Design 1 Salon Spa Cascade
Hair salon in Grand Rapids, MI · 4 locations
Design 1 opened in October 1981 as a six-chair salon with one skin care room, one nail table and one stylist. The Plainfield location followed in November 1986 with 18 chairs, two pedicure rooms, three skin care rooms and a make-up and nail area. By November 1995 it had grown past 6,000 square feet, with 24 hair stations, four pedicure units, four facial beds, four massage rooms and a children's play area. The Cascade location opened in December 1998, Grandville in 2002 and Gaines in 2008. The Grandville salon sits across from Rivertown Crossings Mall.
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Design 1 opened in October 1981 as a six-chair salon with one skin care room, one nail table and one stylist. The Plainfield location followed in November 1986 with 18 chairs, two pedicure rooms, three skin care rooms and a make-up and nail area. By November 1995 it had grown past 6,000 square feet, with 24 hair stations, four pedicure units, four facial beds, four massage rooms and a children's play area. The Cascade location opened in December 1998, Grandville in 2002 and Gaines in 2008. The Grandville salon sits across from Rivertown Crossings Mall.
Larry and Lisa Walt own the business. Its stated mission centers on expert hair color services and spa treatments. The salon describes itself as one of the best salons in Grand Rapids and says it has been a go-to choice for hair and spa services for more than 40 years; both are the business's own claims.
New clients can complete a matchmaking survey, which suggests a Design 1 provider based on their goals, style and personality. Spa packages bundle several services and can be applied to any service or product the client chooses, or used for the services a package lists. Double packages let two people receive services together. Gift cards can be bought on the website.
Salon and spa services are booked by appointment every day, and calling ahead is recommended. Guests are asked to arrive 15 minutes early, and first-time clients complete a profile before their service. Late arrivals do not get extra time and are charged the full fee. Many treatments require removing jewelry, phones must be muted and not used in the spa, and the business is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Gratuity is not included in prices and is left to the guest, though an 18% gratuity is added automatically for parties of six or more. Changes or cancellations within 24 hours and no-shows are charged the full service, and same-day massage changes are charged 40%. A credit card or qualifying gift card is needed to finalize reservations for services totaling $250 or more, appointments of 2.5 hours or longer, or three or more services on one day. Some services may require a deposit set at consultation, and prices are subject to change. Minors may receive services with a signed waiver from a parent or guardian, who must stay in the treatment room, and childcare is not provided.
Built on respect, equality, honesty and open communication within the team, with the aim of exceeding client expectations through service.
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Services
Final prices may vary.
Hair color from root touch-ups to full changes, including balayage, foils and vivid shades. Root and run starts at $73, single process color at $80, balayage at $152, and custom foil transformation at $187 for a full three-hour session.
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Root & Run $73
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Single Process Color $80
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Color Gel Oils $92
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Balayage $152
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Custom Foil Transformation $187
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Vivid Colors $263
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Foils Price at booking
Facial treatments in classic, MediSpa and HydraFacial styles, plus a men's facial.
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Classic Facials Price at booking
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Facials Price at booking
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HydraFacials Price at booking
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MediSpa Facials Price at booking
Haircuts, Mizani Aircut custom curl cuts and hair extensions, with extension pricing set at consultation.
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Haircuts Price at booking
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Hair Extensions Price at booking
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Mizani Aircut – Custom Curl Haircut Price at booking
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Mizani Aircut – Custom Curl Haircut Experience Price at booking
Eyebrow design with lamination and tinting, eyelash extensions in mixed colors, textures and sizes, and lash definition with a perm and tint.
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Eyebrow Design Price at booking
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Eyelash Extensions Price at booking
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Lash Definition Price at booking
Hair straightening, perms, everyday styling, bridal styling and texture services.
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Bridal Styling Price at booking
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Hair Styling Price at booking
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Texture Services Price at booking
Massage and body treatments using Dead Sea mud or natural clay, with upgrades such as cupping, hot stones, foot scrubs and essential oils.
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Body Treatments Price at booking
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Massage Price at booking
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Upgrades Price at booking
Manicures and pedicures with paraffin, shellac, nail art and French polish options, plus extras like shellac removal and nail designs.
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Extras Price at booking
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Manicures Price at booking
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Pedicures Price at booking
Tailored haircuts, precision styling and grooming, men's hair services with complimentary beard trims, and men's facials.
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Men's Facials Price at booking
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Men's Hair Services Price at booking
Sugaring and warm wax hair removal, performed by skilled technicians using a variety of techniques.
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Sugaring Price at booking
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Waxing Price at booking
Makeup application, bridal and event makeup, and makeup and skin education.
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Bridal & Event Make-Up Price at booking
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Make-Up and Skin Education Price at booking
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Makeup Application Price at booking
Microblading and permanent eyeliner, with microblading priced after consultation.
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Microblading Price at booking
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Permanent Eyeliner Price at booking
Packages that combine massage, facials, nail care, hair services, makeup and a meal, priced from $191 to $842, with a $710 wedding package and double packages for two people.
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Pretty Woman $191
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Gentleman's Retreat $218
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Executive Retreat $232
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Rejuvenation Retreat $294
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Women's Retreat $296
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Half Day Delight $306
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Mother-To-Be $403
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Mini Spa Retreat $417
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Spa Classic $500
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Mom's Day Out $594
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Wedding Package - Bridal Picture Perfect $710
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Total Indulgence $830
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A Day at the Spa $842
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Double Packages Price at booking
Hair treatments with a deep conditioning option, aromatherapy scalp massage, and bang and beard trims.
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Add-Ons Price at booking
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Hair Treatments Price at booking
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Hair Removal Price at booking
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Makeup Price at booking
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Manicures & Pedicures Price at booking
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Massage & Body Treatments Price at booking
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Permanent Cosmetics Price at booking
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- Highlights
- Mizani Aircut custom curl haircut, performed by a certified curly hair specialist, with pricing set at consultation
- Balayage, custom foil transformations and bold vivid colors
- Spa packages that can be applied to any service or product, plus double packages for two
- Easihair pro extensions made from 100% human hair, used for added length, volume or color
- Four locations, open until 9 PM Monday to Thursday, 7 PM Friday and 5 PM Saturday, closed Sundays
- Good for
- hair color and highlights
- curly hair
- color refreshes within four weeks of the last color
- spa day planning
- couples
- mothers-to-be
- bridal parties and wedding days
- men's grooming
- first-time clients
- Treats
- gray coverage
- root regrowth
- hair length and volume
- curl pattern
- unwanted hair
- brow and lash enhancement
- Techniques
- balayage
- foil highlights
- custom foil transformation
- root and run
- vivid color
- color gel oils
- single process color
- Mizani Aircut
- hair extensions
- sugaring
Products & treatments
- Easihair pro hair extensions
- Design 1 custom hair treatments, sold through the salon's online shop
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Other locations
- Plainfield 4485 Plainfield Avenue Northeast #201, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 Rated 4.6 out of 5 (587 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab)
- Grandville 4693 Wilson Ave. SW Ste. F, Grandville, MI 49418 Rated 4.1 out of 5 (367 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab)
- Gaines 6750 Kalamazoo Ave. SE Ste. F, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 Rated 4.5 out of 5 (399 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab)