Best in Beauty

Best Skincare
MK Dermatology
Led by Dr. Melanie Kingsley, MK Dermatology offers a modern, comprehensive approach to skincare—one that blends medical expertise with advanced cosmetic and esthetic treatments. Patients come for everything from complex dermatologic care to cutting-edge lasers and personalized skincare plans, all delivered through a unique direct care model that prioritizes access, transparency and time. With a constant focus on innovation and patient experience, MK Dermatology has quickly become a destination for those seeking thoughtful, results-driven care in a refined, upscale setting.

MK Dermatology is located at 12174 N Meridian Street, Suite 210 in Carmel. Learn more at mkderm.com and follow @melaniekingsleymd and @mk_dermatology on Instagram.

Best Hair Salon
The Mae Salon
At The Mae Salon, beauty is rooted in something deeper. Founded by Korie Lance, the Indianapolis space is designed to support both inner and outer transformation, blending expert hair care with spa services and a more holistic approach to self-care. Known for soft, natural styling and a philosophy that celebrates individuality, The Mae creates an experience that feels both grounding and uplifting. It’s a place where clients leave not only looking their best, but feeling more like themselves.

The Mae Salon is located at 4907 N Pennsylvania Street in Indianapolis. Learn more at themaesalon.com and follow @themaesalon on Instagram.

Best Smile
Emerick Orthodontics
At Emerick Orthodontics, a great smile is about more than alignment. It’s about confidence that carries into everyday life. Dr. Tara Emerick and her team blend advanced digital orthodontics with a personalized, patient-first approach, offering everything from clear aligners to fully customized 3D-printed braces. Balancing innovation and warmth, the experience is approachable, efficient and thoughtfully designed for patients of all ages. With fully digital treatment planning and in-office 3D printing, treatment is faster, more precise, and tailored to each patient.

Emerick Orthodontics is located at 12863 Broad Street in the Village of West Clay, in Carmel. Learn more at emerickortho.com and follow @emerickortho on Instagram.

Best Injectables
Wise Aesthetics
At Wise Aesthetics, injectables are approached with intention, precision, and a commitment to natural results. Founder Crissy Wiseman, a board-certified nurse practitioner, is known for her refined aesthetic—enhancing features, not altering them. With more than 25 years of clinical experience and advanced training in facial anatomy, she brings a level of expertise that sets the standard. Each treatment begins with a thoughtful consultation, focusing on facial balance and long-term planning rather than quick fixes. The result is subtle, confidence-boosting outcomes that look effortless and age beautifully.

Wise Aesthetics is located at 2325 Pointe Parkway in Carmel. Learn more at wise-aesthetics.com and follow @wiseaestheticscarmel on Instagram.

Best Infrared Sauna
Perspire Sauna Studio
At Perspire Sauna Studio, wellness is designed to be both effective and approachable. Each private infrared sauna session combines heat, red light therapy and chromotherapy to support everything from relaxation and recovery to skin rejuvenation. Owned by Louise Hughes, the Carmel studio offers a tech-forward approach to self-care that fits into modern routines. New to the experience, halo therapy can now be added to sessions, bringing the benefits of salt therapy into the sauna for an even more restorative, full-body reset.

Find Perspire Sauna Studio locations at Clay Terrace (14400 Clay Terrace Boulevard Suite 160 in Carmel) and at Fishers District (11594 Whistle Drive Suite 140 in Fishers). Learn more at perspiresaunastudio.com and follow @perspirecarmel on Instagram.

Best Makeup
Erica Foit Makeup Artistry
With more than 30 years in the beauty industry, Erica Foit brings both experience and artistry to every face she touches. Known especially for her work with brides, she creates polished, radiant looks designed to last through long days and meaningful moments. Using techniques (like airbrush application) and a carefully curated mix of luxury products, her approach is both refined and adaptable. Whether for weddings, photography or special events, clients trust Erica to enhance their natural beauty in a way that feels effortless and true.

Based in the Indianapolis area, Erica Foit Makeup Artistry is available by appointment. Learn more at ericafoit.com and follow @ericafoitmakeup on Instagram.

Best Lashes & Permanent Makeup
Lash & Brow Design Co.
Kate Adams has long been a trusted name in beauty, known for results that feel as natural as they are refined. At Lash & Brow Design Co., lash extensions are approached with precision and care, prioritizing the health of natural lashes while delivering a polished, personalized finish. One of the first in Indiana to introduce microblading, Kate has continued to evolve her approach, offering permanent makeup that is both artful and intentional—designed to enhance, never overpower.

Lash & Brow Design Co. is located at 301 E. Carmel Drive, Suite A200 in Carmel. Learn more at lashandbrowdesignco.com and follow @lashandbrowdesignco on Instagram.

Best Eye Care
Alternate View
At Alternate View, eye care is reimagined as a fully personalized, design-forward experience. Founded by Mollie Tavel Kaback, the Carmel City Center practice blends advanced vision care with curated eyewear and facial aesthetics, creating a space where clients feel both cared for and styled. Known for its expertise in dry eye treatment and its thoughtful, relationship-driven approach, the experience is as elevated as it is approachable—complete with coffee, conversation, and a moment to slow down.

Alternate View is located at 750 Veterans Way, Suite 228 in Carmel City Center. Learn more at alternateview.com and follow @youralternateview on Instagram.

Best Wellness Destination
Renova Total Health
At Renova Total Health, care is designed to be as comprehensive as it is personalized. Led by Dr. Zubair Khan, the physician-led practice brings together internal and family medicine, gynecology, sports and physical medicine, and psychiatry in one seamless, concierge-style model. Each patient journey is built around time, access and individualized planning, creating a more connected approach to long-term health. Set within a refined, hospitality-driven space, the experience feels less like a traditional clinic and more like a modern destination for total well-being.

Renova Total Health is located at 885 Monon Green Blvd, Suite 118 in Carmel. Learn more at renovatotalhealth.com and follow @renovatotalhealth on Instagram.

Best Nail Studio
Bi.You.Tiful Nails
At Bi.You.Tiful Nails, the experience goes beyond a standard manicure. Located in Carmel City Center, the light-filled studio pairs serene, glamorous design with a welcoming, client-first approach. With more than a decade of experience, owner and licensed nail technician Pao Baosithonghas has created a space where quality, cleanliness and care come first. From detailed nail art to luxe manicures and pedicures enhanced with aromatherapy and massage, each visit is designed to feel both relaxing and refined.

Bi.You.Tiful Nails is located at 854 S Rangeline Rd in Carmel City Center. Learn more at biyoutifulnails.com and follow @be.you.tifulnailsalon on Instagram.