Got the Brazilian with Kelsey. She accommodated me at 9:00pm, a crazy time for sure! But it was the…read moreonly time I had. Instead of hard wax she used soft with linen strips--"because it's quicker. If it takes too long, you start to think about it more." True words. She was professional and friendly, and I think I've found my new wax place.

Rachael was great!!! I was in a jam and needed a haircut really bad. My other stylist was out of…read moretown and I am really picky. Well.....I now have a new stylist. She was great. Also the other person Kelsey was there and I decided to go ahead and get a mani/pedi and she too was absolutely terrific. I will admit that they now have a customer for as long as they are open, I hope that's a long time. Thank you Rachael & Kelsey!!!

When I was new to the eastern IA area, having moved from Chicago, I searched high and low for a…read morehair stylist / parlor that was a good fit. After what seemed to be a relentless search, I finally found Thompson & Co and have been extremely happy with their services and style ever since! First off, the instant you walk in the door, they are extremely accommodating and offer you a drink (water, coffee, beer, wine, etc.) and a comfortable place to sit while you wait for your appointment. As for my appointments, I do not necessarily just always go to the same stylist, as I have had equally good experiences with all of them to-date. It is also easier to schedule on the fly that way :) The stylists are very attentive listeners and do not make you feel bad if you continue to have suggestions until they get your haircut and style just right. They are also good about offering styling suggestions, but do not necessarily try and push their products on you. The other thing that is cool about their stylists, is the parlor not only encourages continued education, more over the parlor brings in other stylist from around the nation and maybe even world to teach them and provide new tips and tricks. I think that is just awesome, and worth supporting. Meanwhile, the environment is comfortable and cool the whole time. I honestly do not have any things to say where I think they need improvement at this time. So, if you are looking for an excellent stylist / parlor that you would think you could only find in a big city, check out Thompson and Co, and I don't think you'll be disappointed!

After leaving a review about how the staff responded to a question about services they have listed…read moreonline I received a phone call from the manager to ask why I left it and then she cancels my haircut appointment. Their staff had terrible customer service and their management isn't any better. They will not try to correct a mistake they will sweep it under the rug. Absolutely terrible customer service. Crazy you'd rather not collect a customer than correct your staff's attitude. Maybe record the phone calls.

I had my first appointment with Audrey today and it was a very pleasant experience. I found her…read morefrom all the reviews so I decided to try her out. The place was clean and you can tell she takes care of her equipments, and gives a lot of importance to hygiene and sterility of supplies which should be expected. My skin was not that sensitive or feels raw after the session. With her applying fresh aloe vera helped with this a lot. I will surely comeback and refer her to other.

The BEST esthetician's in the corridor!! Whether you're on…read morethe market for a new waxer or seeking one for the first time, Audrey is the best! Professional, very reasonable pricing and stellar service. I have a low pain tolerance and she accommodates and tailors the wax to fit my needs! (Try a Brazilian or Bikini!)

I don't trust anyone else with my hair! My extensions look so natural and blend perfectly with my…read morehair. I've had nothing but good experiences here. I see Melissa and highly recommend her. The added boutique is great if you have a few minutes to shop. My other salon really messed up my real hair doing extensions a couple years back, but it has healed nicely since I've switched to Avenson.

The family has been getting our haircut from here for just about a year plus…read more.. Lili is our "person" she is great with our daughter has a reporter with our son. (Which anyone with a teenage boy knows it is next to pulling teeth to have them say more than one word syllables or even sentences however Lili has. Couldn't say anything bad about this place it is a great!

Gone to this place dozens of times for different facials, waxing, etc. and they never disappoint!…read moreSuch friendly staff which usually can get me in for last minute appointments or rescheduling if needed!

My wife booked massages for my birthday. We are both entrepreneurs and took work off in an attempt…read moreto celebrate, for once. The spa called my wife 4 days prior to the scheduled massages and informed her that they had made a scheduling error and our massages were canceled. No sympathy, no attempt to correct, just a lack of customer service. We were really looking forward to a local massage as we usually drive 35 minutes. Never had the opportunity to try this spa and never will if this is how they handle errors on their own behalf.

Great job and sweet staff as well as great parking. I have nothing more to add other than more…read morecharacters.

It'd been a loooong time since my last haircut. In my extensive search to find the best place to…read moreget my locks trimmed in Iowa City, I stumbled upon Nova Salon. I didn't have a specific stylist in mind, so I was matched up with Irina. I believe I called on a Wednesday and was able to get an appointment for a few days later. I was Irina's last appointment on a Saturday afternoon, but you never would have known. She was very friendly, listened to what I had to say, and gave lots of great advice. I left with the exact haircut I asked for. Have I been able to style it the way Irina did? Heck no. That requires talent I simply don't have. Irina taught me a lot about my hair - what to do with the random grays that make an appearance, the type of hair I have, etc. Seriously, what she taught me was totally worth the price paid; aside from the actual haircut itself. The salon is super clean and inviting. Lots of natural light, especially at Irina's station because of where she's located. They do sell hair products including Amika (which I personally like). I had no idea how much it was going to cost (around $75 with tip) for a women's cut, as prices aren't posted online. I suppose I could have asked when I scheduled my appointment, but it didn't really matter to me. I'm someone who gets her haircut 1x per year. Recommend. I'll definitely make a return visit.

I scheduled a scalp massage with Jenny very last minute (night before at 7pm for 10 am next day),…read moreas my dog was having a procedure in town and I needed to fill a few hours! What better way? I will say I wasn't expecting a residential area when I mapped to her location, however was more than surprised how she had her home set up to accommodate her clients! I was pleasantly welcomed into her home and could tell right away that THIS was going to be wonderful! Jenny spent time telling me about the products she was using and did use during my service, I felt relaxed, comfortable and very glad that I decided to make this appointment. I had talked to Jenny about my previous hair situation (I had extensions and had no business having them), and she helped me understand what damage was done to my hair, the positives in the condition of my hair and how to get it where I wanted it to be again. She talked about all her trainings and her equipment that she uses for not only hair but facials, etc and I could tell that she genuinely loves alll things salon and spa! I left feeling beautiful, with nowhere to go! I will be booking more services and can't wait to see my hair in a year with Jenny helping me I KNOW it will be beautiful! Thank you for all you do, Jenny!

I did have to book about three weeks in advance to get an appointment, but it was worth it. Jenny…read moreis a very kind lady. I just regret not knowing her sooner.

Best salon in Iowa City. Great haircuts and facials. Friendly service and easy booking processread more

I was a new customer at Groovy Katz today and am very pleased with the results! Cody listened to…read morewhat I wanted, giving me the exact results I was looking for.