Whether you’re looking for a light summer refresh or full mental and physical reset, mark these go-to spots for bringing out your seasonal glow, from the inside out

by Elizabeth Hazard

Luxe and Luscious
Side Door Lounge in Holmdel offers everything from facials, airbrush tanning, and LED light therapy to microdermabrasion, massages, cupping, body sculpting, Reiki sessions, and more. Their Osmosis Infusion Facial offers a holistic form of micro needling without the harshness. “You don’t have to give your skin time to heal as you do with microdermabrasion,” explained owner Vanessa Papraniku. “You can bounce right back after a session.” It’s one of the only spas in the area to offer lymphatic drainage; just one session takes care of body bloat from head to toe rather than localized areas. In business just four years, Papraniku said that most of Side Door Lounge’s clients are through word of mouth. “Our clients are loyal customers. We are confident in what we do and like to provide an entire experience. Our clients love the way they feel after a visit and it shows when they keep coming back.” sidedoorlounge.vip

BEST TRESSED
If you’re looking to go longer with your locks or dare to go bold with blonde this summer, Mane Maven has your back and head. The award-winning salon in Rumson is known for its mastery of extensions, but boasts other swanky services as well, such as professional color, cuts, and styling. Armed with a strong team of experienced stylists, co-owners Christele Beam and Janine Mattera are passionate about the beauty industry, noting their clients are their “mane” priority. With summer in full swing, Mattera said more clients are coming in for blowouts for social events. “We have some clients who come in twice a week,” she said. Mane Maven offers treatments for hair damage from sun and chlorine, such as Balayage, color, and smoothing treatments. “We’re here to bring your hair back to life from sun and swim damage,” Mattera said. manemaven.co

GOOD FOR THE SOUL
Red Bank’s Soul Focus Wellness Center offers an alternative approach to healthcare through diet, exercise, and natural therapies. Staffed with a team of expert medical professionals, the center provides holistic care that lives up to its motto: “Where the focus is on you.” Soul Focus welcomes clients to tap into possibilities with Brain Tap sessions to optimize the brain’s full potential, reduce stress, and boost energy levels. Brain Tap uses technology to mimic brainwaves through sound. The symmetry of sound, music, and spoken words increases brainwave activity. Neurotransmitters are elevated to achieve calm, allowing for optimal function of both brain and body. soulfocus.com