Great salon. Tonya is amazing!!! Simple to get an appointment and Gucci Treatment!!! The salon is…read moreclean and luscious esthetics make my experience relaxing, pleasant, and similar to a spa. Her work with foil color is professional and she gives authentic advice and expertise clearly with decades of training so that you will be happy with your results each and every time. Thank you Tonya! I love my hair!!!

This place is full of talented stylists. the place has a feel of 'Cheers'...everyone is so…read morefriendly. Tonya is a master at coloring and blending, resulting in the color depth that is most complementary. She is so passionate and loves sharing pro tips to get the healthiest hair possible. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending her, and her work speaks for itself!

I had an incredible experience at Escape Day Spa on Broadway in Homewood. The environment is…read moreserene, and the aesthetics are just beautiful. Miss Laurie, my massage therapist, was fantastic and she has over 30 years of experience, and it truly showed. I enjoyed every minute of my 60-minute massage. Highly recommend!

Have been here before to receive a massage and had a great experience. The latest time I went for…read morethe autumn glow facial. Very pleasant experience. Was greeted with a mimosa and other complimentary beverages and snacks. My esthetician and I talked literally the whole service which I enjoyed. I felt so refreshed and rejuvenated after. Highly recommend this place.

Dana at the retreat day spa was INCREDIBLE! I have had many massages over the years and this one…read morewas an absolute favorite!! I booked the 60 minute massage with the added scalp massage. Dana applied just the right amount of pressure. I could tell she put so much care into her work. Overall a wonderful experience- I will be back!

I love this place and the staff are amazing. Bernadette at the front desk is so friendly, fun, and…read moregreat to talk to! Nancy and Danielle are great massage therapists and I also had a facial that was amazing with Susan. The spa is so quaint and cute and in a great location. Love

Scheduled their signature (most expensive) massage but only got the regular one which wasn't a…read moreproblem till I still got charged for the most expensive one and the front desk girl didn't know how to fix it and said the manger would call and fix it in the morning which never happened and they haven't returned my messages.

I would give zero stars if I could. I have been struggling with intense back pain, and after a back…read morescan revealed it was a muscle issue, the kind woman who did my scan highly recommended the masseuse Emily at Spa Belle La Vie. She claimed Emily's deep tissue massages had helped her immensely. I called to book an appointment, but the earliest available slot was over a week away at 11 AM. The Friday before my appointment, the spa called to reschedule because Emily was no longer available. Her next availability was a few days later at 12:45 PM on a Thursday. I agreed to the new appointment. I arrived early on the day of my rescheduled appointment, only to be met with disdainful looks from the six women lounging around the front desk, chatting amongst themselves. After an awkward wait, someone finally addressed me, saying someone would assist me shortly. Only one person seemed to be working at the desk. When I was eventually shown to the waiting room, I received no instructions about what would happen next or where to put my new client forms. When the masseuse came to get me, it was not Emily. I asked about Emily's whereabouts, only to be told she wasn't at work that day. Furious, I returned to the front desk, where the six women looked at me like I was crazy and said, "Oh, we will reschedule you." This was the second time I had been rescheduled, and I wasn't about to let them waste any more of my time. I walked out. This situation boils down to one of three issues: the front desk staff is incompetent, Emily is selectively choosing her clients and didn't want to work with me, or they don't want to service a Black woman. The waiting room was empty, so they clearly weren't busy. No wonder this spa has such poor reviews. I try to give businesses the benefit of the doubt, but this experience was beyond frustrating. Why would I trust them to reschedule me again only to be disappointed? I'm still dealing with back pain and am no closer to finding relief. If anyone knows of good spas in Tuscaloosa, please let me know.

I had such a wonderful experience at Mockingbird Day Spa! I chose to treat myself to one of their…read morerituals for my birthday, and they didn't disappoint. I absolutely love the look of the spa. It's the perfect mix of glam and masculine. They started me off with a tour and then I spent a bit of time in their relaxation lounge. The massage and body scrub were great! And I got the chance to try their infrared sauna. That was a first for me. I also had lunch before my facial. They also kindly offered wine or mimosas while I paused for lunch. To which of course I had to have a mimosa Lastly, the facial was my absolute favorite part! Claire did such a wonderful job and had me so relaxed, I dozed off.

I went for a 30 minute massage with Genevieve which was wonderful and so relaxing. She asked me…read morewhat areas I needed focus on and was sure to thoroughly work those areas during our session. The spa itself has a darker/moodier aesthetic than most other spas. The staff was kind and very helpful. I paid $80 for a 30 minute massage which is a little on the pricier side, but I was treated to refreshments prior to my massage and was encouraged to take my time and relax from the moment I stepped into the spa. Highly recommend!

Best massage i have ever had. Without saying anything, Naudia could sense when the pressure was too…read morehard and backed off.

This was my first visit to this spa, and it made an excellent first impression! It's located in the…read morebeautiful Summit area, and from the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm smile and made to feel welcome. I recommend arriving 15 to 20 minutes before your appointment. That gives you plenty of time to check in, change into a robe, and settle in before your services begin. I treated myself to a pedicure and the restorative sleep massage. Peyton showed me to the women's locker room, where we discovered my name was not on any of the lockers. However, that turned out to be a God thing. I changed into a robe and slippers, excited for my experience to begin! A little note for my fellow plus size friends: don't worry, they have robes up to a 4X, which I really appreciated. They also have a beautiful, quiet relaxation room where you can unwind before and after your services. Peyton offered me a complimentary drink and gave me some option. I asked her if they had any non-alcoholic "fancy" drinks. She said they did a prepared a beautiful, refreshing drink and put it in the quiet room for me to enjoy. Milah did my pedicure, and we made a genuine connection while we talked. She did an excellent job refreshing my feet, and I loved that she began the service with aromatherapy. It was such a relaxing touch. She's got many years of experience and I highly recommend her!! Next was my restorative sleep massage with Quanette. Before she began, she took the time to ask about any problem areas and anything she should be mindful of. The massage room was peaceful, beautifully designed, and filled with soft, calming sounds. The massage itself was incredible, everything I hoped it would be and more. When I was ready to leave a huge downpour came, leaving me in the lobby to wait it out. One of the ladies offered me a poncho! Such an unexpected convenience. I will absolutely be back when I'm able to. The entire experience was relaxing, thoughtful, and restorative from beginning to end. It was the perfect way to celebrate 12 years in recovery.

worst massage ever paid for an got 45 minutes. They wouldn't shut the fuck hollered room room…read morethe whole massage had no pressure. It was absolutely horrible and then pressure me for a tip and then when I didn't tip they told me don't come back again. I'm not planning on fucking going back and it probably behoove anybody to never go there because it is an honest shit hole.

Loved my massage it was very relaxing and 10 times better than the Swedish massages you pay over…read more$100 for in the fancy spas. Will absolutely be back!

- Worst Massage Experience I had a very bad experience at…read morethis place. It wasn't even the location I originally wanted to go to, but I decided to give it a try anyway. Big mistake. The place looked very shady, and I honestly felt uncomfortable walking in. I paid $80 for one hour, which I thought was fair, but everything went downhill from there. She asked me if I wanted hard or medium pressure. I clearly said medium. I also told her I had only a little back pain. She kept pushing for a deep tissue massage, but I said no -- I wanted a Swedish massage with medium pressure. She completely ignored my request. She used her elbows with very strong pressure, and it was extremely painful. I kept telling her to stop and go lighter, but she didn't listen. She just kept saying, "you will feel better later," while I was in pain the whole time. Then she added oil and said it would be an extra $20 -- without asking me first. I never agreed to that. At the end, I paid $80 + $20, and then she still asked for a tip. I literally paid to be in pain, not to relax. Now my back and legs hurt even more than before. I will never go back. If you value your comfort and safety, do not come here.

Probably the best massage I've had in the Birmingham Area. I've been in pain for weeks. Felt…read morebetter immediately.