In need of some R&R? Our editors rounded up the best facials and massages in the DMV.
Adora Aesthetics
From chemical peels to diamond facials, Adora Aesthetics is the place for all anti-aging and nonsurgical cosmetic needs. Headed by nurse practitioner and skilled aesthetic injector Heather Zade, the Clarksville medspa’s goal is to enhance guests’ natural beauty to help them feel confident in their own skin. After a treatment, guests are sure to feel like the best version of themselves. 12230 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, Md., adoraaestheticsmd.com
Aiyana Atelier
Aiyana Atelier is a boutique aesthetic studio founded and owned by Ashley Carmen, FNP-C. With locations in Alexandria and Middleburg, Virginia, this boutique practice focuses on enhancing and maintaining clients’ natural beauty throughout all stages of life. The expert team of aesthetic medical providers takes a personalized approach to each client. They develop customized treatment plans that address individual concerns using high-quality, medical-grade products and cutting-edge skincare technologies. Each facial is customized to the client’s unique skin type and concerns, optimizing overall skin health and appearance. The Express, Signature and Ageless facial options are tailored to meet your time and beauty budget. Multiple Locations. aiyanaatelier.com
Balian Springs
Unwind at this 100,000-square-foot self-care social club in Alexandria. Three floors of amenities include 16 hydrotherapy pools, eight saunas, a fitness center, a sushi bar, a cafe, relaxation lounges and a 13-room day spa. Discover rejuvenation with the Gua Sha facial using ancient East Asian massage techniques, or try the blissful Himalayan Salt Stone massage to harmonize the body’s electromagnetic field and central nervous system. 6432 General Green Way, Va., baliansprings.com
Bespoke Aesthetics & Wellness
Known for taking a “holistic” approach to skin and wellness, Adrienne Shostak was inspired to train in aesthetics at the London School of Makeup and Beauty in an effort to solve her own years-long struggles with acne and scarring. Adrienne and her talented team now fill the gap between traditional dermatology and spa facials. Stop in for the Bespoke facial, where clients receive a fully customized skincare session tailored to their needs. 3233 P St. NW, adrienneshostak.com
BlueWater Day Spa
This award-winning spa embodies the seamless fusion of health, wellness, natural beauty, and the essence of nature. With their nature focus in mind, Blu Water Day Spa offers the Egyptian Rose facial, Fire and Ice facial and more with a focus on the natural healing properties of plants. 5234 Nicholson Lane, Kensington, Md., bluwaterdayspa.com
DermaGlow MedSpa
Need a pick-me-up? At DermaGlow, a team of specialists is there to make your beauty goals a reality. With options including Hydrafacials, Fire & Ice facial, chemical peels, microneedling and more, there is something for every client’s beauty goals at DermaGlow. 8280 Greensboro Dr., McLean, Va., dermaglowlaser.com
Elle Aesthetic Arts and Plastic Surgery
Led by board-certified and fellowship-trained plastic surgeon Dr. Lickstein and director of medical aesthetics Zineb Moussafir, Elle empowers clients to feel their best. Love your skin, thanks to customized facial treatments like aquagold, microneedling, Ultherapy and more. 21021 Sycolin Road, Ashburn, Va., plasticsurgerynorthernvirginia.com
Four Seasons Washington DC Spa
Relax and unwind at this Forbes four-star spa, which sets the standard for excellence in the region. Visitors can indulge in innovative, opulent facials by Biologique Recherche and Ionixlight at The Spa, as well as relaxing and rejuvenating massages. 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, fourseasons.com
georgia leith skin
Headed by DC facialist Georgia Leith Ruggiero, this skincare studio gets to know its clientele and provides highly customized facials using the exclusive premium brand Biologique Recherche—and their opening a new location in downtown Bethesda this October. Clients can add on LED light therapy, dermaplaning, chemical peels or a micro-channeling treatment to best meet their needs and desires. 5481 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, Md., georgialeith.com
Georgetown Massage & Bodywork
Georgetown Massage and Bodywork has prioritized a client’s well-being and serenity for over 15 years. Founder Alison Alleva and her team of compassionate, highly trained and licensed professionals have been dedicated to assisting clients in attaining wellness, alleviating pain and achieving relaxation through various therapeutic practices. These encompass therapeutic massage and bodywork, infrared light therapy, herbal wellness consultations, natural product offerings, and informative workshops. 1726 Wisconsin Ave. NW, georgetownmassageandbodywork.com
Javan Wellness
Discover a more youthful self at Javan Wellness. Founders Anita and Ehsan Abdeshanian created an all-encompassing aesthetics and wellness practice to focus on the whole client. Book the Clear + Brilliant facial to give your skin a fresh glow or the Liquid Gold facial, better known as a plasma facial, to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Multiple locations, javanwellness.com
Kismet Skin Co.
After her experience as captain and member of the Washington Redskins’ cheerleading squad, Ashley Taylor learned the importance of skincare, which sparked her dream of being a medical esthetician. Today, Ashley develops custom-tailored facials through self-built and a la carte service menus at Kismet Skin Co. Clients can enjoy curated facials with options for microneedling, chemical peels and more. 5225 Wisconsin Ave. NW, kismetskinco.com
Moksha Aesthetics
Break free from city stress at Moksha Aesthetics in Potomac. Led by Hania Khorshidi and Erika Barry, this medspa offers top-of-the-line services from the acne-fighting facial to anti-aging facial, anti-aging sculpting facial, Glow & Go facial, hydrafacial and more. 10220 River Road, Potomac, MD., mokshaaesthetics.com
Milani Medspa
Feel younger and enhance natural beauty? Yes, please. Led by Kavian Milani, Milani Medspa creates individualized treatment plans tailored to help every patient achieve their health and beauty goals. With options including the Express facial, Signature Glow facial, and Lux Glow facial, clients will leave Milani feeling and looking their best. 2070 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, Va., milanimedspa.com
NM Aesthetics | Wellness
NM Aesthetics specializes in restoring volume loss and creating a natural and refreshed look. With a wide range of facials, including their antioxidant facial, osmosis facial, dermaplaning facial and more, there is something for every client. 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Va., nmaesthetics.com
Nordine Salon & Day Spa
Need a reset? Escape the city to the opulent Nordine Salon and Spa. Inspired by founder Nordine Elabassi’s Mediterranean heritage, the spa blends traditional Mediterranean techniques with modern innovations to deliver a top-of-the-line experience. Clients can book the specialty Hammam Ritual—a body scrubbing and hydrating service that takes place in a traditional Moroccan Hammam. Multiple locations. salonnordine.com
Oulmas Paris Aesthetics
From her early career formulating in a quaint French pharmacy to becoming a celebrated esthetician with over 15 years of experience, Sandra Oulmas does not disappoint. Looking to shrink your pores, improve radiance and smooth fine lines? Opt for the customizable Glo2Facial, which combines Oxfoliation with LUX ultrasound and a soothing lymphatic massage to detoxify and refresh your skin.. 3040 Williams Drive, Va., sandraoulmas.com
Pendry Washington DC Spa
Leave your worries at the door of Pendry Washington DC Spa. After stepping inside the elegant space, clients are greeted by a gorgeous lounge, locker rooms (housing comfy robes and slippers, of course), eucalyptus-infused steam rooms and five treatment areas, featuring one for couples. Treatment options include everything from the Harbor and Stone massage to the Protect and Rebalance facial. 655 Water St. SW, pendry.com
S+P MedSpa
From flawless facials and peels to lights, lasers and microneedling, Dr. Somenek and Dr. Pittman are redefining luxury skincare. S+P MedSpa believes that taking care of your skin is just as important as eating well or getting enough sleep, and the team’s extensive lineup of treatments is the proof. The miraculous mandelic peel, derived from natural bitter almonds, targets discoloration and wrinkles. The DiamondGlow dermal infusion uses advanced technology to exfoliate, extract and infuse, revealing radiant and rejuvenated skin. 2440 M St. NW, 5th Floor, spmedspa.com
Sanctuary Cosmetic Center
Find your glow at Sanctuary Cosmetic Center. The state-of-the-art aesthetic center is led By Dr. Soheila Rostami and a team of board-certified plastic surgeons to provide a personalized patient experience. Sanctuary Cosmetic Center offers DiamondGlow, oxygen glow, acne healing, hydrating and microdermabrasion facials tailored to all skincare needs, PRX Derm Perfexion and the No-Peel Chemical Peel Skin Tightening treatment to meet clients’ diverse skincare needs. 1650 Tysons Blvd., sanctuarycosmeticcenter.com
Silver Mirror Facial Bar
At Silver Mirror, clients can glow on the go. Born from founders Cindy and Matt’s desire to offer fast and affordable facials, Silver Mirror is designed for the booked and busy. Choose from a range of 30-minute and 50-minute facial offerings like the Party-Prep facial and the Hyperpigmentation facial. Multiple Locations. silvermirror.com
The Skinbarre
After working in plastics and dermatology offices and taking care of her mother’s skin when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor, Andrea N. Castro developed a passion for aesthetics. She was inspired to help everyone achieve great skin health, no matter their situation at Skinbarre. Clients can choose from facials like the Diamond Glow, Carbon Laser, CryoSkin and more to meet their specific needs. 1320 Vincent Place, McLean, Va., theskinbarre.com
SomaSou Med Spa
Dr. Dora Adamopoulos founded SomaSou to fill her patients’ desires for medically based aesthetic care with clinically backed treatments that offer the best outcomes. Inside, clients can book top-of-the-line services for their skin, body and more. Choose from options like the Customized Medical Grade Facials, Red Carpet and Hollywood Laser Facials, Chemical Peels, Skin Rejuvenation Facials and more. Multiple Locations. somasou.com
Spa at MGM National Harbor
Spanning an expansive 27,000 square feet, The Spa at MGM National Harbor is a haven of luxury. It boasts eleven exquisitely furnished spa rooms, a comprehensive salon, a state-of-the-art fitness center and an array of exclusive facilities. Delight in selecting the spa’s signature services, including the hydrafacial, CBD Restore massage and more. 101 MGM National Ave., Md., mgmnationalharbor.mgmresorts.com
Waldorf Astoria Spa
This gorgeous spa encompasses six treatment rooms, a serene Himalayan Salt Therapy Room, and The Sanctuary—an inviting relaxation space featuring private resting cocoons and a tranquil fountain. Not to miss: Enhance your special occasion with our exclusive offering—a 60- or 90-minute signature massage shared with your beloved in our lavish Couples Suite. Elevate the experience further by extending your relaxation time by 30 minutes, allowing you to unwind with Champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries in our private couple’s wing. Complete with a rain shower and the salt therapy room, adding an unforgettable touch to your intimate retreat. 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, hilton.com
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