I started going to Blu Water after getting my eyebrows done by Julie. Since then, I've referred her a hundred times. All my friends who go say that Blu Water is like no other- getting your nails done in the spa truly feels indulgent. I got a massage done there and it was literally the best massage of my life. So when it came time to get my skin in order, I trusted Blu Water's technicians. I found Ivetta and I am SO glad I did. After I turned 50 I noticed my skin changing. A year later, my skin lost all of its elasticity and I was breaking out- no doubt a loss of estrogen and after taking some pretty serious meds. I scheduled an appointment for a specific service but when I showed up, Ivette took a look at my skin and made recommendations for a different service. After three treatments with her over the course of about two and a half months, my skin has completely turned around! It's absolmutely glowing! It's even, my pores are smaller and it's tighter. It was just starting to crepe- GONE! And even the dark circles under my eyes are lighter. It's abs amazing and I never thought I could be that woman with pretty skin. My husband stopped me today and said "your skin looks amazing." No make up! I wish I'd done it sooner and I'll never see anyone else! read more

Truly the best day spa in Rockville, Maryland. My entire family drive from Chevy Chase to get our spa services here. it's a hidden gem and Julie is the best brow artist in the DMV! read more

Amazing! Booked a 45 minute deep tissue with Vera on a whim and she completely got rid of the pain in my neck, shoulders and back. Am writing a review so I don't forget this location or her when I come back :) read more

I've been a client since they opened in 2008. Wonderful spa. Noria is a terrific esthetician for body treatment. Julie with microblading and Tony for permanent makeup. Jenny have done my nails (now gel dip) for 18 years and I alway get compliments on how nice they looks. I highly recommend this day spa. read more

If you need a place to decompress and receive pampering 10/10 times - this is your place. I have done the royal pedicure where they actually treat you as if you are royalty and I have done other manicures. Each time the service was amazing, the care and attention to detail was superb. I drive 45 minutes to get here because it's 10/10 100% of the time. This is my favorite place! read more

My daughter went to Julie for eyebrow shaping which came out beautifully. I had lost my eyebrows almost completely from a Rx. I went to Julie for a consultation as they hadn't grown back in over a year. She listened to all my concerns and fears and offered solutions to do the powder ombre treatment. She took time to design the best shape for my face and gave me multiple choices. I was totally afraid of needles and she assured me the gel would numb the area and it would feel like being scratched. I totally trusted her and she did a beautiful job! I can't believe it! No more drawing eyebrows on and hoping they look even! WHAT A GREAT RELIEF. I have received many compliments and have bragged about Julie to many friends! Thank you so much Julie for sharing your artistry and great bedside manner! The place is clean as can be and I was very comfortable the entire time! read more

ivetta is amazing for facia and waxing. Julie for eye brows. Beautiful place and excellent service. I would go anywhere else.

wonderful facials, waxing is impeccable And the whole cibe is very relaxing. Highly highly recommend.

This place is the drive all the way from Tysons Corner, Virginia. This is easily the best day spa in the Rockville/Bethesda, Maryland area. What stood out most to me was their product selection. They carry ZO Skin Health, SkinCeuticals, GM Collin, iS Clinical, and Eminence Organic, which are all amazing professional skincare lines. Seeing that many respected brands in one place made the spa feel really elevated and results-focused. The lineup feels thoughtfully curated, everything is top tier, and it gave me a lot of confidence in their services. I genuinely didn't expect a day spa in Rockville to offer this level of professional skincare, so it was such a pleasant surprise. read more

Best Day Spa in Rockville area, I drive from Chevy Chase for my services. love all the staff and technicians and great parking,

I am absolutely impressed and very happy with Blu water spa. I first have to say that I never get pedicures or manicures. I never thought I'd be able to trust the hygiene. I received a gift card from work and decided to give this place a try. I have to say, it exceeded my expectations. It's best to make an appointment ahead of time. They'll see you if they happen to have an opening but I suggest making an appointment. The place is close to where I live, easy to get to and ample parking. Upon entering, it smells divine. The ambience is calming and perfect for a day of relaxation. I was greeted by the receptionist and helped right away. I sat and waited for the chair to be ready for me. I chose the royal pedicure, a true royal experience ! You have a choice of drink including champagne or wine, I chose lemon tea. You get a robe and a plush, warm and scented neck pillow. I sat comfortably, set my massage settings and enjoyed Lisa's service. The royal pedicure was everything I needed! Exfoliating, massage, I mean just pure bliss! I opted for the French pedicure and it looked amazing !! So happy. Can't wait to return for another of their many services. Maybe a massage ! Highly recommend this relaxing spa day treat ! read more

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Love this salon! I've been coming to get my brows done with Julie since I was a teenager. Amazing service and relaxing environment. Kelly and Jonny are amazing nail technicians as well. read more

BluWater Day Spa is an excellent choice for all of the beauty needs for skin and nails. They offer a wide array of services. The estheticians are well trained and experienced. I have been seeing Norya for decades. All of the Nail Technicians are also very good, they know what they are doing, and are easy on cuticles. I usually see Yen, but I have also seen many others. Everyone is attentive and skilled. It seems to be a family run business as many of the staff are related to Julie, the owner. The front office receptionists always welcome me by name and I rarely have to wait very long for my appointment. Everyone is just really nice. Plenty of parking available in a nice strip mall in N. Bethesda/Kensington area. The spa is clean and well maintained and they place high importance on infection control and protecting their clients. I highly recommend this Spa. Many satisfied customers who have been coming here for a long time. read more

I have been coming here for 6 years now. From the moment you walk inside being greeted by the receptionist who knows you by your name to the knowledge and skill the owner Julie has doing my eyebrows waxing and tinting. I could not ask for a more relaxing experience. read more

I've been getting manicures and pedicures here since 2015; I wouldn't go anywhere else- wonderful technicians, Johnny is amazing.

This is my 2nd time here. I went to Kelly this time. I asked for a French fry mani and it turned out horrible. Kelly is nice but she did a bad job. Management told me I can reschedule to get it fixed without charge. I told them I could come in 2 weeks. I went to Tiffany and she did a good job however they charged me anyway and went back on their word. Customer service should be a top priority but in this place that's not the case. read more

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The ease of making an appointment online deserves a few stars but that's not enough :( I made an appointment for neck microneedling. I didn't want to commit to my face just yet and thank the universe I didn't do my face! I arrived on a Saturday afternoon. The salon was busy. I was taken back promptly. I layer my head down and the aesthetician asked questions. Next thing I know I hear the micro needling device rumbling and it's a inches from my face. Ummm... hello... where's the numbing???? I freak out! I've had microneedling before with full face numbing. I was NOT expecting this. She said they should have told me to come in earlier for numbing. So it's not common practice to numb a face before puncturing it? Whaaaat? She looked annoyed that I was scared and had second thoughts. I've gone through hours of tattoo sessions so I told myself to man up lol Yikes! Ouch! I don't recommend. Comfort should be priority. I spent $100 and she wasn't even able to get a deep microneedling done because numbing isn't a common practice. Very weird. I do not recommend at all. read more

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Best day spa/salon ever. The owner Julie is amazing, from her endless energy to work ethnics and positive vibes, she's a super woman who runs a phenomenal spa and business. She genuinely cares about her clients as well as her employees. This place is always very organized and clean. 1) Julie has shaped my brows several times in the past and they always turned out well-kept and refreshed. She is a top brow expert. 2) Currently I go to Kelly for lashes. Kelly is a perfectionist who takes great pride in her work, she always makes sure I am happy with my lashes and listens to understand exactly what I want. I always leave there happy with my lashes. 3) Go see Kim for manicures/pedicures - she does an fantastic job. She's been working there for a very long time and all her clients love her. read more

I've been going here for years but fell off once COVID-19 came. I know I still have gift card balances to use. I hope they don't expire. Always the best massages by Vera. Ivw had amazing facials, mani and pedis. Their gift cards are always a great treat. Julie is wonderful. Great service all around. read more

Blu Water was great. I had the Bridal package and they did not miss. Every service was top tier and the customer service is second to none. If you need some me time... this is your place! read more

Blu Water Day Spa - Pedicure - Day Spas Near Me - Kensington, Maryland

Pros: *Beautiful/clean environment *Friendly and professional staff *Best massage ever Cons: *None TL:DR: I received a gift card for the Hot Herbal Thai Massage and it was worth every bit of the price. The robes are plush, the bathrooms are clean and beautiful and the vibes are very relaxing. My massage therapist, Mon Termsak was amazing! She was able to work around my minor back injury. I like a lot of pressure and after the massage I felt like a whimsical noodle. I will return to experience the other services they offer. I recommend this place to treat yourself! read more

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I went in and had the permanent eyeliner top and bottom done. It looked OK once I left, but you can't see very clearly because your eyes are still a little sore. After a couple of days, you could barely see the bottom liner so I came back to get it refined, which cost an extra hundred dollars. And after about two weeks, you could not see the bottom once again so that was a waste of money. I know it is no guarantee when you have certain things done, but I probably would not recommend anyone to go there and have it done. read more

I had high hopes when I walked into the salon. The receptionist was very nice and was able to accommodate me walking in for a pedicure. She said the person taking care of me would get me a beverage. Ruby didn't off me anything. Not even the remote for the chair. Then she cut my cuticle which happens sometimes but it just wasn't worth the money or time honestly. read more

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"Every hair has its purpose." -- Julie Once I saw Gretchen's brows on Instagram, I knew I HAD to make an appointment with Julie. I've been trying to find someone in this area, admittedly not very hard, so this made it super easy, even if I did have to drive to Kensington. Blu Water is pretty inside, despite it's unfortunate location in a shopping plaza behind White Flint Mall. I went to Julie for a brow shaping and tint. She does an amazing job--she spent more time on brows than anyone ever has, and that's not including the tint. Every hair was meticulously cared for, which is amazing. We were totally on the same page about going darker with the tint, which I loved. Besides being a guru, Julie is totally hip and sweet. I'm obsessed with my new brows (and Julie). read more

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Had a facial with Kim today that was perfection. She was extremely thorough and detailed. She cleared out a bunch of blocked pores and blackheads. My skin is glowing and feels great! She also massaged my hands, arms, neck and shoulders. Best ever! read more

Loved my dipped fingernails by Kelly! The spa setting is peaceful and calming. Many thanks!

Carla is THE BEST!!!! She microbladed my brows twice now and I'll never go back. They have always been impeccable and made my face look better. She took the time to map out where they should arch, stop, end, etc. She's the sweetest person and I thoroughly enjoy talking to her and her company. I went a year and a half in between my first appointment and my second! I couldn't believe I went that long and they still looked good! I highly recommend her and this beautiful and clean spa! I've attached pictures from this past appointment with fresh brows, my original brows, and after 17 months of fading from my first appt :) read more

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I wish Erica was still there. Instead, I had Kim N do my facial and eyebrow/upper lip waxing. When I got home, there were so many hairs that were missed in both areas. My upper lip had a small line of hair right above the lip, which made it so much more noticeable. For my facial, I gave her free reign to do whatever she needed to help my acne/skin heal. I've had facials there before with Erica, and I always left feeling better and seeing noticeable redness reduction. This time, I did not. Everything felt very superficial and my skin was not any better. Too bad Erica isn't there anymore. read more

The facility is divided into two portions, one side for the salon and the other for the spa. The spa was fairly small with quite thin walls. You could hear distinctively every persons footsteps and conversations as they walked by. It was difficult to relax initially but my masseuse Mon was really great with keeping me informed with our next steps and very strong and mindful of the amount of pressure applied. I was gifted a 60 minutes Champagne & Rose massage with hot stone which was definitely fulfilling. I teeter between 3.5/4 stars because of the noise levels and lack of additional amenities. read more

I can't believe I've never left a review before now! I've been coming to see Julie Nguyen at Blu Water for just under a decade. For nine years now, I've travelled from Tysons and Reston, VA for her one-of-kind eyebrow magic, technique, artistry and commitment. When I first met Julie, my sad, unruly brows were in desperate need of expertise and experience that I had yet to encounter. I put my trust in her because of positive reviews I'd read, and I haven't looked back since. (And I am NOT quick to hand over eyebrow trust!) Julie got my brows into the best shape humanly possible, and as techniques for improvement became more prominent over the years, she was quick to think of me and my problematic brows. They have evolved so nicely; they look amazing, and it's all thanks to Julie. I once tried to quit Julie and find someone closer to home... it wasn't long before I was back, because she is truly unparalleled. Julie's commitment to this art form--as well as to her business and the community--is inspiring. I love her energy and sense of humor, and the supportive and encouraging words she offers even during a 15-minute brow maintenance appointment--because she'll always ask how everything is going for you. Don't do any more brow research. Just come see Julie and feel confident that it's the best money you'll spend all month, because you'll always walk out with a smile and feeling like a million bucks. read more

My favorite place for a facial and massage! I am usually not a huge massage fan (can't sit still!), but this place is AMAZING! I did the 90 minute blu water ritual massage the last time and it was the perfect amount of time. They also have the ability to make appointments (even multiple ones!) online. I have not gone to specific person at any of my services and they have all been equally wonderful! read more

The journey to inner peace was a relaxing, centering and thoughtful experience. Maria made to experience both comfortable and healing I truly left feeling more relaxed and more at peace. Thank you for the work you do and for creating such a powerful experience! read more

I am a very, very particular person. I often do my own nails, cut my own hair etc.. but I could never get my eyebrows to look the way that I wanted. A friend recommended Blu water day spa and after doing extensive research on places throughout the MD/VA/DE area, I realized that blu water had exactly what I was looking for. I like almost an hour from the salon and determined that it was worth the drive, ESPECIALLY after my consultation with Carla. I was going to see Julie initially, but Carla's Instagram won me over (masterpieces_by_carla - so beautiful I could just die). She is incredible!!!! Took her time, was honest and clear, and gave me thorough details on the process. The day of, I was barely nervous, just SO excited to have my new brows. The appointment was great, no pain at all after the numbing treatment, and I went out to run errands after just to show off my brows. I am in LOVE!!! It has now been about 3 weeks and I love them even more than day 1. Guys, from one picky betch to the next......go see the ladies at blu water. Update after my 8 week touchup: still 100000% in love! After 8 weeks, my brows still looked amazing and the touch-up was just a bonus to fill in the tiny spots that had faded after the initial appointment (which is normal). It's so worth it ladies! read more

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Today was my second of three microneedling treatment with Ivetta. Was very pleased with the results in just a couple of weeks. My skin appears smoother and the pores are fading. Couldn't be happier! Ivetta is awesome, her goal is to make sure her client is happy. She went above and beyond to bring out the best in my facial feature, I could tell it was her passion. Thank you Ivetta, you're an awesome person! read more

Very nice small day spa. Good, not great, massage. I'd have preferred a larger changing area with a few sanitized hair supplies. Also would like a dedicated changing area for men & women. I was shocked to see a man coming out of what I thought was a female only changing area. Gotta be careful. Nice staff. Reasonable prices at $100 for a 60 min. Swedish massage. read more

The day I went in to see Linh at Be Scene Hair Salon (who has temporarily set up shop at Blu Water Day Spa) was a good day for my hair indeed. Not only did I walk out with transformed My Little Pony-esque multicolored hair thanks to Linh, but I had the fortune of running into Blu Water's owner and resident eyebrow guru, Julie! She very kindly was complimenting me on my brows (an amazing self-esteem boost if I've ever had one!), and when I mentioned that I actually was in need of a waxing to clean stuff up, she immediately motioned for me to follow her. So follow her I did, and she may have just turned me into a follower for life! We walked across the salon to her waxing room, she had me lie down on the chair-bed-thing after covering it with some clean paper, and went to work. As I've been blessed with relatively strong brows with a defined shape, most of my former brow waxing sessions have only lasted about 5 minutes. Clean up the strays, pluck a smidge, done. Not with Julie! She really took her time analyzing my brow shape, explaining what she was doing, and poring over them to make sure they looked their very best. I was so impressed! I highly recommend going to see Julie for your brows -- and while I haven't had the pleasure of experiencing Blu Water Day Spa's other services yet, the salon as a whole really impressed me. It's beautiful, HUGE, nicely decorated, clean, and compartmentalized so you don't have to deal with nail polish smell while you're getting your hair did, or anything like that. I will definitely return! I mean, sure, Rockville's a bit of a drive for me, but it's just another excuse to stop by Jumbo Jumbo afterwards, right? read more

I went here for eyelash enhancers that are supposed to last two weeks. However after two to three days the lashes were already falling out! I was upset because they were BEAUTIFUL. I couldn't have been more pleased!! NOT a bad review about the place or staff or anything, just that the eyelashes wasn't worth the price since it didn't last as long. ($60) The people were extremely friendly and helpful!! It was clean and relaxing but my boyfriend burned his tongue on the coffee lol They did offer me a 20% discount for any other service and explained that I may have needed stronger glue but they have had negative reactions with stronger glues in the past. VERY understanding and quick response! Def going back on my birthday for some pampering ;) read more

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I have been going to Blu Water Day Spa every two weeks since July '21, and I have loved my experiences there, specifically I ADORE Ruby. She is the best nail technician I have ever had ANYWHERE! She is a true artist. When she does my nails, they never chip or split and they look incredible. She really works magic. I took a very discerning friend of mine to the salon recently, she too was blown away by the experience. If you demand quality and only the best will do, do yourself a favor and go see Ruby. You will not regret it! The experience is 1000% worth it! read more

Bad customer service. Called for an appointment and was treated so poorly that I decided to hang up and try another salon

Simply said Jennie is the BEST nail technician. I was originally going to Professional Nails by D and Kim but it was impossible to get an appointment. I was referred to Jennie at Blu Water Day Spa and cannot be happier. The spa is clean and beautiful. The staff professional and friendly. I was able to make my appointments in ADVANCE AND COULD NOT BE HAPPIER! Jennie is quiet and professional and provides a zen like spa experience while she works miracles on your nails. She is gentle and offers her professional opinion on color, length and designs based on the client. They are a little pricey BUT you get what you pay for!!!!!!! read more