After my dermatologist prescribed special D-light therapy for my eczema and related skin…read moreannoyances, I started looking for an alternative to their very expensive, clinic-provided, tanning booth sessions. Lo and behold, Bella Body and Sol, in the Fairhaven end of Bellingham Washington, has two of these same special tanning booths, which they promote as "D-Light Therapy" (as in "Vitamin D"). They also have very competitive (aka generous) pricing options for tanning sessions. I've been coming here for almost 2 years, and love the results! I feel wonderful, my skin feels and looks much better, and my dermatologist and primary doc tell me: "Whatever you're doing, keep it up - your skin is much healthier, and we see no melanoma issues". Living in the Pacific Northwest, I don't always get as much sunlight as I need or want. I used to look like I visited a "paling booth" until those special 2 weeks after July 5th, when the sun comes out (just kidding - it's at least 3 weeks). Bella's D-Light tanning booths not only help me feel good, but I end up with a great tan. The only side-effect from coming here is having to tell folks that, "No, I didn't just get back from Hawaii". Or else, making up a good travel-to-an-exotic-locale story... Heather Gauf, spa owner, intradermal cosmetic technician, and all around wonder-woman, describes her business perfectly: "Bella Body & Sol is a unique combination D-Light Therapy Tanning Salon & Organic Spa". She and her team of talented estheticians, massage therapists, and front desk staff do an amazing job of helping all of their clients feel welcomed, pampered, and well cared-for, in an inviting and relaxing environment. I strongly recommend Bella Body and Sol to anyone looking for ways to heal many of their dermal dilemmas. And you can also take advantage of their many other services to help you look and feel great! Thank you, Heather, for making me feel awesome! Check out their website - https://www.bellabodyandsol.com Better yet - stop in, and feel for yourself, at 960 Harris Avenue (suite 104B), Bellingham WA, 98225 [360-383-7070]

Ok so the review I thought I was going to leave last night is different than what I'm leaving now!…read more Yesterday I got a spray tan. I'm naturally very fair and going on vacation. I've had good and bad spray tans before, never with d-light. I conveyed that I was concerned about turning orange. Heather was so delightful and comforting. I get my spray on. I look crazy. It's purplish gray. Heather said Trust the process. I drove home. I'm streaky, I'm sticky, I'm frustrated, I'm worried. 3 hours later I shower off and I have a very light greyish tan. I was initially a little disappointed it wasn't very warm. I thought "bummer this was not worth the money." I go to sleep on it, wake up....Bronze (for me) goddess!!!!! I don't know if it was the lights I was standing in the night before or if it continued to develop overnight. It's a warm tan but not crazy and not streaky at all. I love it! Trust the process! Thanks Heather!

I went to get a flash tattoo from Aidan, and she was amazing! I was a little nervous before the…read moreappointment, but both sisters were friendly and made me feel comfortable. Aidan guided me through the process and kept checking to ensure I was okay. I highly recommend their studio! I love my tattoo!!

From the owner: Golden Hour Studio offers microblading, fine line and handpoked tattoos, lashes. Everything to make…read moreyou feel like your best self. It is co-owned by two sisters who offer an inviting and welcoming studio!

Nicole is a true professional. She really does an amazing job making the first appointment…read morecomfortable and explains how to best take care of the lashes at home. We miss her in West Seattle and I'm excited to visit her in Bellingham!

This was my first time getting my brows and lashes done and Nichole gave me such a good experience…read more She was honest and explained everything she was doing. I'll absolutely be going to her regularly.

I have been seeing Dagmar for four years now, ever since she worked in a small room at a salon…read more(that's now closed). Since then, she has had 4 different locations and I am still loyal to her as ever. I cannot say anything negative about this amazing woman. She is an incredible esthetician with lots of knowledge and skills. I have gotten facials since I was 14 and she is the best esthetician I have had the pleasure of meeting. When I first saw her, I had moderate cystic-like acne and active acne with multiple breakouts per month. Just after few months of treatment (1-2x a month facials), my acne was less severe, scars were less noticeable, and I started breaking out less. Fast forward 2 years, I started getting compliments on my complexion from strangers. Now, I break out only when I eat certain foods (milk chocolate, french fries, pizza) or around my period. So ever since then, I have been on her appointment book once a month for the past 4 years. Wow. That's crazy but I am so thankful that I have found Dagmar! Her prices are very fair as well. She is also known for eyelash extensions, reiki (energy healing - has done a lot of incredible work on me!), and electrolysis. She is always booked out weeks so make sure you make an appointment right after you're finished with your session. Not only is she an incredible esthetician but she is also an AMAZING person; I can't describe it, you have to meet her and see for yourself. She has a HUGE heart and is such an empathetic, sympathetic, compassionate, understanding, wholesome person. She pretty much knows my whole life story lol so she is like my family. Last Christmas I even gave her a gift - that's how much she means to me! I've even seen her teenage son grow like 6+ inches within the past few years because I literally have been seeing her every month for the past 4 years (wasn't kidding about this!). I can honestly say that Dagmar is definitely an important person in my life and I am so glad that I have met her - she has made a positive influence in my life both aesthetically and spiritually. Thank you Dagmar, love you!

Dagmar love lashes and you can tell by her work. I had her do a fill, she was working with a set…read moresomeone else had put on me. She listened carefully to what I wanted. We also had a great conversation. Will totally go back.

I moved up to Bellingham recently and took considerable time to find a salon that had good reviews…read moreand find a beautician that was a colorist with at least 10 years experience. I don't know that many people in the area yet, so I went primarily on reviews. I made an appointment with Emilly Thompson with Grotto Hair Salon. My appointment started at 12:45pm and it went until 6:15pm. First of all, I have NEVER sat in a chair for 5 1/2 hours getting my hair fully foiled/highlighted and cut! Normally that is a 3 hour appointment. I had a sinking feeling that she was having difficulty getting my color right. Before you go into the salon, they give you an opportunity to share pictures of what you want and to write out what you are looking for at the appointment. I actually loved that. It tells me they will do their homework before you go in, make sure they have the right products on hand and have a good idea of what you want. If Emilly didn't think she could do what I was asking, she could have told me instead of wasting my time. The outcome of what I received after 5.5 hours in the chair was nothing close to what I was asking for - I showed her pictures again of what I wanted before we even started. She gave me a platinum blond, fully blended. Not remotely close to what I was asking for. I attached a picture of what I wanted to this review along with what I received the first and second time. I was exhausted after all that time and was late for a meeting. Paid my $250 plus a tip and left. I sent a message to the owner the next day and Emilly reached back out and she was able to get me in a day later. My appointment started at 6pm and ended at 9pm. Another 3 hours to correct my hair and it still wasn't right or even close to being right. First of all, you don't tell you client right off the bat that you think their hair looks gorgeous when you're in there to get it corrected. This is not what I wanted. You also don't tell you client that if "I had more time, I could have had better products available" for the second appointment. Unprofessional and clear she didn't know what she was doing. My head was back in the washbowl for almost an hour while she tried different toners to get the color right. Unbelievable. At the end of the appointment she literally had nothing to say to me. I told her this still wasn't what I asked for and disarmingly I asked her what she thought and she really had nothing to say. My hair is brassy blonde and I just dropped a lot of money on almost 9 hours of the result I received. So incredibly disappointing. I honestly don't like writing negative reviews but decided people need to be warned. I wrote the owner (Karly) two emails sharing my experience and never heard back from her. Again, how unprofessional and non customer oriented. If anything, she should have called me and asked me what she could do to make it right. I don't believe I'm super fussy about things - definitely a type B personality and go with the flow...but when you're spending $250 on highlight and cut, you should be getting a pretty darn good result. I WOULD NOT recommend The Grotto hair studio in Fairhaven. There may be other good stylists in there but how the owner handled my situation is unacceptable in my book. All in all, it's just such a bummer and very disappointing.

Karly was very sweet! She listened carefully what I was looking to achieve during my appointment…read more She took her time giving me a haircut, evaluated the condition of my hair and explained with great detail how to treat it. Thank you!!

After more than 20+ years of Crosier Skin Care, I couldn't be more pleased with my (now) aging…read moreskin! A warmer, friendlier place you couldn't find. And, knowledge and care?, again difficult to find as Lisa and her staff just "love" skin care and it shows on their customer's faces, hands or wherever!!! Thank you for the great service and skin. Catherine

Lisa is amazing. I don't trust anyone else for my face care. I highly recommend her treatments.read more

Alexia is a miracle worker! I booked an appointment online for a brow wax and henna in hopes of…read moreimproving my thinning, pale brows. Alexia thoroughly explained the options and we agreed on a plan. I felt comfortable and completely at ease with her skills and I'm thrilled with my outcome! Brows that accentuate my features without screaming "look at me!". She gave me a perfect shape and natural color that will gradually soften over time. Go see her!

Isabel is a eyebrow magician. My brows have never looked better and she really knows how to shape…read moreand style them to fit my lifestyle and level of maintenance. The space is beautiful (fantastic remodel y'all!). As a service provider myself, good customer service is really important and all the ladies go above and beyond. Highly recommended!

Nora is so professional, skilled and truly cares about her clients!…read more I just had some brow maintenance, for the first time in a LONG time, and Nora did an incredible job suggesting what would and wouldn't work for my facial structure, along with careful consideration of what I prefer. My brows turned out awesome! Go see Norinook Beauty! You won't be disappointed!!

Nora is wonderful and she is exceptionally precise and detail oriented in her work. As false eye…read morelashes were new to me before seeing her, I had some questions and concerns. She took the time to listen and answer them all, with her never causing me to have felt rushed. I receive compliments often now on my lashes, from even strangers. I am always happy to share whom it was that did them. Also, the energy within her salon is peaceful. Everything I would hope and expect. I highly recommend Nora, 5 stars all the way.

This review is for the hotel- I've never used the spa! We love this hotel and have stayed here many…read moretimes over the years. The train noise is noticeable but with a sound machine I really don't notice it overnight plus it is built in entertainment for a toddler. The views are great, the rooms are spacious and clean and the staff is always super helpful. I love that the rooms have a window seat looking out at the window. It's been fun to take pics of my daughter on them over the years and watching her grow.

I received a gift card to Chrysalis for my birthday, and I finally booked a spa day…read more I booked a 60 minute Swedish massage, and arrived about 30 minutes before my appointment and got to relax in the steam room. The Swedish massage, boy did I hit the jackpot with Nell! Her hands are just pure magic! She took special care and focus on each body part. Chrysalis is doing a special for May and June with 1/2 off lotions, so I upgraded to the CBD lotion for just $5 (regularly $10).