tru essence spa grand opening the party going all evening long. The decor was kept light and clean with gold and crystal clear accents. To add to the finishing touch, there were signature Tru Essence pieces all throughout the space. Guests were able to leave not only knowing that they have a quality new spa to frequent, but with Tru Essence swag bags in tow. The swag bags featured lots of goodies and literature on their many spa services. Tru Essence features both medical and cosmetic services that “address undesirable changes of the face and body that occur as a result of the aging process.” They’re open Tuesday-Saturday to service your needs. Story by Skyy Sandifer
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o kick off the grand opening of their brand new spa, owners Dr. Shalondria Simpson and Dr. LaShondria SimpsonCamp put on an event for the history books. They wanted the event to be exciting and glamorous, but they also wanted their Houston, Texas customers to feel welcomed and to get a good understanding of the spa overall. Mission accomplished. To start, the event was hosted by Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Cynthia Bailey. The owners raved about her energy and how comfortable she made everyone feel. They said she made for an “unforgettable branding event experience.” Guests enjoyed light eats like macarons and finger foods, and they enjoyed music from DJ Honey Bee who kept
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