I usually go here for my eyebrows but today I decided to add a facial by Rita & I'm glad I did. I…read morewill now get both anytime I'm hoping to look refreshed. I walked out completely glowing. The facial was so good for acne it even included Red light therapy.. GO FOR FACIAL LADIES! It's the best 10/10

Today I went to get my brows done specifically threaded. When I walked in I was greeted by a lady…read moredoing someone else's brows. Shortly after I was help by a different lady she was nice and took her time. While I was getting them done the other girl was paying for her eyebrow service. The worker asked cash or card she said card and the worker proceeded to say her total was 12 dollars. Once the other worker was done with my brows she asked me cash or card. I said card today then she told me my total was 13 dollars because of the card fee. I was a little confused because the girl before me paid 12 and paid in card. I didn't say anything I just paid the 13 dollars but it is illegal to charge card fees especially on debit cards. Not to mention I've been to this place multiple times and paid 12 when using my card. I don't mind leaving a tip but it did rub me the wrong way.

So it's been over a decade since I've had a "nether region" wax. I had visions of the Marquis de…read moreSade and iron maidens. . . . Well, I was absolutely off the mark! Laura made me feel absolutely comfortable. AND her work is efficient and thorough. Plus, she's a sweetie who was born and raised in Alameda. I plan to get all my esthetic needs met with Laura.

Lovely experience with Laura. Easy to communicate & schedule. Her space is clean and relaxing…read more The treatment included some light arm and shoulder massage which was so delightful, as not all facial spas provide this.

She's very nice, did an mazing job keeping my eyebrows the way I asked and then she offered brow…read moretinting because my brows are fine. They looked very nice and I was happy with the result. I will be returning!

Sine moving, the spot I usually go to is just further than I want to travel. It's closer to my job,…read morebut not home and it was time I found a threading salon somewhere much closer. I called to make my appointment for 4:30 today, and I got there a bit later (4:38) but luckily it wasn't super busy so I was still able to get in. I showed the threader a picture of how I like my brows to be done, and she did them really well, checking with me right after the basic clean up to see how far I wanted to go. I don't like too much off of my brows, but I do always need the unibrow gone and some trimming needs to occur. The vibe was nice, quiet and clean. The music reminded me of something I have on my ADHD hyper fixation playlist that I listen to while working or reading. Oh, and to get my brows threaded it only costed $12.

Parrish is a wonderful woman. I mean, I honestly thought she was like a friend after only four…read moreappointments. She is very personable. For that, she gets one star. Why such slow rating? She is a charlatan! She ripped me off! Plain and simple. Parrish charged me $450.00 for a permanent make-up service, which took place over three appointments s. I feel like I got to know her a little bit...which, is why I was so blown away when my "permanent make-up" lasted all of 36 hours. I'm embarrassed because I am 51 years old and I should know better than to trust a total stranger to apply permanent make-up to my eyelids. Well...I guess I have grown to trust YELP too much, as her 5-Star rating caught my attention. PLEASE...save yourself the misery and go to someone else. There are too many people who offer the same service..,but legitimately. If you pay Parrish Blair for anything, I guarantee you, you will be hustled. She is a nice person with a shitty work ethic. Parrish told me that she would provide me "other services," to make-up for her lack of skill in applying my permanent eyeliner. However, when I attempted to redeem this service, she backed out on me with two "emergencies." When asked if she would give me a partial refund, she said "I can't give you money back, I have used it to pay my rent." Really? I could have used it to pay rent. I am not rich, Parrish. I work hard, just like you pretend to do. After making my second appointment, she informed me that she was moving to Atlanta, Georgia, so she wouldn't be able to provide me any services after this January. If that's true (I wonder), she will, hopefully, find another cash flow stream, which she hasn't burned yet. I suppose in Atlanta you can pay more rent with $450.00 than you can in the Bay Area. Oh...but there is yelp in Georgia, too, Parrish....so, get your shit together! Sarah

Parrish did my lashes and brows and I swear I looked like the most f-able girl next door for weeks…read more(I asked her for a more natural look). Looking forward to seeing her again. :)

This is my go-to place for threading and facials. I can't recommend it enough. I've mostly seen…read moreSelena, who is so gentle and precise that even the threading sessions feel relaxing. My eyebrows always look great when I'm done here, and since starting monthly facials last summer, I regularly get complimented on how healthy and glowing my skin looks.

Great threading services, and you can just walk in which I appreciate. Prices are normal-to-low for…read morethe area, staff is friendly. I've only gotten waxed twice here but it also was good

There was excellent service! I was able to show Kinuko a video of what haircut I wanted and she did…read moreit perfectly!

While visiting family in California, I wanted to go to a salon that had experience with Asian hair…read moresince I was planning a major transformation--from long hair to a bob. Kinuko was so friendly and made me feel completely comfortable and welcome from the start. She was fun to talk to, incredibly skilled, and I'm so happy I trusted her with this change. I love the cut and felt like myself again walking out. Highly recommend!

I adore this place. There's a lot of parking at any time of the day so far. My appointment…read moreinstructions were clear beforehand. I came for Botox and she was great at making sure I knew what was happening during the whole process. She recommended less than what I thought I needed and it worked out way better going by her recommendation. My husband noticed the subtle changes but complimented it just looks like I'm refreshed.

Nice service and nice people! They always provide the best professional advice after the treatment…read more The treatment does improve my skin conditio.

My partner gifted me a massage for my birthday at Hand & Stone. I had driven by the location before…read morebut had never received any services there, so this was my first time visiting. When I walked in, I was greeted by Brianna, who was incredibly sweet, patient, and kind. I've been to places in the past where I felt rushed to fill out the intake form so my service could get started, so it was really nice not to have that experience here. I was offered water and tea when I arrived, and Brianna explained the services to me very clearly before pairing me with the wonderful Jay as my massage therapist. Jay was very calm and thorough when explaining the massage and asking what I wanted to focus on. She is extremely knowledgeable and clearly takes her work seriously. This was one of THE BEST massages I've ever had! Thank you, Brianna and Jay, for such a wonderful experience. I'll definitely be visiting again soon!

I am always hesitant to join a membership, but this is one I am very happy with and continue my…read moremembership throughout the year. Not only is the facility clean and relaxing. The specialists here really try to provide you with the best experience possible. They have a variety of people to choose from, and if you don't know who you'd like, they will have recommendations. I highly suggest that when you call into the hot line to ask the customer care to directly transfer you to the store. The staff members at the store is very professional and courteous to meet your needs with empathy and compassion. Time after time, I cannot tell you how much the staff personally takes an interest in my well-being from the moment I walk through those doors, especially the assistant manager (Miranda) and her team. My go to masseuses is Christian. Christian is trained in a variety of pressure and really pays attention to the reaction of your body. Christian's personality is so bubbly that it just makes you feel welcome every time he greets me. Janelle is fantastic with facials, too. She studied as a beautician and checks in on you every step to make sure none of the beauty products being used irritates your skin or you. She's also gentle with your needs and pays attention to the sensitivity of your skin, looking for any reaction if there is any. It's been a great pleasure being their customer, and I look forward to my next booking with them.

Same great haircuts just at a different location! Ling and Eddie are now at 2003 High street in…read moreAlameda. They have two parking lots, one in the front and one in the back right before the High Street Bridge. I only get hair cuts here but they do have other services like getting your hair dyed and I belive perms and hair dos for special events. Definitely call ahead to book an appointment. They are very customer focused and will help you with your hair needs!

I discovered this salon through Yelp and recommendations from friends, and since I often passed by…read moreit, I decided to give it a try. I got a haircut and highlights/balayage from Ling, who, along with Eddie, was incredibly friendly. I'm beyond impressed with Ling's work; she was easy to talk to and did an amazing job on my hair.

Great quality, I can always come here for cute reliable nails. Great workers always the best to…read moretalk to.

Back in the day when I was regularly getting my nails done, the only option I had for extensions…read morewas acrylic. Now I'm getting back into it, and there are so many options! The nail techs consulted with me and explained to me the multitude of options. -Acrylic is the hardest and best if you work your hands -GelX is for when you add extensions to natural nails -Builder Gel is harder than gel and is for natural nails. -Gel a little harder than normal polish and also for natural nails The first time I went I got gel with Cateye. So cute. The set could have lasted me another week or two as there was no lifting. But, my nail cracked from the side. So I went a second time. This time I got builder gel. I could feel the difference in hardness. I have found that all the techs at NailEnvy are very meticulous and detailed with their work. The massages they give with their services is the perfect strength to relax your muscles. The designs they create on your nails are commensurate with the price you pay. Because they are creative and detailed, the designs are unique and awesome. They are so legit! The cost is comparable to other salons, not overpriced and competitive. As for cleanliness, their utensils and nail stations are clean. Making an appointment is super easy as they have a website where you can schedule at your convenience. If you want a specific nail tech, you need to call and make an appointment over the phone. But all of them are exceptional. The major distinction of this nail salon is the techs themselves. They are so happy and nice. It's a salon where I have a hard time leaving because the atmosphere is so friendly. I love looking at the designs they apply as they are all unique and astonishing. I highly recommend Envy Nails. They get a 5 star rating from me