If you are looking to pamper yourself this Mother’s Day or to give a special gift your mom will love, I am impressed with and recommend Touch of Grace Salon and Spa.
It’s one of those places in Hollywood that you’ve probably driven by a thousand times, never knowing the gem that it is.
I started visiting Touch of Grace because the manicurist Debora Turnball now offers the new Shellac manicure, and I wanted to transition from gels to something more natural. Because I don’t have time to visit a salon frequently, I need a manicure that lasts.
I’ll start with Debora and the Shellac manicure. The first time I went, she patiently and gently removed my old gels without using power tools! It was a long procedure but well worth it.
I was a little skeptical that any special “Shellac” polish could stand up to the strength of gels, but after weeks of my first Shellac manicure, I was pleasantly surprised. There was NOT ONE CHIP, and the only thing that gave away the age of my mani was my nail beds. My nails are now strong and healthy again. I’m hooked on the Shellac and tell all of my good girlfriends to try them.
While I am at the salon, I can’t help but notice that it is impeccable. In fact, on my first visit, a health inspector popped in unexpectedly and the spa passed the inspection on the spot. I love a small business that is run with great care and appreciate it even more when the staff is friendly and the prices are reasonable.
The Shellac manicure is only $25. Much less than the pink and white “gels” I was a slave to every three weeks. I put gels in quotes because what I thought were gels, Debora explained, were actually acrylics. Just so you know - if you think you are getting gels and your salon is using powder, you are actually getting acrylics and being charged for gels.
If you’re a man and you’ve read this far, I’m sorry if I’ve lost you, but there is something for you at Touch of Grace as well. 
Now I know this is a very sensitive subject, so I will try to put it delicately. From what I understand, if you are starting to loose your hair or enjoy the use of, let’s say, a ‘supplemental hair enhancement’, one of the stylists at Touch of Grace, Jeff Haettich, is a magician specializing in achieving a very natural-looking result. He also does women’s hair.
If you already have a great salon you love, then supplement your pampering regimen with a therapeutic massage. Salon owner Jackie Collazos is a licensed massage therapist and specializes in Bamboo massage. I hear it is amazing.
They offer every other traditional and many specialty spa services as well, from facials to waxing. Touch of Grace Spa, located at 4531 Hollywood Blvd., is worth a visit...or two or three. Check out the menu of services online at www.touchofgracespa.com or book an appointment by calling 954-894-3528.
