Sometimes, taking care of yourself means treating yourself to a little pampering, refreshing your look, or finding the right professionals to help you feel your best. From relaxing spa treatments and stylish new haircuts to personalized wellness services, Central Pennsylvania is home to talented professionals dedicated to helping residents look good, feel great, and enjoy a little well-deserved self-care.
Harrisburg Magazine’s 2026 Simply the Best Readers’ Poll celebrates the businesses and individuals who provide exceptional personal services throughout our region. From hair salons, barbershops, and nail studios to massage therapists, skincare specialists, chiropractors, and counseling professionals, this year’s winners represent a diverse range of beauty, wellness, and personal care services.
Chosen by local voters, the Simply the Best and Readers’ Choice winners have earned recognition for their expertise, creativity, customer service, and dedication to the people they serve.
Whether you’re ready for a fresh new look, seeking relaxation and rejuvenation, or exploring ways to improve your overall well-being, discover the 2026 winners Central Pennsylvania residents have recognized for excellence in personal services.
Barber Shop
Simply the Best
Joseph’s Vintage Barbershop & Salon
Readers’ Choice
Beauty/Hair Salon – East Shore
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Beauty/Hair Salon – West Shore
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Chiropractic Clinic – East
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Chiropractic Clinic – West
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Baker Chiropractic Sport and Spine Clinic
Counseling or Therapy Office
Simply the Best
Center for Hope and Healing, LLC
Readers’ Choice
Neurofeedback and Counseling Center of Pennsylvania
Seasons of Hope and Healing LLC
Day Spa – East Shore
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Day Spa – West Shore
Simply the Best
Polished Salon Spa and Wellness
Readers’ Choice
Facials – East
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Youveau Aesthetics Medspa & Wellness
Facials – West
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Hair Removal Services
Simply the Best
Waxed & Worth It, LLC by Sarah
Readers’ Choice
Hair Stylist/Barber – East
Simply the Best
Elayna McIlhenny @ Frost Salon & Spa
Readers’ Choice
Allison Lauria @ Volt Hair Studio
Jennifer Woodrow @ HiLites Hair Studio
Hair Stylist/Barber – East
Simply the Best
Luis Ramirez @ Jenny’s Salon
Readers’ Choice
Audrey Vazquez @ Polished Salon & Spa
Bonnie Morris @ Studio 1216
Massage
Simply the Best
Polished Salon Spa and Wellness
Readers’ Choice
Massage (Therapist)
Simply the Best
Massage Therapy and Wellness by Kayla LLC
Readers’ Choice
Elements Massage – Mechanicsburg
Microneedling
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Place that Helps You Lose Weight
Simply the Best
Perry Strength & Fitness Center
Readers’ Choice
Place to get Your Nails Done – East
Simply the Best (Tie)
Readers’ Choice
Place to get Your Nails Done – West
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Skin Care Clinic
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Farrell Laser & Aesthetic Medicine Center
Specialty Personal Services (w/o a category)
Simply the Best
two twenty-two brow & lash studio
Readers’ Choice
Tattoo Parlor
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
