The first time I had ever heard of this place was through a Grab One deal for 12 months of IPL…read more(laser hair removal) for $250. I have always said to myself, whenever I can afford it I will get IPL. Well at this price I could, so without thinking or researching the place I grabbed the deal. I guess this could be seen as being quite silly of me, but after having taken the risk I have no regrets. I really rate Royal Beauty! At Royal Beauty they perform a number of treatments from IPL, waxing, nails, skin therapy, and much more. Having just recently renovated the premise, it looks 100 times better and so much more inviting. I really love what they have done with the place as I feel it will make it more appealing to public who have never heard of them before. I can be the first to say I was incredibly sceptical when I first arrived at their location. I have been going to Royal Beauty for over a year every 4 weeks for IPL treatments. I cannot rate this product enough, I love it. The results give you the confidence to do anything! Especially in summer times when there is a lot of maintenance to be had. Tania and Nancy are the owners and absolutely lovely women, the would be more than willing to help you out with any questions or queries.

Just had a cut/trim with Esther and she was fabulous! She knew exactly what I wanted and I am super…read morehappy with the results. She was also very professional and super pleasant!!! Highly recommend!

It would be smart to come hair (see what I did there?) Seriously though, great service. I cannot…read morespeak for the hairdressing, although a male friend of mine comes here and he says it is good and his hair looks okay so if you want to go by that and come here for a hair cut, by all means do so. This review is with respect to the waxing. A friend of mine told me about this place, said she had been and it was the bet wax she had ever had, so I went the following week. She was right, I still come here. What is different is the wax they use. It is not strip wax. The hot wax is applied to your skin, it cools and becomes like a thick film on your skin at which point the beauty therapist peels it off like a plaster, no pain. It is formulated to only take out the hair, it only adheres to the hair, not your skin. That is why you should go, painless waxing, it is possible. Great professional staff too, clean facilities and private rooms. I recommend it highly.

Ellipse is a little health and beauty store located on Dominion Road. I've been going there on and…read moreoff since I was 15, and can honestly say it's still the best place to go for a wax or to get your eyebrows threaded. The staff are professional and usually pretty friendly - always a bonus when you're getting your kit off - and they're also really good at what they do. To get your eyebrows threaded only takes minutes and they're always done evenly - again another huge bonus! The staff at Ellipse also listen to what you ask for. They appreciate not everyone loves really thin arched eyebrows, and happily shape them how you want them. Compared to other beauticians, Ellipse have always been very reasonably priced. While some places may charge $60 or more for a bikini wax, Ellipse are far more affordable and usually ask for around $25-$30. Having recently undergone a bit of a face lift, the Ellipse building now looks far more appealing and according to my friend who went there just last week, the service is still brilliant. I definitely recommend Ellipse to any woman in need of a bit of TLC! Tip: Ellipse has become quite popular so ring ahead and book your appointment!

Best waxing ever. Naina was so professional, sweet, and kind. Coming to this place from now on. The…read moreworkers are very well trained.

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 come here regularly for a Thai massage . The ladies put the just the right amount of pressure…read moreand I leave feeling a lot better . They are all Thai so English is not very strong ,but the owner is English and he really takes care of you . The whole place is clean and smells of lemon grass and they have these amazing hot lemon grass wrapped cotton balls that they rub you down with at the end of your massage . There are so many Thai massage places out there ,but this one is definitely one of the better ones .

Great service this will be the third week going back. My body feels so much better after getting…read morethe Thai massage & foot reflexology. I Highly recommend this place

A few use this arcade as a short cut to get from Queen Street to High street in a matter of a…read moreminute or so, however I really enjoy browsing the stores of the Canterbury Arcade. Pat Menzies is my favourite pick of lot, the best alternative shoes and coolest kicks in town. Dr Shoe is a great service should you ever need a new key cut, or perhaps the bottom of your shoes soles repaired. The newly arrived to the scene Skylark boutique also calls Canterbury Arcade home, as is cute and fun and your bound to find a special piece of unique jewellery or perhaps a funky vintage top. Perhaps you need some travel vaccinations before heading off travelling, look no further than the Travel Doctor. Diamond Nail's salon and spa also lives at Canterbury Arcade, they do manicure's and pedicures, gel nails and acrylic nails, even waxing! Perhaps your hair needs so care and attention, check into Sashar hair for some styling. Honestly this arcade has an abundance of services and stores to check out I have only named a handful.

I was looking to go to another nail salon and they were rude and over crowded. These women were…read morefantastic and welcoming- and my nails look great!

Was really looking forward to my appointment with Bare. Not only are their prices competitive with…read moreother similar spas, they came recommended from a few of my friends. Booked an appointment the same day and was reassured there would be parking available. After realizing the carpark was completely full and circling the notoriously busy Grey Lynn, I ended up being late for my appointment. I even tried to call them to say I was trying to find a park but seeing as there wasn't a receptionist, my call went unanswered. No one from the spa thought to even call me to see if I was on my way. After stepping inside and ringing the bell twice over 15 minutes, I was happy to see reputable brands for sale but was still left unacknowledged. Someone took my appointment time. Unfortunately they were unaccommodating in finding a resolution of the situation besides another appointment time which didn't work for me - I already took time off work for that time frame. Bummer, I was hoping to be a repeat, monthly client with them. Guess I'm still on the hunt for a great waxing location...

It was my first time at Bare Waxing last weekend and I think I'm gonna be a regular here…read more Initially I didn't know how it was gonna go as the salon I have been going to for years were booked out till Xmas and I was placed on a very long waitlist !! Well maybe that was a good thing cos the experience I had at Bare Waxing Grey Lynn was simply the best. Kim was very professional, efficient and friendly and made me feel comfortable throughout the whole session They also have an online booking system which is such a convenience when you're trying to juggle other life appointments. most salons dont offer this and you'd have to call them several weeks in advance to get an appointment. A few days after my session I received an email from them thanking me for coming in and they even threw in a voucher to use for my next visit ! And yes they have undercover parking too ! Awesome job team. Well done and I'll be back

I used to go to Rubywaxx for my 5-6 weekly wax. They've got a reputation for being fast (get your…read morebrazillian done in 15 minutes or it's free) and reasonably priced. The Newton branch isn't too flash looking, but I mean, if you're only going to be in there for 15 minutes, it's not a big deal. I don't go anymore, but mainly because there's a place close to my house that charges $5 more, and it's just more convenient for me. If you're looking to brazillian wax on the reg, I'd go to Rubywaxx for the sheer speed and practicality of it all. If you're looking for somewhere that's going to have plush surroundings, go elsewhere.

I walked into this wax bar on a monday morning without an appointment hoping for a quick face touch…read moreup! Lucky for me they could do it right then and there! More to the point, it was the most pleasant, least painful wax I've had. Changing it up from the usual private room wax, you grab a chair, much like a hair salon and hang out in a comfortbale relaxed space whilst women and men alike get tended to (dont worry - if your going for a wax elsewhere on your body, they have private rooms and men - they even have a man cave!?) This place gets huge bonus points for being quick, easy and painless! It is also very male friendly so get amongst people! AND the lady apologised for being padantic - having a pandactic person wax you may be the best thing ever!

Where do I even start? OFF specialises in waxing and brows, and they're serious about getting your…read moreservice right. My beauty therapist was patient, friendly, and informative, first-off. And OFF itself is clean and modern--much more so than many places I've been to both in NZ and back home in the US. They're not your average waxing place, which is apparent from the second you load their website to make a reservation. I've been going to them for several months now and always look forward to it (rather than, you know, dread getting waxed, which was previously the norm). Their website is also really tidy, well designed, and easy to navigate, so making reservations is actually a pleasant experience.

Ok ladies, some discretion necessary when it comes to the beauty routine. Unwanted hair on unwanted…read moreareas of the body, skin a little wrinkly around the brow, spider veins and unsightly spots on the complexion need not be tolerated thanks to CACI's treatments. My local is New Lynn and the women there are very nice. They take care of things efficiently and relatively painlessly so that I am more presentable to the general public. I am probably not paying Rodeo Drive prices however the fact remains that you do have to pay a slight premium to be taken care of here. However, there comes a time in life when you have to come first.

Cheers to a wonderful session with a beauty therapist who made me feel completely comfortable while…read moreshe waxed my bits. I am one of those people who was never comfortable with brazilian wax type settings, I mean how is it not awkward that a complete stranger is all over your bits? I thought it would be until a friend told me to try out Caci. The nearest Caci clinic to me was New Lynn so I booked in and went for my brazilian. It was not an awkward experience at all. It was painful yes but I was not uncomfortable, the lady who did it for me was at ease and chatted with me about general things. Plus what I loved the most about Caci was the hygiene, I felt it was worth paying $70 per session if you are going to be in a clean environment.