Combine close to four decades of experience, a fantastic location and a passion for their work and clients and the result is one of the hottest hair, nail and days spas in town — Salon 119. Michele Lassak and Wende Rae are partners in the salon whose name comes from its location at 119 North Indian Canyon Drive. “We adore Palm Springs and think it is absolutely charming. Prior to opening our salon we had developed a Palm Springs clientele while working at other places so it was just a natural for us to open here,” Rae explains.

Salon 119 was a partnership meant to be. Both Lassak and Rae share a similar vision and each brings a unique expertise to the enterprise. In the business for 27 years, Lassak travels at least three times a year to places like Las Vegas, New York, Los Angeles as well as Europe for hands-on workshops where she can continuously be educated on the latest products, styles and techniques.

Rae is equally as passionate about her work and specializes in Epicurean facials and trains other aestheticians in the use of the product. Epicurean is a highly regarded enzyme product noted for its ability to nourish, replenish and energize skin cells. Many of Rae’s facials include hand and foot massage. “We never leave the client once we begin a facial. We want them to feel totally pampered and special. It’s so much more than getting debris out of the skin. I have a really wonderful touch and want my clients to enjoy their treatment and when they leave feel that they’ve gotten away for awhile,” Rae says.

“We try to bring a little happiness to everyone,” Lassak adds. Little wonder that after only two years in business, Salon 119 is expanding by adding 1,300 square feet of upstairs space with additional treatment rooms, a lounge area, oxygen bar and a magnificent view of the San Jacinto Mountains!