Aesthetician

Winner:  Kelsey Dorjevski (The Aesthetic Method), Ferndale; theaestheticmethod.com

Finalists: Alexa Prabel (Alexxa Esthetic), Brianna Sapienza (Belle Santa Medical Spa), Danielle HueVine (HueVine Wellness + MedSpa), Michele Kaminer (Beach House Day Spa)

Barber shop

Winner: Legends Salon, Warren; legends-salon.com

Finalists: 223 Barberhouse, 6 Salon, Baus Barber, Detroit Barber Co., Hard Luck Barbershop, Kempt Culture, Lather Barbershop, Rocco’s Barber Shop

Blowouts

Winner: 6 Salon, Birmingham, Detroit, Royal Oak; sixsalon.com

Finalists: Alex Emilio Salon, Antonino’s Salon, Lena Shkreli & Company, Peter Marks Salon

Cosmetic surgeon

Winner: Dr. Alex Zayid, Birmingham; alexzayidmd.com/dr-alex

Finalists: Dr. Daniela Rodriguez, Dr. Evan Black, Dr. Giancarlo Zuliani (Zuliani Facial Aesthetics), Dr. Mune Gowda

CrossFit gym

Winner: CrossFit 8 Mile, Livonia; crossfit8mile.com

Finalists: Catalyst CrossFit, CrossFit Freshwater, Five Lakes CrossFit, New Species CrossFit

Day spa

Winner:  Rivage Day Spa, Birmingham; rivagedayspa.com

Finalists: Beach House Day Spa, Belle Santé Medical Spa, Color Box, Margot European Spa, Serene Scalp Spa, Spa Mariana

Eyebrow specialist

Winner: Beauty Hub, Commerce Township; beautyhubmi.com

Finalists: Bee Waxed Cosmetics, Belle Santé Medical Spa, Detroit Lashes & Brows, Yvonne Gevargesian (Aloria Skincare)

Facials

Winner: Rivage Day Spa, Birmingham; rivagedayspa.com

Finalists: Beauty Hub, Bee Waxed Cosmetics, Belle Santé Medical Spa, FACE Skincare, Melanie Elias (Icon Anti-Aging & Aesthetics), Margot European Spa, Rivage Day Spa

Fitness classes

Winner:  Detroit Sweat, Royal Oak; detroitsweat.fitness

Finalists: Detroit Fit Collective, Rebel Strength + Fitness, The Mill, Tone Zone Fitness

Fitness trainer

Winner:  Nate Jaworski (JT Fitness), Clawson; jtfitnessstudio.com

Finalists: Chad Demchik (Next Level Fitness Academy), Rashonda Plant (Tone Zone Fitness & Studios), Shadey Liadi “Nigerian Workout Doll”, Stephanie Riley (Rebel Strength and Fitness)

Hair salon

Winner: 6 Salon, Birmingham, Detroit, Royal Oak; sixsalon.com

Finalists: Alex and Emilio Salon, Antonino’s Salon, Lena Shkreli & Company, Peter Mark Salon

Health Club or Gym

Winner:  The Schvitz Health Club, Detroit; schvitzdetroit.com

Finalists: Beverly Hills Club, Franklin Athletic Club, Jabs Gym, JT Fitness, Rebel Strength and Fitness

Lash specialist

Winner:  Detroit Lashes & Brows, Birmingham; detroitlashes.as.me

Finalists: Beauty by Randi, Beeswax Cosmetics, Claudia Burlacu – Natural Lash Northville, Lashed by Rachel, You Aesthetic Spa

Mani-pedi salon

Winner: Lacquer Lounge, Clawson; lacquerloungemi.com

Finalists: Antonino’s Salon, Beach House Day Spa, Color Box, Rivage Day Spa

Massage

Winner: Rivage Day Spa, Birmingham; rivagedayspa.com

Finalists: Beach House Day Spa, Belle Santé Medical Spa, Home Comfort Massage, Margot European Spa

Med spa

Winner:  The Aesthetic Method, Ferndale; theaestheticmethod.com

Finalists: Belle Santé Medical Spa, Icon Anti-Aging & Aesthetics, Omorfia Medical Spa, Tox & Skin Co.

Pilates classes

Winner: 444 Pilates, Beverly Hills; 444pilates.com

Finalists: Equilibrium Studio, Hot Yoga Ferndale, Peace & Pilates, The Pilates Room Detroit

Spa services at a resort

Winner: Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, Traverse City; grandtraverseresort.com

Finalists: Boyne Mountain Resort, Crystal Mountain, The Inn at Bay Harbor

Threading

Winner: Beauty Hub, Commerce Township; beautyhubmi.com

Finalists: About Face Beauty Spa, Agnes, Alexa’s Vanity, Detroit Lashes & Brows

Yoga studio

Winner:  Citizen Yoga, multiple locations; citizenyogastudio.com

Finalists: 359° Yoga, Full Lotus Yoga, Hot Yoga Ferndale, Thrive Hot Yoga

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