09/12/09

For Manicure Ask For Marina ONLY!

by happy bride

when going to get your manicure ask for Marina.

she is great at doing manicures. i have a problem when my cuticules grow too fast. so whenever i am there she removes it to the 'T', unlike other people there. her tools are always sharp and she is very careful.

when she puts nailpolish she does a great job: precise, clean and neat.

• Pros: manicure: great! clean! long lasting!
• Cons: only Marina is good

09/05/09

Great Manicure

by NYCGossipGal

I went here for my first ever manicure and it was great. I was suppose to go to a near by salon to get then done but the appointment was lost. I ended up here and the price was hard to refuse. $10 for a manicure in Manhattan is a rare find and my manicurist was soo nice. One star subtracted for the reception

• Pros: Great Customer Service, Comfortable Manicure, Inexpensive
• Cons: Lukewarm Reception

09/01/09

Loved the Mani/Pedi

by Lambie12

I got a mani/pedi from Yelena. She was so nice and attentive. I usually go to chinese places, but I'm going to Vada from now on because they take their time and make sure the customer is happy =)

• Pros: Its worth every penny.

07/21/09

Terrible Facial

by intelsana

I got a facial today and the facialist was very nice. She was attentive however she left me with horrible skin at the end of the facial. My skin has dark purple blotches and marks all over and it feels hot & stings.

I don't know what to do now, I am probably going to wait one or two days before calling my dermatologist for an emergency appointment. I don't know if I should call the spa.

• Pros: Pleasant facialist
• Cons: Front desk a little pushy

06/07/09

amazing massage

by cesnyc

Ivan gives an amazing massage. He is polite, strong and extremely skilled. I often get deep tissue massage, and I think Ivan is the best I have had.

• Pros: strong, amazing massage
• Cons: noise from next room

06/06/09

Great place for hair and hair removal

by Angie69Az

I have been coming here since they opened and must have gotten all of their services so far. I really have absolutely no complaints. The prices are very affordable, The service is satisfactory and the front desk girls are always on top of what needs to be. Once they messed up with me. They saw I was upset and the girls really were darling in doing everything possible for me to feel better and forget the mess up (which eventually I did.) There are really not to many places that will do that. This is why I will always stick with the girls at Vada Spa. Thanks for everything and keep up your great work.....

• Pros: great service always available
• Cons: none

05/26/09

BEWARE of Hidden Fees

by mae22

I booked through lifebooker and after my wax (which i was happy with), I went to pay and they DOUBLED the cost of my wax by claiming that I had additional services done which have always been included at previous spas. The front desk was nasty when I tried to protest and upon leaving I was told that this happens often. For the amount that I ended up paying I could have gone to a top spa.

• Pros: Friendly and Skilled Waxers
• Cons: Nasty Front Desk

04/06/09

no complaints

by jakey33

I have been coming her for about 3 months now. I bought the laser 6 session package and so far everything has been exactly what I expected and just the way it was explained. Maybe even a little better as the pain was not even close to what I expected. Yesterday I got a facial with Rena and am thrilled, she really showed me some tricks about skin care and the Pevonia cream was excellent for my skin. I can honestly say that this place does what it says and delivers on good service. Of Course if you care about the price (which I do) then it makes this even more of a gem. I give it 4 not 5 stars because it was a bit chaotic sometimes and I did have to wait. But The savings is real and the service is very satisfactory so I guess like most New Yorkers I don't mind.

• Pros: experienced staff for laser
• Cons: busy

04/05/09

Good manicure/pedicure, manicurist a little rude

by BV500

I went here last summer for a manicure and pedicure. The front desk person was polite and brought me a glass of wine while I was getting a pedicure. The manicurist did a good job on the french pedicure and it came out REALLY nicely. She was a little rude though making comments about how I need to get my nails done more often, relax!, etc.. I came to relax not be berated.

I would come back again because they did a good job especially for the price but hope that the manicurist will be more polite.

• Pros: well done pedicure and manicure, glass of wine, great price
• Cons: manicurist a little rude

03/13/09

Very Pleased

by amvz

I decided to go to Vada Spa on a wim and I have never been so pleased with my Brazilian as I was with this place. Unlike a lot of these reviews, I did not have a traumatic experience with my waxer. Excellent job in 7 or so minutes. I did not feel rushed. Who actually wants their Brazilian to go slowly? It was quick, not too painful and Rena was excellent. I will definitely go back!