This is probably the best place to get swimsuit ready in the Capitol Region. Tara's prices are…read moreaffordable, and she frequently offers Groupons. The owner. Tara, walks you through the process including aftercare before any waxing happens. It's a nice touch, even for those with experience getting waxed. She's chatty and quick with her work. I was very satisfied with the results. I'll be back!

DONT GO HERE. Tara is extremely rude and made me very uncomfortable. I purchased a Groupon and…read morescheduled an appointment. A couple of days later I got a rude email saying she was changing my appointment to a different day. It wasn't a question but a statement. When I informed her that I couldn't make that appointment she decided it was okay to keep my original appointment, she had only changed it in the first place because she decided she didn't want to work that day. Her place is also difficult to find so she gave me directions, but I still had trouble finding it (which I'm fine with btw, difficult to find places are often worth the effort) but when I called because I was lost she was rude and acted like I was stupid, something that continued once I was there. For all of that attitude I would have expected a fabulous facility but its a glorified closet within a doctor's office which I find weird. And her regular prices are more expensive then other places around here. Save yourself the trouble and go see Katerina and Body Essentials in Clifton Park. She is amazing and it only costs $55!

Since the last review was left two years ago, I wanted to update Yelp that Kat is still the…read moreabsolute BEST. I echo everything in Susan's review: Kat is a perfectionist, professional, efficient and SO much fun. Since moving back to NY and trying a few places around CP, I tried Kat in June. I haven't missed an appointment since, and wouldn't go anywhere else! She uses hard and soft wax, will talk you through exactly what you want and makes the whole experience 10/10!!

Katerina is hilarious, terrifying, gorgeous, and welcoming, all at once. This woman understands…read morethat making a customer feel comfortable is absolutely necessary before ripping out all the hair in their ladybits. And Kat doesn't let you *not* feel comfortable. You WILL laugh and joke and chat and feel like you made a friend, and leave her business sort of stunned that you got all that plus a fantastic wax. You don't have a choice. Because Kat is THROUGH. I have never had a wax this smooth or this complete. She even denuded my lower belly ("this happy trail is not so happy") and parts of my upper thighs I'm too lazy to always shave ("it's messing up my masterpiece"). She used three different kinds of wax and was intensely efficient without ever making me feel rushed. She also didn't make me feel like a fat glob of rolling and undulating lard deposits, as is so often the case for big girls when we get waxed. She asked me to hold some of my skin tight, but I never felt grotesque or like I didn't belong there. I also had much less irritation than I've had with other wax experiences, and I really like that she didn't tell me to come back in four weeks. Six to eight. That seems so much more rational, manageable. Very refreshing. Bottom line: go see Kat. Your confidence will skyrocket ... but it might be difficult to resist the urge to show everyone how dang smooth you are down there.

I recently heard of builder gel and how it's so much better for your nails. I found a great tech…read morebut she was so far away and hard to get an appt with so on a whim I was looking for someone close by and contacted them via Instagram and they wrote back quickly and was able to get me in the next day. Great customer service great quality the place was so clean and holy cow they had so many colors. I had no idea what I wanted so she helped me pick. This is now my official nail salon. I highly recommend this place.

$35 for gel set, service requested was rendered. Quality is fine, but when you closer, the base is…read morenot very clean. Could have been better. Vibe is good. $35 and $15 for tip. $50 not bad price wise in this day and age. But I would try other place next time. Loved the color.

Amazing experience. I walked over here after getting the worst haircut of my life at Salon 109…read more They had an opening and Jessie took me right in and fixed everything. She was extremely friendly and had great attention to detail. I went from having the worst haircut in my life to one of the best. I cannot recommend this place enough, absolutely the best haircut experience I've ever had. Thank you Jessie!

I've been going here since i was a kid and Jesse always does the best job on my hair!read more

clean facility,excellent customer service,eyebrows look beautiful.i will be back for sure.read more

I hate to leave bad reviews, but I went here for a leg wax and the woman was very nice but did an…read moreawful job (I didn't see quite how bad until I got home, otherwise I'm sure she would've fixed it). Still wouldn't recommend for body waxing. Also know before you go that the body waxes happen in a cubicle-like room in the back, so it's not fully closed off. No one can see in, but some people might be uncomfortable doing bikini waxes and what not in that space.

I had a wonderful experience with Lauran! She is a very talented hair stylist, who left my hair…read morelooking healthy and beautiful. I have long hair and am always worried about a new stylist cutting too much off - Lauran did a wonderful job of leaving my length while adding in face framing layers. She also provided very helpful suggestions! Additionally, the studio was very warm and welcoming. Prices were fantastic - $32 for a top notch haircut! I will definitely be back.

My first experience at Kristin's was thanks to a groupon purchased by my wonderful fiance (then,…read moreboyfriend) for a massage, facial, and manicure. The time came where the groupon had nearly expired -- given that I am a terrible procrastinator -- and Kristin worked VERY hard with me to find a time where I could come in. All of the services that I received were exceptional, and although I haven't had my hair done by Kristin yet, she is a kind and welcoming individual who always seems glad to see me. Since that first time, I have been in every couple of months for one person in particular: Amy, the aesthetician of my dreams. Amy is my guru, my hero, my Yoda. When I first came in, I had (with all of the best of intentions) completely destroyed my skin. I had been using various products I knew very little about in an attempt to treat my acne which had actually happened as a result of the astringent products I was using making my face extremely sensitive! To hide this from others I was piling foundation and concealer onto my face, which prevented any kind of healing. Amy knew instantly what was wrong and had all sorts of recommendations to make. Every day my skin looks better, and each time I go to Kristin's her smile shows me how drastic the change has been. In fact, with the exception of a tinted SPF I have been using, I have almost completely ceased to use make-up. I don't need it! My skin is incredible! Although everyone at Kristin's will make your day and make you feel fabulous, I cannot recommend Amy's services highly enough. My sister (also an aesthetician) had been telling me for months to find a professional and get real advice about my skin, and her advice led me to this person who made a HUGE difference in my self-image and confidence. Go to Kristin's! As soon and as often as possible!!! You will not regret this decision!

I've been back to Cachet a few times since I wrote my first review, and service there has been…read moreconsistently good. The girls at the front desk are always so friendly, as is the rest of the staff. They are so accommodating, offering drinks and magazines while you have your nails done or while you're waiting for them do dry. I'm only saddened that the girl who has been doing my nails is moving out of state. Nevertheless, I will be returning to Cachet!

Kent Hair Studio Review I followed my barber, Kent, here…read more Kent has been my barber for over 20 years now. I've gone out of my way to follow him to multiple locations and studios as he progressed through his career from a employee at Tulio to being his own boss now at Studio 1955. My continued patronage over this time is a testament to just how good Kent is at his craft. Studio 1955 is located across the street from Raymor and Flannigan (previously TAFT) on central avenue. The address is: 1955 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12205 Phone: (518) 608-4754 Studio1955NY.com They have plenty of parking around back, a disabled friendly ramp, and have observed all covid requirements for any state required protocols such as masks and hand sanitizers, temperature checks at the door and so on. I have copy and pasted a review below that I am carrying forward from Kent's previous studio, Rain, which has changed ownership. Kent is a good barber who does a really good job. He has a good bedside manner. He is always conversational but also able to respect when you want some peace and quiet and to just get a cut. Kent is a consummate professional who has been perfecting his craft for decades. He takes pride in what he does. This isn't, "just a job". For him, it is who he is and he is where he wants to be in life. He makes the effort to remember his customers and goes above and beyond. He keeps a journal of all his customers where he records their names, preferences, scalp geography (such as a birthmark behind my right ear that would bleed like crazy if he nicked it with a razor/scratched it with scissors). He cares about his customers. When my wife passed away three years ago, he attended the funeral, donated a bouquet, and still regularly asks about how I am doing whenever I visit. These differences set Kent apart from the competition and keep me coming back. There are other ones too. He pays attention to lots of little details and things that add up to a lot. He is quick and efficient but also takes his time and gets things like lines right. He lathers and shaves the back of my neck, powders it with fresh talc, trims my eyebrows and makes sure my sideburns are even. He finishes with a gel and hairspray and shows you the sides and back of your cut to confirm his work and ensure you are happy with the results. Which I always am. He even makes good, tasteful product recommendations. I've been using Nioxin for thinning hair for years and and am pretty sure it is why I still have it! (*knock on wood). It has a nice minty mentholated feel on the scalp and comes in a numbered system (2/3 for thinning 4 for color safe and so on). He also recommended a great Korean restaurant (namu) which led to a yelp! Review by me later. At the end of the day, I don't think people leave salons, they leave their hair dressers/barbers. They also follow them when they are worth it. Kent is worth it. As long as I have hair (hopefully forever!), and Kent is a barber within reasonable driving distance, I will be a return customer. I recommend that you ask for him when you visit Studio 1955 or wherever he lands in the future. Kent has a website built by one of his many loyal and appreciative customers and I recommend using it to book appointments. See the link below: https://www.kenthairstudio.com/bookings-checkout/men-s-hair-coloring/book 1955 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12205 Phone: (518) 608-4754 Studio1955NY.com Kent is also on Facebook.