The Art of Beauty

The Art of Beauty

Beauty, harmony and rejuvenation come together at The Art of Beauty in Frederick.

That was the goal for estheticians Laura Charuhas, Becky Carr and Connie Sell when they joined forces to open the cozy full-service skin and body care day spa in 2011.

Open Monday through Saturday by appointment, the spa boasts “a peaceful, relaxing environment.”

Soft and pretty, with sage green walls and hardwood floors, the spa “feels like a quaint little inn, tucked away just across from the park,” Charuhas said. “It’s very inviting and approachable, soft and pretty, feminine, but not uncomfortably so for our male clients.”

Sell recently retired, but both Charuhas and Carr perform four different customized facials, all using professional products. Clients may opt for the signature European treatment, which lasts more than an hour, or a condensed half-hour version. The Art of Beauty offers a deep cleansing facial, with moisturizer and sunscreen, which is a favorite for teens and college students, Charuhas said. A lunchtime facial is popular for moms on the go.

The owners take pride in adhering to “the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness,” no matter the service, she said, and also provide clients with guidance for home care maintenance.

With Art of Beauty’s online boutique now up and running, clients can purchase a variety of professional skincare products from exclusive brands such as Dermalogica, Dr. Temt, and Jane Iredale. Gift certificates are available for any of the spa’s services or products.

The spa also has two wonderful massage therapists who offer Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, and prenatal treatments.

The spa also provides face and full-body waxing services, as well as manicures and pedicures, brow and lash tinting, and eyelash extensions.

And a brand-new addition – custom airbrush tanning in a wide range of colors – “is a great little pick-me-up, even in winter,” Charuhas said.