Even discluding the frequent 20+ minute waits (when I have an appointment), the manicure here was far from good. I bought a Groupon, but if I paid full price, I would have been extremely disappointed. The shape of my nails wasn't terrible but far from flawless. The neutral gel color I requested was the only reason my nails looked presentable because the polish didn't even fully cover my finer nails. Also it was a very painful process, because she tried to remove way too much skin around my cuticles. Maybe it was just me. I've had waxing here in the past that was great, which is the only reason this place gets 3 stars. read more

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I went to Blue Bird today for the first time. I purchased a living social deal because it was time for some bodily love. I was a bit lost when I first arrived (they te the opposite side of the building away from Home Depot), but the staff was very friendly and getting me on the right track. I was greeted warmly by the staff and the esthetician, Pamela. I was made to feel comfortable the entire time. Pamela and I chatted which is always cool when getting a wax. Takes your mind off the biting pain. The area is very comfortable, relaxing, the music would be great for a massage, and overall you get a nice feel. My wax was just as I hoped it would be. This was not my first wax but it has been a while but things went smoothly. If you are looking for a new spa like place to wax, get pedicures, manicures, etc. I highly recommend this place and especially Pamela!! read more

I have gotten several Brazilian waxes from here in the last 3 years and LOVED how great the staff was and how thorough they were. I came back recently and was not satisfied. The new waxer seemed rushed and not very skilled. She was young, very sweet and professional but left me with a ton of stray hairs. She didn't use tweezers to do a once over or even clean me up properly. She also missed an entire strip of hair and left me with a large amount of wax that I had to remove. I got home and had to peel off wax with coconut oil which was very painful and time consuming! This was my go to place, I hope I just caught her on an off day and most people seem to really love this place. I did end up leaving l a voicemail, and sent a message to follow up on my dissatisfaction with the appointment and to cancel my next one and never heard back from staff. read more

Ahhhhhhh. Shelbie at Blu Bird Spa gives an amazing massage! It has been a long time since I have had a massage this good. She strategically uses hot moist towels to loosen the muscles of the back and the feet. The back massage was just what I needed to soothe an aching lumbar region. Overall, my massage was just the right mix of deep muscle work to release the knots, and relaxation. Just perfect. I'm someone who rarely takes the time to get a massage, but after this experience, I was happy to book another appointment. Blu Bird also offers bunch of other services including a full service salon, facials, waxing and manis/pedis. The spa sits nestled in what appears to be a run-down old strip mall at 83rd and Metcalf, but don't let outward appearances fool you. Inside is a nicely appointed relaxing space. Come a few minutes early for your first massage appointment as there's a short form to be completed. Also, first-time customers get their first one-hour massage for $50. read more

I had been going to Mindy for all of my *erm* delicate waxing needs for the past several years. When I first started this type of waxing I tried a few different locations, and as far as I am concerned, Mindy is as good as it gets. She works quickly, yet has about as gentle of a touch as I have ever experienced. I feel incredibly at ease with her, and can't imagine going elsewhere. I am glad that Mindy and her husband set out on their own. Their place is located in the incredibly convenient (if a bit unattractive) strip mall right off of Metcalf. Regardless of the location, the inside has been remodeled INCREDIBLY. It is super cute and ultra chic. Prices are reasonable. I haven't yet tried getting my haircut by Mindy's husband, but if he is anything like Mindy, I know I will be really happy. read more

Jaime gives a TOP OF THE LINE facial!! You never know what you're actually going to get when you purchase a facial because they all do it differently, but she does it all! She rubs your feet, your calves, your shoulders, your arms, AND your hands! Yeah - and this is a FACIAL! You get ALL the extras! She was also the perfect combination of personable (talkative) and quiet so that you can really relax and enjoy. She lets you know what your skin needs and makes product suggestions, but does not pressure you to buy anything. The environment is calm and relaxing. She provided a comfortable robe that truly fits all sizes. I would absolutely recommend Jaime for anyone that's looking for a facial! read more

This is a great spa to do business with. Their phone number also has text capability, so making an appointment is easy if you're not in a position to make a voice call. It is located in somewhat of an outdated strip center, however they have put the magic touch on it and have done a great update of their parcel...it clearly stands well above their neighbors for aesthetics. It's very pleasing to the eye. Jackie was my therapist. She did a fantastic job not only with the massage, but with maintaining a relaxed and serene environment. The audio selection was perfect for the occasion. The best part was that you couldn't hear what was going on in the salon area during the massage. Jackie did a short assessment to determine what areas needed to be focused on, and then delivered beautifully. She didn't make small talk during the massage unless you spoke first. It was truly a great massage and relaxing experience. I highly recommend Blu Bird Spa and Jackie's massage services. 2 thumbs up to the owner Michael and his staff. I'll be returning for sure! read more

Amber Kelley is absolutely the most amazing hair artist I have ever had! I am so picky about color and stylist but upon moving here I needed to find someone... I did my research tried her out and walked out of the salon with no reservations whatsoever. She is truly a talented hair stylist who was so fun to work with. Thank you for making me feel gorgeous!!!!! I will be seeing you soon! read more

Blu Bird Spa - Amber Kelley is incredible! I am SO happy I found Amber! Walked out of the salon feeling fantastic! - Massage Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

Amazing atmosphere to get nails done! This place is a hidden gem. We had excellent service and our nails look great for my sisters wedding! Definitely will be back when I am in town. read more

Blu Bird Spa - Massage Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

When you walk in to this hair salon, you a greeted by a very nice looking place with great service. The quality of the hair styling is great and you defiantly get your money's worth. They offer a variety of services from hair styling to massages to pedicures. I would defiantly recommend this place to anyone looking for a friendly, well-rounded spa to visit! read more

Blu Bird Spa - The Blue Bird Spa has a very relaxing environment. - Massage Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

Just met Mindy, the owner. She did my mani/pedi. I am thoroughly impressed. What a beautiful person inside and out. And what a beautiful spa/salon. Mindy is humble, patient, kind and peaceful. My nails look perfect. What a blessing to have met her. Came here on a whim after just moving to the area. Thank God I did. Update*** Just had Mindy give me a facial. Pure Heaven! I'm addicted! My skin is glowing! She massaged my hands, feet and shoulders as well! I went in stressed and in pain and came out happy, glowing and peaceful. She makes you feel like a queen. The rooms are so quiet and peaceful. Thanks Mindy! read more

I tried out Blu Bird yesterday after having a pretty frustrating and expensive cut at a Lawrence salon. Mike took my call, scheduled me for the following day, and started with me right away despite my early arrival. The salon is in a strip mall, so it's easy to miss, but the inside is very cute, stylish and well-thought-out. I have pretty simple, long, straight hair, so I space out my cuts and need a stylist who's interested in what I actually do with my hair, rather than experiment on me in some trendy way that looks cute for six hours. Mike was wonderful, and a great balance of respecting my wishes and sharing his own experience and insight. I plan to go back and would recommend Mike to friends in the area. read more

5 Stars for my awesome stylist Candi! From scheduling a appointment with her to the finish look she does an amazing job! She takes her time and gives me great feedback as to what look will look great on me and work with my lifestyle ( as a stay at home mom )! Totally recommend her to anyone looking for a fun new stylist she is wonderful and great at what she does! read more

Blu Bird Spa - Fresh new cut and style from my awesome girl Candi! - Massage Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

Purchased a groupon for a manicure, and it was the fastest, best gel manicure I've ever gotten. It was surprisingly located in a hidden little shopping center near my neighborhood, but is adorable and quite large inside. I unfortunately can't remember the name of the lady who did my nails but she really did a great job, and was done in like 25 mins. They are still looking great 2 weeks later, which is saying something when you work in health care. The only unsettling thing about this experience is she got her manicure tools from a little pencil box labeled "Dirty instruments" and when I asked her if they were actually dirty, she said no. However, there was definitely no unwrapping of new instruments or anything to indicate they were clean, since they were loosely rattling around together in this 'dirty' pencil box. That was the reason I did not give 5 stars. read more

I tried blu bird after buying a groupon for a Brazilians wax and absolutely loved them! The spa is adorable, everyone is so friendly and the wax was quick and painless! I'm always hesitant to try new places but this was a great one. I'll be back! read more

I got my first massage ever from Shelbie a couple months ago and I've been coming back ever since. She does a fantastic job and combines a variety of massage styles. And Blu Bird Spa is a great, locally-owned business that I'm happy to support. read more

Got my first massage from Shelby and it was excellent. As for an hour on stress relief and I got it. Please is clean, quiet and professional. Looking forward to my next massage I 4 weeks. Thanks for creating a soothing place to relax read more

I have been a loyal customer of Michael and Mindy for years because of their incredible talent and personalized service. When they opened their own spa, my commute became challenging, but when I moved even farther away, it was decision time: find a replacement, or drive 45 minutes. I chose to drive because no one makes my hair look more natural, youthful, and healthy than Michael (a rarity I found out after disastrous prior experiences) and Mindy turns my Gorbachev eyebrows into tamed accents for my eyes - nothing short of a miracle. Sure, it takes me a while to get there, but Michael and Mindy are worth it. Did I mention the spa is beautiful and a massage can work out the kinks from the long car drive?!?!? read more

I was referred to Blu Bird Spa by my hairdresser and couldn't have been happier. Jamie does a fabulous job with facials and Shelbie's massage was wonderful! I booked my next appointment before I left, even though I had only intended to pamper myself for the holidays. So glad to have discovered this spa! read more

I've been getting professional massages for around 10 years and have had all types of masseuses; men, women, small frame, large frame, young to business, years in the business, you name it. I have used a number or masseuses due to not being pleased with the massage. I will note that I am very picky, but I am also upfront with my masseuse before, during, and after the massage about the amount of pressure, what's ailing me, if I just to need relax, less talking, more talking, etc. Too many times I've left a massage not feeling relieved of this constant shoulder pain I have. The first massage I had with Terry at blu bird, I gave him the some speal I give every masseuse. He paid close attention to everything I said and tailored my massage to exactly what I asked for; A LOT of pressure in this area, hardly any pressure in that area, PS my feet are ticklish, but don't skip them, I left my 1st massage with Terry feeling the best I ever did. I couldn't believe it, my shoulder had ALL of the knots gone, no one had ever gotten ALL of the knots out of my shoulder in a single massage before. I left the table feeling relaxed, energized, and for the first time in years has full range of motion in my shoulder and neck without pain. After about 6 weeks I could feel my shoulder start to knot up again; this is due to my horrible posture, bad sleeping habits, and sedentary work. I thought to myself, well let's see what happens. It had been in my previous massage experience, the first time I went to a new masseuse, the massage was good, and then the next time I returned, it wasn't as good. I have always chalked this up to the masseuse wanting to impress the 1st time and losing a bit of the quality once you have returned. Since the 1st massage Terry gave me set such high standards, I scheduled another with him and expected that he would slip and not deliver as good of a massage the second time. Terry proved my wrong, the second massage was just as perfect as the first. He even took the time and care to find knots that I didn't even know I had. He was determined to make sure that I was knot free and felt like the best me. By the end of my second massage, I was sold. My muscle pain comes back less often and less angry then it ever has before. I've received about 8 massages by Terry now and some of them have solely turned into massages for relaxation for the simple fact that he has taken the time, effort, and energy to dissolve the pain in all of my muscles. Have you ever left a massage not feeling your best? Call Terry. Need a good relaxation massage? Call Terry. Afraid you're missing out on an excellent massage experience? You are, Call Terry. read more

Love getting my pedicure and wax from katelynn she has done my highlights as well she just always blows me away with how awesome she does!!

What a charming and customer service oriented spa! I am a pedicure junkie and yesterday had one of the best services I have had in some time with Mindy, one of the owners. She was fastidious in her work and I left with rejuvinated nails and smooth feet. I also really loved the new polish she used, fast drying and long lasting. I have already booked with her and I booked a massage as a new client to take advantage of their promotion. read more

I have been looking for a massage therapist for about three years but continued to rotate through different ones until I found Terry Solis here at Blue Bird. And consistently have been going to him either weekly or monthly ever since! HIGHLIGHT of my month is seeing him! I didn't realize how poor my range of motion was until Terry worked on me and I feel a noticeable difference in and out of the gym. I no longer have the same discomfort in my shoulders/back. Thanks for making such a big difference in my functionality Terry! Not to mention he treats you like a best friend. Would highly recommend him to any one! read more

This is a great family owned business that believes in customer service and providing a beautiful, restful place for hair, nails, facials and massage. Professional services and a friendly, helpful staff will keep you coming back. The decor is so pretty - it's a happy place. Mike has been cutting my hair since I moved to Kansas last year and I'm very happy with the results. read more

I have been going to Blu Bird Spa for awhile now, and Mindy (the owner) is the only person that I trust to do my pedicures. She is professional, warm, kind, and never rushed. My nails always look fabulous when she is done with them! This spa is one of the best that I have been to because all the staff are invested in making sure clients have an excellent experience and feel welcome. I have also gone to Shelby in the past for a massage, and she did a great job. Just the right amount of pressure to address the knots in my back, and I even convinced my father to go to her for his first massage ever! I am glad that I found this gem, and you won't be disappointed by the top notch service you receive. read more

We bought a $293 value gift certificate for a day of beauty donated by blu bird at the end of last September while visiting Kansas City for a charity event. NO EXPIRATION DATE was on certificate. I called to use last week and they told me it had expired in February . They made no attempt to make any accommodation what so ever. I think this is VERY POOR service. All they had to do was put an expiration date on the certificate and I never would have bought as there was no way I could have used because I live in chicago and knew that I would not be back before February. Provides very bad impression of Kansas City . read more

After moving from Ohio and leaving my esthetician I was eager to find someone here in Kansas City. Luckily, I was recommended to Jamie and she is amazing! My skin continues to improve with her recommendations and care. I look forward to seeing her every month for my facial, she is well worth every penny! read more

I tried Blu Bird Spa for the first time today for haircut and highlighting...I LOVE it. Tony was my stylist. He was professional and courteous. He took time to understand what I was looking for and throughout the service, consulted with me about what he was doing. The Spa is beautiful and all of the staff were kind and warm. I have two additional appointments scheduled there, a future hair service and waxing appointment. read more

They're great, you can always get right in for a haircut, Mike usually cut my hair, and does a great job. But everyone there has always done a great job. The staff is always very friendly, and they always offer you a beverage. the salon is very clean and nicely decorated. I highly recommend them. read more

I had a pedi with Leann it was awesome..very friendly group!!!!

A beautiful spa with charm and a variety of services! The owner, Mindy, and her staff are all polite, helpful and caring, and very good at their work! read more

I have struggled a long time to find a place in Kansas City that can color and style my hair the way I like, but when I went to blu bird I was blown away from the time I walked in the door; they made you feel right at home. When I sat down to talk about the color I was looking for Mike blew me away with how amazing my color turned out. I even felt comfortable enough to let the stylist create a cut he thought would look good on me, and again I was truly impressed with the new hair style. I also scheduled an appointment to get a facial and Mindy was fantastic!! The most relaxed I have ever felt while being pampered. I highly recommend blu bird spa to anyone read more

Shelbie gives the most awesome, relaxing deep tissue massage. I have finally found my massage home after searching for two years.

I purchased a Groupon for a Brazilian wax at blu bird spa. Despite the charming decor and friendly receptionist, I was disappointed after the visit. The whole visit just didn't leave me feeling like the wax technician cared much about my experience. She did mention that she had done several Brazilian waxes that day already. I appreciate a quick wax but this lady seemed like she barely paid attention to what she was doing as she ripped out my hair follicles. Her technique seemed sloppy in comparison to other Brazilian waxes I have received from other spas. She didn't hold my skin taut enough when removing the wax strip, nor did she press down on the skin immediately after pulling off the wax strip to dull the pain. For that reason, this was probably one of the most unnecessarily painful waxes I've received (and I've gotten pretty used to tolerating the pain of bikini waxes over the years.) After she felt she had completed the job, I left the salon with several stray hairs all around my bikini area. I would have appreciated if she had finished by looking over her handiwork and waxing or plucking those remaining stray hairs with tweezers. read more

Hair color was amazing! Mike is very professional and really listens to his clients. Convenient location and beautiful relaxing inside.

Saw Courtney two weeks ago. She was amazing. Very patient with color decisions and listened when I wanted a simple haircut. Prebooked for my next appointment on the spot, after my first time seeing her. She also used a volumizing serum that actually worked for my very fine hair. read more

This place is great! The staff is very friendly. I get my eyelashes and eyebrows tinted by Mindy. She does a fantastic job,

Love this spa. Can't say enough good things about owner Mindy and her staff. I'm always impressed with their services. They do so many things so well. read more