A Lafera Salon

Overview

A. LaFera Salon is a luxury hair salon and spa in Athens, Georgia, founded in 2002 by master stylist Andrea LaFera. While primarily known for high-end hair services, it distinguishes itself as a comprehensive wellness destination featuring an infrared sauna, therapeutic massages, float tank therapy, and more. The facility blends beauty treatments with holistic spa experiences, emphasizing healthy, uncomplicated, and chic results using premium, sustainable products like Davines, René Furterer, and SITCH.

• Facility type: Boutique salon with integrated spa amenities, including private infrared sauna sessions, massage rooms, float tank, and esthetician services.
• Overall atmosphere and experience: Clients rave about the welcoming, relaxed, and luxurious vibe—described as “calm and relaxing,” “extremely clean,” “tastefully decorated,” and offering a “first-class feel.” Reviews highlight personalized care, professional staff, and a sense of rejuvenation, making it a serene oasis for beauty and wellness.

Features & Amenities

• Infrared Sauna: Healing infrared heat for relaxation, detoxification, and improved circulation.
• Float Tank: Epsom salt-filled pod for zero-gravity sensory deprivation, aiding stress relief, pain management, and recovery.
• Massage Rooms: Equipped for customized therapeutic massages and manual lymphatic drainage (MLD).
• Salon Stations: Modern chairs with high-quality tools for hair services.
• Spa Treatment Areas: Dedicated spaces for facials, manicures, pedicures, and reflexology.
• Retail Products: Curated sustainable haircare from Davines, René Furterer, and SITCH.
• Online Booking: Seamless scheduling via EnvisionGo and MassageBook, with card on file required.
• Ambiance Enhancers: Tasteful decor, clean environment, and Instagram-worthy wellness vibes.

Services

Hair Services

• Cut & Color: Precision haircuts ($40-$85), balayage/foils ($85+), glazes ($80+), specialized keratin smoothing, Brazilian blowouts, extensions, deep conditioning.
• Bridal & Special Occasion: Trials ($95), wedding day styling ($120+), party services ($75 each), with travel fees.

Spa & Wellness Services

• Infrared Sauna Sessions: Detox and relaxation-focused heat therapy.
• Therapeutic Massage: Customized for tension relief, pre/postnatal, chronic pain.
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD): Detoxification, immune support, post-surgery recovery.
• Float Tank Therapy: 60-minute sessions for deep meditation and recovery.
• Facials & Skin: Signature ($75), microcurrent ($125), dermaplane ($55).
• Nails: Manicures ($30+), gel/shellac ($40+), pedicures ($40-$95).
• Reflexology: Foot massage for pain relief ($50).

Expert Team: 9 specialists including owner Andrea LaFera (master stylist), Devon Decusatis (LMT/MLD), Mandy Tran (esthetician/nails), and stylists like Rovena Pirra (blonde expert).

Pricing

• Haircuts: Women $65-$85, Men $45-$50, Children $40, Shampoo & Style $35-$50.
• Color: Glaze $80-$100, Partial Foil $85-$150, Full Foil $135+, Balayage $120+.
• Float Tank: Single $75, 3-pack $195, 6-pack $390.
• Nails/Facials: Manicures $30-$40+, Pedicures $40-$95, Facials $55-$125.
• Bridal: Trial $95, Bride $120, Party $75 (deposits required).
• Sauna/MLD/Massage: Pricing via booking links; 48-hour cancellation policy (50% fee <24hrs, 100% same-day/no-show). Card required for all bookings.

Note: Exact sauna pricing not listed; contact for details.

Location & Hours

• Address: 600 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 4, Athens, Georgia 30606 (near UGA, searchable on Google Maps).
• Operating Hours: Not specified on site; book via online portals for availability (reminder texts sent 1 week prior).
• Contact: (706) 548-2188; Instagram @alaferasalon.

Notes

• What makes this sauna special: Unlike standalone saunas, A. LaFera integrates infrared sauna therapy into a full luxury salon-spa ecosystem, pairing it with MLD, float tanks, and hair services for complete wellness. Personalization stands out—stylists/therapists tailor treatments (e.g., Devon’s client-centered bodywork). Sustainability focus with natural products; 5-star reviews (e.g., “luxuriously treated,” “genius stylists”) emphasize exceptional service. Recent merger with Arbor Salon expands offerings. Ideal for Athens locals/UGA fans seeking detox, recovery, and beauty in one chic spot.