Thrive Salon And Spa

(1 review)

10.5 mi

Jessica is amazing in every possible way. She did a tremendous job for my mom and me for my recent…read morewedding. She came to my house in Bloomington to do a trial run of my makeup and was a true professional. I received many compliments on my makeup at the wedding and she stayed through the ceremony to do touch ups for pictures!!! I cannot recommend her highly enough and am so glad I have this relationship with her going forward.

From the owner: My name is Jessica Bartley and I am a local licensed Makeup Artist. I offer services for weddings,…read moreprom, homecoming, photo shoots, and special events. I travel to location for my clients ease up to 1 hour from Champaign/Urbana area. I specialize in helping you feel flawless for your special event and your family and friends. Wellness is my game- I use high performing safe beauty products on my clients.

Jess doing my makeup for my wedding

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Anna's Nail Salon

I visited this nail shop for the second time ever yesterday. My daughter lives in Champaign and the…read morelast time we came was in February of this year to get pedicures for her birthday. We both thought they did a great job and our pedicures lasted a long time. Unfortunately when I came by myself yesterday, I had a very different experience. I called ahead to reserve an appointment at 4pm just to be safe. The gentleman who worked there answered my call and just agreed to my appointment time and was about to hang up, I said don't you want my name? He said what's your name? I told him, and he said ok see you at 4. When I arrived at the nail shop the man who answered the phone was at the first nail desk closest to the door working on a customer. There were two other women nail techs working on customers who just looked at me as I walked in. No greeting. The man didn't look up and said "can I help you?" I responded saying I have a 4pm pedicure appointment. He said "ok pick your color" never looking at me once. I picked my color and took a seat. I did not wait long before one of the ladies came to get me. I do not have much to comment on related to her pedicure on my feet. She didn't ask me if I wanted my toenails cut which usually is common practice, but other than that, the pedicure was pretty standard. She made some errors with paint on my skin but cleaned it up and the finished product is fine. She made no conversation whatsoever, though I cannot confirm or deny whether or not that was due to her limited English because I only heard her speak another language. The disturbing part of this visit was the conversation between a white woman and one of the nail techs right next to me. That nail tech was definitely trying to keep up conversation with the white woman and at at one point the white woman mentioned that she didn't realize she had this coming Thursday off. (Due to Juneteenth) The nail tech, who is an Asian woman, asked what's the holiday, the white woman fumbled for an answer and ultimately googled to find out what the holiday was and what it represented. The Asian woman asked "are you getting paid for the holiday?" The white woman said yes. And the nail tech responded "well as long as you're getting paid who cares that's great enjoy yourself!" As a Black woman who is literally sitting in the chair right next to them as they had this conversation- and NO ONE had the self awareness to recognize how deeply offensive that exchange was!! #1 for both of these women, one of whom is of a marginalized identity, to be oblivious to WHAT Juneteenth is, is disgraceful. #2 after they both "learned" that the holiday was about the eradication of the enslavement of Black people, and then to say "who cares as long as you're getting paid" is the most disrespectful and disgusting thing a fellow woman of color could possibly say. And to say it in front of a Black woman. Her deep need for white acceptance made her oblivious to how terribly ignorant she looks. I hope she reads this review and I hope she understands she has betrayed herself and her sister in this world. I do not recommend this business to anyone, but especially not for any people of color as they clearly have no respect or desire for our patronage. There are plenty of other options and I hope this business reaps the karma it is sowing.

I asked for a plain colored nail with stripes and when I showed the guy the inspiration picture…read more(below) he laughed in my face. I have been here before and they did a good job but with the disrespect, I do not plan on going back. I do not understand why they can not do stripes, and if they can't, there was no need to laugh in my face.

Multi color blue tipped nails.

Orange, magnetic, acrylic nails with star stickers.

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Galaxy Nails

I called today around 11am to make an appointment and they were able to get me in on the same day!…read moreRuby did my nails and she was very kind and patient while she helped me find colors that matched my inspo picture. I'm not from the IL area so when trying to find a new nail home I was a little nervous, but was pleasantly surprised by finding it so quickly!

After having to go to a different salon with a friend, I was reminded why Galaxy is the only salon…read moreI will go to. Their pedicures are an incredible treat! They never make you feel rushed, take the time to give you the pedicure you deserve and are so kind. A Galaxy pedicure is one of my favorite ways to treat myself!

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Downtown Ollie's Barber Parlour

Downtown Ollie's was one of the highlights of my three years in Bloomington. Craig, Mike, and…read moreCameron were all great. I'll especially miss Craig for flawless haircuts and great conversation. For three years, I never had a haircut anywhere else! And that's no easy feat when you need to book six weeks in advance to find an available slot.

I have been coming here since the moment this barber shop opened. They have alway given the best in…read morecustomer service and experience. This is a must to keep looking sharp 24/7!

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Hansen & Co Barber Shop

I wear my hair very short so any mistakes stick out like a sore thumb. My haircut was flawless!…read moreElayna understood what I was wanting and she made it happen!

I found Hansen Barber shop through a search of the best places in Champaign. Hansen's is attractive…read moreand clean with an appealing vibe and rock memorabilia. Elayna provided an excellent haircut and beard trim and was very attentive. I was pleased to support a locally owned barber shop. I recommend it highly!

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VinKat Salon & Spa

4.6

(10 reviews)

12.7 mi

Such a pleasant and friendly salon with a lot to offer! The inside is clean and modern, and the…read morestaff are very friendly. The deluxe pedicure didn't feel rushed and I appreciated how much care was put into my pedicure (I think her name was Theou? I may be spelling it wrong). They offer a variety of beauty services ranging from waxing to head spa massages (I get head spa treatments out on the West Coast to exfoliate my scalp, they are so awesome and come across as hard to find!!). They also have a large selection of polishes and really comfortable massage chairs. Everything inside is new and updated. Only thing is there wasn't any music playing, so at times it felt too quiet. I enjoyed my experience and will be back when I am in town again and highly recommend this place! I'd also like to add to counter the one negative review - the towels were very fresh, the cuticle work was excellent, and the decor is anything but outdated.

I had a spa day with my daughter, niece, and my dad. Everyone was very satisfied with their…read moremanicure and pedicure. The atmosphere is very inviting, and all of the staff were very welcoming and patient. My daughter loved her manicure and pedicure, especially the scrub, hot towel, and massage. Everyone paid attention to details, was very professional, and attentive to our needs. The young lady working with my dad had him telling jokes. He was also so relaxed that he fell asleep before his service was done. She was so patient and handled my 82 year old dad with care. I can't wait to book a future appointment to try their new head spa and facial!

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