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    River Nail Spa

    3.1 (217 reviews)
    Open 9:30 am - 7:30 pm

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    Spooky halloween nails
    Kathleen H.

    Rachel, is the absolute BEST! I started going to her 2.5years ago and I have no plans on going anywhere else. She is very talented and always up for trying any nail design I bring her.

    It was nothing of what I have requested...

    The place is decent, no waiting line, the workers are elderly women 1 young women.. the young woman is the one who did my nails, and honestly, she was in the phone the majority of the time so she didn't pay attention to what I was asking her or she didn't understand what I wanted, which was something very simple which was a pearl color French tip She ended up doing just a regular white tip .. They are not ugly but it's not what I requested and I got them very short and they charged me over $60. I will not be going back again. The vibe was very boring no music no TV. The staff was basically just lounging, falling asleep and getting massages on the pedicure chairs...

    I've been going to River Nail Spa for over a decade now--it's been my go-to spot ever since I first heard about it. When I initially started going, Kelly was my nail tech, and she was great. After she left, I kept hearing amazing things about Rachael. Everyone seemed to request her, so I finally decided to book with her--and honestly, it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Rachael has been my nail tech ever since, and I wouldn't trade her for anything. She's the only one who consistently understands and brings my nail art ideas to life with creativity and precision. Most recently, I went in for a mani and pedi refill after the loss of my great uncle, who was like a grandfather to me. Of course, I booked with Rachael, and as always, she did not disappoint. She created a beautiful set with a marble twist, inspired by and in honor of my late grandfather, Jose Adan Duarte--JAD. Thank you, Rachael, for always going above and beyond. Your talent and customer service mean more than you know.

    Maricela C.

    I came in and there were no customers. I got gel pedicure and manicure, my manicure lady (Dona) was amazing, however the pedicure lady with gray long hair (who did not want to give her name) did not do a proper job. From missing the lotion, massage, and warm towel, to not removing cuticles and making me bleed. She also got aggressive That I kept moving my leg when she was hurting me. Do not recommend her. I have been here many times and everyone else is wonderful.

    This place is pretty decent prices are fair but if you're coming here for the first time, please don't let Tammy do your nails. This lady literally cut my finger. Put acrylic all over my skin. I asked her to please stop filing so hard and so rough and she continue to do it she when I pulled away. She got upset and starting to be even more rough so rough that she cut my skin and made me bleed. Not all the mail techs working there are this messy

    Spooky designs by Rachael. They came out so cute.
    Kathleen H.

    Big shout out to Rachael! Ive been coming here 8months now and absolutely love coming here, Rachael brings her A game consistently, eager to take on each design challenge.

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    The Spa Hyu

    The Spa Hyu

    4.4(484 reviews)
    6.6 mi
    $$
    Certified professionals
    Women-owned & operated

    I've been here twice since my last visit, and I honestly think I like this spa more with the…read morefollowing visit. The reasons why I want to update my review: Very relaxing atmosphere -- the center area isn't overly loud. Everything is very clean and well maintained. The skincare products they use feel nicer/better quality than what I've experienced at other spas. I also really appreciate that this is a 12+ facility, so there aren't small children running around. At some other spas, kids can be loud and make it harder to fully relax. Here, the atmosphere is much more peaceful, which makes a big difference when you're coming to relax

    3.5 stars. Main…read morereason I wanted to try this place is because it's advertised that it doesn't get too crowded, but that's definitely not true during a Saturday afternoon. It's not crowded per se, but all the amenities are occupied - chairs taken, floor mats taken, etc. So, sure, it's not "crowded" but you can't really do anything in the co-ed area either. They also seemed to ration the towels, so you couldn't go into the spa multiple times unless you wanted to re-use your wet towels. Not really trying to do mental math on towel usage when I'm just trying to enjoy my life. The food was not it either. Solidly, 2 out of 5 stars. Not a lot of options. Ended up ordering two cold noodles. It wasn't very cold, and I could not chew thru the noodles at all and relied on swallowing them whole!? Last thing - I feel like the culture is different. Other korean spas I've been to really focus on the peace and quiet, and I understand there's always going to be yappers at whichever spa you go to. But, here, it seemed everyone disregarded the rule, viewing them just as general guidelines. Everyone was still quiet-ish but definitely making more noise than I've experienced at other places. Multiple people straight watching videos on their phones without earphones. The amenities are all there but just something not aligned here. If you're trying to relax a little bit, come during non-peak hours. Just know there are better options out there.

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    Sally Spa at Pacific Palms Resort - Reception Check-In Located on the garden level of Pacific Palms Resort, next to RED Restaurant. Your relaxing Sally Spa journey begins here.

    Sally Spa at Pacific Palms Resort

    4.8(185 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$
    Certified professionals
    Free consultations

    Recently discovered a hidden wellness gem inside Pacific Palms Resort -- Sally Spa, and I have to…read moreshare. It was even featured in Beef on Netflix, so it already comes with that cinematic, aesthetic atmosphere The moment you walk in, you can feel the difference. The entire spa is designed with natural elements -- crystal chandeliers, wooden walls, and an impressive collection of over 500-year-old antiques. It doesn't feel like a typical commercial spa at all, more like a quiet, curated sanctuary for the mind. They also have separate lounges for men and women, which makes the whole experience feel more private and refined. The essential oils used are from doTERRA -- clean, natural, and not overpowering. I tried their 90-minute "Fresh Ginger & Mugwort Herbal Massage," and the whole treatment follows a very thoughtful, traditional wellness flow: It starts with freshly ground ginger applied to the body to warm you up from within -- you can literally feel the cold leaving your body Then comes hot stone therapy to raise your body temperature and deeply relax your muscles Finally, warm mugwort herbal compresses are used along pressure points, inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, leaving your body feeling light and rebalanced My therapist Tina had a very gentle and soothing technique -- not overly intense, but incredibly effective. The relaxation actually lasted longer, which is perfect if you've been stressed or not sleeping well. And honestly, the resort itself adds so much to the experience There are two 18-hole championship golf courses, plus private one-on-one yoga sessions -- it truly feels like a full-on retreat. The best part? For a resort-level spa like this, the pricing is actually very reasonable -- great value for what you get. In one sentence: This isn't just a massage -- it's a full mind-and-body reset. If you've been feeling drained or just want to escape LA for a bit, this place is absolutely worth saving

    First the good: The staff was very courteous and accommodating, the spa lobby was clean and…read moreattractive. 'K' gave me an absolutely fabulous massage! He concentrated on all of my problem areas and I felt happy and relaxed afterwards. The quiet room is clean and comfy and I was given a tasty little fruit cup. Now the bad: The price for a massage is reasonable, but you must pay an additional 39.00 if you want a to use their lockers or robe, take a shower or use the jacuzzi. This was unexpected and confusing. Before arriving, I had called for clarification of this policy and was only told that they would charge 39.00 for use of the jacuzzi. I had no idea that I wouldn't be given a robe or allowed to shower without paying the extra fee. I'm in a spa club and I have never run into this issue before. This confusion may have been due to a language barrier. The shower area has a sign saying that you must run the hot water for 10-15 minutes to obtain hot water (!). I did so and still had to take a cold shower because the water never got hot. The only towels available are very small and very thin. They are not large enough to wrap around your body. The jacuzzi area shows deferred maintenance with broken tile, missing robe hooks and mold/mildew on the ceiling between the jacuzzi and the showers (ick). This is a nice facility, but the policies are confusing and it's sadly lacking in general upkeep. (See pics)

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    We are thrilled that our spa served as a filming location for the hit Netflix series, BEEF! This is the exact front desk where Amy Lau (play

    Sally Spa at Pacific Palms Resort - Couple's Relaxation Moment Unwind together in our serene lounge. After treatment, savor fragrant tea and our warm, attentive service.

    Couple's Relaxation Moment Unwind together in our serene lounge. After treatment, savor fragrant tea and our warm, attentive service.

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    V Spa Korean JimJilBang

    V Spa Korean JimJilBang

    4.3(162 reviews)
    10.9 mi
    $$

    worst massage in town. no lie…read more at least for my experience. i brought my girlfriend here for a couple massage for her birthday. 90 minute couples massage. first five minutes was mild at best. we had to ask them to massage with a little bit more effort. shortly after it was pure sharp elbows, digging into our backs from the weight of their bodies, which overhang above. they use gravity and their elbows in an effort to avoid actually expanding effort or using their muscles at all. i don't know about you, but that's not a massage to me. shortly after i looked over to my side to notice that the man that was massaging, my girlfriend was sitting down on the bed lightly massaging her upper back with no more than a few fingers contact. there was no effort or work there. just sitting lounging doing the absolute minimum contact possible. this was almost the same for me however, my masseuse, also using only one hand, would pause for many seconds at a time before exerting some pressure then again another break of many seconds before pressure again. she was systematically conserving energy and then applying the minimum level of pressure from one hand only. after a couple warnings, she finally started to get that. i am not gonna leave us alone and she started massaging more correctly. then excuse the man who was pretending to massage my girlfriend and replaced him with a woman that was massaging me. then they sent one man to massage me who was lazy and barely doing anything so let him go when they sent him them yet. another one who is doing the same thing. at about 45 minutes i finally told him to leave me alone and just continue with my girlfriend. i don't know how it's possible that others aren't reporting this more often, but i cannot speak on what i do not know but what i do know is if you are sore, tired, and just looking for some muscle, relief and relaxation and you expect some discernible level of quality and effort than do not come here. these people do not care at all about giving you a good experience and i gave them multiple chances they are lazy and do not care about their customers at least not for my girlfriend and i if you doubt me at all, please read my other reviews. i'm very honest in my reviews and i take great care to be fair. and i write these to help others. it certainly doesn't provide me any benefit other than that. thank you for reading and feel free to contact me if you'd like more information

    Did you know there was a Korean spa in Pasadena?? I didn't…read moreknow! So when my fiancé told me he booked us plus his dad a 2 hour spa in Pasadena I was pleasantly surprised that there was more to this than just a massage! Located on a main street with parking in the back - not much spaces and you have to be careful where you park because other spots are for other businesses. But once we found our spot, we went in and from the outside it looked small, narrow, and tall. But once we walked in it looked so different than it did from the outside! It was nice and dimly lit. There's a waiting room in the lobby as you wait your turn, cause get this - it's a PRIVATE session with us you and your party! They book sessions where you pretty much have this whole section to yourself without sharing with strangers. They let me in the dressing room first as two other women were still wrapping up their session. So my fiancé and his dad waited in the lobby until they were ready to let them in. They led me into the changing room that has a bunch of lockers, big mirrors, hair dryers, and bags for your wet swim suits to put in after! There's also 1 connecting bathroom to the changing room. Once I changed they led into the back room where the hot tub, cold plunge, and steam room was located. WOW. It looked so nice! Plus I was the only one there so I got to enjoy it by myself for a good couple of minutes! They told me that the other 2 ladies were wrapping up and once they left my fiancé and his dad could join me. They told me where to rinse off and let me just enjoy myself, and it was nice. The hot tub was nice and bubbly and the cold plunge was a nice escape from the heat. The steam room was nice but I couldn't last in there for too long. Our appointment time was 2pm but my fiancé and his dad couldn't get in till 2:10 and due to the 2 ladies that asked for a little more time to do a cold plunge and they let them rather than telling them that there was another party waiting. Once they finally left my group was able to come in and enjoy but they didn't get to enjoy these extra services long enough, maybe just 10 mins? Before we were told it was time for us to start our massages. They went to another room for a massage while I stayed in the wet room for my body scrub, I had to remove my swim suit so they can properly scrub me and UGH. They scrubbed me like they scrubbed away my sins! It felt so good and when they asked me to flip over I nearly slipped with how smooth I was! My masseuse/scrubber was an older women but she knew what she was doing! I had the body scrub, cucumber facial, body massage, and a hair wash/massage! It felt pretty worth it for me! After I was done they led me to the dry room to sit in the heated salt room and clay room. This was where I got to meet up with my group again and eh these rooms where just okay to me. You lay in there in a warm room with salt or clay balls around you. I got to chat with my fiancé and it seemed that there session was okay and he was quite jealous of what I got and wished he chose that too. After we were in the dry rooms for a bit we went back down to soak some more but they cut us out right on the dot at 4 and it was a bit of a bummer because my fiancé and his dad had much shorter times because of the 2 ladies before us. For me, my session was great but had to knock a star because my fiancé and his dad didn't have that great of a session and had their time cut short but still enjoyed it. Pros: You get the whole spa room to yourself but need to have a party of 2 or more Cons: If another group before you is late, they cut into your time and don't give you extra time to make up your full paid session

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    V Spa Korean JimJilBang - Quiet space to relax and sauna rooms are located here

    Quiet space to relax and sauna rooms are located here

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    Medspa Deluxe LA - The entrance is down this corridor

    Medspa Deluxe LA

    4.6(225 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    I first met with Odette for my evaluation, and she totally got me. Every tiny concern, every what…read moreif? in my head. Keep in mind, I'd never done any treatment before, so I was equal parts excited and terrified coming in. Odette guided me through all of my emotions during Morpheus. I laughed, cried, questioned my life choices, and maybe even had a tiny existential crisis . The overall results for me were amazing, but not exactly a walk in the park, a little discomfort , and patience is required. The results come gradually, but TRUST ME its soooo worth it. Gayana handled my remaining botox and chin filler. My chin is officially living its best life. I loved how she respected my no lip filler rule without making me feel bad with zero pressure, zero judgment, and zero FOMO. Thanks to these amazing ladies, I feel like I just unlocked the next level of me.

    Update: I filed a dispute with my credit card company, which was resolved in my favor. I am also in…read morecontact with the appropriate board regarding both the medical director and the nurse practitioner who co-runs this company. In my experience, my safety concerns were not addressed, and I found their responses to be dismissive and dishonest. I encourage anyone who has had similar concerns to report them through the proper channels. Based on my experience, this practice operates in an unsafe and unprofessional manner, and customer service is nonexistent. Run far away from this place.

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    Medspa Deluxe LA - It's been 2-3 years and my big spot on left cheek (see original 2 pics of b4 & after) I had for years is still gone thx to Lily & Sarah

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    It's been 2-3 years and my big spot on left cheek (see original 2 pics of b4 & after) I had for years is still gone thx to Lily & Sarah

    Ann Karen Day Spa

    Ann Karen Day Spa

    4.1(273 reviews)
    6.4 mi
    $$$

    Let me tell you how much I absolutely LOVED my Ann Karen Day Spa visit…read more I arrived at noon time, and there were NO clients at that particular moment. I had the whole place to myself! So naturally, I felt like a VIP. I took a nice, warm shower in the super-clean shower stalls. Afterwards, I soaked in the hot tub for about 10-15 minutes, as I was accompanied -- the whole entire time -- by a lovely woman who "was assigned to me" to make sure my entire stay was extraordinary. (By the way, my attendant regularly served me cups of tea. . . talk about personalized client service!) So, from the in-floor hot tub, I went into the steam sauna; I could've chosen to walk into the dry sauna, but I just didn't feel like it. Once again, I had the whole sauna room to myself! I loved that! Then, I was directed to go to the Quiet Room to relax and meditate for 15-20 minutes before my full-body scrub (which included a deep soak in a wooden tub), and full-body massage. I HAD A FANTASTIC TIME. I stayed for a little over three hours!!! Ann Karen Day Spa was simply a beautiful place. It was tastefully decorated. Every attendant was so friendly. And even though I communicated in English, and they communicated back in Chinese, we didn't have any major difficulties with the language barrier. I would DEFINITELY go back here. This is now my new favorite place to spend a day in a spa. Why would I go anywhere else?! 10 out of 10

    This was my first time visiting Ann Karen Day Spa. The front desk staff was friendly…read more The women's and men's areas have separate entrances and lead to different waiting areas, with their own saunas, steam rooms, and jacuzzis. The Himalayan salt room is the only shared area. The interior is well maintained, although it feels a bit outdated. the cleaning staff was attentive and kept the spa clean. I arrived 45 minutes before my massage so I could use the Himalayan salt room and sauna, and take a shower before my 60-minute massage. Overall, my experience was good. They charge $50 for a day pass. I would love to go back and use the spa again sometime in the future.

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    Ann Karen Day Spa
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    U&I Massage - lighted decor in their lobby

    U&I Massage

    4.2(52 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    Pretty mediocre, the masseur doesn't have much professional shiatsu pressing techniques, feels like…read moreit's my family giving me massage amateur, but it's not bad to the point that I wanted to just walk out though. Foot massage is just fist rolling all the way, no pressure point shiatsu, feels like a multipoint foot massage rolling machine I have at home. Price is average price, same with most stores around this area, 10 dollars more per service than San Gabriel area. Gave 10 dollar tip but the masseur complained it's too low because it's late, he seems mad about it.. but this is their store's operating hours....

    This is my 2nd time being here. The first time I was here it was a pretty good experience. The…read moremassage was great My second time being here today was uncomfortable and bad. The woman who did my massage didn't give me her name when I asked. I got a 60 min body massage which is $50 and a facial that's an extra $10 so my total was $60. First she did the facial and it was okay she then told me to go into one of the rooms with a curtains a cover. She told me to undress so I can have the body massage. (When you do the body massage as a female you take off everything including bra except your underwear.) now I had no problem with this the first time I was here. But this time there was a camera that was in a high position that I spotted looking directly at me. Once I looked at it, it turned in the opposite direction. I was becoming very uncomfortable. I took off my clothing but kept my undergarments on and laid on my stomach. She came in and unhooked my bra and slid it off of me. Once the massage was over she told me to change and meet her at the front. I covered myself with a towel and looked to see if the camera was pointing my way and sure enough it did and once again when I looked at it turned the other way. I went in a corner where the camera couldn't see me and put my clothes on. And that surely has to be an invasion of privacy. This made my experience bad and uncomfortable. So I only planned to pay the $60. I went up to the front and she asked me about a tip. I initially wasn't going to tip because of how uncomfortable I felt, but I felt that she did a pretty decent job on my massage, not professional or above average. It was mediocre and decent. So I said I'd tip her 5$ she laughed and said "it's okay you can tip $10 instead" I said no and that $5 was fine. She looked at me in disgust and charged me. So I was expecting a total of $65. She was silent throughout this whole transaction and then gave me my receipt and waved me goodbye. I looked at the receipt and she charged me $67. So she tipped herself $7. I was mad but I just let her have the $7 and not make a hassle and walked out. In all this I may be seen as dramatic or something negative. But I would want anyone to know all of this. Because when you get a massage you WANT to feel good. To feel at ease. Why get scammed about this. And this was the receipt. I will not come here again.

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