Sugared and Bronzed plans to open at this suite in Hillside Village. Photo by Renee Umsted.
Sugared and Bronzed is planning to open a location at Hillside Village shopping center.
The spa offers sugaring, a method of hair removal, and spray tanning. Representatives from the company tell the Advocate they’re aiming to open this November at 6465 E. Mockingbird Lane, suite 440, which is the former Weight Watchers Studio between the Lakewood mural and Texas Goods Co.
The first Sugared and Bronzed studio was established in Santa Monica by co-founders Courtney Claghorn and her husband, Sam Offit.
The business has locations across California, New York and Pennsylvania.
This is the latest service-centered business to open at Hillside Village. Alchemy 43, which specializes in cosmetic microtreatments, microneedling and skin resurfacing, is also planning a location for the shopping center. These two yet-to-open businesses are in addition to The Lash Lounge, Spectra Salon, Boardroom Salon for Men, Vie Nail Bar and Massage Heights.
As more consumers seek out non-invasive treatments to refresh and rejuvenate, curiosity around cosmetic procedures has also spiked. Enter YouTube: the new waiting room for potential patients. Here, viewers can explore a variety of procedures from the comfort of their home, watching trusted professionals explain techniques, outcomes, and even common concerns. It’s a natural evolution of the consultation process, offering clarity before a single appointment is booked.
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