I feel compelled to remove a Remedy Spa star based on my experiences here in the last 6 months…read more What with being a pretty big fan of this spa when it initially opened I was (evidently) one of the first people to end up on the spam list. I remember why I had initially forked over my contact details to RS and it was because they occasionally have open house events where you can try products and even receive free (micro session) services like paraffin treatments. Uhh, free spa services!? Show me the dotted line! Several months later I did however start to notice that I was receiving multiple promotional offers/month in my email as well as being sent junk mail in snail mail version! Haughtily, I informed RS that I wanted to receive no more junk and yet somehow still receive the occasional email... At least the paper waste has stopped... I guess? My second gripe with RS was over an encounter I had in late July. I even booked this 50% off wax session from Vancouver, weeks in advance... I was THAT pumped about being back to the land of reasonably priced lady services! Upon arriving, I had an extremely awkward conversation with my esthetician about what *type* of service I would be getting. Trying to cajole someone into ripping MORE hair from between your legs is, I assure you, uncomfortable even for an extrovert. Perhaps you have had this happen before? Where you have been inadvertently booked into a smaller time window than your desired service will take? The real crux in all of this was that whomever I had booked with had not asked which service I wanted and what ultimately came to light was that my wax lady had NEVER DONE A FULL BIKINI WAX BEFORE. She was therefor too nervous to try on me (hey, me too once I found this out!) and I ended up paying for and leaving with a) not the service I had wanted and b) a rather crooked and sloppy job upon at home inspection. To be fair, we've all started new jobs before and I guess there's no school for bikini waxing with faux hippy bush dummies to practice on but come on... I hope my next experience at Remedy is more customer oriented! I will for sure be clarifying repeatedly in future which service I want as well as requesting a more experienced wax-er.

I climbed the steps reluctantly. I'm always a little hesitant to go eye places that seem like…read morenests, perched at the top of a slew of stairs. When I reached the tastefully designed landing, the smell of warm citrus was like a veil, calming me instantaneously and giving me the desire to be fully pampered. I entered into the small space and was greeted by sunlight and shelves of properly placed products. The lady at the desk was on the tele, so I grabbed a pamphlet and perused the skin care goodies. While reaching for the price list, I noticed an assortment of alcohol bottles and martini glasses - I was wooed right then and there into wanting a Sex & the City moment to call my own. The Farmhouse Fresh products looked sassy and sweet, with yummy smells and gorgeous packaging. There was a foot treatment called the Honey Heel Glaze, selling for $24, which looked like a lovely product. Remedy also carries OPI nail products and a variety of other soothing and rejuvenating luxury items to make your epidermis glow! I loved the look and feel of this place and was glad I opted to head up the stairs to check this place out. The smell alone is enough to calm even the most wound-up of souls, and should be a service in itself. I adore this Facial Bar and would love to have a treatment here.

My first impression walking in was " this place is quiet.:) as I sat down to await my apt. This was…read morelast month (March, 2018) The place is clean and the decor was appealing to me. Once going in for my Lazer treatment, the owner/ laser technician (Cynthia) was very friendly, knowledgeable and courteous. I don't know of many Black men that would actually do something like this (although it is certainly not uncommon for Black men to seek Lazer treatment) but Cynthia was able to take on the challenge of calming my fears :) Great spot, I'll be back again.

Ladies. If you are looking for excellent service and laser that works - Cynthia is your gal. I mean…read morewho am I kidding it's not a fun way to spend your afternoon - but worth it in the long run. Especially for us gals with Mediterranean blood ;) Expect discreet and professional servicing here.

Went for a brow lam as another esthetician certified in brows and lashes and can say she way over…read moreprocessed me I've had a bit of fallout and you can see the wavy hairs from over processing and the tint I did being bleached out from auburn to copper. She honestly messed up my brows and I have to live with it for 6-8 weeks Will never be going back my poor brows are so crispy and have had fallout..... So much so I'm using the nourish oil from my own pro kit just to make it better They were clean, friendly and informational on cosmetology out here, but that's all I can say as she was self taught she needs to go back and update to as not to over process someone else

Very disappointed today. Arrived for my appt which I thought was a pedi and turned out only to be…read moregel removal. I know I booked gel removal and pedi however something happened in their system or with their employees. I have been a customer for a few years. I have made appts through the website most times so I know how to book. Always great service until today. I will NOT return. I left in tears with how I was treated. They told me it was my fault. Not great customer service at all

the coziest little spot, with the sweetest lady running the show! very professional, went above and…read morebeyond in my opinion and was very informative and helpful with recommendations and products to try. i booked through google and had no issue with booking ad read in another comment. but i have only booked once before.

I have been going to Monique for over 2 years now. I always know I am getting the best possible…read moretreatment recommendations for my skin. She is so knowledgable about skin in general and always up to date on the best products. I have problematic skin/acne scarring and my favourite treatments with the most noticable, instant results are the Pumpkin Spice Facial, LED Light Therapy and the High Frequency Blemish Treatment. Easy to book online and always responds within a few hours if I have a question etc. Also, her prices are very reasonable.

This salon, tucked in the heart of Halifax, offers a welcoming and relaxed experience. The salon is…read morecozy and clean. It is a personal experience, as I was the only client at the time so I felt like I had a lot of privacy. I never had gel nails before, but really liked the treatment. The services were great, my nail polish has stayed longer than any mani/pedi before. The massage during the treatments were lovely as well. Staff were kind and would go again.

My boyfriend & I decided to go to Smiles & Beauty to have our teeth whitened a few months ago. It…read morewas $99 plus tax for the regular 10 minute back to back session. Once we finished we looked in the mirror and were amazed by how white our teeth looked! Although, I couldn't tell if they were ACTUALLY whiter or if they just looked that way because all of the lights in there are florescent? I added another $40 onto my purchase with a maintenance pen so my total was approx. $160 - yikes. We got home and looked in our regular mirror and our teeth looked a bit better but not as white as they at Smiles & Beauty. About a week or 2 later my teeth looked the exact same as they had before. Very annoying. I'm not sure if it was just this place that sucks, or if all "teeth whitening" clinics suck.. but I won't be going back! Crest white strips it is!

Back in September I had bought a teambuy for a 20 minute teeth whitening session and a credit…read moretowards a teeth whitening pen for $50. Ever since I got my braces removed about 2 years ago, I wanted to have my teeth whitened but didn't want to spend a fortune. I finally got around to redeeming it today and it was certainly an interesting experience. Be prepared to drool, a lot! My boyfriend came with and he had quite a few chuckles watching it all. First you compare your teeth color to a variety of samples to determine where you are at before the whitening. Then you are seated in a comfortable chair in front of a tv screen and asked to clean your teeth with this neat little finger wipe tool. Then you apply aloe cream to your gums and lips to protect them from the brightness of the light, then insert what looks like a gummy mouth guard, which has the gel in it. So you sit there for 10 minutes with this thing in your mouth and protective glasses on. It is apparently safe to swallow but it tastes bad. I swallowed a few times but it was impossible to not drool everywhere, good thing for the bib. After ten minutes you take the guard out and rinse/spit, then repeat all the steps again for another ten minutes. Everything is self administered with the direction of the assistant there. My teeth whitened about 2 shades, and the pen will maintain/continue to whiten my teeth. There is some tingling and sensitivity during/after the process but it goes away within hour or two. I probably would not pay the regular $99 per session here for my teeth whitening, but am glad I was able to save money with the teambuy. Also, make sure you have lunch or breakfast before your appointment because you should not eat for an hour or two afterward, and drink only water.

Went to willows for a pedicure- called the Devine Pedicure and it was hevenly! The clinician was…read moregreat and they even accomadated my child with a water basin and scrub so they felt part of the experience. I will definately be back to try the other services as well!

Inviting and professional interior. Friendly staff who were knowledgable about their product. If…read moreyou want to feel pampered in a relaxing environment then this is the place to go.

Formerly Bodymends Massage Therapy, Hands on Barrington has a new cozy vibe while keeping many of…read morethe same smiling faces. RMT Stephen Head owns and operates the business and is my favourite RMT in HRM! Stephen is friendly and professional. He has created a comfortable space and curated his staff to meet clients needs. He always makes sure I'm relaxed, warm enough and will even let me choose the music! After massages Stephem always makes recommendations on stretches, water intake and other helpful tips. Frequently they have offers on facebook or for last minute bookings but their prices are competitive, low enough to be below the reasonable customary charge as considered by Blue Cross and Sun Life medical plans. They can direct bill to most medical plans and uses an online booking system that emails reminders and confirmations, which are easy to cancel or reschedule. As an added bonus they offer aromatherapy with essential oils, customizing a scent to the mood you'd like or just using the oil you prefer. Downside for inaccessibility with the stairs to get to this second floor business but it's worth the hike.

From the owner: Formerly Bodymends Massage Therapy, Hands on Barrington Massage is a fresh face with a great…read morehistory. Located in the heart of downtown Halifax, we offer therapeutic massages in a variety of time frames while promoting a calming and peaceful atmosphere. We also offer free aromatherapy to help increase relaxation during your treatment, and if you're a student, DND or a first time client, we're happy to give you a great discount on your massage!