Nixa, MO Beauty and Salons

Stylist Amy Ritchie has spent two decades in the beauty industry, with 18 of those years seeing her firmly situated at the helm of her own salon. Inside the family-oriented Expressions Hair & Nail Salon, the color specialist keeps heads healthy and shiny, adding face-framing layers or dimensional highlights with color from Scruples True Integrity. Expressions also offers manicures, pedicures, and waxing to keep the whole body looking well-pruned, and massage services can be booked to help clients achieve that well-rested, fresh-from-the-taffy-pull look.

At South Beach Tanning Fantasy, knowledgeable staffers point guests in the direction of 17 beds, including Ergoline and Matrix models that build tans in 12–15 minutes and a UV-free Mystic Tan spray-tan booth. They also customize airbrush tans and harness the power of infrared energy with calorie-burning Formostar body wraps or acne- and sun-damage-fighting red-light therapy.

After their pampering session, patrons can browse the store's selection of clothing and accessories, including designer-inspired handbags. The salon evokes the energy and spirit of Miami's renowned South Beach area with tropical plants, vibrant red and turquoise walls, and a huge selection of low-carb tanning lotions.

Venus Ugolini opened the doors of Twisted Hair Salon in July 2011, offering hair, skin, and nail services to men and women alike. A graduate of Paul Mitchell cosmetology school, she combines her professional experience with that of a team of skilled stylists, colorists, and makeup artists. That team joins forces to offer a comprehensive and coed list of services, including updos, eyelash extensions, facials, and straight shaves, which are much swifter than round shaves with an apple corer. Committed to taking a personal interest in their clients’ style even outside the salon’s walls, staffers can also provide helpful tips for maintaining freshly coifed or facialed results at home.