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Our 3 Favorite Gulf Shores Salons & Spas for a Relaxing Retreat to the Beach

There is nothing quite like a relaxing spa visit after a long day of excitement and exercise, which you will certainly get plenty of while staying in a Fort Morgan vacation rental. Visit a Gulf Shores spa and you will regain some vigor and come out looking and feeling great. And who doesn’t want to feel that way?

There are quite a few spas and salons in Gulf Shores, but there are three that really stand out in our humble opinion. Their services, staff, and rates are some of the best in town. When your muscles are feeling a bit tense or you feel like changing up your hairstyle or color while you are staying in a Gulf front vacation rentals, hit up one of these salons and spas.

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Shear Elegance Hair Salon

Liven up your hair with a treatment from Shear Elegance Hair Salon on Gulf Shores Parkway. They have been serving Gulf Shores for over 30 years now and love being part of this amazing community. Owner and stylist Laura received her cosmetology degree from Charles Academy of Beauty Culture and has been working hard for over three decades to make clients look and feel stunning. The stylists that work for her also value their clients and will work with each individual to give them the look that they want.

They do haircuts for men, women, and children. Just need a trim? They can do that. They also do a fantastic job with coloring hair. The stylists use the Igora 10-minute coloring system so you can get in-and-out in no time at all.

If you want your hair straightened, Shear Elegance does Keratherapy hair straightening, which is something their clients rave about. Shampoos, blow-drying, and waxing are all available too.

Highlights can be done when you come into the salon. You can get foils, painting, frosting, or chunking done by the stylist you see. Of course, hair straightening is quite popular here since the humidity outside can make your hair frizz up. The Keratherapy treatment is highly effective at combating frizz and will leave your hair with a long-lasting sleekness and sheen.

While you’re there, you can pick up some of their products. They carry Igora 10-minute colors, CULURA coloring systems, and REDKEN shampoo and conditioner. You can also get Scruples’ Urban Shock color treatments here, which involve no developer and no ammonia. You can take your pick from numerous soft pastels or vivid shades. There are also plenty of oils and hair gels in stock, so if you forgot yours at home or run out while you’re staying in Gulf Shores, stop by and stock up on the high-quality hair products you need.

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Mission 25 Hair Salon

Tired of doing your hair yourself inside your pet-friendly Gulf Shores vacation rental? Venture on over to Mission 25 Hair Salon, located along Highway 59. This full-service salon does haircuts, coloring with no cut, treatments for curly hair, perms, coloring for men, texturing, waxing, make-up, and even Henna eyebrows!

Hair cuts vary in price but are very reasonable. These stylists will do cuts for teen guys, teen girls, men, and women. Women can get cuts with no washes or styling or an advanced cut, wash, and style. They will also customize haircuts for children under the age of 13 so that your kiddo can look super cute in all the family photos you are going to take while in Gulf Shores.

For the curly-haired clients, there are curly hair cuts with no lessons, curly hair cuts with a lesson, curly hair cuts with new-growth color treatments, curly hair cuts with partial highlights, and curly hair cuts with both new-growth color treatments and highlights.

When it comes to hair coloring itself, the stylists here love the Balayage treatment. They will do Balayage highlights only, Balayage highlights with color, Balayage and a cut (in which colors can be sombre, ombre, or have cool tonal changes), an all-over color and cut, new-growth touch-up and cut, a partial highlight with new growth color and cut, a partial highlight and cut, an Ombre/Balayage and cut (which blends various shades from light to dark with colors fading from one to another), and a full highlight and cut. Whew, those sure are a lot of options!

Let’s not forget to mention The Blow-out Bar! You can get your hair blow-dried in some totally fabulous ways. Get it flipped out, bumped under, straight to the point, of the full effect with a ton of curls and volume.

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If it is texturing you need, try the Brazilian Keratin Treatment, which makes hair frizz-free, shiny, and straight. Your stylist will wash your hair afterward, and this treatment lasts at least 3 months. You can also choose to do the Keratherapy Smoothing System with a haircut. 

Also, there are a few add-on services that come separately. There is the 24/7 Highlights (7 highlights for $24 – no cut included) and the deep conditioning treatment where you will sit under the dryer and get moisture put back into your hair.

If you have a wedding in Gulf Shores, Mission 25 Hair Salon will come to the venue to get everyone ready. They will do other formal events and proms. Whatever it is that you need, these stylists feel it is their mission to make you look and feel your absolute best.

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CC’s Salon Day Spa & Boutique

Need to take a load off and take a break from all the physical activities there are to do in Gulf Shores? CC’s Salon Day Spa & Boutique offers an array of salon services, from haircuts to nails. Has the sun done a number on your face? Try one of the salon’s facials. You can opt for a Custom Facial, Deep Cleansing Facial, Express 30-Minute Facial, Dermaplaning, or a Microdermabrasion Facial. Teens and gentlemen can get facials catered to them too.

The massages are a hit here since they give you 30, 60, or 90 minutes to relax. You can also try the hot stones for 60 or 90 minutes. Want a deep tissue massage? You can book one for 30, 60, or 90 minutes. There is also a 30-minute neck, back, and shoulder massage if you just want to keep things simple. The Reiki session goes for 60 minutes and is meant to help rejuvenate your spiritual energy. Couples can book massages upon request.

You can also select from one of the Spa Packages. The first one is a 30-minute Relaxation Massage, 30-minute Facial, and a Pedicure. The second package is a 1-hour Relaxation Massage, 1-hour Facial, and a Pedicure. The third is a 1-hour Relaxation Massage, 1-Hour Facial, and a Manicure/ Pedicure (Mani/Pedi). You can also get just a Mani/Pedi if you’d like.

Find The Perfect Rental

There so many things to do in Gulf Shores. You might feel like you are constantly on the go here and do not have enough time to take care of your looks. However, you can take a break and find things to do in Gulf Shores that let you relax. Stay in one of our luxurious Fort Morgan rentals, where you will find comfort galore. After a long day on the beach and seeing all the attractions Gulf Shores has to offer, treat yourself to a salon and spa session. Relax and let someone else take care of you for an hour or two!