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What renews your sense of well-being? The nurturing touch of Pyara Spa therapists. At Pyara Spa, we understand that each individual is unique. Our Goal is to design a personalized system focusing on prevention, maintaining balance and wellbeing. By merging ancient Ayurvedic philosophies with advanced flower and plant based technology Pyara therapists make a personal investment in each individual on many different levels.
1.0 of 5 stars.
Great location and inviting salon. The esthetician, Cheryl, smelled (more like reeked) like stale cigarettes and coffee, not very appetizing or appropriate in what is supposed to be a relaxed spa...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wouldn't trust anyone else to touch my eyebrows besides Amanda Tang. I've been seeing her for over a year now and have never, ever been disappointed. She's professional, quick, and very sweet....
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give it 5 stars if not for the horrendous experience trying to merely CALL AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. They really need to get their call center together: being on hold forever then getting...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I am writing to review a different aspect of Pyara... the stylists!!!This is my second time getting my hair cut by TARA, who is an angel. My hair looks great, my usually thick and weighed down mane...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok i have to admit when i am wrong - it doesn't often happen but sometimes am wrong!!! I was wrong before when I was harsh on the entire staff of pyara based on one mediocre and one bad visit. OK -...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since I'm moving I decided to find a salon closer to where I work. I loved the Aveda Salon I went to in Del Mar and had heard Pyara had opened another salon in Burlington. So of course I tried it....
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had my hair cut there 3 times, and each time I've been pleased with it. I have super fine wavy (aka frizzy) hair that is difficult to manage. My last cut there was with Taylor, and I'm very, very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pyara is the best salon in Boston, hands down. Forget Newbury Street and their pretentiousness and poor service. Pyara is an Aveda salon, and upon entering the salon you are greeted by the always...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably the best spa north of Boston. It's humongous from inside and is very clean and well kept.I got an hour facial from Anu who did an amazing job. She truly is one of the best...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had been to Pyara in Cambridge for some spa pampering a while ago, and it was a great experience. So when I saw that there was a Pyara opening less than a mile from my place of employment, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went in for a facial and eyebrow wax with my sister. The facial was great, loved the 2 masks, exfoliation, arm and foot scrub. All that was great. However, the esthetician burned my eyebrows raw by...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd been to the Pyara in Burlington for an eyebrow waxing and loved the experience, so when I wanted to spoil my mom with haircuts for us both I decided that the more accessible Harvard Square...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Pyara twice and both times I've walked out with a feeling of disappointment. I really want to like Pyara but unfortunately their massages and facilities are just adequate not fantastic....
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so happy I discovered Pyara not long after I moved to Boston. I've been coming here regularly for years and am almost always thrilled with the service I receive. While I have had a few bad...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First off, they do a great job cutting hair. Second, you get a neck rub. Third, it's a nice atmosphere. Fourth, their herbal tea tastes great. Hence, the two stars!But, most importantly, is how you're...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Pyara in Cambridge for a facial and my husband went for a massage. The overall experience was good. Nice facilities, of course, and the Aveda products smell and feel wonderful. However, my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have: straight, fine, light brown hairI wanted: blonde hair and a trimI got: dark straw-yellow hair and VERY lopsided cut, but I didn't know about the lopsided part until weeks later when someone...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, how refreshing to come back to town and be able to count on Pyara! Seriously, they are consistently fantastic. I had my bangs cut by Anna (I think that's her name, she has short, pink hair). I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the place... the Tea is so yummy :) you should get a pedicure from here...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This salon is fantastic. I had come in with a botched hair cut from another salon, and Sonya and her sidekick Doug completely fixed my hair. They treated me so well, and were really fun to talk to -...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OVERALLConvenient location, but they've got so much going on in their little space that it feels a bit claustrophobic and busy all the time. I don't find the waiting area as relaxing as others do...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
People like to diss on Aveda and I don't know why. I've never had anything less than a clean, relaxing, pleasant experience there. Every stylist I've ever had there has listened to me, treated my hair...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great experience here with a bachelorette party the other night. Every one on the staff was super friendly, and even though I had not booked anything because I was supposed to be late, they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So this review is only for spa services -- manis/pedis in particular -- but I absolutely love Pyara. I've been coming here for about two years, and everyone is great, the people at the front desk are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Taylor is the best. She highlighted, cut and styled my hair. I was not completely clear on what I wanted but somehow she got it perfect. The front desk staff was super nice and welcoming. They...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have thousands of Aveda points because I can't leave this store without going overboard. The scent of their products puts me next to heaven and I want to take the essence everywhere. Besides...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this salon twice now and have had a great experience both times. I've only gone in for my hair so I can't comment on the other services...but the haircuts I've received have been...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here now maybe 50 times? Give or take. I truly love this spa. I saw Christopher last week for a 1/2 hour massage. I was on my lunch hour and my neck and back were freaking killing me. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place.Paula's haircuts are fabulous and much cheaper than I would have expected ($35? In DC that would have left me with the Hair Cuttery), Ina does a great pedicure, the waxing doesn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ah... I'm in a mental prison about what sort of rating to give Pyara. I swore by it for a year or so (a number of friends still do), but my experience with them was somewhat tainted by a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I recently moved to the Boston area and after perusing the Yelp reviews, I stumbled across Pyara Spa and Salon. I would just like to thank you all for leading me here. My manicurist, Amber, is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i really cannot complain at all about the time i spent in this salon/spa. the staff was professional, the music wasn't too loud (although i would have pictured something a little more downbeat for a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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Awesum service, talented service providers. I went in for a spa day and it was worth every penny. To all the people who just complains on here r so negative and obnoxious. I'm glad I didn't listen to it. Pyara...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review for Burlington.I saw Valerie for a waxing. While she was very pleasant and did a good job, the waxing was highly overpriced. A wax I usually pay $20 for was $55.. which is just...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
on a blustery, snowy sunday, coming here was like stepping into a tiny, botanical-infused oasis. I love the Aveda salons - it's a great way to pamper yourself. the staff at Pyara is always very sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a bad experience at Pyara (I had scheduled a facial and once there, had to wait an hour until I had my facial), the owner contacted me and offered to give me a refund, so I commend them for good...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had been going to Pyara for about 5 years. I was a loyal customer because I loved the service and the products. However, I am no longer giving my service to this place. I booked an appointment a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I went in for a massages last weekend. I saw Jen, aka "the bone crusher." My experience was incredibly pleasant from the moment we stepped in out of the snowy mess. We were led into...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went in for my first bikini wax ever. Yoww! It was fairly painful, but I survived. Kate was my aesthetician and she was really nice and helped me through it. Down there's still a little red and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently moved to Boston and have been looking for a place to get waxed. Underarm and traditional bikini waxes are my usual ritual every two months, but I'd been having trouble finding a spa with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Pyara for about a year now for a variety of spa treatments including haircuts, pedicures, manicures, and massages. I have found all of these services to be top notch. For each...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best things about this salon is that they are open at 8am. This seems early to get your hair cut, but it works for me since I don't usually have to stroll into work until mid-morning. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had a mani here - not the cleanest and they did not have any dryers which I found kind of strange in this day and age. Woman who did it was nice and she did a good job.
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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Well if you love your hair and want your peace of mind just DO NOT go there. I have so many bad expeinces with the salon from their Top stylist to the principal ones. Highly UNprofessional and very rude not to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place looks nice and it has great hair products. I bought some cosmetics here, and they are good as well. I never had any services so I can't comment on them. Very convenient for me as I can...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
***This is a review of the Burlington location***I've been a client of the Cambridge location of Pyara for the past year for or so for cuts & colors--and have nothing but rave reviews for my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yeh $45 for the focus pedicure....not really worth it I must say. The people were nice and friendly, the atmosphere was great. But it was not any better than some $15-30 pedicaures that I have had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, after suffering bad hair cuts for like, eight years (3 1/2 years of them in Cambridge), I've finally found a good stylist! I don't know why I wasn't able to find anyone decent-- okay, so I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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Heed caution ,from the one man army from Rhody .His credibility is their for lacking.Smoke@mirrors is his specialty.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
AMENDMENT: I have to add some stars to my previous review specifically to commend the management team at Pyara, who contacted me after I wrote this. All too often today, we encounter management...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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I went here for a manicure just to try something other than Sasha (my favorite). It was OK, but there was nothing special about it. Well, actually it was a nicer environment than Sasha, but the nail technician...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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I took a guest to Pyara for manicures last week. What a disappointment, an embarrassment really, as it was a gift for my friend. The top-of-the-line manicures were adequate at most; mine was done better than...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced, Over-rated. Go to Exhale or G2 in Boston. This is mostly for the student crowd from Harvard. Not the people who actually know what a salon should be like.
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FINALLY!I have found my bikini waxing place! After 9 months... 9 MONTHS and about a million failures in this department, I can call Pyara my place of choice for the removal of all my unwanted...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I received a gift certificate to Pyara for Mother's Day. It was my first Mother's Day and I have been so busy I just got around to redeeming it last Thursday. It was for a massage and a facial, each...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not only is Pyara my favorite Boston area spa and salon, it was the first spa I went to in the area. I've since tried some other high-end places on Newbury and the like, and have never received...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been getting my hair cut by Nikki for over a year and have no plans to go anywhere else. Last year I partook of their makeup services for my wedding and they were excellent. Sent the husband here...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple times now for mani/pedi and have loved the experience. I also had a facial done here, which was awesome. As other reviewers have noted, the prices are not cheap here so I've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The owner contacted me about the service I received. Amazing! She gave me a credit for my bad service. I am so impressed that she would go out of her way to take care of my like that. Thank you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had two bikini waxes here and both have been outstanding, especially since I was late for my second appointment and they squeezed me in. I know I can get comparable service for much less...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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For my first haircut in over six months after a seriously traumatic event at my previous hairstylists, I decided it was time for a change. I came in around 2pm on a Thursday, and though the staff were busy, it...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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For my first haircut in over six months after a seriously traumatic event at my previous hairstylists, I decided it was time for a change. I came in around 2pm on a Thursday, and though the staff were busy, it...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Firstly, the energy in the place is great. I really like that the receptionists are so friendly and non-snooty. They've obviously been trained that way because they are unlike any other salon I've...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent service, great haircut for guys as well! and they give you a free touch up 3 or so weeks after your original haircut!A bit on the expensive side but not exorbitant. Appointments may be hard...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
for a cut and color i would definitely recommend meghan. i've been to see her twice, both cuts were perfect! my first color faded a bit quicker than i would have liked w/ a permanent job (although...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Katie has surpassed the Amandas...world record speed and no pain! I almost don't want to yelp her if that would make it harder to get an appointment, but that is bad karma.
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I moved to Boston 3 years ago, this was the first place I got my haircut and I've never looked back! I adore Pyara. They are very friendly, are open until 10pm and always go the extra mile for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's impossible to wake up one morning and want to get a (facial, massage, pedicure, manicure, highlights, haircut) and expect to be able to call Pyara and be squeezed in, or even get one of these...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well what can i say about this place. I love it and I hate it. I live about 5 min away from here. The first time I went was to use a gift card my boyfriend had given me. I ended up getting an...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word--Sonya! She is absolutely amazing. You can go in there without a clue as to what style you want, and you can be guaranteed you are going to come out looking fabulous! She is truly gifted....
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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I go to Pyara for waxing (generally a full leg and bikini), and of several places I've tried in Cambridge this is by far the best. My favorite person to see is Jessica; not only does she make ripping the hair...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I admit it. I held off posting my review of Thomas, because I knew that he was going to get impossible to book if everyone recognized what a treasure he was. But the inevitable has happened,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Thomas does my hair and he's fantastic. He always listens to what I have to say and he's the only one who's ever given me a cut that ends up with me having volume. He's also...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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I am one of those people guilty of "stylist cheating" as I couldn't find one that I liked. After going for a facial in February (gift from my bf) and the overall positive experience, I was committed to trying...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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I am one of those people guilty of "stylist cheating" as I couldn't find one that I liked. After going for a facial in February (gift from my bf) and the overall positive experience, I was committed to trying...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sonya. She is the only reason I recommend Pyara. Best, most fun, most enjoyable haircut (nay - the only enjoyment ever obtained via haircutting) ever. She was born to cut hair. Thank you Sonya! (i...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Pyara for a pedicure after several years of minimal foot maintenance. I didn't have anything funky going on, but now that I spend a significant amount of time barefoot (I teach yoga), I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great salon with a lot to offer! Although a little pricey, it is always nice to splurge on yourself!
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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I used to work at a Spa, so sometimes I forget I don't need to think so much when I'm getting treatments. I booked a massage, facial and brow wax for one day. The choosing of the essential oils was wonderful a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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I woke up this morning (my first day off in 10 days) feeling totally wiped out. I am constantly on my feet, so I often wake up feeling sore. I just knew that I needed a massage asap. Now, because I am "in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pyara, I can't get enough of you.I have been going to Pyara religiously for 3 years now. The first time I ever went, Paula gave me a gorgeous haircut, and she still does until now (she also gives me...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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I got my makeup done at Pyara last week by Christian. He was incredibly talented, unbelievably sweet, and the whole experience was relaxing and fun. He did an awesome job and people were commenting on how...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It took me a long time to find Taylor and Pyara. I've many places on Newbury and other areas, but Taylor is the best. She has a great sense of style and taste. It's a little pricey but it's so...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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I have spent the last year trying to find the salon and stylist that I was consistently happy with and I found them. I highly recommend Taylor as a stylist. She is a real pro but is also kind and makes you...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have a bit of a phobia about getting my hair cut. I never know exactly what I want, and if I have some glimmer of an idea I'm not that good at articulating it. As a result I've had some craptastic...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a midwesterner accustomed to the Aveda experience (they're based in Minneapolis and many midwestern cities have Aveda concept salons), I was skeptical that any east coast salon could capture the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Terrific, nice smelling spa with friendly, well-trained specialists. The music is a little too new-agey for me, but it's a spa, so what are you gonna do. It's very clean and comfortable, and they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Pyara for facials, massages, hair color, cut and now pedicures. This place can really do no wrong. Taylor for cut and color is the best I have ever had in Boston. It's worth the expense, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
**Update: After posting this review on Yelp.com, I was contacted by the owner of Pyara in less than 24 hours to apologize and see what she could do in light of my poor experience. I will absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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A friend recommended them a year ago, and I've been going here ever since. I've had haircuts with a few people, and all have been extremely good, especially for my hair type (really fine). They recommend Aveda...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
today, i had the BEST facial i have ever had. it was with amanda. it was more a massage of the face, shoulders, neck and then there was some massage of the calves/feet and hands .. wow!!! .......
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot say enough good things about the esthetician, Kristen! I have naturally square, thick eyebrows and I always want to have them waxed VERY VERY thin and am constantly lectured by other salons...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The customer servicer here was great. I called in at 8 am on 1/2 and was told on of their senior cutter could see me at 8:45. I come over it was very pleasant experience. The hair dresser sonya, gave...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm usually a bit intimidated by frou-frou salons, but pyara is very warm and welcoming. I went over the summer with my mother for a facial and then a couple of days ago for a haircut. Both times, the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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I've always enjoyed my experience at Pyara. Anna is a great stylist and very easy to work with. She even took time to show me different ways to get my hair out of my face (stylishly) as it was growing out.I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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I've always enjoyed my experience at Pyara. Anna is a great stylist and very easy to work with. She even took time to show me different ways to get my hair out of my face (stylishly) as it was growing out. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The salon is beautiful and has a very relaxing environment. I have been trying to get an appointment there for awhile, but I did try at the last minute.I finally got a appointment yesterday with Jen....
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pyara was highly recommended to me so i decided to give it a try. Everyone was super friendly and helpful except my stylist, Jen. She messed up my hair cut (cut one big chunk WAY shorter than the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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I went to this salon three times to find out if I would really like it. The staff is surface friendly but not really all that interested in you. I felt not even like a number at this salon but more like a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My rating is based on the Manager and Customer Service!I had written a review here several months ago, with a rating of a "1" star. My gripe was that the service I had received (a simple cut- though I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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I had my hair straightened and cut by Nikki and her assistant Danielle. It was an enjoyable experience from start to finish and my hair came out looking great. I've had the Japanese straightening done in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have serious chemical sensitivities, so I love Pyara both for their selection of Aveda products, but also because I've found their hair dyes to be tolerable to my skin/respiratory tract (c'mon,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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Besides the slightly indifferent counter girls, the 2 stylists I went to (one for the original cut, the other to attempt to 'fix' the original cut) were friendly and nice. I have curly hair, needed a simple...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Short and sweet. Kristen and waxing. Prices are high for this side of the river - they rival that of the fancy places on Newbury. But can you really put a price on a safe wax? Especially in a.. umm.....
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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Once I started coming to Pyara two years ago I haven't tried another salon/spa for waxing, facials or haircuts. It's become my one stop for all because the quality of their service ... my haircuts have come...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have gone to this Aveda salon a few times now, not really because of the Aveda products, but because of the reviews here on yelp. I have been very pleased with my experiences. Amanda, the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I waited to review until I went there twice...so here goes...I love this place! I have never been to an Aveda spa/salon before but a gal I know had a great haircut so I asked her where she...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Prior to my mid-August 30 minute facial at Pyara, I had never experienced anything that could be considered a "spa" treatment. I guess I just assumed I could do the same with my $5 Neutrogena and a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I generally come here for manicures, pedicures and other spa services (not haircuts). It's a pleasant environment and all the techs are really competent. They're very good at picking up on when you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just want to put a plug in for their massages, and for Christopher, who I've gone too twice with some very annoying and painful back and neck problems. Not only is he great, but from talking to him...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since I couldn't bear the thought of getting my hoo hoo waxed, I obviously went for the next area with the most concentrated hair growthon my body: My eyebrows. ..You thought I was going to say my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, this is definitely TMI, but I have a bit of an issue with waxes. Namely, I tend to lose skin along with hair. Regardless, I decided to give Pyara a shot.Best wax I've ever gotten. Amanda, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While I'm on the subject of Aveda salons......... I tried Pyara the other day. I think the experience could have been better in the following ways:1) scheduling... I called around 11am and got...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I actually am the owner at Pyara and wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of the people leaving feedback on this website. It not only informs other guests but also helps us to improve...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my brazillian with amanda here was fantastic! she did a great job, was friendly, and when i told her i had sensitive skin she was definitely cognizant of that. the price tag was mildly hefty ($60 -...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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It's hard to believe this salon is in Harvard Sq. Look and feels like trendy NY Madison Ave retreat (without the pretension). Love coming here any chance I get. Sammy is a miracle when it comes to pedicures....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Pyara is great for manicures and pedicures (very clean, attentive) but beware the woman bearing wax! Paid the steep (in my book) $27 for a brow wax because I trusted Pyara to do a good job.Now, two...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is an Aveda salon. Shopping there is nice, with lots of lights. It's at a very convenient place.Pros:Elizabeth is a very good massage therapist. She is friendly and makes you feel at ease. And...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, hi. I'm yelping about something that happened over two months ago, because not doing so is beginning to feel disingenuous. I came to Pyara for a verrrrrrry intimate spa treatment. If you get...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hooray!! Am I the first guy reviewing this? SWEET. Ok ladies... this place rocks. totally rocks. I recieved a massage, pedicure, manicure and facial as a gift for my birthday and was BLOWN AWAY....
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pyara has a great atmosphere and they tend to run on schedule. The services offered are well done. The prices are higher than other area spas so check before you book. I have had most of their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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the Master eyebrow threader, Anu has moved on and started her own business after providing Pyara Clientele (like me) a Superb and Amazing service. If you had Anu do your brows, see www.threadingpro....
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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Today, I went to get my 60 mins body massage at Pyara Spa and Salon. It was a gift from my best friend and I must thank her so much. My therapist was Cecilia, she was nice and charming, her massage was...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My mother has never left the area she grew up in...married in...had children in...TiVos in...and she tells me that it's healthy to have a bit of fear and to believe that yes, danger CAN lurk behind...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am editing my review of Pyara Salon. My experience with my esthetician Amanda was great and I highly recommend her but the other people who work there. What a bunch of snooty f@#%^& b@#$%s!I had to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Pyara-- I've been here for waxing, a massage, and a pedicure, all of which I have been really satisfied with. The prices are reasonable and the vibe is soooo relaxing. I love Aveda spas, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed myself here for the following reasons:1. I did not feel that weird that the picture of Jennifer Aniston that I brought in to show what kind of cut I wanted showed some nipple.2. My stylist...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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When it comes to spas/salons, I must say that I have been to them all. I was always looking for the right color blonde and the feeling of relaxation when I entered into a spa. I wanted to be treated like a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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When it comes to spas/salons, I must say that I have been to them all. I was always looking for the right color blonde and the feeling of relaxation when I entered into a spa. I wanted to be treated like a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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The best color around, hands down! I return time and again to Pyara Aveda not only because their colorists have perfected the sun-kissed blond of summer that I miss during these dark days, but also because of...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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I'm not a spa or salon connoisseur by any means, and one of the best things about my experience at Pyara was that I didn't feel I needed to be one. My hair stylist was friendly, helpful, and genuinely listened...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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The stylists in this lovely salon are quite talented in both cut and color. Over the course of a year, I was primarily pleased with my services, happy to pay the $2-300 price tag per visit. On my final visit...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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The stylists in this lovely salon are quite talented in both cut and color. Over the course of a year, I was primarily pleased with my services, happy to pay the $2-300 price tag per visit. On my final visit...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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I have always loved Pyara and had fantastic massages by everyone that i have seen. I was so disappointed by the service I received about two weeks ago when I went to buy a gift certificate for $250.00. I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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I have to say how unhappy I am with the front desk staff at Pyara Aveda salon. I've dealt with this on more than one occassion at this salon. They have attitude and I don't mean that in a good sense. You can...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went there for a massage on my day off (Monday...lots of spas aren't open but they were...lucky me!). Christopher was a delight. He used the perfect amount of pressure and paid attention to all of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just went here for waxing so I can't comment on the haircuts. The woman was very friendly, gave me suggestions on where to take my dad for dinner. However, the waxing hurt quite a bit more than...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all the great Yelp reviews of Pyara and their waxing services I decided to take the plunge. I made a same day appointment for a Friday afternoon for some routine maintenance of my more...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like Erica C., I'm usually turned off by Aveda salons -- I had a horrible experience at the Linear Aveda salon in Boston which soured me on Aveda for awhile. But I'm so glad I gave this place a try...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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I've recently relocated to Cambridge, and found this salon on this website. I'm happy to say that I was not at all disappointed. The salon is great. (I had a manicure and pedicure.) The service was very...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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If you have straight hair, ask for Taylor!! I have very straight hair and in the past when I went to Pyara, I wasn't that thrilled with my haircuts - just uninspired, boring, blunt cuts with no movement or...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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If you have straight hair, ask for Taylor!! I have very straight hair and in the past when I went to Pyara, I wasn't that thrilled with my haircuts - just uninspired, boring, blunt cuts with no movement or...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the pleasure of getting a facial here a little while ago, and it was one of the best experiences of my life. The entire experience was superb! I didn't think it was too froo froo or pretentious,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had my eyebrows 'threaded' here with Anu. I was terrified to have anything done to my eyebrows since the only treatment they've ever had was my half-hearted attempts with a tweezer.I am total...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i got my best haircut ever here and i thought i would never have to find another stylist. except that my dream stylist (laura dillon) left with no forwarding salon info. so i figured i would be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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I've been having my hair cut at Pyara for two years now, and I won't go anywhere else as long as I'm in Boston. Elizabeth is the best! I always leave the salon thrilled and the cuts even get better as the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to say it, but I am usually turned off by Aveda salons and spas....It seems as though some are amazing and others are really bad and yet they are allowed to share the Aveda name....but thank...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the spa. I've been here a couple of times for a manicure / pedicure, and I must say that I've had a wonderful experience both times. The staff are really friendly -- not at all standoffish...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A very relaxing spa, extremely attentive spa. Almost.. too... attentive. If you like being pampered, this is the place for you. If being pampered makes you feel weird, you'll be a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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The service at this salon is top notch. The stylists are very attentive and willing to help you acheive the look that you want. They feature the best quality products so you will leave feeling like a ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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The Pyara Spa and Salon is located in Harvard Square in Cambridge. A visit here is highly recommended during Boston's harsh winter months- they have a fabulous selection of tropical and warming treatments that...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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I've been here 3 times and have been pleased overall. The salon is terrific. They have the nicest pedicure station, and the pedicures are pretty good (the exfoliation could be more thorough). The waxing is...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2006
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I had my haircut at Pyara and was extremely pleased with the whole experience. I am so happy that I found my old stylist Taylor and have received many compliments on my haircut. I was there on a Sunday morning...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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By far this is the best spa i have been to yet. I find Pyara to have the most relaxing atmosphere, and complimented by an excellent staff. I couldn't find a better spa to spend my time or money! THANK YOU...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2006
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This manicure was one of the worst I ever got.The nails were filed unevenly, and the polish applied in a very sloppymanner. At checkout, I mentioned that I was unsatisfied with theservice, showed how bad it...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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This manicure was one of the worst I ever got. The nails were filed unevenly, and the polish applied in a very sloppy manner. At checkout, I mentioned that I was unsatisfied with the service, showed how bad it...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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The staff at Pyara are so friendly and helpful. They all know about the Aveda products and recommend what is best for you. Jessica Sinatra is the best for facials!! She is always spectacular!! She explains...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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10/18/2007This is my second review of Pyara Spa & Salon A month ago I had a hair cut and style done by Taylor--- A fantastic experience!! My hair is basically thin and stringy-- After five weeks I am, still,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2006
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10/18/2007 This is my second review of Pyara Spa & Salon A month ago I had a hair cut and style done by Taylor--- A fantastic experience!! My hair is basically thin and stringy-- After five weeks I am, still,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2006
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I'm a simple gal and have NO skin care routine, other than washing and drying (I can just FEEEEEL the cringes.) The facial I received at Pyara's Spa & Salon was such a wake-up call to my undernourished and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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I've been to Pyara several times now - all for different things! Each time I go the staff is friendly and professional. The environment is very pleasing and soothing. Whether I have an appointment, or just...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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I started goinng to Pyara about 6 months before my wedding to clean up my skin and relax. The skin program that I was put on made my skin feel and look great. The massage relaxed me, which was pretty much a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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I went to Pyara for a custom facial and the service was great. Private, clean room and professional staff. It was relaxing and the facial did not hurt at all! A great deal because the price includes a foot and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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The atmosphere of the pedicure room is one of the cleanest and most aesthetically pleasing I have seen. The woman who did my waxing services was very friendly, and it was a comfortable experience; although the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2005
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I went here because of a lucky magazine promotion giving me 20 percent off of any service recieved. They charged me $150 for partial highlights (because I got two different colors?) when the listed price is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2005
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I can't say enough. I just love coming here. Nicole is just wonderful. All my stress just fades away the minute I come into the salon. Thank you to everyone there for the hospitality.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2005
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They carry Aveda products, which is an absolute fave of mine. The people are so nice and friendly. I had a facial there and what a wonderful experience. Relaxing atmosphere and professional staff....
judysbook.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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I had called Pyara salon and wanted to ask a few questions about the facials and Nicole was very helpful, she answered a lot of my questions that I had. I booked an appointment with her the following week. It...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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This is the best salon hair color I've gotten. No amonia used and it's a very natural color. Everyone at Pyara was very friendly and professional. Overall, a good experience. My only complaint is that the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2005
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