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    Took a chance thinking how bad can a manicure by students be only to be the worst manicure I've ever received.
    Tara R.

    I have been here 3 times. Once for a haircut which was ok but basic, a facial (also ok) and now a mani. Mani done by a student over halfway through her school year. The shaping was so inconsistent, very transparent and incredibly chunky/textured. The tech said I could get a comped experience... even she knew it was bad but the admin only gave me $5 off.

    Maya B.

    Although I have a soft spot for beauty schools, my recent visit to this establishment left me feeling underwhelmed. While I had a satisfactory hair braiding experience, the rest of my services fell short of my expectations. The gel manicure/pedicure lacked high-quality polish options, and I needed several coats to achieve the desired look. The lash extensions were a disappointment, as they began to fall out just hours after application. My eyebrow wax and tint were also problematic, resulting in thick and uneven brows that needed to be fixed immediately. On the bright side, the hair braiding service provided by Tia was exceptional. Overall, while I understand the students are still learning, I believe more supervision is needed to ensure a better quality of service. Despite my mixed experience, I'm grateful that I was able to rectify the issues at another salon before my graduation. The top picture is immediately after I got the eyelash extensions and before the eyebrow wax and tint. The middle picture is after the eyebrow tint. 50% of my eyelashes had fallen off at this point The bottom picture is after my eyelashes and eyebrows were saved at another salon.

    Shalita W.

    Had such an awesome experience! Will definitely be returning soon. Like where else can you receive a shampoo, blow dry and heat for $35....plus I added on a deep conditioning for $10 so total of $45! This evening I received my service from Bobby under the instructor Sydney and I must say I was extremely impressed. Sydney was very intensive to all students as they were servicing clients. She gave hands on guidance when needed and she was simply so encouraging to make sure students were confident in what they were doing. Even the students displayed so much professionalism and they were team oriented. Overall, Bobby did a great job....the salon was clean, the music was on point and I'm already planning my next visit so definitely check this place out and support these students.

    Amazia K.

    I got a signature hydra facial here today and there were some pros and cons Pros: The woman who did my facial was very sweet and enthusiastic - very professional She was a student but knowledgeable about products and did not try to upsell me on bigger packages or more expensive facials when I said it was my first hydra facial It was like $100 Front desk woman was very nice Overall the work my aesthetician did was good Cons: It felt very rushed compared to other facials and hydrafacials I've gotten before - the actual facial was about 30 mins Missed some gunk in my skin/nose that I could see as soon as I went to the mirror The room was messy and kinda dirty. The actual station was clean but the room it was in was dark and messy Her instructor (who has to be there )was not polite. When I walked in he did not greet me as the client and eyes basically didn't leave his phone once. Almost makes you feel like you're interrupting him as a client. Overall: will I be back? I'm not sure yet. I do hear they are great at nails and hair and maybe il try that

    Keisha H.

    I took a personal day and said to myself, why not treat yourself to a facial?! I saw positive reviews on another social media platform for TSPA so I decided to book an appointment. My appointment was with Teineisha who was very professional. When I came in for my appointment she was ready immediately. She introduced herself and even shook my hand. She asked me about my skin concerns and informed me about my skin type. In addition educating me on my skin, she talked me through each step of the facial and checked on my comfort levels. The experience was so great! In my mind I was thinking yea, I'll come back again and book with Teineisha again. Well so much for that idea cause she's graduating, which is great for her! My experience with her is just a testament to the school so I'll be back!

    Me and Imani

    I lucked up mss as be two times, go for it . You can't loose at these prices. Be aware Friday is only for color starting at 9:30 am . Get ready to be amazed! They're students so tip , please

    Gail B.

    Several salons near me have closed. I decided to try the beauty school. The salon is about a block from Harris Teeter. I made an appointment online. The stylist ran a bit late. I think she forgot about me or didn't check the schedule. I saw her casually chatting with employees at the front desk while I waited for her. I know we are guinea pigs who give students practice. I still thought taking 2 1/2 hours for a Bob cut was long. It felt longer with a hot cape & mask. The teacher checked the stylist's work and cut my bangs. When the teacher started to suggest that the stylist use trimmers on my hair, I knew I wouldn't return. I asked her not to use them. I was growing out a haircut where another stylist had used trimmers. The stylist was nice, but I was disappointed that she complained about work issues to me. That stuff needs to be shared away from a customer. Students work at their school to gain experience cutting by hair. They aren't just "working for the school." The biggest let down was telling me I was the reason she didn't get her second break that day. Then she added, "But it's no big deal." I think with coaching this stylist could have a better attitude. I would personally not go back.

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    Laura M.

    I went into my scissor cut at SPA hopeful from my previous haircut. I asked for a 3 inch trim, short layers around the bottom, and a small trim of my bangs. Pictured below is my hair before the haircut as well as a photo of the haircut that I received. The student cut 5-6 inches off of my hair, and cut blunt and uneven bangs out of all of the hair that is in front of my ears, giving me a mullet-like look. I ended up having to go to a professional salon the next day, who had to cut another inch off of my hair to even it out and add texture. The instructor did not come around a single time to check on the student. It is going to take months for my hair to no longer look like some type or bowl cut/mullet.

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    I went and got a facial from Brittany and she was very attentive and informative. I have another appointment next week and I can't wait!

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    Great experience! My haircut was affordable and my stylist did an amazing job. Will go back.

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    I would say if the ladies in the business are not comfortable waxing guys…read more Then they should take it of their menu I went to get my legs waxed and although it was pretty painless and went smooth and inside of my thighs are hairy af and when I asked if she could do it she said I don't feel comfortable going so deep knowing that they do offer men's bikini waxing So overall I wouldn't recommend this to any guy Funny part is I'm gay So yeah Half ass job and female leg waxing is 78 where men's is 90 so if I'm paying extra money why do I have extra hair left !!!!!!!

    I am in DC temporarily for cancer treatment so I wanted to find a place to get my lashes done…read morebecause it's the one (vain) thing that makes me feel better right now. This place got good reviews so I booked an appointment at the Eastern Market location since it's near the place I'm staying. The night prior, they called and asked if I'd be willing to go to the Dupont Circle location instead so that the technician could fit in more appointments. It was annoying, but not a huge deal. I was getting lash removal & a new set of classic/hybrid lashes. I've been getting eyelash extensions for 13 years and this is by far the worst experience I've ever had. They were thin, whispy, pre-made fans that were poorly glued onto only some of my lashes. They started falling off almost immediately, and there were visible white clumps of glue that a friend pointed out because she thought I had crumbs on my eyes. One week later when I went to another eyelash studio, they couldn't even tell I had any extensions on until they put me under the lights. I would've been better off just curling my own lashes & using mascara because mine are thicker & longer than whatever they used. I've never had such poor quality.

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    4.5(140 reviews)
    1.6 miLogan Circle
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    As a member of the Vida gym, I receive a discount at the Aura Spa on Tuesdays. Thus, despite not…read morenormally getting a massage unless I'm on vacation, I decided to give them a go here. The price for a 60 minute massage is very fair for being right in the city, $130 before the discount, $110 with it (before gratuity). I have not tried any other services. Since I am a member of the gym, I knew it was located in the gym along with the hair salon and was not surprised by the entrance procedure. Rather, I was incredibly impressed by the tranquil environment they managed to create within the busy gym. Once you enter the space, there's dim mood lighting, relaxing music, water, and a separate bathroom. You wouldn't even know you're in the gym. I received a massage form one masseuse, thought it was good, and so I went back for a second with the same individual. The second time, I was deeply unimpressed. The whole experience was much more wholistic and caressing than a pressure-based massage--even after I requested more pressure. It didn't even feel like I had had a massage afterwards. So for my third session, I decided to try someone different: Ronnie. And Ronnie was amazing. He incorporated so many different techniques, including stretching, and threw in some extras like heat and aroma, even going a little over time. I would definitely book Ronnie again. It is a shame that there's no way to tell on the app (that I could see) what type of massage each masseuse specializes in, so you could select one who matches your preferences. My experiences with each masseuse were so different, and it seems a little silly that I would need to try them all before finding my favorite.

    Right off the bat, I will say that the location was not ideal as I wanted to relax on a nice Friday…read moreafternoon. The spa is located inside of a gym and you must walk through the gym lobby to reach the spa. The spa advertises a sauna and steam room, however it's separate from the spa area and is located somewhere in the gym area. I opted out (though it was free) because I just didn't feel comfortable walking through the gym area in a robe. There is also some sort of service elevator in the spa area just next to the spa front desk; there was so much ruckus and commotion coming from that area that it was hard to embrace the serenity of the waiting area. The waiting area played some relaxing music and had some ambient lighting. They also provided light refreshments such as infused water and hot tea. I came with a few friends (4 of us including myself) as we were celebrating a birthday. The spa staff was so kind to open a bottle of complimentary champagne and provide fresh strawberries for us in the waiting area as well. My friend called the spa a week prior to book our services and we were split into different appointments times- two people receiving massages during one hour and one person receiving a facial, then the next hour two people getting massages. Because the rooms are directly accessible to the waiting area, you can pretty much hear everything so I heard my friends through the door. Toey was my masseur and she was phenomenal (easily a 10/10). She asked me at the beginning where my problem areas were and where she should focus, and I had her focus on my neck and shoulders as I hold all of my tension there. I requested an hour long Swedish with medium pressure. I was provided complimentary aromatherapy oil in the massage so that was a very nice touch. She massaged my scalp too which was sooo needed. From my head to my toes, she covered it. I felt so much relief at the end of my massage especially because she made sure she spent enough time on my problem area. Absolutely great massage. The gentleman who works the front desk (I think his name was John but I can't remember, sorry!!) was also so kind. He was the one who brought out the refreshments and was periodically checking on me while I was waiting for my service. While the location is not ideal, the service was wonderful. I was pleased with my experience here. The only reason for my 4 stars is only because of the location. Tip: if you have long hair, don't forget to bring a hair tie!

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    I visited for a gel manicure after finding the salon on Yelp. Unfortunately, the experience fell…read moreshort of my expectations. The nail technician (male) who worked on my naturally healthy nails did a poor job. The process took much longer than necessary, and without my request, he applied gel builder, which I didn't want or need. Typically, my gel manicures last at least three weeks without any issues at all, but this one barely made it a week before breaking and chipping. The finish was also noticeably bumpy, far from the smooth, polished look I expect from a professional manicure. I've attached photos to show the subpar results. While the ambiance and staff friendliness were highlights, the quality of the gel manicure itself was a huge letdown.

    I went in there for a dip powder manicure and the guy doing it seemed like he didn't know what he…read morewas doing. It was all sloppy and even when he filed the nails they looked bad! I had to ask them to leave it like that without the final step because I came back home to file down my nails and shape them and add gel and everything. I went there because I wasn't going to have time to do them on my own because of travel. It was horrible and then on top of that he cut my real nail off after I told him they were mine and then I had to ask for him to add a tip nail to it because he was going to leave it like that when he messed up. I paid $61 for this shitty service. Waste of money and time since he took almost two hours.

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