My mother and I went to Aric Ashley Salon this past weekend for belated Mother's Day pedicures. We had two separate appointments 30 minutes apart, but when we got there, they said we could have them together, which was awesome. We both left really pleased. Stella is hilarious and was very kind to my mother (who was anxious about being berated about the state of her feet, pre-pedicure). The massage chairs were nice, and they were easy for my 8 &1/2 month pregnant self to get in and out of without too much trouble. (I also liked that the chairs push back from the tubs quite a bit so I could really stretch my legs out instead of perching like a hawk practically right on top of the pedicurist the entire time, which is very uncomfortable....Rita's.) $35 for a good 30 minute soak (with lots of bubbles!), scrub, foot and calf massage, LOTS of cuticle oil and a great paint job AND an amusing stylist with a Jersey accent? We'll definitely be back. read more

I had been a loyal customer for over a year now, closer to two but no more. They don't seem to value your time. They canceled my appointment after I had to rebook it online (I have a very busy schedule and can't always find time time to rebook during their office hours) after calling on my lunch hour and not reaching them, I left a voicemail. When I got there they were unapologetic about canceling the wrong appointment and spent more than 15 minutes looking for my cancellation/voicemail or something on their phone which in that time, I could've been waxed by then. They said I had canceled it myself online (which I didn't as I advised that's why I left the voicemail explaining the situation) then said it was because I interchange my last name. I can't help it that their site uses gmail which automatically populates my maiden name. I was a repeat customer each month for waxing services but as they seemed to get more comfortable with me, the quality of the service seemed to start declining. I'd go home sometimes and still have hair where it was supposedly just waxed a few hours ago. I stayed with them out of convenience and because you get a discount for repeat wax services but I think now I will pay a little bit more for better quality. Guess you get what you pay for. read more

My very pale friend showed up at my house one day with a brown, natural looking tan and I was shocked when she told me it was a spray tan. My next thought was she must have spent an arm and a leg on it, but nope! Only $25. I decided to go to this salon to find out for myself and after seeing the results, I WAS IN LOVE. There is not even a tint of orange in this tan at all (no matter how pale you are) and I had no streaks! The staff is super nice and helpful when you have questions. I'm glad I found this place. Thanks Aric Ashley's! read more

Do not go here to get waxed. I was waxed by Janet and it was not at all thorough. She sent me home having missed some pretty obvious patches of hair. read more

I liked the fact that my Brazilian wax was quick! I was however kept waiting about 15 minutes for the appointment, but since she was quick, that made up for my waiting. The lady (owner) is the only one who does them and although she could have been a little more friendly, I think it worked out well as I walked out of there with what I wanted and no leg cramps. She used the hot wax and i can say that it was one of the best sessions I had. I believe that they do charge $50, but I had a coupon. Being a student, it is pricey, but with a discount it is well worth it for the wallet and the service! read more

I would like to share my experience with this salon, I am always so picky on who cuts my hair. I started coming to this salon a couple years ago, and that is when I met Rae she did a highlight for me when I had the blue black color in my hair and I so wanted to get rid of all these black hair and start highlighting it blond, it did take a couple treatments because of all the dark hair, but Rae was able to make my hair look great. No more gothic look. I always see Rae and I will not go to anyone but her. She knows my hair, that is very important. She is always so nice and friendly. I just love talking to her. She always does my hair right every time. I was lucky when I found Rae. I recently moved to Farmington and I still go to Aric Ashley's in St Paul to schedule my appointments through Rae. Rae is such a Asset to his salon. She makes this salon Shine. No doubt!!! read more

I purchased a "Now Deal" from Groupon for a cut and color at this salon today. I don't know if they were really prepared for the extra business. My stylist wasn't actually there when I arrived, but I didn't have to wait too long. She was good about helping me choose a color, but it went downhill from there. She was very rushed, loud, and rough when she applied the color. Then she brought be a magazine and disappeared. She started a pedicure on another client and then told me to meet her at shampoo bowl #2 where she rinsed and shampooed my color out, soaking my face, ears and shirt in the process. She gave me a trim, which turned out well, but she was super rough again when she did the blow dry, smacking my head with the brush and nearly burning me. Then she let me walk out of the salon with the skin all around my hairline dyed dark brown and globs of color still in both of my ears, surprising after the soaking she'd given me. Probably the worst salon experience I've ever had. I was going to head to the mall afterwards but couldn't with the globs of dye all over me so I had to just drive straight home to get cleaned up. read more