Amanda is AMAZING! She is an absolute pro. Kelly is wonderful too. It is one of the highlights of…read moremy month getting my lash lift + tint done. So thankful to have a local expert to keep me looking fabulous!

Wow! This place is so amazing! Amanda waxed my eyebrows and did such a precise perfect job. I'm…read morehonestly so amazed. Highly recommend trying this place, way better than going to a nail salon or hair stylist!!!! I will never go anywhere else!

Organic products! Organic spa! I got my mom a massage here. My husband is in the Marines, so we…read moremove around a lot, and I'm always looking for an organic spa. As a big consumer of Environmental Working Group (EWG) information, I know that what you out on your body is just as important as what you put in your body. Journey uses highly effective and organic products that get great ratings by the EWG's Skin Deep Database (they have a free app, download it.). As far as I can tell, this is the only green spa offering organic facials, massages, and waxing in Culpeper or the surrounding areas. For anyone who cares about the safety of their skin care products, I recommend Journey all the way!

I'm so glad I found this spot on Yelp while looking for a local waxing studio. Journey is a super…read moresweet and calm woman who knows what's she doing! She takes her time and makes sure there's no hair left where you ask her to wax. Very relaxed atmosphere and she's super easy to talk to. Highly recommend her and will be back for more!

Hidden in plain sight on East Davis Street, Skintology, LLC is one of the best kept secrets in…read moreCulpeper. The tranquil spa atmosphere makes you feel like you have just stepped into your own private vacation hideaway, causing the noise of life to quiet. Ciera carries a calm, peaceful, and comforting energy that reduces any stress you may be carrying. Her focus is entirely on you, ensuring that you will leave your retreat rejuvenated and renewed.

Wow! What a wonderful facial. I splurged and got the hydroGLOW deluxe and it was so worth it. My…read moreskin feels incredible! Ciera was so knowledgeable, kind and calm and gave me realistic tips to keep my skin glowing. The space was clean, comfortable and super relaxing. Overall, Amazing experience! Can't wait to go again!!

A hidden gem in Culpeper. Loved every treatment I had. Very professional. Top notch from entry to…read moreexiting. Great membership program.

My wife set up a massage for me and it was great!! At the time I had a bad crock in my neck and…read moreknots in my back muscles but Chantelle did her thing and I was almost like new when I left thr session. It was definitely worth the money and I will be back again.

Hannah is absolutely amazing. The whole team was very accommodating and friendly. Had my very first…read morefacial and definitely saw a difference at the end. I can't wait for my next appointment.

I had a wonderful pedicure by Jasive today. She was very kind and efficient. I feel so much better…read more It was very relaxing. Can't wait for the next one.

I am originally from Pittsburgh and I was visiting family in Culpepper when I decided that I was…read moredue for my monthly massage. I got in contact with wellness, and they scheduled me with Megan, she was exceptional! I honestly wish that they had some thing similar to the spa closer to me because I would do it monthly. My massage was amazing, and Megan appeared to be very educated with meditation, the body as well as the mind. I will defiantly go back the next time I'm in Culpeper.

Elements Wellness Spa is the best spa in Culpeper! I've been there more times than I'd like to…read moreadmit. I like that each therapist has their own technique. My husband and I had a wonderful couples spa day here. We can't wait to come again.

I had the best facial of my life! Bello Muse gives a customized facial experience and my skin is…read morestill glowing days later. I just turned fifty and my daily skin care is face cleanser and moisturizer. After my facial my skin felt and looked noticeably younger. As you can see I have forehead lines, deep creases btwn my eyes, and around my mouth and smile lines. Her facial massage and treatments took years off my face!

Rebecca is wonderful, she has such a calming spirit and really knows how to create a relaxing…read moreenvironment. My skin always feels and looks incredible after a facial, and I know I can trust that she's looked into her products and is knowledgeable about what is in them and what they're for.

Inquired in a message what I wanted/how my hair is currently & they gave me 2 stylist options:…read morePatti & Jamie. They recommended a free consultation, so that's what I made. I filled out their long, detailed form online about my consult. Jamie approved the consult via email. I drive 40 mins there to see Jamie just to be told by her that I didn't need a consult and that she would do my hair, but blonding is not her expertise and that someone else would do blonding better than her. I told her that she was recommended via email so I was confused. And yes, I did say I wanted to go blonde in the online form and that my hair was black. They do not communicate well with each other there or maybe Jamie was not having a good day. I will not try to go back there.

This was my first time having Patti M "master stylist" as my stylist. She was prompt for my…read moreappointment. Firstly she was very rough brushing out my dry hair. I feel like it's pretty much commonly known that when brushing tangled hair to grab above the spot you're brushing to prevent hurting the client, ripping out hair unnecessarily, and damaging the hair. I think she didn't want to take the time to clip up a couple of sections so she could brush it the right way. So she held up one section of hair with one hand and then roughly brushed with the other hand. I told her it was hurting and she gentled up. She washed my hair perfectly fine. No issues. When she was partially through cutting my hair, I was mentioning how I want my bangs cut where when they were blow dried that they did the swoop back (kind of like curtain bangs) and she stops me mid sentence and says "wait you don't think I'm going to blow dry your hair smooth right? Cause I don't have time for that. Your hair is too long and would take too long." I was a little surprised but mentioned that the website said the cut came with a blow dry and style. She said yes it does but that I'm not the typical client and they don't assume someone has hair as long as me. My hair is mid back length, when yes is longer than some but isn't extremely out of the norm. Anyway she agreed that the website says it includes a blow dry and she would blow dry it, just not "smooth it out". I'm not really a controversial person and I do understand that she might have had other clients, so I said sure that's fine any type of blow dry you have time for is fine. Then at the end she left my hair about 60% dry with some slight diffusing as her version of styling. Still very wet. So I walked out of the salon after paying for a $75 haircut, style, and blow dry in the middle of winter and 5 months pregnant with my hair still very wet and not styled at all. Epic fail. This was my first time at this salon. The above review for Patti M reflects on the business as a whole too. The website specifically mentions that the cut at this salon includes a blow dry and style (which for $75 seems pretty fair). The website also specifically mentioned that " Throughout your service you may have one of our assistants help with Shampooing, treatments, finishing and small color applications." Indicating that at the very least, an assistant should have been available to finish up the blow drying process (which I have had at other salons). There were 3 other individuals working at the salon at the time of my appointment and one of them even specifically mentioned being "on the clock", when Patti announced that she wouldn't be able to finish drying my hair no one else offered to assist. I have never in my life walked out of a salon with wet hair, let alone for $75. I won't be returning. This also makes me understand why this salon had same day appointments when every other salon in Culpeper and Warrenton were booked. I will make sure I book ahead of time at another salon so I can actually have my hair finished.

TLDR summary: Melia is incredibly talented with a variety of extensions and helps you choose the…read moreright kind for you and your hair. She's a master at color matching and blending the extensions (so no one knows you bought most of your hair!) If you're interested in longer and/or fuller hair, it's a no brainer to see her for her expertise. On top of that, I love chatting and laughing with her. She's amazing at her craft and as a person. 5+ stars!!! I have been getting my hair cut and colored at Smitten for several years. With fine hair that falls flat and looks oily by the end of the day, I looked into extensions to give me that thick, Instagram-worthy mane I always wanted. My stylist, who I've trusted with my hair for years, spoke so highly of Melia so I knew I was in good hands. In the consultation, Melia explains the different types of extensions and based on your hair type, lifestyle, and how you wear your hair, recommends the best type of extension for you. She answered all my questions and was up front about everything -- how to take care of the extensions, how long they last, costs, etc. I didn't feel any pressure during the consultation; it's clear Melia wants to help you make the best decision for you and your hair. I got my extensions installed one day after work. My color match was absolutely perfect. I'm naturally a brunette with blonde balayage, and Melia's recommendation to order two different shades of hair was spot on. Once installed, Melia blended the extensions perfectly. The next day at work, I had a few coworkers who knew something was different but couldn't put their finger on what changed. Even though I added several inches and bundles of thickness, it was impossible to detect my shoulder length hair from my extensions. Over the past year, I haven't had much (if any) issue following Melia's guidance on how to care for the extensions. Melia is clearly extremely talented with extensions. Her work speaks for itself. On top of her talent, she's also a truly wonderful person. As someone who gets antsy sitting for too long, I was most apprehensive about the appointments to move-up my tape-ins every 8-10 weeks. But Melia is so incredibly fun and personable and I truly look forward to sitting in her chair for a couple of hours every two months. There's no issue with my original stylist still doing my color (I could never cheat on her!) During my consultation, Melia assured me this wouldn't be a problem and she's helped me to coordinate my appointments. It's been seamless to see both of them, and I know this is true for other clients. This speaks to Melia's integrity and ability to work well with the other stylists at Smitten. I've had my tape-ins for a little over 8 months. Just last week at my move-up appointment, I asked Melia about the one step weft I saw on her Instagram. I've taken pretty good care of my tape-ins so Melia told me I had one more round left in them, to have them for a full year. With some events and trips planned for the spring, I decided to order the new hair to install at my next appointment in two months. I'm looking forward to trying a new type of extension. And of course to hang out with my girl Melia :)

I have been coming to Smitten for about 3 years and then a year ago decided I wanted to try hair…read moreextensions. I shared with my previous stylist what I was thinking and she grabbed Melia for a consultation. Melia specializes in hair extensions and met with me to go over and all questions, expectations, etc. I felt comfortable with her immediately and knew I was in good hands. Melia color matched my hair that day and gave me all the details about various hair extension types. We decided on tape-in's. I ordered my hair a few days later and then 2 weeks later, had my first appointment for install. For those considering getting extensions, Melia will tell you about all the hair extension options and make sure to help you choose the best option for you. Let me tell you, she knows what she's doing and is such an expert that you will not regret getting them!! To be honest, I was nervous about getting extensions initially. Fortunately, my hair is naturally blonde so I have never spent a lot of money on my hair. I was ready for a change and ready to indulge! Hair extensions are not cheap and they shouldn't be. You pay for the hair first for it to be ordered and then for Melia's skilled genius to install them! If you want it to look natural and beautiful and stay attached to your head/hair, you need a perfectionist professional like Melia! She talked me through the purchase and install, showed me what she was doing, and went over all specific details about how to take care of my new hair. The hair she recommends is extremely nice quality. This is very important because you want the hair to look as natural as possible and last a long time. She let me know the hair itself would last about a year, depending on how I maintained it and that I would need to come back for adjustments every 8-10 weeks, which I do religiously! I am a bit of a rule follower when it comes to personal care so I have followed Melia's instructions very closely and it's really paid off! I can dry my hair normally and curl it, use my fave products (seriously, the Bumble and Bumble products at the salon she recommended - Thickening Dry spun Texture Spray, Dry Oil Finishing Spray, and Dry Shampoo are amazing and all smell so delicious.) My hair and the hair extensions are very healthy. I have not regretted getting extensions for one second. Again, I attribute this to Melia's talent! With the tape-in extensions I originally got, I was able to wear them for about 11 months. By the end, they were shorter and really just adding volume to my hair because since I took such great care of my hair with the extensions, my hair really grew out! Which was my goal. New year, new hair though! Recently, within the last 2 weeks, I got the tape in extensions taken out and the one step weft extensions put in. Same deal, I ordered the hair (I had it expedited because I wanted to make sure the hair arrived by my appointment date and it only took a few days to come into the salon). The hair itself cost about the same as the tape-ins, but the initial install is a bit more expensive. They will need to be adjusted every 8 weeks or so, but the adjustment appointments are less expensive than the tape in adjustment appointments. Overall, the cost shouldn't deter you from getting the one step weft extensions, just the price of looking and living your absolute best life! I'm loving these even more than the tape-ins. They feel more natural on my scalp, but just like the tape ins, blend in so well with my actual hair. It's truly amazing. Maintenance and upkeep of the one step wefts is very similar to the tape-ins and just 2 weeks in from having them, I barely notice they are attached to my head. I get the most amazing compliments too, which makes me feel awesome! I am SO happy I started seeing Melia. Not only is she a complete rock star at hair extensions, but she also shaped my hair to blend in perfectly with the extensions. She is extremely good at what she does and it just seems like her personal goal to make you look the absolute best you have ever looked. Whether that's a haircut, hair extensions, styling, etc. I feel like a million dollars whenever I leave Smitten! I have surrounded myself with an awesome team of caring, talented people when it comes to my hair/nails/skin routine. I am so glad that Melia is a part of my team now. I always look forward to seeing her, chatting with her, catching up. It's so cool to have a connection with the people that make you look and feel your best. Melia is personable, positive and bubbly, as well as extremely gifted at what she does. I cannot recommend her services enough or say enough wonderful things about her as a person. She's my cheerleader and just generally so supportive! Plus, she has killer outfits, and always has some fun hair style. I trust her completely and I know she's going to make me look and feel my best. I wish I could give more than 5 stars because that's how truly awesome I think Melia is!