Best of Service

Beauty Salon

Novak Hair Studios

It’s the personalized, one-on-one attention you get at Novak Hair Studios that makes it a cut above the rest. Offering a sophisticated styling experience and luxurious amenities in an ultra-modern setting, Novak gives its stylists or “solo artists” the opportunity to do their most creative work in their chosen medium, your hair.

250 W. Lancaster Ave., Ste. 110, novakhairstudios.com

Boarder/Groomer

Cowtown Canines

If you care for your pooch as much as he or she deserves (let’s face it, dogs are the best), this spot ensures a fantastic experience for your four-legged pal. Cowtown Canines features a wonderful climate-controlled indoor-outdoor play facility, complete with doggie lounge, couches and bouncy beds, and a shaded outside play yard with pools, trees and play sets stimulate play for your barking buddy. The biz offers doggie day care, 24-hour dog boarding, dog training and more. 

4605 Benbrook Highway, cowtowncanines.com

Boot Camp

Camp Gladiator

It doesn’t matter if you’re 16 or 60, Camp Gladiator is a four-week outdoor workout program for all fitness levels. Led by certified personal trainers, “campers” feel the burn at more than 4,000 locations nationwide.

Multiple locations, campgladiator.com

Car Repair

Ichiban Autos

Getting into a car crash is scary, but dealing with the aftermath of a collision can often be scarier. Ichiban Autos specializes in collision repair, and they have a solid reputation for fixing vehicles right the first time around. They will even work with your insurance company and will provide up to $500 deductible reimbursement.

1901 W. Berry St., ichibanautos.com

Car Wash

University Car Wash

A far cry from your sweet dad hosing off your car in the driveway, this state-of-the-art car wash is nothing short of amazing. The efficient and friendly staff do everything from a basic wash to in-depth detailing to full lube service. While you relax in comfort in their luxury waiting room, enjoy an espresso or latte — and they even have a gift shop to boot.

3124 Collinsworth St., washology.com

Child Care/Day Care

Clayton Youth Enrichment

In 1975 a small group of parents recognized a problem; the numbers in their youth population were decreasing quickly. What started as a before- and after-school care for the children of health care professionals who worked in the nearby hospital district, has now blossomed into an organization that has touched the lives of more than 50,000 Tarrant County students with life-changing before- and after-school enrichment programs that continue to solidify the community and add enrichment to children and families throughout the Fort Worth metro area.

1215 Country Club Lane, claytonyouth.org

Dance Studio

Dance Concept

From adult hip-hop to jazz to ballet … Dance Concept has a class for any aspiring dancer, no matter the skill level. Its experienced staff and instructors have resumes that would rival almost any studio in the country, let alone DFW. If you, your daughter or son wants to let loose and learn a few new steps — or even if you’re an accomplished professional, Dance Concept has a program for you. 

4809 Bryant Irvin Road, dance-concept.com

Day Spa

Spavia Day Spa

In today’s age of the smart phone “leash,” social media and an ever-demanding fast-paced life that is now simply accepted as “the norm,” it is more important than ever to manage stress properly. Spavia Day Spa provides a myriad of services and sessions to lower the blood pressure and slow the daily pace — if only for a moment. 

4801 Overton Ridge Blvd., spaviadayspa.com

Dental Care

Art District Dental

If you dread going to the dentist’s office, you’re not alone. Having your teeth inspected, scraped, picked at and drilled is never going to be fun. We’re not saying it’s on par with a masseuse’s office, but we can confirm that Art District Dental is focused on patient comfort. The office also offers convenient evening hours, twice a week, for working professionals. 

3609 W. Seventh St., artdistrictdental.com

Dry Cleaners

Kite's Custom Cleaners

Wine drip on your favorite white blouse? No problem. Ketchup on the couch cover? No sweat. Kite’s Cleaners tackles all the stains using environmentally-friendly cleaning technology. So you’re technically saving two things at once: your clothes and the planet. 

3225 Alta Mere, kitescleaners.com 

Event Planner

Cloud Creative Events

Wedding and event planners are stress relievers more than anything, and Cloud Creative Events know how to take the burden off the bride’s shoulders. From selecting the venue, picking the dress or even managing the complex communication between family members that it takes to make these events happen, Cloud Creative Events does it all.

cloudcreativeevents.com

Extermination Company

Alamo Termite & Pest Control

Finding success through their dependability, strong work ethic and intimate customer service, these guys have been busting bugs and overpowering pests since 1993. To this day, Alamo Pest Control continues to be the leading commercial and residential expert in local DFW Metroplex native species and behavior of pests specific to this region. From relocating a curious raccoon to saying sayonara to scorpions, these people will send those insects and vermin packing.

1901 W. Berry St., alamopest.com

Facial

Spavia Day Spa

Offering more than eight different specialized facials for all skin types, Spavia Day Spa offers a wider variety of this type of service than any other spa in the Metroplex. Consider starting with the Spavia signature facial and then getting a direct consult from one of its highly trained estheticians on how to narrowly tailor your service for your next visit.

4801 Overton Ridge Blvd., spaviadayspa.com

Fencing

Gladiator Fence

Touting the Fort Worth Magazine Dream Home’s selected fencing companies, Gladiator Fence continues to serve the Fort Worth commercial and residential community. They work with all the materials — wood, chain link and concrete/masonry — to create aesthetically pleasing boundaries to keep nosy neighbors at bay or four-legged friends in the backyard.

4388 W. Vickery Blvd., Ste. 205, fortworthfencingcontractors.com

Flooring

Bottega Design Gallery

Can tile tell a story? The style experts at Bottega Design Gallery certainly think so. Whether your taste is rustic or modern, country-chic or more of a classic design, they carry a vast selection of glass, ceramic or stone tiles for your floor or backsplash. 

2824 Marquita Drive, bottegadesigngallery.com

Florist

Lake Worth Florist

Lake Worth Florist has serious flower power. Its fresh-cut arrangements have the ability to comfort in times of sadness, celebrate a momentous occasion or simply brighten someone’s day. Ordering is easy with a vibrant collection of floral designs on its website.

6650 Azle Ave., lakeworthfloristtx.com

HomeBuilding/Remodeling Company

Senger Custom Homes

Husband-and-wife duo Joel and Amy Senger are the operating partners behind Senger Custom Homes. They make it their mission to help you achieve in real life what you only dreamed about on your Pinterest board. They take one of the biggest fears out of custom building a home — the many rounds of closing costs. Typically you would pay closing costs on the lot purchase, closing costs on the construction loan itself and then pay closing costs on the permanent loan, again. With Senger Custom Homes’ preferred lenders, its possible to only pay closing costsone time.

sengercustomhomes.com

Home Repair Service

SanchezFoundation Repair

Having foundation problems is par for the course in North Texas. So, once you see unsightly cracks in your walls, calling a solid, trusted foundation repair company is primo. Specializing in stabilizing concrete slab and repairing pier and beam foundations, Sanchez Foundation Repair experts can provide long-term drainage solutions to ensure your house is built on solid ground.

sanchezfoundationrepair.com

Insurance Agent or Firm

Forte Benefits

Planning for the future is embedded in the DNA of the Forte Benefits team members. Committed to develop and execute benefit strategies that incorporate the specific vision and goals of local organizations, Forte utilizes the 360 Perspective blueprint process that gives employers a clear outlook in an industry that has gotten increasingly complicated.

101 Summit Ave., discoverforte.com

Landscape Design/Yard Care

Mean Green Lawn& Landscape

Mean Green Lawn & Landscape — run by the same folks who own Magnolia Fence & Patio — offers both commercial and residential landscape maintenance. But its offerings also extend to include services like fixing broken water features, concrete and stone work, and landscape lighting. 

2970 Suffolk Drive, Ste. 112, meangreenlawncare.com

Holistic Health &Wellness Center

The Cryo Spa

For ages, athletes have been utilizing ice baths and therapy to recover from injuries, but now cryogenic therapy is available for ordinary Cowtown folks. Benefits from The Cryo Spa’s subzero treatments include increased energy, better sleep, a boost to the immune system, full-body detox and reduced pain from arthritis or sports injuries. Those types of results can send chills down your spine.

1011 Foch St., ilovecryo.com

Tailor

Tailoring by Rios

Owner Filiberto Rios got his start in the 1960s in a shop known as Sastreria Rios in Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila. Accompanied by his wife and three children, Rios moved to the U.S. and gained experience as a tailor at several shops before starting Tailoring by Rios on Camp Bowie Boulevard in 1980. With hard work and dedication, the Rios family was able to grow and expand quickly. Whether you’ve put on a few pounds and need your pants let out an inch or want your gown to fit like a glove for the big day, Tailoring by Rios is consistently rated as the best in the city.

6717 Calmont Ave., tailoringbyrios.com

Manicure or Pedicure

Chandelier Nail and Brow Bar

Located near TCU's campus, students now have an upscale salon to get glammed up before the next tailgate. Specializing in manicures, pedicures, threading and waxing, Chandelier Nail and Brow Bar leaves you feeling polished and pampered. 

2713 W. Berry St., 682.312.7160

Massage

CR Massage

Sure it can help you relax, but there are so many other benefits to getting a massage. They ease muscle pain, soothe anxiety and depression, and improve sleep. CR Massage, owned and operated by Cyril Russel, LMT, provides a variety of therapy services from sports massage, Active Release Techniques (A.R.T.) and NORMATEC Compression to deep-tissue and Swedish massage. There’s no knot he can’t get out.

1808 Forest Park Blvd., cyrilmassage.com

Men's Barbershop

Local Barber of Fort Worth

Located in Sundance Square, Local Barber is a fresh take on the traditional barbershop. The barbers like to chat, give straight-razor shaves, hot towel treatments and trim beards just like the old-timers used to do. They also provide men’s grooming products like pomades, paste and hairspray. You’ll be looking dapper in no time.

115 W. Second St., localbarberfwtx.com

Moving Service

Veterans Moving America

Veterans Moving America (VMA) was founded with the purpose of supporting American veterans by providing them with opportunity and a supportive company environment. Meant to recognize and respect the service these brave men and women have performed, VMA employs a 100 percent veteran workforce, provides exact start times and offers transparent, all-inclusive rates. They take the sting out of a major move. 

1500 Northpark Drive, Ste. 204, veteransmovingamerica.com

Painting Company

J&V Painting

The simplest way to dramatically change the look of your home is to update the paint colors. A room’s wall color acts as the backdrop for the rest of the interior design. Hiring a professional painter has its perks; they know what types of paints work best and will correctly prep the painting surface, which means the paint will last longer. J&V Painting started out with two brothers and a few paint brushes. With six professional painting teams, now J&V Painting is leading in the area’s commercial, residential and faux painting needs.

4429 Birchman Ave., jandvpainting.com

Plumbing Company

Hawk Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning

Air conditioning and working plumbing are some of those things you don’t appreciate until they’re gone. Hawk Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning is a full-service, family-owned business backed with more than 40 years of experience. They will come quickly when your AC craters in the dead heat of August. Knowing these types of repairs can often take a big bite out of the wallet, Hawk also offers special financing options.

8506 Spring St., hawkphac.com

Pool Builder

Pool Quest

Swimming pool technology and construction techniques have changed a lot over the years, so we recommend keeping that in mind if you’re thinking of taking the plunge and installing a new pool. At Pool Quest, it has a full-time, state-registered professional engineer on staff as well as a pool construction consultant. Of course, the real fun comes with choosing your pool’s special features, which they offer out the wazoo.

5501 E. Interstate 20, pool-quest.com

Pool Service & Repair

Pulliam Pools

Brushing, skimming, shocking, checking filters and adding chemicals can become a maintenance headache for pool owners. Take a little off your plate and allow Pulliam Pools to service your pool so it’s always crystal clear. It can also make any needed repairs over the years, so your time is better spent enjoying your pool instead of maintaining it.

2725 Altamesa Blvd., pulliam.com

Real Estate Firm

Christie's International Real Estate | ULTERRE

Christie's International Real Estate | ULTERRE has an impressive portfolio of some of the most unique and luxurious properties in North Texas. It provides listings with exposure to a worldwide audience through more than 140 global affiliates in 46 countries with 32,000 real estate professionals transacting $115 billion annually. Unparalleled personalized service offered by its agents makes it easy for local residents to find their dream homes.

4838 White Settlement Road, ulterre.com

Roofing Company

Tarrant Roofing

For nearly 20 years, Tarrant Roofing has been laying some of the best shingles in town. From the smallest leak to the installation of a new roof, it provides the same quality and dedication, ensuring prompt and proper installation of only the best materials. Tarrant Roofing is also A+ Accredited with the Better Business Bureau, which can leave you rest assured you’re protected.

4101 Airport Freeway, Ste. 209, tarrantroofing.com

Sunless Tanning

Tan 2 Glow Airbrush Tanning Studios - Fort Worth

If you want that radiant, just-got-back-from-the-Caribbean glow without the dread of dermatologist visits in the future, Tan 2 Glow offers hand-sprayed airbrush tanning that is personalized to each client’s skin tone. No more orange skin or unsightly streaking. Products are organic, paraben-free, oil-free, vegan, alcohol-free and infused with vitamins and anti-aging botanicals. 

3501 Blue Bonnet Circle, Ste. B, tan2glow.com

Veterinary Clinic

Arlington Heights Animal Hospital

Our four-legged friends are like extended members of the family, and that’s why it’s so important to get them the best care possible. Arlington Heights Animal Hospital is a well-established, full-service, small-animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care. At AHAH’s Retreat, you can pamper your pooch with the Cowtown Ultimate Spa service, a full day of pampering with a “Deluxe Bath” and a haircut or trim specially customized by a professional pet stylist. 

1712 Montgomery St. cowtownvet.com

Interior Design Firm

Beckley Design Studio

Interior Designers Rebecca Warner Atkinson and Kelley Parker Roberts combined their creative efforts (and first names) to form Beckley Design Studio in 2011. With more than 20 years of combined experience in commercial and residential interior design, Beckley Design Studio creates thoughtful, timeless and sophisticated interiors. Whether it is a remodel, home makeover or new construction project, Rebecca and Kelley approach each project as a journey offering endless possibilities as unique as each of their clients.

beckleyds.com

Yoga Studio

The Sanctuary Yoga Room

In the spirit of celebrating each breath, every moment and all elements of our mobility with kindness and joy, The Sanctuary Yoga Room cultivates a menagerie of classes and workshops that invigorate well-being for all ages. Focused on the union of body, mind and soul, there are now two locations to practice yoga at The Sanctuary in Fort Worth. All we have to add is “namaste.”

5808 Edwards Ranch Road, 2735 Hulen St., thesanctuaryogaroom.com

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Editors' Picks:

Beauty Salon | Salon Dexterity | salondexterity.com

Boarder/Groomer | Arlington Heights Animal Hospital | cowtownvet.com

Boot Camp | Total K.O. Boxing Club | tkoboxingclub.org

Car Repair | J & N Auto Service | jandnautoservice.com

Car Wash | Red Carpet Car Wash | redcarpetftw.com

Child Care/Day Care | Bright Horizons Montessori Schools | brighthorizons.com

Dance Studio | Studio of MoveMint | studioofmovemint.com

Day Spa | The Woodhouse Day Spa | woodhousespas.com

Dental Care | Brown Family Dentistry | brownfd.com

Dry Cleaners | Ray's Custom Cleaners | rayscleaners.com

Event Planner | Grit & Gold Event Co. | gritandgoldweddings.com

Fitness Program | Smart Barre -Camp Bowie | smartbarrebody.com

Extermination Company | Ideal Partners | idealpartners.com

Facial | Daired's Salon& Spa Pangea | daireds.com

Fencing | Magnolia Fence & Patio | magnoliafenceandpatio.com

Flooring | Vintage Floors | vintagefloors.co

Florist | The Greenhouse 817 | thegreenhouse817.com

Holistic Health& Wellness Center | The Wellness Center | wellnesscenterfw.com

Homebuilding/Remodeling Company | Heritage Homes | yourheritagehomes.com

Home Repair Service | Ed Herring | 817.965.6619

Insurance Agent or Firm | Higginbotham | higginbotham.net

Interior Design Firm | Maven | designwithmaven.com

Landscape Design/Yard Care | Fowlkes, Norman & Associates Landscape | fnalandscape.com

Tailor | Franklin & Anthony | franklinandanthony.com

Manicure or Pedicure | Deluxe Nail Salon | deluxenailsand-spaheritage.com

Massage | Massage Therapy by Lana | 817.832.6825

Men's Barbershop | Fort Worth Barber Shop | fortworthbarbershop.com

Moving Service | Firefighting's Finest Moving & Storage | firefightermovers.com

Painting Company | Southern Painting | southernpainting.com

Plumbing Company | Vossler Plumbing | vosslerplumbing.com

Pool Builder | J Caldwell Custom Pools | jcaldwellcustompools.com

Pool Service & Repair | Klapprodt Pools | klapprodtpools.com

Real Estate Firm | John Zimmerman/The Zimmerman Group, Compass | jzfortworth.com

Roofing Company | Ramon Roofing, Inc. | ramonroofing.com

Sunless Tanning | Vanity Room | vanityroombeauty.com

Veterinary Clinic | The PARC Vet | theparcvet.com

Yoga Studio | Summit Climbing,Yoga and Fitness | summitgyms.comsummitgyms.com