Moms do not get enough credit. Whether they’re working moms who extend their 40-hour work week to help with late night math homework or stay-at-home mothers who dedicate a vast majority of their time to their kids (hello PTA meetings, baseball games, and field trip chaperoning). Mothers work hard to give their kids everything they can. And it’s time we give them the gift of “relaxation” and some well deserved “me time.” The Willmar Lakes Area is home to a variety of spas and salons that’ll have your mom looking and feeling rejuvenated in no time!

Let’s start in New London, a small town known for its artistic style and world class service! The Abode Salon & Spa is a tranquil rural salon with all the amenities of the city. They provide hair color, acrylic nails, pedicures, body waxing and lash extension services. It’s their goal to have their guests feeling beautiful, relaxed and refreshed while they’re there and also long after they go home. Another local favorite is Mill Pond Salon. From the moment you walk into the bohemian farmhouse atmosphere, you can feel the difference. Whether you are there for color correction, hair extensions, or you have your first permanent make-up session, you’ll feel pampered and nurtured while you explore your beauty and style dreams. Just what your mother deserves!

At Rejuvenate Salon & Spa in New London, your mom can relax her mind, body and spirit. She’ll feel at home as soon as she steps into the salon with the top notch care given by the stylists. They offer everything from specialty styles to keratin complex smoothing treatments, designed to reduce frizz at the cuticle level to promote sleek, healthy hair. They focus on the latest trends in hair, health, wellness and education for the guests. Whether your mom would like a fashionable new hair color, gel polish manicure, or a facial and massage, they will have her feeling confident and refreshed!

Moving into Spicer, you’ll find Salon J Spa and Boutique. A unique business where you can treat mom to a variety of services, ranging from a classic haircut to waxing options, plus she can shop their unique boutique items. Their many amazing stylists will take care of her cracked skin, courtesy of the unforgiving prairie winds, and dry hair, thanks to the cold climate, leaving her refreshed and ready for the coming season. Also in Spicer you’ll find InSpa Studio, a locally owned private skincare and nail spa. Owner Carol Fader has 20 years of experience in the beauty field, channeling her expertise into an “escape oasis” where you can get away from your daily stressors. Inspa offers acne treatments, anti-aging facials, peels, scalp massages, and natural manicures and pedicures to cover all your relaxation needs in one place. A perfect place for your mom to relax and unwind.

As we head into Willmar, you’ll find J.U.S.T. Massage! Jayeden Christensen, the sole owner and operator of J.U.S.T. Massage, uses quality brand products such as Biotone organics. J.U.S.T. stands for “Jayeden’s Unwinding Serenity Time.” I’m sure your mom would love some serenity time with a relaxation massage, hot stones therapy or an ionic foot bath. Call J.U.S.T. Massage today to purchase a gift certificate for the motherly figure in your life. Also in Willmar you’ll find Legacy Salon, a hair and beauty salon that provides services customizable to every client. Read through their highly skilled stylists profiles on their website to find the perfect match for your mom. They provide haircuts, color and specialty treatments as well as waxing services.

The Willmar Lakes Area offers so many opportunities to give your mother some well-deserved relaxation and rejuvenation. The hard part is deciding which business to call to purchase a gift certificate! The easy part is knowing that no matter which business you choose, your mom will be in great hands and will be feeling refreshed and rejuvenated in no time!