Brandon Patch Picks: Spas and Salons

Looking to renew your spirit, reinvigorate your body and just plain relax for while? You can find that and more at Brandon’s spas and salons, where a little “me” time might just leave you feeling like a new person.

So says Brenda Alfonso of , who has been in the business for 15 years.   

“People tell me they feel good after their treatments,” Alfonso said.

And it’s not just women who are enjoying beauty treatments and massages these days. More spas and salons are catering to men with hair, skin and beauty treatments.

For those looking for a free weekend spa treatment, Brandon Patch is part of a nationwide Patch Spa-liday Sweepstakes  in which one grand winner will be whisked away to their choice of a New York City or Los Angeles location for a weekend of rest and relaxation, including a day of pampering at a premier spa. The trip includes roundtrip airfare and luxury hotel accommodations. Entrants will automatically receive discounts and deals on local family and mom-friendly products and services.

Each week, Patch will run a feature called Patch Picks, highlighting editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more. 

You’ll find useful lists to help you, your family, friends, and significant others find the best places for everything from Sunday brunch to New Year’s Eve celebrations, pumpkin patches, date-night destinations, florists, girlfriend nights out, kids party places, parks and more.

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As for spas and salon, here’s some additional suggestions: 

• A sanctuary for beauty and wellness in Florida since 1999, Divine Designs Salon & Spa, 1606 Oakfield Drive, features a team of professional therapists who strive to employ the latest and most innovative techniques to invigorate your mind and body. The spa has been recognized as a Five-Star beauty destination by New Beauty Magazine, a L’Oreal Professionel Black Diamond Salon, and a Bioelements World Class Elite Spa. Among the services offered at Divine Designs are anti-aging skin care, facials, demi treatments, makeup, cellulite detoxification, spa body treatments, waxing message therapy and a nail spa. Call: (813) 661-3737. 

• A full service salon,, 110 Lithia Pinecrest Road, Brandon, features hair, nail and pedicure services and will cater to walk-ins as well as appointments. With a friendly, customer-focused staff there is very little wait time here for those who call ahead. Perfect 10 also stocks plenty of hair care products to keep that salon look going when you are home. Call: 813-685-8477.

• , 146 W. Robertson St., Brandon, features a full range of salon services as well as several rooms for those like their pampering in private. From head to toe, this salon has you covered with pedicures, manicures, wraps, facing, waxing and hair-styling. Call: 813-655-9727.

• , 111 N. Kings Ave., is a full-service spa that offers a variety of facial and body treatments. The atmosphere of this spa is very tranquil, and they use high-quality products including Phytomer. Call: 684-9191.

• Asonipse Spa and Salon, 6136 Winthrop Town Centre Ave., Riverview, features a full line of Aveda products. The eco-friendly company produces natural-ingredient products based on plants and flowers essences. In addition to hair products, the line includes makeup, candles, oils, perfumes, body lotions, soaps and salts and a full line for men. Services include highlighting special packages and services and detailing costs. Massages include fusion stone, Swedish and deep tissue; hand and foot services include "essentials aroma" and sport manicures and pedicures. Call: 813-662- 3848.

Search for more ideas with the Brandon Patch directory for spas and salons.