Beach Cottage Day Spa

Alexa was great and took great care of me. Great first experience and I'll be back for sure!read more

Alexa was SO KIND and SO FAST. We live out of town and I needed a last minute place to get…read moresugaring. She took my appointment last minute and it was a great experience. Such a cute spa and would absolutely go back. Thank you, Alexa!

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Secret Sun

4.8(132 reviews)

0.3 mi

Absolutely fantastic! The experience was great. The service was exceptional. I forgot the name of…read morewoman that helped me (im sorry) but she made it so easy and comfortable. I mean...ladies...ya'll feel me right?! The nooks and cranny. Its awkward.! But she qas so sweet and completely saw how I was like..ummm now what?! The professionalism was superb! Thank you all!

I've been getting waxed and spray tanned by Vanessa for almost a year now and she is the absolute…read morebest!! Literally the sweetest person you'll ever meet she makes you feel so comfortable! I'm a model so I need spray tans pretty often and Vanessa ALWAYS nails it for me I'm never left with streaks and the color always comes out very natural like I've been in the sun not orange at all, I always get so many compliments after I go to secret sun, I genuinely love this place and Vanessa I recommend everyone to try it out it's the only place I will go for my spray tans and waxes! As for the salon itself is SO cute very clean, smells good all the time always has candles and music going Wich I find very relaxing.

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Sanctuary Spa

4.8(182 reviews)

0.9 mi

I've been coming to Sanctuary Spa for a while now and it's easily one of the best self-care…read moredecisions I've made. I see Emma for facials and she's truly the best. She takes the time to understand your skin, your goals, and what's actually going on instead of just going through the motions. Every appointment feels really personalized, which I appreciate so much. One thing I love is how she recommends products in a way that feels thoughtful and genuine. There's never any pressure, just helpful guidance that's clearly based on what will actually work for you. The spa itself is in a super convenient spot in Long Beach and parking is easy, which makes a difference. The whole team is always warm and welcoming, and the vibe is calm and relaxing every time I go. Emma is a big reason I keep coming back, and I'd absolutely recommend checking this place out.

Was looking at several places for a prenatal massage with affordable pricing and found this place…read moreon Yelp. Booking online was super easy, which I appreciated. I had my first prenatal massage with Christina, and she made the experience very comfortable and relaxing from start to finish. She walked me through everything, applied great pressure, and made sure I was comfortable throughout the session. The room was dark with calming music, which made it even more relaxing. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and I would definitely come back again!

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Skin by Nat

5.0(4 reviews)

0.3 mi

Natalie is amazing!! I started coming to her after my last brow waxing establishment closed. She is…read morecaring, pays attention to the details, and offers great overall skin advice. Her salon is clean and makes you feel more relaxed from the moment you walk in. I can not recommend her enough!

I've been visiting Natalie for a long time to remove my unwanted hairs. She's very professional and…read moreknows how to treat your skin. In other words, she takes her time, knows how your skin grows, and just doesn't just wax you in 3 strips and sends you out the door with a burn (speaking from experience about other unnamed professional wax places, that just wax). Of all those years, I've never had a facial from her and I have to say, it was awesome. Again, she already knows my skin knows what is needed. I left refreshed and she also let me know what I should see and what to do after I left. There are very few people who I trust with my skin and Nat is one of those trusted few. My skin is very sensitive and the product she used didn't irritate my skin or my eczema. The room itself is very welcoming and clean. Overall, I would definitely recommend Natalie for your de-hairing and skin needs. She's located upstairs in a quaint building off PCH and 5th. There's enough parking for the businesses and the spaces are normal size. Despite the busy road and eateries surrounding the location, it's still a calm and peaceful space to relax and just have a great chat with Nat.

Skin Care By Tori

5.0(43 reviews)

0.9 mi

Tori is so outgoing, friendly and amazing. She spent so much time with my facial I was really…read moreimpressed. I have been looking for a new place for a long time and I will definitely be going back. My face feels and looks great. All I can say is a big thank you and I highly recommend. Sheri Long Beach

Enjoyed my service at Skincare by Tori. Very clean and nice salon space. Felt very comfortable…read more Highly recommend!

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4.7(48 reviews)

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The woman was friendly, fast, and very good. She did my eyebrow threading. Will be backread more

Quick, efficient, and clean- was looking for a new spot to get my eyebrows threaded. This is the…read morespot! I just remind Indira that I like my eyebrows thick and she gets them done perfectly. Definitely recommend!

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Solara Nail Bar

4.8(337 reviews)

0.4 mi

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So relieved to find a new nail salon close to home!!! I kept procrastinating after deciding to…read morebreak up with my previous (and sloppy, devoid of cheerfulness) nail place ... but this was a great chance to take! Lynn (manicurist) and Lydia (pedicurist) took great care of me with ZERO sloppiness and extremely cheerful and professional chairside manner. This salon is cheerfully lit and all of the employees seem to truly ENJOY each other and their clientele. Breath of fresh air! I WILL be returning and am so relieved that the search for a new nail salon is officially and happily over! Thanks to owner Kathy and her team!!!

This is the only review you need to read to tell you everything you need to know about this salon…read moreand why you should NOT go here. First, I have tried this salon twice now (so that you don't have to) and have been dissatisfied on both occasions. The second occasion has made me mad enough to write this review. Also, I get my nails done every 3 weeks routinely (always dip on my natural nail, always the same shape) and have never experienced such unprofessional conduct until I tried this salon. --Bad Quality: I asked for extremely natural color and shape. First time I went, the shape was fine but the dip did not last more than 5 days before it started "crumbling"/breaking near the tip. I work so I couldn't get back to the salon to address this and decided to give them one more chance. I gave them this second chance when I went back less than 2 weeks after the first visit. This second visit, the nail tech (Natalie) said she would do an extra layer of dip (total of 3 layers) to make sure it didn't crumble/break as fast (since dip usually lasts me 3 weeks without breaking)--she did the 3 layers and my nails were extremely thick/globby. She fixed the thickness a little bit with the drill but they were still SO much thicker than any other nail salon I've been to (all other salons have done 3 layers and still managed to make them look natural/not so thick/globby). 4 days later, I've already had one of the extremely thick ones break/crumble--I say "crumble" because it is not a clean break like you'd expect, it's literally crumbling off--this means whatever process they are using to dip is not good bc clearly the chemical agents are not activating properly. --Unprofessional Response: I called the second it broke (4 days later on Monday) and asked if they could fix it after work at 5:30 PM (their business hours are listed as being open until 7PM--they told me that I could "come now" (in the middle of my work day) to which, I told them I could not come before 5:30 any week day since I work full time. They told me that they wouldn't be open at 5:30 and that they'd close at 3 today bc they didn't have any more appointments scheduled to make them stay open until 7PM (their listed business hours). They told me that I could come at 5Pm on Thursday to get fixed. I cannot wait that long as the nail is snagging my clothes. They offered no other accommodation despite me explaining that I work M-F and they offered no explanation as to why their publicly listed business hours were not accurate. I would have never chosen this salon had I known that its listed business hours were not accurate since I work and always look for a salon with later availability in case needed. Their response was not only unprofessional, but their tone on the phone was "annoyed" that I would even ask them to fix the crappy job that they did to begin with. I will not be going back and recommend that you look elsewhere if you don't want your dip to crumble or nails to look like thick-globs.

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The Art Of Waxing

4.8(468 reviews)

3.7 mi

I cannot recommend this place enough! The customer service is top-notch--everyone is so welcoming…read moreand professional from the moment you walk in. The wax technicians are absolutely amazing; they're skilled and make the entire experience as comfortable as possible. In terms of services, I always opt for the playboy bikini wax. I've been waxed by just about every gal in the shop and I would honestly recommend any one of them. The service is relatively quick (about 30 minutes). Time seems to fly by because the conversations are always a high point of the service. The gals at TAOW could teach gynecologists a thing or two about making a girl feel comfortable while being exposed. On top of that, the pricing is affordable, especially considering the high quality of the service. It's rare to find a business that offers both great value and such a personal touch. If you're looking for a waxing spot that truly cares about its clients and delivers outstanding results, this is the place to go! Don't forget to tip your waxer. After all, any service at The Art of Waxing is cheaper than therapy with results of instant gratification!

I wanted to take a chance on a new waxing place and I was surprised how terrible my experience…read moreactually was. I had to sit in the car and think about it before writing this. Waxer was nice, but you could tell she didn't want to be there and that the early morning appointment was an inconvenience to her. Constant yawning and saying it's too early to be here. Lacks professionalism. I left with wax, baby powder, and still portions of my leg with hair on it (like literally missed my whole inner thigh and outer thigh). I walked out of the room and told her I still had wax on me and she just apologized and didn't take me back into the room to remove it. Wax all over the trash bins, floors dirty, and baseboards with who knows what all over. To add onto that, when it was time for me to turn over on my stomach, there was still wax on my leg which ripped the paper lining I was laying on & I could see old blood stains on the cloth under. At that moment, I seriously should have walked out and left. I still left a tip but needs serious improvement as I expected more from a service that has 4.8 stars on Yelp. Avoid if you value cleanliness, etiquette, and overall have high expectations. Will be returning back to my previous waxer.

Love the simple elegance of this place!

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European Wax Center

4.5(254 reviews)

2.1 mi

Brelyn is amazing - she's all around great. She's friendly, great skill in terms of waxing and…read morealways goes above and beyond. All other staff (front desk) have always been friendly and helpful as well.

I've always driven by them. There's another one in Carson, I think…read more Anyway, it was time to get waxed! I got waxed for the first time with my friend Kiki but she was unavailable because she had to have surgery and I wanted to wait but I couldn't. I tried waxing myself and took some skin off a few months ago... never waxing myself again! I called them and the woman sounded nice and booked me for an early evening spot. I was nannying PLUS I had my son for the week. So taking care of 3 boys was a handful! So thankfully, they worked with my appt and were able to push it back by an hr. The boys came in and waited in the lobby and the girls were patient while I rushed in and got taken care of by Bri. She was so nice and communicative and fast. I got a good deal as a first timer so I tipped her well. Definitely recommend this place and I might be back! Unless I get lasered. Thank you!

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European Wax Center

4.2(182 reviews)

3.3 mi

This is by far the worst European Wax Center location I've visited. I've experienced multiple…read morelast-minute cancellations, which is frustrating enough, but what really crossed the line was having my appointment moved to a different time without my knowledge or consent. Had I not caught it, I could have been charged a no-show fee for an appointment I never agreed to. The scheduling process feels disorganized, communication is poor, and customer service has been extremely disappointing. I expect better professionalism and respect for customers' time. Unfortunately, I won't be returning to this location.

I have a wax pass that has been pre-paid, so I can't really go to another salon until I use all of…read moremy treatments. I find it ironic that we sign a form stating that we will not be late or we will be charged, yet every time I come to this location, they are always at least 15 min late. Also, there is a constant turnover of personnel. So unfortunate, because this location is very convenient.

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Gabrielle R.

5 months ago

### Facial Review: A Truly Rejuvenating Experience with Mindy I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a facial with Mindy, and I cannot recommend her services highly enough! From the moment I arrived, Mindy's warm and welcoming demeanor put me at ease. The atmosphere of her treatment room was serene and calming, which added to the overall experience. Mindy took the time to discuss my skincare needs and preferences, ensuring that the treatment was tailored specifically to me. Her attention to detail is truly impressive. During the facial, Mindy used high-quality products that felt luxurious on my skin. I especially appreciated her expertise in using techniques that not only cleansed my skin but also provided a relaxing massage that melted away the stress of the day. After the treatment, my skin felt incredibly refreshed, hydrated, and glowing. Mindy even provided me with helpful tips for maintaining my skin's health at home, showing her genuine commitment to her clients' wellbeing. If you're looking for a top-notch facial experience, I highly recommend scheduling an appointment with Mindy. Her skills and dedication to her craft make her services stand out. I can't wait for my next visit! read more

Alicia B.

16 years ago

I originally went in to the spa for my monthly brazillian with Leako. She is by far the best, fastest and makes you feel comfortable. I was having some trouble with my skin so she suggested a cemical peel, she used the pumpkin peel. and i walked out of there glowing. Not only is it the cutest little day spa its very clean (which is a must for me) and it had great music playing. leako is so knowledgeable and educated me about my skin. If you want someone who is a good waxer and knows her stuff, leako is your girl. read more

Dodie B.

8 years ago

This is the new Beach Cottage Day Spa!!! Mindy who took over the spa is the best ever. I received a facial from her it was relaxing even more incredible my skin was glowing . She has great hands for massage and knows her Products. Mindy is using Yonka products and a wonderful soft wax that is almost painless. Give her a try and I an sure you will love her work and the fabulous new look of the spa. There parking in back which is a real plus on Main Street . read more

Diana L.

15 years ago

I called at the last moment, got in an hour later. 1. Star. Found parking right away. 2. Stars. Dodie (?) didn't make me wait. 3 Stars. She was friendly and quick. 4 Stars. The price was very reasonable, $55 bucks, 5 Stars!! read more

Susanne B.

15 years ago

I have been going to Sarah for a year now and I just love her. She knows her stuff, is super nice and makes you feel comfortable. I had a hard time finding somebody good and who I can trust and I am glad I found her! read more

Katie J.

3 years ago

I had an INCREDIBLE massage by Mindy. I selected an intuitive massage with cupping and can safely say that out of hundreds of massages, hers was the best! I will definitely return. read more

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