Aqua Salon and Day Spa on Walton Way Extension in West Augusta will celebrate its grand opening under new ownership Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 4:30 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony and Christmas Open House.

Guests will be invited to tour the newly-renovated facility during the open house from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served and special pricing is being offered on beauty supplies and services. Visitors will be treated to complimentary chair massages, paraffin hand dips and makeup touch-ups.

Aqua Salon and Spa opened in 2001 in a section of the former Harris Teeter grocery store location on Walton Way Extension and has become known as one of the premiere day spas and salons in Augusta. Grace Bennett joined the Aqua staff in 2012 as a Master Cosmetologist and purchased the business along with her husband Reed Bennett in July 2014.

Aqua is staffed by a dedicated group of trained professionals who provide hair services, skin and nail services, massages, hand and foot care and quality beauty products for men and women.

"Nourishment for the Body, Mind & Soul is more than just our advertising slogan, it is our philosophy, our goal and our mission. We truly care about offering our clients unmatched customer service, a wide variety of treatment options, the finest products available and the most relaxing spa atmosphere in the Augusta area," said Grace Bennett in announcing the special event.

Grace is a Thomson native who attended Georgia Southern University and graduated from Augusta Technical College. She spent six years at another local salon before joining the Aqua staff. She and Reed have two daughters, Hailey and Addison, and they live in Columbia County. They are members of Church of the Good Shepherd and the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce. They actively support the American Cancer Society Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society Look Good Feel Good program.

Aqua Salon and Day Spa recently rolled out a new website at www.aquasalonaugusta.com and shares information, news and specials on a regular basis via Facebook.