Came here on Valentine's Day with my mom We got the groupn for two 120 min, and I just want to say the staff was so welcoming and kind from the moment we walked in. Coco was the best! She did my massage, helped detangle my hair so gently, and gave me a really nice facial. My scalp felt unbelievably clean after -- I didn't even know it could look that clean. I could literally see the light reflecting off of it! Such a great experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

Tbh I feel like giving two stars, but that seems too harsh and I don't want to damage their business too much. Got a Groupon for 90min head spa + 1 add-on that lets you choose between neck gua sha or mini facial. I already knew I wanted a facial since LA sun has been rough on my skin. Plus, I've read reviews where people did not enjoy the gua sha option since it was done (roughly) with a machine. I have two complaints: 1. on arriving, they kept trying to push me into doing the gua sha option. It's pretty obvious that that was the easier choice for them since they can just leave the customer with a machine, but I didn't like how even after I said I preferred the facial, they were still pushy about the guasha. I had to make it really clear that I wanted the facial. It's fine to not want to do a service, but don't offer it if you're not ready to provide it! 2. The service was unpleasant in several ways. First, the bed that massages you while you get your hair washed was, imo, uncomfortable. I've been to another head spa that had the massage bed work on you while they work on your hair. That was a nice experience and I thought this place would be similar. I was wrong; this place's massage bed was super rough, and I ended up just ask them to turn it off. Second, two different people worked on me. One person did the hair wash and a second did the facial. Most places will have one person do everything, which makes the transition smoother. Here, the facialist worked on my face while the hair person stood against the wall waiting her turn. After the mini facial was done, the second person stepped in. She was neither friendly nor good at what she did. So yeah, not a good experience. It's disappointing because the space is gorgeous, and I had high hopes when I saw the beautiful ambience. But between the awkward customer service and the mediocre skills, I regret going. Maybe they hate Groupon users, and I don't even blame them if that's the case, since Groupon apparently take about 50% of the cut. But I always offer to pay them directly. Plus, don't do Groupon if you're going to skimp on the service or give an attitude to the users. And if you DO choose to advertise with Groupon, then commit and give it your all. As for the customers, let's do our part by being polite, offering to pay directly, and TIPPING WELL. read more

Got a head spa, facial, and body massage. The people who worked there don't know a lot of English. So it can be hard to communicate. I got the body massage first. It was pretty good. I got my back, neck, and leg massage. However some of the massage was not comfortable, like she was massaging my spine (bone area) and it hurt. My friend said her person didn't even massage her legs. The head spa with facial was ok. I went to a head spa one in Korea and it was not like that. There was no steps of how what they're doing. Even the facial was like goop putting it on your face then washing it off a couple of times. When you're lying on the chair, it's a massage chair. The massage doesn't have settings for softer or harder massage. When they dried my hair, my person who did everything for me just blowed dry my hair and it wasn't a good hair dry. No comb to style or anything. read more

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Found this place through Groupon and was so happy that this was my first head spa experience! From the moment I walked in, the staff was welcoming and professional, the atmosphere was very clean and calming. Parking was easy and open (shared lot with the supermarket and plaza) which was a nice plus. I was taken care of by Teresa, and she did an amazing job. The full-body massage chair/bed was already incredibly relaxing, but the head massage took it to the next level--I was basically asleep and in full relaxation mode. She started with a facial and face mask, then moved on to the head massage, shampoo, and treatments, all of which felt so thorough and soothing. I was originally scheduled for a body massage, but I believe the room was double-booked. Instead, I received a shoulder massage along with a more detailed scalp analysis and treatment using their scalp machine, which I actually really appreciated. Teresa took the time to explain everything and made sure I was comfortable the entire time, even offered what I could buy to improve my hair growth/dry scalp~ Overall, it was a great experience, and I would definitely come back. Highly recommend if you're looking to try a head spa for the first time or just want a deeply relaxing experience. read more

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Such a scam. I found this place on Groupon, and this was my first and last visit. They never explained the scalp analysis or the picture they took at the beginning. The service was extremely minimal--just shampoo and conditioner, then they turned on a face mist and that was it. There was no crown shower like the one shown in the Groupon photos. Afterward, they simply blow-dried my hair with no styling. I've been to other places where styling is included, but when I asked here, they said it would be an extra charge. I was supposed to choose between a gua sha or a facial; I chose gua sha, but nothing was explained, and it was done using a machine rather than the hands-on. They also advertise a neck and shoulder massage, which I never received. Overall, it felt like I paid a lot just for someone to wash my hair. Very misleading and disappointing experience. I would not recommend this place. Forgot to mention, I had asked for 90 min and only received an hour and maybe 10 min. So I got a "discount" read more

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Really enjoyed my experience here. My friend gifted me a massage, and so I had to take full advantage. I ended up getting the Swedish massage. She also used hot stones. She didn't ask whether I wanted that massage with the stones or the deep tissue massage, but I'm not mad at it. I felt very relaxed and rejuvenated afterwards. The space is very calming and the workers are welcoming. Even with me showing up 15 minutes late, they were super accommodating and it didn't take away from my total time. I did call of course to inform them of my tardiness, but the worker who answered assured me it was okay and there was no rush. I really wish more people were like that. I will be coming back, as I want to try their scalp massage! read more

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Honest Review: I came back for head spa! We booked 90mins headspa (with 30mins body massage) and here's how it went: -Settle down: We arrived at 5:05pm for 5pm appoinment and got the service around 5:18pm, what upset me a bit is I couldn't get my sister to be the same room with me, but I understand since it's Saturday but hopefully the front desk can arrange it better when they see (2-3 people booking, assume that they want to be arranged to be in the same room). What this spa can do better is have a sign of (Available/Not available) so they don't keep opening checking the room to see if there's anyone inside, the first 15' service I had prob 5-7 times the door keep open and they poked their head in to check and close (and sometimes they dont close the door) my therapist had to go close it 2-3 times bc of it. - Service: The headpsa is 100% worth it! I went to many headspa places before and all they did was below average but this place actually follows step to step and made me feel comfortable! So I would say they're specialized in headpsa and not massage - Ambiance: Nice, clean and aesthetic! It has luxury feelings when you sit and they check on your scalp, we had language barrier so she didnt say much and just say it's good haha, maybe because my scalp was actually good, my sister in the other hand didn't get her scalp check before she went in. In overall, I will definitely come back for the headspa but body massage not so much because I felt like they didn't have much technique for body massage read more

Briar Beauty Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Alhambra, California

Omg just look at that difference between my build up and my clean scalp. I got the combo with massage and head spa. The massage was so relaxing with the perfect pressure and the head spa was so relaxing. I didn't want it to end. If you ever go, ask for Coco. She is the best! read more

Briar Beauty Spa - Before head spa - Day Spas Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Service Requested: 90 minute luxury head spa treatment with massage on neck, shoulders, head and scalp with one enhancement. Was able to call and make an appointment in English without issue, they also price match Groupon. Vibe: Very clean and new facility (boss lady mentioned it's only been open for a couple of months), bougie. Quality: Robe and indoor sandals are provided. Most of the masseurs and masseuses spoke mandarin. After getting changed, I was brought back out of the room for scalp analysis. Thorough hair washing. It felt very fancy to be sitting in a massage chair while getting hair washing. The weather was quite warm outside so I do wish the A/C was stronger. The blanket laid on my leg and the eye cover made me feel even warmer and I was sweating a little bit while in the massage chair. I think because the eye cover is heated by exposure to oxygen so because nothing else was covering it, it got really hot. After the hair washing, I was directed back outside for a thorough Dyson hair drying process and machine operated cupping. Overall, everyone was really nice and everything was really clean and new. Great place to treat yourself to hair-washing. read more

Briar Beauty Spa - The hair washing room - Day Spas Near Me - Alhambra, California

A massage was included in my package. The lady helping me gave no explanation as to what she was doing. She gave me a "massage" and never explained to me that this could bruise or mark up my back. I came in with my sister and my sister in law and I was the only one who left with their entire back bruised. Definitely disappointed read more

Briar Beauty Spa - I was not told that this would happen to me after their "massage" - Day Spas Near Me - Alhambra, California

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I have been wanting to go to a scalp spa since it seems to be the latest craze these days. Couldn't really find anything in my area (Pomona/La Verne)that was worth trying that wouldn't break the bank. I stumbled across Briar on Groupon and decided to check out the Yelp reviews. I was immediately impressed with the 5 star rating and the wonderful reviews. That was enough for me, so I purchased the 90 minute scalp treatment for 2 on Groupon. I called Thursday morning (4/3/25) to see if there was anything available for 2 and we were able to get a same day appointment. We were also told that they will match the Groupon price but we had already purchased it. But this is good to know. The spa is tucked away in the northwest corner of Valley and New in the Seafood City/CVS shopping mall. As soon as we entered we were greeted by Mary. The Spa was beautifully decorated and the equipment used was very high tech and state or the art. My daughter and I were asked to sit in the salon chairs while our scalps were analyzed. Very interesting to see your scalp up close along with the areas of concern. I had minor build up in a couple of areas on my scalp. Other clients report in their reviews being told by technician they showed signs of buildup , of stress, dryness etc. We were not but it could be because our scalps did not reflect other symptoms. Shortly after the assessment, we were taken into a room and asked to put the wrap around robe and sit in the massage chair and then asked to lay down so they can put a warm eye mask on and pamper you with m a full body massage while laying in the massage bed. I was not expecting anything other than the scalp treatment so we were pleasantly surprised. The scalp treatment was a full hour followed by a 30 minute mini facial or extended massage with Gua Sha. We chose the extended massage. Once again this did not disappoint. After the massage we remained in the chair to have our hair blown out. Whatever product was used in the treatment left my hair silky and smooth! Only thing I wish they would have done was give a sample of what was used during the treatment or given us the opportunity to purchase some or all of the products! Aside from that the service was AMAZING! Briar spares no expense in giving you a high end luxurious experience. I would give it 10 stars if I could! I will definitely be telling all my friends about Briar and returning any chance I get! read more

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Enjoyed the experience!! It was my first time coming here, the man does a wonderful job at styling your hair. I recommend asking for him. The only thing was the language barrier with some of the employees there but we made it work with google translation Everyone is very kind & makes sure that your experience is very relaxing. read more

Briar Beauty Spa - In one of the rooms that they do the scalp & shampooing treatment. Very aesthetic. - Day Spas Near Me - Alhambra, California

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My husband and I had appointments for a massage and the head spa. My service was relaxing, kinda felt the woman who did my hair didn't really know how to dry it, so I had to finish drying it at home. Staff is very nice. My husband didn't quite enjoy his massage due to communication with his masseuse. read more

Briar Beauty Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Alhambra, California

Briar's Beauty Spa is Alhambra's hidden gem. I've been intrigued by head spas for awhile and finally decided to bite the bullet for a girls day with the awesome Groupon deal. My friend called to book us an appointment in Mandarin (but English should be fine!). They are able to match Groupon's price, so we scheduled the appointment and paid when we got there. We did have to wait a bit before our treatment started since they were pretty busy but there's a cute waiting area. A bathroom is available if you need. My friend and I were put together in the "VIP" room with two treatment chairs next to each other. You get a long tube top cover up to put on. A robe and slippers are also available for after the hair wash portion. After we changed, we got into the chairs, which gives you a nice massage the whole time! Feel free to ask them to turn it off or change it if needed. We got a mini facial first then our hair washed + scalp/shoulder massage. Apparently it was so good, my friend fell asleep and snored. I was very relaxed. After the treatment in the chairs, we put on the robes and went outside the room. We were given water and some candies as a snack. Our hairs were then given treatments through the machine and if you want the gua sha treatment, you get it then! It's a suction situation through the machine. Do note it may leave red marks that will go away in a few days and you can't shower the same day. You're able to adjust the suction level if needed. Overall we had an enjoyable time going through the Groupon package. The staff were very nice accommodating. My hair was looking niiiice and clean afterwards! read more

Took my mom out here for Mother's Day and I had a Groupon. The service itself was okay. I felt like the head massage was more of them brushing my hair multiple times rather than actually massaging it. My mom felt the same. She also didn't even get a massage on her shoulders which the service was suppose to include. I went to other head spas before too and they have more aftercare compared to her. For example they didn't put any oil or product in my hair after. I feel like most of the other places I go to do. The place was very fancy looking and clean. However the quality of the massage was lacking. The staff themselves were welcoming and nice. Overall im not sure if I'd be coming back because everything was just okay. read more

I had a great experience! You get to lie on their massage bed, which massages throughout your head spa treatment. The scalp treatment left my head feeling super clean, and my hair looked noticeably better afterward. They show you pictures of scalp before and after the treatment so you can see the direct results! I actually fell asleep during the head spa hehe it was that relaxing. The shoulder and back Gua Sha massage was really nice too. They use their hand + a suction machine that relieved a lot of tension, and I felt completely refreshed and relaxed afterward. The suction machine seemed to have intensity levels so let them know which level is comfortable for you. It's a new place, only about 6 months old, and they accepted my walk-in without any issues. I left a 30% tip to show my appreciation. Would definitely recommend! read more

Briar Beauty Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Alhambra, California

A hidden gem in the SGV area along valley boulevard, tucked in the same plaza as 168 supermarket. I was instantly wow by their interior aesthetic the moment I step in . Please do not judge how it look from the outside . Such a relaxing experience from start to finish! The therapist was so friendly and made me feel completely at ease. The massage bed was incredibly comfortable, and my hair felt amazing afterward -- soft, refreshed, and so clean. Highly recommend if you need a little self-care escape! I have became their fan and signed up to be their member . You won't regret coming here and make sure you make an appt in advance ! read more

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We love this place! The service is amazing, and my 6 year old daughter got hair washed. The parking lots were empty. Owner was nice and helpful. read more

Briar Beauty Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Alhambra, California

Cute little no-frills head spa that also offers facials and massages! Hubby and I went for a day off self-care date before lunch and it was a very intimate and relaxing experience. We got a great deal on Groupon and were skeptical as it was our first time. Both of us are happy to report we very much enjoyed the 120 minute experience which was totally worth it! Highly recommend trying them out! read more

Loved the experience so I gifted my daughter a visit and bought myself another. Head scalp treatment made my head feel so clean and my hair healthy. Love the ambiance very clean and tranquil. Their staff is fabulous read more

Had such a great experience here!! Did the whole shabang - facial, hair cleaning, and Swedish massage huge treat myself day with my bestie!! My hair felt SOOO clean after and super lightweight!! I felt like I just had a fresh hair cut afterwards. The male worker also does hairdressing so I may come next time I actually do need a whole hair makeover. (: most speak Chinese but there are English speakers here. read more

Amazing service. I took my wife here for her birthday because it was closeby and she needed to be pampered. We were greeted at the door with open arms. They offered us tea and other snacks along with a private room to get our scalp treatment and facial. I felt extremely relaxed and by the time I was finished, my hair felt amazing, and face was smooth as silk. They even showed before after where my scalp had some oil deposits and redness and now there was no redness and the deposits were gone. Can't say enough about the experience. Will come back again when we need another relaxing afternoon! read more

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I came here excited to start scalp deep cleaning treatments. The service started great. Head pressure massage, I quickly noticed that the routine she was doing on one side of my scalp she didn't do to the other side. I looked passed it and she started shampooing my head. At that very moment I felt a lot of aggressive pressure. I told myself that maybe this is how it's supposed to feel and they are really getting "deep" into my scalp. I did notice a familiar smell that I quickly ignored as well. Thought to myself they are using their top products on me. As my service comes to an end. I can see that my hair might be out of normal to their stylist. They suggested that I just dry my scalp and let the rest of my hair air dry. I have thick curly hair. I was looking forward to a blow out but I definitely don't want someone doing something they aren't confident in. They show me my results of my scalp. My scalp is red with deeper looking red marks. I didn't have none of those marks present when they first showed me my scalp. It was alarming to me. I knew in that moment something was wrong. I just wanted to get out. I go back into the room that they serviced me in to change out of robe. That's when I ran into my the product I hoped I wasn't smelling. The Costco shampoo. I will not be returning for anymore services. I hope this review helps them provide more of an honest service. Helps them gather their staff and teach them the proper guidelines of scalp management. read more

Briar Beauty Spa - The Costco shampoo they used in my service - Day Spas Near Me - Alhambra, California

Came here today with my mom, purchased 90 min package off of Groupon. The place was very nice, modern, and clean. The lady servicing me was also great and sweet. I did notice some things here and there that appeared off such as no explanation to scalp treatment; they showed me the before and after but didn't really explain anything. I thought I was actually getting a facial with like pore cleaning and exfoliating but basically just moisturizer and face mask with a good neck massage. Also, just noticed nothing other than shampoo and conditioner was put on my hair. The scalp massage felt really good but I felt things were missing. There was also no crown water treatment thing. My hair ended up really clean. I was looking forward to an amazing blow out. The lady just blow dried my hair and had no idea what she was doing with the brush. It was okay... worth the money? Idk. This place def has potential but lacking in some areas. read more

Such a relaxing experience! The comparison of before, and after photos of your scalp is so interesting. The owner & staff make you feel right at home. I will definitely be back. read more

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I purchased the 120 min VIP package for two, and brought my boyfriend along with me. This included the scalp treatment, massage with hot stones, and mini facial. I had no complaints with my service, the woman helping me took her time with everything. So much so in fact, that my boyfriend had been waiting outside for 45 minutes for my treatment to be done. We had been in separate rooms so I didn't know what was going on with him, but when I mentioned that the facial was nice and my skin looked good afterwards, he commented that he never received one. I also commented the next day how parts of my scalp were sore from the scalp massage being done during treatment, and he told me the woman helping him didn't do that for him. He also mentioned that there was a good 10 minutes of her not doing anything because she may have thought he was asleep. This made me pretty upset because it was unfair we didn't get the same level of attention and care, when we were part of the same package. Maybe she assumed he didn't know what he was getting, but that's no excuse to cut corners. Can I fully recommend this place? No, but I think if you get the right people taking care of you your experience would be better. read more

This was the most amazing experience ever!!! They have only been open a few months and was treated like a QUEEN! I have Seborrheic dermatitis on my scalp & my head has never felt better. They gave me yummy tea & snacks, had awesome customer service & I def felt like I was sent to another planet!!! Wish i had the money to go back!!! read more

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Even a few weeks later I remember fondly the wonderful hour that I spent in this spa. I was having a headache so I decided that this would be a good time to try a scalp massage treatment. It was so relaxing and my hair was left shining clean. Everything was super clean and the staff was very friendly and professional. I will definitely be back! read more

Wow! I was expecting a great head massage and clean scalp...but I was wow'ed the whole time. They have a weird auto-massager table that feels incredible, a vacuum massage (like cupping but wow). So many fun gadgets. But mostly, Michael gave me an amazing massage, scalp treatment, blow out and recommendations. My scalp feels worlds better (I'd had a chemical reaction to a dye a few weeks ago) and it was incredibly relaxing. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. read more

Purchased Groupon ticket for couples hair spa treatment. Got second hand services and separated from my mom. The covers and robes aren't washed. The devices used aren't sanitized. My mom was never given the neck and shoulder massage that was part of the package. They seemed crammed and it's no where near luxurious or comfortable as they claimed. Everything seems old and definitely unsanitary as I watched the very robe I used hung up and covers put back on the chair. Then they asked for a tip instead of making it optional. Also language barriers. The basic getting by English not there. My mom's scalp was hurting bc she was scrubbing too hard and my mother had to tell the lady numerous times to be gentle and still wouldn't listen. Just overall a terrible experience. Don't let the pics fool you. This was mediocre and skimpy. Never again. I will be reviewing them on the other site as well for false advertising. zero stats. read more

My girlfriends and I came here for a mommy day and had a great experience. The workers are all super nice. They took photos of our scalp first. Then we went in for a nice hair wash and scalp massage, while in a full body massage chair. The decor was beautiful and calming, different than the typical massage place in SGV. You can tell the owner put thought into this place. We enjoyed our visit and would come back again for another R&R. read more

Cute place very professional. I love the atmosphere! I was so relaxed I fell asleep. This whole experience was something new for me. I had a scalp massage w a body massage w a mini facial. Treat yourself and your best friend it's a great place. Go go book an appointment!!!! I believe the girl I had her name was Shirley or Shelly. I can't wait to go again !! read more

The experience was truly relaxing I got the 60 minutes hair scalp treatment and the 60 minute massage I felt like a whole different person when I left. My aunt got her hair styled so pretty my one of the staff I just don't remember their name but everyone was so welcoming and would always give us tea and cookies. 10/10 recommend you to try! read more

Briar Beauty Spa - Hair analysis area and hair drying - Day Spas Near Me - Alhambra, California

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This is the 2nd time I have been here for service. First time was a massage and today I got a facial. The facility is very clean and everyone is very friendly. I will definitely be back to get a massage soon. read more

Appt scheduled for 5 pm. Arrived early around 4:40 pm (just in case) . Waited over 1 hour to not be seen. Another client came in 20 minutes after me and because she was VIP they decide to see her first. Saw their deal on Groupon and was asked not to purchase since they use Groupon for advertisement and price match. read more

I recently purchased the 120-minute VIP package for two on Groupon, and it was worth every minute! From start to finish, the experience was calming, professional, and incredibly rejuvenating. The spa offers a very reasonable price for the quality and attention you receive, which was a pleasant surprise given the luxurious ambiance. One highlight that truly stood out was the scalp massage--absolutely amazing! It was both relaxing and surprisingly effective. My hair felt healthier, softer, and more nourished than it has in ages, which I definitely wasn't expecting from just a massage. read more

I loved my experience at Briar Beauty Spa. I did the 120 min VIP experience package (Signature Head Spa + 60-Minute Full-Body Swedish Massage with Organic Essential Oils + Hydrating Facial Mask) through Groupon, and it was worth every penny. I booked it the same day that I purchased the Groupon - just make sure to call ahead and tell them the time rather than booking through their site. I've seen a few reviews that say their website reservations don't work, so I called a few hours ahead for a 5pm appointment and they were ready for me when I got there. They started me off with a scalp analysis, then to the massage. The massage is done in the nude and I will say it's not really a true full body massage. The woman who worked with me did mostly my upper back (got a LOT of my knots out) and the back of my legs, but no front massage and didn't touch my feet. The "full body" part was later - when you get the scalp cleanse/massage in another room, you sit in a full body massage chair and it massages you while the worker does your head treatment and your facial. It worked out great for me, but I wouldn't come in with the expectations of a true full-body massage. The scalp massage was absolutely amazing. I wanted to moan while she was scrubbing and cleaning my head hahaha. Would pay the full amount of the VIP package just for the scalp massage alone. They blow-dried and oiled my hair, and I left with my hair feeling sooo soft and healthy. I have thin, frizzy hair, and my hair left somehow feeling fuller and tamed. Very happy with this spa and the Groupon is an absolute steal for what you get! read more

The service here is excellent! Briar has a cozy, soothing atmosphere, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and competitive pricing. Their location is easily accessible and has a ton of available parking. The before and after photos from the AI scalp testing, a service I've never experienced before, was a real eye-opener to how bad my hair care routine was (probably the reason for my dandruff) and what a proper treatment can do to fix my damaged scalp and follicles. My favorite part of my session was the scalp massage and facial, conducted while lying in a full-body massage chair, adding an extra layer of stress reduction. I also tried the neck and shoulder Gua Sha, which feels similar to the heat and suction of cupping. It's great if you have muscle soreness. I will definitely be back! read more

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Very clean establishment and attentive service! Loved the head massage and spa and left my scalp squeaky clean

Went in to get a massage. I had a horrible experience. We both left in more pain than we came in with. I'm covered in bruises. The lady I had, it felt like she was administering CPR all over my entire body. I couldn't even take a full breath without her pushing it right back out of me. It was so aggressive. I asked her for lighter pressure and that never happened. It felt like she was trying to break a rib or something. It was extremely hot in the room, her phone kept going off, it was very unprofessional and not slightly relaxing. I felt as if I just got beat up. Then at the end, I wasn't going to tip because of the horrible experience and the front desk insisted because we paid on Groupon that we HAD to tip. Will never go back. If I could give zero stars, I would. I never go out of my way to write reviews but this was well warranted. Avoid this place at all costs. read more

Briar Beauty Spa - Bruises on my leg from aggressive "massaging" - Day Spas Near Me - Alhambra, California