Tag: beauty

The roots of a head spa (also referred to as a professional scalp massage) go back centuries in Indian and Japanese cultures, where well-maintained hair was a symbol of beauty. Modern versions vary greatly as proprietors look to add treatments that cater to their clients, and, in many cases, create viral moments for social media. I’ve been chasing a head spa high for almost a year. Here’s how a recent experience went.

Three local companies, from national brands to a start-up, are revolutionizing the daily ritual of shaving for both men and women.

Some nail salons are minimizing or eliminating water use in an effort to preserve the environment and appeal to customers who care about sustainability.

Cult-favorite beauty retailer Glossier returns to Ponce City Market—this time for good. The new shop opened August 11 in Atlanta with favorite products like Cloud Paint blush, Brow Boy pomade, and Milk Jelly cleanser, as well as exclusive local merchandise like a Mini Beauty Bag.

Owned by Atlanta native and celebrity stylist Dyana Nematalla, Tinte offers blowouts, glosses, color touch-ups, and keratin treatments as well as brow and lash services.

Housed in the former Water Room space in Buckhead Court, the eight-chair salon will offer the company’s signature waterless manicure and pedicure services with environmentally friendly polishes.

In March, Ariane Turner won $100,000 from Aveeno and Essence magazine as a finalist in their Skin Health Startup Accelerator, a program created to develop a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable skincare industry. Her line, Look Good Live Well, focuses on loving the skin you're in.

Suffering from frayed cuticles, hangnails, or dry, chapped skin after more than a year of diligent pandemic hand hygiene? You’re not alone.

Need a last-minute trim but your favorite stylist is booked? Craving a massage for sore, stressed-out muscles but don’t feel comfortable in a crowded spa? Both services are just a click away, thanks to a new crop of Atlanta-based mobile-beauty companies.

A love of art, people, and working with her hands drew Erica Bogart to the makeup industry.