St. Albert Beauty and Salons

Eight treatment rooms spread across Silky Skin Laser & Esthetics Centre's north and south Edmonton locations, where a team of certified technicians smoothes epidermal terrain with beam-based skincare treatments. Troublesome age spots- and sun spots shrink before the targeted pulses of a LimeLight facial, and laser hair removal can defuzz any swath of skin, regardless of type, tone, or heirloom status. Nonphotonic treatments such as chemical peels and microdermabrasions turn to cosmetic concoctions from Dermalogica and Image Skincare, both of which may be purchased to prolong rejuvenation.

Though many people enjoy spending a day at the spa, no one wants to spend every day there. That’s why the medical aestheticians of DermaLounge perform skincare and med-spa treatments that emphasize long-term results. After undergoing an initial laser hair-removal treatment course, clients enjoy stubble-free skin for as long as they return for twice-yearly maintenance appointments or sleep on sandpaper sheets. Similarly, permanent-makeup applications accent facial features indefinitely, and a gel Pedique pedicure colours toes for four to six weeks. Even the spa’s facials are designed to last; each one comes with a take-home kit of products that prolong the results of the treatment.

One of the reasons for the efficacy of the centre’s treatments is the quality of products it uses. Several of the facials draw their power from serums by Image Skincare, a company that develops its formulas in a laboratory overseen by a board of physicians. However, one such treatment, the OrMedic facial, appeals to people who prefer organic ingredients to the work of chemists; while rich in antioxidants and enzymes, it is free of parabens, silicones, and dust from crushed beakers.

At La Beaute Bella, five aestheticians nourish skin, knead muscles, and spruce up nails. Using radiofrequency technology, the aestheticians tighten skin and blot out imperfections, making faces look younger and smoother. The specialists also combat age with microdermabrasion and restorative facials. After buffing and filing nails, nail techs round out mani-pedis by dressing digits in matching uniforms.

Gold'n Tan houses a bevy of tanning beds that let customers achieve bronze glows regardless of the weather. Three different systems stand at the ready, including high-pressure, 650-watt Matrix beds, Hex stand-up booths, and Tanses beds. Those looking to avoid UV rays can ask for an airbrush tan, which lasts up to 10 days and looks real enough to trick the sun into crossing you off its bucket list.

The licensed laser technicians at Crystal Clear Laser Esthetics—Reema Malhotra and Rashida Mohamedali—have advanced training in the use of Palomar pulsed-light systems. They use laser and intense-pulsed-light technology to gradually remove hair, leaving skin as sleek as an eggplant wearing a tuxedo. Nonsurgical, noninvasive cosmetic procedures complement the laser services, along with nailcare and facials performed with acne- or wrinkle-targeting Dermalogica products.

Winners of a 2009 Consumers' Choice Award, the trained techs at Edmonton Laser Centre harness the power of lasers to battle unwanted hair and superfluous curves. Staff members carefully calibrate lasers to focus in on target areas, leaving skin to bask in automated cooling functions that keep sensitive complexions and snowman patients comfortable. Free consultations and patch tests allow technicians and clients to evaluate their options before proceeding with treatment. For nonlaser polishing, LED and chemical-peel facial treatments soften lines and boost collagen production to leave visages with a more toned, youthful appearance.