Beauty trends

Get head-to-toe glam at these 6 new Dallas-Fort Worth beauty businesses

Skin Pharm will open in Southlake on May 16.

Photo courtesy of Skin Pharm

May might be the new December with regard to the number of social gatherings on the calendar, from galas to graduation parties and spring soirees in between. Fortunately, there’s a slew of new beauty-focused businesses in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to help customers look their best from head to toe. Some debut in a matter of days (but are now booking) and others are open right now covering everything from hair, skincare, and makeup to lashes, brows, and nails. All six new spots will put a pretty pep in their patrons' step, just in time for summer.

Skin Pharm
Boasting an all-nurse practitioner and physician's assistant staff, aesthetic skin care clinic Skin Pharm will open its ninth location Thursday, May 16 in Southlake at the new Granite Place II building. It’s the modern beauty brand’s fourth outlet in Texas following the success of a Dallas clinic that opened 2021. Founded by a former ICU nurse in Nashville in 2017, the celeb-favorite cosmetic dermatology practice touts natural, “never-overdone” results. Services range from injectables and microneedling to chemical peels, photofacials, and a signature Gold Infusion serum treatment used to refine skin texture. Skin Pharm also has its own medical grade product line, including cleansers, moisturizers, and serums. The company teamed with Nashville-based interior design firm Mrs. Paranjape to build the Southlake space, which features walnut tambour wood finishes, natural stone and leather hardware with treatment rooms that overlook a greenspace. Skin Pharm Southlake will be open 9:30 am-5:30 pm Monday-Friday. 601 State St., Southlake.

SEV Laser
Frisco and Fort Worth residents can now obtain laser hair removal treatments and skincare services just like a celebrity – some of this California-based laser and medical spa’s first clients were the Kardashian-Jenner clan. Founder Sevana Petrosian launched the brand in 2010 and has since built a reputation nationwide for catering to the stars, offering a lengthy list of injectables, body contouring, skin tightening, and more. Adding to its one location in Uptown Dallas, SEV will expand its local presence with the opening its Frisco location on May 16 and Fort Worth location on May 23. 9200 Lebanon Rd., Frisco and 4669 SW Loop 820, Fort Worth.

Blo Blow Dry Bar
North America’s original blow dry bar and franchise, Blo Blow Dry Bar, will open its first location in Frisco on May 17. Owned and operated by local entrepreneur and Dallas native Judy Adams, the hair studio will offer guests five signature styles – like Uptown Curl and Red Carpet – along with a la carte options, a variety of hair treatments, and five signature makeup looks, including Smoke Show and City Night Socialite. To celebrate the opening, guests will be able to purchase a single discounted blowout for $40 from May 17 to June 16. Blo Blow Dry Bar will be open 9 am-7 pm Monday-Sunday. 4800 Eldorado Pkwy., Frisco.

LashKind
Set to open just next door to Blo Blow Dry Bar on May 31 is LashKind, an innovative brow and lash franchise concept also from owner Judy Adams. With the businesses side by side, Frisco residents will have a one-stop-shop for hair, makeup, lashes, and eyebrows – just the way Adams intends. LashKind will feature discounted rates on a variety of services to start: a lash lift for $60, full set of classic natural lashes for $80, and brow lamination for $70. The studio will be open 10 am-7 pm Monday-Saturday and 11 am-6 pm Sunday. 4800 Eldorado Pkwy., Frisco.

MAI (My Aesthetic Intelligence)
Short for "My Aesthetic Intelligence," MAI is a Dallas-based luxury medspa that just opened a new location in the wellness and entertainment district of Work/Shop, a new 12-acre mixed-use development on the boundary of Addison and Dallas. Led by double board-certified nurse practitioner Annie Nguyen, the med spa offers noninvasive and minimally invasive cosmetic treatments, including wrinkle relaxers, dermal fillers, and radiofrequency microneedling by Sylfirm X, as well as state-of-the-art laser technology by Sciton. MAI is open 10 am-5 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday and 11 am-6 pm Tuesdays. 5463 Belt Line Rd., Dallas.

BMC & Co. Nail Lounge
After eight years as general manager of the former Chandelier Nail and Brow Bar in Fort Worth, Marissa Gonzalez decided to open her own boutique nail salon, which debuted in March. The "BMC" in the name stands for Brandy, Marissa, and Cat – Brandy and Cat are two of Gonzalez’s former Chandelier coworkers she brought with her in the business. In addition to pedicures and manicures with dip, tip, and GEL-X extensions, BMC offers facial waxing services. Unlike typical walk-in nail salons, BMC encourages customers to make an appointment, ensuring a more client-focused experience, they say. Hours are 9 am-6 pm Tuesday-Saturday. 2005 Eighth Ave., Fort Worth.

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Knox Street news

3 global retailers to make Texas debut in Dallas' Knox St. development

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A rendering of the Knox St. project.

A giant mixed-use development in the Knox Street neighborhood that will include a hotel, office, residential, restaurants, and retail has revealed the first four stores moving in, and three are making their Texas debut: lifestyle brands Doen, Staud, and Toteme. TWP, which has a location at Highland Park Village, will also open up shop at Knox Street.

“After years of strategic planning and forging incredible partnerships, we are collaborating with the best brands and teams across every industry to create a truly distinct vision for world-class shopping, dining, hospitality, and residential living,” says Sabrina Gleizer, partner, BDT & MSD Partners, in the release.

The project is a joint venture partnership of MSD Partners, Trammell Crow Company, The Retail Connection, and Highland Park Village Associates. It sits on a four-acre site adjacent to the Katy Trail and is expected to open in 2026.

Upon completion, it will total one million square feet of mixed-use space, including a hotel managed by the Auberge Resorts Collection.

“We’re extremely excited to bring such a dynamic collection of prominent brands, with both global and local prestige, to Knox Street,” says Stephen Summers, head of retail leasing for Knox Street, in the release.

Without further delay, here are descriptions of all four retailers coming to Knox Street, as described, in full, in the release (including the all-CAPS style):

DÔEN
"Launched in 2016 and founded by Santa Barbara-born sisters, Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, and a Collective of partners, DÔEN is a digitally-led, multi-channel fashion and lifestyle brand. Their mission is to create lasting, beautiful collections while supporting individuals in all aspects of their organization, supply chain, and community. The collections celebrate womanhood, thoughtfully designed for women and the bustling, busy, and beautiful lives they live in their clothes. The pieces are meticulously crafted to be passed on for generations, evoking a timeless whimsy and an unapologetic femininity. The brand works with domestic and international partners who share their values and commitment to gender and social equality as well as giving back by partnering with foundations that directly benefit their employees and surrounding communities. DÔEN’s current shops include Brentwood Country Mart, Montecito Country Mart, Lido Marina Village and Marin Country Mart in California, in addition to locations in New York City, Sag Harbor and Nantucket."

STAUD
"In 2015, Sarah “Staud” Staudinger and George Augusto co-founded the LA-based lifestyle brand STAUD upon the idea that fashion shouldn’t just empower women – it should be accessible, too. At the heart of STAUD is design. Crafted at the intersection of timeless classics and perfect novelty, STAUD offers a collection of clothing, handbags, shoes and accessories to the modern woman who appreciates both. Current locations include Los Angeles, New York, Palm Beach, Boston, East Hampton, Nantucket, Georgetown, and a pop-up at MARKET in Highland Park Village."

TOTEME
"TOTEME is a fashion house rooted in Swedish sensibilities, modern aspirations and the notion of style. With an appreciation for women’s many roles and how pieces are worn in practice, TOTEME crafts emblematic designs with an emphasis on materiality and shape. Archetype pieces are examined through a female lens and realized with sumptuous fabrics, rich textures and graphic silhouettes. Representing a direct and decisive way of dressing, the collections are contextualized in curated edits, visuals and spaces. TOTEME was founded in 2014 by Elin Kling and Karl Lindman. From its atelier in Stockholm, the house creates ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, accessories and jewelry. TOTEME currently has store locations in New York City, Los Angeles, and Aspen."

TWP
"Trish Wescoat Pound has spent a lifetime dedicated to designing clothes for Women. Trish founded TWP to offer her own take on American sportswear; effortless, unbound, understated pieces that complement the reality of women’s lives. Raised in Oklahoma, although undoubtedly a New Yorker at heart, she blends the utilitarian spirit of the American Midwest with a metropolitan sensibility. Each season draws upon Trish’s core influences: American heritage workwear, men’s inspired shirting and tailoring, and the brand’s home, New York City. Working with her daughter, Jillian, a stylist, the duo leads the creative across the brand. This intergenerational dialogue – of relevance and wisdom – is a strong source of inspiration to all of Trish’s collections. TWP currently hosts a space in Highland Park Village, in addition to three stores in New York, a boutique in Palm Beach, West Hollywood, and Aspen."