I had a wonderful experience at Akshi Beauty Salon. I was able to make a last-minute appointment…read morewith the owner on a Sunday a couple of weeks ago, and she did a beautiful job threading my eyebrows, which others have found tricky to do. She did a fantastic job and they're still looking great weeks later! If I lived in the area (I was visiting from out of state), I would DEFINITELY return. The salon was spacious and clean, and the owner was friendly and really listens to what her clients want. If you need any eyebrow or facial services, make sure you book an appointment with Akshi Beauty Salon!

From the owner: Get ready to glow at Akshi Beauty Salon and let your beauty shine brighter than ever before!…read moreWhether it’s getting your eyebrows done, getting a relaxing facial or a beautiful Henna design - Akshi Beauty Salon is the place to be at! Visit us at: 457 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110 For appointments, call: 845-475-3025" Walk-ins are Welcome!

Let me preface this by saying that I called 45 minutes before they closed and they still took me…read morewhen I arrived just about 20 minutes before closing, which I appreciated very much.... They offer a free first service, and I got 2 services so this was a nice touch. All of the staff I encountered were pleasant and professional and I was out in about 10 minutes! While I was there the member performing my services (eyebrows and lip) showed me how they looked and I was very pleased. She cleaned up my eyebrows very nicely but didn't shape them very much, which didn't bother me as I was just looking for them to be straightened out. --Side note: the wax they use was very gentle, no paper glued to your face, just pulling off hot wax which was a very nice change.-- My only complaint comes now that I took a better look at home. My eyebrows are definitely cleaned up but they are some stragglers that I'll have to pluck, and although the wax was gentle it didn't seem to really pull all the hairs completely, I can tell I'll need a wax again very soon unfortunately. Overall I would recommend this place if you're in a time pinch like I was. The experience was pretty good and the service was speedy and professional. **I would've liked to give 3.5 stars but Yelp doesn't allow it, but they definitely deserve more of a 4 than a 3**

What should have been a 15 minute service, took 30 and was of incredibly poor quality. When I…read morearrived, I was asked if would be open to getting a free wax (it seemed as if the water was just finishing training or just finished training) and I agreed to this. I understand that training services aren't just that, but there's also a certain expectation of quality. I had a Brazilian that left a lot of hair behind and the waxer pinched me a number of times trying to get the wax strips off. As I was under a time constraint and had planned for a 15 minute service, I had to stop her after 30 minutes and leave without a complete wax. She was very nice, but the service was incredibly disappointing and left me frustrated

Nice clean salon. I recommend having Amber cut your hair. She's the only person I've trusted with…read moremy hair for three years!!! Amazing for short cuts and coloring.

I stopped by on a whim, based on online comments. I am located here in Troy for work for a few…read moremonths, so I decided just to go for it. And I am so glad I did. I got a color and haircut from Beth. I could not be any happier! She did an outstanding job. My friends at work were blown away. I absolutely love it! Thanks Beth

My skin looks and feels so different. Kate did wonderful work! I felt so relaxed and comfortable…read more My face got the attention and care it deserved. The products smelled great and Kate is experienced and knowledgeable about skin and products. She gave me so many wonderful tips. Even after a week, my face is so bright and fresh. Thank you so much! I will be returning!

Brought my mother, daughter and myself in for facials. Kate made us all feel welcome and at ease…read morewhich was great, because it was both my daughter and my first time having a facial and we didn't know what to expect. Kate is genuinely a delight to talk to. She is calm and informative. She took her time answering all our questions and we left feeling relaxed and refreshed. Highly recommend, we will be back.

My first visit to Renewal was last week and I am still walking on air after my massage appointment…read morewith Audra. She exudes warmth and professionalism and I felt taken care of as soon as she greeted me at the door. The massage space at Renewal is total zen vibes, from the music, to the lighting, to the heated table. Audra is the Real Deal when it comes to a masseuse. She has *excellent* technical expertise combined with intuition, kindness, and outstanding customer-centered service. I've had many massages but have never felt SO relaxed and taken care of throughout the whole experience, and the after-effects have been REAL. I plan to book an appointment with Audra at least once a month for the the foreseeable future -- she is a true healer.

From the owner: Renewal Skin Studio is proud to provide the Latham, NY and greater Capital Region community with…read moreexpert full-body waxing, corrective skincare, customized facials, dermaplaning, permanent makeup, and advanced skin treatments designed to help you look and feel your absolute best. We believe skincare is not one-size-fits-all, which is why every treatment is tailored to your unique skin goals, concerns, and lifestyle. Whether you are looking to improve acne, pigmentation, texture, sensitivity, signs of aging, or simply maintain healthy glowing skin, our goal is to provide results-driven treatments in a welcoming and relaxing environment. At Renewal Skin Studio, we believe healthy skin is built through consistency, education, and personalized care. From Brazilian waxing and full-body waxing to corrective facials, dermaplaning, Glo2 Facials, and permanent makeup services, we are committed to helping clients throughout Latham, Albany, Cohoes, Troy, and the Capital Region feel confident in their skin. We take pride in creating a boutique experience where clients never feel rushed or treated like just another appointment. Conveniently located in Latham, NY, our studio was designed with your comfort and experience in mind, offering convenient parking, a relaxing atmosphere, and personalized treatments focused on real, lasting results. We look forward to partnering with you on your skincare journey and helping you achieve healthy, radiant skin you feel confident in every day.

My wife and I went for facials (coupon) and also added couples massages. Wow! Amazing 60 minute…read moremassages and 60 minute facials left us both feeling incredible. I suffer from dry flaking skin on my face and use medication to help control it. After our facials my face showed no signs of dryness or flaking. We are now doing facials on the regular with the quality for such a reasonable price. All the staff are fun and vibe is really cool and laid back too! BE has been there for 10 years and it shows. Highly recommend their services.

I purchased a Groupon voucher for this 60 minute facial. It was AMAZING. I will certainly be going…read moreback.

Since the last review was left two years ago, I wanted to update Yelp that Kat is still the…read moreabsolute BEST. I echo everything in Susan's review: Kat is a perfectionist, professional, efficient and SO much fun. Since moving back to NY and trying a few places around CP, I tried Kat in June. I haven't missed an appointment since, and wouldn't go anywhere else! She uses hard and soft wax, will talk you through exactly what you want and makes the whole experience 10/10!!

Katerina is hilarious, terrifying, gorgeous, and welcoming, all at once. This woman understands…read morethat making a customer feel comfortable is absolutely necessary before ripping out all the hair in their ladybits. And Kat doesn't let you *not* feel comfortable. You WILL laugh and joke and chat and feel like you made a friend, and leave her business sort of stunned that you got all that plus a fantastic wax. You don't have a choice. Because Kat is THROUGH. I have never had a wax this smooth or this complete. She even denuded my lower belly ("this happy trail is not so happy") and parts of my upper thighs I'm too lazy to always shave ("it's messing up my masterpiece"). She used three different kinds of wax and was intensely efficient without ever making me feel rushed. She also didn't make me feel like a fat glob of rolling and undulating lard deposits, as is so often the case for big girls when we get waxed. She asked me to hold some of my skin tight, but I never felt grotesque or like I didn't belong there. I also had much less irritation than I've had with other wax experiences, and I really like that she didn't tell me to come back in four weeks. Six to eight. That seems so much more rational, manageable. Very refreshing. Bottom line: go see Kat. Your confidence will skyrocket ... but it might be difficult to resist the urge to show everyone how dang smooth you are down there.

Everything went well! Amanda & Paula welcomed me like family. Amanda listened carefully then…read moretrimmed & styled my hair till I looked like a movie star! "June's " was my beloved Mom (Peg Spain Murtagh)'s hometown Troy NY hair-salon home; now it's mine!

Asked Amanda if she could cut my hair with a picture I showed her, she said she could but to my…read moresurprise it was much shorter than I asked and I asked not to cut the ears more than half way up the ear ,they were both uneven. I was totally disappointed. I won't be going back.