Head spa treatment room at Elevate Salon + Spa, Charlottesville VA

Reviewed by Anna, owner and educator at Elevate Salon + Spa, who trains every stylist through Elevation Training. Updated September 2026.

Gentle skin care that fits into your salon visit

A lot of people skip facials because they worry about a reaction, or because a long spa afternoon is hard to fit into a busy schedule. The Mini Facial answers both. It is built around two goals, moisture and glow, and it uses vegan ingredients selected to leave out most common skin allergens. If your skin turns pink or tight after new products, that matters.

The facial happens in the same quiet treatment room as the Head Spa Experience, away from the hum of the blow dryers. It is smaller than a head spa and focuses on your face rather than your scalp, which is why the two pair so naturally. It also sits comfortably next to a haircut or color appointment. Your specialist starts with a quick conversation about your skin and adjusts the treatment to how it is behaving that day.

The Mini Facial is performed by Jessica, Maura and Raven, the same team members who offer the Head Spa Experience, which makes pairing the two in one visit easy.

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Why guests choose the Mini Facial

  • Made for sensitive skin

    The Mini Facial uses vegan ingredients chosen to eliminate most skin allergens. If fragrance or new products usually leave your skin irritated, this is a gentler place to start, and you can talk through concerns first.

  • Moisture and glow, nothing extra

    This facial has two clear goals: put moisture back into your skin and leave it looking bright. It is not a peel or a corrective program, which keeps it simple and easy to fit in.

  • Easy to pair with a head spa

    The Head Spa Experience cares for your scalp and the Mini Facial cares for your face. Add the facial to your head spa and you can take care of both in one calm visit.

  • Unhurried, one to one care

    Appointments at Elevate are one to one, so your specialist is with you the whole time and never juggling another guest. You get a blanket, a drink if you like, and room to relax.

Recent work at Elevate

  • Head spa treatment room at Elevate Salon + Spa, Charlottesville VA
  • Head spa basin and treatment bed at Elevate Salon + Spa, Charlottesville VA
  • Beverage station and refreshment cart at Elevate Salon + Spa, Charlottesville VA
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What to expect at your appointment

Check in with the Guest Care Team at the front desk or on the iPad, and pick up a sparkling water or latte if you want one. Every service at Elevate begins with a consultation, so your specialist will ask how your skin has been feeling, what you use at home, and whether anything tends to irritate it.

Then you settle onto the treatment bed under a cozy blanket while your specialist works through the facial, explaining each step as it happens. Paired with a head spa, both services flow together in the same room.

Aftercare and maintenance

Your skin should feel soft and hydrated when you leave. Keep things simple for the rest of the day: skip heavy makeup if you can, avoid scrubs, and stick with gentle cleansing and a moisturizer you trust. Sensitive skin appreciates a little time before you try anything new.

There is no set schedule. Some guests add a mini facial whenever they book a head spa, others save it for a dry season or a big event.

How pricing works

The Mini Facial is a single service with no extra options to choose, so pricing is straightforward. Your total changes only with what you pair it with, such as the Head Spa Experience or a haircut or color service. Current pricing for the facial and every spa service is on the Service Menu.

See the work

Current cuts, color and finished styles from the team are posted on Instagram @elevatesalonva. Elevate Salon + Spa holds a 4.9 rating from 900 Google reviews.

Frequently asked questions

How is a mini facial different from a full facial?

A mini facial is shorter and more focused. At Elevate it centers on moisture and glow rather than a long list of corrective steps, so it fits easily into a visit you are already making for your hair or a head spa.

I have very sensitive skin. Is the Mini Facial safe for me?

It is made with vegan ingredients chosen to eliminate most skin allergens, which is why it is recommended for sensitive skin. Everyone is different, so tell your specialist about known allergies or reactions at your consultation, and speak up if anything feels wrong.

Can I get a mini facial with my haircut or color?

Yes, you can book the Mini Facial alongside a hair appointment, and it can also be added to the Head Spa Experience. Add the services when you book online, or text the salon and the Guest Care Team will help you line them up.

Should I come without makeup?

Coming with a clean face saves a little time, but it is not required. Let your specialist know what you are wearing when you arrive. If you have an event later, mention it so you can plan when to put fresh makeup on.

Who performs the Mini Facial?

Jessica, Maura and Raven perform the Mini Facial. They also offer the Head Spa Experience, so if you want both in one visit, booking with one of them keeps everything in one room with one person looking after you from start to finish.

Book a mini facial and give your skin some calm

See current pricing on the Service Menu, add the facial to our Head Spa Experience for a full reset, or finish your visit with a lash lift and tint for lashes that stay defined without mascara.

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