Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Beauty and Salons

A lobby decked out with leather chairs, stained wood, tiles, and flowers greets visitors to Massage Bliss & Day Spa, preparing them for a spa visit that melts away the stress and responsibilities of the modern workday. Soft, low lights and gauzy curtains hang over heated massage beds, and two candlelit couples-massage suites surround pairs in a sensual glow during romantic anniversaries or ill-advised first dates. Deep-cleaning facials flush out clogged pores and stimulate blood flow with natural ingredients, such as apple pulp and flaxseed, and aromatic salts and coconut oils soothe digits during spa mani-pedis. The day spa's arsenal of sophisticated technologies beautifies and rejuvenates bodies, with its infrared sauna detoxifying and purifying skin and its TriActive laser smoothing out dimpling and cellulite.

When you shake the hand of your talented technician, he or she will use a highly developed palm sense to instantaneously analyze the genetic makeup and needs of your five-fingered grip mitts. You will then be graciously led to your station where your two-handed escape takes place. First, your hands are submerged in a revitalizing soak to perk up sleeping cells. Overgrown cuticles are caringly cut down to size while a soothing massage is masterfully administered by hand instead of rough, unsoothing crab. After an application of moisturizer, your nails are primed and polished, leaving a healthy glow emanating from the ends of your finger spines.

Dr. Bernard, resident physician of Park Place, A Medical Spa, attempts to foil the effects of aging and excess body blubber with noninvasive med-spa procedures. His trio of chemical peels uses either powerful phenol, trichloroacetic acid, or gentler alphahydroxy acid to unveil younger-looking skin. He leaves countenances supple enough to invent never-before-seen expressions with custom facials, and sweeps away surface imperfections such as fine lines, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation with microdermabrasion.

In addition to skincare-focused services, the doctor performs health- and body-related treatments, such as K1 whole-body vibration, which aims to improve circulation and muscle tone with oscillating vibrations created by thousands of mexican jumping beans. Also making the list are Lipo-Ex treatments—which harness advanced technology to smooth cellulite and tighten sagging skin—hydrogen-peroxide teeth-whitening, and laser hair-removal treatments.

Director Tony DeMartile—whose favorite Aveda product happens to be the glossing straightener—leads the skilled staff of stylists and aestheticians at Solé Salon and Spa Aveda. He and his team employ an arsenal of botanical Aveda products as they wrangle hairdos, shape brows, and refresh skin. Solé's goal is a simple one: to make the experience of each client relaxing, fun, and memorable. To that end, its facials and skincare services for men and women alike imbue epidermises with moisture while unclogging pores. Stylists treat hair the way a pro football team's grounds crew treats grass: they cut it, color it, and perform conditioning treatments on it with Aveda hair products.

Like the receipts, pennies, and action figures that linger in the depths of your purse, dead skin cells and dirt can clog your pores and form a dingy dead-face mask over your own beautiful mug. Today's deal dumps your face upside down, shakes out the crumbs, and vacuums up the detritus. For $47, you get one Classic Éminence Organic Facial and skin-care consultation at All About Me Salon and Day Spa. This highly praised center of relaxation in Towson has been named one of the best salons and spas by Baltimore Magazine and recently earned Best of Citysearch honors.

Tuscan Bliss Medspa’s staff helps customers to put their best-looking foot forward with a variety of aesthetic treatments performed inside its new Jacksonville Beach location. Specializing in laser hair removal, skin tightening, and spider-vein removal, technicians harness state-of-the-art laser equipment, ensuring optimal patient comfort, safety, and ability to follow along with college lectures. The center also battles outward signs of aging with chemical peels, Botox, and Juvaderm.