B Rose Salon & Spa

Spa Review

A Rose by any Other Name.

Strolling down Lakeview's Southport Corridor, a lovely strip of shops and restaurants, I found B. Rose Salon and Spa. The modernly appointed, upscale space bustles with activity; an expansive retail area stocks up-to-the-minute brands, a hair salon faces walls of mirrors and crystal clear windows, and manicure and pedicure nooks are filled with clients catching up with each other and on the latest magazines.

I had booked two much needed treatments: a Customized Facial ($80) and a Half Hour Massage ($50). My massage therapist showed me to the treatment area, a serene massage room where tranquil music played softly as we discussed the specifics of my mini-massage. Let me start by saying that one should never underestimate the power of a mini-massage. A 30-minute session concentrating on the back, shoulders and neck can do wonders for both desk-bound executives and urban girls-on-the-go. (I happen to be both, so this was the perfect antidote.) The massage therapist began by applying a light oil, then she used gentle yet firm manipulations to delve deep into my shoulders, neck and back. I felt my muscles stretch as she rubbed out the tension. Utilizing her fists, palms and even her forearms in circular motions, she took extra care (and caution) covering all the troubled spots. Bringing me back down to earth, she used her fingertips for a delicate scalp massage, stretching down the neck. Then she turned my head in the opposite direction of each shoulder, releasing a big stretch through each shoulder and scapula. Success- it's amazing what you can accomplish in a half an hour.

Next, my massage therapist led me to another quaint treatment room - stocked with a variety of skin products and tools - where I would be receiving a Customized Facial. I was asked to jump up on a big feather bed and get comfy, and that I did. The esthetician explained exactly what a Customized Facial entails; traditional facial procedures tailored to suit my skin's specific needs. Most skin treatments at B. Rose are done with Dermalogica products and mine was no exception. The esthetician began by using Dermaolgica's Special Cleansing Gel for cleansing, followed by a Multi-Active Toner and Enzyme Peel for exfoliating. After extractions Dermalogica's Soothing Additive is used, followed by a Multi-Vitamin Power Recovery Masque for its soothing and antioxidant properties. Lastly, the Skin Hydrating Booster and Active Moist are applied to moisturize the skin.

I was in a twilight state, so relaxed, soothed and calmed thanks to her delicate approach (her fingers felt like feathers), the cooling affect of the products and the tranquil oasis of the treatment room - literally a world away from the hustle bustle of the salon area. She concluded the treatment by giving me a pack of samples for at-home use as well as some advice about staying away from caffeine and filling up on water. Both, she explained, would help maintain my skin's new glow.

B. Rose offers a wide variety of services from hair cuts, color, waxing and make-up applications to nail services and spa hand and foot treatments (try the apple oatmeal foot mask), plus integrative massage and facial services utilizing powerful vitamins and oxygen. I found the staff at B. Rose to be polite and professional. The space is chic and clean making B. Rose Salon and Spa an ideal escape for any Chicago beauty.

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