Beauty & Spas in Minden

Most people don't follow the career path they set out for themselves at the age of 5, but Lindsey Lennard did. From the moment she got her hands in Barbie's hair, she knew she wanted to be a stylist. She eventually went to cosmetology school and learned how to create long layers and highlight hair without the help of a marker. Now at The Mane Design, she does just that after listening to clients describe what they're looking for.

Mandy Wicker’s stash of Paul Mitchell products—infused with tea-tree oil, peppermint, and lavender extracts—helps her whip clients’ hair into new styles, whether classic or modern. Scissors in hand, she cuts away unwanted length and adds any desired layers, bangs, or mohawks.

It takes some confidence to call your place The Finest Salon, but the stylists and barbers here have the, er, chops to back it up. Anyone—boys and men included—can expect to leave the salon with a flattering cut, but the stylists truly shine when they're braiding hair or adding length and volume with extensions.

Supervised by a staff physician, Pretty Medical Spa's team of experienced aestheticians renovates weathered facades with top-notch products and a devotion to pore-sized details. During MegaPeel microdermabrasion, a delicate pen-sized wand frolics about skinscapes while spraying tiny crystals and suctioning away expired cells. Upgrading facial texture from “tree bark” to “Marvin Gaye,” the noninvasive procedure also minimizes the appearance of scars and fine lines and unveils a healthy, youthful glow.

During the 90- to 120-minute procedure, an eyelash-enhancing expert bonds individual Lavish Lashes extensions to natural eyelashes, creating a thicker and fuller appearance that can last for several weeks. Lavish Lashes come in a variety of lengths and thicknesses to complement a range of eye colors, shapes, and sizes. The water-resistant lashes will stand up to showers, swimming, and the powerful sneeze of a baby elephant. Boost blinkers for formal occasions, everyday enhancement, or superior winking opportunities.

Love Has No Disguise V-spot Body Lounge and Spa believes that underneath every client's blemish or rough patch lies beautiful skin. To uncover this, the center's staff members employ a range of traditional and original spa services based in the principles of holistic health. Steady hands smooth and cleanse skin with facials, chemical peels, and an array of body treatments, each of which can be customized to the recipient's needs. One of the spa's signature services is the v-steam treatment, wherein a blend of Korean mugwort leaves and flower buds are steamed and applied to specific areas of the body. The aromatic steam is absorbed through the skin, a process believed to help ease conditions, such as fatigue and headaches. To ensure clients are fully prepared for their treatments, spa staff preclude each service with a complimentary consultation.