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 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.

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!!!!

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!

She is an artist! I don't trust anyone else with my eyebrows. I have had her apply permanent…read moreeyebrow Ombre, "lipstick" and eye liner top and brow line one the bottom. so fine it simply is amazing!!!!!! this picture I posted is a Professional pic, the day after the touch up on brows, eye liner application and the lips... She is so respectful of you skin, and of your pain level. I swear she will use what she needs to to get the job done as pain less as possible. I fly to see Anchorage her from Alaska and will continue to due so. she is Absolutely a perfectionist after all that is the ONE absolute Trait you want in someone tattooing your face. I LOVE HER!!!

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.

I requested a Brazilian wax. I was serviced without an appointment because they had a cancellation…read more This was my first time at this place and Moriah's energy was great but I asked her to leave me a triangle design and as we were talking she completely failed to execute. She ended up trying to take the already applied wax off gently to see if she could still do the triangle. It ended up being super small to the point I should have just told her to take it all off.. she was very apologetic but it just isn't a good feeling when going to a new place and already feeling uneasy. I also had to adjust to them not leaving the room so that you can get undressed.. overall not sure I'll go back.

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.

Look no further for your relaxation oasis! Spa Royale is my go-to place for when I'm looking to…read moreimpress out-of-town family. Booking online is easy for two people with a variety of service options. Any time there were updates or changes, their front staff problem-solved effectively and always do their best to accommodate. Your lavish experience begins at checkout with a hot, scented towel. Next, you are brought to a delightful, gender separated locker room. The lockers are stocked with a towel, shoes (although I always bring my own slippers), and a silky robe to change into. There is a shower and sauna along with mirrors and vanity to prep yourself for post-relaxation adventures. Spa Royale's relaxation room is expansive. Unwinding officially starts for me when I get to put my feet up in one of their loungers with a hot cup of tea, mixed snacks, and/or flavored water (changes weekly). Their facials are heavenly and their massages are legendary! While the Grand Indulgence is luxurious, I would actually recommend the Himalayan Salt or Deep Tissue. The Grand indulgence and 90-minute facial are similar with the them massaging your arms and feet with body butter followed by warming mitts. The Grand Indulgence also adds an invigorating scalp massage complete with warm oil (Note: your hair has never felt so soft and vivacious... but you may not want to go to a 5-star restaurant dinner after). All their therapists are experts in their craft- a special shoutout goes to David! What I especially appreciate is their privacy and professionalism. They have a couple of dual rooms- which we usually pick. Great for mom/daughters or couples. You will feel comfortable the whole time! Bonus note: a new tradition for us is have lunch at the Cafe first. If you go, be sure to have the chicken quesadilla!! The coffees and smoothies are fabulous too.

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.

One of my favorite spas! Have done most of all massages. Love the deep tissue 90min! The salt…read moreroom is not what I expected. Small type sauna.

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've been going to nail first for years and I've never been disappointed. I usually don't ask for…read moreanything complex - solid colors, to keep it simple. today I thought I would try asking for a simple design since one of the nail techs there mentioned that she does designs for people all the time. I was with a different nail tech today, and I showed her the picture - just a simple French tip, sparkly, with a little gold bow painted on the end. I told her I knew my nails were shorter than the picture, and if she thought they were too small to do this design, then don't worry about it and I'll just pick a color. but she said it should be fine. I told her I liked the colors in the picture - sparkly white for the tip, gold for the bow. I kept the picture out on the table for her the whole time so she could see. when she got to the French tip part, she started painting them GOLD instead of the sparkly white. I thought maybe I was just not seeing the vision? maybe she was going to paint over? but nope, just straight gold. which I was resigned to just accept - it wasn't that bad, just a little gaudier than what I wanted. then she gets to the bow. she asks what color. I said "well the picture has it in gold, but since you did the French tip part gold, I don't really know what color you think would work. maybe red?" and she said "no, the tips are gold, the bow can be black with gold painted over it." I was so confused as to whether we were even looking at the same picture, but i didnt want to be disrespectful and I know this is her whole job and she knows way more about it than I do, so I didn't want to correct her. she painted the bow on HUGE, covering the whole nail, in solid black. then she painted over it in red. then in gold. then in silver?? and I just did not know what to say or do. I paid $70 for these. I know im such a pushover at this point but im just so disappointed. I don't come and do this often because its pricey and this looks absolutely nothing like the picture. Im not seeing a place to add a picture for the review as im typing this, but if I can find a way to do it I will. I think now I know that nail first is not the place to go if you have a specific design you like even if it's simple, or if you want to have more of a say in what your nails look like. If you want to pick a color and let the nail tech take the reins, this is the place to go.

I have been there many times. usually really like the staff and people... but it has gotten really…read moredirty and I have gotten 2 nasty nail infections from here. They used to take pride in speaking English as well. I cant help but feel talked about. We really liked Kris she was amazing! But it has gotten so dirty and nothing is sanitized anymore, but they insist you wash your hands.. The ends for the Dremel tools are always dirty, never sanitized or new. It is awful filthy. Wishing y'all the very best but we have to move on. Hope this helps someone else. Look around so you don't get what I got. Very painful and gross.