Blowout
Winner: Colour Bar Studio
Getting a luxury hair care experience without the formality is Colour Bar’s specialty. The Tysons-based studio offers everything from a cut and color to extensions and texture treatments, and will leave you looking and feeling your best every time. // 1640 Boro Place, Suite 204, McLean
Winner: Salon Daniel
Find your very own “stylist to the stars” here in Northern Virginia with Salon Daniel. Owner Daniel Bechara has served clients from Arnold Schwarzenegger to Fran Drescher, and has gathered a team to help bring elite-level hair care to NoVA residents. // 6828A Old Dominion Drive, Suite A, McLean
Brows
Winner: Epic Beauty by Lizeth
Beauty doesn’t simply exist on the outside, it comes from within too, and Epic Beauty by Lizeth is here to help you feel beautiful in every way possible. Meet with the team to brighten up your face with well-designed brows, or go the extra mile with permanent makeup services and more. // 8233 Old Courthouse Road, Suite 240, Vienna
Winner: The SkinBarre
Tired of the ordinary brow routine? Meet with the team at The SkinBarre to experience the precision of microblading, and add additional services if you’re looking for the whole package (including lips, eyes and more!). // 1320 Vincent Place, McLean
Massage
Winner: The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
Don’t pass up your chance to be treated to a spa day at the region’s best location for massages, ranging in offerings from CBD-infused treatments to couples massage sessions. Plus, depending on when you book your appointment, seasonal offerings are available each time, making every visit truly unique and as enjoyable as possible. // 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean
Editor’s Pick: Origins Thai Spa
Treat yourself to the traditions of Thai massage, passed down for generations and ready to leave you feeling your best. The team at Origins Thai cannot wait to treat you to deep relaxation and muscle release, as well as welcome you into a restorative, caring environment. // 925 N. Garfield St., Suite E, Arlington and 46179 Westlake Drive, Suite 130, Sterling
Esthetician
Winner: Michelle Calvo, Complexions Skincare Studio
Northern Virginia residents have been lucky enough to get skin care transformation services from Michelle Calvo for over 15 years, as she has served the region since 2004. Her services include specialty, organic and botanical facials that are meant to treat and rejuvenate your skin every time. // 4211 Fairfax Corner Ave. E., Suite 200, Fairfax
Winner: Christina Kim, Skin Facial Bar
Christina took her own struggles with skin care and turned them into her lifelong passion, becoming a master esthetician and serving the Northern Virginia community for over 16 years. She is eager to provide high-quality, long-lasting results to everyone who’s looking to achieve their skin care goals. // 8300 Old Courthouse Road, Suite 240, Vienna
Facial
Winner: Glowmode Skin Clinic
Skin care does not have to be a struggle, especially with the help of Vienna-based Glowmode Skin Clinic. Meet with the team for a personalized facial and skin care regime, whether you’re looking for acne treatment, anti-aging or simply a fresher, cleaner look every day. // 8150 Leesburg Pike, Loft 18, Vienna
Winner: Skin + Touch Therapy Spa
If you’re looking for a team to truly promote your skin’s well-being, meet the professionals at Fredericksburg’s Skin Touch Therapy. Fresh facials and more are ready to leave your skin feeling smooth to the touch. // 714 Caroline St., Fredericksburg
Mani/Pedi
Winner: Organic Nails & Spa
If natural ingredients and sustainable practices are priorities for you, your next stop for a local manicure and pedicure should be Vienna’s Organic Nails & Spa. The location is dedicated to treating your nails to flawless and natural-based treatments that will leave you feeling great, both personally and environmentally too. // 346 Maple Ave. W., Vienna
Winner: Woodhouse Day Spa
Getting your mani-pedi at a full-service spa is the icing on the cake when it comes to treating yourself. Start your mani-pedi with a deep relaxation essential oil blend and let the worries of the world fade away, and leave with nails you’re proud to show off for weeks to come. // 1603 Village Market Blvd. SE, Suite 116, Leesburg
Personal Shopper/Stylist
Winner: Lindsey Evans
Truly a stylist to the stars, NoVA native and former Los Angeles resident Lindsey Evans has used her skilled eye and flare for fashion to style the likes of Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and Madonna, having gathered her experience under costume designer and celebrity stylist B. Akerlund. She has served the DMV since 2016 and is eager to offer her expertise to anyone looking to uplift their personal style.
Winner: Ali Hellmuth
The owner of Alexandria-based ALH Style is here to help you become your best self, whether that’s finding out how to fill your closet, or how to transform your personal, fashionable brand. Get connected with Hellmuth to be inspired by her positivity and empowerment on all things style!
Waxer
Winner: European Wax Center
When it comes to waxing, European Wax Center is the place to go. With multiple locations across Northern Virginia and the DMV, the well-known waxing brand offers everything from eyebrow and lip services to full-body hair removal. // Multiple locations
Winner: Skin + Touch Therapy Spa
This Fredericksburg-based spa earned two accolades by this year’s Northern Virginia Magazine readers, including the aforementioned facial services, as well as its waxing services. No matter what you’re looking for from the Skin + Touch team, you’ll leave with your skin better than ever! // 714 Caroline St., Fredericksburg
This post originally appeared in our September 2020 Best of NoVA print issue. For more like this, subscribe to our newsletters.
