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SPAS BACI Formerly Illusions Spa, they have teamed up with the staff from Salon Sydney. This 11,000-square-foot palace of pleasures has everything you desire. Baci translates as kisses, and their skilled technicians will kiss your face and body with luxurious top-notch services. The Signature Facial is a specialty, accompanied by a warm-stone leg and foot massage. Corporate and bridal packages and private parties welcome. BOCCI SALON & SPA Jay and Tracey Bocci pride themselves on bringing a Birmingham vibe to the eastside, though we think it’s more West Coast than westside. This ultra-mod, 7,000-square-foot Zen-like space reminds us of salons and spas in Los Angeles—without the attitude. A team of hip, award-winning stylists are trained in the latest techniques to work their magic on your mane. You can book manis, pedis, massages, seaweed wraps and salt scrubs, or take your makeover a step further with medical spa treatments like laser hair removal, Botox, Restylane fillers, MicroPeels or microdermabrasion provided by Renaissance Plastic Surgery. We love the themed pedicures, like the Cool Blue Peppermint, which features refreshing lotions and soaks as you dunk mint Oreos in mint tea, and the Just for Men pedicure, which comes complete with pretzels and a frosted mug of beer. Stop by and you’ll quickly realize why Bocci has been honored on so many “Best of” lists. CAROL LEWIS DAY SPA Serving Metro Detroit from the historic row house at the corner of Maple and Peabody since 1979, this spa is the best-kept secret in Birmingham. When Carol started out on her own as an aesthetician, dermatologists recommended her to provide excellent facial treatments for their patients. As her business grew she found the need to expand by adding more aestheticians, massage therapists, nail technicians and receptionists. Her company continues to grow and has been recognized by organizations such as the National Association of Women Business Owners. When she’s not busy with clients at the spa, Carol is a national makeup artist doing makeup for celebrities (Al Gore, Ted Nugent and Martha Reeves to name a few) and news personalities from CNN, FOX and Nightline. Voted "The Best Place to Rejuvenate" by Crain's and nationally recognized by Allure as “The Best of the Best” for Brazilian waxing. DOUGLAS J AVEDA INSTITUTE The new location is the latest Aveda concept joint under the Douglas J moniker. A place of learning, this is the one if you’re looking for great spa and salon services at reasonable prices. Senior instructors oversee students. The E. Lansing school won the coveted Aveda Institute of the Year in 2002, and we anticipate many awards will come their way at the latest endeavor. ESSENTIAL MASSAGE THERAPY Relax with a professional massage at Essential Massage in Ferndale. No longer a luxury, many clients consider their weekly massage a must schedule appointment to keep their sanity. A classic Swedish massage improves circulation, deep tissue massage gets to the bottom of deeper tension, while a soothing hot stone massage relieves stress. Expectant moms know that the extra weight can add aches and pains never before experienced, and a good massage in the hands of a pro can really work wonders during that special yet uncomfortable time. The ancient art of reflexology is very good for the whole body, while traditional Reiki gets you back in balance. Couples, a synchronized massage is a great way to relax and connect with your sweetie after a long work week. EUPHORIA Customized pampering that is irresistibly different. Euphoria has a truly awesome selection of massage essentials, something everyone should invest in on a regular basis for maximum benefit. You’ll leave glowing after one of their exfoliating body or face treatments, and of course you’ll want to get your nails and toes done while you’re there, including acrylics. Hair removal, makeup application, brow shaping and eyelash enhancement complete the picture. If you really want a treat, book a package and luxuriate in a truly euphoric whole body experience. You can even become a Euphoric VIP and receive extra treats and perks, as well as monthly discounts. Throw a Pamper Party for any occasion, and know you’re celebrating in real style, hosting an event they’ll be talking about for weeks—best of all, Euphoria does all the work! THE FRANKLIN SPA Nestled in Bloomfield Hills is the only spa in Franklin featured in Style as an ‘In-Town Oasis’ and in Six Degrees as ‘a little piece of heaven’. A historic staircase leads to the intimate unisex relaxation lounge specializing in couple’s massage. The quaint, loft-like fireplace ambience allows couples and friends to share customized pampering and spa parties. Mothers and daughters or fathers and sons can RSVP an intimate setting where a single moment spent in joy colors the moments that follow. The Franklin Spa is relaxing yet playful, with quick treatments like Martini Manicures or Sushi and a Soak, or treat yourself to a full menu of services by taking advantage of a luxurious spa package like Queen for a Day—body scrub or polish, body wrap, full massage, a European facial and a catered lunch. Make someone happy with the gift of a Franklin Spa membership all available online. FUNDAMENTALS Don’t neglect yourself. Carve a little while out of your busy schedule for some quality time just for you at Fundamentals. Honor your inner peace and enrich your outer beauty with a velvet soft citrus scrub. A multi vitamin facial (featured on Fox 2 News) will firm and exfoliate your skin. Classic Swedish massage invigorates or a hot stone massage soothes and relaxes. Put your best foot forward with a great looking pedicure, and don’t forget an eyelash enhancement—so natural they’ll think you grew them yourself. Pamper parties for groups up to eight are a great idea for a bachelorette party or reward for your hard working staff. THE GREEN ROOM SALON & DAY SPA Walk through the doors of this exceptionally luxe and welcoming “His and Her’s” heaven. A quintessential two-for-one paradise conveniently housed under the same roof as Manhood, allowing for privacy between the sexes and offering two distinctly different environments that cater to both male and female clientele. Ladies first—tiptoe downstairs to discover the tranquil women's and couples healing quarters. The gorgeous Green Room Day Spa debuts its posh sanctuary drenched in exemplary amenities from jade-turquoise pedicure baths, plastered hand glazed walls and waterfalls to prestigious European and celebrity fave products and marvelously rejuvenating customized premium treatments such as de-stressing hydrating cocoons, signature green tea syrup body scrubs, luscious chocolate raspberry bliss massages, and more. The pièce de résistance—lavishly tiled and meticulously swank 'VIP Suite Life Room' for couples. You'll love this A-lister’s retreat. KRYSTYNA’S EUROPEAN SPA Krystyna is living the American dream. After emigrating from Poland, she worked hard and soon found herself one of the most sought-after spa specialists in town. She is now at the pinnacle of her success with her new state-of-the-art spa (designed by husband Ziggy) in Beverly Hills. She integrates therapy for the body and treatments for beauty with relaxation for the mind and spirit, using the purest, most advanced products with state-of-the-art treatment technology to implement a philosophy combining complete relaxation with physical renewal. Krystyna’s is the product of a culture where the spa and sauna are a fixture of daily existence rather than a periodic indulgence. Krystyna and her husband Ziggy regularly travel to the greatest European spas to keep abreast of the latest products and techniques so they can provide a full range of the latest spa treatments. LAMIA & LAMIA Full body wrap treatments and an excellent range of spa services highlight this luxurious eastside beauty haven. MANHOOD: A GROOMING GALLERA Climb the stairway to this celebrity clientele's favorite Michigan stop, Manhood: A Grooming Gallery, a remarkably modernist men's private pleasure-palace with bar, grooming gallery and half-a-dozen flat screen televisions. Yet it’s thoroughly exquisite, featuring a spectacular steam sauna, floor-to-ceiling slate spa treatment rooms and more. The atmosphere sweeps you in with a regal air of calmness and soothing. Shades of rich emerald-green, burnished with gold adorn the walls and gives the 6,000-square-foot space a unique indulgent sophistication. Manhood boasts all of the amenities and top-notch service found in the finest spas from coast to coast and around the world, including rejuvenating water that ceremoniously cascades beneath Vichy showers, serenading the soul. Reminiscent of a majestic ancient Greek bathing temple's grandeur, this spa is imbued with class and nobility. MARGOT’S EUROPEAN DAY SPA With a star-studded clientele and a fabulous menu of services, Margot’s brings pampering to new heights at her new location. She learned the spa biz in France, Germany and Japan, where spas thrived for decades before catching on Stateside. She opened up in the early ’80s and began sharing her European-style services with B’ham fans, creating her own product line: French-made unguents designed to restore your skin to silky softness. OM DAY SPA Om Spa is a jewel nestled in the heart of downtown Dearborn. Once the door closes and you emerge from the long red hallway to the Zen-like reception area, you have escaped the world as we know it—Om is about pure relaxation. The understated elegance of this crisp and clean environment radiates a meditative quality throughout. From the moment you step into the spa, you will feel the stresses of everyday life melt away. Slip into a robe and slippers and relax with a cup of tea to begin your journey of renewal. Om Spa services feature massage, facials and body treatments to make you feel better. They also excel at making you look better with a spectrum of offerings such as laser hair removal, waxing, Botox, cellulite reduction and microdermabrasion in addition to the expected nail services. Men are welcome as well. Om spa also fills a much-needed niche by offering pre- and post-natal services, which make for the best baby shower gift you can give. PIGALLE SALON & MEDSPA Pigalle is devoted to total transformation of mind, body and soul. More than just a day spa, Pigalle is affiliated with Birmingham Cosmetic Surgery to provide more intensive beauty treatments. Diamond Peel, Laser Hair and Tattoo Removal, FotoFacial, Botox, Radiesse, and Restylane injections are offered, among other cosmetic procedures. They are also proud to offer holistic spa services prepared from organic ingredients that will revitalize, rejuvenate and beautify. They carry Elina skin care products containing organic herbs that offer the deepest therapeutic benefits and can be customized to suit your needs perfectly. Spa services include soothing massage therapy, toning and detoxifying body wraps and Ionthermie treatment to help you lose inches and minimize cellulite. SALÕNE NADWA Nadwa is Novi’s first lady of the indulge-yourself set. The salon and spa are on the scale of large; fitting, as it is in Town Center, Novi’s largest big-box destination. SOMATA SPA A downriver destination, this decadent enclave offers all the usual spa features as well as some quite unusual ones. Visualize yourself immersed in chocolate with a skin softening body treatment. Or catch a natural buzz at the oxygen bar. Exclusive limo service provides a flashy Hollywood-esque arrival, and they have a gallery featuring local artists and new art openings every eight weeks. SOULSTICE THERAPEUTIC WELLNESS SPA Wins unofficial poll for best-smelling business in metro Detroit, ever. Owner Denise Porter strives to make her spa an oasis of serenity and charm. Ambient lighting, plush furnishings and an alluring blend of aromatherapy scents wafting through the air here can relax anyone. Soulstice features an impressive range of massage and skin care services, including seaweed detox body wraps, wild lime scalp massage, antioxidant facials, peppermint pedicures and onsite yoga classes to restore even the most jaded and faded. Also offers terrific rates for girly-fun spa parties. SPA JULIANNA This ultra-swank beauty spot in what once was the Mayflower Hotel in downtown Plymouth is wowing spa enthusiasts. The winner of numerous awards, including HOUR Detroit magazine’s “Best Kept Secret,” and the Observer-Eccentric’s “Best Spa,” Julianna offers all the luxuries you expect from a spa. This retreat is a real treat. TAMARA INSTITUT DE BEAUTÉ A star of the spa circuit, Tamara was exfoliating and mud daubing long before it was trendy. In fact, she had to pretty much explain to all us hicks in the metro area what a spa was because she is an innovator. Even if Tamara spells beauty in an unusual way, she can make you one. TOUCH SPA Make every day black tie at Touch, where you’ll feel as good as you look after their beauty experts lay their hands on you. Owners Elizabeth Arsov and Barbara Deyo have long been sought-after throughout the city and beyond for their skill as makeup artists. The pair finally blended their talents to open Touch in 2004. Within a few short months, Touch was voted “Best Spa in Detroit” by Real Detroit, and Deyo, unsurprisingly, was named 2005 “Stylemaker” by HOUR. Allure calls them one of the best in the country for eyebrow shaping, massage and facials. This is where local celebs—from entertainers to TV personalities and sports stars—get their glam on, and you’ll look like a star for your special event after a trip to this “fix, feel, finish” spa. For all-over body healing, try the signature Thai massage, Paul Scerri facial or cellulite-reducing treatments. Or, triple the size of your lashes—Touch is the first place in Michigan to offer eyelash extensions that last up to two months and they have added permanent makeup and airbrush tanning as well as hair styling. Don’t leave without browsing Touch’s boutique, which carries hot jewelry, fun clothing and cool accessories by local artists, along with private label cosmetics that allow you to re-create your new look at home. TRUTH REJUVENATING CENTER SPA & SALON This 4 ½ star award-winning gem is your destination spa at home. Truth provides the experience of a physical, emotional and spiritual day retreat. Bringing a feeling of balance and wellness through nurturing, healing and beautifying, Truth is committed to enhancing the quality of life and image of their guests. The environment at Truth is soothing to the soul. The tranquil color scheme and exotic fabrics carry a contemporary Asian influence, coupled with superior products and excellent service provided by highly motivated professionals. The guests rave about the powerful positive energy. As you open the beautifully hand carved doors of china you enter the spa area, a sanctuary from the loudness of the world. Whether it is a trickling fountain or the invigorating rhythm of a Vichy shower, there is no other element that soothes the senses quite like water. Wet services are an integral part of Truth. These services are not just for women. Ancient spas were originally created for men. At Truth, they remember the past and move forward with the latest and most beneficial spa therapies and services. Suzanne Briggs and Sandra Finklestein have created a working environment where the entire staff demonstrates excellence, integrity and enthusiasm. State of the art equipment along with their well-respected image is the catalyst for their success. Open 7 Days, gift certificates available. UTOPIA Tita and Kelly own and operate this popular upscale salon and spa on Northville’s main drag. In fact, it’s so popular, by the time you read this Utopia may already have expanded into their new three-story location next door. In addition to the hair and make-up artistry (pedicures and manicures as well) they will beautify and revitalize your entire face and body in a soothing European atmosphere. Spa services include facials, body care, and waxing done by educated professionals. They offer five different massage types including deep tissue and hot rock. They carry a number of hard to find beauty and personal care products. Euphoria is also known for exceptional accessories such as jewelry and handbags. VISAGE SPA A haven of rejuvenation, Visage can give you the kind of long lasting results not available at a traditional spa. Long lasting, because it is also a medical day spa offering collagen injections and microdermabrasion under the direction of plastic surgeon Dr. Freedland. So if the organic facials don’t keep it firm, you can always get a little Botox boost. VISIONS SPA SALON Visions Spa Salon is a grand 12,000-square-foot building, one of the largest fully operational spas and salons in the state. Often compared to fine destination spas, Visions is a one-of-a-kind facility located in western Oakland County, catering to 1,200–1,400 spa and salon clients each week. The spa is a private oasis primed with the latest in services, offering guests a spa concierge-escort into a world of relaxation, reflection and revitalization. The salon at Visions features over 30 stations and offers the latest in styles, cut and color. In addition, Visions has a beautiful 2,000-square-foot gift boutique that features the greatest in health and beauty, jewelry, antiques, lamps, art, accessories, spa and salon products, and makeup from around the world. THE WOODHOUSE DAY SPA Let the journey of relaxation begin as you change into a luxurious robe and slippers, take a seat in the tranquil Quiet Room and sip on a cup of specialty tea while you await your treatment. Unwind and indulge as you enjoy the ultimate spa experience as their professionally trained staff relax the mind, feed the spirit and rejuvenate the body. With over 70 different services as well as health and wellness programs, Woodhouse takes spa visits from a level of luxury to a necessity. Begin your massage with a Vichy Refresher, invigorating you from head to toe, assuring restoration and renewal. Experience the four-hand Signature Massage performed by two therapists perfectly mirroring a balanced and seamless movement to induce deep relaxation. Reclaim yourself with a Wellness Package that will stimulate and energize your body, leaving you relaxed and rejuvenated. Detoxify with a Rejuvenating Seaweed Wrap, Nirama Detox or Vida-Muscle Relief Wrap. Relaxing hand and foot treatments include a complete manicure and pedicure along with the perfect polish. All services are designed to provide guests the opportunity to de-stress, enhance their health and be spoiled from head to toe. © 2008 Guide to Detroit, LLC |