that focus on concentration, balance, and resis- tance stretching. Cardio and high intensity inter- val training classes are also available. Find a plan that fi ts your lifestyle and budget at stoneston- efi t.com. IV Nutrition challenge to prepare for your future. First stop? European Wax Center. Get swimsuit ready with waxing services for the body: customized bikini waxes, legs, and underarms will all be silky smooth after your appointment. Services also include brow waxing and facial hair waxing. Check out the Wax Pass, too: purchase a set of services at once and get up to 25 percent off future appointments. Passes never expire, either. T Another step toward making your body a work of art this summer? Franklins Tattoo and Supply. This East Dallas shop is known for its great artists and body piercing ex- perts, and its pro tattoo supply business, too. Whether you’re looking for outlines, cover-ups, or full color sleeves, book an appointment with a professional artist at Franklins today. Avalon Salon and Spa, an Aveda concept salon, has a full range of salon and spa services to help you recharge and feel your best. From extensions to color, stylists can offer you a totally new look—or just freshen up your style a little. The spa offers body treatments and massage, facials, lash and brow tinting, and waxing services. Gift certifi cates are available online. Now that you’ve got your exterior taken care of, time to focus inward a little. IV Nutrition Dallas will help your body and mind with its full menu of IV therapy services. Recover from dehydration, immune system challenges and fatigue with express or specialty drips with targeted vitamins and nutrients. Schedule an intramuscular injection of vitamins to give yourself an energy or performance boost, or give your skin and hair a boost with an infusion formulated to improve collagen and elastin production. Visit ivnutrition- now.com to book services, explore package deals on ser- vices, or purchase gift cards. SunstoneFit offers a variety of fi tness classes for every body type and fi tness level: sign up for yoga, pilates, barre and fi tness classes at one of the many DFW locations. Sun- stone offers hot yoga, fl ow yoga, and specialized classes SELF-CARE SUMMER his summer, don’t forget to take care of number one. Pamper that sun-soaked skin; fi nd an exercise routine that’s a little more air conditioned; or undertake a new If you’re in the market for a new home, visit Fly- homes for a one-stop service that can help you fi nd the house of your dreams, fast. With their Flyhomes Cash Offer and Buy Before You Sell programs, Flyhomes buyers stand out in a crowd in this fast-moving real estate market. Buyers and sellers have access to a dedicated team of agents, mortgage loan offi cers, researchers, and home tour specialists, all here to make sure you’ll be making yourself at home in no time. Another way to make sure you feel at home? Walking in your door to just the right tempera- ture. The HVAC experts at Texas Ace Heating & Air offer prompt residential repair service for those days that your AC just isn’t cutting it—plus they offer preventative maintenance, installation services, and even solar power AC solutions. Once your house is in order, maybe it’s time to invest in your future? KD Studio and Conservatory is an accredit- ed school for aspiring stage and screen actors, perform- ers and fi lmmakers. Degree programs in musical theater, acting and fi lmmaking are offered, along with classes and workshops and even summer camps for kids and teens. Voted the Best Summer Camp by Park Cities People 2018. Summer camps for ages 7-17. Schedule a tour of the facil- ities or request more information at kdstudio.com. Lights, camera, action! West Coast University offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and a Licensed Vocational Nurse to BSN program. The nursing programs allow you to start your coursework immediately after acceptance. With a brand new campus location in Richardson, Texas, their state of the art facility offers the best learning experience for their students. Plus, evening and weekend options are available. You’ll get a hands-on education with simulation labs and one-on-one support from the faculty and staff at WCU. Start your journey into an exciting new career by re- questing more information at westcoastuniversity.edu. Northlake College’s Mortgage Banking is the fi rst and oldest associate degree program in mortgage banking in the country. You’ll fi nd experienced faculty, ready to pre- pare you for the fast-paced real estate environment. Class- es are available online so that busy professionals can fi t their studies into their busy schedule. Certifi cates in fi nan- cial services and mortgage banking internships are also available. Learn more online at dallascollege.edu/cd/credit/ mortgage-banking. Finally, on your summer journey of self-care, remember that one of the best ways to feel good about yourself is to help others. Dallas 501(c)(3) HOOD, or “Helping Others Open Doors”, coordinates clothing pick-ups and drop-offs and strives to open doors for those in need. To volunteer or learn more, visit hoodlove2.org. 24 DALLAS OBSERVER • SUMMER GUIDE 2022
