Beauty & Spas in Pasadena

Cofounder Tina Mui-Wong boasts a passion for the beauty industry that spurred her to earn a cosmetology license before completing high school and establish a pair of spas that have thrived for more than 25 years. In a 2010 interview with Pasadena Magazine, Mui-Wong admits to being a "product freak," which is reflected in her role as developer of Amadeus's signature line, T.E.A. The staff and salon has appeared in the film Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde, graced television screens on ABC's Extreme Makeover, and exhibited their handiwork on the Rose Bowl queen and her court of chrysanthemum noblesse for two decades.

Amadeus takes pride in its custom massages, and re-trains every nail technician in-house to ensure updated mastery of the hand jive. Guests receive slippers, robes, and complimentary skin consultations upon request, and may pad down the scented hallways after their treatment to decompress in a eucalyptus steam room.

Scissors Paper Rock Salon

Yolande Carson has her stylistic feet in both the historical and modern world. She graduated from On Set Motion Picture Hair Academy with a focus on wig and period hairstyling. She used those skills to add an air of authenticity to historical films, indies, and music videos—where even a star’s hair can demand its own trailer. Now the owner of Scissors Paper Rock Salon, Yolande draws on her 27 years of professional experience to lead a fleet of deft stylists as they shear and color locks using Enjoy haircare products.

Where the Scissors Paper Rock’s stylists leave off, skilled aesthetician Tatiana Siegfried picks up, perfecting skin with waxing and facials that incorporate custom masks. Before they leave, clients can drop by the salon’s boutique, which stocks purses, jewelry by Zoe Kanemitsu, and vintage dresses.

The technicians at No Sand Tan have stayed one step ahead of the sun since 1987 through continuing education and gear upgrades that expedite the bronzing process. At the studio or on location, airbrush artists oblige requests to conceal stretch marks or replicate the color of a favorite burlap sack with an organic, nourishing bronzer from Norvell. Automated booths empower clients to customize their own sun-free spray sessions. The studio's six UV modules operate under an innovative design that combines tanning with teeth whitening. Four traditional UV beds radiate at high- and low-pressure intensities to cultivate a rich hue regardless of skin type, and two extra-efficient booths deliver medium-pressure sessions fewer than 10 minutes long.

[[m:####J Beverly Hills J Beverly Hills' exclusive brand of organically based, botanical-infused products is designed to coax strands into beautiful shapes and textures. In combination with these advanced haircare products, stylists harness their respective passions to revitalize clients' coiffures, facial appearances, and spirits. Along with cut and style services, hair can be enhanced by interwoven highlights, keratin treatments, or extensions adhered to hairlines via peer pressure. Stylists can also makeover faces with the salon's lineup of Brow Bar treatments, which can enhance lashes and brows or instruct patrons in the art of proper makeup application.:m]]

Curating a menu of skin and muscle-focused treatments, the staff of Massage Plus Company helps its clients achieve relaxed and refreshed states. The salon’s signature massage services tame tension with five modalities that accommodate injuries, pregnancy, and anxiety that won’t go away no matter how many stress balls you eat. Clients can sink deeper into peaceful bliss by augmenting the 60- to 90-minute sessions with heated stones and mood-enhancing aromatherapy oils. Aestheticians also show their skills during the salon’s array of customized facials and waxing treatments to create smooth, glowing complexions free of unwanted hair or fine lines.

A passion and appreciation for wellness is the foundation of AcuSpa Wellness Center & Spa. The staff seeks to nurture, restore, and beautify their clients through acupuncture, massage therapy, and spa treatments. During acupuncture, they insert fine needles into the body to restore balance and help the recipients heal from such ailments as depression, hypertension, allergies, and migraines. Along with acupuncture, the state-licensed practitioners use an array of Chinese medical treatments including acussage: a combination of acupuncture and massage. They also preform a cosmetic Chinese facial to promote circulation and reduce puffiness, fine lines, and the likelihood of sour-beer face.