Amazingly talented and incredibly kind! Carla is just the best and everyone in the salon is right there with her!

One of the worst salon experiences. Here are the lowlights: 1. Cute salon dogs but one bit my finger (broke skin). Perhaps not the best salon dog. 2. Asked for highlights and a dramatic shift lighter. Left with nearly same color as before (my daughter did not even notice a change when I picked her up). Went with a picture and we fully discussed beforehand. 3. One stylist who was helping iron for the Brazilian blowout was pulling so hard I could feel hairs breaking as he was working. There are so many broken hairs sticking straight up now I look like I got electrocuted. 4. Asked for some face framing pieces and they are so choppy and unblended. 5. With my requests at time of booking (cut, highlights, and a smoothing treatment), I would have hoped to be scheduled with someone with a bit more experience. To her credit, owner offered to fix color in a couple weeks but so much went wrong this first trip I thanked her and told her we are not a good fit. Would not recommend for cut, highlights or smoothing treatments. UPDATE: a few hours later I noticed dye/toner was left on my ear. Picture is after I had already wiped some off. UPDATE 2: For $800, I am glad I gave the salon a learning experience. SMH. read more

Mizu Salon - Dye left on ear. - Hair Salons Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

I visited Mizu Salon three times. Each time, the owner of the salon was my hairdresser. I am extremely disappointed in the service I received. Upon my first visit, I requested a haircut. The cut was fine. For my second visit, I asked the owner to cover the small amount of gray that I had. I have dark brown hair. I told her to match my original color. The owner colored my hair jet black. I could not tell how dark my hair was until I got home. I immediately went back to tell the owner I was unhappy with my hair color and for her to fix it. I was shocked by her unprofessionalism and lack of concern. Also, she didn't stop talking to listen to what I was saying. She told an employee to wash his face because it looked greasy. She complained to me about her mother-in-law. The owner then said my hair was saturated with the wrong color and that should have never been done. I told her three times she colored my hair. She was so busy complaining about her mother-in-law that she didn't hear me. Finally, I tried to pay with my debit card. The owner said if a customer uses their debit card, then she is charged a service fee. She told me to go to the end of the block and withdraw cash from my account. I then was charged a fee for doing so. I walked the block back to the salon and it was closed. Not wanting to have a problem with this woman, I knocked on the door and paid for my visit. I am extremely appalled that an owner of any business would treat her customers so poorly. The owner provided me with the worst service I have ever received. Needless to say, I will not return to Mizu. read more

I love Sam! She listened and gave excellent feedback to the shorter hairstyle I wanted to achieve. I'm so glad I found a gem! She's a sweetheart and so is her little puppers! This salon made me feel welcomed even before I stepped foot in it and that says A LOT about a business. I can't wait to go back for my trims and my other hair needs. I'm so glad they are local and I don't have to venture too far. Let's begin with the initial phone call... I was in desperate need of a haircut! My hair was literally going down my spine to my tail! Lol. It was getting everywhere! It was time to say "let's part". However, it's a pandemic out there! We were still shut down and these poor folks, along with me of course, are silently suffering. I had no choice, I had to try to find a way out of this propaganda. So I did it, I called in the hopes that there was life on the other end... ....and there was! A nice young lady answered my call. I spewed out my dilemma and she kindly listened. Whether it was luck or fate, she said there is a wait list for appointments and we would be called when business was allowed to return to normal again. A week later the news broke... stay at home mandates have been lifted. We could carry on with life again!! Woo hoo! They called, I booked and the rest is history. Sam was a pleasure to work with from the moment I stepped inside. She's warm, friendly and listens without being pretentious. I love this establishment. They also welcome fur babies! Be still my heart! The cut was quick, easy and it felt like a treat without a lot of frills. Simple and pleasant. Everything I love. It's hard to find a good stylist you can trust and I think I just found my new go to Yay! Yay! Yay! read more

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I am VERY appalled at this salon. I honestly cannot believe the staff and manager. The WORST salon I've ever been to. If you want your hair to fall out and have zebra stripes then go here. The lady completely fried my hair so I had to chop off 5 inches after. I will never ever go back and am telling my friends not to go here. read more

Thanks, Sammi..dropped by on a Sunday, to schedule a haircut appointment and consulted with Sammi. She set me up for a 1pm, the coming Thursday and she is awesome and amazing. She knew exactly how to cut my hair and there was no rush or pressure and I had a great time. Her little dog is super friendly..thanks and I will be back in for the next cut! read more

One of the best salon in Half moon Bay.... Carla (owner) she was wonderful and very accommodating ..... highly recommend this salon ....... read more

Mizu Salon - I love my hair. - Hair Salons Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Carla is a life saver! I received a poor balayage at a different salon and was desperate for a fix. I went to Mizu and was greeted so kindly by Sam who took me over to Carla for a consult. Carla squeezed me in after a cancelation and I cannot be more grateful. She did an amazing job, especially considering what she had to work with (attached picture is before and after Carla!). She took every detail about my hair into consideration to provide the best service and retain the health of my hair (as it was just bleached a few days prior). Everyone was so kind and professional. I will definitely be going back! read more

Mizu Salon - Before and after Carla fixed my hair - Hair Salons Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Stars are based on expectation, services, quality, and own experience. I was unable to come in to have my hair looked at to determine how my hair could be fixed. They let me email pics in. Making it easier. They fit me in literally with in a few days. Short notice. While I was on waiting list for other salons months out. The owner stayed late. Fit me in and fixed my hair. She made me feel comfortable and I left happy. The owner fixed my brassy half ass bleached hair into ashy blonde toned beauty! I had that confidence you feel when your done with a great work out. I didn't have to hide my hair anymore. I am not one to pay a lot for hair but when it comes to bleach. Pay it. Everything else it doesn't matter. But bleach. Pay it literally. And always ask if they know how to use bleach. Wish I had gone here sooner. Having recently moved here I wasn't sure where to go. But I am glad I found this salon. read more

I absolutely love Sam! She did a fabulous job on my hair. Her personality was fantastic just refreshing. I also enjoyed all the fur babies in the salon :) Teri Sandoval read more

Carla was amazing and I absolutely love my haircut!! I went in not knowing what kind of style I wanted and she NAILED it!! Thanks Carla read more

Mizu Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Have been going to Mizu for about 5 years and just had another excellent highlight and cut with Tyler late yesterday. He is such a pleasure as a human being, but also extremely knowlegeable about hair and always upping his game through research and training. The owner, Carla, is often there when I come in and she's so welcoming and has a great pulse on what's happening in the salon. They seem to all operate as a real team, which is fun to see. Highly recommend!!! read more

I am an 18 year old girl that went to mizu to get my root hair touched up as it was turning orange. I was wearing a big baggy sweater and sweatpants I do not know if the owner saw money in me or something but she said fixing my hair would cost a lot. I asked like $300 but she said it would cost much much more than that. I asked again how much. SHE SAID $1000!!!! That is a crazy amount. Never going their again. I simply wanted a root touch up. Ridiculous!!!! read more

Highly recommend Mizu for hair color! I came in with about 3 inches of ugly, brassy root regrowth after getting highlights at a pricey NYC salon 3 months prior, where I live part of the year (had been doing 10+ years of DIY color before that). My appt was with Bere, who is a newer stylist/colorist (which I told them from the start was totally fine with me, given that my hair is straight, fine, naturally fairly light, and takes color easily). Carla, the owner/color genius guru, guided Bere very thoroughly and attentively throughout the whole process. There was much more toning and color correction involved than I expected, and Carla had it literally down to a science. Was fascinating to hear some of the color-processing and chemistry-related convos they have amongst themselves. These colorists definitely know what they're doing and my hair ended up looking as close to my original sun-highlighted beige blonde as it did when I was a kid (and better!) and exactly what I wanted. Bere did a superb job of styling it afterwards, which lasted much longer than anything I normally do at home. Staff is fun and friendly, prices are very reasonable, and they were super accommodating to my schedule. Very happy to become a new ongoing customer of one of our local coastside businesses​ read more

Let me start by saying that I've never felt strongly enough to write a Yelp review, but after being left in this hair drying chair for 30 minutes today while "my" hairdresser cut AND styled somebody else's hair, I am livid. Not only am I BACK in this salon because my hairdresser didn't give me what I wanted the first time (AND overcharged me for that-- who knew getting my freakin less than shoulder length bob highlighted could cost $200), but I have stomped my feet to get the attention of any one of the 4 people somehow floating around the cash register to no avail. Before my hairdresser put me in this hair drying prison, she kept repeating (with no prompting from me) the phrase "oh this shouldn't take long at all," so I felt comfortable not mentioning the fact that I had to meet somebody an hour after my appointment. Once I finally got somebody to pay attention to me (15 minutes after my first attempt) I asked to get help from anybody because I really had to go at this point. I would have rather had anybody than my original hairdresser, who at this point was steaming annoyance that she was no longer getting giggles and adoration from her regular customer that she had left me for. I left as quickly as I could only to find that this woman had STRIPED ME. STRIPED, as in freakin platinum blonde thrown in lines over brown hair. I couldn't believe it. I honestly bet this hairdresser (I won't say her name for the sake of her business) must be expecting this bad review with how bad she did. I repeatedly told my boyfriend before I returned to the salon for the correction that I was scared that the lady would revenge color me for not liking her original work and she went right ahead and did that. I cried for so long after getting home-- who wants to feel ugly after getting their hair done? Even with my awful hair that I have to get fixed AGAIN today at another salon and AGAIN pay an obscene amount for, the thing I'm the most angry about is the service of the entire salon. I got to sit for 2 separate visits and watch how differently these people treat their regulars versus the poor souls like me that have the misfortune of finding themselves here looking for a decent hair styling. I barely got talked to while my hairdresser was both gabbing and flirting (ugh) with her other clients. I, on the other hand, got consulted about my coloring as quickly as humanly possible and was promptly ignored after that. As for the second visit-- it may make sense to cut another client's hair while coloring another, but NOT at the expense of my time and my respect. Check out my tiger stripes in the picture & have a good day. read more

Mizu Salon - STRIPED highlights-- are you kidding me? Coming here was the worst coloring experience of my life - Hair Salons Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

I came in for the first time to get my lashes done. The staff was really friendly, and the salon dogs were super cute:) Sam did an amazing job on my lashes, even though I felt like I couldn't keep still the entire time. She was also really accommodating to my schedule which I appreciated. I already booked my next appointment with her. Thanks Sam! read more

Wow, what a piece of work the owner of this salon is. I went to have my hair cut & colored by another stylist, and just happened to have the "pleasure" of having to listen to Carla the owner talk so sweetly to her client, then as soon as the woman stood up and exited the building, she started telling everyone (including me) everything she knew about this poor woman. She was so mean & rude that I can't believe anyone works for her, or comes back to this place. I will never step foot in there again, and I actually liked my stylist. read more

I certainly don't understand all the rave surrounding Mizu, and especially surrounding Carla's "skills." I communicated via email with Carla leading up to my bridal appointment concerned about about my grown out pixie and how I didn't know what she could actually do with that little hair. She assured me "you'd be surprised what we can do with 3" of growth" yet day of, I was greeted with immediate attitude because I didn't have exact directions for what I wanted. She also made a pointless point to tell me that my family/bridal party demanded up styles (which wasn't true) when she had only booked us for down styles, which was an issue because only some employees are capable of up styles and now it's our fault the salon is behind etc... With perfect timing, my mom walked up with her down style (along with all the other girls sporting down styles), and no apology. When I wasn't happy with the curls she put only on the top of my head while leaving the bottom strait (...?), she storms off saying "ok you're just going to have to take one of my junior stylists." She comes back flustered, says "I've done hundreds of weddings and if I can't do it, then nobody can" and then proceeds to tell my mom, best friend, sister in law and brides maid "you guys just need to step away and leave the area." I suppose they were being too helpful with their coherent ideas on how to fix my hair before my wedding. Even with my party staying calm and collected, she found ways to sprinkle in passive aggressiveness amid the overt rudeness. She was clearly stressed and I paid the price. $600+ later, the 5 of us left with mediocre styles. Bottom line: Carla does not handle stress gracefully. It's just a salon. A busy salon does not justify being so unkind. read more

Love this place... I was turning 35 and had a few grays. Made an appointment with Meredith whom seemed like a "Hot Ticket" the last time I was in the salon waiting for my Fiancee to get his haircut. I made a next day appointment for a cut/color. I came in with a few ideas printed out from the internet for a cut - and color I was just winging it - I had never colored my hair before. She definitely put in her suggestions and we talked about what I wanted and I felt comfortable enough to just let her work her magic. She completely "got it" and was extremely knowledgeable and LISTENED. I have never felt better about my hair in my life and I love my hair. I got the most gorgeous deeper richer chocolate color that I could have asked. The cut is perfect! (I will say that post-cut I asked her to add some more layers - Feeling very bad that another client of her's was waiting - but she completely was attentive towards my needs at the moment and didn't make me feel like I was cutting into someone else's time) I love it, love it, love it! Everything about it. I will also comment on the salon - Pretty easy parking, Girls in the salon were awesome - Jessica was fabulous - I received a hand massage while in the chair and offered tea or water. Chairs were comfy - Tons of magazines to peruse through and lots of windows to watch the people or just daze and relax. Very comfortable environment & very clean. Completely looks like the owner takes pride in her investment. I'm also getting married in a few months and found out that the owner Carla does Bridal - and travels! I think I found my personal haven in Mizu. read more

I got a cut and blow dry in November. My stylish was friendly. I was pretty happy with the cut and she tried to follow everything I asked. I brought in pictures and she didn't really look at them or discussed anything. The blow dry I asked for a little curl and it came out nice. I aslo asked her advice on lat ironing my bangs and she was helpful with trying to give me tips. The only little down falls were I wish she had either looked at the pictures or cut my hair a little more the style I was asking for it didn't come out as great as I would have liked it. I also asked her opinion and got no feed back. If she thought my hair couldn't do that style then she could tell me. In the end I didn't get the style I completly wanted, but at least it was still good. Otherwise friendly and very nicely designed salon. read more

This place is the best in Half Moon Bay! Both my husband and I see Tyler for cuts (he's kind enough to schedule them together) at the end of busy work days or on weekends. He's accommodating, kind, fun to talk to, and can tame my weird wavy/curls! He's honestly made me feel so confident about wearing my hair down and natural. Tyler listens to your hair care needs and concerns and I couldn't be more grateful! read more

I read some yelpers reviews that yelped me to make my decision by coming to Mizu Salon to get a trim. I entered to a boutique of Aveda products and the Salon is at the back of the room. The salon is very big and I learned they are expanding to add more services like facials and body wraps. I was greeted and offered something to drink. Hot tea pls for me. Erika, the stylist had good reviews (like all the girls that work here do) so she was the winner for this time.I don't do nothing crazy to my hair, yet, but I agreed to cut about 3 inches of hair, so I think what I got done was super boring for my stylist, ( for any stylist I think) but the little she cut off I was pleased with it. She made me feel comfortable and she was friendly. She also gave me advice to grow my hair faster without buying a product, I thought that was cool too. Something I was not expecting that was very nice this other girl came and gave me a short hand massage while I was getting my hair cut. I fell to sleep for a moment. I was very relax. I will consider to color my hair here in a future... I think I would like to try a facial here. Nice salon, clean, organized,welcoming, bright. Parking right outside. Ps: This salon is not longer in El Granada. They have moved to Half Moon Bay. read more

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Aundrea has been doing my hair for years now and I keep coming back to her!! She's done a wide range of colors on my hair from dark red to brown to very blonde! Every time I get my hair done I get compliments from everyone!! She also is really good at cutting hair, I just recently got bangs and she cut them just right! She's not old good at hair but wonderful at waxing my eyebrows as well. I will forever go to Aundrea for my hair because I know my hair will always look amazing! If your looking for someone new to do your hair go to her! Plus it's a good price. read more

Caitlin (Kaitlin..?) is my mom's hairstylist and so when I was lookiing for a hairstylist for my wedding I used Caitlin. She had never done my hair before but she had cut and colored my mom's hair and even convinced her to get a brazilian blow out (we have coarse frizzy curly hair) and had done a really great job. My mom loved her results. So I came in with a few ideas and she made my hair look so beautiful! It lasted all day and night without being stiff. It was perfect and the pictures turned out perfect (and we're talking outdoors in san francisco bay-foggy and windy). read more

Victim of a previous bad hair cut and finding the salon open on a Sunday (!) I gave this place a shot while I was playing tourist at Half Moon Bay. Lucky me, Kim was free and she gave me a terrific hair cut and excellent advice on upkeep at home. I'm super happy with my hair, Kim's listening skills and thoughtfulness, and the overall relaxing and classy feeling of the spa, I mean salon. :) If I didn't live 2 hours away, she'd be my hair stylist (and may still be). I second the "Kim rocks!" comment from another reviewer. read more

The new Mizu Uptown salon on Main Street is a wonderful place to relax and spend time getting beautiful. Owner Carla Yamanaka demands high standards from her staff, and believes in helping them learn the newest cosmetology methods through professional training. I have been a client of Mizu (in El Granada and Half Moon Bay) for years and always get raves on my hair style and color. I can't take all the credit, though, because Carla (and her staff) are the best! I feel entirely comfortable with this salon because I know that their goal is to make me happy. One new service that the salon in Half Moon Bay offers is a (complimentary) hand massage with wonderful aromatherapy products. Last time I chose a calming scent and was rewarded with a soothing, gentle experience that left my skin super soft and smooth, not oily. Carla is a genuine artist whose expertise is makeup for weddings and proms, and other special occasions. She and her staff are also experts in color, highlights, cuts, waxing,and generally making one feel beautiful/handsome when she/he steps out onto the street. read more

I just had an amazing facial with Rachel at Mizu !! A wonderful experience from beginning to end. As I walked in the door, I was greeted by a kind, courteous, welcoming receptionist. I immediately, I felt at ease and comfortable. The room was the perfect temperature, as it was a sunny, but crisp, day. The decor was gorgeous and classy. I cannot say enough about Rachel, she was attentive, knowledgeable and had a wonderful energy that filled the room with joy. All of the extras were a complete surprise, a hot towel foot wrap, an awesome hand massage and ending with a hot towel on my back. I can't wait to go back again. Thanks Rachel, you were amazing read more

Today, I went into the salon to get my hair cut. I met with Amy... I have CURLY hair and told her that I wanted it shaped, etc. She asked me several pertinent questions and then openly said, "I think we should set you up with someone here that specializes in curly hair." I told her I appreciated her honest opinion; she then made another appt for me . I found it incredibly refreshing to meet someone who was so honest and generous with her time. She could have easily just cut my hair but instead, gave up her appt and made sure that I was taken care of. If anyone asks me if I know a good hair stylist, Amy is going to be the first person I think of. Thanks again, Amy!! read more

Camielle does a fabulous cut and color. I've been a client of hers for quite a while now and I am always happy with the results. The salon has a very warm, welcoming atmosphere. I am so pleased to have a high quality salon right in our town and would highly recommend it to anyone. read more

I was looking for a new place for haircuts since my stylist at Di Pietro Todd in Palo Alto left. This place opened right down the street from me so I was quite excited to try it! I went there first for an eyebrow wax when my normal place could not get me in. I was not very happy with it - no shaping and I had to ask her to do the area on top of the brow and in between the brows?? She was very nice and talkative but I would not have gone back to her. But I have not seen the girl who did it in the salon again so maybe she didn't work out. I then tried it out for a haircut and loved it! She listened to and gave me exactly what I asked for. I am always so nervous about new stylists since they seem to love to put their own designs and desires onto your head! Very bad experiences with foofy salons in the city (including the SF Di Pietro Todd) have made me nervous about new places. And when I went back for a 2nd cut - I discovered the first was not a fluke and loved it again! So definitely happy and going back for a 3rd. Now granted, I have long hair and want no real layers or bangs so my hair should be "easy" but it is not. And the proper tools and technique play a big part. I'm a huge believer that Super Cuts is NOT the same as a high-end salon even though my husband keeps trying to convince me :-) And after going to Di Pietro Todd (which I still love for my color) and having to tip the stylist, the shampoo girl and any other assistant - it was nice to just deal with one person and 1 tip! And the best part - I can get an appointment within a couple days of calling! read more

I've been here twice and saw Jessica both times...and will be back again and again to see her. It has been a long time since I've been so happy with my hair, she did an amazing job and exactly what I asked for with both color and cut. The salon itself is really nice but without being stuffy and I always get to drink my favorite aveda tea and get a hand massage while getting my hair done. It's such a treat. After my long search along the peninsula for the perfect stylist, I found her here! read more

I recently started working in HMB and needed to find a new salon for color and cuts. I popped in one day and immediately loved the open and airy atmosphere. I also spontaneously decided to get a smoothing treatment for my hair and received a free and informative consultation for which type would be best for my hair. I was set, so I booked my appointment. I booked my appointment with Amy, who is an up and coming Apprentice. She was awesome! She nailed my natural color and toned my brassy ombre. And she gave me a meticulous keratin treatment. I LOVE my hair now. I am sold! I'll be going back to Amy from now on! read more

Amy is my go to person for everything hair style related. She transformed my hair style from average to amazing. She suggests changes with great confidence and thoughtfulness. I am almost used to random folks walking up to me to compliment me about how great my hair looks. Salon owner Carla promotes this plush trendy yet cozy vibe at the salon ( free hand massages and that amazing Aveda tea) that adds to the experience. Highly recommend. read more

Love the staff ,environment.They have really good offers from time to time and i never pass on them !

This review is for my service received 1 month ago. I walked into the salon, and although not greeted right away by reception, eventually I found my way back to Nikki's chair. The salon itself felt very cozy. This is clearly not an assembly line salon - no extra 'assistants' hanging around to wash or blow-dry you. Simply personalized service by each hair artist. I am a big fan of personalized artistry versus assembly line service! Nikki, sat me down & started with a very soothing massage. We chatted during the massage & Nikki really listened to my hair concerns & was able to address all my crazy/vain paranoid issues by creating the perfect color! While she was applying the color I received a very relaxing hand massage. What a fabulous treat! After that, the service was followed up by a soothing wash & a fast hair cut. Nikki knows her way around a pair of sheers. I have extremely straight hair & am always nervous when someone who is not asian is cutting my hair. She was AMAZING! She has broken my stereotype by providing a haircut that still looks great 1 month later!! :-) I'll be back for more! read more

I have been a looooongtime client of Mizu salon (we're talking since the early El Granada days) and am just always so impressed by the level of service. The owner, Carla, is a forward thinker and always trying to figure out what she can do to better their clients' experiences when they step into Mizo. All of the girls are extremely nice and accommodating and you can tell they have a good rapport! Carla always listens to my latest ideas on what I want to do with my hair, and will always talk it out with me to see what's best for the quality of my hair (oh, you mean bleaching it over and over and over isn't healthy? ;-P) I walk away satisfied and smiling every time. OH! Also, they have recently expanded to offer facials and spray tans, I highly recommend you try them out! read more

Jessica had been my stylist for almost 4 years . She is one of the best for color, style and lashes! Going to miss her she is so great ! We moved so I hope that I find someone who lives up to the Quality I found at Mizu . read more

I had never been particularly comfortable at a hairdresser's until I came to HMB Mizu a couple of years ago. I have very long, straight blond-going grey hair and have survived a few disastrous cuts. Meredith is an amazing colourist and also gives a wonderful cut. I feel confident listening to her advice and it always looks brilliant. She has managed to combine high lights and low lights to give my hair a very natural look. Getting a hand massage with lovely cream while waiting for my colour to set always feels very nice! Water and tea and trashy magazines help while away the time before the hair wash! A day or so after my last visit I really stopped and noticed how great my hair is now looking. I'm very pleased with the consistent high quality service I receive there. I have also had my make up done, by Carla, and I felt I looked fabulous! She really took her time. All the staff are great, the decor is stylish and that all must be partly due to excellent ownership and management ;) I'm really looking forward to going back and getting a facial, along with my colour, next time. read more

Loved it! Got my hair cut by Jessica and she did a fantastic job! Plus she was great to talk to during the process. If you live in half moon, this/these girls will take care of you. read more

I have been getting my hair cut here since they opened and I refuse to go anywhere else! Karla, the owner, has been doing my hair for 8 years now and I can't recommend her enough. She is amazing at color, cutting and styling. The best part? She actually listens to what you say and how you will manage your hair and cuts accordingly. I love going here as it gives me a little break from being "mom" and focus on pampering myself a little. (read: this is not a place for kids) Get a facial from Rachel before your appointment... you will love every minute of it. When you go there, you are treated well - free tea/water, hand massage, and some fun personalities. read more