Beauty & Spas in St. Catharines

At City Nails, seasoned nail technicians treat weary appendages to soothing and vibrant new hues. Hands wave confidently at judgmental glove salesmen after receiving a meticulous trim, buffing, and glossy layer of polish from nail savants, who also migrate toward feet to slough off rough spots and moisturize toes and soles. Body-exfoliation treatments slough off dead skin cells, leaving skin glowing bright, and signature hot-towel massages penetrate deep into palms to soothe tension and aches and refuel feet for upcoming walks up a palm tree.

Cappa School of Hairstyling & Aesthetics is a private career college that trains and licenses individuals in the art of spa and salon services. The school's pupils beautify visitors under the watchful, artful eyes of the facility’s seasoned instructors. Burgeoning stylists perform a range of hair services, from shampooing and colouring to luxurious finger waves that make tide pools weep salty tears of envy. Beyond hairstyling, the center's aestheticians execute services such as manicures and pedicures, waxing, and makeup applications. Cappa School is open Monday through Friday only.

When you step inside Serenity Luxury Spa, a tranquil haven lit only with natural light and flickering candles, it's hard to imagine the sweat and strain workers put into constructing the two-storey building more than a century ago, especially because of a recent renovation, which glossed over any signs of the building's age with luxurious amenities such as sleek hardwood floors and fireplace-warmed lounging areas. Soft blankets keep clients cozy in each of the nine private treatment rooms, including one room dedicated to couples massage, and sounds of the ocean purify brain waves by accompanying them through an onsite Brita filter.

Owner and licensed aesthetician Sharisse Sorman emphasizes the importance of product quality and keeps the spa stocked with elite brands including Vivier Skin, gloProfessional, Shellac, and OPI. It was also Sharisse's idea to fill treatment rooms' fireplaces with candles—a calming alternative to crackling pieces of wood or a fistful of fireflies.

In a sunlit space festooned with leafy plants, All About You Hair Salon's team trims and styles the tresses of men and women with Sebastian, Zerran, and Matrix products. During complimentary consultations, stylists can determine cuts and hues to suit each client's lifestyle or add volume and length with wigs, hairpieces, and extensions. Additionally, ion spa detoxifying treatments work to leach toxins from the body with soothing ionic footbaths, and professional teeth-whitening treatments brighten smiles in 15- to 40-minute sessions.

According to Freida Polihronis, "If you cannot eat it you cannot put it on your skin." Polihronis staked this claim in an interview with Bullet News following her appearance on CBC's program Dragon's Den, where she stepped into the den and pitched her signature body butter and anti-aging skincare line—both of which contain only pure, natural ingredients. In fact, she concocts each of her products with only five or six ingredients such as essential oils, Dead Sea salts, and fruit enzymes.

At Zoē Anti-Aging & Wellness Spa, Polihronis steeps skin in these products during services that benefit the face, body, and nails. Having "plastered mounds of lotion, oils, and Dead Sea Salt body polish" on her daughters and pet porpoise, Polihronis believes her products accommodate even the most sensitive skin. She takes care to evaluate each person's skin prior to treating it, whether embarking on a full-body polish, an anti-aging facial, or a sugaring treatment.

At Elysian Spa and Salon, aestheticians, stylists, and massage therapists entreat their guests to relax through a slate of soothing and beautifying treatments. Bolstered by amenities such as coffee and tea, customers can unwind with refreshing facial treatments, which hydrate and replenish visages. Manicures and pedicures tend to fingers and toes, waxing and sugaring services evict unwanted body hair, and hair services style locks with Paul Mitchell products.