After-Hours Beauty in Dallas

The workday has finally wrapped. You're ready to ditch those corporate threads and put on your party shoes. Before you play kitchen beautician, consider hitting the salon. A blow out or change of paint not only plays up your naturally good looks, but it can also be quite cathartic. Take an hour (or two) to relax, get pampered and ready for the scene.

The only catch? It can be tough to find a spa open after six, or even three on a Saturday. Those stylists need social time, too! However, there are a few cool salons open until nine and beyond. Though that might not sound late to you club-hoppers, it can be a perfect timing to get freshly primped for the scene.

Make piggies pretty for those Vuitton strappy sandals with a "Put On Your Red Shoes" Pedicure at ZaSpa. Get swingy, shiny tresses with Thermal Reconditioning at Salon Pompeo. Plus, escape with a cocktail from their fully-stocked bar. Or, take a bit of time and indulge in a skin and soul upgrade. Davanti's Dance the Night Away Package includes an up-do, makeup application, mani and pedi. The Spa Sampler at Hollywood Nails and Spa includes a half-hour Swedish massage, mini-facial and a spa mani-pedi.

Don't let common sense go on holiday after-hours. Make salon appointments to avoid killing time in the waiting line on date night. Also remember to choose non-invasive, low-risk beauty treatments if you've got big plans. If you tend to respond emotionally to haircuts, or waxing leaves your brow bone fuchsia for hours, stick with a swell massage.

After your spa stop, let your newly refreshed skin glow through. Just swipe on a little lipgloss and spritz on the Bond No. 9. Whether you're strutting at Vain Lounge or enjoying an intimate dinner, it's easier to relax and enjoy when you look your best. And a little pre-dancing massage improves your groove, too.

Aqua
Vibe: Urban Haven
Spa Services: a full menu of medical cosmetic procedures plus aquassage, massage, exfoliation, peels, facial treatments, waxing & tinting
Customer Favorite: Scalp Refreshener-a rejuvenating exfoliant at the roots
Website: www.aquarx.com
Locations: SMU 6405 Hillcrest Avenue in Dallas
Uptown 2222 McKinney Avenue in Dallas
Phone (appointments): 214.443.0100
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday until 9 p.m.

Massage Envy
Vibe: Affordable Stress Relief
Spa Services: massage-Swedish,deep tissue, sports, reflexology, trigger point&cranial sacral
Customer Favorite: Swedish Massage-therapeutic full-body massage for relaxation
Website: www.massageenvy.com
Locations: Stonebriar 3685 Preston Road, Suite 159, in Frisco
Plano4709 Parker Road, Suite 430, in Plano
Old Town 5500 Greenville Avenue in Dallas
Phone (appointments): Stonebriar 972.370.ENVY (3689), Plano 972. 964.0600,
Old Town 214.575.ENVY (3689)
Hours: Monday-Friday until 10 p.m.

ZaSpa
Vibe: Opulent East-West Experience
Spa Services: facials, men's shaves and facials, peels & complexion treatments, tinting, teeth whitening, waxing, makeovers, massages, body care packages, specialty baths, manicures & pedicures
Customer Favorite: Golden Dragon-aromatic sugar cane scrub, wrap and shimmery massage
Website: http://www.hotelzaza.com/ZaSpa_ZaSpa.aspx
Location: Hotel ZaZa at 2332 Leonard Street in Uptown Dallas
Phone (appointments): 214.550.9492
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday until 9 p.m., in-room service until 11 p.m.

Davanti
Vibe: Aveda Environmental Beauty
Spa Services: hair color & design, waxing, body treatments, Aveda facials & massages, manicures & pedicures
Customer Favorite: Rosemary Mint Awakening Body Wrap-exfoliation and stimulating wrap with scalp and foot massage
Website: www.davantisalon.com
Location: 1800 S. Loop 288, Suite 222, in Denton
Phone: (appointments): 940.380.1196
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday until 9 p.m., Friday-Saturday until 8 p.m.

The Nail Spa
Vibe: Delightful Toes and Tips
Spa Services: massage, waxing, pedicures, natural and artificial nail manicures, tattoos
Customer Favorite: Paraffin Wax Treatment-hydrating dip for hands & feet
Website: www.thenailspainc.com
Location: 13350 Dallas Parkway, Suite 3335, in Dallas
Phone (appointments): 214.866.0888
Hours: Monday-Saturday until 9 p.m.

Hollywood Nails & Spa
Vibe: Pinot Grigio and Pedis
Services: facials & peels, massages, manicures & pedicures, waxing
Customer Favorite: Spa Pedicure-pretty pedi including cooling masque and foot massage
Website: www.hollywoodnailsandspa.com
Location: 3517 Oak Lawn Avenue in Dallas
Phone (appointments): 214.526.7133
Hours: Monday-Friday until 8 p.m.

Salon Pompeo
Vibe: Modern Style, Personalized Service
Services: hair cuts and color, waxing, manicures & pedicures, facials, massage, microdermabrasion, salt glow, waxing, airbrush tans
Customer Favorite: Moroccan Cocoon with Rassoul-micronized mud in a heated wrap to purify and refine skin
Website: www.salonpompeo.com
Location: 3227 McKinney Avenue, Suite 103, in Dallas
Phone (appointments): 214.979.0440
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday until 10 p.m.