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Best of NoVA: Readers Pick Top-Tier Beauty Services

Pamper yourself with some of the best beauty services in NoVA, as selected by our readers.

By Amy Ayres June 23, 2023 at 8:17 am

Clean cuts, fabulous blowouts, relaxing facials and massages: Whatever kind of beauty service you need, you’ll find it in NoVA. 

DUAL WINNER: Barbershop; Tattoo & Piercing Shop 

Winner   

Fury 13 Tattoo & Barbershop  

This Alexandria shop started with tattoos and has expanded to include a barbershop, too. It’s known for a friendly, laid-back, clean atmosphere and attention to detail. The six highly skilled tattoo artists put first-timers at ease and work patiently with you to create the art you desire. The barbershop provides a clean cut and offers beard trims. 25 S. Quaker Ln., Alexandria  

Runner-Up (Barbershop)    

Bearded Goat Barber 

4150 Campbell Ave., Ste. 103; 4201 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 145, Arlington 

Runner-Up (Tattoo & Piercing Shop) 

Brilliance Piercing 

421 Church St. NE, Ste. C, Vienna  

Blowout  

Winner  

Stylists at North 

Located in a bright, airy spot in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, the creative and talented stylists in this loft space will help you find the best expression of yourself. There’s no doubt you’ll leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated — and looking chic with a fresh blowout. 218 N. Lee St., Ste. 220, Alexandria 

Runner-Up   

Alya Salon & Spa  

139 Park St. SE, Vienna  

DUAL WINNER: Brows; Facial 

Winner  

The Beauty Effect 

Head to Haymarket to get the beautiful brows and glowing skin you covet. The staff here will patiently explain the process and work with you to achieve the look you want. Eyebrow offerings include waxing, tinting, and lamination. The range of facials offered includes dermaplaning, enzymatic, custom, and nano infusion. 4434 Costello Wy., Ste. 303, Haymarket  

Runner-Up (Brows)   

Sesen Spa 

112 Pleasant St. NW, Ste. A, Vienna  

Runner-Up (Facials)  

Skin Facial Bar 

8300 Old Courthouse Rd., Ste. 240, Vienna 

Mani/Pedi 

Winner  

Sesen Spa 

Even if it’s not essential, getting a fresh manicure and pedicure may give you a quick boost of confidence. Visitors can find the service they need at this spa, from the Never Basic mani or pedi to the Foot Fetish or On the Rocks pedicures. And if you just feel like a foot bath and massage without the exfoliation and polish, the Soak & Float option is for you. 112 Pleasant St. NW, Ste. A, Vienna 

Runner-Up  

Paint Nail Bar 

1520 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington; 1601 Village Market Blvd. SE, Ste. 117, Leesburg  

Massage  

Winner  

Origins Thai Spa 

Say goodbye to stress when you choose from a full range of massages at this spa’s locations in Alexandria, Arlington, or Sterling. Some of the 15 options include the Traditional Thai and Thai Herbal massages as well as the Ayurvedic, Shirodhara, or Origins Four Hands massage — where you’ll have two massage therapists working simultaneously to improve your circulation and help you with relaxation, creativity, and more. Multiple locations 

Runner-Up  

Sugar House Day Spa & Salon  

111 N. Alfred St., Alexandria 

Waxer  

Winner  

Luna Luxury Beauty 

Comfort is key at this Gainesville studio, where cosmetologist Karina Rincan offers a wide range of waxing services to remove unwanted hair. She aims to provide services in a judgment-free space where clients can feel confident and at ease. 13289 Gateway Center Dr., Loft 8, Gainesville  

Runner-Up  

Aleman Beauty Studio 

6801 Backlick Rd., Unit D, Springfield 

Feature image by Amie Otto

This story originally ran in our June issue. For more stories like this, subscribe to Northern Virginia Magazine.

Amy Ayres

Amy Ayres

Editor

Amy Ayres has been the Editor of Northern Virginia Magazine since 2022. She has previously worked for USA Today’s magazine group, AOL News, and ABCNews.com. Originally from outside of Boston, she moved to NoVA in 2000. She lives in Reston.

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