I agree that the salon is not much to look at from the outside - almost missed it when I was…read moreheading to my appointment - plus the only way to enter the parking lot is from the side street, so I was pulling a couple U-turns to get in. I was gifted with a certificate and was happily surprised to find an Aveda salon right here in Wauwatosa! I wanted a massage, but they no longer offer them. So, I opted for a new service I've never had before - a facial! I made an appointment for a 90-minute Dual Exfoliation Peel and was paired with Lisa, who is absolutely incredible. Lisa walked me through every step of the process as I was a newbie. Starting with changing into a sarong, slipped, and comfy robe, we did a foot soak and light foot/leg massage. Then back to the private room where I laid on the table. The lights were turned down to a calming level which was nice. The one really off-putting thing in this otherwise calming room was the ceiling - there were HUGE brown water stains on the ceiling tiles that were absolutely disgusting. It's not hard to replace a few tiles, so that surprised me. Luckily my eyes were closed most of the time. Also the music wasn't particularly relaxing with drum beats and chanting sometimes. She started with a "sensory journey" where I got to choose an oil scent I found pleasing out of three. Then she exfoliated my whole face with a nice scrub, really focusing on getting the dead skin layer off and not just "petting" my face with the product. Between each mask I got a hot towel, which was heavenly being wiped on my neck and face. We did a chemical peel (not like you're picturing, remember Aveda is all natural and vegan!) where the cooling part was first, and the second was a nice warming sensation. The facial even including a light neck massage and she did a wonderful job on my arms and hands. The results were shocking - I did look smooth and refreshed, and learned more about proper skincare routines for my skin. I 100% absolutely recommend this salon, this service, and I want to be friends with Lisa - she was so friendly and great! The price tag was very high for regular treatments ($150 for the 90 minute treatment) so I don't know when I'd be able to afford to come back - but they did a wonderful job. They also have a full Aveda shop in the front to stock up on your products, really nice to not have to go into Mayfair or to pay shipping. ProTip - if you're a first timer mention the $20 discount on the website!

Buyer Beware! Called for a quote on service and when I checked out it was $57 more . Don't…read moreappreciate being lied to and/or feeling like I had been robbed with a smile. Gave the owner/manager an opportunity to rectify this very upsetting experience, but she became defensive, indicating she would "discuss with staff at their next meeting". Really? How unprofessional and inappropriate. I get my hair done faithfully every 6-8 weeks and never need extra product. The stylist begged to style my hair, which consisted of using her hands to twist my wet hair. This was $27 up-charge unbeknown to me! Had I taken a picture of the discarded "extra" product mentioned, I would have posted as it was about 1/3 of a bowl. Clearly appeared to have been dispensed for the extra $$ which wasn't needed or used. Would have given an extra star had I not been taken advantage of. Seems as if it was a communication issue. But the fact remains, when the owner/manager is given an opportunity to rectify and does nothing, says a lot for that business on how they treat clients. #1 attribute in any successful business is customer service. They do, however give new clients a sample "gift bag" which consists of some of the samples Aveda gives when you purchase sets or liters. So to ease my mind, I felt as if I purchased the gift bag. Note: They do offer a $20 coupon on their website to new clients. Thank goodness I remembered or I would have been even more disappointed. The stylist should acknowledge new clients with this advertised promotion. Luckily I mentioned it after the shocking total cost was announced. Hopefully this helps others be aware of silent uncharges and hopefully getting what you need or want and not more.

Friendly, neighborhood salon! I go here for haircuts and they actually did my wedding make up as…read morewell! Perfectly done :)

I have relatively simple hair to take care of (your typical thin hair with not a lot of body or…read morebounce to it) and I was looking for a salon that didn't cost a fortune for a simple blunt haircut. If that sounds like you, I HIGHLY recommend Harmony! Rachel listened to exactly what I wanted, and was extremely welcoming and friendly throughout my whole experience. My cut and blow dry was only $40 (without tip), and BONUS- I was able to schedule my appointment online! Check it out, you won't be disappointed.

I love Kimarie and Beauty Mark. First of all, I've followed Kimarie from salon to salon and have…read morebeen styled by her for ten (!?!) years. This is a world class record for me. Often you have to find a new stylist to find a new style, not so with Kimarie. She's always honing her skills with fresh new looks and cutting edge styles. She's always learning and finding something exciting to bring to her salon. Plus, we never stop talking. I have about 20 years on her, but she's a dear friend. She always goes above and beyond the call of duty, whether it's an emergency fix of my daughter's hair or gently taking care of my mother's hair after an accident left her with stitches in her head and blood in her hair. She even came to my house to fix my hair before my daughter's funeral to make sure that I felt loved. She is one special stylist.

Great salon. Highly reccomend trying it out. Cute salon, very welcoming and friendly and moay…read moreimportantly talented stylist. Im bi racial and finding someone I trust to do my hair is a challenge. But, kimarie works her magic and knows what she is doung.

I have noticed recently that my eyebrows are disappearing. This, sadly, happens to most women,…read moreespecially if you plucked the living hell out of them in the 90s in a sad attempt to stay fashionable. I was considering my options because drawing them in daily is a pain. Especially when you can't see without readers. I scheduled a consultation with Preet to discuss microblading and other more permanent options, and added on a tinting session to walk out with something tangible. I had to go to the Tosa location to see her, which was a hike. She mentioned that she might start adding hours on the East side, which would be great, as she is the only one who performs the advanced services. The shop is pretty spare, but Preet explained all the safety techniques she uses to ensure a hygienic experience. She was friendly, thorough and unrushed. We talked procedures, colors, etc. I may pull the trigger eventually, but this is not a cheap service. I did get a tint done and my first threading. It went well. She didn't have the color I wanted for the "permanent" eyebrows, but I did walk out with more definition, a pleasing shape and a good overall feeling.

I saw that this beauty boutique had a Groupon for a $20 waxing session, so after buying it, I…read morecalled the day of, and they were able to schedule me quickly! My waxing session was done by Happy, who was super kind and very thorough! I appreciated that she used new wooden waxing sticks after each use. The waxing is separate from the brow, threading station, downstairs to be specific so you have extra privacy. I will be coming back here again! Even their regular full priced services are more affordable than a lot of the other local axing and threading shops in the area.

I've been going to Theresa at Raw for sometime now and am always happy. She does great work and has…read moregreat suggestions. It's a very comfortable experience and I highly recommend it.

Had one of the best haircuts of my life! Did a big transformation where we took over 8 inches off…read morethe back. Theresa is a great listener. She looked at my inspo pics, asked a few questions, and then got to it. She nailed it! Hair looks so much healthier and it turned out even better than I imagined. Will definitely be coming back regularly. I also liked that she kept to the appointment time (it ended up being 57 minutes exactly), which shows me that she knows her skills and how to manage her time well.

Brittany has been cutting my hair for almost a decade. Not only is she incredibly talented but she…read moreis also a great person. I always leave my appointments feeling confident and looking great. She is chill and relaxed and always focuses on making her clients feel comfortable and look great. 10/10! 5 stars!

From the owner: Hi, I’m Brittany — Licensed Barber and proud owner of Valentine Barber Co. in Wauwatosa, WI. I’ve…read morebeen cutting hair for 13 years, and I still love the magic of a fresh cut, a good conversation, and helping people feel their best. Born on Valentine’s Day, I’ve always been drawn to love, connection, and creating special moments. My shop is a calm, cozy space where every service is done with care — because I truly love what I do, and it shows

The owner is very friendly and does a great job. She works quickly and it's very clean. Her decor…read moreis cute and feels very feminine. Love supporting this black owned woman's business! She does a great wax every time!

I would not recommend this place at all. I've been here twice, the first time I arrived 5 minutes…read morebefore my appointment at 10:30 A.M and I was left outside in the cold waiting. Eventually I called to confirm the appointment, politely. When she finally arrived she told me not to get there for appointments early. The hours online said they were open. As if I was supposed to know she went out for breakfast I looked past that and got the bikini wax anyways and the lady gave me an attitude the whole time I was there. She asked if I'd like to schedule another appointment in 3 weeks and I chose to give her a second chance. Today I called to ask a few questions about the appointment details, not to cancel. I guess she misunderstood because she cut me off mid sentence and told me I have to let her know 12 hours before the appointment with a very rude tone. I chose to cancel the appointment on the spot and she hung up on me mid sentence. Not to mention she was very rough. Very unprofessional

So... I have been here 3 times and waited writing a review. The first time was great! I thought…read morethis was my place! But... the next time. Wasn't so sure and then the last time, I thought nope. Guess not. Here is the skinny. I always get gel on my hands and regular for a pedi. I always get some sort of design on one finger when I get my hands done. I was going to a wedding so I asked for daisies or flower on the finger I usually get a design. Great! They can do it. Yay! Well, as I am sitting for my pedicure on my day off. So ready for a relaxing hour of nothingness.... a women enters with her small teddy bear dog. So cute. So sweet. I thought. And then... I listen. She knows the owner apparently. But what I hear makes me crazy. "oh your'e not being a good service dog". What!? Really?! What! Look I'm ok with well behaved or decent behaved dogs But... this was not. But for being a small dog, it would have been a disaster. Well it was for me anyway as I try to set a good example with my two very large dogs I take everywhere I can (and that is appropriate of course). So. Moving on... I watch the dog and the owner doing nothing about the dog running back in to the front and back of the salon. I watch the dog then jump in the front window and actually bark and oncoming people waling with kid and a stroller and I say to myself, what the heck? I am so embarrassed and angry that these are the people that make good dogs look bad and a service dog? Really? Lets just say a service dog is over 10,000 to train and attain and there is a wait list for our vets who take priority. I don't understand. What I heard here is "I made sure that I had a choice to train your dog friendly or not and I chose friendly". Ummm my dogs are friendly if I allow but they ignore you when they are working on a normal day just to do what they are asked. But I like all dogs and being small not so bothersome. Well the dog is jumping on my nail technicians back as she sits to work on my pedicure. Hardly ignorable . Then when I am getting my hands done, she is under the table and is all over my feet. Unbelievable. But I AM a dog lover. Ignore but this is very inappropriate and I bad business for the owner I believe. Furthermore. The service itself... I believe perhaps the dog was also distracting to the technicians. While I'm getting my gel mani completed, she smears the white flowers making them pink but doesn't say anything and tells me to place my hand in the light. I do it and then think wait this is going to be permanent. Anyway. I do say something and she kind of looked at me and said "it's ok". Ummm no it's not. It's over 110.00 for this so yeah it kind of isn't I have a wedding to attend. Well... needless to say I was also distracted and a little embarrassed for the lady but then I took a video sending it to a good dog training friend to vent. Yes distasteful and just bad for good dog owners. Not to mention probably not sanitary for patrons. In the end I left with my pink (supposed to be white flowers) on one hand and just waited till I had time to write the review. The owner had spoke of starting nail school and I see recently did across the streetish and I think she is great and so sweet. Well earned and so happy. I just hope she sees that this is really not a good experience or good practice in the future. Thank you for your time in reading my review.

I love coming here to get my nails done! They usually can get me in the same day and don't charge…read morean excessive amount for a gel pedicure. They are very detail oriented as well, regardless of the staff you go to!

Right when you walk in the esthetics of the place are very pleasing. The reception and waiting area…read moreare decorated so well and you feel relaxed when walking in. The receptionist is so nice and helpful when making appointments. I went to Abby for waxing and she is skilled and knows what she is doing so I know I can rely on her. She was booked when I needed to go once so I made an appointment with someone else. She turned out to be very new and still learning. It was a painful experience but she called in Abby to help and the whole experience turned around. I personally didn't mind it but you may want to ask how skilled your person is before booking. Parking - available in front of the boutique but make sure you reverse your car/follow the signs to avoid a ticket.

With COVID I don't usually take the risk of getting services done if I can help it. However, still…read moreworking at an actual location versus at home I wanted to get my lashes looking good for minimal prep during the week. Rose does a fantastic job for me! I get lash lifts and tints, and she knows how to make my natural lash curl beautifully without it looking like too much. I have naturally long lashes but they don't curl at all, and when I wear mascara they hit my glasses and get them dirty! But with a lift I get a natural curl and don't have to worry about it. The tint makes it so I barely touch mascara now! If you're debating a lash service go see her - it's worth it!