I've started going to Svetlana for her facial massages every few weeks and I've noticed a huge…read moreimprovement. I was carrying a lot of stress in my face, like dark under eye circles, puffy face, and just feeling heavy and weighed down especially around my jawline, smile lines, and outer corner of my eyes. After a few facials, my skin looks bright and glowing, and the corners of my eyes look less droopy and my jawline looks more defined. I absolutely feel and look amazing after every session. Every facial is customized depending on how my skin is doing. Svetlana knows just what my skin needs and I have a lot of confidence that she's helping me feel and look my best. Her facials are definitely worth treating yourself to!

Natalia has a wonderful way of making you feel special. She gives an amazing face massage and is…read moreexcellent with hair. I love short haircuts, and she always understands exactly what I want. She's also great with stylish kids' haircuts.

Thelma is wondering. Been going to her for over 10 years. She is excellent, thorough and fast …read more She is so sweet I will never go to anyone else for a Brazilian wax. Loyal customer here.

I want to start off with, I hate having to write bad reviews...however I think this needs to be…read moreshared. I was unaware of there being two locations, I had just went to the nearest one. I also booked with Telma because my normal wax lady did not have the availability I wanted and I refuse to go to EWC!! My first interaction of texting with Telma was bit of a red flag. She did ask for me to come earlier, but I guess since I didn't reply fast enough, that she had booked another client w/in 15 minutes of waiting for my response. When I got there for my appointment she was not there and I had to wait for her to come into the building. Once she got inside she had to prep then I got on the table and the waxing started. I was already kind of taken back by the fact that she was using the kind of wax that requires the paper strips. I am a regular wax / sugaring client so I know the pain the comes with it, but this pain was so much more intense. Once the waxing was finished and I had gotten into my car, I instantly was uncomfortable. When I used the restroom it burned just to wipe, I had my husband look down there and there was multiple pink / red spots from my skin being ripped. I am having to constantly put neosporin on those areas and be super gentle with it. I recommend doing your research before coming and maybe don't book a Brazilian here.

I have been a client of Tony DeMartile at his Aveda Sole' salon since 2003. He has never…read moredisappointed. He is the best hairstylist for curly hair that I have ever encountered. I always go away with a cut that lasts and lasts and lasts. This time I haven't seen him in six months. I have let my hair grow out till it's out of control but it still shows the style he created. Tony is the best! Also, his new location is so much fun! It's nestled into Saint Anthony's turnaround shop in Orinda that Tony single-handedly turned into a glorious goi d art treasure hunt. Relax. Get your best cut from a genuinely nice man in a fun environment. Enjoy!

I was going to visit a friend and I had some time to kill before she got home from work. It had…read morebeen two years since I got a haircut (I intentionally grow it out to donate). Getting a haircut seemed like a fun a productive way to spend my free time. I know nothing about the area, but I stumbled upon Sole's yelp page and it said that they were offering $20 off to book with Chelsea. I called and without asking, was told the Chelsea was one of the two stylists available during the date and time I requested. Perfect! Guy, who answered the phone was friendly and accommodating and asked a lot of questions about what I wanted to ensure I would have a good experience. It made me feel like they were very professional, and he really talked Chelsea up, saying she was super experienced, but just new to this particular salon, hence the yelp promo. He also gave clear parking instructions on the phone, which I appreciated. The atmosphere was really clean and welcoming, they immediately offered me water or tea. Chelsea was great. I wasn't particular about what exactly I wanted, but she listened and made suggestions and I totally trust her judgement. She was really calculated and took her time with me. I am sure I was her last appointment of the day, but I didn't feel rushed at all. She genuinely wanted to do a great job and I looked and felt great at the end of it. Like I said, I don't live in the area and I only get my hair cut once every two years, but I would still highly recommend this place and Chelsea. So if you do live in the area and need a haircut, give her a try.

I'm always able to get a same day appointment which is convenient. They do a ok job with regular…read moremanicure and pedicures. The shop is cute snd clean. Today was my third visit. The first visit was excellent. The second visit was good. And today the third visit was lackluster. I will not be back. It's disappointing that the services have fallen off. Today, I was the only person in the shop. I don't understand why the services were so poor. The technicians showed no enthusiasm and it felt like amateur night. I will not be returning.

I'm surprised I haven't updated my review since Nina took over! I recommend all of my friends to…read moresee Nina at Color Me Nail Spa--she is truly the best. She has a great personality, does excellent work, and always makes the experience enjoyable. They also offer, by far, the best pedicures in Orinda. You can tell she's put a lot of care into the salon as well, updating the chairs, floors, and overall space. I've been coming here for the past five years, and under her ownership, it's better than ever. Highly recommend!

My first time not my last time! Laura is a magician. 6 step pedi was fantastic. It's next door to…read moremy favorite barber Dave at Silver Fox Barber shop. Gentleman hair and those toe nails. 50 feet from each other! You can get yourself a beer after at Fourth Bore Tap Room which is 30 feet from hair and nails. Just do it!

Augh literally the most expensive gel manicure and gel pedicure that ended up coming off the next…read moreday! The lady who did the pedi took so long I didn't even get the massage and the lady who handled the mani did a total rush job. The mani lady gave the pedi lady the wrong nail polish (I had asked for the same for mani and pedi) and didn't even bat an eye when I told her. I know orinda is expensive but you would think the work would be worth it. Don't recommend.

Marry has been doing my eyelash extension for about two years.she is professional, knowledgeable…read moreand amazing in her job. My eyelash always look natural and I don't need to were make up or mascara and one more good point about her, she is able to work Mobil and come to you with all her job equipment. Orinda, Lafayette, moraga

Love Marry!! She was recommended to me from my previous Lash gal (she started a new career) and I…read morestarted to then see Marry. I love my lashes every time!!! They feel light, look natural and look great! She takes her time for my lashes to look perfect and I love how super flexible she is with booking my appointments. And she also waxes!! I definitely recommend Marry if you're in the Bay Area.

Used to come here many years ago, and had a wonderful return today. I saw Mia for a dip set with…read moretips and she really did an amazing (and time efficient!) job. She helped me create the perfect color I was looking for by layering 3 dip powders, and I couldn't be happier with them and their shape. I will be returning, as I have developed a life long gel allergy I regretfully gave myself from at home UV gel applications (don't do it! Leave it to the professionals!) luckily, the dip is still a safe option for me and my sensitivities, and I'm grateful to have a place in the area the specialized in dip powder. Lots of places offer it, but in my opinion no where else I've tried knows how to do it as well as dipping nails! Thank you Mia, I'll be seeing you again soon.

Ivy and her team are the BEST! I love my dips and especially all her specialties like cat-eyes,…read moreombré, chrome, etc... I'm always getting compliments on my nails and I owe it all to Ivy!

Beautiful salon, very peaceful, and Song is lovely to talk to. She takes great care in her work and…read moreI am always happy with the results.

I've known Kylie for years and she is such a wonderful person, I love her. I've been coming to get…read morewaxed by her and she does a fantastic job! The salon is cozy, cute, and so lovely. Kylie is warm, professional, friendly and I always look forward to coming to get waxed here. All of the merchandise is so cute too! Highly highly highly recommend this space for all your beauty needs :)

Perfect, cute and reasonably priced place to get timeless high-quality cut an color. The owner Gino…read morebrings years of experience and great sense of style and proportion. I'm very happy!

Went in for a haircut for my 16 year old girl. On the phone was quoted $65 and she was charged $95…read moreat the Salon. This is a very simple haircut with 3" cut off.......crazy prices!

My tennis captain and friend wanted to get pedicures after we played tennis nearby, and it was…read moreeither Elaine's or another place. I checked Yelp and the reviews for Elaine's were amazing, so there we went! I appreciated that they had many windows and doors open for better airflow and ventilation. I trusted that they were very COVID-safe. They had a lot of colors to choose from and they were very attentive and fun, doing a great job on our pedicures and cleaning up my toenail shape. It was a great afternoon of self-care and I loved the massage chairs and foot baths as well. I hadn't gotten a pedicure in over 7 years and now I'm like what was I doing? I have been missing out! My feet look so much better when I wear flip flops, I feel embarrassed to have worn sandals when I didn't have a pedicure on. I loved the other customers who came in for appointments (we were walk-ins) because they knew Elaine, and one had come there with her daughter years ago. (The other customer was a big, buff White man and I just love that he was a regular!) You can pay via Venmo so it's touchless. I would recommend Elaine's Nails to anyone in Orinda or the East Bay!

Excellent, efficient service and very reasonable prices. My nails and toes come out beautifullly!read more