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Remedy Facial Bar & Spa
Categories: Beauty and Spas Day Spas Beauty and Spas Massage Day Spas, Massage [Edit]
1546 Granville StHalifax, NS B3J 1W8
(902) 425-7586
- Hours:
Tue-Sat 10 am - 6 pm
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Parking:
- Garage, Street
- Accepts Insurance:
- Yes
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
7 reviews for Remedy Facial Bar & Spa
7 reviews in English
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Review from Lauren A.
Halifax, NS
11/4/2011
I am a regular at Remedy Spa. My esthetician is Ashley Wittenberg and she is so wonderful! She is very knowledgeable, so helpful and amazing at her services, obvious that she loves what she does for a living. All of the Staff go above and beyond to make you feel great about yourself. On my birthday they greeted me at the door with well wishes, such a great feeling. I am also a firm believer in their product line Dermalogica. Go in even just for a consultation and try these products, amazing!
Every experience at Remedy makes your day!! -
Review from Victoria W.
Halifax, NS
4/4/2011
This place is great. Very friendly staff and a great masseuse.
I have been going here since September and I've always been treated well.
My only complaint would be that it's so hard to book an appointment, especially if you're looking for one that day.
Other than that I look forward to trying their facials someday!
Oh, and they also have a lot of great little promotions! -
Review from Courtney M.
Halifax, NS
I feel compelled to remove a Remedy Spa star based on my experiences here in the last 6 months.
What with being a pretty big fan of this spa when it initially opened I was (evidently) one of the first people to end up on the spam list. I remember why I had initially forked over my contact details to RS and it was because they occasionally have open house events where you can try products and even receive free (micro session) services like paraffin treatments. Uhh, free spa services!? Show me the dotted line! Several months later I did however start to notice that I was receiving multiple promotional offers/month in my email as well as being sent junk mail in snail mail version! Haughtily, I informed RS that I wanted to receive no more junk and yet somehow still receive the occasional email... At least the paper waste has stopped... I guess?
My second gripe with RS was over an encounter I had in late July. I even booked this 50% off wax session from Vancouver, weeks in advance... I was THAT pumped about being back to the land of reasonably priced lady services! Upon arriving, I had an extremely awkward conversation with my esthetician about what *type* of service I would be getting. Trying to cajole someone into ripping MORE hair from between your legs is, I assure you, uncomfortable even for an extrovert.
Perhaps you have had this happen before? Where you have been inadvertently booked into a smaller time window than your desired service will take? The real crux in all of this was that whomever I had booked with had not asked which service I wanted and what ultimately came to light was that my wax lady had NEVER DONE A FULL BIKINI WAX BEFORE. She was therefor too nervous to try on me (hey, me too once I found this out!) and I ended up paying for and leaving with a) not the service I had wanted and b) a rather crooked and sloppy job upon at home inspection. To be fair, we've all started new jobs before and I guess there's no school for bikini waxing with faux hippy bush dummies to practice on but come on...
I hope my next experience at Remedy is more customer oriented! I will for sure be clarifying repeatedly in future which service I want as well as requesting a more experienced wax-er.Listed in: Hump Day Specials to waken…
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10/31/2009 First to Review
Last night, a few girlfriends and myself headed down to Remedy Spa to enjoy one of the specials I… Read more »
Comment from Angela B. of Remedy Facial Bar & Spa 12/2/2010
Hello, I wanted to thank Courtney M. for her thoughtful and… More » -
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Review from Laura P.
Toronto, ON
4/14/2010
Remedy Facial Bar & Spa is a fabulous little spot with an inventive twist to the traditional 'spa experience'.
Not only do they offer a variety of facials for all skin types, but a 'Self Serve' option is provided as well. At $25 a pop and about 12 different self-serve facials to pick from, this is a reasonably priced way to keep your skin in check. Treatments are individualized, so someone with acne issues would complete a different facial than someone with dry skin. And if you're unsure about what skin type you are, no worries. They provide a questionnaire and brief skin analysis before getting started to direct you towards the best suited treatment.
While I'm not a frequent spa goer, Remedy is the spot I'll go for my next beauty indulgence. Dermalogica Microzone treatments, Hydra medic acne treatments-- they specialize in facial services and seem to delve deeper into the science of skin than other spas.
Besides facials, they offer regular spa activities like waxing, manicure/ pedicure, massage, body wraps, etc. However, the main draw seems to lie in skin care.
I'll be look forward to my next visit, whenever that may be. The staff seems very informed and exudes expertise. Great services and some decent rates to boot.Listed in: Girls Night!
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Review from Lacey H.
6/4/2010 3 photos
I climbed the steps reluctantly. I'm always a little hesitant to go eye places that seem like nests, perched at the top of a slew of stairs. When I reached the tastefully designed landing, the smell of warm citrus was like a veil, calming me instantaneously and giving me the desire to be fully pampered.
I entered into the small space and was greeted by sunlight and shelves of properly placed products. The lady at the desk was on the tele, so I grabbed a pamphlet and perused the skin care goodies. While reaching for the price list, I noticed an assortment of alcohol bottles and martini glasses - I was wooed right then and there into wanting a Sex & the City moment to call my own.
The Farmhouse Fresh products looked sassy and sweet, with yummy smells and gorgeous packaging. There was a foot treatment called the Honey Heel Glaze, selling for $24, which looked like a lovely product. Remedy also carries OPI nail products and a variety of other soothing and rejuvenating luxury items to make your epidermis glow!
I loved the look and feel of this place and was glad I opted to head up the stairs to check this place out. The smell alone is enough to calm even the most wound-up of souls, and should be a service in itself. I adore this Facial Bar and would love to have a treatment here. -
Review from Val G.
1/11/2010
I've only ever have great experiences at Remedy Spa. I first started going in 2004 when I heard about their half price waxing Wednesday. I don't know if they still do this but it's worth it to ask. Over a year ago they moved to Granville St near the MEC. The new place gets a lot more light and has great decor, including art by Michelle SaintOnge.
If you look at the first photo, you'll see Katherine, the blond girl on the right. She is been a fabulous esthecian and has seen me through all kinds of treatments. I attended their grand opening after their move in fall '08 and won the manicure and pedicure door prize. Katherine did my mani-pedi and she was absolutely wonderful. If you are getting a facial, I would ask for her by name. My skin has never felt better.
Remedy sells the Dermologica line and if you sign up for their mailing list you can find out when they have discounts and sales. I've saved hundreds on the same products and services this way which really helps on a student budget.
What Remedy is especially known for is their facial bar where you can have a self-serve facial party with your friends and enjoy martinis into the evening. I never did have one but I always thought it sounded fun. -
Review from Lauren S.
Halifax, NS
10/14/2011
I have never had better spa experiences than I do at Remedy Spa. I have been to many different spas for many different services and this place by far has given me satisfaction in every aspect. On my bday this year I decided to pamper myself, booked in for a spa day with 3 different services to be provided. Service 1. A full facial. My esthetician Ashley completed my facial in a thorough, soothing way, and relaxing way. By far the best facial i had EVER had. She seemed to have so much experience and was able to answer and explain many questions i had about skin care. Then 2. a full body massage. was SO AMAZING i fell asleep. After waking up I was given a cup of tea and taken to service #3. a pedicure. A full foot massage, soak, pampering and choice from 1000 different colors. I was then invited to stay and relax while my toes dried A day later I received a follow up call to make sure I was satisfied. A short and sweet call from Ashley gave me the feeling that I was cared for above and beyond my expectations . I recommend Remedy to everyone....even though I work in a full service hair salon and spa myself, I send my customers to Remedy!
