Plus Deepak Chopra and Augustinus Bader’s Charles Rosier take on epigenetics
Words by KELLY ATTERTON
Chris McMillan’s Signature Style
CHRIS McMILLAN, the visionary hairstylist behind some of Hollywood’s most famous looks, has a curated collection of seven styling essentials designed to bring his signature touch into everyday routines. The collection is simple and functional, anchored by the products he uses every day, like the frizz-fighting Glassy Smooth Blowdry Spray, the versatile Styling Balm, and The Wand for quick flyaway fixes. Each formula is powered by the shine-boosting HS Complex, leaving hair strong, healthy looking, and never weighed down. At the heart of the line is McMillan’s lifelong mission: “I’ve spent my career helping people feel like the best version of themselves. Now, you can get that every single day.” chrismcmillan.com.
Sculpt Club Has A Subtle Flex
Pilates has become more than a workout — it’s an identity. The hottest studios double as social clubs, with invite-only classes, wait lists, and price tags that rival private training. SCULPT CLUB in Studio City delivers the same high-design, Instagram-ready experience, minus the elitist barrier to entry. The airy, limestone-lined space with 12-foot ceilings feel like a private retreat, the kind of place you’re tempted to linger in long after class. The main attraction of the room is the Merrithew V2 Max Plus reformers, each with a sleek vertical tower. The tower adds versatility, unlocking new angles, stretches, and movements that keep classes dynamic and muscles guessing. Classes are small, community driven, and designed to leave clients stronger, longer, and more aligned. 12348 Ventura Blvd., Studio City; sculptclubco.com.
Calm and Collected At M Head Spa
Once a niche ritual imported from Japan, the head spa is having its L.A. moment. M HEAD SPA’s new location offers rainfall rinses, lymphatic scalp massages, and serene private rooms. Social media turned the head spa into a viral obsession, but the appeal goes beyond the ASMR factor, with clients seeking scalp wellness, glossy hair, and moments of stillness. “We want every visit to feel like hitting the reset button for your head and mind,” says founder Nanami Suzuki. “From the gentle treatments to our exclusive partnership with French scalp-care brand Hairfax, we combine deep relaxation with results you can see and feel.” For anyone craving a moment of calm without committing to a full spa day, this is it. 800 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A., 213-800-9999; mheadspa.com.
Spencer’s Goes West
SPENCER’S, the boutique spa and wellness destination that was an instant hit in New York, has made its California debut in a house once owned by Sidney Poitier and inspired by summer escapes to the South of France. Says founder Ryan McCarthy, “I fell immediately in love with the afternoon light through paned windows, the smell of jasmine in the backyard, and the perfectly sized rooms in our charming house.” The spa offers custom facials and massages, which blend Lomi Lomi, Swedish, Thai, and deep tissue techniques. 8815 Dorrington Ave., West Hollywood; spencers.spa.
AI-Driven Pathways to Better Being
Charles Rosier, cofounder of Augustinus Bader skin care, and Deepak Chopra will debut AB CHOPRA EPIGENETICS this fall. The membership-based platform unites AI-driven precision health, epigenetic science, and consciousness-based practices to deliver hyper-personalized protocols that evolve into pathways for lasting well-being. At its core is the AI Wellbeing Twin, which adapts to each member’s biology insights, lifestyle, and goals to offer real-time, actionable insights, turning longevity into an exploration of human potential that’s as personal as it is scientific. abchopra.com.
A Highlight Reel Created by Mary Phillips
Two years ago, TikTok discovered Mary Phillips’s “underpainting” method — contour and highlight first, foundation after — and suddenly everyone was questioning everything they knew about applying makeup. Phillips has turned that phenomenon into the six-piece collection M.PH. The Underpainting Palette houses contour, highlighter, and color corrector for invisible structure; Cheeky Cream Blush sticks for a high-impact, soft-matte finish; Lip Ciggy lipsticks and Overline pencils finish the face with a soft, sculpted ease. The result is the coveted, snatched-but-not-trying look, distilled into a tidy set of tools. mphbeauty.com.
Nature Reigns at The Reset Hotel
From a distance, THE RESET HOTEL could almost pass for a particularly well-situated storage facility. The rooms look like shipping containers — modular, neatly aligned, and matte against the mountains. Step closer, though, and the understatement reveals itself as intent: architecture that blends into the desert rather than competing with it. Cofounded by Adam Wininger, Shannon Ching, Sumeet Parekh, and designer Ben Uyeda, The Reset isn’t just a hotel; it’s a mindset. With 65 design-forward rooms, each featuring a private patio, Solo Stove fire pit, and Flamingo Estate bath products, the property is minimalist and self-assured.
There are no TVs and disposable plastics, and there’s no velvet-rope energy. Instead, expect curated stillness and the occasional DJ by the saltwater pool. Uyeda calls it “infrastructure that lets nature take center stage.” His vision is a reductive yet expressive blend of raw materials, soft desert palettes, and statement-making pieces, many crafted by local artisans. The same philosophy extends to the menu: Split Rock Bistro delivers seasonal, ingredient-driven fare, including pop-ups with visiting chefs and intimate dinners. 7000 Split Rock Ave., Twentynine Palms, 760-362-6100; stayreset.com.
Feature image: THE RESET HOTEL.
This story originally appeared in the Fall 2025 issue of C Magazine.
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