The Only Facial Frontenac, MO

The Only Facial runs locations in states from Texas and Florida to Ohio and Utah, and keeps its menu deliberately small. Every visit centers on one facial, the Signature Facial, which is adjusted to each client's skin type and concerns instead of being sold with a long list of add-ons. The business describes itself as a top-rated facial spa and says its aim is ongoing maintenance and lasting skin results at any age, and that it is more than a spa.

The Signature Facial takes 60 minutes and moves through 11 steps: cleansing, brow tending, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, a chemical peel or enzyme exfoliation, massage, extractions, LED light therapy, microcurrent or high-frequency treatment, a treatment mask, and a finish of hydration with SPF. It is offered to clients 18 and older. The business calls the facial an exfoliation and detox for the skin, and says dermaplaning does not make facial hair grow back thicker or darker.

The Teen Facial is a 60-minute visit for clients 13 to 17, designed around skin concerns common in the pre-teen and teen years. It includes education on proper skin care for the teen, so the visit is as much about building habits as about the treatment itself.

Facials are sold at one flat price that includes gratuity, so there is no tipping and no upselling. Prices vary by location: Signature Facials are listed from $125 to $155 and Teen Facials from $90 to $115. Children are not permitted at appointments, so clients need to arrange childcare beforehand. If a breakout appears after treatment, the area can be treated again at no charge. Clients may notice three to five days of dryness and mild flaking, which the business considers normal. Visits every four to six weeks are recommended, and gift cards and gift boxes are available.

The business focuses on one customized facial rather than a menu of services, with the goal of ongoing skin maintenance. It recommends a visit every four to six weeks.