5 Best Spas in Brentwood

Brentwood has a surprising number of spas that offer a variety of packages, services and specialties. They range in style from clinical to cozy and offer the latest in skin care products and procedures. Some are more salon-like than spa. Here are the Patch top choices:

In the heart of the San Vicente Business District in an upstairs studio in one of Brentwood’s oldest buildings, Unity Studio is the Patch top choice. A full-service spa that specializes in anti-aging and organic body treatments, it is a surprising retreat in an uber-relaxing atmosphere. Located above at the intersection of Gorham and San Vicente, the entrance is through a small stairway between restaurants. This spa provides a surprisingly otherworldly experience.

Unity Spa addresses holistic health and beauty with a unique array of advanced services and organic options for all services. All  the practitioners are seasoned, experienced and mature. Owner Sabrina Faith has created a zen-like atmosphere. Unity offers the Endermology/LipoMassage, an FDA-approved therapy for the treatment of cellulite. Cryo stemcell therapy for the delicate skin of the face introduces bovine cells applied with a micro-current to inspire new collagens and essential fatty acids to improve the appearance of aging.

Services include:

• Facials - including glycolic and lactic acid peels, microdermabrasion, cryo stemcell therapy, clarifying, toning and oxygen therapy
• Body Treatments - including organic air brush tanning, toning and contour treatments, body wraps, including a unique 4-layer bodywrap to reduce cellulite, enhance weight loss and eliminate toxins and a micro-current smoothing technique!
• Massage - Deep tissue, Swedish, Acupressure and Aromatherapy Massage
• Hair Styling - Extensions, Color, Blow Dry, Corrective Color, Conditioning and Straightening Treatments
• Waxing - Including Bikini, Arms, Legs, Facial, and Brows
• Lash and Brow Tinting
• Nails – Spa Manicure and Pedicure

Tucked away from the noise of Sunset Blvd. at the 405 Freeway, the Sanctuary Spa at the Luxe hotel offers a little bit of heaven to hotel guests and visitors. Sanctuary Spa has a bit of hotel-spa synergy that could include a luxurious Superfood Salad with seared Ahi by the pool or a Sunday live jazz brunch with 94.7 the Wave Radio with your spa package. Spa parties are available as well as pet massage (the Luxe is pet-friendly). Some spa services are also available poolside.

The Sanctuary Spa features yoga, skin and body care in a resort setting with all the amenities. A great weekend getaway right at home.

Services include:

• Facials – Including several anti-aging treatments using collagen, retinal and peptides or oxygen treatments, as well as peels, dermabrasion, clinical exfoliation and more
• Body Treatments – “Squeeze Me, Wrap Me, Make Me Wine” wraps the entire body in a Wine and Champaign mask to promote health. Other treatments include Body Contour and Cellulite Wraps, Detox and Aromatherapy. Reflexology is also offered.
• Massage – Therapeutic massage, hot stone, aromatherapy, deep tissue and any combination
• Waxing for men and womenEyebrow and Sideburn tints
• Energy Healing
• Nails – Spa Manicure and Pedicure

The Brentwood Retreat has a stunning array of facial treatments, offers non-surgical anti-aging treatments, hair removal packages for men and women and hosts a plethora of body treatments to promote health and rejuvenation. Now located on Barrington Place, this new location offers space and comfort with an Asian-fusion atmosphere.

Services include:

• Facials - Includes eight different peels, including the VI Derm Peel, for rapid exfoliating and rejuvenation; Microdermabrasion and Myotonology
• Body Treatments – Bioslim Wrap, Kai Body Glow, the Alpha Spa and more
• Massage – with essential oils
• Waxing for men and women – From eyebrows to shoulders
• Tinting – Eyebrows and Lashes
• Nails – Spa Manicure and Pedicure services, including gels

Zumani Nails and Hair Day Spa

Zumani is a bustling, all-around day spa with bright colors and features. It's family-friendly atmosphere vibrates with intensity and a friendly, neighborhood feeling. Specialty services include expert nail care with the latest in manicure products and styles with a special menu for children. The spa also offers salon services for hairstyling, including children’s hair and up-dos.

Services include:

• Facials – European deep cleansing and exfoliation, oil-control and anti-oxidant-hydrating
• Body Treatments – a full 80-minute massage followed by a marine salt exfoliant and mineral bath chaser
• Massage – Therapeutic Swedish, Sports massage, Deep Tissue and Maternity
• Waxing – Bikini, legs, eyebrows, chest, back, face
• Hair – Color, cut, styling and children’s hair; straightening and perms
• Nails – Manicure and Pedicure specialists, children, men and women, including gels, acrylics, silks and fibers

Azalia Salon has been a Brentwood fixture since 1989, featuring European elegance and styling. Six hairdressers, each with over 20 years of experience, offer styling and expertise in a rich, friendly atmosphere.

Services include:

• Facials – With 25 years experience, the practitioners at Azalia are professionals in fine European skincare techniques. Their facials feature Sothys skincare products.
  
• Massage – Therapeutic massage
• Waxing – For men and women
• Tinting – Expert tinting for brows
• Color Specialists – Corrective color specialists
• Nails – Some of the most popular nail care specialists in Brentwood
• Acupuncture – Holistic attention to your health
• Hair – Some of the finest hair-care specialists in the area, each with over 20 years experience styling hair for men and women; Scalp rejuvenation treatments to stimulate healthy hair; complete makeover services