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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Where to look and feel better in a flash.

Photo courtesy of Caitlin J. Doris

Color Queen

Caitlin J. Doris

providence-based hairstylist Caitlin J. Doris’s coloring portfolio runs the gamut of dimensional blondes and peekaboo highlights to flaming hot reds and vivid rainbow blends fit for a mermaid. And the cherry on top is you can also book her for specialty cuts, blowouts, styling, extensions and more hair services, as well as makeup application and lessons. Providence, caitlinjdoris.com

Photo courtesy of Caitlin J. Doris

Luxurious Facial

Beauty Habit PVD

An expertly done facial can take five years off your face. Personalized hydrafacials at this intimate Broadway studio help exfoliate, hydrate and rejuvenate skin, leaving clients looking and feeling their best. Licensed estheticians pamper guests with state-of-the-art treatments and high-quality skin care products so you can glow on with your day. 379 Broadway, Providence, beautyhabitpvd.com

Bikini Waxing

Wicked Skin

One couldn’t think of a more compromising position than sitting butterfly-style, exposed to all the parts where the sun doesn’t shine. But Megan Lowney from Wicked Skin distracts clients from reality just enough to make waxing less like the scene from The 40-Year-Old Virgin and more like an intensive spa treatment. The experienced esthetician cultivates an inclusive environment that’s welcome to all genders and especially LGBTQ+ friendly. Inside Pretty Things, 375 Washington St., Providence, wickedskin-ri.square.site

Blonde Specialist 

“BLONDEMEBECKY” Blonde Hair Studio

Becky Hutton’s blondies are like walking billboards for her skillful coloring and styling techniques. The stylist has been in the hair business for more than twenty-six years, settling into her Westerly location just three years ago. Hutton provides one-on-one appointments for lightening services and premium hair extensions to transform clients with formerly mousy locks into bonafide blonde bombshells. Just like her. 12 High St., Unit 105, Westerly, 449-0829, blondehairstudio.glossgenius.com

Supportive Fitness Community

Core Cycle.Fitness.Lagree

Wayland Square’s Core is more than just a gym, it’s a family. Instructors get to know members like best friends, remembering things like birthdays, commemorating accomplishments and showing support during life’s rewards and most challenging times. No matter what clients might be going through — cancer diagnosis, divorce or a loss of a loved one — Denise Chakoian and team are there to lift them up and take them to new heights. 229 Waterman St., Providence, 273-2673, corefitprov.com

Salon Escape

mūni haus of beauty

The interior design in this salon alone can make you breathe a sigh of relief. The warm peach and rose tones against a clean white canvas with a variety of live plants help set the tone for a relaxing transformation. The word “mūni” means renewal, and whether you experience a cut, color or styling from owner Jamie Millmather or her team, you’ll walk out feeling like a new person (especially after that head massage). 73 Kenyon St., Providence, munihaus.com

Hair Extensions

The TSG Experience

Maybe she’s born with it? Maybe it’s hair extensions. The TSG Experience salon owner Tom St. Germain never reveals his angels’ secrets, but if he has a hand in volumizing and lengthening your locks, then you won’t be able to resist telling everyone and their mother the secret behind your lusious, natural-looking mane. Lotus Salon PVD, 14 Imperial Place, Unit 102, Providence, 272-8278, stgermainstudio.com

Claribel Cordero leads a class at Bel Pilates Studio.

Pilates Party

Bel Pilates Studio

Every class at Bel Pilates Studio is high-energy and rooted in the belief that progress matters more than perfection. Founder and lead instructor Claribel Cordero brings advanced expertise in pelvic floor function, pressure management, and prenatal and postnatal movement, leading supportive classes designed to help pregnant and postpartum women build strength and confidence from the inside out. 560 Mineral Spring Ave., Unit 104, Pawtucket; 1397 West Main Rd., Unit 5, Middletown, 753-8579, belpilatesstudio.com

Photo courtesy of Dream State Beauty Collective.

Glam Squad

Look like you’re straight out of reality TV with this collection of fashion, photo, hair and beauty experts that work with cast members from “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island,” including our own cover model Ashley Iaconetti.

Creative Nail Art: Dream State Beauty Collective 

Dream State Beauty Collective’s nail techs handpaint the tiniest surfaces, producing press-on tips or direct designs that are as  unique as the person wearing them (just peep Ashley’s adorable Del’s, Big Blue Bug and Awful Awful nails on our cover and shown above!). Dream State is less of a salon and more of a creative clubhouse. 182 Taunton Ave., East Providence, 753-3261, dreamstatepvd.com

Glam Boutique: Sonya’s Clothing

Step into Sonya’s to browse the latest arrivals — and perhaps take a cue from longtime shopper Jo-Ellen Tiberi’s polished style. If you have a formal event on the horizon, trust Sonya Janigian to help you find the perfect ensemble. Her boutique has been the destination for quality fashion since the early ’80s. 766 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston, 946-2388, sonyasclothing.com

Glow Up Photography: Josh Adam Photography

Whether it’s a professional headshot or glamour or boudoir shots, photographer Josh Adam has a knack for making people feel completely at ease (and look hot while doing it). For our cover photoshoot, he helped “RHORI” Ashley Iaconetti strike a pose with poise. 1 Father Devalles Blvd., Fall River, Massachusetts, 508-558-0806, joshadamphotography.com  

Makeup Makeover: Glam Done Wright 

Where red-carpet glam meets Rhode Island charm. Led by award-winning makeup artist Erica Wright, this East Greenwich powerhouse is known for creating flawless, confidence-boosting looks that shine long after the photos have been snapped. 378 Main St., East Greenwich, glamdonewright.com  

Screen-Worthy Hair: Kauri Sartini

When it comes to looking and feeling your best, award-winning hair pro Kauri Sartini brings the glam and the good vibes. Sartini and her team specialize in on-location hair and makeup for weddings, special occasions and photoshoots. For our cover, she gave Ashley a subtly sparkling look. kauri.co  

One-Stop Glow Up Shop

AfterGlow Tanning & Wellness

Even if it’s the dead of winter, you can get a blast of summer at AfterGlow, a tanning and wellness studio where guests can take advantage of services like Full 7 Spectrum Light Therapy, the Cocoon Sauna Fitness Pod, teeth whitening, UV tanning beds and booths and a self-service spray tanning station. Membership packages include several service options to get you out of there and looking sun-kissed and radiant in no time. 468 Smithfield Rd., North Providence, 353-4826; 295 Main Rd., Tiverton, 816-5515, afterglow-tan.com

Mindful Stretching

Tidal Wave Training

Stretching is often treated as an afterthought, but Tidal Wave Training turns it into an experience. The studio’s seasonal outdoor stretch classes at Newport’s King Park Beach pair golden hour skies and waterfront views with stress relief, recovery and improved flexibility. If you prefer an intimate or group class inside the studio’s four walls, begin your fitness journey with beat-based cycling or heated mat classes such as sculpt, Pilates or HIIT — all designed to accommodate a range of fitness levels. 198 Thames St., Unit 3, Newport, 860-840-1782, tidalwavenewport.com

Memory Maker

M.Hainey

Take a blade of digital grass, mix it with notes of neroli, pear, orange flower ether, cedar and vetiver pixels, and you have perfumer Mason Hainey’s latest elixer, Ethernet. To Hainey, fragrances are memories, and he’s happiest as an alchemist in his studio, mixing notes and accords to conjure vivid recollections for those who wear his creations. The perfumer is busy these days: Ethernet comes on the heels of his newest collection of five genderless perfumes, and he just moved from his East Greenwich space to a sun-filled studio in Providence, where he’ll continue his life’s passion of making memories through scent. mhainey.com

A sound bath with Sacred Sounds.

Finding Zen

Soothe your stressed-out nervous system at these local healing havens.

Day Spa: The Lion Zen  

Tucked away in Warwick, this immersive wellness spa blends ancient healing traditions with new age recovery experiences. From infrared saunas, cold plunges and Himalayan salt therapy to red light treatments, meditation technology and aura imaging, this is the place to recharge, destress and escape the noise of life for a few hours. 1201 Post Rd., Warwick, 373-3552, thelionzen.com 

Headspa: Pure Headspa

Pure Headspa is where great hair meets great self-care. More than a salon, this sanctuary blends organic beauty, holistic scalp wellness and spa-level relaxation into one rejuvenating experience. The standout offering is the headspa — think of it as a facial for your scalp. From botanical scalp rituals and conscious color artistry to luxurious treatments designed to nourish both hair and mind, every visit feels like a reset button. 957 West Main Rd., Middletown, 508-762-8499, pureheadspa.com  

Mat Mavens: Bad Yogis Club

From cow barn to antiques store to photo gallery, the red barn at the Bad Yogis Club has undergone many transformations during its lifetime. Now, the judgement-free instructors there are changing bodies, one drumbeat, breath and asana at a time. Visit for a Pound class, an energetic HIIT session or some slow flow yoga and you just may find your body and soul altered as well. 1 Reservoir Rd., Cumberland, 337-9500, badyogisclub.com

Strength in Stillness: Sacred Sounds

The soundscapes of daily life are frenetic: wake-up alarms, dinging texts and ringing phones can rattle even the calmest of us. But using Tibetan singing bowls, chimes, gongs and bells, the seasoned practitioners at Sacred Sounds weave tones and notes into a calming resonance during sound experiences at its studio on the Providence-Pawtucket line. 545 Pawtucket Ave., Unit C101A, Pawtucket, 261-7081, sacredsoundsri.com

Photo courtesy of Bravo/Scott Eisen

‘Real Housewives’ Picks

We asked our local housewives to give us their top picks for small businesses in the state.

Alicia Carmody’s “Real Housewives” Pick:  Be Bronze by Marisa  

“A friggin’ spray tan saved my life this summer, and honestly, I almost feel like I need to do it more than I did. It makes you feel thinner. I don’t care what anyone says, it shows your muscles better and it just evens out your skin without getting into the sun.” @bebronzebymarisa

Jo-Ellen Tiberi’s “Real Housewives” Pick: Wells Fountain 

“Wells Fountain is near and dear to my heart. I have worked with them for almost a decade. Dr. Susan Stewart is incredible and she does a lot of treatments on my body. After having three kids, it doesn’t go back to the way it once looked, so she does fat reduction, skin tightening, lasers and CO2’s on my face.” 46 Wells St., Westerly, 596-0174; 132 Dorrance St., Providence, wellsfountain.com

Ashley Iaconetti’s “Real Housewives” Pick: Rinnovo

“I’ve been going to see Mary, who is the owner, for about six years now. My first facial, I told her I wanted my skin to be totally extracted with not a single pimple left on my face. She listened and cleared all my acne out. She’s the sweetest human being ever and so easy to talk to. Going to her feels like a little getaway.” 709 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston, 942-0444, rinnovori.com 

Elizabeth McGraw’s “Real Housewives” Pick: Wild Red Salon

“Lauren does the best extensions and always is attentive and manages to fit me in whenever I need.” 1850 Broad St., Cranston, 270-1154, wildredsalon.com

Kelsey Swanson’s “Real Housewives” Pick: Coast Guard House

“That’s my ex’s family restaurant, and it’s one of my favorites. I think you can’t get a better view in the entire state of Rhode Island. You’re eating and feeling like you’re on vacation at the same time. For me it’s about the whole scenery.” 40 Ocean Rd., Narragansett, 789-0700, thecoastguardhouse.com 

Rulla Nehme Pontarelli’s “Real Housewives” Pick:  Terrazza

“If anyone knows me, they know I love to support local, so this is hard. Terrazza is frequented by locals and everybody in the state and I just love it there.” 645 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 233-3223, terrazzari.com  

Rosie Woods’s “Real Housewives” Pick: Vibe Yoga Studio

“In the winter it’s so nice to go to a hot class and I love their vibe. They’re really nice and I love that they have cheaper classes that are affordable for everyone.” 333 Main St., East Greenwich, 533-2852, vibeonmain.com

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