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Australia

Maroubra

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Ravina's Beauty Studio

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submitted 3/20/2007

 

10 Facial and Threading.  This is the one and only salon me and my friends go to!!! The facials are relaxing and the threading is excellent!!!
Ravina's Beauty Studio

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submitted 9/2/2005

 

10 The BEST Eyebrow Specialist in town!! GREAT HOSPITABLE environment.
Ravina's Beauty Studio

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submitted 4/29/2005

 

10 I had threading which was fantastic!! She gets the shape so well... I'm a regular there!

Melbourne

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Beauty on Collins

website

submitted 6/5/2006

7

The threading was not bad but the prices were exorbitant. AU$50 for upper lip and eyebrow ($25 each). On a positive note, very conveniently located in the city.

Cuts on the Edge

submitted 8/06/2006

10

Eyebrow threading and Shahnaz Facial. Very affordable, and results were really nice . I was looking 10 yrs. younger next day.

Cuts on the Edge

submitted 7/18/2006

10

Threading and facial. Very homey and friendly service.

Roop Rani

submitted 5/24/2006

10

Great service and absolutely loved the end result. Highly recommended and very affordable prices.

Roop Rani

submitted 4/17/2006

10

Eyebrow threading. The service was great, and the price is very cheap.

Roop Rani

submitted 5/18/2005

8

Probably one of the only threading salons in Melbourne.

Sydney nSW 

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Ciao Bella

submitted 3/14/2006

 

10 The girls go out of their way to make you comfortable; a male having a brazilian!
Star Spa and Salon

website

submitted 2/5/2007

 

10

Massage and Facial.  Wow!! This has to be one of the best hotel spas I've ever been to. Perfect after a 14 hour flight!!. Handily located in the Star Hotel and Casino in Sydney.

Toronto nSW

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You Beauty Salon & Spa

submitted 6/17/2007

 

10 Spajet Body Infusion. It was an amazing treatment, the salon is beautiful and the staff are very attentive. The treatment I had there was up there with Treatments I have had at 6 star salons and spas around the world. Would thoroughly recommend it to anyone.

Belgium

Brussels

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Jean Claude Beguine

Chausee de Charleroi branch

 

submitted  4/15/2005

1

They are supposed to be colour specialists, but after showing them the exact color I wanted in THEIR magazine, they got it completely wrong. They ruined my shirt with dye and when I went back to complain about the wrong colour highlights, I had to insist at least five times until they reluctantly patched up the front of my hair with the colour  originally asked for. No offer to pay for the shirt though. 

Canada

Calgary, AB

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Diva Spa Mount Royal Village

submitted 6/21/2006

9 For the first time ever, I was not happy with the highlights from my regular stylist. When I asked for a correction the salon was very accommodating. My regular stylist was not available so I was booked with a different colourist. She reassured me that it happens sometimes and that I have every right to be satisfied. My regular stylist never made me feel badly either and I was extremely happy with the outcome. As a result they have me as a devoted and loyal client.
Elaments Salon & Day Spa

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submitted 8/14/2005

1 I went to get a trim with blonde highlights and walked away with Ronald McDonald bright permanent orange hair, and a $230 bill, which they refused to fix it or give me any money back.
Hair Kix & Esthetics

submitted 3/30/2007

10 Pedicure, face threading and facial. I had a gift certificate for all that. She is amazing in all she has a special touch. She gave perfect name for her touch of joy. She really has that.
Hair Kix & Esthetics

submitted 1/24/2007

10 Colour , highlight and hair cut.  I've always had bad lucks with stylists until I started going to this salon. Very beautiful and friendly environment. They do all they can to help you pick the right colour and haircut that make you look perfect and new person.
Hair Kix & Esthetics

submitted 1/14/2006

10 I saw this site and tried threading by Charu.  She is really good and very friendly and her place was nice and clean Which I liked.
Hair Kix & Esthetics

submitted 10/17/2005

10 I had a facial and threading. Both were great. It was my best facial and brow threading ever.
Hennessey Salon & Spa (Southcenter)

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submitted 10/14/2007

2 Hair cut and style.  Stylists don't actually listen when you describe the cut you would like.
Lavoom

submitted 3/12/2007

9 Threading. The lady was so nice, and did a wonderful job. Definitely will go back.
Lushus Concepts

submitted 11/39/2007

10 Eyebrow threading. I had my brow threading done many times before but never the shape Charu gave me.  She is one of the best.
Lushus Concepts

submitted 10/17/2007

10 Eyebrow and face threading. I had my threading done few times by others it was ok job and then my friend told me about Charu. She is one of the best I found and she didn't even cut me. Great job Charu.
Lushus Concepts

submitted 7/11/2007

10 Facial, threading. I moved from US and I found Charu through my friend for facial and face threading. It was awesome.
Raymond-Henessey in Market Mall

submitted 9/11/2005

3 I was absolutely appalled by the treatment I received when I went in to have a correction done. I was not happy with a color and cut my regular stylist had done and requested to have it corrected by someone else. Their technical director treated me horribly and made the comment "will anything make you happy?" I was made to feel like a criminal for complaining. They did refund the service, however I was humiliated and am now walking around with horrendous hair.
Strands Hair Designs & Esthetics

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submitted 9/13/2007

10 Eyebrow threading and hair color. I had my eyebrows threaded and hair cut & color done in this salon. The stylist Teri and esthetician Rupy are amazing. Good job guys.
Strands Hair Designs & Esthetics

website

submitted 2/23/2007

10 I recently move from Toronto and I found this salon through your website.  When I went there I was welcome with warmth and I really liked the way they did my threading and my brow shape was amazing.
The Styling Company

submitted 2/4/2007

1 Eyebrow Threading.  I have had my eyebrow done for over 10 years but this was the worst experience I have EVER had.  My eyebrows are now uneven and I have been spending 2 days trying to fix her mistakes. She also left many strays.  This salon is not recommended at all.
The Styling Company

submitted 12/28/2005

10 Bina was fantastic! I confidently recommend her to ANYONE looking to have threading done. Bina was very gentle yet efficient -- my eyebrows look awesome!
The Styling Company

submitted 12/20/2005

1 I told Bina not to use wax - I wanted just threading and she didn't listen. Because I use Retinol A cream the wax pulled off my skin. She didn't give me a refund nor did she feel responsible - these things happen was her response.
The Styling Company 9 I had threading,  a haircut, colour & highlights, and  Pedicure.  I found the staff nice, easygoing and knowledgeable doing good quality work. The salon does great threading-ask for Bina!!

Edmonton, AB

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Maxim Hair and Body

submitted 3/9/2007

1 Foils. The girl screwed up my hair color. I could still see roots and then refused to fix it for free.
Perugia

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submitted 7/29/2007

3 Eyebrows. Job was ok, not too good, not too bad, atmosphere OK, but price twice as much as any spa charges currently.

Aldergrove, BC

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Best-Way Beauty Hair Care

submitted 12/8/2006

8 Style. Wonderful.  I like the way of your managing.

Vancouver, BC

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Creative Salon 1 The girls there are terrible and don't know how to wax.  They bruised my arms badly.
New Vision

submitted 8/14/2005

9 You go in - wait max 5 minutes - take your seat - there is a group of women rotating the threading chairs - 5 minutes and $5 later you walk out with gorgeous eyebrows!
New Vision 10 For only $5 dollars you get excellent eyebrow threading.
Rain Salon 10 I got a haircut there.  It's a nice atmosphere and everyone is very nice.

Victoria, BC

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Changing Times Salon

submitted 4/10/2007

9 Hair Cut.  I have my hair cut there by a stylist named Vanessa and she is great. She listens to your needs and cuts the way you like it. She does not rush and I am very happy with the results.

Fish Hair Salon

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submitted 4/30/2006

10 I had an amazing cut and my colour is fabulous. People are stopping me on the street constantly.

Winnipeg, MN

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Rouge

submitted 11/10/2005

10 Arianne is amazing! I looove her! She always does a fab job on my friend and after I went there for the first time I cannot wait to see her again! Very cool chick who not only can give an amazing haircut, but also fab color!

The Magic Room

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submitted 9/16/2006

10 Kiren is the best when it comes to threading. I have been going to her for 2 years. She's shapes your brows just right, not too thick and not too thin. I have had Honey and Stella do my brows before, but their not as good as Kiren. If your going to do threading, go to Kiren.

The Magic Room

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submitted 8/21/2005

6 The only person at the Magic Room that can do a decent job at threading is Honey (Edmonton St. location). She's excellent at what she does. The worst thing about the Magic Room is how overpriced it is, particularly for a service like threading.

Brampton, ON

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Creatively Beautiful Makeup & Hair

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submitted 9/13/2006

10 Wedding makeup & Hair.  They were all so professional and their talents are second to none. They really made me look and feel like a princess. Thanks go out to C.B. and the team there. 

Brantford, ON

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Adolfo and Robert Galluppi

submitted 5/10/2007

1 Hair cut. Absolutely the worst hair cut I have ever seen or had. I have been to three other stylists, all of whom have said that they cannot even fix it. 

London, ON

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DeVoG

submitted 4/12/2006

2 They gave me highlights that were about an inch away from the roots, a disgusting colour - not at all like the picture I brought in. and that completely made my hair like straw. I brought yet another picture to show the bangs i wanted- long and thin like Tyra Banks. What I got were bangs about half an inch long that stuck straight up. Also, it took absolutely forever.

DeVoG

submitted 1/29/2006

10 Thank God I found these experts in hair extensions. I LOVE my hair.

North York, On

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Ray Daniel Salon & Spa

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submitted 7/31/2007

10 Eyebrow Threading. My first time trying out this Salon/Spa. Ella was amazing and the price very affordable. Her room however was not as clean as I would have liked it. Her work though is fantastic. I will definitely be using her in the future.

toronto, on

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Ambiance Day Spa

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submitted 1/31/2007

10 Threading & Waxing. The service was great and what an expert for threading.  Ravila is great and goddess of skin care. I will not allow anybody to touch my skin .She is a great professional and wonderful person.
Ambiance Day Spa

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submitted 9/14/2006

10 I moved from England and was looking for a spa who offers threading services.  a wonderful experience. I would recommend this spa to anyone.
Ambiance Day Spa

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submitted 9/14/2006

10 Threading full face and eye brows. This an excellent spa for threading, anyone who is afraid of pain , go to Ambiance pain less threading experience is waiting for you.
Ambiance Day Spa

website

submitted 10/26/2005

10 I just moved to Toronto from Vancouver and had to leave behind the Queen of the Brazilian Wax a.k.a. Jacqueline from Opus Salon. I was nervous to try out another aesthetician and then I found Nina at the Ambiance Day Spa. Her braziians are fast, painless, detailed and run for about $50. The price may seem on the high side but it's worth paying in order to get someone with experience.
emc2

website

submitted 6/5/2007

10 Eyelash extensions. Left eyelash set fell off 15 minutes after leaving salon, and was told they would last 4 weeks. When I went back to get my money back, they were rude and didnt even appologize for my 2 hr. sitting time. They didnt even offer to rmove the right eyelash set. They told me to get them off myself with vaseline.
Ambiance Day Spa

website

submitted 1/21/2005

10 I had a facial and threading.  Ravila is a great professional.  She's got magic hands.  For a wonderful experience, visit them.
Gee Beauty

website

submitted 7/23/2007

5 Facial. The Ultimate facial burned my skin. It was awful and I had red marks all over my face. This was the first thing my husband noticed when I arrived home!
Gee Beauty

website

submitted 1/4/2007

10 Eyebrow threading. Lovely spot. Great staff who do a great job.
Loki

submitted 2/12/2007

1 Hair cut. The stylist did not listen to anything I wanted done. I wanted to keep my length and I went from waist-length to shoulder length hair. I was not asked what kind of hairstyle I wanted, or whether or not I wanted bangs (which i was given). Overall, a very bad experience with very bad service!!
Pantages Spa

website

submitted 2/4/2007

10 Massage, facial, hair style.  have never had such a pleasurable and relaxing experience at a spa! Pantages Spa was a dream!

Westmont, QC

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Spa Phoenix

submitted 1/9/2007

1 Facial, massage. This place is  located in a down and out basement mall. I went with my daughter and both of us felt extremely uncomfortable. I've had far better service elsewhere.

Cayman Islands

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Sameena's Beauty Centre

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submitted 3/14/2007

10 Very Clean and Very Friendly.

Ireland

Dublin

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Fusion Hair

submitted 6/6/2005

2 I wanted a cut and semi-permanent hair colour.  I was quoted €50 for the cut and approx €40-€45 for the semi. The bill came out to €115.00 which I paid out of embarrassment. I realized they had charged me €75.00 for the semi. After 2 weeks plus I plucked up the courage to phone the salon and tell the head of the salon that I was not happy.  His answer was that he uses Aveda, that's how much it costs and he was giving no explanation as to why I was charged so much. I would never go back there!!!
Neelu's

website

submitted 7/21/2006

10 Eyebrow threading. She was very rude. No shape at all. Very thin eyebrow. Not customer friendly.
Neelu's

website

submitted 5/18/2005

10 Neelu is a lovely lady, eyebrows always look fab!!!
Urban Wax

submitted 6/27/2005

10 Best Brazilian bikini wax I've ever had!
Whetstone Hairdressing

submitted 11/10/2005

10 Many girls at work told me about this salon and I have to say it was an amazing experience. I had a girl called Gemma who listened to me and talked me through a few options, methods, and prices. She was warm and friendly and put me at ease. I got a full head of foils and they are amazing.  It cost a 135 and got my makeup done for free at the end. They use Aveda and I must say my hair feels great.

Maldives

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Serena Spa

submitted 6/27/2005

10 Very traditional manicure.

New Zealand

Auckland

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Exile

submitted 10/11/2007

10

Threading. Debbie is a star, totally recommend her. She's so beautiful and funny as well. The best eyebrows in town!

Exile

submitted 10/11/2007

10

Threading. Debbie is the best of the best when it comes to eyebrow shaping. Best eyebrows in NZ. I love mine!

ME

submitted 10/11/2007

10

Threading. By far the best eyebrow designer in NZ. I've been Debbie's client for almost 3 years now and my eyebrows are just beautiful!

ME

submitted 10/11/2007

10

Eyebrow Threading. I've never ever thought I could have my brows looking like this. Debbie is just incredible, I'm totally addicted!!

ME

submitted 10/3/2007

10

Eyebrow threading. The best eyebrow designer ever! She did an amazing job, changed completely my uneven eyebrows, they're perfect now! I totally recommend Debbie Delgado.

Sanchelli

submitted 10/11/2007

10

Brow threading. Can I rate more than 10? Debbie has been the eyebrow queen in Auckland since she moved here. I couldn't be happier with the shape of my eyebrows, even strangers stop me to ask about them!

Top to Toe Beauty

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submitted 6/18/2005

10

This by far was the best facial I have ever hand (it was was by Gill)

Philippines

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Emphasis Salon

submitted 9/21/2006

10

Great ambiance in the salon and the threading left my eyebrows in beautiful shape. Definite recommendation.

F Salon

submitted 7/03/2007

1

Foot Spa.  I decided to have a foot spa to relieve stress, I really did not feel it at first until I arrived home. My feet are tingling not from the mint lotion but because it has a lot of cuts, scratch and scrapes whatever you call it. It's terrible!

F Salon

submitted 6/15/2006

1

They have ruined my hair. I ask for their opinion on how to achieve  dark red highlights  and they advised  highlights  (yellowish white) followed by cellophane (Red). After the  procedure the highlights  were extreme red, not the agreed upon color. I complained and they repeated the cellophane with a dark brown color, which they promised to last for 3 months. After barely a week, the dark brown color was wearing off and the bright red color started to show. After a few more days, some of my hair retained the bright red color and some began to wear off and is showing the yellowish white color. In 2 weeks, my bright red color became orange and some are almost white. Not to mention, my hair was severely damaged is   falling off .

F Salon

submitted 5/15/2006

8

The haircut was good.

Manila

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Basement Salon

submitted 5/16/2005

1

The stylist was inconsiderate  answering his phone 5 times during my appointment.  He was pressed for time since his next customer was already there, so my haircut was terrible.

Basement Salon

submitted 3/12/2005

10

I had a cut and color.  It's a great, great place.

South Africa

Johannesburg

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Tanaz

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submitted 2/13/2006

8

Very good.