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Having a woman dig her elbow deep into your back and moving it like a glacier till it reaches your…read moreshoulder blades and then pausing to pummel it deeper may turn some people on but it brings me to tears. I hasten to add not tears of ecstasy. It's an odd relationship. You lie there with your head poking out through the hole of the massage table in your disposable knickers, hoping that you didn't miss a patch shaving your legs. But all that self consciousness evaporates when someone is digging their elbow in your back. "Just relax your leg." "I am." "Wow you are tense." Let me tell you feeling a popping sensation in your back is not hot. Having a masseuse take a focused battle to those muscles incites a range of emotions, such as you want her to win but you want her to stop too (she did ask me to speak up if the pressure was too much, so you do have control). "What popped?" "Oh that's just your muscles you have lots of knots. I am pushing them back were they should be." "Oh." "You are very tense." "I'm sorry." Why did I just apologise I asked myself. She looked at me with the same thought. "So yeah, you should do this more often." "OK." "Also you probably will be very sore tomorrow so get some anti-inflammatory cream." At this point you may be thinking, "Jez Annie you really sold this place to me and the massage." It was 20% bearable pain for me and the rest was very relaxing, also I opted for a deep tissue massage which as the name implies is not going to be sweetness and light. I also appear to be a very uptight person with an extraordinarily tense body. I have Woody Allen muscle tendencies. €60 for 1 hour. Usually it's €80 but they have loads of summer specials, just check out their website. P.S Thank you Edel N & Sharon C for liking my check in tip, your support carried me through the pain.

I think I found my new spa! After months and months of trying new places, I finally fell in love…read morewith a place and its staff. I made an appointment to get a 30min back massage in my lunch break the other day. My therapist was the lovely Laura who brought me to the relaxation area first and then offered me a robe. I told her I was on my break and needed to go back to the office so she tailored her usual routine to suit my schedule without compromising on time spent on my back. The massage itself was very good, good pressure and little talking - just the way I Iike it. The spa offers different deals depending on the weekday and they do run a loyalty scheme for returning clients. I will certainly be back soon and I will reserve the last star for when I tried one of their facials.

So, I was in desperate need of a wax, and luckily this place is close to where I live so I thought…read moreI'd give them a try. When you first walk down the alleyway, you might think "I mean, I know I'm in D4, but what kind of place is this?" Don't worry, keep going. Once you get inside it is SUCH a relaxing atmosphere. I saw the lovely Gillian (or Jillian, not sure how she spells it). I admitted itd been a very long time since I'd gone in for a wax, like YEARS, and I was a bit nervous about the pain. No, take that back, really nervous. But she reassured me the whole way through and let me know what to expect every step of the way. She explained everything she was doing and why, and even gave me tips afterwards how to care for everything and avoid ingrown hairs. She even helped make jokes to make me laugh along the way which did help distract from the pain. I don't know about the other ladies there at the salon, but if they're at all like Gillian, you'll love them!! Oh, and they do a points/rewards programme every time you have something done there. There manis also seem reasonably priced, so will definitely be back again soon!

I visited Arch Beauty last Friday as I badly needed my eyebrows and eyelashes tinted. The eyebrow…read moretrio was on offer for €25 so it was excellent value. The salon is really clean and new, and stocks Dermologica and Cowshed products. I was tempted to buy everything! When I was on the bed in the therapy room, i felt so relaxed as the bed was heated and really comfy. The tinting and waxing were done so quickly and well that I will definitely return. It is a really calming and nice experience in this salon, Edel really looked after me and made me feel like a valued customer.

Terrible experience, rude staff. While they were styling my hair, they pulled my hair. Poor quality…read moreproducts, terrible cleaning. I will never go back. I strongly advise against this hair salon.

Last Friday night was a girls night. My girls and I were really excited to spend some time all…read moretogether - with no blokes. You see, it's very nice to have some time and fun with your girlies. Men are said to be simple. Tell me about it... Not ! Anyway, I was thinking of my killing outfit when a thought crossed my mind like a shooting star in a dark night. I couldn't wear anything and needed to find a Beauty Salon urgently ! One start for the Name ! Heaven, I'm in Heaven, And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak; And I seem to find the happiness I seek When we're out together dancing, cheek to cheek. One star for the Spot ! On Lower Grand Canal Street, it is so practical for the girls who don't live close (enough) to city centre. On top of that, the shop is discrete, it's like a little piece of Heaven of Earth. One star for the Range of Treatments ! Even if the shop is quite cosy (meaning relatively small), they offer a wide range of services : - waxing (male & female) - facials (dermatologica ) - spray tan (sun lust & whitetobrown) - manicures & pedicures (nailitiques) - swedish massage (in snow??) - nails - hand & feet - threading - and eyes I tried the full leg waxing and I was enchanted. Julie Toner, the Head Therapist, was taking care of me. She is a fully qualified Beauty Instructor and does a great job indeed. It was a great waxing experience. My legs are impeccable and smooth ! :( She didn't speak that much. Not that I am a chatterbox kind of person but I like making a bond with the person who is taking care of me. It makes me feel comfortable. One star for the price ! €33 - Which is very affordable from my point of view. I had checked some other places before and Heaven has very competitive prices. In terms of waxing they also offer : - Bikini : €16 - Full leg & bikini : €45 (you save €4) - Lip wax : €10 - Underarm wax : €15 - And a lot more... I want more ! Between you and me, I think I have found my new Beauty Spot. Heaven has such a comprehensive range of services, and affordable on top of that. Why not just take a slice of Heaven when it's pouring rain outside ? For more info, check this link : www.teamheaven.com PS : And of course, I will let you know how long it takes me to have Yeti legs again. See you in Heaven ! XD

They're exactly the money hungry hide under terms and conditions to charge whatever they want kind…read moreof people. To my card details for a deposit of 1.50 and nowhere was it mentioned that they would charge 40€ if I couldnt make it to my appointment. This is pathetic. That's how much I make in 3 hours and you just took it!

I was onto my second treatment. Everything from the staff, advice and treatment itself was going…read moregreat. Until I got covid. I tried to cancel my appointment at the earliest possible time and was advised I would have to pay a fee. I said ok, this was for the protection of your customers and staff but if there is going to be a fee I'll come in the answer was a simple "OK". 10 minutes passed and I received a call explaining they would be unable to do the treatment today because of covid and would be unable to do the treatment for 3 weeks. Very uneducated and unprofessional approach to something that should just be standard practice in today's terms. Isolation is 5 days or until you have a negative test. Not 21 days. It's sad that I have to write such a negative review on what was actually a good experience. But the lack of knowledge on basic things would make me question the overall sanitary side of things. And why for me, I'll have to look elsewhere.

Beauty boudoir is a recent enough addition to the Rathmines area. Dublin isn't lacking in salons,…read morebut it is lacking in reasonably priced ones. Beauty boudoir is a refreshing break from the chains. It's run by the owner who was very helpful and pleasant. The interior is new and clean, something of the utmost importance when getting beauty treatments done. The most important thing though is that it's very reasonably priced. it's worth checking out the sign placed near the footpath each week because it advertises the specials on that week for nail treatments and waxing. I would definitely suggest it if you've got a special occasion coming up and you want everything to look put together!!

I bought a €60 voucher for €25 off Deal Rush, not knowing where exactly the salon was. I realised…read morethat I had passed it many times, seen different specials advertised on the wall, but never ventured in. I was greeted by a very friendly young woman and was then greeted by the rest of the staff, who were equally warm and friendly. Without going into too much detail of my treatments, I was treated gently, with humour and care. I'm looking forward to going back.

WOW! ...what else can I say?!…read more Goodbye wax & hello Sugar!! I'm a devoted Hollywood girl so trust me when I tell you I've never had a better experience or result than my very first sugar waxing! I have sensitive skin and have always lost patches of skin on my inner-thighs to waxing (even when I went for Lycon!) but the sugar treatment is very gentle as well as effective - I am as smooth as silk now with hardly any pain and no red patches of raw skin. So much for the treatment, now to the salon... This place is beautiful, I felt like a goddess the moment I walked in. The service was really pleasant - very welcoming and attentive. Andi looked after my treatment & she's an absolute gem! :) She never rushed, she was very careful and meticulous - not a single hair left behind (lol!)! I couldn't have had a better experience and I can't recommend Sugar & Spice more highly! I'm definitely going to be a regular :) -Jenni xx

I'm really glad I found Sugar and Spice Wax in Ranelagh. Sugaring is an alternative to waxing and…read moreit is much less painful and far less abrasive on the skin. The girls in Sugar and Spice Waxing are so friendly (special mention goes to Jenny!) and they always make you feel completely comfortable. The prices aren't bad either. The only thing I would say is be careful if your skin is in any way sensitive as I noticed a few red spots after the sugaring which I didn't get with other kinds of waxing. But I think my skin was just getting used to it because the second time I went there was nothing. All in all very highly recommended.

I absolutely loved my experience with Lindsey. So incredibly easy going and comforting. Her space…read moreputs you right at ease with her gorgeous, healthy plants and good music taste. I personally always love an aesthetician that can make me laugh while getting sugared as it makes the experience a lot more enjoyable ;) She is also very knowledgeable about the nature of sugaring and really helped me learn more about why we get ingrown hairs and how to prevent them. She is such an amazing, empowering woman and I highly recommend her if you ever need any kind of pampering or upkeep!

This was THE BEST bikini service I have EVER experienced! If you're in Dublin, and in need of some…read moregrooming + a dose of empowerment, definitely stop by to see Lindsey! I had been backpacking throughout Europe for 2 months in desperate need of a wax and was on my way to Iceland for a spa week, so I decided to try sugaring - I will never go back to waxing! The sugar Lindsey used hurt way less than wax, no rash post-service, lasted longer, and now my hair that has grown back is soft and lovely. Not to mention, she was the most EMPOWERING aesthetician I've ever met - no judgements and had a great conversation about embracing womanhood. I totally recommend!

Love this beauty salon, tucked up off Baggot Street I was quite surprised how the salon looked and…read morealso felt when I first visited... Whilst on the 1st floor off Baggot Street there was no street noises and the reception definitely has an air of calm and professionalism. It offers everything you'd expect of a salon from hand, feet, body treatments to waxing, make up, etc. They are renowned for their pedicures, so yes our Irish summer hasn't give us many reasons to get the saddles out but keeping your feet in good order with a little pamper feel to it, then pop along to Essentials... You won't be disappointed! Their pedicure stations are top notch, amazing comfortable seats which make sure that throughout your treatment, you are relaxed, at ease and amazingly comfortable throughout. There is no rushing once your treatment is over, so you can take your time ensuring your toes are perfectly dry. I've been coming here regularly for back massages and the therapist has been excellent. Elena really helped work out some knots in my back and by coming back, she's built on her work from the previous week which is really great and shows a great level of commitment and attention to their customers... She's been really friendly plus her knowledge, tips and tricks for exercises are all helping.

As someone who regularly gets manicures you would think I would show the same care to my feet...but…read morethanks to a few failed attempts at professional pedicures in Dublin I had pretty much resigned myself to doing it at home. However, a few friends have raved about Essentials so I decided to give them a try last week. Their salon is very clean and the staff are professional. I was promptly greeted, taken to my chair, and asked to pick out a colour. The therapist quickly got to work and spent the next 45 minutes making sure my feet and toes were public ready. Unfortunately, while my toes looked lovely, it felt more like a clinical treatment rather than a spa treatment. The chair was just a chair, no back massagers to be found. And after my cuticles were cleaned up, I received a 45 second massage per foot, and that was it. For €55 I expected more.

The clinic is part of MyDental in the Beggar's Bush area of Ballsbridge. The reception is shared…read morewith the dentist, the welcome was adequate. I came here for a microdermabrasion. The therapist who looked after me was lovely and chatty and I got the impression she knew what she was doing. An enzyme peel was applied to my skin, followed by the dermabrasion which is like a small hoover that hoovers up all the dead skin revealing a more youthful and glowing layer of skin. At least that's the idea. After the 'hoover', a soothing mask was applied and some SPF. I was really happy with my treatment and I will return for their special offer of 3 for 150Euro soon.

I bought a voucher for waxing on Groupon which led me to My Derma which is easy access, about 10…read moremins walk from Grand Canal dart station. The clinic is also part of a dental clinic and they offer a variety of specialist treatments for specific skin conditions, IPL hair removal, waxing, semi-permanent makeup and massage. Magda was who did my waxing and she was very nice, professional and quick. The salon was very nice and clean inside, however the availability of appointments is quite limited so it's best to ring for one a few days in advance. Overall, efficient and professional service, nice staff, a variety of treatments available and clean clinic.