Zen Nails & Spa

4616 Meridian Ave
San Jose, CA 95173

Raylene R. writes: Awesome!  Thanks to Trish and Chrystal - this place is a 5 star in my books!  It had that ZEN feeling - very soothing environment.  This is something I so needed the pampering after a recent surgery.

My niece accompanied me and she got a manicure…

Kuttin Up

2094 Lincoln Ave
San Jose, CA 95125

Kirby O. writes: A black hair place in Willow Glen? Yeah, I was confused too. I only went there once before I moved out of the area, and I had a great experience. The shop is clean and well laid-out and fashionably decorated, with cable TV and plenty of magazines to…

Planet Beach Contempo Spa

1360 El Paseo De Saratoga
San Jose, CA 95129

Kristiin P. writes: They have mystic tan, which i worship. And if you buy 10 or so sessions the price goes down from the regular 15.00 a tan.

They also have conventional UV Tanning which will destory your skin. But if you want it they have it. They also have some new…

Pure Med

2855 Stevens Creek Blvd
Valley Fair Mall
San Jose, CA 95125

lucy k. writes: I have been to a lot of spas over the years, and Pure is at the top of the list for excellence and professionalism.

I recently decided to get a series of chemical peels/IPL on my face and chest. When I went out to get estimates on this, I went to two…

Skincare By Alla

1149 Chestnut St
Ste 4
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Sandi G. writes: The only place I will ever go to for any type of skin treatments. And especially for eyebrow waxing, Alla is absolutely the best. I just can't risk someone else messing up my eyebrows and end up looking perpetually "surprised" until they grow back.…

Park Jun's Beauty Lab

3426 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95051

Chris L. writes: I'm not reviewing the hair salon.  I'm reviewing the wonderful skin care services provided in the backroom of the salon called, Hanna's Skin Care.  Her separate number is (408) 247-0012.

1)  Location - It's hard to find at first, but it's between the…

City Savvy Salon

2020 S Bascom Ave
Campbell, CA 95008

Dyan M. writes: I had a facial with Heather and she was amazing!!!! She started with a foot soak and gave an amazing facial. Her room is very cozy and tranquil. She has a very soothing touch... I will refer her to all my friends...

Susan Maier at Too Fabulous

420 N Santa Cruz Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95030

Tiffany H. writes: I love Susan.  Love her cuts, love her coloring, love her sweet attitude, love the salon she works in, just love her.  High, high recommendation.

Camden Barber Shop

14704 Camden Ave
San Jose, CA 95124

Cody G. writes: I've been coming here for years and I've never been disappointed.  It's a family owned and run business, with Ray Jr. at the helm.   The barbers here are wonderful men and they have great personalities, and they know a thing or two about cuttin' a…

Lidia's Skin Care Studio

437 Kipling St
Ste 150
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Cat K. writes: Went in for a brazilian on  my lunch break (it's within walking distance so I thought I'd give it a try).

It hurt, of course, but I have to admit, it hurt MUCH LESS than when I went to Le Creme (in the city).  Lidia was much more personable than the…

Nail Impression

717 E El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

sarah m. writes: This place was fantastic! I couldn't find a thing wrong. I don't care what anyone says. The people were very friendly, and the manicurist who worked my nails did an excellent job. I didn't' arrange an appointment,  but was happy to assist me right…

Miss Mae's House of Beauty

527 Seabright Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Grace K. writes: I truly, honestly believe that Miss Mae's may be the only good full service beauty salon in all of Santa Cruz.  Call me crazy, but after going through several other "well-reknowned" salons and hearing some of the horror stories of bad color-jobs and…

Lush Beauty Bar

215A North Santa Cruz Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95033

Tiffany X. writes: I think I've found my new favorite waxing girl!  Hallelujah!!!  I've been traveling far and wide to find a top notch waxer for nearly a year now.  Janna's little 2nd story shop is clean and comfortable.   The 'best' part of her waxes is that after…

The Gilded Lily Tattoos

6225 Highway 9
Felton, CA 95018

Erica F. writes: I never would have know this place was here, except that I won a gift certificate in a raffle. I brought my friend for her birthday, and used the certificate to get her a gorgeous tattoo on her foot.

Before our visit, I visited their website, which…

Christina Christner Skin Care

Bloom Beauty Boutique
840 Willow Ave, Ste 400
San Jose, CA 95125

Nestle L. writes: What's a girl to do?  Getting married in a France in a small village and can't even speak the language nor find one in time.  I did not want to be left with more than a melty, smudgy, clown face going down the aisle.  But there was good news: Makeup…

Sports Centers Inc

31199 Mission Blvd
Hayward, CA 94544

Jason T. writes: I go to this gym and its great. For only $20 a month and no contract its the perfect gym. There is no pool but its good anyways. This place has a lot of great people and i can't wait to go to the gym and greet them. The owner is a nice guy and I met…

Hair Masters

5138 Monterey Hwy
#F
San Jose, CA 95111

Justin L. writes: Ask for red in the back. He will take care of you. Does a nice job on tapers.

Almaden Valley Aesthetics

5965 Almaden Expy
San Jose, CA 95173

kayne w. writes: Hi everyone,  what a great difference the permanant make up for brows is.  Cecilia did my brows and they look GREAT!  I am very fair with really blonde hair and my brows were so light that when I woke up in the morning you couldn't see them.  also…

Bloom Beauty Boutique

840 Willow St
Ste 400
San Jose, CA 95125

Zakk D. writes: Ok.  I think I've calmed down enough to write this.  

First impression of Bloom (where the misses was getting her test hair and make-up done) was fantastic.  They were nice, accommodating, and seemed to be really on the ball and nail what she wanted…

Diva's Hair Salon

3485 S Bascom Ave
Campbell, CA 95008

Jamie A. writes: Sandy is the best!  I love and miss my Sandy.  It's so hard to move away from a great colorist!  So hard in fact that I've been making sure to schedule an appointment with her whenever I'm in town...

Australian Tanning Company

261 Vineyard Town Center
Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Aarica C. writes: This is a great place to go. I believe there is one located in San Jose and in Gilroy as well. The workers have to take a class and quiz on the UV ray stuff. So they know what they are talking about. These beds have the less harmful rays and your tan…

Lollipop Cuts for Kids

18476 Prospect Rd
Saratoga, CA 95070

Maryanne R. writes: Lollipop Cuts is conveniently located for me (it's in the See's plaza in the Westgate neighborhood of San Jose), and has always been easy to get into.  They take appointments, but we've never waited long when we walk in.  The place is cheerfully…

Bronze - The Tanning Studio

36 S First Street
San Jose, CA 95113

Karlita .. writes: I think there are 8 beds total in this place.

The beds are always clean.  (Big Plus)

I have only tried the weakest beds because I wasn't working on a long-term deep tan.  I plan to try the stronger beds this summer.

They also sell some cute swim suits…

Supercuts

46695 Mission Blvd
Fremont, CA 94539

nate m. writes: I have been going here for a while and I always like my haircut when I get out! The owner is super nice and gives the best cuts there.
Supercuts is a bit pricey... but I have had bad experiences going to a mom and pop haircut place before.
Quick.…

Kalie Nails

5253 Prospect Road
San Jose, CA 95129

Carol S. writes: This salon is located right next to Kinko's and the store name is actually TP Nails. I was confused for a bit so I circled the lot trying in vain to see if there was a Kaylie Nails but finally I just decided to go in. I had no appointment and they…

Hairtini

202B South L St
Livermore, CA 94550

Miranda N. writes: the cutiest salon in town!!

Persona Day Spa

1166 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Kerry M. writes: Elizabeth is a really nice person and does a great job at bikini waxes!  For some reason, it isn't such a painful experience with her.  I have been going to here for a couple years now and she does a great job!

Shirin at Textures

812 Santa Cruz Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025

eleonora r. writes: I have been Shirins customer since 1999. I love the way my hair looks every single time I go there. I have changed colors, from blonde highlights to red ones, and it always looks good.
Every time I see her, I get compliments about how my hair looks.
I…

Permanently Pretty

San Jose, CA 95196

Kathie S. writes: Kimberley helped my face look normal again!  I thought I was just stuck with a scar I'd gotten years ago from a horse kick: no hair would grow on the end of my eyebrow close to my nose.  The eyebrow pencil I was using on the scar didn't match the…

Level 10 Studio

1156 Arroyo Ave
San Carlos, CA 94070

Kathryn B. writes: Wink is the BEST! I love to change my hair all the time and Wink is great. She listens to what you ask for, if you bring pictures, even better.  If a style won't work for you hair, she will tell you why. She always knows what the latest trends are.…

Tips & Toes Salon

2136 1st St
Livermore, CA 94550

Michelle P. writes: Great location, easy parking. Christie & Sam do an awesome job. Great pedicures, especially the deluxe!

Shangri-La Lotus Salon

413A Monterey Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95030

LocalBizNetwork L. writes: Jenny Dinh owns this Hair Salon and Spa. If you have not been here - you are really missing out. Jenny, Annie and Suzie are an absolute pleasure. There is no other full-service salon in the Bay Area as friendly and good as this one. You have to visit…

Vin, Vino, Wine

437 California Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94309

Eric P. writes: These guys know thier stuff. The worst way to pair wine with food is to walk into the supermarket and buy the one with the pretty label. Instead take your recepie to these guys and see what the come up with, totally worth it.

Rose Garden Health

1947 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126

Angie O. writes: I recommend Dr. Gina Bianchi's chiropractic services most highly!  I have been seeing Dr. Bianchi myself with excellent results, and, as an acupuncturist, I am always recommending her services to my clients, who come back reporting very positive…

Pro Cuts

1049 E El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Deoskar M. writes: This is a fantastic place that is mostly hidden.  It looks like any standard cheap haircut place but is considerably better.

There is nothing difficult or complicated about my hairstyle, so I usually just look for the cheapest place.  That is why I…

Teresa Callen at Opus Salon

605 Cambridge Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025

R C. writes: I just have to put my two cents in about Teresa Callen.

All my life I have struggled with my mop to the point of wanting to shave my head and start a wig collection.   Then a woman at work started seeing Teresa, and  her hair simply blew my mind, so I…

Lana Foladare M.A., C.M.T.

10061 Pasadena Ave
Ste A
Cupertino, CA 95014

Katherine B. writes: If you're looking for a massage therapist in the South Bay, Lana is the woman to call.

Fremont Professional Massage and Bodyworks

40900 B Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94538

Ella B. writes: Disclosure: I am a massage addict.  

I first noticed Fremont Massage and Bodyworks when i went to the gym in the same complex.  The location isn't esp. visible from the street, but when i noticed the place, i've always thought that i would check them…

A Perfect Tan

19676 Stevens Creek Blvd
Cupertino, CA 95014

Alicia k. writes: Yes, my dirty little secret is that every now and then I still LOVE to go and tan.

This place is close to my apt and is clean, easy to park and the staff is super chill.

Go for the premium bed, there is DEFINATLY a difference in your color.

Also,…