Ashley Ogden at Salon Renew, Lawrence

Inside Salon Renew, unwanted fuzz is swiftly nixed from lips, chins, and legs with the aid of warm wax. Further into the salon, customers kick back as a relaxing hand soak segues into a full-on manicure, which draws on ancient Appalachian whittling techniques to shape nails. Finally, a luxurious coat of long-lasting gel polish finishes the job. Salon Renew is the sum of these magnificent parts. Clients may also request a sleek haircut, bold color highlights to complement skin tone, or an elegant perm.