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The salon selection in southeastern North Carolina is truly impressive. There is no way to list all of the possibilities or even all the categories. Instead, we offer some tips for finding your own special places and we'll tell you about a few of our favorites.Area offerings range from high-end designer salons to chains that feature bargain-priced haircuts. You can also support local students and get a great cut at Cape Fear Community College's Cosmetology Department, (910) 362-7352, or Miller-Motte College's Cosmetology program, (910) 392-4660. Both offer a wide range of beauty services at very reasonable prices.EGF 04-17-08

Wilmington

La Mirage
5003 Wrightsville Ave., Wilmington
(910) 395-4333

Five licensed, independent operators and a massage therapist occupy this cozy, home-like, full-service hair salon. These friendly, pleasant professionals also offer manicures, pedicures and body waxing. The shop is open Monday through Friday, but hours vary according to the operator. You may call the main shop number or call Joan, (910) 470-9278; Jeannette, (910) 264-5630; Maryann, (910) 392-2862; Phyllis, (910) 470-1778; or Eleanor, (910) 392-3553. Massage therapist Laurie Doody can be reached at (910) 612-2950. Appointments are recommended and take priority, but walk-ins are always welcome.EGF 04-17-08

The Mane Event
University Landing, 419 S. College Rd., Ste. 38, Wilmington
(910) 395-4939

Owner/stylist Krista Rose and the independent operators at The Mane Event are talented, skilled hair professionals. Here you can be assured of high-quality service, a pleasing result and a thoroughly satisfying experience. Offering permanents, color, cuts, styling and careful attention to hair health, The Mane Event is popular with men and women of all ages. They also provide facial waxing.EGF 04-17-08

Carolina Beach

Cut'N Up @ Tan Ya Hide
1140 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach
(910) 458-8267

Offering a complete selection of services to meet your individual beauty needs, the experienced Cut'N Up @ Tan Ya Hide staff prides itself on keeping up with the latest in coloring and cutting trends. On the list of services you'll find perms, cuts, coloring, high and low lighting, waxing, manicures, pedicures and artificial nail enhancement (including the latest in gel applications). They also offer tanning beds and massage with a licensed massage therapist.EGF 04-17-08

 Saks Hair Salon
604-A N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach
(910) 458-6410

Saks Hair Salon is a favorite with locals who enjoy friendly, personal attention in a relaxed shop where everybody knows everybody. A hair salon for the whole family, Saks specializes in haircuts for women, men and children. Their color services are also outstanding. Complete hair and nail services, waxing and special occasion packages are available. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday. Walk-ins are welcome.EGF 04-17-08

Southport

Watertown Hair
109 N. Howe St., Southport
(910) 457-4734

This elegant salon has been located in downtown Southport for more than a decade. Owner Marylynn Rehder welcomes old and new customers with a warm smile. While hair color for women and men is the salon's specialty, the professional staff offers a full menu of hair design and artistry. Visit the newly renovated spa room where the nail artist will pamper you with relaxing manicures and therapeutic pedicures using the latest techniques. Shopping for accessories? You will also find a corner of the salon that features unique jewelry pieces and fashion handbags, all just begging to go home with you.RP 04-17-08

Sunset Beach

Spa Rituals Hair Salon
1645 Seaside Rd., Sunset Beach
(910) 575-5435

The employees in this shop spoil their customers, making them princesses for a day by providing facials, manicures, pedicures, tanning and more. A complete line of beauty products is available as well. Looking for the perfect wedding updo? Call Spa Rituals for a free consultation. Choose from the services available and customize your package for the whole wedding party.RP 04-17-08

Topsail Island

A Beautiful New You
322 N. New River Dr., Surf City

(910) 328-2525

From the exotic Mediterranean-clay body treatments and seaweed mask facials to spa manicures and pedicures, A Beautiful New You offers several spa services. Massage options range from a basic Swedish massage to Hot Poultice Massage or Raindrop Therapy. After the massage, hop into "The Alpha 2010," a high-tech, egg-shaped dry sauna that takes clients from Jell-O to mush. A Beautiful New You is also a full-service hair salon, and tanning and waxing are available.  KW 04-17-08

Salon 520
322 N. New River Dr., Surf City

(910) 328-2525

If frolicking in the sun and sea makes your hair go wild, Salon 520 can help you tame the beast. The salon offers several great treatments and products for color-damaged and sun-damaged hair. Owner and stylist Ashley Watkins is a Redkin color specialist, and her fashion-forward styling makes Salon 520 a must-keep appointment.KW 01-29-08

 

   

 

 

   

   

Tanning

Body Rayz Tanning
5202 Carolina Beach Rd., Wilmington

(910) 392-5000

Exceptionally clean and well maintained, Body Rayz offers a number of tanning options, among them 20-minute custom beds with facials, high-intensity luxury beds, a VHR stand-up booth, and a high-intensity 10-minute leg tanner. These folks are experts in the tanning business and will assure you an informed, comfortable experience. Body Rayz is open seven days a week. They accept appointments, but walk-ins are also welcome.EGF 04-17-08

 Tropical Tans
5003 Wrightsville Ave., Wilmington
(910) 392-3311

At Tropical Tans, the friendly, certified staff, clean atmosphere and many amenities make your tanning experience pleasurable. Tropical Tans offers 30-minute, 16-minute and 12-minute beds, plus a standup booth, and a matrix high-pressure bed. Try their Mystic Bed sunless 38-second tanning spray booth, considered the best spray system in the world. They're open seven days a week and offer a wide variety of pricing and packages.EGF 04-17-08

 

 
   

Skin Care and Cosmetics

Caring for your skin is especially important in this climate. The sun's rays can do serious damage if you don't use protection appropriate for your skin type and exposure level. Local urgent care centers and doctors see a lot of wicked sunburns every summer. Wind, salt spray and sand blasts can be damaging as well. Every drugstore, supermarket, beach shop, sundry and convenience mart carries sunscreen products, though your largest high-end selections will be found in area department stores or salons. And now that you have that perfect tan, your hair is awesome and your nails look like a magazine ad, it's time to get a cosmetic makeover. The area has many Mary Kay, Merle Norman and Avon representatives, so to find one, ask around or just go back to the Yellow Pages. For a freebie, stop by any of the cosmetic counters at a local department store such as Belk or Dillard's. Many hair salons and most day spas offer makeup applications also. For more extensive or for medical services, you may want to check out a professional skin-care program.EGF 04-17-08

 

 
   

Wilmington
 

 
   

Sambuca Organic Lifestyle Boutique and Spa
200 N. Front St., Wilmington
(910) 343-0201

 

 
    Experience the tranquility of Sambuca. Whether it's a facial, massage, peel, waxing, reflexology or any of their other exquisite services that you desire, you'll feel pampered and rejuvenated here. Choose from their assortment of facials that include a custom organic facial, the shorter version power mini-facial, an organic fruit enzyme mask, deep pour facial, or a hydrating facial. The Beautiful Bare Back treatment includes steam, exfoliating, massage and Jurlique’s OPC mask. Their selection of massages includes basic Swedish Massage, Thai Massage performed on a soft mat, Deep Tissue Massage, Reflexology and Mom-to-be Massage, recommended after the first trimester. They even offer classes in yoga and Pilates. Be sure and stop by their boutique, offering a unique selection of clothing from designers incorporating organic, fair trade, renewable and recycled materials into their products without sacrificing style.EGF 04-17-08

 

 
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