Despite being a 'chain' type place, I am absolutely in love with this particular location of…read moreExquisite Brows. I tend to go on a Saturday afternoon and usually get the same staff member. I can walk off the street on an impulse and not have to wait more than a few minutes to be seen. Obviously what they specialise in here is eyebrows, but they offer a range of other services too - full face threading, henna tattooing and eyelash and eyebrow dyeing to mention a few. There are often bundled specials too that help you save a bit of cash here and there. And if you get a loyalty card every 10th treatment is free! If you've never had your eyebrows threaded before, basically the stylist uses a cotton thread held in her teeth to wrap around the hairs and pull them out. I'm not going to lie - it does hurt! But I don't think it is any worse than waxing, and the results definitely last longer. They are also able to be more precise as it can target individual hairs. The stylist I usually see is great. She makes sure to discuss what you want before she starts, talking about shape and colour options. She also will recommend the right products to use if you need them (they sell a small range in house) and she is very efficient. I actually look forward to my treatments despite the pain as I always come out feeling and looking great!

Today I went to wander Rundle mall to fund a place that does henna tattoos and eyebrow threading. I…read morewent down and saw this business after searching for what felt like forever. The store was quite empty and I now can see why. When I came in, there was no welcome. I was about to get my tattoo done and then another customer came in, and she got immediately served! I waited another 15 mins. The customers eyebrows did look very nice so I was expecting very high of them. I chose my design, and then we negotiated a price: $35 for this tiny design! She told me she would make the design big to make it worth my money but she didn't. It was tiny! And worst of all, the henna looked like a toddler for hold of a crayon and drawn all over my leg! It looked horrible, I hate it! And because it lasts for 3 weeks, I have to keep explaining to everyone about my henna. People keep saying to me " what happened to your leg, it looks really bad!" And I tell them my story. DO NOT GO TO THIS BUSINESS. Go to iBrow studio in the David jones centre for better value. Unless you want to waste your money on a pile of **** on your body, go elsewhere for a henna.

Laser Skin and Vein Clinic on Melbourne Street at North Adelaide is more than your average beauty…read moreclinic. This is more of a medical clinic than a beauty salon and the staff are highly trained and specialised cosmetic doctors and nurses. If you're considering specialised cosmetic treatments, you should see these people. Of course anyone considering any sort of non-surgical rejuvenation and / or treatment should do thorough research before you have anything done - it's the only sensible way to go. So just what constitutes non-surgical rejuvenation and what sort of treatments can you have done here? As well as laser hair removal, they use laser treatments to treat skin blemishes and scars and they can remove your 'it seemed like a good idea at the time' tattoos. You can also have medical microdermabrasion to exfoliate and polish your skin and dermal fillers or anti wrinkle injections to get rid of those lines if you so choose. They also treat problems like excessive sweating, teeth clenching and grinding and they can get rid of those horrible spider veins some people get in their legs. The best thing about Laser Skin and Vein Clinic is you can chat about any issue that's bothering you and they will suggest a treatment for you. Don't be fooled when you walk in the front door as they share an office space with other businesses at their Melbourne Street address. Just head on in and down the passage way to the right and you'll see the sign to their clinic.

I purchased a special offer flash card for laser hair removal and facial rejuvenation and have…read morebeen several times for my laser treatments. The business is inviting and clean and i really am happy to finally find a therapist who is knowledgeable and caring. I look forward to my appointments as my skin glows after, and the staff really make me feel pampered. The laser does a great job of evening out my complexion and i love my new skin and will keep coming back. I am one very happy customer!! DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS:) PRICES ARE REASONABLE TOO!

I have only ever had pleasant dealings with Bella Vital Medi Spa. I had a course of IPL treatments…read morelast year. Julie and all staff that I dealt with knew their jobs, took a personal interest in my needs and were always happy to reschedule if I needed to (even with only 5 minutes' notice). With regard to Tina G's "review" - Madam, you are not illiterate, just semi-literate. You don't know which version of 'your' or 'you're' and "their', 'they're' and 'there' to use and don't understand apostrophes. I have no interest in your complaint because as soon as I saw your badly worded complaint, I wrote you off. If you're an adult, you should learn to express yourself properly if you want people to take you seriously.

Dont get pierced here, improper training, bad wuality body jewellery and unsafe piercing practices…read more please do your research before considering this place. Theyre still using hand held devices for piercings which is a piercing gun which are complestly unsafe!! Staff here are not trained in anatomy, the risk of them permanently damaging nerves, tissue etc is far too high to make it worth it. My friend was pierced here and not only did it get infected the piercer didnt know what she was doing. Please dont run the risk. Do your research and go somewhere that knows what theyre doing.

I think Essential Beauty can always be a bit hit and miss. I've heard good and bad stories about…read moretheir various stores so was a bit apprehensive on my first visit. I'm still not sure I'd ever go there for a piercing but my waxings haven't been too bad. It's still dependent on who you see but I've not had any overly terrible experiences. Castle Plaza Essential Beauty appears to be safe place to come and have your legs done. I can't say it will be amazing but the job gets done with minimal pain and fuss.

I went to custom colour to get an old tattoo covered. They…read moregave me a quote which i was happy with and agreed to get the work done. 1)Once it was finished it cost $100 more than what was originally quoted (i dont mind paying the extra as it take a while to complete.) 2) The tattoo did not fully over the old tattoo, the tattooist then said he would put some white colour over the top to cover the old tattoo. 3)There was a lot of black in the tattoo, it bled a little. They asked me to come back in once it had healed up so the finish the white to cover the old tattoo and said they have a quick look over the solid black and touch up where needed. (they said this would all be covered in the initial cost) 4)I called and made the appointment for the touch up work, i then drove from Glenleg to Elizabeth to get the touch up finished. They spent less that 5 minute touching up the white to cover the old tattoo (which you can still see) I then asked for the black being touched up as was agreed (it was not a solid/ consistent black it is blotchy at best) they said that was as good as it will get. Im very disappointed with both the service and the quality of the work. I will go to another shop in the next few weeks to get the tattoo finished properly. Anyone looking for a tattoo i recommend you go some where else.

I recently went into Custom Colours in Elizabeth and seen their new female tattooist (she only been…read morethere 3-4 weeks) I had a huge amount of scaring and some really badly done tattoos from about 25 years ago and she has begun to cover themn in the most awsum piece which will eventually be a whole body suit. I couldnt ber happier with her customer service and her work. I have been waiting about 15 years to find the right tattooist to do my work finially found one at Custom colours.. Highly recomend visiting there if considering some ink.

Found this place via Groupon and thought would give it a go expecting to receive not full treatment…read moreas it was a discount voucher. I booked in for the Delux Pamper Package (1 hour massage & 30 min facial) 1 1/2 hours just melted away and the head and foot massage took me off to another place - and I feel asleep during the body massage. The facial was bliss- and the products were nice and had a pleasant smell, and left the skin feeling light and smooth. The service was good and on leaving Mel advised they do season specials - which she did tell me about and I have to admit did rebook for a massage and scalp treatment!! I walked into this business not sure of what to expect and walked out with appointments in advance for next few months. I now have to break up with my previous Beauty Spa place as this place is divine bliss. The only negative thing is the room was a little cold for my liking but then again it was freezing outside as well. Overall was excellent service and would recommend even if it just a 30 min facial

I have one small tattoo on my foot, and went here because of recommendations from friends and a lot…read moreof research. I probably won't return again wasn't the best. Tattoo artists are scary to begin with, and you need to have a lot of trust in them holding a needle into your skin hoping they don't mess up your design. I picked out my design from their book, so at least they should know what it was. It was only a small sun for the top of my foot. The quote i got didn't quite match the price at the end, and the guy who did it wasn't too friendly either. But the one thing that bugged me was what happened during my inking. He had done around half of it, and it was painful! Then is seemed as though they were busy, and he had to attend to a previous client quickly outside. Or so he said, 40 minutes late he returned to me! Bored out my brains, and he kept on going with no real apology. And because he had left it for so long, my foot was starting to swell and get painful, so it hurt even more than when he started! It finally ended, I paid and walked out and have never returned. I need my tattoo touched up again, but will probably go elsewhere and not recommend them as highly as they were to me.

This place feels old school but not in your trendy hipster way…read more Its more a traditional style tattoo of shop. They are great at what they do. Just walk in the door and you will notice walls full of achievement accolades. Some truly fantastic work has come out of this place. Highly recommend.

Quick update: I have now tried services other than waxing! I had an amazing one-hour coconut full…read morebody massage last Saturday and I was in HEAVEN. I felt like a coconut scented goddess! The masseuse did such a great job, and continually checked if I was okay/whether I needed more or less pressure. I feel like I can definitely give the girls at SO Spa 4 stars now that I've experienced the nicer, actually relaxing things they have to offer, and not just waxing!

Loved my pedicure with Lara always great at customising treatments to your exact needs.read more