My kids gave me a one spa certificate for my birthday. I loved it. I had the entire package. I…read morespent the entire day. Princess treatment.

Had the vitamin C facial with glycolic peel. It's now 2 days later and my skin feels amazing! Love…read moreit.

I came to Vivianna's Day Spa with my mom and sisters and we all left feeling incredibly pampered…read moreand refreshed. We all received facials that last about 30-45 minutes. The esthetician that worked with me was very knowledgeable about different skin types and was able to give me great recommendations for mine. I didn't feel pushed into buying any of their products though, which is really nice. The spa itself is a beautiful space, very clean. Getting into the building, however, can be challenging on weekends because the doors remain locked so be sure to right down their instructions on how to get inside.

Recently visited from out of town and did one of their packages. The staff is excellent, very…read morefriendly. Services provided were ok. The esthetics of the rooms feel like a medical office from the 70's and not very relaxing, especially the room where they do pedicures. Walls had marks on them, there was dust everywhere. The location needs a full refresh. The equipment, towels, robes and slippers need all looks old and run down. But if this review was purely based on the staff, it would have been a 5 out of 5.

Great and very friendly stuff. They know me by name (I am a walk-in client for hair cuts) so I…read morenever make a phone appointment and I am generally very quickly attended to. Good value and great service.

Went for a massage and facial. The staff are so nice and friendly! Very welcoming and helpful. The…read moregirl who worked on me was very good. The only slight annoyance was whenever the music stopped or slowed down you could hear people in the hallway chatting and moving about- Im not sure but I think there's a gap between the walls and the ceiling that allows some noise in. All in all a minor issue. I will go back because I appreciated the service by everyone I met and I felt wonderful after my treatments!

I have only the highest praise for this fabulous little shoppe! First, let me tell you about the…read moreabsolutely astounding service. This is a place to go to be truly holistically cared for: from the endless refills of special herbal tea blends, to the high quality products they use, to the relaxed and careful attention they give you with each service, to their follow-through that you are completely happy with your results -- this spot simply can't be beat! I was treated with the highest level of respect, even when I asked for something to be redone because it had messed up on my way home. Pedicures that go beyond pedicures: pure blissed out foot and leg massage, tingly scrubs, gentle tools (yay, I didn't bleed like I always do at other places!) and a very classy and constantly updated selection of colours to choose from. Manicures: I got French tips (regular polish), which require a meticulous and very skilled application. Mine were impeccable. I'm thrilled. The ladies were absolute perfectionists. I've never tried acrylic nails or gel nails but the ladies looked so good in theirs that I might just go for it next time. Facials: I had the privilege of being part of a special facial night with a group, and I was so ecstatic with the experience and the results that I had to go back for a number of the products that we used. DELICIOUS. Chemical-free. Smelling and feeling like heaven. Goddamn, you deserve it. They are super knowledgeable and confident and can guide you to the exact right thing for your skin. The interior is super clean, and they don't use those difficult to clean jacuzzi foot tub things that are usually plastic-lined for the sake of sanitation - no, they use stainless steel bowls that can be easily sterilized and you can be sure of no lingering foot fungus from anybody else. Makes it easier to relax, no? The mani-pedi stations are downstairs and the facials area is upstairs where it's more quiet and secluded. They have a wide range of Naturopathica products that literally fly off the shelves, they're that good. I actually had to wait for them to order one in for me (but it came very quickly) because the product is so epic: Manuka honey cleansing balm - go get it now.

I came here with high expectations due to the great reviews. The service was very attentive and the…read moreplace clean. It is very professional. They serve herbal tea as you get your nails done. However, my shellac was just slightly better than the one I had at another more low end place, two weeks ago, but cost twice as much for the same service: removal, manicure and shellac. The shellac on a couple of nails wasn't nicely shaped despite paying for a manicure too. The shellac was painted over the cuticle in a couple of spots. The shellac started peeling on three nails after 1.5 weeks. I had a shellac done in downtown Vancouver for 2/3 of the price that neatly lasted 3 weeks. Giving it a 3 because the service and atmosphere was great but not the nail job.

Best massage I've ever had…read more I am on holiday and was having issues with my neck and shoulders. I made an appointment online with the hope of some relief so I could enjoy the rest of my week away. Justin gave me the best neck, back, shoulders massage I've ever had. He was kind and very knowledgeable. I cannot believe how good I feel afterwards. Highly recommend and I'd encourage booking Justin

Finding an RMT to suit your needs can sometimes be a challenge. After a VERY stressful week I…read morerequired a magician to calm my body and mind. In comes Danielle. I booked myself a very last minute Hot Stone Massage to help my cause, and I cannot express enough how overly happy I am with my treatment. Danielle respected my request for a silent treatment, only talking to check in on how I was feeling. The massage was THE BEST RELAXATION MASSAGE I HAVE EVER HAD! I left relaxed without feeling drowsy, and my nervous system felt less anxious, exactly what I wanted. Danielle's intuitive treatment anticipated my every need. And I cannot wait to come back. 10/10 would recommend!

I got my hair cut by Hilton again just a few days ago and I could not be happier. If you tell him…read moreto only take 1/4 inch, he takes exactly that. In this case, I stated, I do not care what length you take off, but to take off all of the dead ends. I wanted to leave with totally fresh, non split ends hair. I also have extremely curly hair, with a cowlick, and he always makes sure to make my hair look even when he cuts it. He understands that wet curly hair 1 inch is actually more like 2 for the dry curly look. He also does a great dye job, and will recommend things to you based on your colour tone, your hair, whether it can withstand certain treatments, and also will ask your general day to day look to make sure you look great at all times. I made the mistake one time of seeing another hairdresser to touch up my bangs when he was on vacation, and I learned my lesson because I looked like the Three Stooges! I will never let another human touch my hair, Hilton only! I am sure the other stylists are just as good at this salon, but I can't vouch for them as I will not see anyone else. But if you're my curly crew, trust me your hair is safe in Hilton's hands.

I got a hair botox treatment there, and not only did it not do what it was supposed to do (keep it…read moresmooth and not-frizzy in humid weather) it changed my natural colour (which I has asked about in advance, because I didn't want this to happen, and the owner assured me it wouldn't). My hair is also damaged, dry and much less shiny than it was before the treatment. I asked for a refund (whole or partial) for this extremely expensive treatment that destroyed my hair and the owner refused and told me the colour hadn't changed (despite everyone who actually knows me seeing that it had) and that he sees hair "a lot more damaged" than mine. Though I don't dye my hair and it started out extremely healthy, so of course he's seen more damaged hair! I never claimed to have the most damaged hair in the city, just that my hair is now damaged. Would never go back, nor recommend. Awful experience, especially how flip the owner was when I told him my concerns. Edited to add the owner's response is patently untrue. I absolutely asked about my hair colour not changing prior to the appointment because I know keratin changes natural hair colour and wanted to ensure this wouldn't happen with the hair botox, (he was there when I went in for the treatment and to suggest otherwise is a lie), and even post-trim my hair remains damaged, a different colour, and notably, this expensive treatment didn't work. As for the photos, he took them without my consent when I went into talk to him about how upset I was about my hair. I haven't seen them, but it was certainly not "throughout the process" as he claimed. Stay away from this salon!!!

Well, I have procrastinated writing this review long enough. THings really went downhill, Renu. Not…read moreonly had I recommended two friends to this establishments, and BOTH were cancelled on at the last minute in the last 9 months or so, but then I had appointments in October and November, and Renu cancelled on me at the last minute, AFTER CONFIRMING MY APPOINTMENTS a week earlier. They said it was due to staffing, and they tried to reschedule with another esthetician, who is only available 9-5, when I'm working, so with all that in mind, and after 3 years of faithful patronage, I decided to take my business elsewhere.

I've been looking for a new esthetician in Ottawa since I moved here 7 months ago. I happened to…read morewalk by Renuspa on my way to work and looked it up online. It had great reviews so I booked an appointment. By far, it was the best experience I've had in a while. The environment is relaxing and clean, and very professional. I've already booked another appointment to go back, and I'll be looking into their other services as well.

Have been going to see Leah for a little less than a year now and have always had an incredible…read moreexperience! I am cautious with my hair as I've done quite a bit of damage to it over the years, but she is quick to offer suggestions on how to treat it so it doesn't get worse, and my cut and colour always looks better than hope it well end up when I walk in. My hair always FEELS better when I leave than it does with other salons I've been to. I haven't asked her which products she uses when she washes and styles my hair after, but next visit I will probably buy some. The salon itself is always spotless, warm, and welcoming, and the staff go above and beyond to make you feel at home. The receptionist with long hair and big, Disney eyes (I didn't catch her name last time I was in) always offers me wine, coffee or tea and takes my jacket which I find to be a very nice touch. Their prices are not only reasonable, they're fair, and I am always thrilled with the end result. All the other staff that is working throughout the day seem to go out of their way to help each other, and I always have more than one person come up to me to say hi or to offer me something/offer their help.

BossArts is the best hair salon in Ottawa because Rajaa is there. She has been my daughter and my…read morehair stylist for four years now. Today, she performed a miracle and got my orange hair ash brown/blonde/grey. I did not think it was possible to do it, but here I am, no hint of orange or red in my hair and a stylish new cut on top of it! Thank you so much, Rajaa!

Oresta got back to me & sent me another lipstick because the other one was damaged. It got delayed…read moreby Canada Post but that wasn't their fault. In any case, I'm happy with my new lipstick!

Oresta's sister runs the Hintonburg location of this family-run spa with 2 other shops in Ottawa…read more(Beechwood and O'Connor). The prices are high but the products are organic and some are even local (they carry Vancouver-based Sea Flora products which are amazing and the Hungarian skin care line, Eminence which I have seen at various natural spas in New York City). The staff is professional and knowledgeable but not pushy when it comes to sales. The spa is super clean and smells lovely. Its a great addition to this rapidly changing neighborhood. When I'm in town, I always pop by for a visit or for some products, many of which are hard to find all in one place (particularly in Toronto).