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La Serenity Spa
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Beauty Salons
10301 NE 10th St
Bellevue,
Washington
(425) 990-0043
Treat Yourself to a Day of Relaxation
Let me first say that I have never thought of myself as a spa person. Then, out of desperation for...
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Let me first say that I have never thought of myself as a spa person. Then, out of desperation for gift ideas, my husband gave me a certificate for a day at the spa once and I've enjoyed it ever since.
La Serenity Spa is exactly what I believe a day spa should be like - a whole world away from everyday life. Every detail has been considered - an abbreviated front desk/foyer helps you transition out of and back into ordinary life with a beautiful waterwall. Then through heavy double doors into tranquility.
The changing room (the women's, anyway) is bright and airy feeling with a curtained changing area for those feeling more modest. The requisite robe and spa sandals are provided along with private lockers for clothing and other small essentials (I always bring some chocolate and a drink for the walk home); the locker key comes on an elastic band to be kept on your wrist between appointments.
The toilet in the restroom has a bidet seat, which while an adjustment for most Americans, only further adds to the sense of luxury and other-worldliness. Stepping back out into the main waiting area is like stepping into a Japanese inn. Sequestered behind the heavy double doors, it does not seem odd to be out in the open in only a robe, especially since guests are also in robes and employees typically wear smocks. Quiet, peaceful music plays while water gurgles from a fountain or two.
I always try to arrive well in advance of my appointments so that I can take full advantage of the warm foot soak along with some lemon water or some tea while I complete any necessary paperwork. If I'm done with the paperwork, I like to page through one of the many topical magazines or books available until I'm collected for my massage, facial or whatever.
I have enjoyed the shea butter hand treatments so much that I insisted my husband give one a try. Even though he is about as far from being a metrosexual candidate as you can get in the urban professional world, he too really enjoyed the experience so much that he's been recommending it to others, men and women alike ever since.
Many may wonder about the value of/interest in/fascination with the Alpha capsule or whatever it's called - I simply call it The Egg - basically an enclosed heated vibrating aromatherapy bed. I'm just quirky enough to really enjoy it; I just have to remember that I only get 20 minutes so that having the attendant come in, turn on the light & open up the capsule isn't a huge surprise.
After or between appointments, be sure to take advantage of the heated, scented neckwrap, a couple of bites of fruit and some tea which are all generally offered during extended visits. It's a nice complement to transitioning back to the real world slowly along with a few minutes in the steam room, a shower, taking time dressing again, and so forth.
Typically after such an experience, the real work for me is reconnecting again with the world - I always give myself plenty of buffer between a spa appointment and anything else that might be expected of me and I do appreciate the extra time and physicality of walking afterward.
TIP: If purchasing as a gift, set up the appointment ahead of time; it can always be rescheduled later if needed. I also like to include the practitioners' gratuity as part of the certificate so that the recipient need not shoulder the burden that little extra. When I will be paying the gratuities myself, I pick up the appropriate number of envelopes from the front desk during check-in so that I can fill them before I leave the dressing room.
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Hair Color Experience
I had a terrible experience at this salon. I felt the colorist tried to sell me a lot of products...
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I had a terrible experience at this salon. I felt the colorist tried to sell me a lot of products that I didn't need. She suggested that I buy Gene Juarez's products, which I have already and tried to get me to get a haircut I didn't want at the time. I couldn't help thinking that they must be under a lot of pressure to sell.
She was very rough and dryed my hair with a very hot dryer in an effort to save time. She was hurrying and accidently splashed color in my eyes at the sink.
I think a lot of the colorists maybe all of them, are not stylists so they don't know how to style hair. She didn't style or part my hair and put a lot of product in it which made it feel tangled and matted.
I will never return
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Chez St. Michele
Category:
Beauty Salons
1450-114th Avenue SE, Suite 205
Bellevue,
Washington
(425) 462-1116
Schedule an appointment at your home or business
Mary Davidson and her crew at Chez St. Michele are a dedicated and talented group. Every massage...
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Mary Davidson and her crew at Chez St. Michele are a dedicated and talented group. Every massage is tailored to meet your specific needs. Whether it is relaxation or you need to work out a particular kink these people are the ones to call.
Mary herself has a history of treating athletes and her holistic approach to treating your whole body is truly wonderful and effective. The fact that you can book her to come to you is an excellent perk and one that I encourage everyone to take advantage of at their earliest opportunity.
As an aesthetician, Mary is thorough and personalizes every treatment to meet your needs. And when I say she is thorough, I mean she is a perfectionist. Whether it is waxing, a facial or some other treatment (she works on men, too) you will know that the treatment was completed to the highest standard.
Plus she is an interesting and warm human being who truly cares about her clientèle and each of her therapists are just as personable.
So whether you want a chair massage in your office or to throw a spa party for friends at home or anything in between, I heartily recommend Mary Davidson and Chez St. Michele for all of your personal services.
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Jennifer's Nails
Category:
Beauty Salons
205 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue,
Washington
(425) 455-3371
Worst Nail Salon!
Yesterday I had the displeasure of trying out Jennifer's Nail Salon, BIG MISTAKE. First of all, I...
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Yesterday I had the displeasure of trying out Jennifer's Nail Salon, BIG MISTAKE. First of all, I get there 5 minutes early for my APPOINTMENT and get ignored and passed up for a woman that just walked in, so I had to remind them that I was there for an appointment. The owner, Jennifer, who I must say probably never smiles points at a chair and tells me to "sit there". No "hello", no "how can I help you?" nothing, so being that I was in a desperate position I chose to stay. The girls that helped me were sweet, but had to ask me 3 times what it is that I wanted, hmmm, I didn't think French Manicures were such a rare request. Once this horrible experience was over I was walked over to the "drying area" and was never approached again. So, yeah the pedicures are cheap, but so is the service! If you're looking to be ignored, snubbed at and insulted, you should totally try this place out! I'd rather spend that extra $5 and go somewhere else, like a place that has REAL human beings.
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Excellent Food
I like Spazzo's for appetizers and drinks with friends after work. The view is incredible...
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I like Spazzo's for appetizers and drinks with friends after work. The view is incredible especially on a summer evening and the food always great. The smells will drive you mad.
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InSpa
Category:
Beauty Salons
102 Bellevue Square
Bellevue,
Washington
(888) 884-6772
Great Massage Value, Some Better than Others
InSpa has a great value in their massages (the only service I've ever had at the Bell Square...
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InSpa has a great value in their massages (the only service I've ever had at the Bell Square location) - especially since they request that clients not tip. The quality varies greatly with the masseuse. Natalie is fantastic - I always feel great when I leave. Some of the others are not even worth the $64. Whenever I can get an appointment with Natalie I take it. If I can't I usually postpone my massage.
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Beauty Works
Category:
Beauty Salons
Bellevue,
Washington
(425) 454-9300
OMG this place is amazing!
They had a wonderful deal - a $700 deluxe package for only $150! I got the works! A 1 hour massage,...
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They had a wonderful deal - a $700 deluxe package for only $150! I got the works! A 1 hour massage, an intense facial with microderm, photo rejuvenation and a make over! I got the paraffin wax hand treatment and when I left I felt AMAZING! The people here were SO great! I never felt uncomfortable at all! They even had nice snacks for you to have when you're waiting for it to begin. WONDERFUL! I will Definitely go back!!
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A Real Treat, But Very Expensive
I've been to the Spa at the Pro Club a few times. I've had a pedicure, my hair colored, and a...
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I've been to the Spa at the Pro Club a few times. I've had a pedicure, my hair colored, and a massage. This spa (which you don't have to be a member to attend) is very nice. They have big fluffy robes for you to wear, and a very comfy area with big fluffy chairs and drinks while you wait.
The employees are very friendly and professional, and they really know what they're doing. The massage especially was very good! This spa has many services. You can get your hair and makeup done, get a manicure/pedicure, get a massage, and have a facial, all in the same place.
The only drawback is that it's very pricey. You pay 3 times what you would elsewhere for a pedicure.
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Obadiah Salon
Category:
Beauty Salons
10500 NE 8 St
Bellevue,
Washington
(425) 646-3666
Great for Hair Cuts/Color/Style!
This salon has been great for all of my hair needs. I have two girls who do my hair - one for cuts,...
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This salon has been great for all of my hair needs. I have two girls who do my hair - one for cuts, the other for color and couldn't be happier with their service. I have also used their massage services and found them to be great. However, I do not recommend getting a facial here. I got one and the lady talked the entire time (I wasn't able to relax) and she was very rude.
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Nail Touch
Category:
Beauty Salons
3720 Factoria Blvd SE Ste A
Bellevue,
Washington
(425) 562-9219
Best French Manicure
This place is kind of hidden, by Factoria Mall. They do acrylic nails and have the best french...
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This place is kind of hidden, by Factoria Mall. They do acrylic nails and have the best french manicure technique. They use an airbrush with no hard edge, meaning the french manicure looks completely natural, with no hard line showing on the nail. I believe the french manicure only stays on acrylic nails but it looks fantastic. I get compliments on my nails everywhere I go...everyone wants to know where and how I got them to look that good!
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