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.

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.

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!

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

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!

Kinuko is incredibly talented and friendly! I came in with long hair and wanted something totally…read moredifferent (due to the need for an easy to style hairdo), and she guided me through the whole transformation with so much skill and confidence. My new bob is stylish, beautifully shaped, and fits me perfectly. I left the salon feeling refreshed and absolutely in love with my new look, after having had long hair for over 45 years. I have also received numerous compliments for my modern bob! If you're thinking about making a big change, this is the person to trust!"

10/10 Microneedling experience. Was nervous for my first time and it was completely painless a very…read moresmooth quick process.

I didn't want to leave a review because then people would know I get Botox and filler...but…read morehonestly I don't care anymore because Sonia's work makes me feel so good in my own skin. She made my thin lips look so perfect, I can't stop looking at them. She took away my wrinkles without freezing my emotions; she's got the steadiest hand and is an expert at her craft. If you're looking to get work done that is precise, affirming, and boosts your self esteem while looking super natural to others, this place is THE place to start that journey.

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.

Had an hour massage with Taty today. Wow ! I need to do this more often! Great massage, got some…read morekinks out. Feel great for the weekend!

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.

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!