Great atmosphere for being pampered. I made an appointment within 1 weeks time . Angie did just…read morewhat I wanted . I will be returning.

The hair and makeup... potentially one of the most stressful aspects of the wedding day. Unlike…read morethe dress, which you've tried on many times and can pretty much count on how it's going to look, the hair and makeup are subject to the vagaries of the weather and the good memory of your stylist from the "trial run". Scary stuff. You need to trust the person in whose hands you choose to place this responsibility. A lot. I was shocked to see that the West End Salon & Spa did not have any previous reviews on yelp. This place is seriously fantastic. If you are getting married anywhere on the north shore, one of the first things on your to-do list should be to make an appointment with Angie at West End. I recently got married in Gloucester , and waited longer than planned to address the issue of wedding hair. Since we are not from the area (and this geographic region is woefully sparse in yelp reviews), I relied on Google searches, and was relieved when I found the West End was willing to squeeze me in for a trial appointment 3 weeks before the wedding. However, i figured i would keep looking for other options until my appointment, because, really, what are the odds of finding someone great with such a quick search? From the moment i walked into the salon, I felt that I had gotten very lucky. The decor is tasteful, homey and funky all at once. The staff seemed wonderful - not a touch of the snotty attitude you see in some salons. It kind of feels like everyone is family, but also not in the bad way that you see in cheaper places where they are yelling across the salon to each other all day. This truly feels like Newbury St at a fraction of the price - the holy grail of the spa consumer. Angie, the owner, took a look at my Eva Longoria-inspired wedding 'do photo and got to work. Within 30 minutes or so she had perfectly executed exactly what I wanted. The girl is a genius with bobby pins and a curler! Anyway, it was perfect - I loved it as soon as she was done, and she even made suggestions for a few small tweaks that made me like it even better. It was clear that she understood the vision of what I was looking for. The makeup was just as great... I was introduced to mineral foundation, which i worried would not give enough coverage for such a photo-intensive event, but it looked so flawless that I immediately went out and invested in my own to use everyday. Here again, it was clear that Angie understood that I did not want anything too over-the-top, and the palette and style she chose fit my personality perfectly. On the day before my wedding, I was back at West End for a mani pedi. That was definitely the point where my stress was at an all time high, but the calming demeanor of Jan, who did my nails, proved to be just the thing I needed. She is truly a lovely woman and took her time to do a fabulous job on my nails. Two hours later, I emerged calm and relaxed (not the ideal for a lunch-hour trip, but in this case it was great). On the day of the wedding, Angie came out to the inn with one of her employees (I wish I could remember her name, because she was also great). Angie recreated my earlier look just perfectly, and all four of my bridesmaids ended up with beautiful up-dos themselves. Just as I'd noticed in my trial, she never made us feel rushed (which means a lot on such a stressful day). I truly could not have asked for a better experience, and the wedding party agreed. I enjoyed my experience with West End Salon so much that I am making the hour drive back there this coming weekend to try out their eyelash extension service. I've been interested to try this for awhile, and the prices here are incredibly reasonable compared to places nearer to the city. I will post an update! Overall, if you live in the North Shore area, or are planning a wedding there, I would heartily recommend a visit - truly a place that deserves your business!

This place, and specifically Sarah, were recommended by a friend, who'd had it recommended to her…read more I walked in at 9am to friendly faces quick to greet me. After a very brief wait during which I filled out my new client form, Sarah greeted me and off we went. She's friendly and professional, and did a great job with both cut and color. The other stylists nearby were friendly to me as well. I keep emphasizing the friendliness -- I normally don't pay attention to it as I don't go to a salon to make friends, but having read some of the other yelp reviews I thought I'd be walking into Mean Girls central. I'm glad I ignored yelp. I will be going back and highly recommend this place to others.

I first started going to this salon when I was really little and I had such long hair it took 3…read morepeople to comb it out! Sadly, I don't live in the area anymore, but sometimes I still get home and go to get my hair cut there. They're very professional and Dawn makes sure everything is in tip top shape. Stylists are regularly sent to trade shows, courses and other opportunities in New York City and beyond in order to bring back the freshest ideas and best products to the salon. Continuously striving for improvement, Ambiance will give you a relaxing and friendly experience, not to mention a professional, stylish hairstyle!

Hair was messed up in the back when I got home and I had to fix it myself. (Wash, dry and re curl…read moreit) Called for a refund but they "couldn't give refund" which is BS. Will not be going back there!! Waste of money.

I highly recommend Prette! I recently had my makeup done by Darla for a wedding. She was a pro;…read moreDarla is confident, efficient and personable! My eye makeup, foundation and brows were perfect! Plus my makeup lasted all night even though I cut up on the dance floor! Do not hesitate to go to Prette for your next event.

This beautiful space is filled with LIGHT and incredible energy from the crystals to the teachers…read moreand especially the owner! Danielle offers so much, from Kundalini Yoga classes, to energy work, Reiki healing sessions, breathwork, workshops and is able to connect in a way that no other spiritual teacher I've worked with can. Highly recommend booking a private session and going to one of her Yogic Flow classes. Check online first though!!! They aren't open all day because it's not a regular yoga studio, but a meditation/wellness center. Amazing addition to the area!

I was in need of a sanctuary, a place I could go to find some peace and create more space. And that…read moreis exactly why I go to this beautiful place! I am so grateful I was introduced to Danielle and found her center. Whether it's yoga, meditation or personal spiritual coaching (which has helped me immensely!) this is where I go. You will leave feeling elevated and centered. Highly recommend checking it out!

I grew up in the beauty business so I am very picky hiring a makeup artist. I needed my headshot…read moredone for my website and I had heard the buz about Jeramy. WOW he made me look younger than I am ! Is that possible ? YES if he is your makeup artist you will be blown away. When I called him he was on set doing a music video. So that should let you know he books up fast. You will fall in love with him and his services.

From the owner: Jeremy Anaya has been in the beauty industry since 2005. He's a self taught Artist but also has…read morebeen trained and certified by the numerous cosmetics lines that he had the privilege of working for. He specializes in TV Production makeup application, Editorial, Bridal, Special Event, Prom, and Photography makeup. He's known for his precision in his techniques and "Wow factor" talent. He also is very passionate about teaching the craft from New Anchors from the Boston area, to other professional Makeup/ Hair stylist, to the average everyday woman ( or man)! Jeremy is also a hair stylist and Photographer