By JANET STOICA

When you enter Prestige Salon & Day Spa’s doors, the first thing you notice is fresh air and a clean and invigorating environment.  Wholesome. Healthy. Pleasant. Presitge is a 5-Star Safe Salon using the highest health and safety standards in all services. The spa’s standards are over and above the state standards. The freshness of the air you inhale and immediately notice or, rather not notice, is that there are no aromas or malodorous vapors from their nail service stations. Nothing. Nada. 

In keeping with owner Lorri Ducharme’s high health standards, the salon’s beneficial environment utilizes a state-of-the-art ventilation system that protects everyone’s respiratory health. The salon is equipped with source capture ventilation to the outdoors with a fresh-air exchange that employs a constant air recovery system. It really is a breath of fresh air. At each manicure station the system not only captures dust particles from your beautiful and charming nails while they undergo their beauty treatment, but it also eradicates any vapors from polish removers and other nail applications whether your fingers or toes. 

Ms. Ducharme’s salon has evolved from a simple mani/pedi establishment to offer a multitude of services for all ages. Ms. Ducharme and her professional staff are certified in just about all medical aspects of good foot health as well. Our senior citizen population can benefit from economically-priced toe/foot services like nail clipping as well as a foot evaluation where they specialize in servicing diabetic, at risk, and immune-compromised (e.g., anyone going through chemotherapy due to the high risk of infection) clients. The staff is trained in and certified through MediNail which takes them to a higher level of sanitation procedures in the use of autoclaving, disinfecting, and sterilization procedures.

Their manicure nail-coloring products do not use artificial products like acrylics or gels. Everything is natural and non-hypoallergenic, a completely different experience than what most clients are accustomed to. Dazzle Dry Performance Polish is their preference for customer-approved nail-color applications. The product is no chip, lasts 7-14 days, is made entirely from vegan products and bio-organic, does not require the use of UV light and dries in just five minutes. “We used to fix nail smudges often before Dazzle Dry,” said Lorri, “but not anymore. This product is truly wonderful. We prep the nail first with a moisturizer and strengthen the nail then a base coat is applied which is a proprietary blend, following this a second coat so the chip prevention is established.” Their full pedicure stations offer a fleet of very comfortable plush chairs along with the use of luxurious hammered copper foot-soaking bowls. The copper is more sanitary as well as naturally anti-microbial and anti-bacterial while it also holds the heated foot bath water temperature longer.

There is certainly more that Prestige now offers and that is a host of services certainly not found in this little corner of our world.  In addition to wellness manicures and pedicures, there are two skin-care estheticians for your soothing facials based on your personal skincare analysis results including clarifying, vitamin infusion, oxygen RX, hydro facials, derma-planing, hydro jelly masks, and LED light. In the next year, the salon will also offer Botox and fillers administered by a Registered Nurse.  Eye-lash extensions, either full sets or fills are also available.

There is organic spray tanning which eliminates the need for sunbathing. The tanning lasts for 7-10 days. Here you can tan just your face, partial body, or full body by choosing their plans offering discounts on multi-applications.  Salt and halo therapies (breathing in microscopic salt particles) are one of the newest services at Prestige. The salt doses are said to be of benefit for many of us with respiratory issues. The pure-grade sodium claims to be of benefit for those with allergies and colds. 

Soothing massages as well as hypnosis are the missions of their well-versed and respected therapist-in-residence with high praise from many clients.  Relaxing your muscles and taking away your soreness could only be one of the greatest benefits we all seek. You owe it to yourself to make an appointment with their well-qualified massage therapist.

Additional services include Water and Sky Reiki which is a Japanese meditative practice promoting relaxation and helps to reduce stress and anxiety. A light touch to greater wellness for sure. 

Perhaps the most unique experience you’ll encounter at Prestige is when you enter and relax in their living room complete with a sofa and chairs, coffee table sitting upon a uniquely cool rug in front of a faux fireplace that adds a nice ambience.  Sturdy tables and chairs sit along the floor-to-ceiling front windows, allowing a view of busy Main Street.

A coffee/tea/beverage bar also welcomes you with a few snacks to indulge in while you await your relaxing treatments.  Their living room is also available to rent for small gatherings like Pampered Chef, Jewelry demos, bridal showers, get-togethers, or meetings on the days the salon is not open for business. 

Prestige Salon & Day Spa, 118 Main St., Webster. Hours: Mon/Tues/Thurs 10-5; Wed/Fri 10-7; Sat 9-2. Phone: 508-671-0069.  ThePrestigeSalon.com       

Contact Janet:  [email protected]