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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why have I remained loyal to Beauty Spa over the past two years for all of my eyebrow waxing, manicure and pedicure needs?Because my mother would approve of this place!A talented and veteran...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here to get a basic pedicure since my heels were a mess and I was feeling stressed. I didn't want anything fancy, just what I consider the basics. A short soak, scrubbing/buffing my heels to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beauty Spa is great - definitely call ahead and reserve a time - and be sure to ask for Mary or Jimmy in particular...they're the best. I can't speak to nail color or eyebrow waxing since, as a guy, I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Beauty Spa for years, and it's the only place I'll go for my nails. Typically, I just get a pedicure, because for some reason, I can't even get 10 feet out of the salon door before...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place would receive a 4 star because it's a good $12 manicure, except for the fact that my boyfriend got his first manicure there today and they charged him $12 even though he didn't have any...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with my friend to get manicures and pedicures without an appointment and it was no problem! The people there are very nice and thorough. I had picked out a nail color and while the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to get a mani/pedi and waxing ONLY if you know who you want to see. Things I like:-Jimmy is my go-to guy for nails (I highly recommend making an appointment with him or Helen...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not really the kind of person who loves assembly-line $12 mani places in the first place, so maybe it's not surprising that I didn't love my manicure here last week. The guy who did my nails...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking for a place where I could get a pedicure on a Sunday, and found Beauty Spa on yelp. I called to make an appointment, and. although the place was packed, they were able to take me right...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a masochist who happens to enjoy the feel of hairs being individually yanked out of her face, I've only had my eyebrows threaded over the past three years. Lately, though, I've grown iffy on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beauty Spa is BY FAR the best of the best salon around!! You know that horrible nail polish remover smell? Yeah, that's the one. Well, NOT IN BEAUTY SPA! I have never once been overpowered by the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a bit "assembly line", but the staff are super nice and they do a good job. Been here a few times for mani's and pedi's and have been pleased every time. It's a clean, largely no-frills...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best mani/pedi and eye brow waxing place in town. Prices are great and you can usually wak in. Even when they are full, you usually only have to wait a couple minutes. Trinity is the best...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found a lot of the poorer reviews of this place kind of snotty. I am not sure what other people are accustomed to, but I had a really nice time here. I got a french pedicure and, taking everyone's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for my first eyebrow wax ever and was very pleased! I have very difficult eyebrows, she admitted it to me herself, and I was really hoping that a wax would make them look more tamed and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yay for Yelpers! I took the suggestion on getting Trinity for the eyebrow wax, and I'm super happy.Her fingers move quickly and surely, and she really seems to know what she's doing. It WAS kinda...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm always nervous about cleanliness at a big mass market SPA like this one. They're definitely not super-hygenic, but they are the best of the places near Porter SQ. Technically there is a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's $25 so it's excusable i guess but the lady that did my pedicure (Helen) spent about half a second scrubbing my foot. I went in there wanting my feet to be pampered and came out of there...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went hear for the first time recently to have my eyebrows waxed and had a great experience. There was no wait at all, the service was friendly, and the new look is exactly what I was hoping for....
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here based on the recommendation of Yelp as the person who used to do my brows left the area. Trinity did my brows, and man, did they need help. She did a wonderful job-- I don't like mine...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. It is a pretty, clean, nice-smelling salon where the owners have paid attention to creating a pleasant space for their customers. I go here for waxing and the prices are reasonable......
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This salon is pretty basic - nothing that I haven't experienced before. However, I spent most of the day looking for a combination mani-pedi for under $40 and this was the best place I found. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a WONDERFUL nail salon! My mother and I visit regularly and get lovely service and great mani/pedis. The salon is clean and pleasant. The staff is incredibly nice, and even if they are busy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Poor Jess, I was actually with her during the Incident Of The Horribly Botched Pedicure :( I have to say that I fared better. I've only gotten my nails done there once (that fateful day), mostly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I actually went here a while back (try half a year ago) and got my eyebrows waxed by Trinity. She was amazing. I have been always slightly paranoid about getting my eyebrows waxed because most people...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll add to the chorus and say that Trinity really has talent when it comes to the eyebrows. Beauty Spa is great for brows and a variety of facials. I can't vouch for the mani/pedi market, but if...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Never again. Never. Why? Because now, many months after my pedicure here where they clipped my big toe nail horribly, it is still healing after a round of antibiotics and then toenail surgery. Yeah,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. The staff is very friendly and the paint job is always meticulous and lasts for a long time. I only get manicures (i can do my own pedi) and I can not think of a better place...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a mani/pedi here with friends a ways back, and came out happy. Everything was clean, the ladies were very nice, no one rushed us for any reason. The seats on the pedicure stations were actually...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My wife went here for an eyebrow wax. The technician had no idea what she was doing. She received second degree burns all above her eye. The next morning her eye was so swollen and red that she had to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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I had a basic manicure and pedicure, and I thought it was pretty decent for $35. I was able to get a quick appointment, and as I have learned from having lived all over the world, if you are polite and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I decided this morning that today was the day I'd get my first brazilian wax. I tried contacting several well-reviewed places in the somerville area, only to find that they were closed or the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My very worst experience. Hope nobody would make the same mistake.
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I waited over a week after my manicure/pedicure to make sure that my nails wouldn't chip after "less than 24 hours" as Marcy S's nails did. My nails are still absolutely beautiful, and this is a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although I've been waxing my legs for years, I was always afraid of the brow wax because I was petrified of getting weird, skinny brows. Finally took the plunge & went to Trinity for a brow wax based...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for eyebrow shaping! I've gone to many different places (waxing/threading) and was never really completely satisfied with my eyebrows. Finally, I read about Trinity on Yelp and decided...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had never gotten my eyebrows waxed before, so after reading all of Trinity's reviews on Yelp, I decided to give it a try. She was amazing! She didn't take too much off, and I have gotten so many...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here based on yelp reviews. I started my new job today and I needed to get my nails and eyebrows done ASAP. So I went yesterday morning in the pouring rain. (no umbrella). I have no idea why...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best place in Cambridge for eyebrow shaping! You don't need an appointment and Trinity does a great job (not too thin) and they last for 2--3 weeks.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tired of plucking, and annoyed by messy-looking brow lines, I decided to give waxing a try for the first time. The whole concept of waxing one's eyebrows seems scary (not to mention a little crazy),...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
New to town I tried several yelp reviewed spas before settling on Beauty Spa as my go-to location. They have nice late hours and have always fit me in, even when my friend and I arrived 15 minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally went back for a brow wax in late May. Let me say...this was the best darn wax I have EVER had. I have received so many compliments. She was meticulous, which I appreciate, and asked me to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok guys, I know, it doesn't sound good at all. Hot wax being poured on your eyebrows followed by the repeated feeling of a band-aid being ripped off a tender area of your face. One wrong move and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After researching my eyebrow waxing options thoroughly on Yelp, I concluded that Beauty Spa was probably my best bet here in Boston. I really put an embarrassing amount of time into this project,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"Meh. I've experienced better." That's how Yelp describes a 2-star rating, and sure enough, that's how I'd describe my reaction to my experience there.Before I was actually able to get a pedicure...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I walked in for an eyebrow wax (just a clean up), the place was obviously busy and I wasn't surprised when the woman at the front said it would be 10-15 minute wait.After 30 minutes, I finally got to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Big SIgh....I was really excited about this place since I JUST moved to porter 2 days ago and I have been searching for a new place to regularly get my nails filled. I found somewhere online that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like I could have rated Beauty Spa 5 stars, if not for my rough heels! My toes look really great, and the color is nice. My eyebrows were waxed well. It's just...when I leave a pedicure, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just had a great mani/pedi there for $35. The technician was really nice and super efficient. The facility is so clean, lots of magazines to choose from and the massage chairs are super comfy.Make an...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My eyebrows look amazing! I barely had to wait three minutes to be attended and she took very good care of me. It's been a week and a half and I haven't had to touch up at all!
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Trinity is the only one I let rip hair from my body simply because she does it so skillfully, less painfully than others I've experienced and she's so damned cute! She loves to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Trinity does an amazing job with my eyebrows here. There is never a wait when I walk in. She always takes her time and the prices are great too.
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!The girl was quick, water was slightly warm, the price was reasonable ($25 for pedicure) but not the result. On the top their mini-massage was really mini. Two hours...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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I just had my first pedicure at Beauty Spa, been wanting to go there for quite some time now. The pedicure was a big disappointment. It lasted 15 minutes and it was $25. They didn't even put lotion on or do...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
25 bucks for a fantastic schoolbus yellow pedicure, and the nicest customer service ever in a beautifully rennovated space. I'll definitely be back!
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I botched my right eyebrow a couple weeks ago and came here for a brush up. Trinity, main aesthetician, was sweet and extremely self-assured--I felt total confidence in her judgment. And the newly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beauty spa is back in business after a closure for remodeling. After spending $45, yes, $45 at Lux Lash (they looked great but the price tag was insane), I was looking for a new spot and got a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a girly girl, and I don't go for pedicures that often. When I do, I don't like to be poked or pushed or prodded - or pressured to buy extra services I don't want. The women here were very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the ladies at Beauty Spa!I head over here when I'm done right next door at the Hair Connection to get my brows tamed - I have never needed an appointment and I have never waited more than 2...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
***4/3/08*** Pedi for the first time here - impeccable and relaxing. The massage chairs feel so nice. Trinity is a genius!!!! I read the reviews and took a chance- you all were right. Trinity is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got a nice mani/pedi with pleasant staff who weren't rushing me out the door (at closing time) and a great eyebrow wax. I would recommend this place as they seem clean, compitent and friendly!
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Trinity is a true artist at eyebrows. She does amazing things with such a little canvas. She knows what she's doing and takes great care and pride in her craft. I'm so impressed. I went because of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It's conveniently located, super-clean & comfy, and the staff are all very friendly and seem to know their stuff. I've gotten manicures and pedicures here many times, and not only...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST eyebrow job i've ever had. hands down. i've had a lot done onnewbury street...even followed after one of the 'best of boston' eyebrow waxer (i'm butchering that up)...she was gifted. UNTIL i met...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had my brows done at a lot of fancy places and nothing beats Beauty Spa. Their aesthetician has a wonderful understanding of bone structure and how to properly frame the face for people who...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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I went here for a bikini wax and had a horrible experience. I never really liked the manicures or pedicures but they are close to my house and I am a busy working mom so I went here. The pain was even worse...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to like this place for pedicures.... but then had a dreadful tragic eyebrow waxing experience with burned skin all around my eye- swelling- and they still charged me (the owner asked if i'd...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So here's how it is. I've been sportin' some serious Henry Warnimont eyebrows for the past few weeks. I didn't want to wax them myself as I had done about a month ago, since I didn't wax in any sort...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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some of the staff are impatient and rude. Some speak in their own language to each other and don't pay attention to what they are doing. Interruptions a lot. Manicure and pedicure hurt compared to other...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place kind of scared me at first. It's looks very hole-in-the-wallish and all I could think about was my experience a few doors down the street at the nail place/hair salon where piles of hair...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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I've had entirely positive experiences with the staff, but I think it depends on who does your manicure, wax, etc. A friend has had a couple of lackluster experiences that stemmed from staffers in a hurry or...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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I was in a wedding just last weekend and the bride chose this place for where she wanted to get ready. It is in the heart of Porter Square, which makes parking a little on the tight side, but they do have some...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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I bought so much from them in the last past few weeks. I spent 3 hours here and loved it they are very nice and happy people. I got a gift cerficate to this place from my mom.This is a place you want to come...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2005
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Beauty Spa offers a relaxing time for people to enjoy at anytime of the day. The employees are great and know how to treat their customers. They also sell great beauty products that you will love.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2005
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I went to get a simple manicure on a Saturday afternoon. The salon was busy and I did not have an appointment. The manager did my nails. I had been there several times before. The time previous to my last...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2005
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