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Lavande Nail Spa
Category:
Beauty Salons
355 Santana Row Ste 1020
San Jose,
California 95128
(408) 983-1222
There are many things I'd do for a smooth feet and perfectly polished nails, but risking some...
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There are many things I'd do for a smooth feet and perfectly polished nails, but risking some flesh-eating bacteria disease in a sweatshop like environment are not on the list.
With its airy interiors and French country antiques (the Santana Row location doesn't hurt either), Lavande Nail Spa makes you feel like you're in Provence, not some drab strip mall. In other words, you're really being pampered. But you don't have to pay $40-50 like at other posh salons in the South Bay.
A basic pedi costs $25!
Lavande has a dozen or so pedicure stations, where a businesslike esthetician will soak your feet in cucumber scented water and get down to business. The polishes are all Essie and OPI and are all current, stylish colors like deep reds and sheer pink and beige.
Walk-ins are usually available M-F, but appt. necessary for the weekends.
Aside from manis and pedis, Lavande also has facials and massages. I'll have to try them next time. This review is for the Santana Row location, but Lavande also has two shops in San Francisco.
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Umbrella Salon Inc
Category:
Beauty Salons
135 W Santa Clara St
San Jose,
California 95113
I wasn't sure what to expect, it was my first time there, and I just couldn't believe the cut. ...
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I wasn't sure what to expect, it was my first time there, and I just couldn't believe the cut. Ken is amazing with scissors.
The shampoo before the cut was incredible. The most relaxing massage ever!!
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I have been going to this gym for almost a year and I love it. The staff is so friendly and i have...
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I have been going to this gym for almost a year and I love it. The staff is so friendly and i have become friends with like all of them. The cardio room has plenty of machines, the only time when it is bad is like around 7 and 8 pm when it gets a little crowded. The weight room is also good too, they have a large variety of weights and machines, some women are a little affraid it seems to go into the free weight area because there are a lot of giant men, but i seem some occasionally. I also have a trainer, she is really nice and knows what she is talking about. I have heard some people say that the trainers seem to be worried about other things around them, I do agree with that just by what i have seen the other trainers do, but not mine she is really concerned about me and my well being. The locker room is a little small but its not that big of a deal. I would really reccomend this gym to anyone who just wants to go to a casual yet qualified place to work out.
Pros: Staff, Cardio room, Weights, Areobics room, casual
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We went to Henson's Bridal today to search for my cousin's wedding dress. We started out at...
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We went to Henson's Bridal today to search for my cousin's wedding dress. We started out at David's Bridal (3111 Stevens Creek Blvd), where a snooty consultant turned us away because we didn't have an appointment...they were supposedly booked solid even though there were only 2 brides there at the time! David's Bridal ended up having a cancellation, and gave us the 12pm slot. We decided to go to another bridal store while waiting and found Henson's right down the road. It was a nice store, well organized. We were greeted by friendly consultants, no appointment necessary and we could pull any dress we wanted, which wasn't allowed at David's Bridal; where we had to trust the consultant would pull the right dresses according to our ideas. The consultant selected the most beautiful dresses for my cousin, each one fitting her perfectly. It was a hard decision, but we helped my cousin narrow her choices to 3 dresses before heading back to David's Bridal. After lunch, we went back to Henson's and my cousin tried on the top 3 favorites again...choosing one of them as her dream dress. It's stunning, unique and a great value! Her wedding is only 4 months away and they will be able to get it in time. Alterations cost extra, which seems standard at most bridal boutiques now, including David's Bridal, but that can add to the cost of the total purchase price. The thing I didn't like was that they don't allow photography, probably to discourage finding the perfect dress and then buying it elsewhere, but it would have been nice to have some pictures to compare to the ones we took at David's Bridal. Overall it was a great shopping experience and it was personal...a wonderful wedding planning memory.
Pros: Atmosphere, no appointment necessary
Cons: Photography not allowed
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Aimee's Way Skin Care
Category:
Beauty Salons
2100 Curtner Ave #I
San Jose,
California 95124
(408) 879-9424
I'd been scarred physically and emotionally by a well-known dermatologist in Los Gatos. When...
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I'd been scarred physically and emotionally by a well-known dermatologist in Los Gatos. When things started to go wrong for me, he and his nurses abandoned me. I was completely distraught. That's when I found Amy.
Though not a dermatologist, Amy is a certified and trained aesthetician with far more knowledge and expertise than any of the nurses I've seen. I came to her with heavy hyper and hypopigmentation as well as melasma. She didn't hesitate to take me under her wing. She applied gentle healing treatments to my damaged skin and within time, I began to notice significant improvement. Now over a year later, my skin looks so much better, It is softer, firmer and creamier in texture. In fact, I recently had my 20 year high school reunion, and my friends said I hadn't changed at all since high school! I owe it all to Amy.
Give her a try. You will leave her place glowing and feeling fantastic.
Pros: Clean, quiet, a haven for any one needing a break
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I personally love La Concha Spa...they make you feel welcome...i have gotten their facials twice...
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I personally love La Concha Spa...they make you feel welcome...i have gotten their facials twice before and i enjoyed both times...i found the music relaxing...there is a homey type feeling to it...everyone is so friendly...and i defentley recomend it to anyone who needs it
Pros: Everything
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Mac Salon
Category:
Beauty Salons
48 S 1st St
San Jose,
California 95113
(408) 287-2294
This is a one stop shop for Professional Styling, coloring and hi-lighting needs. Trust me when i...
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This is a one stop shop for Professional Styling, coloring and hi-lighting needs. Trust me when i say this that this place could be the best thing that yo do for your hair. They are amazing in what they do. Great place for hair styling, hair extensions and waxing as well. They have gift certificates as well which could be a good option if you are looking to having a friend get a make over.
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As a designer in Silicon Valley, I am extremely particular about the way I want my eyebrows...
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As a designer in Silicon Valley, I am extremely particular about the way I want my eyebrows shaped, the way my legs are waxed, the way my make-up is applied and the way my pedicure is done. I simply don't let anyone touch me if I don't trust them. To date, no one I know matches Suzie and her dedicated staff in terms of quality, professionalism and expertise.
With their warm, welcoming and clean environment, Suzie's Skin Center might as well be called a "clinic". I've witnessed Suzie personally clean all her counters and equipment with alcohol between clients so I know I can trust the high-level quality care I get - hands down. I've been a client of Suzie's for over 10 years and for the past 5 years I've bee driving over the hill from Santa Cruz because I simply can't get the same experience anywhere else.
Having all services under one roof saves time: in addition to electrolysis, micro-dermabrasion, permanent make-up and facials, they carry professional product lines such as Jan Marini and G.M. Collin, and have different hairdresser, massage and manicure/pedicure professionals. I love the fact that there is always parking available too! I know I speak for at least 300 regular clients in and outside the Bay Area when I say: "Suzie, I don't know what we would do without you!"
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Body Exotic
Category:
Personal Care
957 W San Carlos St
San Jose,
California 95126
Went to get my first percing and completely terrified, but the staff made me feel at ease! if you...
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Went to get my first percing and completely terrified, but the staff made me feel at ease! if you want to be treated with respect and courtesy visit this place! i dealt with Daniel and he was hilarious--I havent visited any other piercing place but I dont want to or need to! For a first class experience I'd come here for all my piercings
Pros: Awesome customer service, Friendly staff, great experience
Cons: Not enough variety in body jewelry, Parking
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I've tried various over the counter medications to treat the hyperpigmentation on my face. I've...
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I've tried various over the counter medications to treat the hyperpigmentation on my face. I've even been to a plastic surgeon who after taking my money made the hyperpigmentation worse than when I went in. Almaden Valley Aesthetics came to my rescue. I've received IPL treatments with noticeable results. A couple of weeks ago, I tried the Fraxel laser. After only one treatment, the results were amazing. My face is smooth, the pores are smaller....it decreased the hyperpigmentation enough that I feel if I get just one more Fraxel laser treatment, I may not even have to wear foundation anymore. I'm so happy. Brenda (the owner) is truly a gem. The staff at AVA are all very knowledgeable, courteous and professional. I plan on patronizing AVA for some of their other services such as facials, massages, etc. They also sell facial products at great prices.
Pros: great parking, excellent customer service, clean, professional
Cons: none
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