Beauty & Spas in St. Thomas

Lasers have been a constant source of wonder ever since they were invented in 1992 to read the tiny music that exists on every compact disc, but the reach of their possible applications has turned out to be absolutely astronomical. These days, med-spa owners around the globe and back look to this basically intangible, thoroughly ineffable technology to undo the perpetual advancement of time where it gets most ugly: on our skin. With an interminable army of state-of-the-art laser machines, the savvy techs of Avid MediSpa flatten out fine lines, stunt the growth of unsightly hair, and cancel the appearance of creepy spider veins. Any service can be hyper-impacted with the addition of intense pulsed light therapy, which shines pulses of heat and light on the outermost layers of skin to further obscure wrinkles, repair sun damage, and melt away stray crayon marks.

Hungarian-born aesthetician Beata Bloemen trained at a German cosmetology school and worked throughout Europe before anchoring her practice in London. Under her direction, spa specialists enhance clients' exteriors through traditional and laser-based cosmetic services ranging from facials and mani-pedis to teeth whitening and hair removal. Her spa feels more like a home than studio, surrounding guests in an environment that blends antique furnishings with golden fabrics emblazoned in intricate patterns. To further enhance spa-goers' peace of mind, Bloemen uses only autoclave-sterilized equipment.

At Shaso, a full-service Aveda salon and spa, hair stylists, aestheticians, and massage therapists all pamper clients under a single roof. Each hair session begins with a free consultation to customize cuts, colours, and styles to match the client's personality or favourite cockatoo-feather hat. Nail and makeup services, lash and brow tints, and waxing beautify the body, and massages ease the mind and loosen stray peanut butter from the elbows.

With an inventory of medical lasers and cosmetic injectables at his disposal, Dr. Edward Armogan of AQUA Medical Spa fulfills his mission to stave off the effects of aging. His treatments range in scope from body-wide hair removal and fat reduction to rejuvenating small, specific areas such as age spots due to sun exposure and lines around the mouth from a past career as a marionette. A physician by trade, Dr. Armogan can also turn his expertise on common medical concerns and clear up acne, rosacea, and unwanted moles.