Spa news

New Black-owned med spa in Dallas' Design District peels away barriers to beauty treatments

Ryan Abety, R.N., founder of Mysa Med Spa.

Photo by Lumos Creative

A new Design District aesthetics studio focused on diversity and inclusivity wants to make Dallasites look great and feel even better — no matter their skin challenges or previous experience with modern beauty treatments. Mysa Medical & Wellness Spa opened Saturday, August 21 at 2629 N. Stemmons Fwy., Suite 103.

Founded by Cameroon native and registered nurse Ryan Abety, Mysa touts itself as the first Black woman-owned medical spa in Dallas-Fort Worth.

“I created Mysa to be a space where people’s physical, mental, and emotional wellness are prioritized,” Abety says in a news release.

She founded the spa after seeing a need from a previous practice. While working as a nurse injector out of a one-room suite in Uptown Dallas, Abety says, she found herself turning down clients because she couldn’t address all of their concerns; her small space limited the number of services she could offer. So she re-evaluated her environment and spent nearly two years planning and designing the new studio, she says.

Mysa is a Swedish word that means “to do something that is pleasurable," which, Abety says, encompasses what she wants the spa to be for her customers — a place where they can relax and indulge in their beauty and wellness routine.

She intends for it to be a "destination," in fact, that offers a wider range of services than almost any other place in the city, she says. The dizzying menu includes injectable treatments, non-surgical cosmetic treatments, facials, skincare services, massages, body treatments, waxing, nail care, microblading, lash treatments, and IV hydration therapy for both individuals and couples.

"So no matter your age, your skin type or your goals, Mysa will help you achieve your definition of beauty,” Abety says.

According to the website, some of the most unique treatments and pricing include:

Facial Smoothie Masks, $125
"Buff Bum" (facial for the backside), $130
Immunity & Allergy IV therapy, $150
The Hangover Cure IV therapy, $160
Korean Bath House (body scrub, wrap, and masks), $175
Microneedling + PRP (platelet ready plasma) Facial, $250
Men's "Feel the Beard" (beard enhancement) Facial, $280
Double Chin, $1,500 for a package of 3 treatments
Full Face Snatch (multiple treatments/injectors), $2,500

Mysa's Nail Department carries more than 300 different colors of custom acrylic powders or gel polishes and offers manicures, pedicures, acrylics extensions, nail piercings, and more.

Bachelorette and bridal parties can be booked starting at $300 each, with additional services such as transportation and customized apparel offered as add-ons. Couples' retreat options include massages, facials, and IV therapies starting at $600 for two.

In addition, Mysa also sells its own line of vegan beauty and wellness products, in collaboration with fellow Black women-owned brands Brea’s Candles and Nolaskinsentials.

All services all performed by Mysa's staff of trained aestheticians and nurse injectors who provide a holistic approach to beauty, the founder says.

Regular operating hours are 10 am-6 pm Tuesday through Friday, 9 am-6 pm Saturday, and Mondays by appointment only. For more information and bookings, visit the website.

beauty health

Shopping News

Where to shop in Dallas right now: 7 zany new stores to check out

Thrifted Threads

Thrifted Threads chill vibe

With the holidays on the horizon, shopping is on the rise. This November edition of Where to Shop, CultureMap's monthly roundup of new shops, sales, and alternative shopping, has five unique new openings, ranging from fashion to skin care to sports apparel.

The roundup also includes two non-traditional entries, including a new benefits program at an area mall, and a place to get your passport — in case you're planning on shopping abroad.

Here's where to shop in Dallas for November:

Baseballism
Baseball camp that transformed into an off-field baseball clothing brand is now open at Allen Premium Outlets. The store offers baseball-themed clothing, hats, and accessories. Their collection features collaborations with several big league names, including MLB, Babe Ruth, Vin Scully and Field of Dreams. Caps and hoodies are especially popular items, such as the Junior's Silhouette for $36 or the short Sleeve Yankees hoodie for $79.

Firewheel Town Center
Garland shopping center is in the giving spirit with its latest Shop, Dine & Save program. Visitors can shop or dine at select stores, including Buckle, DSW, and Razzoo's, Ferah Tex-Med Kitchen, and receive a $25 Simon giftcard when they spend $150 or more. To get the giftcard, receipts have to be shown at the mall management office and include at least one shop and one restaurant from the same day. The special lasts through November 27.

Hill House
Originally a bedding company that launched in 2016, Hill House has extended their collection to offer home, accessories, baby & kids, bridal, and apparel. They opened a location in NorthPark Center at the end of October — their first in Texas and only their fifth store. Hill House is best known for the "Nap Dress," a flowing dress made for day or night wear. There's also a short version of the dress, such as the Scarlett Long Sleeve Mini, a plaid dress for $188. Just in time for season, they've launched holiday pajamas, featuring pajama sets, robes, and children's sets.

Glossier
Skincare, beauty, and fragrance concept just opened a 1,000 square-foot store at NorthPark Center, featuring its trademark whimsical displays that one might mistake for an art supply or paint store. They sell fragrances, scented skin creams, balms, cleansers, moisturizers, makeup, eyelash curlers, and other beauty products, a little on the pricey side, but they make the shopping experience fun with an immersive shopping experience. That stuff doesn't come for free. This is their 12 location in the U.S., joining Atlanta, Boston, Brooklyn, Chicago, DC, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, NYC, Philadelphia, and Seattle.

Rally House
Sports apparel chain opened a location at Rockwall Crossing Shopping Center in Rockwall, with merchandise — headwear, accessories, collectibles — dedicated to Dallas-area teams including Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Dallas Stars, and college teams like the Texas Longhorns, Texas Tech Red Raiders, and Texas A&M Aggies. They also offer locally-themed apparel and accessories that celebrate Dallas destinations and landmarks, such as an Uscape Pom Mens Knit Hat with a graphic of the Dallas skyline for $30 or a long sleeve Dallas sweatshirt for $42. This is the 22nd location in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Thrifted Threads
Houston-based vintage clothing reseller just made its debut in Deep Ellum at 2646 Main St. #620, next to Vidorra. Thrifted Threads was founded by Laith Awad, who began reselling clothes in 2017, initially as an online store until he opened a location in 2022 in Houston's Montrose District when he was only 18. He opened a second store in College Station in 2023. Deep Ellum is the third. They're known vintage apparel from jerseys to sweatshirts and hats, as well as collections of color-sorted clothes from the 70s to the 2000s. It's more than a store, with arcade games that don't require coins to play, a motorcycle display, and ice cream.

Collin County Passport Office
If you're "shopping" for a passport, a passport office just reopened in the Collin County Courthouse at 2100 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney. The new passport acceptance office will initially be appointment only, with bookings available through the District Clerk's website. Plans are underway to introduce same-day and walkup services in the near future.

openings where to shop