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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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Wear for a cure

Kendra Scott and Houston influencer craft milestone breast cancer awareness collab

Kendra Scott x Nasreen Shahi from @heynasreen collection

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Nasreen Shahi teamed up with Kendra Scott for the brand's first collection in which every piece contributes to a charity.

Always one for giving back, Texas jewelry superstar Kendra Scott is on a good-hearted mission. For the first time ever, an entire Kendra Scott collection will give back — and give back to an indisputably important cause: breast cancer research.

Kendra Scott — who loves a Texas connection — is joining Houston fashion influencer Nasreen Shahifor a limited-edition jewelry collection. It will include two necklaces, two pairs of earrings, and a bracelet, all named after Shahi's mother.

Although Shahi's mother is the muse, it is her own experience with breast cancer that ties the collection to the cause. The fashion maven was diagnosed in 2021, and it's the outpouring of community support that the collection celebrates.

"This is a difficult month for most survivors because you reflect on so much of your own journey," wrote Shahi on Instagram on October 1, commemorating the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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The pieces are gold (with some silver options) and very simple, setting stones in abstract patterns meant to be layered. The centerpiece is an emerald eye of protection, a classic Middle Eastern motif. A release states that avoiding pink was intentional, but does not share why. From a wearer's perspective, it may feel refreshing to wear a breast cancer collection that isn't so literal, and doesn't invite questions about the wearer's intent or connection.

Kendra Scott x Nasreen Shahi from @heynasreen collection necklace Photo courtesy of Kendra Scott

Kendra Scott and Shahi have been "close partners" in previous years (the influencer has been featured on the Kendra Scott blog), but this is the first collaborative collection. All pieces will result in a 20 percent donation to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).

The Kendra Scott x Nasreen Shahi from @heynasreen collection ($55-85) is available at kendrascott.com and in Kendra Scott retail stores.

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