The first time I went to Ella Bache Toowong, was not the last. In fact I went there today, and usually once a month... but only to this one. I have visited plenty of beauty, day spa places in my time and none have been as consistent as this little business.
The therapists are actually really good at their jobs (and I have gotten some very sub par facials and massages and waxes in the past), very professional and present themselves very well (no smokers breath yay). They give awesome massages and really nice facials in clean, cosy and comfortable environments. You get soothing music, water to drink, a doona on the bed... it's the service you would only usually get at a 5 star hotel.... which is why I had to rate this particular salon 5 stars.
Yes, I admit, this isn't for the budget conscious... they charge between 80-150 for most their facials, their products are all in french and very expensive... but they are worth every cent. Not so much the products, but the service you get. They don't insist on trying to sell you products every step of your treatment as well, which is an added bonus. I can't say the same for the Indooroopilly, Portside Wharf, Paddington and other Ella Bache's out there... (they are all individually owned with different prices as well to my surprise)... but the one at Toowong is a secret gem. You can always get a good booking at a time that suits and I have never been let down (I've been going there for the past 7 years).
On another note, I rang the Indooroopilly branch up asking if they would match my beloved Toowong prices (their eyebrow wax and other services seemed to be a few dollars more expensive for the same thing) and they refused. Left a bit of a sour note in my mouth, just saying. Toowong is where it's at for sure. read more