Our new location has tripled in size and offers career opportunities:

  • Acupuncturist...one part time or full time
  • Massage Therapist...one part time or full time
  • Permanent Make up Artist...one part time or full time
  • Physician, Botox, Restylane, Laser Treatments, Injection Specialist...one part time or full time
  • Manicurist...two-three positions available, part or full time

About us and our Members
As a Member of Special Effects Salon and Spa, you will be surrounded by professionals who are deeply dedicated and passionate individuals. Each Member's caring, supportive and helpful attitude greatly enhance every avenue of our entire work place, creating an enjoyable, drama free environment, offering a network of greater opportunities for your business's future and growth, your well being, and your client’s experiences and comfort. 

Special Effects Salon and Spa carefully selects Members who have impeccable skill set, expertise, innovative attention to customer service care, along with a personality and mindset that is self motivated, driven, genuine, compassionate, outgoing and above all...friendly.  This complete concept continues to serve as the foundation of Special Effects Day Spa's success. It is our greatest asset and illustrates our commitment and continued support to each of our Members and their businesses.

Our History
For 34 years, Special Effects Salon and Spa has deeply contributed to our industries growth in product formulation research, equipment research, color theory development, and chemistry balance research. From Platform Artists, to Design Teams, to Salon and Spa Business Owners, to Educators, our Members have greatly enhanced licensed professionals through our educational classes in; color component reaction, color base theory, Enzymology theory, method movement reactions, design techniques, and trend release applications across the USA and abroad. In turn it has earned Special Effects Day Spa a great respect as a leader and grew us into a sought out contributor as an asset to our industries growth and future.

About Our Spa
Special Effects first opened in Whitefish Bay in 1984. We moved to Mequon 27 years ago. Our new 3100 sq. ft. facilities atmosphere is an open concept spa, with a beautiful, upscale, modern elegance. Our relaxing and welcoming environment appeals to our North Shore clientele and numerous other areas within greater Wisconsin and Illinois. Special Effects Day Spa is a high end Day Spa with 4 private treatments rooms, 9 hair stations and 4 manicure and pedicure area, 3 waiting areas,  a large kitchen/dispense and out door patio.

Currently we have 16 Members
At this time our Members are offering a full line of services; Massage Therapy, Energy Therapy, Body Treatments, Permanent Make Up, Make-up Applications, Eyebrow and Lash Tinting, Eyelash Extension, Spa Facials, Skin Enrichment Treatments, LED Light Skin Therapy Treatments, Chemical Peels, Micro Dermabrasion, Cosmetic Eyelash Extensions,  Micro Blading, Full Body Hair Removal, Spa Manicures, Men's Hand Treatments, Spa Pedicures, Men's Foot Treatments, Gel Nails, Poly Gel Nails, Shellac and Gelish Nails, Hair Extensions, Fantasy Hair Extensions, Instructional Classes, Color Tone Analysis, Ear Piercing, Cosmetic Weight Removal, Straightening, Texturizing, Tattoo Removal and our highly artistic Hair Cutting Design and Custom Color Services.

Lease Opportunities
Leases are month to month, with the luxury of yearly locked in Rental Rates. Month to Month leases offers each of our Members and Special Effects Salon and Spa the assurance that every Member truly wants to continue on and enjoys the working environment that Special Effects Salon and Spa offers, without the added stress of being locked into yearly lease dates or incurring rent increases.

Leases Offered
Full Time
Part Time
On Demand 

Commission and/or Employee  Opportunities
Special Effects Day Spa offers employee or commssion positions, please inquire.

Apprentice Opportunities
Special Effects Day Spa does Not offer apprentice positions at this time.

Members with Multiple Locations
Lease opportunities ARE allowed for those with multiple locations.
Leases DO NOT contain a Non-Compete Clause.
Members are allowed to transfer clients to other locations.
Members are allowed to conduct business needs on site for other locations. 

Business Starting Guidance
To the Professional who has not started up their own company, but is considering this option; Special Effects Salon and Spa offers guidance and assistance regarding start up questions and business processes. Please do not hesitate to address your thoughts, concerns and ideas with Lisa Ryan. (There may be an option to rent at a percentage during your companies development stage.)

Opportunities Will  Not  Be Considered To
No Medical Practices without a signed documented contract with a Licensed Physician.
No Practices not approved by the WI State Board of Regulations and Licensing.
No Medical Practices not covered by an existing Medical Insurance Policy.
No Retail Based Businesses
No Home Based Businesses
No Unlicensed Practitioners
No Tanning Bed Operations
No Spray Tan Operations
No Acrylic Nail Services
No Apprentice Positions

Lease Information and Inquiries
​Always Kept Confidential
Lisa Ryan
Cell Phone;  262-227-1625

Location
Special Effects Salon and Spa
1340 W Towne Square Road
Mequon, WI 53092


1 block South/West of Highway 43 and (167) Mequon Road.

15 minutes North of City Center Milwaukee, WI.
90 minutes North of Chicago, IL
90 minutes East of Madison, WI.
90 minutes South of Green Bay, WI.