ONDA Beauty has opened at the new Faraway Sag Harbor this summer, bringing its beloved spa treatments back to the East End for the season. We spoke with founder Larissa Thomson to learn more.
What inspired the decision to bring the ONDA experience to Faraway in Sag Harbor?
After buying back ONDA in October 2023, we were operating from just our Tribeca location when we started hearing from our Sag Harbor community about how much they missed us and wanted ONDA back Out East. It became clear there was real demand, so we began looking for the right way to bring the experience back during the peak summer season. Partnering with a hotel felt like the perfect approach, and when the opportunity with Faraway came along, it immediately felt like the right fit. We already knew and loved the Sag Harbor community, and Faraway’s beautiful, thoughtfully designed properties made the partnership even more compelling. What really stood out to us is Faraway’s commitment to creating unique, personal, and authentic experiences for its guests. That philosophy aligns closely with ONDA’s own approach, so joining the Faraway experience in Sag Harbor felt like a natural partnership, and we’re thrilled to be part of it.
How did you curate the treatment menu, and what philosophies guided the offerings?
We wanted to bring a curated selection of treatments that our clients already know and love, while tailoring the menu to what makes the most sense for summer in the Hamptons. We chose to feature favorites like the Lift & Sculpt, Glow On the Go, Pure & Essential (for sensitive skin), and the ONDA Luxe — treatments that deliver visible results while fitting seamlessly into a summer lifestyle.
We also felt it was important to create something exclusive for this partnership. Summer can leave skin dehydrated, sensitized, and inflamed from prolonged sun exposure, salt water, and wind, so we adapted our signature facial into the ONDA x Faraway Signature Facial. Designed specifically with summer skin in mind, this treatment revives, protects, and illuminates your skin by deeply replenishing hydration, calming inflammation, and restoring its natural radiance.
What trends in beauty and wellness are you most excited about right now?
I’m particularly excited by the shift toward skin longevity. Rather than chasing quick fixes, the focus is now on supporting the skin’s long-term health through cellular function, a balanced microbiome, and regenerative care. At the same time, I love seeing how much clean beauty has evolved. Today’s best formulations are both results-driven and incredibly thoughtful, combining powerful botanicals and other natural ingredients like Manuka honey with safe, science-backed ingredients that offer the best performance. It’s no longer about choosing one over the other — it’s about using the most effective and safest ingredients available. Ultimately, the goal is to nourish and strengthen the skin rather than strip it, helping it function at its healthiest. When you support the skin instead of fighting against it, the result is not only more radiant today but also healthier and more resilient for years ahead.
What is your go-to ONDA treatment?
This summer, it’s definitely the ONDA x Faraway Signature Facial. We created it specifically to address the effects of summer on the skin — dehydration, inflammation, and environmental stress — so it’s the perfect seasonal reset. It’s deeply hydrating, calming, and leaves your skin with the healthiest, most radiant glow. I’m also incredibly excited that we’ll soon be incorporating the LYMA Laser PRO into the treatment, which will make the results even better. We can’t wait for our clients to experience it.
When someone leaves ONDA, what do you hope they take with them beyond glowing skin?
Beyond glowing skin, I hope people leave feeling genuinely cared for. From the moment they walk through our doors, we’ve always wanted every touchpoint to feel thoughtful, personal, and deeply sensory — from the warmth and knowledge of our team and the quality of our treatments to the beauty of the space itself. More than anything, I hope they leave with a sense of trust. Trust that we’ll always guide them honestly, recommend only what they truly need, and provide an experience that is knowledgeable, authentic, and consistently exceptional. If someone leaves feeling more relaxed, more confident, and truly cared for, then we’ve done our job.
