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    Vanessa Alexandra Studios

    3.7 (3 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

    By appointment only

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    Wax Me Baby - Wax Me Baby is a full body waxing studio that caters to both male and female clients. We are located in downtown Fairfax, VA.

    Wax Me Baby

    4.5(120 reviews)
    4.9 km
    $$

    12/2/23 If Return Of…read moreThe Mack was a big hit in 1996, then the return to Wax Me Baby should be too. Well I ended seeing Lisseth today at 3:50pm.  My original time should have been at 12pm, but work just got in the way. Lisseth ended up being my technician for the day.  I found out that Jocelyn R  only services females.  This would have been nice to see on the website so I wouldn't have wasted my time choosing her. Upon  entering Wax Me Baby, I was greeted by Lisseth.  Lisseth give off a cool vibe, but she was feeling a bit under the weather.   Since both of us were wearing masks, we both got down to business much quicker. Once undressed, I climbed onto the table using the little black towel to cover up...it wasn't necessary since  my lower anatomy was going to  be worked on.  Lisseth powdered up The Male Bikini Tight area and thighs. The feeling of the warm green Wax on my legs felt great.  Lisseth  proceeded to apply long lengths of wax to the areas that needed hair removal.    Lisseth wasn't really up for chitchat  and as she worked, her demeanor seemed to darken much like the ambience in the room.  It felt like it to me. Anyhow,  Lisseth  must be thinking of the game Need For Speed, because she was definitely going the distance on removing body hair.  Lisseth was going for speed. And I paid my dues. Time after time. Hair was left on my body. This is a serious crime.   The rush job I recieved wasn't to be admired.    If I hadn't  had a family emergency during my waxing, I would have caught the numerous patches of hair Lisseth missed. Granted Lisseth had back to back appointments with other clients, but upon looking at all the hair  that was missed, it's amateur hour at best.   Things just felt very different at Wax Me Baby this time around.  I doubt this review is going to win me any favors either...yet "it is not possible to accomplish something worthwhile without adverse effects elsewhere."   Since I said that, my review on this business  is the only worthwhile thing I got out of this experience.   I won't give this experience a total bust.  Lisseth  did do an excellent job at the clean up of leftover wax and this speaks volumes.  I overheard Lisseth greet another client as I was getting dressed.  From what I heard, the warmth in Lisseth's voice was much warmer than that what I received. Like she wasn't faking being polite.  I take this with a grain of salt.  Hopefully I am wrong. Once again, if I hadn't been in a rush to get home for a family emergency, I would have caught the missed patches of hair. If I had seen the missed patches of hair, things could have been different.   As it is, only annoyance is what I am feeling along with the tip I gave Lisseth.   This was round 2.  I am not sure if there will be a round three.  According to DMX "Won't be a strike three, 'cause I don't play fair I'ma look you in your eye while he hit you from the rear."   And so I guess I'm outta here for good. Ain't No Sunshine when it's on.

    3.8/5 Got a Groupon…read morefor my visit. Haven't had a wax in a while so I was super nervous. My waxer, Jada was nice but she didn't hold much of a conversation or explain aftercare. There were a few pieces of hair left but I didn't mind that too much. The hard wax definitely hurts more than sugar waxing. I forgot about the pain! Once you enter, they bring you to the studio room that had a bed with a small towel. Full transparency, the place didn't really seem "clean" the old towels were just thrown into a bin and was hanging out of the bin (yuck) and my finger touched something wet on the side of the bed as I was getting on. I'm hoping this was just a one time situation but I'd pay more attention to the appearance of the salon to make clients feel safe since we all come here vulnerable!

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    Allure Nail Bar - My daughter and SIL. We scheduled mani/ pedis for all the girls on Black Friday rather than shopping in the crowds.

    Allure Nail Bar

    4.2(194 reviews)
    7.6 km
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    Allure Nail Bar in Burke, VA was the MOST disgusting nail bar I have ever been to. I read good…read morereviews about Allure and thought I would try it out. What a complete disappointment. First off, the nail technicians that worked with me were very nice. So, I am sorry to throw them under the bus here. That was the only positive thing I can reveal about this place. From the moment I set foot in the nail bar, there were 3 nail technicians just sitting around chatting; no one greeted me until I stood at the counter for 10 minutes. The technicians just sitting and staring at me, said nothing, like, "Hello, welcome to Allure." After 15 minutes, I had several technicians try to rush me to pick a color and then disappeared when I was looking at the nail kiosks. Other nail technicians came by to ask me what I wanted then they also disappeared when I showed them a picture of what I had hoped to do with my nails and toes. One of the technicians waved her arms at to small kiosks and a display and said those kiosks (and display) were the only Gel colors available to me for what I wanted. When I picked out several of the colors, they told me they did not have them. Then, again, the technician waved her arms over the kiosks and display. Then, there was the issue of clear communication. Finally, I had to ask if I would be able to speak with someone in English because no one else was able to communicate with me (and I am not being mean here...I support cultural diversity and I love Vietnamese people and I was an ESOL teacher for 20+ years, so it is not a negative dig). Finally, I decided to go with a simple color that was available, but that was just the start of the horror. One huge red flag were the nasty nail polishes. These bottles of polish were like those out of a garbage can. They looked as if they had NEVER been cleaned---EVER; sticky gross caked on polish (all over the bottles) with visible handprints on the plastic bottle brush tops almost made me want to throw up. The polishes in the clear boxes were ALL disgustingly used 1000 times without ever being wiped down or thoroughly cleaned; the polish used on my feet was sticky and caked all over the top of the bottle, and the technician had to keep shaking the bottle to get polish out. It looked like the dregs of the dregs. I was so disgusted and disturbed by the polishes, I should have just walked out right then and there. Next, the filthy pedicure area was a sight. The chair arm rest table looked like someone had just eaten their lunch there and just left the grossness all over the little space. No one bothered to clean up. Maybe those three technicians just sitting around chatting could have done some clean up! Then I was told that the $60 Gel pedicure did not include taking off my two small toe calluses. This could easily be done with a scraper in two seconds, but it would have cost me another $15.00. I was dumbfounded that it was not included in the pedicure like it is at every other nail bar. My feet looked like ass despite the pedicure since calluses remained on the big toes. Unsightly! The technician's product and tool caddie were also filthy. There were crumbs on the surface, crud all over the products, other peoples' skin, dirt, and pieces of nail all visible on the surface. Some of the products had broken pump tops. Most alarming was that there was no visible antiseptic cleaner anywhere where tools are normally kept in jars. Nothing about that area was clean or looked like that it was even a priority. I am praying that I do not get some toe or foot fungus from that place! After the pedicure, I went over to have my nails done (Acrylic Gel). The nail bar was also just as disappointing and disgusting. Nail powder-dust everywhere, the technician's tools to remove the polish (sanding-file heads) were sitting in a gross, blackened, very unclean shot glass along with super glue tubes. The tools were clearly unorganized, uncleaned, and non- anti-bacterialized. The jar of the acrylic powder was so off putting (never ever cleaned or wiped down---crud all over the jars lid and around the threads of the jar were caked with grunge) and all lumpy. This gross acrylic powder display was in tandem with the dubious, cloudy, purple liquid whose jar was equally covered in filth. The technician then pulled out some random fat brush from a dirty drawer of tools and other junk. I was frozen in fear. Lastly, the UV light lamp was so crusty that when I placed my hands in it (like a cubby hole) I could feel the crumbly, lumpy, bumpy crud under my palms from so many who came before me. It is unfathomable that Allure Nail Bar in Burke, VA is not shut down for its terrible management for gross negligence in cleanliness and open display of filth in their products and their pedicure and manicure stations. Please DO NOT waste your health and money in this cesspool.

    This is the best nail place ever! It is super clean and the staff is the sweetest. The place is…read morevery well decorated and nice. If you are in the area and you need a good nail place you need to check it out.

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    Serendipity Wellness Studio

    Serendipity Wellness Studio

    4.8(337 reviews)
    10.9 km
    $$$
    Established in 2008
    Locally owned & operated

    Friendly staff and excellent services. I've been a customer since 2020 and I'm always satisfied…read morewith my experience. The environment is very soothing; they offer refreshments like tea and sweets, the bathrooms are always pristine, and the massage rooms are set up nicely.

    My friend and I were so excited to try this place because of the high reviews and limited places…read moreto select from in the area. We did the sauna and facials. Well needless to say, we will be on the hunt for a better spot- FOR SURE. Here's what our feedback was to the establishment since they asked, and I decided to share here in case it's helpful to anyone thinking about going here: "The overall experience was disappointing and did not meet the standards expected of a professional wellness or spa environment. The walk between buildings felt awkward and disjointed, and the areas where services were provided were visibly unclean. This immediately detracted from the sense of calm and comfort that clients typically seek when booking spa services. The sauna instructions were overly complicated and nonintuitive. Rather than supporting a seamless, stress-free experience, the setup required unnecessary effort and attention at a time when guests should be able to arrive, decompress, and enjoy the service. One of the facials was particularly concerning. The provider fell out of her chair during the session, left the room for approximately 15 minutes within the allotted service time, and complained openly about missing supplies that had not been ordered. Her presentation and behavior appeared impaired or otherwise not fully attentive, which was alarming in a setting where professionalism, focus, and client safety are expected. There were also sanitation concerns. Gloves were not worn during the sessions- in particular extractions & close facial work, which raised hygiene and safety questions. Given the nature of skincare treatments and direct contact with facial areas, adherence to clear sanitation protocols is critical. Both facials were performed below expected standards. Product application felt careless rather than intentional for both clients. Creams were applied in a manner that resulted in product entering the nostril area for both clients. In one instance, the technician had to awkwardly clean the inside of a nostril during the service, which was unexpected and uncomfortable (and something never experienced prior). In the other facial, cream entered the nostril and remained there throughout the session, creating concern about inhalation; the client ultimately had to clean it out herself after the session. This experience was distracting and far from relaxing. Additionally, massage and sculpting techniques reflected a noticeable lack of refinement and training, particularly for clients accustomed to higher-quality services. Overall, the experience lacked attentiveness, professionalism, cleanliness, and the level of care expected in a premium setting."

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