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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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FALL FÊTE

Texas luxury boutique collabs with Houston designer for new fashion brand

Photo courtesy of Saint Bernard

Saint Bernard teams up with Houston designer Lyndsey Zorich for Love Note.

River Oaks District boutique Saint Bernard is getting ready for fall with a new collection created with Houston style veteran Lyndsey Zorich. The fashion-forward retailer and the founder and designer of Mason's Daughter teamed up to launch Love Note by Lyndsey Zorich, a new Saint Bernard-owned brand.

Saint Bernard doesn't usually collaborate with local designers on its own brands, making this partnership with Zorich special. She was involved in everything from creative direction and textile development to fabrication and production. Shoppers can expect a feminine collection with a playful take on everyday dressing for women who want to look put together, but not too serious.

Love Note officially launches on Thursday, September 10 at Saint Bernard stores in Houston, Dallas, Southlake, San Antonio, and Austin, as well as online. Customers will have to be patient, because another unique aspect of this collaboration is that the entire collection won’t debut at once. Instead, the brand will roll out in a series of monthly drops, each having its own seasonal point of view.

Saint Bernard x Lyndsey Zorich Love Note by Lyndsey Zorich is available at Saint Bernard stores in Houston, Dallas, Southlake, San Antonio, and Austin, plus online.Photo courtesy of Saint Bernard

The Kick Off is the first drop in September. It is a game day-inspired collection with pieces designed for fall sports and weekend road trips. In October, The Lean In will debut with more feminine silhouettes, followed by Getting Comfortable, which focuses on the perfect layering pieces for Texas’s warm fall weather.

A longtime Saint Bernard shopper herself, Zorich's unique style and Texas perspective gave her a greater understanding of what Texas customers want.

“Getting dressed has always been one of my favorite forms of self-expression, and Love Note allowed me to take that idea from concept all the way through the finished product,” said Zorich. "Saint Bernard felt like the right partner, because I genuinely understand and love their customers. Love Note is meant to bring a little more playfulness to getting dressed, pieces that feel personal, special, and bring joy to everyday life.”

That individual connection is what Saint Bernard wanted in this project. According to Ashleigh Goyer, director of owned brands for Saint Bernard, the store wanted a new way for Saint Bernard to give customers something both recognizable and unexpected.

"She shares her perspective, her lifestyle, and her love of fashion, and she has an incredible ability to make getting dressed feel effortless and personal," said Goyer.

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