Got my gel nails done here for mother's day and I am happy with the result. The best of my…read moreexperience was meeting the technician. She was very kind and patient. Took her time showing me all the colors and tried to pleased me with the shape and length of the nails. The salon, however, could do with some water for the customers and a little couch for the people waiting. I did not like the amount of spam you get when booking online. Got various emails and texts to remind me about the appointment and then, numerous follow-up emails and texts to leave reviews, answer surveys and book again.

Fab Spot. Beautiful salon & spa. Offers advanced skin treatments too! Murad peel is to die for xread more

Have got shellac done here loads of times and they do a very good job! Got a shellac manicure done…read moreone time and it was NOT worth the extra money. You'd be better off going to Mink for a proper manicure. Got a massage done once and it's was bliss :) overall a very pleasant experience with nice, friendly girls. Would recommend!

it's the worse salon Iv ever been to. don't waste your time and money. I did give the salon a…read morenumber of chances as I felt that would be fair, unfortunately the standard isn't great and the staff are not very friendly. Having a loyal clientele dosnt seem to be the priority or business model.

Excellent mini manicure from Nimo. Very pleased with service provided. Lovely salon. Relaxing…read moreatmosphere.

Was in town for the week and needed a last minute appointment. I called and they were kind enough…read moreto fit me in the same day (2 weeks before Christmas, so was very busy). Salon was nice and hairdresser paid attention to how I wanted my hair to look and kept checking if length off was okay with me. Haircut was very good for someone that's never cut my hair before. Blowout was a little straight/flat for my preference, but I guess she wanted to make sure it was all even. Would come back the next time I'm in town.

I went there today to be pampered and instead coming out after spending/wasting my time there I…read morefelt so self conscious and stupid....Don't go there unless you want to feel self conscious and leave feeling crap .... DON'T GO NEAR THE PLACE

The sun made its fleeting re-appearance today. Time to bust out the sandals! Popped into Akara for…read morean emergency pedicure. Beautiful, spacious, clean, modern salon. Decorated in muted greys and purples with a few added sparkles here and there. Staff are fabulous. So welcoming and chatty. There is a very relaxing and friendly atmosphere. Delighted with my pedicure treatment. They did a thorough job. My feet are now summer ready! Lots of great offers too. This week €10 spray tan. What a steal! Keep an eye on their website.

From the owner: Nails, manicure,pedicure,waxing,tinting,massage,gel/acrylic extension,spray tan,eyelash extensionread more

Always a good experience. Very professional and thorough. Easy to book appointments online.read more

i paid over €70 for acrylics and they started peeling and popping off within 10 days, when I…read morecontacted them they said they needed photo evidence and would only fix them within a 14 day window. Horrendous customer service

My go-to salon for waxing and microblading, couldn't recommend Araya and her team highly enough!read more

A lovely salon run by even lovelier people! Araya and her team are expert beauticians and aestethic…read moreclinicians offering all sorts of fab treatments including the best deep tissue massage I've had in Dublin and a wonderful diamond facial mask which I book in for monthly and it makes me feel 20 years younger! Couldn't recommend this place highly enough if you're in the south Dublin area, they are the best in the beauty business bar none.

Absolute Rip Off! Will be reporting to trading standards! This type of shoddy practice needs to be…read morestamped out, it ruins the image of the beauty industry! I attended Ballinteer at 4.45pm today to have shellac done, price displayed €29, I asked for plexigel base coat instead of regular and was charged an extra €36 for change of base coat, a total of €65. Cash only and no receipt! Cards not accepted. Shameful practice

Run by two lovely girls (both named jen funnily enough) the experience in Vanity Rooms is…read moreluxurious, girly and fun. It's located right in Stepaside Village and is really easy to find, with free parking available in The Step Inn car park. The salon specialises in sculptured nails and with 5 manicure stations, 3 pedicure stations, it is perfect for a girly get together. I particularly love the Thai manicure which included a scrub, hand mask in heated mitts finished with a colour polish of your choice. Fab!

Thers a reason image magazine voted them number 1 salon 2014. Love the relaxed and friendly…read moreatmosphere of the place. The 2 jens do a great job running the place and all the staff seem to be very friendly with clients as well as each other. Treatments are all top quality lovely interior great staff chilled atmosphere good value fun day out free parking basically best place evaaaaa!!!