Some say not to judge a book by its cover, but others say a carefully covered romance novel is the ticket to a thrilling train or airplane travelsperience. Dust your cover's five corners with today's deal: for $49, you get $100 worth of pampering treatments at The Grand SalonSpa in Beaverton. Create a customized makeover agenda of salon and spa services with any combination of nail care, muscle relief, facials, hair artistry, and more.

Guests are invited to follow their body's desires and inclinations with a wide variety of available treatments and services. Start April with a head-top spring cleaning. A haircut request becomes follicle design once advanced stylists let their scissored hands take control. Women's cuts start at $45 and men's start at $35. Dramatic color makeovers are also offered, including single-process colorations ($70+), partial highlights ($85+), and more.

While hair in need enjoys a tender snip or a stunning new hue, the rest of the body will quickly grow jealous. Quell an uprising bodily conflict by treating fingers and toes to The Grand Duet mani-pedi experience, which is 75 minutes of digit decadence ($55). A dreary exterior can be fruitily buffed through the power of the 35-minute Mango Peach Body Polish, which exfoliates dry layers of skin while hydrating fresh new layers through the exquisite aromas of a delicious yogurt cream ($45). Along with waxing treatments and makeup applications, overworked limbs can bask in the vacation of a peace-inducing massage such as the politely mannered, hour-long Swedish massage, whose gentle manipulations improve circulation and a body's will to be a body ($75).

The Grand SalonSpa provides a welcoming escape from the exterior world through the pacifying powers of a waterfall fountain inside an elegant environment. Cozy treatment rooms employ soft sheets atop inviting beds while murals of bayside vistas line the walls of the mani-pedi lounge. In all, The Grand SalonSpa occupies more than 9,000 square feet of relaxing space.

This Groupon is not valid toward permanent makeup and the weight-loss program.

Reviews

Citysearchers give The Grand SalonSpa 4.5 stars:

• Donna is an artist when it comes to eyebrows. Now that she has designed my arches, I'll never go to another salon. All of the staff at the Grand Salon Spa are incredibly friendly & professional. This salon is immaculate & tastefully decorated. – jasjar
• I love the relaxing, yet professional atmosphere where I was treated like royalty. The spa is absolutly beautiful, from the very cool fountain to the the soft music and low lighting. I will definitely be back for more! – Willsson