Absolutely my favourite place I've been for beauty treatments, their hydrodermabrasion made my skin…read moreglow, super friendly staff and beautiful setup, worth the drive 100%!

From the owner: Alpha-H Skin Treatments HydroDermabrasion…read moreIPL Hair Reduction IPL Skin Rejuvenation E-Light Hair Reduction Carbon Facials RF Skin Tightening Fat Cavitation LED Light Therapy Tattoo Removal Teeth Whitening Eyelash Extensions Lash Lifts Waxing Spray Tanning Make-up

I have been coming to Heidi for years. She does the most gentle waxing of anyone I have ever been…read moreto (If Gentle Waxing is not an oxymoron, that is!) She shapes brows beautifully, gives wonderful facials, will analyse your skin and prescribe treatments that really work. When I first started going to Heidi, I could not put anything but olive oil on my face, and my skin was a nightmare. I sent my Son's girlfriend to her for a completely different skin condition, and she sorted her out as well. I have called her pricing moderate, but it really depends upon whom you are comparing her to. If you are talking those nasty little mass turn over places, then she's possibly expensive by comparison, but if you are talking about a spa, she's cheap. She's worth it anyway! She's a nice person to boot.

Located in Parramatta Westfield along the walkway from the station to the foodcourt, Leah's…read moreWaxworks cuts an assuming figure nestled between two rather imposing stores. They specialise in hair removal, both waxing and lasering. I have been for two sessions of laser hair removal, and so far the results have been good, if a little patchy. It's not too painful, exactly like rubber bands snapping against your skin, and is all over fairly quickly (depending on how much you want removed). But, this is the kind of place where you need to do a lot of research before considering. The laser technicians are most unforthcoming about important information that clients should probably know before a visit if you don't want to have to go home disappointed and come back later. Like, you need to shave the area completely before a session, for example. Have all your questions handy and be prepared to ask them, because these people hardly speak. It's a "wham, bam, thankyou ma'am" type deal. They do their thing, get your money, and you're out of there. It's not the most professional if you like being treated like a person, as opposed to a walking wallet from which to extract money.

If you like your waxing quick, painfree, impersonal and cheap then you will love Catwalk Nails &…read moreBeauty. The beauticians there wax you like they're racing the clock. With no fuss and no modesty, you're in and out before you've had a chance to quote The Karate Kid. And, it's at least half the price of some places closer to the city. Wham, bam, thank you m'am.

Thanks to a brilliant list created by a fellow yelper (sup Michaela), it reminded me to write a…read morereview of this tiny Parramatta treasure. Apparently, it's been around for over 20 plus years and has really grown roots in the area, The owner is just downright sweet - you know the type, very softly spoken, warm friendly face, takes social to another level and super proud of her business ... and rightly so. This day spa is set in a charming heritage house barely touched on the inside so most of the treatment rooms have these grand fireplaces and the most intricate ceiling roses throughout. You know you've walked into a great day spa when all your tension simply drops the moment you step inside. Their treatments are on par with some of these high end day spas but at a fraction of the cost, dare I say, they may surpass them due to their pride of this business. I highly recommend the melted candle wax massage. The candle wax comes in a tiny jug that she lights - this melts down to an oil where she proceeds to pour over your body. I didn't know whether to feel relaxed or turned on initially but after an hour of pure bliss (and perhaps a moments snooze), I was pretty damn sure I was relaxed as I could be. This is a wonderful day spa to go solo or with a group of your besties (yes they cater for groups and even have this quaint little courtyard out the back where they organise nibblies and champas).