Love Love Love.. OMG the first time I went to Habitude I got the "Night Out on The Town" package for my bday. I loved the rosemary mint mani pedi. My hair cut was one of the best too. The woman who did my makeup made me look gorgeous! My second time going was just a few weeks ago and this time I took one of my best friends with me and she plans on going back there! I met a great stylist named Ross who put life back into my hair and he took the time to listen to me and give me just what I needed.lol. I will definetly see him again! Aveda products are great. Esp for my hair cause it's like frizzy/puffy/curly/BIG but u can never tell cause i will never ever wear my nair natural The location is great, almost all the way at the end of Ballard. Lots of nearby places to eat, coffee, and the beach is not too far away. read more

If you want to get some great spa services, then this is nice place to go.I always leave relaxed and happy with my services. If you want your hair cut or colored. Forget about it. It feels like most of the stylists just got out of school and they have had no advance training. They lack customer service skills that I find important when going to a salon. Except for Joe what a nice guy.I have never had a great hair experience at this place. Don't get me started on the cashiers who check you in and out...they are RUDE and always seem put out by your presence. Oh yeah and thier parking lot....it might possibly be the crappiest lot in all of Seattle. read more

I haven't been here for a while but there's a reason for that - overpriced and not impressive, and push those products...no thanks! Especially for the hair cuts I've received, I'd have to say WAY overpriced. The best haircuts I got here (and the reason I went back more than once) were from a brand new hair stylist who moved to Hawaii. No thanks - won't be going back. read more

I had a great experience with Lisa today. She's excellent with Asian hair, and did a balayage treatment to my hair that made me swoon in delight. I read a bunch of negative reviews of this place - not sure about anyone else but Lisa did awesome!! I've really not met many stylists who didn't just cut my hair blunt across, add a few layers and flat iron it - is that the Asian girl normal? I was really happy with Lisa - thank you!!! read more

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A few years ago, my mostly straight hair turned into mostly curly hair. Since then I've been trying to figure out how to handle shortish hair that curls after one drop of rain. I went to Habitude with high hopes. The atmosphere is clean, not overly noisy or busy, and the people are friendly, offering coffee/tea/water. I sat down to my appointment with Naomi, told her what I wanted, and she immediately knew just what to do. I got a really nice neck/shoulder/scalp massage, a good shampoo/conditioning, and then she did the cut. Instead of being timid about cutting off a good amount of hair (I got rid of a good 6 inches, ending in a shoulder length bob), she went right at it - because she knew what she was doing. The cut ended up SO nice! I haven't had such a nice haircut in a very long time, so this was such a treat. I will definitely be going back to her - and at $35, she's a steal! One additional thing: I love stylists who don't try and do smalltalk the whole time. Naomi fit the bill while still being friendly and personable. She also didn't try to get me to buy a bunch of products, but did let me know what she used and why. Total win! read more

This review is for the spa only....the bf and I hit up Habitude for some Valentine's Day relaxation. I did a ton of research. I wanted a place where it was a true spa with a sauna or a steam room, and I wanted it to be truly unisex (not just a spa for women where the men feel like an afterthought or outright uncomfortable). I also didn't want to have to sell a kidney because it was so expensive. This search led me to Habitude in Ballard. Couples massage room? check. Sauna? check. Within my budget? check. I bought a gift certificate and made a reservation. We checked in on Sunday evening and were whisked away upstairs to the spa. The spa host explained the layout (helpful - so we didn't feel lost) and told us to help ourselves to the snacks (almonds, walnuts and dried cranberries) throughout. We got changed and were encouraged to use the dry sauna prior to our massage. We sweat it out for a few minutes to loosen up our muscles. We then were summoned to the massage room. Though its a "couples room" we were facing opposite directions. So together but separate. I picked out my fragrance, he picked his and we got started. Hot stones - yow!! What a treat....they really help your muscles loosen up and allow the therapist to get in there and get work done. The beds are heated and I was always comfortable. The 90 minutes passed in a heartbeat. I liked that my therapist asked me if I wanted her to do some more deep-tissue work, or "just keep it relaxing". The entire massage was heavenly. Hands, feet, and head sufficiently rubbed. The massage lotions and oils they use smell great and are truly luxurious. We were given our instructions to drink tons of water and to relax in the sauna. Off to sweat some more! Then a quick shower (love the Aveda products!!) and we were downstairs to pay. Since I read the reviews, I was ready for a sales pitch for products. We didn't get any upsell at all. I'm not sure if it was because it was late, or if it was because we had a massage and those products aren't as easy to sell (as compared to a facial). But there was nothing, which I appreciated. Particularly since I splurged on the 90 minute massage AND then we opted for the heated stones add-on. Overall, a great way to spend some time with my BF and we both left feeling like a million bucks!! 5 stars, 2 thumbs up! We'll be back!! read more

I love this place, the prices have gone up, I will say, but so has cost of living in general in Seattle. And I will say if there's a problem you have to complain long and hard to get compensation for your experience. However, I have been going to this spa for 10 years, since before they moved after the fire at the other location and in all that time I have only had one bad experience (my 60 minute treatment was 40 tops, yes I time it! you're paying a big number for those precious minutes!) I love it, I especially love the salt scrub and river rock massage treatments. Also just to point out, I'm seeing a common theme, for the most part the spa treatment reviews are pretty stellar, and the salon reviews aren't. And I have to say, no matter how deep my love for Aveda body products, they turn my hair into a brillo pad if I use the shampoo or conditioner more than once in a blue moon. read more

I'm only reviewing this place because of Holly's incredible mani/pedi services. Since I am a hairstylist my fingernail polish doesn't usually make it very long, but my toes are another story! She has really given me the best nail services of my life... She was once at Habitude and then at Spa Scotta, and now she's back! She's worth the trek, people. I have naturally very long fingernails that I choose to file into what one would call a "stiletto" or curved point. I am very specific about the way they are shaped because my hands and fingernails are constantly in direct line of vision of my clients and I prefer them to appear well-manicured and professional, as a reflection of my services. Holly does her absolute best to maintain my preferred shape with a few little additions I forget to do myself, like buffing. Did I mention that Holly herself is also very talented, chatty, professional, and cute? She is also an LMP. I've had a massage with her and would have one again in a heartbeat if I had more time in a single visit with her! read more

I have been loyally coming to Habitude for quite some time now. But I never yelped about their salon until today. I just got my hair cut by a new stylist they hired who moved here from NY. He is super intuitive and talented with hair. I am very picky, and it is very clear that he goes above & beyond the 'textbook basics' of cutting hair. His name is James!! GO TO JAMES!!!! read more

Obviously, people have variable experiences here, but I've been here twice for eyebrow waxing and it's been an extremely positive experience both times. The first time was about a year or two ago. The woman was very sweet but I can't remember her name. She did a really great job and encouraged me to come back for a facial since I have some problematic skin. Finally, I got around the the facial and waxing again just yesterday. I had Caitlyn. I've only one facial before, so Caitlyn was nice enough to walk me through every step of the process. She started off with a foot soak, which I was not expecting, and explained how the next 90 minutes would go. I really appreciated her excitement and enthusiasm about every step- she truly loves what she does and that makes a huge difference in your experience! They eyebrow wax was good- I appreciated the conversation she made during waxing because it distracts me from any discomfort. Then came the amazing facial experience. They are customized to your skin so it will change depending on your skin type and issues. I loved that you get to pick the aromatherapy scent that is used throughout the 90 minutes. She did a leg scrub and foot massage as my face steamed, then wrapped them in hot towels. The arm massage was another great part. The head massage was probably the best head massage I've EVER had and I've had a good amount. I honestly might go back just for that alone. The transitions between each step were smooth and relaxing- nothing caught me off guard and it really allowed me to fully relax. Today I woke up and my skin is smooth and so much better despite the brow wax and extractions! I hope to make this a bi-monthly treat for myself in the future. Afterwards, I sat in the sauna, then took a shower in the locker room. Everything was clean, the personnel are kind, and the tea is amazing!! Highly recommended! read more

The ultimate facial is amazing - it's totally worth the money! I used to get manis and pedis there but they were too expensive. I've never received anything but the highest level of customer service. read more

Best massage EVER!! I was lucky enough to have Crystal as my masseuse and it was amazing. I have had my share of massages but I have never been pampered the way I was at habitude. I will definitely be back. read more

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I went to the freemont location about 5-6 months ago and RAVEN cut my hair and it was FABULOUS! (don't have her last name) I have never received so many compliments on my hair ever! I just called and she no longer works there.. IF ANYBODY OUT THERE KNOWS RAVEN PLEASE RESPOND BACKT TO ME. I sound like a stalker lol but she was the sweetest lady and extremely talented with hair. I would love to find her and get another haircut. (I checked FB and Styleseat App and found nothing) read more

I see Kayla and she is an expert at doing blonde and I wouldn't trust anyone else to touch my hair, if it weren't for her I wouldn't even be a blonde. She is so thorough and my hair never feels dried out or damaged. I have never been unhappy with her work. She is who I recommend to everyone. read more

I went to Habitude several times. I liked JW but it seemed like he was always out of town... With others, my hair cuts were hit or miss. I had same problem as previous poster- people wanting to blow out my naturally thick and wavy hair. When you have a short cut that only serves to make you look like a mushroom head (...or worse). Oh and I hate Aveda products. They all smell the same way, like an overly ripe, spicy, botanical pear. Or something like that. They manage to both strip my dry hair and leave it oily. A difficult task indeed! I had a facial there once and I couldn't relax because the annoying little guy kept remarking about how tense I was. Many, many, many times. I'll tell you why I couldn't relax, because some creepy - too familiar- person's hands were on me. The waxing women there are very good. That earns them another *. read more

I live right across the street and was looking for a salon closer to home and decided to give Habitude a try. Won't be doing that again! I made an appointment and then had to reschedule. The girl on the phone was pretty rude, put me on hold for over 5 minutes, couldn't find my original appointment, hassled me over rescheduling. The day of the appointment, I was pretty clear about what I wanted - just a trim , reshaping some layers, not too much off as I was trying to grow out my hair. The stylists was uncommunicative. The only time she showed any cheer was when she mentioned she'd be happy to straighten my hair for me. (Ack! Really?! I LOVE my curls - and that just happens to be a personal pet peeve). I looked up in the mirror a few times, and she was actually looking out of the window while cutting my hair! Oh my ... Is it any wonder I walked out of there with an absolutely hideous haircut? I barely even made it through the obligatory upselling. Was hoping against hope that a good washout of product would help, but it only made it oh so much worse. Never. Again. read more

I got a facial and mani/pedi groupon--I had never gone to Habitude and thought it was a good opportunity to try it out. The facial was good--similar to other facials I've gotten--I'm not so sure about the $45 up-charge for the peel, as the acid peels I've gotten seem to yield better results. The Mani/pedi was nice but a few things: 1. The pedi polish didn't last more than three days! For the price, you're better off going to an Asian nail salon where it lasts weeks. 2. There are no water jets for your feet. 3. The chairs aren't exactly comfortable. 4. The magazine selection was limited and boring. I'm glad I tried them out, but I'd say the experience was only so-so, and if I had paid full price, I would have given it one star. read more

When you walk in there is just TOO much going on hair salon.... random retail stuff they are displaying and selling, really distracting nothing that offers that calm inviting spa feel nobody greets you i had to ask several people to find out the actual spa is upstairs and when I arrive no body is there so waited for me to find someone to help. Massage is ok below my expectations therapist did not listen to my preference and didnt' explain anything she was doing afterwards the check out process was very poor they didnt ask how the service was or anything surprised how unfriendly they were. Not going back. read more

William gave me a wonderful hair cut & color and was very nice & professional. He even shook my hand at the end and offered me his business card. Very nice guy. He was careful with his work. I got my eyebrows waxed as well, and that was a nice experience with Dandi and the room was so relaxing. I used a Groupon and was very pleased with my experience. read more

MELTING. Maybe it's the post massage relaxation high (should I be using the word "glow"? Whatever.) but I'm so in love with this place. I've actually been going for awhile but this last session was so amazing that I felt compelled to write a review. I usually see Bridget. She is magic. Like SO good. Just the right amount of pressure. For me, that's somewhere in between medium-firm and hurts-so-good (but she's adaptable). I feel totally comfortable with her. Strong, great rhythm (did you know that's a thing? It matters) and so in tune with whatever I need. She's professional but also just a cool person and easy to talk to. I highly recommend working with her. I recently saw Jeff as well. I usually prefer lady therapists but he was awesome. He started off breathing with me which I really appreciated. Great massage, excellent pressure. He made me feel very at ease and seemed to be full of empathy. Everyone should be more like Jeff. The spa itself is just really nice. It's definitely good for people who are into "spa-life" (*acknowledges privilege*). Everyone talks with that soft-and-deep-but -not-quite-a-whisper-spa-voice and you are greated with cucumber/lemon water or tea. There are nuts and berries in the "pampering alcove." There is a sauna. The locker room is stocked with aveda products and has two nice private shower rooms. Somehow, even though I'm pretty sure they book several massages at any given time, there is rarely more than one other person in the locker room so it feels relatively private. Downsides? It's admittedly expensive but honestly worth it for me because I'm willing to pay more for the experience. read more

UPDATE. i still think this place is for the (rich) birds. HOWEVER, i wrote my original (very lengthy) review while i was pissed off and traumatized. i later went back to habitude and explained my situation to a sincerely concerned employee who immediately refunded my money. and even though my hair got effed up, the lady who did my hair is a gem. i think she's prolly great at cuts and i'd buy her a drink if i bumped into her at a bar. read more

Just left my hair appointment and had to leave a review! Had a partial highlight and cut and I'm so happy with the color and the service provided by Monica. After 10 years in LA it's good to be back in Ballard and even better to have a new location to get my hair done. Thank you Monica! read more

Most unprofessional salon I have been to. There was a shooting a Westlake downtown so traffic was extremely backed up. I called to say I was running late and the receptionist said it was no problem and to call if it was later than 10 minutes. After being in the car for over an hour I show up and the parking lot is full and I search for parking. When I walk in 12 minutes late, the receptionist tells me my appointment has been cancelled and I can have another appointment in an hour. I patiently ask if I can just have a cut and no style as this is really the only day that works for me. I have a young puppy and planned my evening around this appointment and cannot sit and wait an hour. She says she will ask the hairstylist Celeste if that can be arranged. She is gone for several minutes (wasting our appointment time longer) and comes back and said Celeste said no. (Guess she was having her dinner). I state that I wish someone had told me that on the phone as I was told being late was ok. She said she will go talk to Celeste again wasting more time. She comes back and said Celeste doesn't feel like coming out now (very professional). To me an appointment time is an appointment time. I was willing to be flexible with the service itself and it should have been communicated to me on the phone that being late would result in a canceled appointment. Ironically, I went to this salon back in 2014 and had the same problem with my appointment being wrong in their schedule and asking me to come back another day. I wrote a yelp review then too. Don't waste your time, haircuts are supposed to be relaxing, pleasant experiences. This was not and clearly this location is continuing to have problems with staff. Very unprofessional staff. Celeste, I will certainly not be recommending you or this salon to any friends or colleagues. Hope you enjoyed your dinner! read more

Mediocre treatment? Check! Overpriced? Absolutely! Constant up-selling? Yes! I really want to like this spa. I've done massage. Facials. Mani/pedis. And as much as I love Aveda laden hipsters with whispery voices, this place is very very average. There is nothing that is horrible, but nothing about any of my experiences that has been special either. At this same price point you could enjoy a much more luxurious spa experience at several competitor spas in the area. Don't get sucked into a groupon! Still not worth it! read more

I called, scheduled an appointment, showed up and surprise ... my appointment is nowhere to be found. These people cannot even maintain an appointment book properly and you want me to trust them with my hair! read more

I just brought my three best childhood friends here for massages/facials and it was amazing. The services were perfect. The aestheticians were so great. Kristina worked with me and it was the best facial I've had. The ambience was so nice. The sauna hit the spot. We are so lucky to have such a fantastic spa in the area. read more

Habitude is by far one of my favorite places to get a facial. I have been seeing Kristina for over six months and she is fabulous. First thing, she takes the time to remember things about you and spark up great conversation from where you left off a few months prior. You can tell she really like what she does and cares for her clients. She isn't pushy on products and will give you her honest opinion on things. Definitely the best and would recommend to anyone! read more

This review is for the spa-I've never had my hair cut here. The place is really big so it loses some of that homey comfortable feel. There are new people working here every time I go. On the plus side, I've had brazilian waxes done there and Amanda is fantastic. I was scared the first time and she made me feel comfortable, chatting with me so I didn't even realize she was yanking the hair right out. It's a big expensive, especially with a nice tip for the stylist/estetician, but worth it once in a while. read more

Booked the Ultimate 1.5 hour massage with Arjuna and paid with my 40 for 80 Groupon. Did not get heckled or given attitude when I booked my appt over the phone. The spa is quaint - small and shares space with the manicurists, showers, sauna (coed with curtains), changing space all on the second floor. Dried fruit, self serve lemon water and the rumor of fruit smoothies are complimentary. Arjuna has 20 years of massage experience so they really hooked me up on my first visit She is worth every freakin' penny. I have had the worst neck/shoulder kink for the last two weeks - planning a wedding that keeps falling through, work stress, etc - and normally when someone works through my knots, I end up crying or not breathing. Or both at the same time...which is really difficult if you think about it. She spent the majority of the time trying to relieve the pressure and had to move on since the body can only handle so much deep tissue before it begins to backfire. I think I will need to book a 1 hr follow up with her next week (bummer? ya right!). Also - straight up the BEST scalp massage I have ever had. Ever. Like, I might start a Facebook fan page just for Arjuna's scalp massage. Like other Yelpers have stated, there is a wee bit of a retail aspect when you're finished. However, Arjuna didn't bring me a basket 'o crap for my to buy, just mentioned that the Action Oil she used to warm up my body for the massage was available downstairs and then recommended the group massage room for my fiance and I after the wedding and said that there are some wonderful hair and makeup folks downstairs if I was looking for wedding glamour, which I thought was very helpful and not at all pushy. Arjuna also teaches massage, does Reiki, and is a doula. Girl can HOOK IT UP. Oh, and the crazy thing is that she didn't even inform me of this, I asked downstairs about her experience. I find this very classy of her, but I wish she was allowed to promote her other services. Or maybe she can but she just didn't feel it was relevant. Only reason it doesn't get a 5 is the price. For $140, I would expect more amenities prior to the massage besides some dried fruit, lemon water, and a coed sauna. Other spas in this price range usually have a plunge pool, both hot and cold, and also make sure you know that you can stay as long as you like. Habitude did not. read more

I enjoy getting my haircut here - it feels a bit more like going to a spa than just a hair salon. They have a wide range of prices - starting around $30 up to $70, so you can find someone in your budget. I started with someone at $30 and now she's $42 about 9 months later. She's given me a good haircut 3 out of the 4 times. I also had her for an up-do last summer. She did a decent job - the price I paid was equivalent to what I got. If you're wanting a fantastic up-do it's probably worth paying the going rate - $50 rather than going cheaper, which is what I did. Only three stars because - it's always crowded, magazine selection stinks, and they try to push their Aveda products on you. read more

I went in yesterday to get a different style and was super unhappy with my results, paid $88 to get some little side bangs and a trim and I got a horrible shag-esque haircut. I called this morning and they got me in the next hour for a free fix-up. Jen made my hair look exactly how I wanted it despite the several ways it was messed up and she was so responsive and helpful. She made me feel so much better and I was so incredibly pleased with how it turned out. She repeatedly checked with me to make sure things were turning out right and made the whole process super easy. Thank you Jen for fixing things up and making my hair look amazing! Great professionalism and expertise! read more

Great customer service and the best hair cut I have had in years. Picture is from 24 hours after the cut. Even the husband noticed and said it's the best hair I've had in a long time. read more

Habitude - Day Spas Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great experience!! I was in need of a haircut, and aimed at getting it the same day and Habitude was able to fit me right in! Which was a big plus in my book! Brooke gave an excellent trim and recommended some layers. I really wanted to focus on taking some weight off, previous hairdressers hadn't quite done it for me but let me just say I was very pleased with the result. Brooke gave an amazing haircut, all staff were friendly and welcoming and my overall visit at Habitude was just fantastic! read more

I love Habitude! The ambiance is wonderful; it feels natural, and eccentric but not too trendy. Thank you for the delicious tea that is always offered! It's nice to sit and relax with a cup of tea before the appointment. I appreciate the way that my stylist always takes the time to texturaize my hair, it makes it so much easier to take care of. Thanks for another great experience! read more

I had been thinking of going to Habitude and voila, there was a Groupon. I had a haircut, "conditioning treatment" and makeup application. Working backward: The makeup application was done very well, but the woman who helped me had a kind of hyper energy, very product sales-oriented, and kept apologizing to her next client who was sitting and waiting (and not looking stressed) and kind of acting like she had to rush. Well, I did not come in late or do anything wrong, so calm down. But honestly, I can't imagine a reason I would ever go there and pay $47 for someone to do my makeup anyway. It did look really good! And slightly better than when I do it myself. So, the "conditioning treatment" - I have no idea what that involved and I am glad it was just part of the Groupon because it was supposed to be a $25 value. My hair is pretty healthy but it pretty much seemed the same as a normal shampoo and conditioning (maybe she forgot to do it or something). So that's a wash anyway since I didn't really pay for it. Last the haircut, I love it! And I will definitely go back. Despite there being some negative sides to my review, I do like the haircut. Next time I will just go ahead and get a haircut only. I do like the big, bright space, their longer hours, and all the people I met there were really nice. Even the hyper makeup artist - It's not an energy I can go along with but she was really nice. read more

After a long week of sitting in planes for conferences I was in desperate need of a massage! The only bad part was that it was late in the afternoon on a Sunday. So, looking to my fellow yelpers for help, I searched for a place to that would help me get rid of the neck pain from the long flights. I decided to check out Habitude in Ballard. I was offered four different appointment times that very afternoon. It was easy to find and great parking on a Sunday night and they were open late! I was offered tea or water, shown around, instructed on how to put my things away in the lockers, change, shower, and what to do while I waited. I sat in the dry sauna for 20 minutes with a cold glass of water and was nice and warm by the time Sally, my massage therapist came to get me. She sat me down and asked what my problem areas were and what I liked and disliked. HELLO! What a concept...asking the customer what she likes! I have this one weird tickle spot on my back and have never had anyone be able to do anything about it but avoid that area. Sally was amazing and figured out how to keep me from feeling tense & jumpy when she went over that spot! Yay! She used the perfect amount of pressure and by the time I was done...I was so relaxed and sleepy! Amazing! I took a nice long hot shower afterward with all the aveda products (which were never pushed on me) and blow dried my hair. I never felt rushed or weird around the other customers. Went downstairs to check out the different scents they had and got out of there without spending too much! I would defnitely recomment Habitude and especially Sally! read more

I was impressed with all the aspects of this spa. Compared to other spas in Seattle, this place has lots of bells and whistles. My massage was pretty amazing too. They have various implements at the ready: scented oils that you choose, scented water sprayed over your face, super hot towels on the skin, interesting (and painful) massage techniques, etc. They have showers, lockers, robes, etc. The customer service was really nice and inviting. read more

When you go for an expensive haircut, you expect the undivided attention of the stylist who is attending to you and not being handed over to an intern for a blow dry while your stylist attends to another customer. Got a decent haircut at Habitude but expected a much better service and treatment for the price I paid. read more

So glad to get my first haircut/foils in months. I go to Kayla, who is wonderful. They take your temperature before entering and are taking all other precautions you would want. Super safe and so glad to be back! read more

I just went in for a brow wax and a pedicure. New aesthetician (to me), she did an okay job, but made me feel uncomfortable, and she was very pushy with the products. Something new at Habitude - now, when you go, they fill a basket of goodies of items they would like to sell to you, In fact, this gal was so self involved and pushy with the products, she made me late for my pedicure. When I mentioned this as I paid for my services, the cashier informed me that it must be me, and that obviously our personalities didnt fit. Well, honey, no, it is you. Thu did my pedicure, and I couldn't be happier! She was fabulous, took amazingly great care of my tired little tootsies. they are now a beautiful bright pink, ready for Palm Springs! I highly recommend her for pedicures. So, a mediocre wax experience was offset by a fabulous pedicure. Will I be back? The answer is, will I get another gift card? read more