Have been going here for years. The ladies are lovely and very professional. Have had various nail…read moreapplications and pedicures and always leave happy. Highly recommend though bookings are recommended.

Ever since I got a shellac manicure in the States I have been seriously addicted. I know it's not…read moregood for your nails but not having worry about chipped nails for at least two weeks is so dreamy! American Nails is preeetty close to where I live so naturally it is one of my go-to spots. The girls here are lovely and very speedy - albeit a bit rough. They have a gazillon numbers to choose from and have a large T.V. screens playing Fashion TV which makes the time fly by. I forget how much a shellac manicure is but I learnt the other day that you can asked to just get your nails painted for less (no cuticle cutting, hand massage), which I am definitely going to opt for next time.

Dana did a such a great manicure for my birthday. I think I'll have to do it more often. She was so…read moresweet and easy to chat to. The equipment is all very clean and she has a great range of colours and designs to choose from.

From the owner: Manicure, Nail Art, Gel(shellac) Paint, Gel nailread more

What an amazing experience. This afternoon after a day of lifting and carrying I felt the need for…read morea massage. I arrived at Golden Sails Albany and was greeted straight away. I asked for a neck and shoulders massage and was shown to a seat. My masssage therapist was great, firm but not too harsh. She found lots of knots and worked them out so well. Magic fingers for sure. Definitely recommend.

There's nothing quite like working your butt off all week, just hitting your deadlines, waking up…read moreearly going to the gym, smiling while doing it all, and then rewarding yourself by getting a massage. Ahhh, so good. However, doing this every week can become an expensive lifestyle. Which is why I go to Golden Sails. Sure it's not the flashest place to get a massage but it does the job and at $30 a pop you can't go wrong. The best thing is they have partitions so you don't feel like the whole mall is watching you have a massage. And also they don't give weak massages like some places. They definitely know how to get all those tough knots out. Don't knock it until you've tried it is all I can say. But watch out, once you go you'll probably be going every week!

Amazing service, polite friendly and absolutely amazing nails !! highly recommend! Can not rate…read morethis salon enough.

Thrilled to have such a great nail salon in Milford! These guys are a little more upmarket than…read moremost of the salons you'll find in malls. Everything feels and looks new - very clean and tidy. Plus, they've got a great range of magazines! As for their pedicures (I haven't had a mani yet), it was $55 for shellac. I went on a Monday so there was no wait time - I was in and out in 30mins. They've got a great range of colours (I went for a orangey red) and use both OPI and another brand (if you want OPI it's the colours with the letter on the back of the samples). The finished job was great and the service friendly! I'll be back.

My friends and I booked a girls mani + pedi session at Sassi Nail Bar and we left pretty…read moreunsatisfied. First of all, they only offer drinks to their regulars. We saw their regular customers being offered a cup of tea while we just sat there with no drinks. I saw other customers who didn't seem to be regulars that also didn't get drinks. We started with a pedicure and it was the most uncomfortable pedicure we've got. The girl who did my friend's put HOT WATER in the tub and nearly burned my friend's feet. The tubs aren't attached to the chair so it kept moving and we had to put our weight on it to keep it steady. Clearly it was not a relaxing time for us. We then moved onto our gel manicure. They seemed to have lots of colour options but they actually didn't have quite a number of them in stock. Best to check with them before picking a colour. The ladies who did mine and my friend's manicure cut our fingers but didn't even apologize for it and didn't put rubbing alcohol to prevent infection. They just proceeded with the rest of procedures with the blood on our fingers... It was also the most expensive manicure we've got for a simple one colour gel manicure. I wouldn't recommend this place to my friends and wouldn't come back here again...

Make sure you call ahead because Sassi is usually booked up, and with good reason - I've never had…read morea better manicure. They cover a full range of manicure and pedicure options, and every treatment that I've had has been done to perfection. Even if you just go in for a basic file and polish, they do it so carefully and with absolute precision, and the manicure comes with a killer hand massage. Equal to the results you get is the service. The women working at Sassi are so friendly and polite, and obviously make a real effort to keep the salon looking clean and fresh, and stocked with plenty of new, quality mags (always vital!). The products are OPI-based and they stock a full range of OPI products including Gelcolours and the ever-delicious Avojuice. They also do a mean Shellac and offer all those extensiony fake things too. The prices are at the higher end, but it's superb value for money. Don't forget to pick up a loyalty card when you pay - you'll be back!

This is where I first came to get shellac. I had no idea what to expect but had seen the new trend…read moreon some friend's nails and decided I wanted in. I stumbled in and sort of tried to figure out what I wanted. I didn't need to try for long because a friendly lady came straight away and started helping me out. She ran me through the options and the prices and I decided to get a nice French manicure. I had a friends 21st ball that weekend so I thought it was quite appropriate. I was sat down on a chair facing a TV. Now some people may be into this and some may not. Personally I had just finished work and was quite in the mood to relax and watch some telly while my nails were getting pampered. I think a lot of people might agree... nothing is worse than awkward small talk when you're not in the mood. So I sat and I watched the beginning of The Ugly Truth. Perfect choice film as well. What else could I possibly be in the mood for when getting my nails done other than a bit of Katherine Heigl. Talking about my actual nails, I was so fascinated at how she managed to make them look so perfect just with her hands, painting the white tips effortlessly. The turnout was awesome and the shellac lasted a long while. Unfortunately for me I live on the shore otherwise I would be coming here every chance I could.

The review is for Hannah P, A.K.A The Brow Queen…read more I used to believe that paying someone to pluck your own eyebrows was a bit ridiculous. Well, in no more than 10 minutes Hannah had me eating my hat. Hannah is so good that I had heard of her browress well before I experienced it first-hand. Arriving at Lucy and the Powder Room, Hannah and I had a quick consultation before she set to work. Interestingly, the first thing she did, was measure my brows to ensure that everything (start, end, arches) was where it should be. "Hmmmm" was all she said before plucking, tweezing and waxing away. Five minutes later she was done and holding a mirror over my brows explaining the changes. She also showed me where I was and wasn't allowed to pluck and asserted that I must be back in 4 weeks time for a reassessment. Yes, ma'am! The icing on the cake - my eyebrows weren't the slightest bit red when I left...ideal.

Lucy and the Powder Room is staffed by lovely quiet girls who make you feel relaxed immediately…read more They really know brows, and I have had eyelash extensions done there that have lasted for ages. Their prices are really reasonable and the whole place is clean and fresh. So when you are ready to move up from low-grade products and en-masse pedicure rooms....this place will have you wondering what took you so long.

A fabulous relaxing experience - if you have your feet massaged - also book in shoulders and head…read moreto balance it out. A very relaxing experience and highly recommend to go to Metita Reestaurant after in the same Hotel Building. It has the same Spa like relaxing ambience and beautiful decor, customer service and the food is amazing!

You get what you pay for. No truer is this saying when comparing beauty treatments around the…read moreworld. Sure, I've had a massage in Bali that costs all of $12, but spend ten times that at East Day Spa and the experience is elevated to perfection. From the first welcome accompanied by a cup of peppermint tea, to the calming music and beautifully appointment treatment rooms, everything is carefully thought about so you can spend time focussing on being relaxed. A massage here is exceptional, with the therapists obviously holding a high amount of training and experience. Sore legs? They'll spend more time on those when you tell them beforehand. A little knot in your left shoulder? Don't worry, they'll find it and gently knead it out. Don't worry about walking out feeling like an oil slick as they'll use hot towels to remove excess oil before giving you an oil-free face massage. This small attention to detail is what sets more expensive massages apart from cheaper alternatives. And it's not just massage they do well at East Day Spa. I've had facials and pedicures and every time I've walked away feeling relaxed and happy knowing I got exactly what I hoped for. In my eyes, that's money well spent.

I normally save my massages for when I go overseas - that way you can truly relax - but the other…read moreday I thought I'd treat myself. I'd been meaning to try hot stone massage for ages and so called Forme to book myself in for a 40min session. The receptionist was lovely to deal with and of course, I got the obligatory reminder text two days before (Honestly, I don't know how I ever remembered appointments before these!). Forme is tucked down on the backstreets of Takapuna in a stand alone villa, where they have off street parking. Upon entering I was greeted by my therapist, Grace. She was lovely - very professional and didn't chat throughout the massage, which in my book is essential! I guess the idea with a hot stone massage is that the heat relaxes the muscles further. There's no doubt it was relaxing - I was verging on falling asleep - but if I am honest I think deep tissue massages are more up my alley. Just a personal preference thing... All in all though, Forme did everything to ensure my experience was enjoyable and I would definitely trust them with other treatments! p.s they often have great deals on packages, which you can check out on their website

From the owner: What life takes out, we put back in. We are NZ's leading relaxation and rejuvenation experts. Our…read moreaward winning spas are beautifully designed to provide a haven from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Our expert therapists are highly trained to deliver a world class experience. Specialising in facials and massage, however we also offer a full range of beauty treatments. Trust us, you are in good hands.