I just had my first appointment at Aviva this morning and I already can't recommend it enough…read more I'm from the area originally but live in NYC and am visiting my parents in NH. My eyebrows were long overdue for a touch up. I haven't waxed them in years as I have been having them threaded in New York for a long time now. I quickly realized threading services certainly aren't as common in NH/ME so I started looking for viable waxing services and that's what led me to Aviva. Alisha was so warm and accommodating immediately, and the space is beautiful, clean and calming. Alisha and I chatted throughout my waxing and she's incredibly friendly, interesting and kind while not getting distracted from giving me truly impeccable eyebrows. She was gentle and meticulous and made sure I knew what she was doing and was ok with the direction she was taking with shaping my brows the entire time, which I really appreciated. I have naturally very thick dark eyebrows and they really do make such a difference on my face depending on the shape so I'm particular. Everything was perfect, virtually pain free. I will definitely come back here anytime I'm in the area and will absolutely be recommending to all of my friends nearby. Alisha made me feel comfortable and relaxed the entire time, she's wonderful.

I came here based on the Yelp reviews and I was not disappointed!! Alisha was so so sweet and made…read moremy entire experience comfortable. I got a Brazilian here and would highly recommend. She made sure I was comfortable and she did a fantastic job. Definitely will be back when I'm back in the area!

Meghan is, hands down, the best esthetician you'll find anywhere. I started seeing her years ago…read morewhen she was working out of Optima Day Spa. Now in her own space at Alainn, she's created such a lovely, warm and welcoming place to come and be pampered. I always get there early and relax for a few minutes in the waiting area with a cup tea. Her services are reasonably priced and she always goes above and beyond to make it well worth the cost. She's thorough and informative and clearly has a vested interest in her clients' overall well-being beyond just the work that she does. She has helped me learn how to better care for my own skin and is always willing to give tips and tricks so even if you can't go regularly you can take away the tools to pamper your skin at home! I live in LA and wait for months to have the chance to come home, visit my family, and go see Meghan! And it's always well worth the wait!!

I am squeamish and my skin is very sensitive, so I don't do much in the way of lotions and potions…read moreand the like. But my moustache was beginning to look like Fu Man Chu, so I realized that I really needed to get it waxed. She did my brows and got rid of a couple of growths that just spontaneously like to sprout on my face (I could never be a man). I've only gotten my moustache waxed about 4 times in my lifetime and can't say it's fun, but I will credit Meghan with doing everything possible to stem the pain. Meghan is cordial, efficient, has a sense of humor, and she is a perfectionist. My lip broke out afterwards, but, apparently, this is common. The bumps did go away within a week or so. I do feel cleaner, and it actually enhanced my features, giving me a smooth look. I rarely wear makeup but my lipstick did look better. I'll be going back routinely.

I am amending my review to 3 stars. Although my prior review was accurate, the shorter cut is a…read moregood cut.

My haircut was okay. Wasn't what I expected.. much shorter layers than I asked "I asked for longer…read morelayers". Julia wasn't very friendly to me. She put GEL in my DRY HAIR and it made my hair look like a complete disaster. I had to go home and wash my hair to get the disgusting crusty wax. My hair is naturally straight so the gel did absolutely nothing but make it a frizzy mess. My hair could have been styled many different ways as it was a shorter cut. Oh well.

I have worked in spas the past 26 years and I was so thrilled to find such a professional and…read morebeautiful spa close to my new home. I have had 2 visits so far and am very very happy with my experiences! I had a spray tan with Hannah and it came out so lovely! I also had a regenerative oxygen facial and polished eye with Jennifer. She was the utmost professional, kind, warm, accomadating, and highly skilled! Her calming voice described everything as it was happening but in such a soothing way is was not disruptive at all, and let me completely relax! My lashes and brows and skin look amazing! Highly recommend!

Finally decided to spend a gift certificate I received a year ago for Christmas. Scheduled a…read moreclassic facial with Lisa, a skin specialist, (esthetician) I was NOT disappointed. I was there for about an hour and half of amazing pampering. Cleanse, warm towels, moisturizer and a mask. Don't forget that it also includes hand and arm massage on a heated table that adjusts to something close to zero gravity comfort. Did I say it was heated! Amazing. I would strongly recommend both Polished Spa and their many services and Lisa especially for a facial. What a nice midday break.

Arlene is amazing; I couldn't be more happy with her. She offers great availability, great prices,…read moreand a great service.

I can attest Arlene does great work, and she's the best person to have by your side to help address…read morean embarrassing body hair issue. I have been a client for 1.5 years and I no longer have to fret spending at least a half hour shaving thick black hairs from my face and neck then worrying about a 5:00 shadow. All of the time and effort I have spent with Arlene has been and will continue to be a very worthy investment :)

I purchased a Thrive gift certificate for my son and daughter in law. They had visited previously…read morefor massages and throughly enjoyed the experience.

I had a massage with Skylar and she is amazing. She was so professional and compassionate. Asked…read moremany questions and concerns which I appreciated . I highly recommend a massage from Skylar.

Joanne is one of the best around by far! As a wedding photographer, we all work together as a team…read morein order to provide the couple with "the best day of their life". Every time I see Joya Beauty on my client questionnaire I not only know that the makeup will look perfect and LAST the entire day and night, I also know that the bride and bridal party will be cared for and heard the way they deserve. I personally am using Joya Beauty for my upcoming portraits and feel fortunate to be having such a professional taking care of my as well!! I highly recommend Joya Beauty!!

Joya Beauty was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding - we feel so lucky to have found…read moreJoanne! Not only does she make everyone who sits in her chair look and feel gorgeous, she's a warm, calm and fun person to have around as you're getting ready. Before your wedding day even comes you get to visit her for a makeup trial, where we spent over an hour playing with different levels of color and intensity and by the time I left I felt amazing. I brought my mom with me for a second opinion and she made it so fun for the both of us. She worked seamlessly with our planner, hair stylist and photographer, and was always 3 steps ahead with the best outcomes in mind throughout the day. A small example of many: my fiance and I were planning to exchange gifts, and knowing I'd likely cry while opening mine she held off on applying any eye makeup that could possibly run until after we opened them. She was right - I cried, and the photos still looked great. In fact my makeup looked just as great at the end of the night as it did when she first applied it, thanks to her airbrushing magic and other products she uses to fix everything in place. Other appreciated things: she tucked blotting papers and a two tubes of lip color into my clutch, and left all my girls with a wand of their respective lip colors for touch ups as well. She did some light makeup on my groom that you couldn't notice in person but made our pictures look even better. She took pictures throughout my makeup application to check for anything that would show up funky on camera as we went. And for a nominal fee she'll stick around to touch you up one more time before you head down the aisle, something I especially appreciated since we did a first look and it was tearful. Do yourself a favor and call Joanne - and don't listen to wedding magazine timelines that tell you to wait until 3-6 months beforehand to do it either. She books up super fast.

The BEST waxing experience I've ever had. Expert care and technique! Will definitely be back!read more

I enjoyed my first visit with Jamie at Skin 2 Envy this month and it was fantastic! She was such a…read morejoy to be around and made me feel very comfortable immediately. The room was calming and comfortable. It smelled wonderful and the heated table was a lovely surprise. I initially went for the "Express Skin Treatment" but when my 45 minutes was up, there was no way I was getting off that table! Jamie graciously and easily continued my treatment (haha, awesome) into what is called the "Customized Skin Treatment.' Heaven the whole time...I'm still sighing from it. Before I left, I purchased some of the products she used from a line called "Dermalogica" and have been using them every since I left. My skin continues to feel silky and healthy. Counting down the days when I can visit again!

Ive been to Reflections for several services. Today I had my hair colored , highlights and cut by…read moreLaura Dupont and she was excellent!! Took me on time. Let me know ways to help my hair have volume and was friendly. My hair came out better than I could have hoped and she was running a great deal! Will definitely go back

I have been going to Reflections for years. All of the women that work there are professional,…read morepersonable and respectful. They are continually working to learn new techniques, improve their crafts and make it the best experience for a local spa service. From massage, to hair care, esthetics, electrology, mani pedis you can go wrong!

Wonderful experience here today! My brows look great and the service was amazing! 10/10 recommend!read more

They always are nice and friendly and service is good do good and the price is great like that they…read morehave seniors price for my mom