa's state-of-the-art laser was sent back through time and re-sent to the present to terminate unwanted hair reliably and safely, using tough yet gentle pulses that harmlessly pass through the skin and directly impact hair follicles for long-lasting hairlessness. An experienced and certified doctor is always on hand to administer and monitor treatments, and lasers are calibrated for empathy and small talk.

For Ariel Fauley, beauty and health are inextricably linked; she’s worked for San Francisco Medical Research and has studied the connection between beauty and wellness for more than 25 years. And unlike an anarchist congressman, she lives her philosophy—the treatments she offers include beauty rituals such as 24-karat gold facials and wellness services such as detoxifying weight-loss body wraps. These treatments make use of organic products from brands such as Éminence Organic Skin Care and Bare Escentuals, many of which contain 99% active ingredients.Inside Ariel's Skin Care, independent beauty professional Katie Hermsen wields holistic and organic products to rejuvenate all skin types. Before she was pampering faces, Katie explored the aquatic underworld of the Pacific Ocean as a scuba instructor in Maui, Hawaii. Her passion for nurturing natural beauty soon led her to Portland, where she attended the Aveda Institute Portland. After several years of catering to clients at a busy day spa, Katie brought her talents to Ariel Skin Care, where she polishes, peels, and waxes with products such as Hydropeptide, Visual Changes, and Dermalogica. Much like Ariel, Katie loves to share her knowledge, too. During complimentary 30-minute consultations, guests can experiment with Bare Minerals makeup or new skincare products. They can also visit the full bar of samples to try products before they commit to purchasing a pony keg of lotion.

The adept Hair M staff pampers male clientele with relaxing services paired with complimentary drinks in a laid-back lounge setting. The 45-minute King's Cut addresses all manner of manly mane issues with a cut, style, plus a swift mini massage punctuated by a hot, steamed towel. The day at the salon continues with an application of Nioxin Scalp Renew salve, which does away with dry and dead cells to unclog hair follicles and help counteract hair loss. Finally, staffers drape one last hot towel over the face to begin a close shave followed by a gentle hand and face massage.

Determined to make each client’s visit “feel like a sunlit holiday,” Sunset MedSpa’s friendly staff—led by Thomas D. Gilberts, MD and ABIM board-certified internist—aims to make the space a tranquil staycation retreat. Armed with Obagi, Epionce, and Jane Iredale cosmetics, experienced aestheticians give complimentary consultations, help construct daily skincare regimens, and administer custom facials that leave skin glowing bright. Physicians administer all dermal-filler injections, and trained hair-removal techs wield laser systems to remove unwanted sprouts, much like a crime-fighting robot reprogrammed to do the weeding.

Located in downtown Troutdale, the intimate Creative Edge Salon has new talent: Mendy Fahey, a master stylist who specializes in precision cuts. As the personal haircutter to many working models in Portland, Mendy is known to flatter face-shapes and add dimension with physics-defying highlights. With an arsenal of all-natural, eco-friendly hair products, Mendy tends to the strands of men, women, and children, offers bridal and special event hair services, and doles out simple hair-taming advice for those who can't sleep standing up.

Marina Volod has been a clinical aesthetician for more than 20 years. During that time, she’s designed her own facial treatments, developed an acne-maintenance program, and started Avitalin, a company that sells its own line of natural skincare products. In 2000, she opened DermaEsthetica, a skin and body studio that takes a scientific approach to beauty. Armed with ultrasonic, cold laser, and phototherapy technology, Marina and her staff fight aging without bribing Father Time with bagel vouchers.