I feel compelled to remove a Remedy Spa star based on my experiences here in the last 6 months…read more What with being a pretty big fan of this spa when it initially opened I was (evidently) one of the first people to end up on the spam list. I remember why I had initially forked over my contact details to RS and it was because they occasionally have open house events where you can try products and even receive free (micro session) services like paraffin treatments. Uhh, free spa services!? Show me the dotted line! Several months later I did however start to notice that I was receiving multiple promotional offers/month in my email as well as being sent junk mail in snail mail version! Haughtily, I informed RS that I wanted to receive no more junk and yet somehow still receive the occasional email... At least the paper waste has stopped... I guess? My second gripe with RS was over an encounter I had in late July. I even booked this 50% off wax session from Vancouver, weeks in advance... I was THAT pumped about being back to the land of reasonably priced lady services! Upon arriving, I had an extremely awkward conversation with my esthetician about what *type* of service I would be getting. Trying to cajole someone into ripping MORE hair from between your legs is, I assure you, uncomfortable even for an extrovert. Perhaps you have had this happen before? Where you have been inadvertently booked into a smaller time window than your desired service will take? The real crux in all of this was that whomever I had booked with had not asked which service I wanted and what ultimately came to light was that my wax lady had NEVER DONE A FULL BIKINI WAX BEFORE. She was therefor too nervous to try on me (hey, me too once I found this out!) and I ended up paying for and leaving with a) not the service I had wanted and b) a rather crooked and sloppy job upon at home inspection. To be fair, we've all started new jobs before and I guess there's no school for bikini waxing with faux hippy bush dummies to practice on but come on... I hope my next experience at Remedy is more customer oriented! I will for sure be clarifying repeatedly in future which service I want as well as requesting a more experienced wax-er.

I climbed the steps reluctantly. I'm always a little hesitant to go eye places that seem like…read morenests, perched at the top of a slew of stairs. When I reached the tastefully designed landing, the smell of warm citrus was like a veil, calming me instantaneously and giving me the desire to be fully pampered. I entered into the small space and was greeted by sunlight and shelves of properly placed products. The lady at the desk was on the tele, so I grabbed a pamphlet and perused the skin care goodies. While reaching for the price list, I noticed an assortment of alcohol bottles and martini glasses - I was wooed right then and there into wanting a Sex & the City moment to call my own. The Farmhouse Fresh products looked sassy and sweet, with yummy smells and gorgeous packaging. There was a foot treatment called the Honey Heel Glaze, selling for $24, which looked like a lovely product. Remedy also carries OPI nail products and a variety of other soothing and rejuvenating luxury items to make your epidermis glow! I loved the look and feel of this place and was glad I opted to head up the stairs to check this place out. The smell alone is enough to calm even the most wound-up of souls, and should be a service in itself. I adore this Facial Bar and would love to have a treatment here.

This is the lovely and clean spa very friendly staff who get to know you. Very friendly service.read more

Friendly staff. Relaxing experience. I especially appreciate comfortable chairs that do not…read morenecessitate climbing up and down steps.

I went in for a tattoo removal consult and had an awful experience. The doctor asked if I had any…read morekeloid scars and I mentioned that I had a hypertrophic one on my breast after surgery (which is completely normal) but I have no family history of keloids. He asked to look at the scar so I had to pull my bra and shirt down for him to "take a look" at my breast. No other doctor asked me this during my consult. I ended up getting the procedure done elsewhere. He seemed creepy and reeked of body odour.

I got referred here from my GP to Dr. Baxter and I am really fond of this dermatologist. She is…read moreAMAZING. She never made me feel insecure even when I was woke up early for an appointment and came in with messy uncombed hair. I was getting treated for severe acne with Accutane and she was always straight forward and nice. She has the most beautiful skin ever. I hope I have nice skin like that when I'm her age. She took one look at a pink scaly rash I have had since I was a kid and told me it was psoriasis and prescribed the right thing. Yet when I was a kid I went to the IWK for many appointments and even got a skin biopsy done and they still could not figure out what it was. So quick and efficient! The lobby is really classy and clean not dingy at all with flat screens connected to the ceiling that show ads. Dr. Baxter even gave me samples for skin care that would be good to use while I was on Accutane. It was sweet of her to give me enough to get me through because I am from a working class family and could not have afforded to go out and buy moisturizers and cleansers for my changing skin needs (skin gets very very dry and flaky on Accutane). She also does cosmetic dermatology and I have only been there for medical reasons but I am sure it is just as great. I think it would be a smart choice to get your Botox and laser hair and skin treatments done by a real dermatologist not just an esthetician . More safe. If I can ever afford cosmetic dermatology she will be my first choice!

I have been going to Donna's shop since 2002. She always does a fabulous job and is top notch at…read morewhat she does. I love the Colours Makeup!

Haven't been to Colours in years but this was my 'favourite' place to be for years and years. Had…read moremy colours done by Donna in 1987 and just couldn't seem to stay away from them! Absolutely love them both...

I was a frequent client at Karas, both their portland and cole harbour locations. One day I was…read morewaiting for my nail appointment at the portland street location when a loud vulgar argument broke out between two stylists while they had clients in their chairs (who seemed very uncomfortable and quiet with what was happening). I then watched as the supervisor of the salon, who I believe his name was Ed or Eddy something along those lines, yell at the receptionist over the phone until she was almost in tears. I stopped going after watching this encounter and how poorly staff treat each other and how poorly management takes out his anger on reception staff. I would go ANYWHERE ELSE for any services they provide. Poor management will be the downfall of this business

My friend and I booked an appointment at Kara's last week for a pedicure (for her) and manicure…read more(for me). We booked our appointments for 4:45 on a Sunday afternoon at the Portland Street location. The next day, we were informed that the person we'd been booked with wasn't actually working at that time, but could we come in at 1:00 instead? We said sure. A mild inconvenience, but no big deal! On Sunday at 12:15, my friend received a phone call from Kara's asking where we were, since our appointment was at 12:00. No, my friend said, you must be mistaken. We're booked in at 1:00. She was told (very curtly!) that was impossible since there had been someone else booked at 1:00 "forever". The tone was not apologetic whatsoever and nothing was suggested to remedy the situation. Obviously we canceled our appointments and went elsewhere. One scheduling screwup is OK. Two is a bit much. But even then, an offer to reschedule for another day or time slot, or even a simple "I'm sorry, we must have double booked you" to acknowledge the error would go a long way. I can't speak for Kara's facilities because we didn't get a chance to see them, and based on this experience, won't be doing so in the future either. UPDATE! The following Monday, we received a call from the spa manager apologizing for the mixups and offering us a free manicure and pedicure. We very much appreciate this gesture and are looking forward to visiting Kara's soon!

I've been frequenting SunSwirl for over a year and have been pleased with the service I've…read morereceived. It's a very small tanning salon - 4 lay-down beds and 1 stand-up - but I've never had to wait more than 10-15 minutes to get in. It's walk-in only, which I enjoy, and they always seem to have some sort of deal going on. Very reasonable prices as well, and the staff are always friendly and efficient.

I wanted to update my review to include my most recent experience at Unique Spa, which was one of…read moreIris' Valentine's Day specials: massage plus facial. I've had many lovely massage experiences but today was the first time I'd tried a Unique Facial. It was a wonderful way to conclude the service - I felt like I'd sank right into the table! Iris uses Arbonne products and explained what each one was and how it worked before using it on me. My skin feels very clean, light, and soft now - none of that unpleasant "buildup" to worry about with Arbonne. It took me a while to have my first facial, but it certainly won't be my last!

From the owner: Relaxation Massage Facial…read moreManicure Pedicure

came to the spa to relax. I needed to have a day where I wasn't stressed, as I'm going through a…read moredifficult time right now. The pedicure room was extremely loud to the point where my esthetician apologized. It wasn't just the customers. It was also 2 specific employees. One was talking loudly about her father passing in hospice. I got the whole story whether I wanted to hear it or not. Most upscale spas have a policy on spa etiquette and enforce it. Ive been coming to interlude since 2009. This was my worst experience. At one point it was so loud and causing me so much anxiety I almost got up and left mid treatment.

Great staff and excellent service. Tastefully decorated. Get the gel nails so you don't mess up…read moreyour manicure. Thank you

My first impression walking in was " this place is quiet.:) as I sat down to await my apt. This was…read morelast month (March, 2018) The place is clean and the decor was appealing to me. Once going in for my Lazer treatment, the owner/ laser technician (Cynthia) was very friendly, knowledgeable and courteous. I don't know of many Black men that would actually do something like this (although it is certainly not uncommon for Black men to seek Lazer treatment) but Cynthia was able to take on the challenge of calming my fears :) Great spot, I'll be back again.

Ladies. If you are looking for excellent service and laser that works - Cynthia is your gal. I mean…read morewho am I kidding it's not a fun way to spend your afternoon - but worth it in the long run. Especially for us gals with Mediterranean blood ;) Expect discreet and professional servicing here.

Mariah is a kind, generous, intuitive soul. The space she creates and holds is warm and healing. I…read morehave had so far 2 sessions with Mariah, within our first session I felt the energy moving within me. Working with her is a great step on my healing journey and I look forward to the future healing in which we will be doing together. Thank you for the work that you are doing. Thank you for the guidance and support!

From the owner: My Reiki treatments are focused on the energy channels that flow throughout the body, the…read moretreatments goal is to reset the movement of energy to make the client more balanced. Another focus is to relieve the buildup of fluid that resides in the lymph nodes as well as a guided meditation that allows clarity to the conscious level.A Reiki session is all about the internal work of the individual. As practitioner, I am allowing new energy to enter the body so that blocks can be released. These releases can be emotional, mental and physical. The client leaves feeling clear minded and relaxed.