It is a hidden gem in STL! The space is newly renovated and feels super cozy and warm the second…read moreyou walk in. She takes the time to explain every step of the facial process which made me feel really comfortable. You can tell she actually knows her stuff and cares about what she's doing. I learned a bit about her story and it's clear she's genuinely passionate about skincare and her clients. It totally makes sense why she's built such long lasting relationships with her customers. She's professional but also really kind and easy to talk to. The whole experience felt relaxing and personal. It's the perfect spot if you want to treat yourself or even give as a gift. I'd definitely come back again.

Facials are my personal fav relax place. My lady of several years recently relocated (thrilled for…read moreher) and transitioning to a new person like was not exciting to me. I did the house facial with Nicole. Great convo about my personal skin history up top. She like MASSAGES your face. It was like the perfect pressure IMO. The product line she has smells good but isn't super heavy (again my jam). She did a light thing that she explained but was relaxing i stead of listening. Having had pretty significant acne in my youth, I'm precious about my derm approved products. Nicole was like would be cool if I could have sat in home care and I understand so you tell me when you are ready. This is also how I would like that handled. So overall, great facial and easy to talk to Nicole!

Marina. Is. The. Best…read more I am already regretting writing this review because I know it will mean that getting an appointment with this already oh-so-popular lady will be even harder but I just had to let yall in on the fact that Avivah Wax Spa is truly the best of the best.. and this is coming from someone who has a lot of unwanted hair thanks to my Indian heritage. Marina offers online scheduling and she really does book out at least a month in advance. You can, however, find last minute appointments if you really stalk her online scheduling site. I see Marina for a brazilian, inner thigh, and eyebrow wax. Not only is Marina meticulous and thorough but she is FAST. Like, less than 20 minutes and your brazilian is finito! She makes an ordinarily painful process absolute painless. Going to see Marina is like going to hang out with a girlfriend who just happens to be a master at waxing. Her pricing is very reasonable for the quality of service she consistently provides. Go check her out.. you won't regret it!

Marina is exceptional at her job. She works quickly and relatively pain free and on top of that she…read moreknows her clients well and remembers details from visit to visit. Her pricing is very fair especially for the quality of work that she does and I love, love, love that she offers online books so I can sit and compare my 7 calendars with hers. Very strongly recommend booking in advance because she is typically booked out a month ahead though sometimes you can find last minute openings if you check back intermittently throughout the day.

Very nice place. A little small. Easy to fine. Very professional and pleasant…read more Cal.ing and timely. Raised my eyes to the sexual harassment form but understand the business requirements. Wonder if the ladies had to sign. I had a Brazilian and butt waxing. I felt welcomed and not weird.

I've been coming to this spa for a while and always trusted the quality because of Janet's…read moreprofessionalism. That's why I booked a Brazilian with Piper, who had the most reviews and came highly recommended. When I arrived, however, I was switched to a different technician without being told in advance. Unfortunately, the service was not done properly. Multiple areas were missed, the technique was rough (including re-waxing the same sensitive area), and I left with significant irritation and bumps. I'm 15 weeks pregnant, and I had chosen this spa specifically because I wanted to feel safe and confident in the provider's experience. I reached out afterward and was offered a "touch-up," but with the irritation I experienced, it didn't feel safe to continue. This was not the level of care or professionalism I expected, and I'm really disappointed given the spa's previous reputation.

This place was a treat! The hubby scheduled a couples massage and we both were very happy with our…read moreservices. Definitely skilled technique and targeted stretching and massaging of problem areas. We then got to use the hot tub outside with a glass of champagne. There were cats roaming the garden. Everyone was great! What a neat place!

I booked a Garden Goddess combo for myself and my sister, including a facial, paraffin, hot stone,…read moreand a 90-minute massage. I tipped $200 and thanked the staff, but I want to share feedback because this business has real potential. Unfortunately, due to several fatal flaws, they've lost a high-value, repeat spa customer who frequently gifts spa experiences. I hope ownership takes this seriously and makes improvements. First, the entrance is difficult to find. There is no clear signage, and the only visible gate says "welcome" but is shut. Once we found the correct entrance, the steps were covered in months of dead leaves, completely obstructing them leaving an unsafe, unprofessional, and ugly entrance. Fixing would cost 5 minutes. Upon entering, we were not greeted warmly or offered water, tea, or wine--standard at this price point. We were simply told to remove our shoes. We had to ask for water, which was served in a tiny cup with no carafe to refill ourselves. The waiting area was visually nice but had absolutely no music, creating an awkward, tense atmosphere instead of relaxing. We arrived early to change into robes, as I confirmed over the phone, but none were offered, we had to ask. The robes were old, worn. It was also 90 degrees, and the AC was off. After an awkward exchange where they said they could turn it on "if we wanted," we said YES but it was never turned on it seems. I discover that music was handled individually by each therapist on their personal phones, which led to interruptions when switching providers. Notifications disrupted the experience, and one therapist clearly didn't review my intake form. I had to stop her mid-session to change the music from loud lo-fi to the healing frequencies I had requested. It made the intake form feel pointless. My facial was extremely disappointing. The esthetician needs severe coaching, she used harsh, fast movements that were stressful rather than relaxing. She used Kleenex on my face, which broke apart during use, and did not fully remove exfoliant before continuing, causing gritty residue to be rubbed into my skin. During the enzyme, she left me alone instead of providing a neck or shoulder massage, which is standard. The paraffin treatment involved an awkward wax-filled glove that was difficult to use and poorly applied. The massage started without consideration of my intake form. The therapist immediately worked on my inner thigh: an area I explicitly marked as off-limits due to a serious injury. I had to stop her. While her technique was otherwise good, she made loud, constant hissing and huffing noises, which were distracting and uncomfortable. Bringing me to the most frustrating issue: I had clearly requested separate rooms when booking, and this was confirmed. Instead, we were placed in the same room without acknowledgment, explanation, or apology. I didn't speak up because I didn't want to disrupt my sister's experience, but this was a major breach of expectation. Upon checkout, the staff member remained seated, made minimal eye contact, and showed little appreciation. The overall customer service felt cold and disengaged. I will not be returning, but I hope this feedback is taken seriously. With better attention to detail, communication, and professionalism, this business could significantly improve and retain customers like me.

It hasn't even been hardly 5 minutes since I left from my (first EVER!) waxing appt with Helen, but…read moreI couldn't wait to write a rave-review of my incredible experience!! Not only is her studio instantly calming thanks to the artful and relaxing environment she's created, but her personality and expertise immediately put me at ease. She thoroughly explained every step of the process in the utmost professional yet chill manner. She made sure to check throughout the process if I had any questions, and gave an understandable and detailed aftercare protocol to follow. I wound up purchasing one of the exfoliating products she recommended, but unlike some salon experiences, I NEVER felt like she was pressuring me to buy the product, which I greatly appreciated. I could go on-and-on about how wonderful Helen is both as an esthetician and person in general -- I will 1000% be back to see her and can't wait to recommend her to friends!! Thanks again, Helen!! You're the best!

Um, t'yea!! What a great experience!! First time with Helen and she was thorough and explained her…read morewhole process. Clean. Professional. On time. Seems right in line with prices nearby. Gotta say- the pain is worth it. Walking out refreshed feels amazing :D

Adorable place and great experience. Extremely friendly and experienced. I will be returning again!read more

BEST eyelash extensions in St. Louis!! I've been going to Mineral and Root for months now and I…read morelove it! I'm obsessed with my lashes. The beauty studio is super cute and Laura is awesome! I am so impressed with Laura's professionalism and knowledge about lashes, skincare, and makeup. She uses indie skincare products and offers customized facials just right for your skin type. I highly recommend Mineral and Root!!

I don't have naturally great brows, so it's important to me that I entrust the sad, thin brow hairs…read moreI have to an esthetician who will not take half of them off. It's so important such that I had put off getting my brows threaded (something I used to do ~monthly) since moving here many months ago. Anything less than perfect ratings was not a ringing endorsement for me, so I kept toughing it out until I found myself back in California. Unfortunately, they had grown a bit out of control and I redid my research out of desperation. Not sure why it didn't pop up for me before, but Glow Studio was a diamond in the rough. It had perfect reviews and they seemed like they knew what they were doing. I can, in fact, now confirm that Emily is an absolute goddess and my brows are saved. I got my brows and upper lip waxed for $35, which is pretty standard pricing. The studio is super cute and clean, and it was such a well-cultivated space that I felt relaxed just being there. The process was seamless, and I felt comfortable with Emily doing what she felt was best for my brows. They came out perfectly -- there was clearly cleaning that was done, they're not thin, and the length was maintained. The waxing process took 10-15 minutes and was not painful. I feel the need to talk about Emily, too. First off, she's got the best vibes and is so easy to talk to. She truly knows what she's doing and has your best interest at heart (she will not let you ruin your brows over some ephemeral trend, girlfriend). She thoroughly walks you through the process and explains the whys of things to you (e.g. why you need to avoid retinol and AHAs leading up to a wax sesh). She is so knowledgeable and confident that it's impossible to not trust her. She's so careful and good at what she does, and I can't imagine going anywhere else in this city. I booked online a few days in advance, and it was a straightforward process. You put in a request for when you'd like to come in and then it gets confirmed. Emily personally texted me the morning of with clear instructions on how to get there and was accommodating to me running a few minutes late. There are plenty of other services available, and I'm beyond excited to come back for a facial and more. Cannot recommend Glow Studio enough; am super grateful to Emily for making my entire day, honestly.

Glow studios is like a blessing in my dry boring life. It's really clean and the atmosphere's super…read morecomfy and the music is an acoustic remix of pop songs (lol in case anyone wants details). Today was my second time visiting. The first time I went I got a lash lift and today I got a facial and another lash lift (which usually lasts 1month and a half for me). Emily is really friendly and attentive to your needs. She was nice enough to give me cleanser and sunscreen samples. My face is feeling softer and moisturized than ever and I will definitely, definitely go back. The only downside is the studio itself is pretty hard to navigate/enter. Make sure to literally use the other door--left door. I kinda struggled and thought there was another entrace and I felt like an idiot. Use the key pad thingy to let them open the door and glow studios is on the third floor.

Returned here after several years going to other places and have had two recent exceptional…read moremassages with Tony. I have the highest expectations for professional massages and Tony surpassed them all. Only wish my schedule lined up with his, which just means I need to try a few of the other therapists!

Everything about Aquarius Wellness is serene and rejuvenating. The massage and facial I received…read morewere the best I have ever experienced. I definitely will be back. Thank you, Andrew, for creating this unique boutique spa. Susan G.