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Savvy Salon and Day Spa

Savvy Salon and Day Spa

Hair salon in Cornelius, NC

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Savvy Salon and Day Spa sits in Cornelius, near Lake Norman. The business grew from a vision its owner, Pat Helmandollar, began developing in 1995, drawing on a long career as a stylist, educator and salon owner. Stylists work at four levels: Protégé, Understudy, Master and Director. Nail technicians are rated Understudy, Master or Director.

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About

Savvy Salon and Day Spa sits in Cornelius, near Lake Norman. The business grew from a vision its owner, Pat Helmandollar, began developing in 1995, drawing on a long career as a stylist, educator and salon owner. Stylists work at four levels: Protégé, Understudy, Master and Director. Nail technicians are rated Understudy, Master or Director.

Every team member is licensed in North Carolina and completes continuous, extensive training. Each team member also completes a skill certification program before performing services at the salon. The salon is Creative Nail Design-certified and has four American Board-certified Hair Colorists on staff. Protégé stylists are still working toward skill certification in the in-salon training program, are closely supervised by the Education team and offer services at reduced prices, with colors typically 20 to 40 percent below standard color prices. Understudy stylists have finished the full training program and are skill certified for most services at a slightly lower price. Master stylists are described as very experienced across hairdressing. Director stylists hold a leadership role, have extra training in many areas and teach other staff.

Guests come first here: staff ask what is good for the guest before providing a service. Several treatments begin with a consultation. Face mapping analyzes 14 zones on the face, neck and chest to customize facials and is complimentary for first-time clients. Metabolic peels, microblading and eyelash extensions each require a complimentary consultation first. Eyelash extensions are applied to each client's own lashes with a semi-permanent adhesive described as hypoallergenic and formaldehyde-free. Facial and massage visits should allow an extra 15 to 30 minutes for consultation and changing. Shellac, gel and other enhancements that must come off before a manicure or pedicure add time, so guests should mention them when booking.

Appointments can be booked by calling 704.895.0404 or online. Hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and closed Sunday. Children are only permitted with spa services when they are receiving a Next Generation spa service, and guests are asked to silence cell phones and pagers in the spa area.

Each year the salon works with local organizations to raise money and provide services and relief, including The Make-A-Wish Foundation, Levine Children's Hospital and Second Harvest Food Bank.

Guest-first service, backed by continuous training and a skill certification program every team member completes before performing services.

The spa area has sleek decor, a quiet meditation area, soothing music and trickling fountains.

Specials & promotions

  • Caribbean Mist Retreat spa package

    $389

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Caribbean Mist Petite Retreat spa package

    $314

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • The Savvy Man spa package for men

    $261

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • The Mini Sampler spa package

    $134

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • The Detox spa package

    $366

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Seasonal Pamper Package spa package

    $359

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Women's and men's cuts and styles, shampoo and blowouts, specialty styling for prom, bridal and special occasions, perms, Lisse Keratine, hair extensions and the Evolve Hair Volumizing System for thinning hair.

  • Hair Extensions Consultation $44
  • Evolve Hair Volumizing System Price at booking
  • Hair Extensions Price at booking
  • Corrective Hair Color Price at booking
  • Evolve Hair Volumizing System Consultation $30
  • Protege Women's Cut & Style (1 hr) $45
  • Specialty Style: Prom, Bridal Hair, Special Occasion (1 hr) $110+
  • Director Color Gloss (1 hour) $104+
  • Director Permanent Color (1.5 hours) $104+
  • Director Partial Foil (1.5 hours) $156+
  • Master Full Foil (2 hours) $192+
  • Director Full Foil (2 hours) $208+
  • Master Balayage (2.25 hours) $216+
  • Director Balayage (2.25 hours) $234+
  • Corrective Hair Color (priced on consultation) Consultation
  • Master Full Perm $192+
  • Lisse Keratine (price based on consultation) Consultation

Acrylic and CND Plexigel enhancements, Shellac, classic, sports and spa manicures and pedicures, and nail upgrades such as chrome, French polish and cat eye.

  • Paraffin Treatment Master $13
  • Shellac Manicure Master $38
  • Maintenance Fill-Ins Natural Master $45
  • Signature Spa Pedicure (about 1 hr) Master $50
  • CND Plexigel Full Set Master $60
  • Effervescent Pedicure (about 1 hr) Master $60
  • Full Set Acrylic Natural Master $60
  • Full Set Acrylic Pink and White Master $70

Facial waxing for brows, lip, chin and full face, and body waxing for bikini, Brazilian, legs, arms, underarms, chest, stomach and back.

  • Facial Areas (Ears, Nose, etc.) $18+
  • Lip or Chin $20+
  • Brow $22+
  • Brow Tweezing $24+
  • Brow/Lip or Brow/Chin $28+
  • Brow/Lip/Chin $30+
  • Full Face $38+
  • Lip or Chin Wax Master $20+
  • Underarm $22+
  • Underarm Wax Master $22+
  • Half Arm $33+
  • Bikini $38+
  • Bikini Wax Master $38+
  • Full Face Wax Master $38+
  • Chest $44+
  • Stomach $44+
  • Full Arm $50+
  • Half Leg $50+
  • Back $55+
  • Brazilian $72+
  • Brazilian Wax Master $72+
  • Full Leg $84+
  • Full Leg Wax Master $84+

Makeup application with Jane Iredale Cosmetics, bridal makeup, makeup lessons and strip lash application.

  • Makeup Touch-ups Free
  • Strip Lash Application $15
  • Strip Lash Application (Application only. You may bring your own or purchase ours) $15
  • Application (Includes application of strip lashes. Cost of lashes additional) $75+
  • Makeup Application (Jane Iredale) $75+
  • Makeup Lesson (Schedule an optional Strip Lash Application if interested in learning how to apply strip lashes) $86+
  • Bridal Makeup $108+
  • Bridal Makeup (Includes application of strip lashes. Cost of lashes additional.) $108+

Xtreme Lashes eyelash extensions with fills, lash lifts with tinting, brow lamination and semi-permanent microblading for the brows.

  • Xtreme Classic Lash Fills Master $80+
  • Xtreme Initial Classic Lash Set Master $197

Cosmedix metabolic peels, microneedling, nano resurfacing, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, gua sha and signature facials, with light therapy available as an add-on.

  • Face Mapping Free
  • Celluma Light Therapy Treatment $25
  • Customized Mini Facial $48–$53
  • Dermaplaning $86–$95
  • Gentlemen's Facial $86–$95
  • Back Facial $108–$119
  • E-Serenity Microdermabrasion $108–$119
  • Savvy Renewal Facial $108–$119
  • The IonActive Power Treatment $108–$119
  • Gua Sha Firming & Detoxifying Facial $125–$138
  • Indigenous Stone Facial $125–$138
  • Power Regeneration Treatment $125–$138
  • Seasonal Facial $125–$138
  • Yam and Pumpkin Skin Revival Facial $125–$138
  • Nano Resurfacing $137–$151
  • Microneedling $193

Therapeutic, prenatal, Stress-Fix and Caribbean Fusion massages performed by licensed massage therapists, hydrating and dry body wraps, and airbrush tanning.

  • Caribbean Mist Hydrating Wrap Master $135
  • Moisture Rich Dry Body Wrap $108
  • Stress-Fix™ Back Treatment $108
  • Caribbean Mist Hydrating Wrap $135
  • Hand & Foot Scrub $24
  • Tranquil Chair $24
  • Add-On Reflexology $41
  • 30-Minute Therapeutic Target Massage $76
  • 45-Minute Therapeutic Target Massage $101
  • Pre-Natal Massage $125
  • Stress-Fix™ Massage $125
  • Indigenous Stone Therapy $158
  • Fire & Ice Detoxifying Massage $170
  • Caribbean Fusion Massage $191
  • Seasonal Massage $191
  • 30-Minute Therapeutic Target Massage Series Package $205
  • 45-Minute Therapeutic Target Massage Series Package $272
  • Autumn Massage: Pumpkin Spice Massage Price at booking
  • Holiday Massage: Peppermint Stick Massage Price at booking
  • Spring Massage: Lavender-Honey Massage Price at booking
  • Summer Massage: Mango Massage Price at booking

Multi-hour packages that combine facials, massages, manicures and pedicures, including the Caribbean Mist Retreat and the Savvy Man package. Infrared sauna and chromotherapy are also listed.

  • Seasonal Pamper Package (about 3 hours) $359
  • The Mini Sampler $134
  • The Savvy Man $261
  • The Caribbean Mist Petite Retreat $314
  • Seasonal Pamper Package $359
  • The Detox $366
  • The Caribbean Mist Retreat $389
  • Autumn Seasonal Package: Pumpkin Spice Services Price at booking
  • Spring Seasonal Package: Lavender & Honey Services Price at booking
  • Summer Seasonal Package: Caribbean-Inspired Mango Services Price at booking
  • Winter Seasonal Package: Peppermint Stick Services Price at booking
  • Maintenance (Fill-Ins) - NATURAL $30–$55
  • Overlays - NATURAL $35–$60
  • Full Set - NATURAL $45–$70
  • Maintenance (Fill-Ins) - PINK + WHITE $50–$65
  • Overlays - PINK + WHITE $50–$71
  • Full Set - PINK + WHITE $61–$82
  • Protégé Balayage $135
  • Understudy Balayage $164+
  • Master Balayage $216+
  • Director Balayage $234+
  • Classic Manicure $24–$33
  • Sports Manicure $24–$33
  • Signature Spa Manicure $28–$42
  • Rebalance $35–$55
  • Overlays $40–$60
  • Full Set (includes tips for added length) $45–$70
  • Protégé Color Gloss $60
  • Understudy Color Gloss $73+
  • Master Color Gloss $96+
  • Director Color Gloss $104+
  • Kerastase Customized Treatments $35
  • Lisse Keratine Consultation
  • Blueberry Jessner Peel $108–$119
  • Clarity Peel $108–$119
  • Essential Peptide Peel $108–$119
  • Skin Brightening Peel $108–$119
  • Ultra Peel $145+
  • Deep Sea Peel: Stimulating Herbal Peel $151–$166
  • Invigorate Peel $151–$166
  • Timeless Peel: Age-Defying Peel $151–$166
  • Gentlemen's Cut and Style $54+
  • Shampoo and Blowout $54+
  • Women's Cut & Style $82+
  • Classic Fills $80+
  • Volume Fills $131+
  • Initial Classic Set $197–$216
  • Initial Volume Set $273
  • Essential Peptide Peel Master $108
  • Protégé Full Foil $120+
  • Understudy Full Foil $144+
  • Master Full Foil $192+
  • Director Full Foil $208+
  • Protégé High-Lowlighting $135+
  • Understudy High-Lowlighting $162+
  • Master High-Lowlighting $216+
  • Director High-Lowlighting $234+
  • Protégé Lowlights $120+
  • Understudy Lowlights $146+
  • Master Lowlights $192+
  • Director Lowlights $208+
  • Jewel (2 nails) $5
  • Acrylic Length Medium $10
  • Cat Eye $10
  • Chrome $10
  • French Polish $10
  • Paraffin $12
  • Acrylic Length Long $15
  • Remove & Revive Shellac $35–$48
  • Remove & Revive Plexigel/Acrylic $46–$63
  • Protégé Ombralage $185
  • Understudy Ombralage $216+
  • Master Ombralage $288+
  • Director Ombralage $312+
  • Protégé Ombre $160
  • Understudy Ombre $180+
  • Master Ombre $240+
  • Director Ombre $260+
  • Protégé Partial Foil $90+
  • Understudy Partial Foil $109+
  • Master Partial Foil $144+
  • Director Partial Foil $156+
  • Protégé Partial High-Lowlighting $120+
  • Understudy Partial High-Lowlighting $127+
  • Master Partial High-Lowlighting $168+
  • Director Partial High-Lowlighting $182+
  • Polish Change $10–$15
  • Paraffin Treatment $11–$15
  • Quick Fix Pedi $24–$33
  • Sports Pedicure $32–$45
  • Classic Pedicure $33–$45
  • Signature Spa Pedicure $40–$55
  • Lavender Pedicure $45–$66
  • Caribbean Mist Pedicure $50–$70
  • Effervescent Pedicure $50–$66
  • Ultra Fire & Ice Pedicure $60–$80
  • INOA $16
  • Redken Color Camo $30
  • Protégé Permanent Color $60+
  • Understudy Permanent Color $73+
  • Master Permanent Color $96+
  • Director Permanent Color $104+
  • Master Partial Perm $144+
  • Director Partial Perm $156+
  • Director Full Perm $208+
  • Master Speciality Perm $288+
  • Director Speciality Perm $312+
  • Gentlemen's Cut & Style $30
  • Shampoo & Blowout $30
  • Seasonal Pedicure $50–$66
  • Shellac Seasonal Pedicure $61–$81
  • Reshellac Seasonal Pedicure $72–$96
  • Shellac Manicure $30–$42
  • ReShellac $35–$46
  • Shellac Classic Pedicure $40–$58
  • ReShellac Classic Pedicure $48–$72
  • Shellac Spa Pedicure $48–$69
  • ReShellac Spa Pedicure $56–$83
  • Protégé Sparklie Lights $105+
  • Understudy Sparkle Lights $127+
  • Master Sparkle Lights $168+
  • Director Sparkle Lights $182+
  • Prom, Bridal Hair, Special Occasion $110+
  • Airbrush Tanning $38
  • Airbrush Tanning Series of 3 $84

Photos

  • Treatment room with two massage beds and sink
  • Waiting lounge with fireplace and sofa
  • Facial room with treatment bed and product shelf
  • Close-up of crystal chandelier in the spa
  • Shampoo area with reclining wash chairs
  • Salon floor with styling stations and chandeliers
  • Salon floor with styling chairs, chandeliers and mirrors
  • Curved bench with hooded hair dryers in the salon
  • Salon styling stations with mirrors and a sign above

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.savvysalonanddayspa.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Cosmedix metabolic peels, each preceded by a complimentary consultation
  • Four American Board-certified Hair Colorists and a Creative Nail Design-certified salon
  • Four stylist levels, with Protégé services offered at reduced prices
  • Complimentary face mapping for first-time clients
  • Spa packages such as the Caribbean Mist Retreat and the Savvy Man package
  • Xtreme Lashes eyelash extensions applied to each client's own lashes
Good for
  • first-time facial clients
  • men seeking cuts, grooming and facials
  • brides and special occasion styling
  • clients seeking budget-friendly color at the Protégé level
  • expectant mothers seeking prenatal massage
  • full-day spa visits
  • eyelash extension clients
  • corrective color clients
Treats
  • frizz and flyaways
  • thinning hair
  • gray coverage
  • unwanted hair
  • skin brightening
  • stress and tension
  • signs of aging
Techniques
  • balayage
  • foil highlighting
  • lowlights
  • high-lowlighting
  • ombre and ombralage
  • color gloss
  • thio-free and ammonia-free perms
  • keratin smoothing treatment
  • tape, clip-in and weft hair extensions
  • microblading

Products & treatments

  • Jane Iredale Cosmetics
  • Kerastase
  • INOA no-ammonia hair color
  • Redken Color Camo
  • Cosmedix
  • CND Plexigel and Shellac
  • Lisse Keratine
  • Evolve Hair Volumizing System
  • Sjolie airbrush tanning

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