The Blend

Overview

• The Blend is a full-service salon and wellness center founded in 2017, serving as a premier destination for men and women in South Charleston, WV. While offering comprehensive beauty services like hair styling, skincare, nails, and massage, it prominently features a spacious infrared sauna powered by Health Mate technology for detoxifying and therapeutic sessions.
• The overall atmosphere is professional yet indulgent, blending high-end salon expertise with relaxation-focused wellness. Clients enjoy a one-stop shop experience where they can thrive in their world and relax in ours (official slogan). The environment promotes rejuvenation, with tailored treatments ensuring every visit leaves clients feeling radiant, relieved, and elevated.

Features & Amenities

• Infrared Sauna: Spacious Health Mate sauna providing deep-penetrating infrared heat for superior detoxification compared to traditional saunas; includes chromotherapy lighting for mood enhancement and mental health benefits.
• Treatment Rooms: Dedicated facial and massage rooms equipped for paramedical skincare and therapeutic bodywork.
• Salon Areas: Modern main salon stations for hair services, welcoming reception for check-ins, and specialized manicure & pedicure stations.
• Advanced Equipment: Supports services like Cryo T-Shock, DMK® treatments, microneedling with stem cell topicals, microdermabrasion, and Brazilian Blowout®.
• Wellness Focus: Relaxing ambiance with ongoing staff education to deliver cutting-edge, personalized care.

Services

• Infrared Sauna: Detoxification, calorie burn (up to 1500/week), immune boosting, pain relief (e.g., fibromyalgia, arthritis, back pain), illness fighting (hypertension, colds, acne), and mental health support via chromotherapy.
• Hair Rituals (offered by stylists like Teddy, Coreena, Harleigh): Cuts, coloring (balayage, color melt, dimensional blondes), permanent waves, formal styles, Brazilian Blowout®, brow/lash tinting, lash lifts.
• Nail Rituals: No-chip manicures, pedicures, eyebrow waxing.
• Advanced Aesthetics (DMK® Paramedical by Teddy): Enzyme treatments (“Game of Thrones” facial), chemical peels, microneedling with stem cells, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, facial waxing.
• Massage Therapy (Pam Ooten, 17+ years): Deep tissue, neuromuscular, orthopedic, reflexology, sports massage, hospice-style gentle touch for pain relief and relaxation.
• Other: Cryo T-Shock for body contouring; gift certificates and payment plans available.

Pricing

• Infrared Sauna: 1 session: $35, 6 sessions: $175 (ideal for regular wellness routines).
• Stem Cell Microneedling: Starting at $350 per session (prices subject to change).
• Other services (hair, nails, massage, aesthetics) priced individually; book for quotes. Gift certificates and flexible payment plans enhance accessibility.

Location & Hours

• Address: 4511 Kanawha Turnpike, South Charleston, WV 25309 (conveniently located in the heart of South Charleston; Google Maps integration for easy navigation).
• Contact: (304) 744-SKIN, TheBlendWV@gmail.com.
• Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 10am - 7pm (by appointment), Saturday: 10am - 3pm (by appointment), Sunday - Monday: Closed.
• All services require appointments; book online via Book Now page.

Notes

• What Makes This Sauna Special: Unlike traditional saunas, the Health Mate infrared sauna offers gentler, more effective heat penetration (researched 40+ years), promoting detox without extreme temperatures, calorie burn akin to exercise, targeted pain relief, immune support for various conditions (e.g., cancer adjunct, eczema), and mental health uplift with chromotherapy. It’s seamlessly integrated into a holistic salon ecosystem, allowing combo bookings (e.g., sauna + massage or facial) for ultimate wellness.
• Staff Excellence: Expert team including Navy veteran/multi-licensed Teddy Atkins (cosmetology, aesthetics, massage), 20-year stylist Coreena Maiden, color specialist Harleigh Casto, and certified therapist Pam Ooten— all committed to personalized, transformative care.
• Unique Perks: DMK® “Game of Thrones” facials featured on Entertainment Tonight; brands like Schwarzkopf, Moroccanoil; policies emphasize hygiene and client satisfaction. Ideal for busy clients seeking efficient, results-driven indulgence.