If you're reading this review, chances are you're contemplating getting a Brazilian wax. Let's be…read morereal: yes, they hurt. There's no avoiding it. But honestly, it's something I feel like people should try at least once. Yeah it hurts, but the result is so nice afterward plus you don't have to do any maintenance down there if you plan on going swimming or to the beach. I've gotten Brazilians at this location and one in Jacksonville and like the efficiency of Brazil's Waxing Center. At this location, Karen was the technician who did mine. She was super funny and personable and was great at distracting me. For pain tolerance reference, I've gotten my underarms waxed for several years and only recently started getting Brazilians. They hurt the most for the first 3 waxes, but as the hair gets thinner they hurt less and less. Honestly, the first time was the most painful and then after it was totally doable! A few tips for first time waxers: do NOT go work out right after your Brazilian or go swimming/do anything that could clog your pores for AT LEAST 24-48 hours after. If you ignore this recommendation from the technician, I almost guarantee you will get ingrown hairs. No one wants that. I actually really like the exfoliate and ingrown hair serum that they sell there, but I don't think the soap is worth the money. Bottom line: just try it!!

Fantastic appointment with Nicole. She was so friendly and very knowledgeable. Great personality…read moreshe did a very thorough job. It's always a little awkward getting a wax, and Nicole helped keep the whole experience very professional and fun

I couldn't believe I just found out this most affordable beauty salon in Gainesville !…read more Bio Beauty Adonalis is omnipotent She does Facials, Waxing, Massages, Body Treatments Her studio is sweet, lovely and full of Tiffany Blue Definitely recommend to anyone!!!!

I was boxed by the owner and she was amazing, but definitely go back. She calm my nerves from the…read morefirst time we got it done till now she made me a believer and Brazilian wax and my armpits. She has gained a client.

If you're on the edge of going here... do not hesitate…read more Seriously. This women is an eyebrow shaping goddess that will make your catapillars her master piece. Dare I say the best in Gainesville. Treat yourself to threading and then go ahead and have your brows tinted. Thank me later.

Minoo is the best! I've been coming to her for years and she's truly an expert at what she does…read more Her professionalism and eye for even the slightest detail keeps me returning. She's awesome!

I have been a frequent member of European Wax Center for 10 years and can't say enough how much I…read moream walking out satisfied with my services. I recently moved back to Gainesville and was nervous to try a new location. As a frequent customer, I typically buy wax passes for my Brazilian services to save some money and have a seamless process. The Gainesville location is placed in the Butler Town Center across from Cheesecake Factory and I was able to easily locate the center and park. When I walked in, the associates greeted me and were very nice and answered all my questions about my account prior to my appointment. I loved how clean this location was and the display of the products were very organized on the shelf. For my wax service, I had Brianna who was very friendly throughout the duration. The service was quick and efficient and no hairs were left behind! At the end of my service, I was presented with a QR code flyer for promotional offers for the month which was very helpful as I need to restock on some of my post treatment products. I would recommend EWC overall as I have been a loyal customer and if you can get wax passes especially during the promotional sale period I would say go for it! They can help assist you with a payment plan for the passes as well!

I had A LOT of hair removed yesterday. The esthetition Laurie was polite, charming and quite…read moreefficient. The great conversation made the appointment fly by. I look forward to going back in 4 weeks.

Spa Royale Day Spa is so much more than a typical day spa. From the moment you arrive to the end…read moreof your experience, the team exudes a welcome, warm and kind greeting. I have been going there for approximately 20 years and feel like family. I am so comfortable with my aesthetician, Cici, that I let her choose which facial is best for me at that time. My usual treatments are brow wax and tint, a 90 minute facial and dermaplane. My recent 90 minute facial with Cici felt like I was on a week of vacation instead of just a 90 minute relaxing session. I 100% recommend Spa Royale Day Spa. The spa is clean, beautiful and inviting and the associates are warm and welcoming. I know you will love your experience at Spa Royale Day Spa.

My mom and I had gotten gift cards during a special holiday discount and came here to get a…read moreHimalayan salt rock massage and loved it. Massage therapist was so nice, they have lockers to store your things and a nice waiting area. They are on the pricey side for some services but it's a nice treat yourself experience.

I can only speak from my experience and I absolutely love Floating Lotus. I started going back in…read more2021 and before that I had only gotten one previous facial at an esthetician school. I don't normally get facials since I have a regular skin care regimen that I follow thanks to my primary care physician and dermatologist, but I do go for facials once a year and twice if I feel like I need extra care or just to pamper myself. So far the times I have gone I get the one that is tailored for my skin (lotus signature facial for 60 min) I am able to mention problems I currently have and Leah gives great recommendations. I don't trust anyone else with my skin. She is so knowledgeable and always able to recommend creams and face care products according to my concerns. Before she applies anything she explains what it's for. The massage in between is always relaxing and I always manage to go to get a nap in. I have not had an issue thus far and always leave refreshed. I cannot speak for massages or any other face procedures since I try not to do much to my skin and just limit to maintaining my skin texture and hydrating it as well as using products that will help me age gracefully and heal acne scars from past outbreaks. I always follow up with dermatologist about once or twice a year as well to track how my skin is doing. I have recommended this place to my mom and bf and they both have received facials courtesy of me since I love to treat them to a nice facial yearly as well.

I booked a 75 minute massage for 4:30 but wasn't called into the room until about 4:45, and the…read moremassage didn't start until 4:50. It ended around 5:50, so I didn't receive the full time I paid for. The location also wasn't ideal during the massage, I heard two loud car alarms and an ambulance right outside the window, which made it hard to relax. While the masseuse was kind, the massage itself wasn't what I was looking for. I booked a lymphatic drainage massage but received more of a light, general massage with little pressure or technique. Considering the price (plus the generous tip I left), I was really disappointed overall. Unfortunately, I wouldn't return.

I'm so excited I found Gently Waxed -- hands down the best waxing experience I've ever had! Mani is…read moreincredible -- from the high-quality skincare products she uses to her attention to every detail, she goes above and beyond. She somehow made a waxing appointment feel relaxing and enjoyable -- something I never thought was possible! Her space is clean, welcoming, and professional, and you can tell she genuinely cares about her clients' comfort and results. I'm officially a loyal customer!

From the owner: at Gently waxed, we believe in providing a luxurious,…read morepersonalized waxing experience tailored to your unique needs. As a solo esthetician, I take pride in my craft and ensure every client feels pampered, relaxed, and cared for. I specialize in gentle, precise waxing techniques that leave your skin smooth and soft without the discomfort or irritation that can come with traditional methods.

This is a review for SHEENA. This salon has many independent stylists and you should get reviews…read morefor each because the salon itself has very little control over the experience. I researched salons to instal hand-tied extensions for 5 months before finding Sheena. I wanted someone knowledgeable in technique and multiple brands, reasonably priced, and flexible with my schedule. In my experience, this combination is * v e r y * hard to find. She promptly booked me for a consultation and immediately made me feel at ease by asking a ton of questions about my lifestyle, what look I was going for, and my maintenance expectation. When I say she asked me detailed questions about everything, I mean everything. It was the only consultation where I left and I felt like the stylist and I were on the exact same page. We booked my install for 3 weeks later and she ordered my hair when I said I was ready to work with her. On install day, she got to the salon before it technically opened and we were able to talk and work in peace without the hustle of a normal hair salon. She worked efficiently and swiftly to always keep the process moving. Even when my color was developing, she was arranging the extensions perfectly for the most effortless install. All in all, I was in the chair for 5 hours and left with the most STUNNING hair. Truly, I got the hair of my dreams. Best yet? There was a small problem with one of the installs, and she saw me the next day to fix it and recurled my hair free of charge. Couldn't say enough wonderful things about Sheena and I am eager to sit in her chair again.

Just reminiscing on my horrible experience at the salon, not only when I call to voice my…read morecomplaints Brenda and the manager at the time were both laughing, while I was sobbing over this hack job , they ended up refunding the $ for appointment, but Brenda was sure to keep her generous tip I had given. I went from hip length hair that was curled, to bra strap length straightened. I went in for a trim. I'm astonished that they still have her working here working with people , not only a horrible hairstylist but she has horrible customer service skills , and so does staff. Run :) y'all Rule of thumb ( you can always take more away but you can't add it back) lookin at you Brenda , get better business standards 618

I had done the ombre powder brows by Tameka and had a fantastic experience from start to finish!…read moreFor my initial consult I had wanted to have microblading done, but Tameka explained to me the differences between the procedures and why the ombre would be better for my brow/skin type, and I could tell she was extremely knowledgable. From there, she worked well with me to fit me in ASAP which I appreciated. There was a little hiccup before the appointment where Tameka had expected a new machine to be delivered the morning of my appointment and hadn't received it, so she had to contact me to reschedule. However, when I expressed my difficulty rescheduling over the holidays, she provided excellent customer service and contacted the company's supervisor to see if they could overnight ship it. It ended up just being miscommunication on their part I think because the machine ended up coming in on time, but nonetheless it would have been an issue totally out of her control and she did everything she could to make sure she could get me in! My appointment did take longer than usual (about 4.5 hours) which I don't think either of us anticipated, but that's because I literally had no eyebrows and she had to essentially start from scratch when creating my shape. She asked me my opinion throughout and listened to my wishes while also offering her professional advice on the best shape to make them look natural. While it did take a while, I'm very grateful Tameka did not rush through the shaping and took the time to make them perfect, despite probably not wanting to be there so late into the evening! During the procedure she explained to me what she was doing, how she picked the colors used based on my skin undertones (again, listening to my wishes but using her expertise), and continually asked me about my pain level (which was not bad at all, only a mild stinging but I experienced a little tenderness toward the end). I have dealt with the compulsive disorder trichotillomania for a few years which left me with nearly bald brows. I had wanted to get semi-permanent brows for so long but was wary of the cost, as well as finding the right artist to essentially tattoo such an important feature onto my face. I trusted Tameka as knowledgeable about her practice and used her photo evidence of REAL clients' healed results to make a confident decision to go through with it, and I am so glad I did! Tameka is a true brow artist and miracle worker. I am SO pleased with the results. Although they are still healing and darker/sharper than they will be once fully healed, the color is not tinted red which I was worried about, and the shape is absolutely perfect and symmetrical. I've attached a before/after photo and the current healing process, even though I am only on day 3. I am sure they will continue to look phenomenal after healing as long as I follow the aftercare instructions. Additionally, the price ended up being $100 cheaper than what I had expected, which she probably didn't even have to give me because I was totally unaware of the special she was running. But honestly paying full price still would have been incredibly worth it for these beautiful results. Overall: great communication/response rate and customer service, friendly and comfortable environment, very high quality work and results! If you want FLAWLESS brows seriously hit up Tameka. Thank you queen!!!

For the past few years I've been wanting to get my eyebrows done, but never could find someone with…read morethe quality I was looking for. I came across Blissful Blinks on IG and after seeing Tameka's work, I knew I found the right person! Well worth the wait and definitely worth the drive (from Jacksonville), I got the Ombré Powder Brows and they couldn't have turned out any better! I am very particular about my eyebrows and my arch, with my wants and her expertise she created the perfect brows! She definitely understood the assignment ***Thank you so much Tameka! ***