Day Spas in Palmetto Bay

In-set blue floor lights greet guests as they stroll into mySpa, an upscale respite tucked within the InterContinental Miami Hotel. Though the spa’s modern décor is striking, the warm, friendly demeanor of the staff quickly makes clients feel at home as they walk back to one of the spa’s 11 treatment rooms. Within the calming spaces, aestheticians customize facials with Intraceuticals Oxygen Infusion treatments designed to stimulate cell renewal by releasing a cool mist of oxygen over the skin, and rejuvenate bodies with scrubs and wraps that incorporate European bathing techniques. Candle lit hallways also lead clients to various nooks around the spa where they can find a SpaJet2 hydro capsule, nail salon with two pedicure thrones, and fully-stocked locker rooms with drench showers and eucalyptus steam rooms highly recommended by koalas.

The spacious retreat also provides guests with free weights and a Technogym cardio theater in the fitness center, as well as a spa boutique filled with beauty accessories and clothing. And if clients just want a moment to relax, separate men and women’s lounges cater to them by providing a quiet space with healthy drinks and snacks.

Behind the vertical columns and manicured hedgerows of the art-deco district's Ocean Reef hotel, the salon and spa’s aestheticians and massage therapists pamper bodies with nourishing head-to-toe therapies. Mere steps from Miami Beach and bustling Collins Avenue, the spa is surrounded by myriad local promenades on which to flaunt physiques newly nourished by hair, body, and facial treatments, as well as waxing. Clients can park cars or their Shetland ponies on the street, or take advantage of Ocean Reef's valet service.

Visitors step through M Salon's doors and see a space divided into two distinct halves, each varying an aesthetic of black, white, and red. On the salon side, stylists possessing an artistic bent consult each client, considering face shape and lifestyle before delivering cuts and color work to emulate looks straight from recent runway shows. To complement their fashion-conscious approach, the hair designers rely on high-end products ranging from Moroccanoil to Pureology. On the spa side, aestheticians dispense beautifying services such as mani-pedis using OPI polishes and waxing using the Cirepil depilatory line. M Salon's staffers go to exceptional lengths to cultivate guest comfort. While clients relax, the team is known to supply beverages, order and pickup lunch, or audit-proof clients' income taxes.

Though Imagos Day Spa is located in a vast facility, clients never feel lost in the shuffle because the center’s friendly technicians go out of their way to ensure each client is well taken care of with customized treatments and ample amenities. Flickering candles and rose petals create a cozy atmosphere as guests relax in a warm aromatherapy bath. Out in the salon area, hair dryers buzz and conversations flow as stylists consult with clients before shaping and styling 'dos. Nail technicians add to the energetic atmosphere at manicure stations in the middle of the salon floor, chatting and consulting with their clients as they trim and file nails and massage digits with a warm almond cream. Skincare treatments include aluminum-oxide microdermabrasion to erase years from the face. Natural-looking Tropical Mist spray tans have an anti-aging effect by hiding pale complexions, softening the appearance of cellulite, and covering up white-ink tattoos of your birth year.

The certified professionals at Bella Esthetique take on the endeavor of unwinding overly tense bodies and beautifying human hides in a modern-day cabana tranquilized with zen décor. Aestheticians halt Father Time's wrinkling rampage with personalized facials, Botox treatments, and Pevonia Botanica products that infuse skin with youthful fervor. The salon also caters to below-the-neck needs with custom spray tans, waxing or laser hair-removal treatments and massages that relieve aches caused by sleeping in dollhouse guest rooms. Soothing colors surround clients inside the peaceful oasis, complete with tree murals and treatment rooms doused in cool blue tones.

Located right near the Pennsylvania-Delaware border, Devon Esthetique's skincare services are so customized they're not even listed on the website. That's because owner Devon Tucker-Kirk, whose own complexion has thrown her a few curveballs, knows firsthand how different everyone's skin is. Aestheticians analyze and diagnose skin types before consulting with clients to create a custom facial with medical- and pharmaceutical-grade products instead of leftover soy-sauce packets. Their aim differs slightly from the typical wellness center: aestheticians seek to provide results first and relaxation second, helping to send a clear message to acne and eczema. The earth-toned wellness studio also pops with colorful floral pillows, which cushion stainless steel, airless jet pedicure chairs as visitors have nails buffed and polished to a perfect sheen before accessing the complimentary healthy snack bar.