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10/5 Well unfortunately it is October 5th and I have not received the credit on my credit card; the…read moremessage of which I received on my phone 9/15. As soon as the credit comes through I will change my review to a more positive one, but right now a bad massage and very bad follow through from the manager's accounting department-is what I received. I will update the review as soon as the credit comes through. Note The actual credit has not received on my credit card yet: 9/15: I received two messages today from the spa manager when I returned home who was VERY apologetic and very kindly offered me to come back for another therapist or a refund. I thought this was *very * professional. Unfortunately I left Nice after the spa so can only take the refund . I'm not sure about the comment that I should have stopped the massage and they would have had someone else do the massage as with hundreds of massages I've never had an experience like this and didn't know *I* was wrong in stopping and giving the therapist direction multiple times but was instead supposed to ask the therapist to go get me a new therapist. Simply taking direction would have sufficed. But again, I was very impressed with the manager's two voicemail messages and offer to correct the situation by a new massage or refund. This was definitely in line with the quality I had expected.

Do not go here for waxing (epilation) - especially bikini waxing. It was the worst bikini wax of…read moremy life and I've had many. The biggest offense is that it's not sanitary! I thought perhaps everyone gets their own new pot of wax, but NO - They dip the same metal tool in the wax and apply it to you over and over - who knows how many people have used that same wax. It doesn't matter what the rules or health code is in France, it's just not sanitary and shows they don't respect their clients' health and safety. Before I could say no, she also spread some sort of cream on afterward that burned and made my skin very red. Any true professional knows lotions/creams are terrible after waxing. The esthetician was friendly and fast, but that was the only positive. I regret not speaking up and just refusing to get waxed once I saw she was going to double dip. I hope this helps someone else in the future. And I hope the spa changes their policies - use the wooden sticks one time only and throw out after each application! That is the only sanitary way.

I have used this beauty place for years and was happy until something went wrong during a treatment…read moreand got damaged and only then did i realise how poor the customer service really was. I do not wish for any customer to go through so much inconvenience, discussions and maltreatment. Be careful and be prepared so you won't be badly surprised.

I was badly in need of a manicure after traveling for a couple weeks and this place was right next…read moredoor to the hotel I was staying, so I stopped in to schedule an appointment. There is a couple of women who work there that speak English, which is a necessity for me, since my French is limited to saying Bonjour and Merci. They specialize in skin care, but provide a great manicure that lasted a bit longer than my manicures typically last. They had a nice selection of OPI colors to choose from, and note that not all of their colors are displayed on the shelves. I would totally recommend this place if you find yourself in Nice needing a mani or a pedi. I'm sure they do a good facial also.

Julie did an amazing job with my full body wax. I didn't speak much French but she was so kind and…read morehelpful! Quick and painless experience and affordable.

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I was looking for a good place that does shellac mani's and pedi's. My hairdresser recommended…read morethis place and I'm glad he did. They did a great job and took their time. The lady was really nice. They also do waxing, and skin care. There are also many beautiful but pricey boutiques on that whole street. But be careful you can get yourself in trouble. ;) I highly recommend this place! I'm definitely coming back!!!

I've visited the Institute while vacationing in Nice for 3 years, now. The service, including…read moreeyelash extensions, massage, manicures & pedicures have all been excellent. Everyone is professional and helpful. Highly, highly recommend!

I had great service here. The esthetician was really nice and I was able to get an appointment…read moreright away. It's a bit on the pricier side but we'll worth the quality for eyelash extensions. She had great taste and used great products.

I endured a full leg and brazilian wax in September 2014 which was a disaster. The leg wax wasn't…read moregreat as the hair was broken at the skin rather than pulled out at the roots, and it was the worst brazilian wax I had ever had in my life. I think this may have been the beauticians first attempt at a brazillian. She took forever and I ended up with a lop sided "mohalk" and the delicate underside wasn't done. I could not complain directly as I don't speak french and the staff do not speak english. Suggest avoiding this place for waxing services. There were lots of people getting their nails done the day I booked so maybe this is their speciality.

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