Forbes Beauty Co.

On Fairmont Avenue in Ottawa's Hintonburg neighbourhood, Forbes Beauty Co. is a boutique spa that has operated since the summer of 2013. The studio focuses on nail care, skincare and hair removal, with manicures and pedicures starting at $45, facial rejuvenation treatments starting at $120, hair removal starting at $22 and tinting starting at $20. Alongside facials and hair removal, the studio lists sugaring and tinting, and it carries Canadian skincare lines and various nailcare systems. Founder Laura Forbes describes the space as welcoming and relaxed. Group bookings have included wedding parties, mommy and baby groups, work parties and girls' or guys' nights, with the studio able to offer exclusive use of the spa; group parties are currently listed as on hold.