Back to School (and Back to Your Beauty Routine) Downtown Edmonds

If your summer has been anything like ours, it’s felt a little feral, a lot whimsical in the very best way. 

You’ve been in and out of town on epic adventures, explored places near and far, eaten s’mores, sipped patio wine, and stayed up past your bedtime. 

And in all that, who has time for beauty appointments? Certainly not us! And probably not you. 

With the kids back in school and the weather starting to cool down, routine has come back into play. So have standing beauty appointments. Let’s get into where to have yours Downtown Edmonds.

Your Downtown Edmonds Mane Event

Beauty and the Barber

If a change in seasons brings an urge to change up your look (and honestly, who doesn’t feel that?), The Basement Salon will happily talk you through fall trends and update your tresses to match the season, your hair goals, and upcoming autumn activities.

Chroma specializes in color and cut with an emphasis on personalized service and quality. MODA has been an Edmonds staple for over three decades. Get pampered and load up on products while you’re there. 

Guys, Downtown hasn’t forgotten about you! Beauty and The Barber is a full-service barbershop and beauty salon. They’ve got the ladies on lock and give sharp cuts to men. Raad’s just a few blocks up on Main does a mean fade in a space where new school meets old school (you’ll know it when you see it).

And Let’s Not Forget Your…Other Hair

Sugarology Edmonds

Sugarology Edmonds is your Downtown Edmonds premier sugaring experience. If you don’t know about sugaring, it’s a healthier style of hair removal. Waxing takes skin with removed hair. Sugar doesn’t. Plus, at Sugarology, they’ll give you comprehensive skin care and free consultations. They also have a bespoke product line. All persons are welcomed and encouraged to find their happiest, healthiest self.

Seriously Good Skin

Ombu Salon + Spa

Whether you’re getting school-ready or investing in yourself on the regular, Downtown Edmonds has serious skincare solutions.

Ombu Salon + Spa is at your service for massages, facials, hair removal, skin treatments, scrubs, and more. Whether you grab a package, a membership, or just an appointment, you can customize your spa day to you.

Slate Salon + Spa will spoil you with a bunch of organic skincare service options, plus a whole array of eco-forward products. 

Accessorize with Lashes, Brows, and Makeup

Bellissimo Beauty Bar

If you want to shave time off your morning routine while looking fab (in the school drop-off line or anywhere else your fall mornings take you), Lashes by Louie has your lids covered with semi-permanent eyelash extensions. Tired of applying endless mascara? Their extensions give you naturally long, beautiful lashes.

Bellissimo Beauty Bar’s glam squad will help you update your makeup and will even teach you new tricks to accentuate your best features. A fresh makeup look paired with new lashes is the ultimate confidence boost.

Perfectly Polished Nails

Milltown Nails & Skincare

If your nails are looking a little worse for wear after a summer of adventures, Main St. Nails, Milltown Nails & Skin Care (psst, this crew will give you a facial and do your hair, too), and Nancy’s Nails are ready to get you back in the nail game. Whether you want a fresh manicure, pedicure, or gel polish that’ll last through the chaos of back-to-school season, they’ve got you covered. A well-maintained nail moment can set the tone for your whole day—and your whole routine.

Get Gorj Downtown

Back-to-school season is about more than getting new supplies and fresh haircuts (although those parts are very exciting in their own right). It’s about showing up for yourself and taking care of the person looking back at you in the mirror. Downtown Edmonds has everything you need! Stop by one—or several—of these beauty businesses to get your glow on. 

Show us where you’re getting beautified. Tag @edmondsdowntown in your posts on Instagram and Facebook!

By Whitney Popa, Photos by Matt Hulbert