Essence Salon and Spa, a new beauty and personal care boutique at 4819 Alderson Rd. Suite 101 in Birch Bay, is holding an open house from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4., with appetizers, beverages, treatments and prize drawings.

The boutique offers services including skin care, hair care, waxing, relaxation therapy,
tanning and nail services. Essence carries a full line of Aveda hair products, as well as other items such as Voluspa Candles, San Francisco Soaps, Dermalogica skin care and
Butter London nail polish.

Appointments can be made by calling 360-371-5160. The store is online at www.essencebirchbay.com.