Do not get laser hair removal here, it is both over priced and needlessly painful. Previously back…read morehome I was getting lasering on my face and neck for $40 per treatment. There was slight to no pain, it was over in 1-2 mins and any inflammation disappeared by the end of the day. It was gorgeous, clean, and knowledgeable while this looked like somewhere I'd get a regretful back tattoo. On the topic of tattoos, I have plenty, on my arms, back, collar bone, and not a single one of those compared to the pain I felt here. As a matter of fact even breaking my leg or toe and walking / running on them was more bearable than this. The only pain worse than this was when my appendix ruptured. Regardless I sucked it up, and dealt with the pain (and smell of my burned face which is a uniquely awful and disgusting smell btw). There was apparently no way to turn down the Candella settings or she simply didn't care. When I finished there was definitely a moment of shock on her face, perhaps at the fact that I looked like I'd had acid poured on my skin. She sprayed some sunscreen on (which burned and also not a single spray spf is FDA approved in the United States because they mostly don't offer full or completely needed spf coverage). I paid and was sent on my merry way. It cost $215.00 not including tip... $215.00 for the worst pain imaginable. The best part, is this is simply the precursor to the fact that now 5 days later my face is STILL erupting in red, swollen cystic acne and burns, with no signs of slowing down. I'm Asian, so I also know my skin if it does ever heal will be covered in dark marks / spots (post inflammatory hyper pigmentation) that I will then have to spend $100's-$1000's of dollars to get rid of either through more treatments OR topical products. Every other Derm and Esthi I have talked to / facetimed to show the now lunar landscape that is my face has an audible gasp and cringe. I used to have good skin, my job involves me being on camera, and now my face is so screwed up I have barely left my house in 5 days, and am embarrassed to be around any other human being. As someone who had previously gotten FIVE rounds of laser and never had a problem, this is a particularly awful experience, and now I am forced to deal with intense pain, and semi-permanent scarring. Do Not Get Laser here, I promise you the pain is not worth it, at all. PS: I'd just like to throw in stop trying to sell people the coffee scrub too, the claims made about it on the website aren't even scientifically or biologically possible... No activated charcoal does not "make your pores smaller" (that's actually physically impossible!) nor does it "suck out dirt or toxins" re: There is "little to no" evidence to substantiate the claims skincare companies are making, according to a July 2019 article by researchers at the University of Miami. Beyond that, they write, the use of activated charcoal in skincare products is unregulated. Because these products don't claim to treat or cure a diagnosable medical condition, the FDA isn't forced to regulate what goes in them or how else they advertise themselves. - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0738081X19301361 Further claiming it can help cellulite is also a BS claim, the only scientifically proven procedures involve lasers, liposuctions, or cryofreezing application. "No over-the-counter remedy has been shown to be effective in treating cellulite. That includes creams marketed to cure cellulite that have ingredients such as caffeine, antioxidants and herbal supplements," -- Dr. Dawn Davis, Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota Maybe I'm the idiot for not doing my due diligence, and reading reviews vs seeing a website chockfull of pseudo science, but either way I cannot express emphatically enough how horrible this experience has been. If you have scars (which if you go here you most likely will) a scrub wont fix your face, at least not the coffee scrub in a plastic bag. Alpha Hydroxy, Beta Hydroxy, or Poly Hydroxy acids, Vitamin C, or topical Retinoids are your best bet.

Absolutely Fantastic place! When you walk inside the cozy salon, you instantly feel like you are…read moreno longer in Ithaca but some swanky city. The decor is modern and adorable, the staff is super warm and friendly, and there are always some healthy snacks and tea/coffee. Rachel is the absolute best! She is friendly, does a great job, and makes you feel very comfortable. I have gone to other salons in other cities as well and Proper Puss is my favorite and a much needed addition in Ithaca. Prices are reasonable and comparable to those in other areas and the staff is very fair.

I was a bit skeptical about trying a new eyebrow place from fear of my eyebrows being butchered but…read moreI had to find a new place to go to in Ithaca. I found this place through yelp and the accolades are well deserved. The environment is so comfortable and welcoming and service is very fast. I didn't get her name but the lady who does the eyebrows here is very personable and lovely to talk to. She did an amazing job with my eyebrows and was very detail oriented with my eyebrows. I felt very special as a customer because of how careful she was with my eyebrows. This will definitely be my new go-to place for eyebrows from now on!

Always closed, went today and another time and both times closed. must be out of business. Was…read moregreat when they were opened! Will be missed :)

I recently got married in Ithaca NY and this is where my bridal party got their hair and makeup…read moredone. We had a pretty early wedding (at 11am) and needed to get 8 of us through hair and makeup so we had to find a place that would start at 7am! Some sleuthing led us to Hair Etc (another option was Transfomations but they were a bit out of our price range) and we're so happy with the service we received. In my bridal party we had a number of girls waiver on the amount of services they wanted (mostly wanting to add makeup/upgrade to updos) and Bridget was wonderful about working with me to make sure we had enough stylists there to accommodate everyone. Bridget was responsible for both my updo and my sister's updo as my maid of honor. There were both awesome curly updos just as we requested and we received many compliments throughout the day! They also withstood hours of dancing at the reception (and when I say dancing this includes lots of rocking to Springsteen). It may have taken 40 minutes to take my hair our, but it was totally worth it for a hairdo that could withstand over 12 hours of wedding festivities. In general my bridal party tends not to wear a lot of makeup, so we did need to request a more natural look for some of the bridesmaids and myself (the default was to a more heavily defined eye), but they were good at encouraging us to go a little further with the makeup (with the help of our photographer) and I was really happy with the results! They really let us take over the salon that morning, even setting up a table for us to have coffee and scones laid out for breakfast. Towards the end of our primping there were a few other customers, so it wasn't fully private, but they did make sure to have us completely done and out of there by 10am to head up to the chapel. I would definitely recommend Hair Etc to any bride in the Ithaca area looking for affordable quality service!

Please note: my review is strictly for the massage therapist there, Amy Marshall. She was…read morefabulous, much more professional and soothing and into her work than I'm used to getting at a salon that has multiple services and isn't a "spa". Very affordable, sweet, and experienced! I will definitely go see her again. My hour massage was actually an hour (actually she went over and it was 65 minutes), vs the normal 50 minutes, and I got there early and she soaked my feet for free. It was $60 before tip. But she did say she was raising prices soon. only cash or check for her though--I guess she's paid separately from the salon. (ps. this place is now on cayuga st not on Hanshaw like yelp says!)

Fantastic service all around!! The women working were kind and attentive and never made me feel…read moreawkward about an admittedly sort of awkward process! So glad to have gotten a consult with this Milan.

From the owner: Milan Laser Hair Removal is the nation's largest laser hair removal with over 250 locations…read moreincluding our Ithaca, NY location. We provide laser hair removal services with permanent results. Our highly trained medical professionals use the best laser in the industry to safely and effectively remove unwanted hair.

This is a wonderful little one person salon in the Fall Creek Neighborhood. Laura is super…read morefriendly and managed to make me feel like a regular on my first visit. As I had a wedding coming up (and was new to the area), so I was a little lost on things like where to get my dress tailored, what Salons could handle large bridal parties and such. Laura was willing to take the time to give me suggestions from her years of experience in Ithaca!! Needless to say all of her recommendations were right on. But that's just the extras - I have now had both my hair cut and waxing done with Laura (2-3 times each). The hair cuts were really good, and she's great at taking practicality into the mix when cutting your hair. For example, I'm someone who likes to blow dry my hair only on occasion and then only do minimal styling. She took all of that into account and gave me a great haircut that could be worn naturally or with my novice level of styling (instead of giving me a really cute style that I could never hope to recreate on my own as I've often gotten before). As for waxing, she manages to keep a constant stream of friendly chatting going through the whole process so that you don't have time to think about the potential pain coming your way. As someone mentioned in a previous review - the perfect balance of professional and friendly while being very thorough! I would highly recommend the 410 Salon!!

I had a european facial with Laura and it was a great experience. She was very good with the…read moreextractions (on the more painful side but that tells you, your face is being worked on) and explained everything quite well while she was doing it. She also had a lot of suggestions for things like facial hair removal and discoloration (which weren't a part of her facial). What I loved most was she says it like it is, and does not sugarcoat your situation. This way you know exactly what to work on.

I have lived in Ithaca for about 12 years. It has taken me a long time to find the right spa with…read morethe right massage therapist. When I found Tamara at RASA SPA it was game over -- for both myself and my son. We are regulars! We both enjoy massages once per month. How can I describe Tamara and her massage services? Tamara is welcoming and kind - but that is only the beginning. Even though she knows me well, Tamara still asks me at every session how I am feeling and "what do "I" want to work on today"? Tamara adjusts each session to my needs, the pressure, the movements, the temperature, the lighting and most importantly, pays attention to my mood state and whether or not I need to chat or want silence. I am not the easiest client - things hurt, my neck isn't always comfortable and Tam will do everything she can to make sure I am OK. I don't have words to describe how wonderful this experience has been for me and for my son. We regularly purchase multiple packages so we can take advantage of the "buy 5 get one free" specials, so we always have a massage on the schedule. Ahhhh! Please don't fill up Tamara's schedule but at the same time, please fill up Tam's schedule because I want her to stay at Rasa! Enjoy!

I've been going to Rasa since they opened. Have had every offering on the menu probably more than…read moreonce. I am there at least every 6 weeks- massage, facials, waxing. My last visit was the other day and while I love my massage therapist my Rasa experience has changed. Not the warmest reception. Fine. Washing my hands and notice in the mirror that the vents above the sinks are absolutely filthy. The vent filter is so dirty that the lint is encompassing the entire ceiling. This is not something that happens in a day. Or a week. Or a month. This is just neglectful. In an environment promoting health and vitality...ceilings are peeling in showers. Candle holders in relaxation room covered in cobwebs. Please play closer attention to detail for the prices we pay....

I have been going to Jennie for years and she nails my color and cut requests every single time!!…read moreI'm always so happy with the end results!

I had a cut and color job with Jennie and let me just say I am not impressed. She cut my bangs…read morecompletely off and gave me the wrong color. On top of it, I had to suffer listening to the X-rated gossip of the local area.... made me want to throw up in my mouth. Felt like I was a bother and that the work was rushed. Will be DEFINITELY finding a different salon next time for me and the kids!