Just finished a WONDERFUL 60 minute Swedish massage with Lauren. She was attentive to my overall…read morewell-being by creating a welcoming and safe space, asking about the pressure, and offering me suggestions on how I can work on tight spots later. Lauren was positive and professional, and I would return to her again.

If you are looking for a massage or facial, Sensora Spa is THE go to place in Lawrence. After…read moretrying to find a massage therapist that could replace the one I had back in Chicago, I had just about given up hope until someone suggested Olivia at Sensora. And from my first visit, I was hooked by the skilled staff, and their attention to what I needed to have worked on. Given I travel a lot, I always have a kink in my neck or a twinge in my shoulders and Olivia is outstanding at listening to what I am trying to solve and then getting it done during my visits. Located in a nondescript office building on Iowa, this spa is a great find! Once you pull open the door, the sense of tranquility immediately hits you. Services are done on reservation only but they have a great website that makes it easy to schedule exactly what you want. Lara, the owner, is the person to see for a facial and came highly recommended by my friends. The service rooms are quiet, and if you go, you have to check out the restroom as the toilet truly earns the moniker "The Throne". If you are looking for a spa that will focus on your individual needs, then check out Sensora Spa. It's my new "go to" place!

Mud and Lotus for me is a quick little getaway where you can escape to their little oasis to soak…read morein their tub and sweat out the wear of the day in their sauna. When we need a little pick me up, we like to book a quick soak with them! Staff are always friendly, and the place serene.

Two words, HEAVEN & EARTH. This package is the bees knees. We started outside in the soaking tub…read moreand sauna. They recommend 10 min each followed by a cold shower, then repeat multiple times. At first, I thought this was crazy, but halfway through, I got it. Next time, I'll be following this :) After that, we made our way up to the Cloud Room and it was AMAZING. There is a zero gravity chair, the massage chair with leg compression, and a stomach vibration device, and a salt chamber. I loved each of these and by the time we got done, I felt so refreshed and peaceful. Everyone was so kind and helpful. This was an experience that you can do alone, with a friend, or with a group. This would be the absolute coolest girls day. I'm already planning my next trip!

My son and I shared an incredible experience at this gem. I have been to a few spas in my life but…read morenone more inspired than this one- sparkling clean, beautifully appointed and equipped with thoughtfully comprehensive array of relaxing options. So delighted to have discovered it. I am supremely grateful!

Had my first nail appointment with Madeline, it was for a mani/pedi. She was very kind,…read moreconsiderate and I appreciated her attention to detail by asking during the mani/pedi if the length, shape and color was what I wanted, then I got a little massage. She did an excellent job. The salon is nice, clean and has a rustic vibe. I had plenty of colors to choose from, my petty chair was rocking the massage feature. I'm going back to see Madeline in a month, you should give this place a try and ask for Madeline!!! One more thing they are a full service salon, offering facials, massages and more.

They did a great job on my daughter's haircut. She can be picky. Staff was friendly, and the price…read morewas reasonable.

There is a puzzling divergence between the few unhappy Yelp reviews of Dash Salon and the large…read morenumber of unanimously five star reviews on Google. But the Yelp reviews are not recent, so perhaps there has been a change at Dash. The location is somewhat of a problem. Dash is located in a building that includes Harmony Chiropractic and Rueschoff Security. But the neon sign on the street mentions only those two business and not Dash. In addition, the entrance to Dash is at the back of the building, so easily overlooked. Ashley from Salon Renew has moved to Dash. She is an excellent nail tech. Since Salon Renew has closed, I just went to Dash for a pedicure with my wife who got a manicure. As always, we were very happy with Ashley's work. We cannot comment on the hair styling or massage at Dash, since we have not tried them yet. But the facility is upscale and excellent. I would recommend giving it a try (if you can find it).

Don't ask for expert advice. Don't go back if you are not satisfied, and DON'T ask for your money…read moreback if they can't fix it. I have long and difficult hair and went to Adrienne on a recommendation that she was an "expert at long hair." The first trim was fine, but the second cut--layers she said were needed and recommended, ended up costing me $40 for a 30 min haircut and 20 min "no thanks" fix the next day. I had to pay another $35 to get it fixed at another salon, where they confirmed that the layering was uneven and a mess. I don't know what was worse, the way she attacked me with the help of the receptionist when I asked for my money back--(I had unreasonable expectations of what could be done with my hair??)--or the 3 inches the redo cost me in length. NEVER AGAIN. If you are reading this, you have been warned.

This gym deserves 5/5 stars, however, the times they are open is VERY limiting…read more Mon-Friday (5AM - 7:30 PM) Saturday (8AM - 1PM) Sunday (9AM - 11AM) If the gym was open a little later on the weekends, like 2PM or 3PM, and open for an extra hour on weekdays, like 8:30 PM or even 9PM, more people would join! I have friends and my sister who all said they would join if they were open a little later. Other than the hours, it's an amazing gym! Being female only, I get amazing workouts in, stretching, take yoga, and find myself there for 2-3 hours when I have the time!

I have had a membership at Genesis, Planet Fitness, Crunch & BB is my Favorite by Far. Whether…read moreyou're a beginner or a fanatic, 19 or 99, you can come as you are and there is Truly No Judgement. Cardio & weight rooms are great, I've never had to wait for a machine. What I enjoy most is the variety of classes they offer. If you want to feel Empowered and Safe there is Body Combat - need a little Stress Relief there is Body Balance (yoga) - their Boxing class is Great for Anger Management & Zumba is So Much Fun you forget your working out!!

I'm new to town and desperately needed a color correction in my hair. I visited a salon a week…read moreprior and ended up going from bright blonde to ash brown all over. I panicked and tried to bleach my own hair a few days after it was colored brown. I was left with hot roots, orange and yellow hair. Embarrassed, I began desperately calling around town looking for help. In comes Liz to the rescue! Liz was kind enough to allow me to send photos of my current hair to her, along with 'inspiration' photos for what I was looking for. She also reassured me that no matter what, it was going to be OK! In less than 24 hours, I was in her chair and on my way back to normalcy. In fact, my hair looks better now than it ever has! Liz is truly an expert and professional. At no time did I feel judged for needing a color correction. Liz is beyond amazing and really helped to restore my confidence. If you need a fabulous haircut, color or even a color correction, call Liz! Thank you so much.

I was looking for a place that took walk-in traffic for a quick trim of the ends to my hair only…read morebecause I have been growing it out. I wish I would've asked for prices because I think $45 was too much for the service. The stylist very friendly though and the space is comfortable and decorated nicely.

Note: This is a review for KYRA ROUSER. Her phone number is 785 218 2605…read more Kyra has been moving around a bit, and she seems to have settled here at Ruff Ends. As a salon, this salon is really quite nice, airy and open, and seems to have all the amenities I need. Mostly, I would just like to sing my praises of Kyra Rouser. Before I moved to Lawrence, I had had the same hair dresser since I was 8 years old (I was 22 when I moved to Lawrence). I was frightened off by two salons before I finally came to Kyra, a puffy mess of Latina hair, upset and scared as to who would touch my hair next. I was not disappointed. Even though she didn't get my hair cut right the very first time (I have VERY difficult to cut, thick, wavy hair that does WEIRD things), she took the time to write down everything she could about my hair, and was sure to educate me on what it was that I was trying to describe was what I liked. Having someone truly work with you on your hair is a liberating experience. She takes the time out to remember details about my life, and honestly, Kyra became one of the very first people I could call a friend in Lawrence. She's phenomenal, and if she can't do it, she'll find someone who can. Her rates are truly competitive and she's all around an amazing person. Be sure to tell her you saw Sarah's review on Yelp! Love you Kyra! CASH ONLY! OH! And Ruff Ends has relocated a bit farther down K10, but maybe just a mile away. Call Kyra and get the new address!

Cassie is fantastic! She completely transformed my hair and I couldn't be happier. Kind of shocked…read morethere's only one other review. When I asked her why her prices were so competitive she said: "I'm a real woman catering to real women; real women can't spend hundreds of dollars every time they want their hair done". I'll definitely be going back!

Lindsey with Blush Spa was an absolute delight to work with! She was very flexible in scheduling my…read morebridal trial, even letting me come to her home for my appointment to ensure I could fit it in the same day as my hair trial. I was so impressed with my trial, I wasn't sure she could top it on the wedding day! She surpassed all my hopes and expectations, making me feel more beautiful on my wedding day than I'd imagined. The make up stayed exactly as she'd applied it thru many happy tears, and hours of dancing and celebration. She also did make up for my mother, mother-in-law, and bridesmaids. All looked flawless and felt beautiful! Lindsey was funny, personable, and most of all professional. A true expert in her art, she was an asset to my wedding day and I'd recommend her in a heartbeat! Thank you Blush Spa!! ~Sarah D

I have long, thick, coarse hair that is not easily tamed. As a result of many bad haircuts, I've…read moregotten in the habit of waiting months between trips to the salon. I've tried several salons during my time in Lawrence and Greenroom has FAR surpassed all of them. I called to make my first appointment after waiting over a year since my last cut and they recommended Megan, saying she's particularly good with long hair like mine. Megan took the time to talk over what I was looking for and made me feel like I'd known her for years as soon as she was shampooing my hair. While their salon has plenty of products for sale, she explained which ones she was using but didn't push me to purchase anything like some salons too often do. I came in with inches upon inches of dead split ends on my hair and left with a bouncy, perfectly layered masterpiece that I was actually *gasp* HAPPY with! I'm very picky about my hair so this was huge for me. I returned for a second haircut by Megan a couple months ago and was again extremely satisfied with the results. Finally a stylist who actually understands my hair!!

I love Mitch! Totally changed my hair with just one appointment! Absolutely awesome cut/color, and…read morethe shop is so nice and clean!