Beauty & Spas in Mill Valley

At Epizen, lead aesthetician Simone King strives to attack blemishes at the cellular level and enhance natural beauty with cosmetic tweaks. Dead skin cells flake away under the natural exfoliation of the Nutra Peel, which, unlike other peels, does not rely on the use of sticky Halloween masks or acids. She also offers an assortment of facials designed for clients’ specific needs—including a gentlemen’s facial that soothes and hydrates skin roughened by years of shaving. Simone’s artfully applied permanent makeup lightens morning routines, as do her eyelash extensions, which render mascara or strategically held-up broom bristles unnecessary.

Linh, the artist behind Nails by Linh, brings more than 12 years of experience as a beautician to every manicure and pedicure she performs. From basic color applications to elaborate floral designs or glittery diagrams of photosynthesis, Linh paints digits with a steady hand and neat, glossy style.

Jeneen’s Skin and Body Care tends to skin needs through a variety of services that cleanse, relax, and soften exteriors. With a strong concentration on anti-aging treatments, the day spa wards off signs of time with microdermabrasions, microcurrent facial toning, and deep PCA peels. All treatments are customized to the client’s individual needs, such as a desire to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, acne, or whipped cream after food fights.

For more than 20 years, the stylists of Bellissima Salon have catered to clients' individual styles with custom hair services. Before each treatment, a stylist conducts a consultation that maps out which direction clients would like to take their style, from short bobs to long layers. Aside from changing the length or hue of their hair, clients can alter their tresses' texture with Brazilian Silk keratin treatments that help tame frizz to create smoother, shiner locks that leave the salon straight and ready for at-home shampoos. After each session, stylists enable confident re-creations of salon looks by assigning each strand a personal mantra and sharing tips for at-home care and styling.

In 1996, the first laser was cleared by the FDA for use on the public and onstage at Madonna concerts. Since opening their doors one year after this ruling, Aesthetic Laser Concepts has researched and compared technologies to find the best system for laser hair removal. The experienced technicians use the Lumenis LightSheer Diode laser to permanently reduce unwanted hair on the body. The center also curates aesthetic equipment that helps diminish the appearance of fine lines, acne scars, and stretch marks on the skin during fractional laser treatments.

A member of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals, Deborah Barrolaza prides herself on adding a lifelong glow to her patients' faces via permanent-makeup application. She applies color to the eyes and lips, and can shape eyebrows so clients never look shocked no matter how many times they walk in on their parents reading Twilight. She also offers camouflage treatments as an option for those who wish to hide scars or alter previous cosmetic makeup.