Ellipse is a little health and beauty store located on Dominion Road. I've been going there on and…read moreoff since I was 15, and can honestly say it's still the best place to go for a wax or to get your eyebrows threaded. The staff are professional and usually pretty friendly - always a bonus when you're getting your kit off - and they're also really good at what they do. To get your eyebrows threaded only takes minutes and they're always done evenly - again another huge bonus! The staff at Ellipse also listen to what you ask for. They appreciate not everyone loves really thin arched eyebrows, and happily shape them how you want them. Compared to other beauticians, Ellipse have always been very reasonably priced. While some places may charge $60 or more for a bikini wax, Ellipse are far more affordable and usually ask for around $25-$30. Having recently undergone a bit of a face lift, the Ellipse building now looks far more appealing and according to my friend who went there just last week, the service is still brilliant. I definitely recommend Ellipse to any woman in need of a bit of TLC! Tip: Ellipse has become quite popular so ring ahead and book your appointment!

Best waxing ever. Naina was so professional, sweet, and kind. Coming to this place from now on. The…read moreworkers are very well trained.

Just had a cut/trim with Esther and she was fabulous! She knew exactly what I wanted and I am super…read morehappy with the results. She was also very professional and super pleasant!!! Highly recommend!

It would be smart to come hair (see what I did there?) Seriously though, great service. I cannot…read morespeak for the hairdressing, although a male friend of mine comes here and he says it is good and his hair looks okay so if you want to go by that and come here for a hair cut, by all means do so. This review is with respect to the waxing. A friend of mine told me about this place, said she had been and it was the bet wax she had ever had, so I went the following week. She was right, I still come here. What is different is the wax they use. It is not strip wax. The hot wax is applied to your skin, it cools and becomes like a thick film on your skin at which point the beauty therapist peels it off like a plaster, no pain. It is formulated to only take out the hair, it only adheres to the hair, not your skin. That is why you should go, painless waxing, it is possible. Great professional staff too, clean facilities and private rooms. I recommend it highly.

One of the best pedicures I have had in a long time! As you would expect for a Sunday, it was quiet…read morewith one other customer inside. I was seated in the first spa chair near the window, always my favorite spot. My nail lady was very nice, without all of the billion questions most technicians had with a new customer. She She asked my preferences, checked that the water was suitable and let me rest with the massage chair in motion for two minutes. She offered me tea or water she returned. The chair was new so it got out some knots and tension in my back. Yay! Most salon technicians will scrub the bottom of your feet, then massage both feet and legs with a scrub/lotion mix for maybe 30 seconds. This she did, but for at least five full minutes. She even massaged the toes! She let my feet soak in the swirling warm water while she moved on to my manicure. Nothing overly spectacular, she did a perfect job. After she cleaned, shaped and massaged by hands she went back to my feet. Towel dried them then did a once over again on the nails, making certain all cuticles were perfect. She was very thorough! Anyway, enough about my toes. The salon is clean, organized and bright. There is low level music on in the background. It is located on Dominion Road, so be warned about the street noise. All basic salon services are here, waxing, mani/pedi, lash extensions, acrylics etc. There are a handful of gel-nail polish, so if you want a particular color bring it.

This place is great for nails however I would avoid getting eyelash extensions at this place at all…read morecosts. The eyelash glue she used burned my eyes. I tried telling her about the pain except she held me down and said it is normal and it will be less sore when I go home. She also applied multiple eyelashes on to one eyelash with big chunks of glue which irritated my eye the whole time I had the extensions. Cheaper isnt always better, especially when it comes to things to do with eyes.

Super awesome staff. Pritika was so friendly and didn't mess…read morearound. Also, it smells like a candy shop. I was nervous being a dude going in for a wax but if you're looking for a perfect first time waxing, here is the place. Because it was my first time I got $25 in vouchers and I only spent $35 on my visit! Being right next to Nosh you can pop in for a primo coffee aswell!

Bare Waxing in Glen Innis was a wonderful experience for waxing. I would HIGHLY recommend Robyn…read more She is the best! I drove about an hour round trip but she was worth the drive! It's a little hard to find the first time but don't give up.

We usually get our brows done at East Day Spa, but the day we wanted to go, it was Valentines Day…read moreand naturally, fully booked. After reading great reviews about Off Wax Bar on Yelp, I thought we could try it out, plus one of their branches was in Newmarket, which suited what we were doing that day. However, when we rang up, they were fully booked as well but if a client cancelled, they would call us straight away. And that someone did cancel! It was really lucky, because people usually book appointments three weeks in advance! My Mum and I arrived at 12pm on the Saturday - the girls were very welcoming and friendly and we were excited about this new brow place! Off Wax Bar is a different concept to most brow places I have been to. Usually you get taken into a private room, there's calming music playing and it's very relaxing, but at Off Wax Bar, you're half lying down in the main reception area. This means if clients are waiting for their appointments, they can see you... which I didn't enjoy. But don't worry, you go into a private room if you are getting an actual wax! Hannah did our brows and we thought she did a great job - very professional and precise. I also got a tint, which at the time was great except it only lasted a few days (unlike previous tints I have had done which lasted a week). Overall, it was a great service in terms of the brows, but I probably wouldn't pay for a brow tint again due to it not lasting. Also, while their concept of doing your brows out in the open is unique, I would much prefer a private room!

This is literally the go to place for brows and waxing ! They really take care of you here and are…read morejust generally nice people . I just get a tint and shape , but the team here have changed my life ! They have a menu to choose from .I see Hannah as she just does brows and eyelashes tints . But there are lots of other options , even for the fellas .

Working in a bank can be extremely taxing, my wife saw how stressed I was with work & booked an…read moreappointment with Spa Ayurda, the treatment was called Gentleman's Escape & it was exactly what I needed. Sitting on the computer for 8 hours a day had led to a lot of back pain. This treatment helped me get rid of the knots in my back. I would recommend this place to all my friends.

After a stressful day at work there is nothing better than getting a spa treatment. A friend…read morerecommended me to try Ayurda and as soon as I entered the spa I felt a sense of calm. I was served with some amazing tea while the spa treatment was getting prepped. I got the Abhyanga massage & it was one of the best experiences I have had. I felt very pampered & relaxed. I would definetly recommend others to try our Ayurda

A fabulous relaxing experience - if you have your feet massaged - also book in shoulders and head…read moreto balance it out. A very relaxing experience and highly recommend to go to Metita Reestaurant after in the same Hotel Building. It has the same Spa like relaxing ambience and beautiful decor, customer service and the food is amazing!

You get what you pay for. No truer is this saying when comparing beauty treatments around the…read moreworld. Sure, I've had a massage in Bali that costs all of $12, but spend ten times that at East Day Spa and the experience is elevated to perfection. From the first welcome accompanied by a cup of peppermint tea, to the calming music and beautifully appointment treatment rooms, everything is carefully thought about so you can spend time focussing on being relaxed. A massage here is exceptional, with the therapists obviously holding a high amount of training and experience. Sore legs? They'll spend more time on those when you tell them beforehand. A little knot in your left shoulder? Don't worry, they'll find it and gently knead it out. Don't worry about walking out feeling like an oil slick as they'll use hot towels to remove excess oil before giving you an oil-free face massage. This small attention to detail is what sets more expensive massages apart from cheaper alternatives. And it's not just massage they do well at East Day Spa. I've had facials and pedicures and every time I've walked away feeling relaxed and happy knowing I got exactly what I hoped for. In my eyes, that's money well spent.

It was my first time at Bare Waxing last weekend and I think I'm gonna be a regular here…read more Initially I didn't know how it was gonna go as the salon I have been going to for years were booked out till Xmas and I was placed on a very long waitlist !! Well maybe that was a good thing cos the experience I had at Bare Waxing Grey Lynn was simply the best. Kim was very professional, efficient and friendly and made me feel comfortable throughout the whole session They also have an online booking system which is such a convenience when you're trying to juggle other life appointments. most salons dont offer this and you'd have to call them several weeks in advance to get an appointment. A few days after my session I received an email from them thanking me for coming in and they even threw in a voucher to use for my next visit ! And yes they have undercover parking too ! Awesome job team. Well done and I'll be back

Was really looking forward to my appointment with Bare. Not only are their prices competitive with…read moreother similar spas, they came recommended from a few of my friends. Booked an appointment the same day and was reassured there would be parking available. After realizing the carpark was completely full and circling the notoriously busy Grey Lynn, I ended up being late for my appointment. I even tried to call them to say I was trying to find a park but seeing as there wasn't a receptionist, my call went unanswered. No one from the spa thought to even call me to see if I was on my way. After stepping inside and ringing the bell twice over 15 minutes, I was happy to see reputable brands for sale but was still left unacknowledged. Someone took my appointment time. Unfortunately they were unaccommodating in finding a resolution of the situation besides another appointment time which didn't work for me - I already took time off work for that time frame. Bummer, I was hoping to be a repeat, monthly client with them. Guess I'm still on the hunt for a great waxing location...