The Avalon Salon & Spa in the West Village is the place for anyone who wants to be pampered in true Dallas fashion. The full-service salon is always buzzing with trendy, well-groomed men and women of all ages getting cut, colored, dried and styled. But open the door to the Aveda spa, and you're immediately transported to a calmer place. The Asian-inspired décor and trickling rock waterfall instantly slow you down. Let your creative juices flow and customize your own package. Any three or more spa services will be discounted 10 percent. Or simply indulge yourself with a Brazilian bikini wax ($60), which the spa has become famous for. Make someone's spa wish come true...Spa Wish Gift Certificates

Southern Methodist University students flock to this University Park salon and spa, but don't think it's just about the youngsters. Aqua takes its skin care seriously and is one of the few salons in Dallas carrying Sonya Dakar, the namesake skin-care line of Hollywood's aesthetician to the stars. Ms. Dakar targets skin types to achieve specific goals, whether your needs are about aging, discoloration or scarring, and her products are so sought-after they were featured in this year's Oscar baskets. The Sonya Dakar Clinical Fitness Treatment Facial ($100) is sure to shape up any skin type and is one of the salon's hottest treatments. Aqua also has the popular Fresh products, and its Fresh Brown Sugar Body Scrub ($60) is a 25-minute treat that exfoliates the body with rich brown sugar and a mix of oils. The scrub leaves the body fresh, soft and smooth and ready for the summer sun. Make someone's spa wish come true...Spa Wish Gift Certificates