Although many of us flock to San Diego spas and salons in the search of pampering and relaxation, some of the best skin care lines and shopping for the home is also found here.
Soy candles, skin care collections, body butters, accessories and even clothing can be discovered in many local beauty refuges. And true to San Diego’s vivid city and talented characters, these shops also feature our region’s gifted artists’ work draped along the walls.
Discover ten San Diego salon and spa art boutique combos.
Disconnected Salon – North Park
From the outside, Disconnected may look like a hip lounge, but the North Park staple offers well-trained stylists with great interior design elements. From hyper modern bar booths to disco-shaped lights and dangling dryers at each station, Disconnected is a great addition to the artsy neighborhood. Their walls are also adorned with art from area artists, and this element has become known as Gallery AKA. Check out Ray Street for other great North Park art galleries. (pictured main)
Beehive Waxing Salon – Carlsbad
A personal favorite, the Beehive is one of the best places to get waxed in San Diego and also offers some of the best boutique items for personal care, accessories, clothing, seasonal knick knacks and bridal gifts. The boutique changes shape with every holiday and you can expect to see new trends in the store on a monthly basis. (pictured left)
A Style Concierge –
Downtown
A Style Concierge is most known for its high fashion hairstylists, high profile owners and pre-style events in some of Downtown’s hottest night spots. But don’t forget to check out the boutique inside for the best trends in denim, handbags, jewelry and clothes. It’s one your one-stop shop for the best style Downtown San Diego has to offer.
Spa Tiki – Downtown/Little Italy
Locals venture to Spa Tiki for island atmosphere without leaving the mainland with spa treatments inspired by ancient island customs. However, the boutique offers some great retail therapy before or after a soothing spa treatment. From skin and body care to things for the home and closet, don’t forget to linger around for some quality products inspired by the islands.
Salon Radius – Solana Beach
Salon Radius intermingles a staff of highly talented aestheticians and edgy hair stylists with a boutique that offers trendy handbags, jewelry, body care, candles and other accoutrements. Salon Radius also changes up the scenery up every few months with paintings from local artists, so don’t be surprised if you see new pieces each time you go in. (pictured left)
Catamaran Spa – Resort on Mission Bay
The boutique at the Catamaran Spa offers their own private label of products, along with other quality skincare products that reflect the tropically inspired spa treatments. Visitors to the resort can also drop by to purchase souvenir clothing, candles, perfumes and other spa staples.
Brow Lounge – La Jolla
For the perfectly coiffed brow line, residents hit the Brow Lounge for expertly shaped brows, along with facials, makeup applications and other waxing services. The boutique also offers some of the best products to maintain your clear face and perfect brows. Check out their all natural products to protect your skin and other advanced skin therapy solutions.
The Sanctuary – Ocean Beach
Not only is The Sanctuary Day Spa a great place to find personalized bliss in a cottage-like ambiance, but you can also shop for decadent items in makeup, skincare, body care, chocolate, art and jewelry. Owner Tracy Duhs makes it a point to offer her clients the best products in her boutique of high quality items that every woman must have. Tracy highly recommends Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, available at The Sanctuary. (pictured left)
Travis Parker – La Jolla
The contemporary salon is chockfull of meticulous hair stylists and has a pretty immaculate art collection under its belt as well. The salon features a new artist, usually San Diego born and bred painters and photographers, every two months to add to the stimulating yet relaxing environment.
Spa Velía – Downtown/Little Italy
This Green Spa not only offers exceptional beauty treatments, but their boutique also offers products that are mindful of the sustainability of the environment. From sweet-smelling candles to perfumes, soaps and skin care, Spa Velía’s retail products are fair trade and 100 percent cruelty free. The boutique is definitely a hub for all natural and organic products.
More notable boutique and beauty combos are Detour Salon and Boutique and Divinity Salon and Boutique, both located on S. Coast Highway 101 in Historic Old Encinitas.
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