Girl! Have you been taking care of yourself? Trust and believe that we all know how real the struggle is when it comes to slowing down and making time for the number one, you. Mama you've got to make some time! Trust me!
We all have our favorites when it comes to self-care, and we asked some of our readers on social media to share with us some of their go-to places in the South Hills to practice self-care. Would you believe me if I told you that out of the responses I got, three of those places were already on my list?! Either great minds think alike or they are just THAT good. We'll share some deets with you, and you can decide for yourself when you book your next self-care day (which should be soon. Like today). Want to check out ways we practiced self-care last year mid-pandemic? You can find them here.
1. Permanent Makeup by Maggie
400 Washington Road, McMurray
412.616.2573
Hands down one of the best things I did for myself in 2021 was booking an appointment with Maggie Leydig, a certified permanent makeup artist that works at TaTa-Toos in McMurray. Maggie is a fellow South Hills mama and Air Force veteran with a story of strength and smiles for days. When I met her, I knew I wanted to do SOMETHING with my gawd-awful eyebrows, but I wasn't sure what. Maggie walked me through how to search photos for my perfect brow, then spent a few hours making those brows become a reality for me. Maggie gave me an ombre powder brow with a few microblading strokes at the front to give them some dimension. I kid you not, having good brows has been such a confidence booster for me and I get compliments on them all the time. I love that I feel "ready" just by simply having eyebrow! If your 90s plucked eyebrows have you wanting more, give Maggie a call, and she will NOT disappoint you. Here's a glimpse of my before and after for you. tata-toos.com
 Eyebrows prior to a permanent makeup consultation. |  Ombre powder brow with some front strokes added completed by permanent makeup artist Maggie Leydig. |
2. Frenchies South Hills
1720 Washington Road, Upper St. Clair
412.308.6849
Are you looking for a revolution in nail care? Look no further. Frenchies South Hill is located in Norman Shopping Centre across from South Hills Village Mall. Clear your schedule and prepare yourself for an afternoon of pampering in this modern South Hills salon. Frenchies is super-clean and get this, doesn't even smell like a nail salon. That's right. They don't use acrylics, so there's no choking on fumes while you're sitting back for your pedicure enjoying a warm neck wrap while sipping on your glass of wine, or in my case, hot chocolate.
 |
Check out their Instagram to find inspiration for your next mani and book your appointment today. Oh yeah, don't forget to ask them about their DD Cream. It will change your moisturizing game forever! Book online at frenchiesnails.com/location/pa-south-hills or call 412.308.6849.
3. Salt of the Earth
Valley Brook Road, McMurray
724.260.0472
I can't think of many places I'd rather be on a self-care day than in the care of Salt of the Earth. Salt of the Earth is a Himalayan salt cave and crystal boutique located in Peters Township. The salt cave, made from 16 tons of pure Himalayan salt, is a self-care destination for many in the South Hills because of its benefits in helping to relieve health issues like insomnia, breathing issues, headaches, skin conditions and so much more! When you visit, you also are invited to take a crystal into the cave to sit with for an enhanced peaceful experience. Call 724-260-0472 or go to www.saltoftheearthpgh.com to make an appointment or just stop by!
4. EsSpa
Brilliant Ave, Aspinwall
412.782.3888
Okay, okay; we might be stretching the South Hills here just a tad bit here, but I am willing to bet if you asked any mama from the South Hills who has traveled to this organic day spa and skincare salon located in Aspinwall, they will tell you it was well worth the trip across two rivers. EsSpa has been known as the Best Destination Day Spa in Pittsburgh and the 3rd Best Spa in America by numerous publications. With face, massage, nail and hair experts, EsSpa specializes in delivering a great product and service to every guest on every visit. EsSpa is celebrating 20 years in business on 2.2.22 with all day specials and a grand celebration at 6pm. Grab your girlfriends and book your services for this day trip you so desperately need! www.esspa.net
5. Whole Heart Wellness Massage
Your House
412.296.0687
No more excuses with this one! You can't say that you didn't want to go anywhere or that someone else was using the car. Whole Heart Wellness Massage is a mobile massage company that will provide highly personalized, therapeutic massages right in the convenience of your own home. Jessie comes highly recommended by our MacKID readers! jessiehartmanmassage.com
6. Restore Upper St. Clair
100 Siena Drive, Upper St. Clair
412.409.2890
Restore Hyper Wellness uses groundbreaking science to provide services that can help you feel your best to do more of what you love. Don't we all need some of that?! Red Light Therapy, Cryotherapy, HydraFacial, Stretch services, NAD+ IV Drip Therapy are only some of the services that are offered all under one roof at Restore Hyper Wellness. Book individual services or look into their monthly membership for yourself or yourself + one. restore.com
7. Soul to Sole Healing
3857 Willow Ave, Castle Shannon
Soul to Sole is located in the second floor loft above Galioto Chiropractic in Castle Shannon. This healing space offers a wide variety of holistic treatments. Soul to Sole practices integrative therapies, Reiki/energy medicine, reflexology, Chinese Cupping and therapeutic stone facial and foot scrubs. Schedule your appointment online to visit the loft or request onsite services within a 20-mile radius of Pittsburgh. soultosolepgh.com
8. Stonewater Salon and Spa
5326 Clairton Blvd, Route 51
412.882.2000
This full service Aveda hair salon and day spa is conveniently located on Route 51 in Baldwin. From cuts to color, styles and extensions, Stonewater can meet all your hair needs without limitations. Looking for a massage to unwind or a body treatment? They've got that too. Call or book your services online. stonewatersalonandspa.com
Still looking for more ideas? Check out our article from last January on 7 Ways to Take Care of Yourself in the South Hills.
Where is your favorite place to find self-care in the South Hills of Pittsburgh? We'd love to check it out! Email us the deets at emilyp@macaronikid.com or submit it on our form here.
If you decide to visit any of these places, be sure to tell them you heard about them from Macaroni KID and let us know how your experience went!
