I was a frequent client at Karas, both their portland and cole harbour locations. One day I was…read morewaiting for my nail appointment at the portland street location when a loud vulgar argument broke out between two stylists while they had clients in their chairs (who seemed very uncomfortable and quiet with what was happening). I then watched as the supervisor of the salon, who I believe his name was Ed or Eddy something along those lines, yell at the receptionist over the phone until she was almost in tears. I stopped going after watching this encounter and how poorly staff treat each other and how poorly management takes out his anger on reception staff. I would go ANYWHERE ELSE for any services they provide. Poor management will be the downfall of this business

My friend and I booked an appointment at Kara's last week for a pedicure (for her) and manicure…read more(for me). We booked our appointments for 4:45 on a Sunday afternoon at the Portland Street location. The next day, we were informed that the person we'd been booked with wasn't actually working at that time, but could we come in at 1:00 instead? We said sure. A mild inconvenience, but no big deal! On Sunday at 12:15, my friend received a phone call from Kara's asking where we were, since our appointment was at 12:00. No, my friend said, you must be mistaken. We're booked in at 1:00. She was told (very curtly!) that was impossible since there had been someone else booked at 1:00 "forever". The tone was not apologetic whatsoever and nothing was suggested to remedy the situation. Obviously we canceled our appointments and went elsewhere. One scheduling screwup is OK. Two is a bit much. But even then, an offer to reschedule for another day or time slot, or even a simple "I'm sorry, we must have double booked you" to acknowledge the error would go a long way. I can't speak for Kara's facilities because we didn't get a chance to see them, and based on this experience, won't be doing so in the future either. UPDATE! The following Monday, we received a call from the spa manager apologizing for the mixups and offering us a free manicure and pedicure. We very much appreciate this gesture and are looking forward to visiting Kara's soon!

I wanted to update my review to include my most recent experience at Unique Spa, which was one of…read moreIris' Valentine's Day specials: massage plus facial. I've had many lovely massage experiences but today was the first time I'd tried a Unique Facial. It was a wonderful way to conclude the service - I felt like I'd sank right into the table! Iris uses Arbonne products and explained what each one was and how it worked before using it on me. My skin feels very clean, light, and soft now - none of that unpleasant "buildup" to worry about with Arbonne. It took me a while to have my first facial, but it certainly won't be my last!

From the owner: Relaxation Massage Facial…read moreManicure Pedicure

Edit: The main manager called and had me and my daughter back in. Senior technicians redid our…read morenails and everyone was very nice. Gave us gift bags! They look Great now!!

I have yet to find a spa that offers the same wide range of services. The staff are beyond…read morefriendly, and have created an environment that encourages you to stay and enjoy yourself. Offering small things like desserts, tea and a many samples of their products. I will never be able to visit another spa again. Did I mention they are also dog friendly?

My first visit to this salon/ spa. I had a spa pedicure done by Leah. She was so great ! Friendly,…read moreand warm. I really enjoyed every second I spent in the chair. We chatted and I will definitely be back for a mani/ pedi next time.

What a lovely salon. A Touch of Radiance is tucked away in…read morea Main Street strip mall. If you didn't already know it was there you probably wouldnt find it. When you walk inside the salon it is completely separated into specific sections. Although it makes it seem small I prefer it this way. When you're getting a manicure you don't have to smell hair dye. It suits the space very well. I went to the salon yesterday for a mini manicure. They had every colour of OPI you could ask for. But they also carried a vegan line of beautiful colours- so inclusive! My aesthetician was warm and friendly. She explained everything she was doing with professionalism. She did a lovely job on my very short nails which I know is hard to do. I just had regular nail polish applied. They also carry the OPI gel nail colour line. Where you can have your perfect polish stay on for 2-3 weeks straight. A great option if you'll be traveling or getting married. The price was fair and the service was great. I was truly impressed.

Nathan is an amazing massage therapist. I have been seeing him now for over a year and he helps me…read morewith pain management. He is kind and very good at what he does.

came to the spa to relax. I needed to have a day where I wasn't stressed, as I'm going through a…read moredifficult time right now. The pedicure room was extremely loud to the point where my esthetician apologized. It wasn't just the customers. It was also 2 specific employees. One was talking loudly about her father passing in hospice. I got the whole story whether I wanted to hear it or not. Most upscale spas have a policy on spa etiquette and enforce it. Ive been coming to interlude since 2009. This was my worst experience. At one point it was so loud and causing me so much anxiety I almost got up and left mid treatment.

This unassuming little wellness centre runs the gamut when it comes to alternative health care…read moreservices. From Reiki and Aromatherapy, to Reflexology and laser treatments, you'll be surprised at the array of things available to you in this Alderney Landing shop. The Buddhist Prayer Flags and rotating card stand drew me in this morning as I wandered about the Alderney space. The store is quite small and narrow with a slew of offerings; from organic meats and cheeses to handcrafted oils and lotions. Casaroma has their own line of health care products, using essential oils with subtle and soothing aromas. They even carry cold and flu remedies for a gentler approach to taking care of pesky ailments. The space was a little crammed with goodies, so not necessarily wholly inviting, but cozy nonetheless. I was greeted halfheartedly and not really offered assistance, but my cloud nine mood brought forth by the gorgeous day quelled any feelings of dissatisfaction. I took a brochure and peeked into a treatment room, which had a huge assortment of framed certificates on the wall. I prefer a simpler space to be treated in, but I suppose presented credentials is also appealing. I sniffed some lovely lavender soap and checked out mini Himalayan salt crystals. This shop is sweet and handy if you're commuting in or out of Dartmouth. The space was bright and the services plentiful. I don't think I'd choose to be treated here, but I definitely wouldn't hesitate to purchase one of their lovely little bottled products.

Great place and the most friendly people you can find! I purchased a lot of items here for…read morerelaxation and anxiety relief and the customized blends really help to find that special scent that works to relax your body and mind. The staff are more than happy to help you find what works for you.

Above all, I think spas should strive to make their patrons feel comfortable. So if comfort for you…read moreis an easy-going, friendly atmosphere, with professional service at better-than-usual prices - and NOT the snooty, upper-crust air that others seem to project - then Wish Salon & Day Spa is an excellent choice. You can feel the difference the moment you walk through the door. It's a homey atmosphere (in large part because it used to be a home) - rather quietly sitting at the intersection of Ochterloney and Maple St. Inside you'll meet very relaxed, happy staff. They're really glad to see you! And they offer numerous incentives to get you back (10% off first visit, 15% off second, and 20% off the third). And they have regular deals. I lucked into the half-off waxing special - a great bargain for something I long ago decided I should never attempt to do to myself - again!! Some things are definitely better left to the professionals. I truly enjoyed my time with Caitlin. The lively conversation made me forget the joys of having hair ripped from my nether regions. We actually had to stop the procedure several times so we could give our chat the full attention it deserved. Then it was off to see Darla for a new do. Again, terrific results - with more delightful conversation that made me feel like I was visiting with friends. And I really love the fact that they DIDN'T suddenly switch into pressure sales mode as I approached the desk with my debit card (as other spas do, by pushing product as if their very lives depended on me doubling my outlay of cash and carting home over-priced gels and creams that will collect dust in bathroom cabinets for years to come). Been there, done that. It was almost as painful as the DIY Brazilian. So if you're not a typical spa person - if you want professional results at less painful prices, don't want to whisper and tiptoe around like you're in a museum or library and don't want to be treated like you live in the Southend of Halifax and just crawled out of a Beemer ... and if comfort for you means fun conversation with really nice ladies in a friendly and relaxed environment, then definitely check out WISH. I wish I had done it many years and three other spas ago.

Speaking as a bloke, a good haircut is hard to find…read more Either they're way fancy and cost too much (I'm looking at you Thumpers), or they're more concerned with removing the maximum amount of hair in the shortest possible time (with possible collateral damage; see all other gent's haircuts around downtown Halifax for this). Herman at Wish in Dartmouth is the middle ground! He's got old school barbering skills (straight razor etc), but also actually takes time to give you an actual haircut. I've also had a few other cuts by other members of the team and have absolutely no complaints. My wife is a regular.

Couldn't recommend this place any more! I tired a few different massage therapists at various…read morebusinesses and found this place to have the best quality, easy system for booking, and overall relaxing environment. My massage therapist was Sarah Aucoin; couldn't recommend her more. I had massages before but never felt as relaxed and muscles felt rejuvenated after our appointment and the next day.

We've had a few Couples Massages here. It's the only place we feel comfortable. Staff have always…read morebeen kind and curtious. The business is clean and peaceful. They have made accomidations for me and my Neurodivergent brain without hesitation. We wished we lived closed so we could go much more often. Thank you Urban Retreat!

Sister Sarah and I did floats Tuesday afternoon at The Floatation Centre. I've done them for a few…read moreyears (I find them relaxing) and this was her first one. It was a nice restful spot and the staff was kind and caring. A 75 minute float in 11 inches of water with 1,000 pounds of salt! They gave us some stickers when we left.

The staff was lovely . Atmosphere clean and relaxing. Exactly what my soul and body were needing !!read more