Lexington, SC Spa and Massage

Using CosMedix peels, five types of facials, and expertly applied MAC makeup, the aestheticians at Changes Day Spa revitalizes faces. They also draw from a menu of waxing services to further enhance the body's aerodynamic properties, particularly important for launching into space. The team's massage therapists specially design prenatal massages to relieve lower back pain for mothers-to-be, and use hot-stone or deep-tissue treatments to ease chronic pain.

At Donn’s on Harden, licensed aesthetician Michelle Hopper, a graduate of Esthetics International, delivers custom waxing and facial services to meet the needs of each client's skin type. Her hypoallergenic and sensitive-skin waxes keep epidermises happy as unwanted hairs flee the premises. Hopper, who is also certified in airbrush tanning and makeup, prides herself on being timely so she can receive her clients promptly and not disrupt their plans for attending PTA meetings or camping out by the highway to heckle late drivers during rush hour.

Serenity Begins Within's two massage rooms—Brazilian Rainforests and Grecian Getaways—surround clients with themed décor including a tropical waterfall fixture. Skilled masseuses combine techniques from various massage styles to create customized treatments for individuals, couples, and love-triangles in need of relaxation. Years of studying and practice have fine-tuned the massage therapists' abilities in methods ranging from deep tissue to neuromuscular to oncology massage.

Cool Artistry Bridal & Spa's licensed cosmetologists and savvy stylists help reduce wedding-day stress by gussying up brides-to-be on location. On-site services include hairstyling, makeup application, and tips for how to avoid water-squirting lapels. Within their salon in Caribbean Suns Tanning Salon, stylists treat visitors to haircuts, waxes, and eyelash extension applications. Their manicures and pedicures pamper appendages with products from OPI and Essie, as visitors slip into relaxed reveries and feet recover from overnight tap-dancing marathons.

Led by Poland native and experienced aesthetician Elizabeth Maxey, the team at European Skin & Hair Clinic has been relaxing and beautifying guests for more than 30 years. Two massage therapists loosen muscles on a heated table as calming music plays in the background. One of two resident skincare experts can combat signs of aging with a facial or nonsurgical face-lift. Stylist Leslee Russell—an examiner for the board of cosmetology in Columbia who is responsible for testing new aestheticians, barbers, and nail technicians—uses her expertise to customize color services or precise razor cuts for men and women.

The staff also softens skin with soothing hand and foot treatments and tints eyelashes for more emphatic staring-contest victories.

Meditating Massage Wellness Studio's one-client-at-a-time approach is evident upon entering its cozy studio. A spread of complimentary beverages quenches palates before services begin while guests begin their journey to relaxation. As one of the skilled massage therapists finishes up a current session, aromatherapy and soothing music waft through the air to help visitors decompress. The staff stocks its shelves with products such as OPI gel nail polishes and Biotone massage-therapy products. Services, such as a signature holistic harmony massage typically combine both relaxing and therapeutic modalities. For clients interested in nailcare, nail specialists seat them at a custom-made pedicure station with matching manicure table, where they groom fingers and toes between playing rounds of Pat-A-Cake.