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2 new medspas rejuvenate Houston with cutting-edge beauty boosts and skin-saving treatments

Alchemy 43 opened its second location in Houston's Memorial area.

Photo by Alchemy 43

For Houston self-care enthusiasts, summer just got a little more glowy with two new Houston skincare and beauty treatments hot spots opening this summer. From micro treatments and non-surgical medical aesthetics, we've got all the fresh details.

Vitalyc Medspa

Vitalyc Medspa is opening its flagship Houston location in Uptown on September 7. Founded by Houston-native Amir Mortazavi, Vitalyc Medspa has already achieved success with five premier locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex since 2020.

Boasting state-of-the-art facilities, Vitalyc Houston offers seven private treatment rooms equipped with cutting-edge equipment, advanced diagnostic tools, and state-of-the-art skin and body imaging technologies.

The medspa specializes in non-surgical medical aesthetics for the face, body, and skin, featuring a comprehensive array of treatments such as Botox, Dysport, Kybella, PDO Threads, Dermal Fillers, EmSculpt NEO, Coolsculpting Elite, Halo, Morpheus8, EMFACE, HydraFacial, Moxi, BBL Photofacial, Microneedling, Medical Weight Loss, Peptides, Hormone Optimization, and IV therapy.

Vitalyc Houston boasts extended operating hours (8 am to 7pm) and offers two exclusive memberships, priced at $99/month and $180/month, that provide free treatments and permanent discounts on products and services. The medspa will also offer 20 percent off all treatment packages to celebrate their grand opening.

Speaking of grand openings, expect an opening celebration on September 7 (6 pm to 8 pm). The evening will include facility tours, networking with the Vitalyc team, and perks: more than $50,000 in raffles and giveaways, swag bags filled with health and beauty items, complimentary consultations, and sips and light bites.

Vitalyc Medspa; 1800 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 6130; 713-983-1403

Vitalyc Medspa will open the doors to its posh Uptown outpost in September. Photo by Vitalyc

Alchemy 43

Alchemy 43, the female-founded brand loved for its micro treatments and skincare expertise, recently opened its second Houston studio at Lantern Lane (12524 Memorial Dr.).

Based in Hollywood and with locations across Texas, California, and New York City, Alchemy 43 aims to transform the traditional cosmetic injectable experience into a luxurious self-care ritual. Founder Nicci Levy has curated a range of specialized and innovative treatments tailored to each client's unique needs.

Lantern Lane marks Alchemy 43's 10th location and the fourth in Texas. "Nicci is excited about the second location in Houston and looks forward to helping Houstonians with their beauty and micro treatment needs," the beauty outpost shares in a statement.

During the summer season, Alchemy 43's trending treatments include Radically Radiant Plus (Microneedling + PRP), Clear + Brilliant, Hello, Bright Eyes, and Dermal Filler. A special A43 Society monthly membership goes towards treatments and complementary perks for those serious about self care.

Alchemy 43; 12524 Memorial Dr., Suite A; 713-843-7443

Alchemy 43 recently opened a second location on Lantern Lane in Memorial and specializes in microtreatments and skincare. Photo by Alchemy 43

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COWGIRL CORE

Western boutique Flea Style rides back to Houston with rodeo-ready looks

Photo courtesy of Flea Style

Founder and CEO Brittany Cobb brings Flea Style back to Houston, returning to the city where she first began at The Houston Flea.

Just in time for rodeo season, Flea Style is making its long-awaited return to Houston, giving shoppers a new River Oaks destination for boots, belts, and beautifully decorated hats.

The Texas-born brand will officially open its newest storefront in River Oaks on March 7, which is a full-circle moment for founder and CEO Brittany Cobb, who got her start in the Bayou City at the Houston Flea at Silver Street Studios. Since then, Flea Style has become a nine-location retail brand worn by celebrities including Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, Leon Bridges, and Post Malone.

“I’ve been looking for a Houston location for about five years,” Cobb says. “Each visit, I just never found the right spot that worked for the business at the time. Last fall, I visited, determined to find something, even if just a pop-up, to open by rodeo season. That’s when I finally found a location that checked every box and truly felt like our long-term Houston home.”

With the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo attracting stylish crowds to NRG Stadium through March 22, Cobb made sure Houston shoppers would have access to exclusives. The River Oaks location is launching with a small collection of vintage women’s cowboy boots, a special collection of kantha quilt capes and jackets, and 30 custom-decorated hats.

Flea Style’s new River Oaks storefront opens March 7, just in time for rodeo season.Photo courtesy of Flea Style

“We’re offering an incredible selection of vintage women’s cowboy boots,” Cobb says. “It’s only our second location to carry them, and we’re launching with about 40 pairs. We’re also bringing our fan-favorite Belt Bar, featuring blank belts and vintage buckles. Our Houston customer loves vintage and one-of-a-kind pieces, so I specifically shopped at the market with them in mind.”

Cobb tells CultureMap returning to Houston feels like she never really left. “The Houston shopper is so special to me, and to the company, because they’ve been a part of my story since before our first retail location,” Cobb says. “We go way back to my days as a collector, early entrepreneur, and a young mom starting my business. I’m so excited to be back in Houston to continue our story, face-to-face, and help our shoppers and fans create unique styles with pieces that aren’t offered anywhere else in the city.”

The Houston opening also coincides with a huge milestone for Cobb. She will release her debut book, How To Style A Hat, with a foreword by Miranda Lambert, on April 21.

Flea Style, 1963 W Gray St. 7019, Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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Founder and CEO Brittany Cobb brings Flea Style back to Houston, returning to the city where she first began at The Houston Flea.

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