When computers crash or cars break down, when hair just won't behave or backs begin to ache, it's important to know where to find helping hands and trusted service.
In Western North Carolina, whether you're looking for herbal tinctures, an organic mechanic, a place to work out or a piercing parlor, there are many businesses at the ready to meet your needs.
This year, four tried-and-true businesses and organizations -- Beauty Parade, Charlotte Street Computers, Man's Ruin Tattoo & Piercing and the YMCA -- have emerged as Personal Services Hall of Famers, while others have claimed their place at the top for the first time. Whether the establishments are veterans or new on the scene, when it comes to personal services, our community knows what it wants, where to go and who to trust.
Alternative Healing Center
- 1. Source for Well Being 411 W. State St., Black Mountain, 669-8800
- 2. Asheville Natural Health & Homeopathy 54 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, 254-3004
- 3. Asheville Healing Arts
830 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, 230-2532 - 3. Asheville Community Acupuncture
378 Haywood Road, Asheville, 777-8804
Car Repair
- 1. Organic Mechanic 631 Haywood Road, Asheville, 255-2628
- 2. Mike Byer Auto & Truck Repair 135 Coxe Ave., Asheville, 258-0548
- 3. Mostly's Automotive Repair 253 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, 253-4981
Computer Repair
- 1. Charlotte Street Computers
252 Charlotte St., Asheville, 225-6600 and 300 Airport Road, Arden, 651-6600 and 101 South Lexington Ave., Asheville, 209-6600 - 2. OneWhoServes, Inc. 306 W. Haywood St., Asheville, 251-1111
- 3. Sassy's Computer Repair 1457 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, 253-0853
Gym
- 1. YMCA
Various locations (www.ymcawnc.org)
- 2. YWCA 185 S. French Broad Ave., Asheville, 254-7206
- 3. Biltmore Fittness 711 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, 253-5555
Hair Salon
- 1. Beauty Parade
783 Haywood Road, Asheville, 257-4073
- 2. Wink Salon & Boutique 18 Brook St. #103, Asheville, 277-4070
- 3. Adorn Salon & Boutique 82 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville, 225-8828
Massage Therapist
- 1. Grace Scarbrough 551-1644
- 2. Isabelle Guzman
215-6765
- 2. Kat Cortellucci
335-0675
- 3. Steve Mohrman 505-2899
Piercing Parlor
- 1. Man's Ruin Tattoo & Piercing
857 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, 253-6660
- 2. Empire Tattoo 83 Patton Ave., Asheville, 252-8282
- 3. Liquid Dragon Art Studio 66 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville, 251-2518
Spa
- 1. Sensibilities Natural Bodycare 59 Haywood St., Asheville, 253-3222 and 2 Town Square Blvd., Asheville, 687-8760
- 2. Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa 290 Macon Ave., Asheville, 252-2711
- 3. Secret Garden
56 N. Main St., Weaverville, 658-9317
- 3. Shoji Retreats
96 Avondale Heights Road, Asheville, 299-1999
Stylist
- 1. Marcy Lanier at Willow's Dream
225-5922
- 1. Terra Marshal at Beauty Parade
257-4073
- 2. Christine DiBenedetto at Wink 277-4070
- 3. Tiziana Severse at Beauty Parade 257-4073
Tattoo Parlor
- 1. Empire Tattoo 83 Patton Ave., Asheville, 252-8282
- 2. Man's Ruin Tattoo & Piercing 857 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, 253-6660
- 3. Liquid Dragon Art Studio 66 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville, 251-2518
Yoga Studio
- 1. Asheville Yoga Center 239 S. Liberty St., Asheville, 254-0380
- 2. West Asheville Yoga 602 Haywood Road, Asheville, 350-1167
- 3. Namaste Yoga & Healing Center 57 Broadway, Asheville, 253-6985
