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    European Wax Center

    3.6 (33 reviews)
    ModerateWaxing, Skin Care
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Sarika C.

    I've been a regular customer at European Wax Center since 2016. I have also purchased wax passes since then so basically I prepay for my services every year. Over the years, I've received extremely good service to really bad service depending on the location and technician. I've been to several centers as well between Maryland and North Carolina. I also purchase a lot of products based on recommendations made by the technicians. One of my most purchased products is the Ingrown Hair Serum. During my most recent visits, I received Brazilian Waxes and Underarm waxes by Mona. At both of those services my skin tore significantly. Not just a slight tear, it was down to the white flesh part, TWICE on the Brazilian!!! My underarms were torn as well and sore. And both times the technician blamed me saying it was the serum that caused the skin to thin out and tear. I use the EWC Ingrown Serum only once after my waxes and then I use pure organic Aloe. I've been doing this for years! What is so extremely funny about the situation is that during quarantine, I visited a good friend of mine in her home spa. She uses a similar wax at home and when she waxed me my skin DID NOT TEAR! Not even a little! And I had absolutely no irritation. What's even funnier is that she actually works for EWC as well and so she is familiar with their wax and technique. There have been several times my skin has been irritated after being serviced at this Olney center by Mona which leads me to believe there is a hygiene issue within this particular facility and a problem with the way this technician is pulling the strips off my skin. She knows my skin is sensitive and so she has tried to accommodate it by cooling the wax but I think that is what is making it worse. But I don't know because I'm not an esthetician... When I launched a complaint I was told I could no longer be serviced at their facility. So I visited another facility and once again, magically I had no irritation. So the only thing I can conclude is that this waxer, Mona, at Olney is heavy handed and/or not properly cleaning her waxing station which is irritating my skin. What's even worse is that when you complain about something, no matter how nice you are about it, they don't care. They will not offer you a discount or a free service or free product or anything! The owner took a week to even call me back! And when I voiced all my concerns he just apologized and that was it. No compensation or offer to come back. Mona was very dismissive and just says "Well, I don't know what it is...". I just don't appreciate spending so much money in a business that isn't even willing to keep your business or work things out in any way. And I always tipped very well, I would bring in a bottle of wine if I was late or missed an appt. I was definitely a good client other than being late most times but I would think that my extra tips would make up for it. This particular center does not deserve your business. I suggest visiting another center even if it is a little drive away. Oh! Lastly, they are definitely not following the new protocols correctly either at their facility during COVID. When I visited the other center, it was nice and clean and they checked your temp and had clean pens vs dirty etc. Olney has absolutely none of that in place. I would not trust the wellbeing of my health at this facility. And save your sanity for something else!

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    Giselle on the front desk is great! Mona is the best waxer that I have ever been to. She is a true professional and does a stellar job!

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    I was new to EWC and I was a little skeptical. It was such a pleasant experience. So professional. Loved, loved Mona. I'll be back!!

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    Salon H2O Hair, Nails & Body Spa

    4.0
    (102 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    I have been looking for a local hairstylist for last year+. After 2 prior attempts at different…read moresalons & stylists adventured to another place. I heard several recommendations for a few stylists here & not too far from home. I chatted with someone on phone, told them what I was looking for in a stylist's skill set & they recommended 2, both happened to already be on my list of 4 from here. I took a stab, picked 1 & made an appointment. Easy scheduling My experience was that the overall parking lot was a zoo at midday. I have a large vehicle & made circles 1.5 times. Entry to parking lot fools you when you 1st pull in, the small shopping center with all staff parking is very empty when rest of lot had only 3 spaces available. I found out, there's another side lot but only accessible from separate entrance off Georgia Avenue. Ive noted for next time. Upon entering, the salon looks nice, lots of stations as pictures showed and the front desk staff are very friendly, greeted me with smiles & acknowledged me right away. They had me sit in waiting area in front as stylist was finishing a client and I was a few minutes early. I waited a little bit, no big deal, and my stylist came and introduced themselves and took me back so we could discuss what I was looking for. After that, a wonderful shampoo & scalp massage. Heavenly & enough time provided, didn't feel rushed. Back in the chair & cutting began with sectioning & clipping hair up, then started with nape & worked a little on top sides. When stylist was almost done, had me check the back to make sure short enough, it wasn't, so more cutting. I appreciated being conservative & checking in, then going back to lift more length. I checked in the mirror again and felt length was good. Added some gel & that was it. OH! Mind you my hair is still wet. Luckily it is summer so I didn't mind, but this is 1st time I've left a salon with wet hair & not feeling complete. Now maybe we didn't communicate fully, maybe stylist planned to dry my hair, maybe not, but in talking I had mentioned I never blowdry my hair, which we talked about & isnt best for your hair & I let it dry naturally. So, maybe that influenced not drying my hair. I didn't fully mind except that I couldn't see a glamorous, LOL, but mainly professional ending & hair appointments are my only opportunity & treat to myself. What i also didn't know until now, after-the-fact, they do offer options for just cut & wash without blowdry at a lesser cost. So, I did save $. If I knew beforehand, or someone explained, I would have requested a completed style with drying. Because we talked the entire time and stylist was SUPER personable, I was distracted & on way home started wondering, did my left side get touched? Did I even get a fresh trim all around which I needed? It was 13 weeks since my last haircut & always feels nice when hair is freshly trimmed. OR did stylist only work on the main point of the nape being too long & top looking heavy, which was what I mentioned as main dislikes currently? I did bring a picture of myself t9 show what I wanted & liked about prior styling in the back. Once I got home, hubby said the back was uneven, longer on 1 side than other. He took a picture so I could see. Lucky he can cut a straight line, so he fixed. But next morning when I washed & let hair dry, the sides of my hair didn't look completely even & ends still looked needing a fresh trim. I guess my wonderingon my journey home was correct. I'm good at cutting my own hair, so next hair wash, I trimmed a little to even up sides & get a fresh cut on sides. SO, would I return? Definitely! I have options of repeat try or 3 others at this salon who were recommended. I'm willing & should return to try others as I overall had good experience. Everyone was very nice there & if I can get better parking option, definitely worth a 2nd visit. AND every customer that left appeared to be regulars & appeared very happy & looked great. Please know that they take credit for service, but tips have to be cash or Venmo only.

    Melody did her thing again! I am so happy with my results. Amazing experience, and an amazing…read moreprice. I decided to do darker this time, and long layers. Not only was the color, cut, and blow dry in under an hour, but the entire experience was so lovely. I live in VA and drive an hour because of how good this salon and Melody is. I recommend them to everyone.

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    Star Nails

    4.3
    (50 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    I have been going to Star Nails for about 10 years. They just redid the inside, and it is…read morebeautiful, but that's not the best part. The staff is fabulous, and it has an "everyone knows your name" feel. Everyone is always happy and friendly, and I always get compliments on my nails.

    My girlfriend has been coming to this nail salon for over 20years on and off and I usually treat…read moreher, however their prices are going up and the nails do not last. The last two very rushed pedicures she got lasted 2 days before chipping and they cut her toenails uneven and crooked. The prices online do not reflect the real prices in salon so we were surprised at price. Her last dip manicure with tips lifted after less than a week. When she came back to let them know, they treated her as if it were her fault and a one time courtesy to fix. They recently received a small remodel inside which benefited the technicians mostly with better organization of their products etc. and was done by owners husband. Of course after this remodel all prices went up again another $5. I feel customers shouldn't have to pay for their upgrades especially when service stays the same. They tried to say it was the first time they raised the prices in 20 years but that was false information because the prices have gone up before in that time as regular manis used to be $10 then $12 then $15 and now $20 or even more. Now I have to pay $55 with tip for her to get a regular gel polish on her own nails which does not add strength and lasted a week and a half last time and is easier with UV cure imo. That's like paying $4-$5 everyday you wake up just to look at your nails with color and nothing special. She used to come here for the decent prices and because the girls working here have great personality and are good people, but we have to look elsewhere now and they have lost our service. Girlfriend is not happy about that.

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