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Ohh la la I love to Spa

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Spa-ing it is my little bit of bliss

 1. Ego Aveda Lifestyle Salon Store

2714 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6H 3J3
(604) 697-9227

Category: Hair Salons

Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville

5.0 star rating
  2/9/2009 First to Review

If you truly love a pampering - this is the place to be. But wait, it's not a spa, it's a salon. Don't be fooled thinking you're just chopping off some locks. Ego's different.

You get little extra specials when you get your hair coiffed here. Hand…More »

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 2. Phresh Spa & Wellness Club

1160 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1N1
(604) 662-4462

Category: Day Spas

Neighbourhood: West End

4.0 star rating
  2/9/2009 First to Review

Did you hear? pHresh is back in action! For the better part of the last couple of years, pHresh was turned into a Hummingbird Spa. I never went for pure protest. I loved pHresh!  

I had an infrared sauna and a massage - both heavenly.

The decor and…More »

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 3. Linda's Urban Spa

1888 1st Avenue West
Vancouver, BC V6J 1G5
(604) 736-0030

Categories: Nail Salons, Hair Removal

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

4.0 star rating
  2/10/2009

Ahhhh - the bikini waxer's place to go and never be seen.  Consistently quick and effective, they deserve the awards they have won for best bikini wax in the Georgia Straight's annual reader's vote.

Of special interest is their pricing. It's a no…More »

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 4. Noir Lash Lounge

1150 Hamilton St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2S2
(604) 915-5274

Category: Eyelash Service

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

3.0 star rating
  5/25/2009 First to Review

"Living in a material world
And I am a material girl
You know that we are living in a material world
And I am a material girl"

Okay, so maybe it's not quite like Madonna in the 80's but getting semi-permanent lashes, is definitely only cosmetically…More »

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 5. skoah

1007 Hamilton St
Vancouver, BC V6B 5T4
(604) 642-0200

Categories: Day Spas, Skin Care

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

4.0 star rating
  Update - 4/7/2010

And then, I had my first facial in a long time... yes, the Facialicious. I knew it was good when I woke up during the facial massage... hope I wasn't drooling. Not only does it come with all the stuff you expect, but you also get a full leg and foot,…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    3/16/2010

    Clean, not clinical. Friendly staff who totally related, and even knew the products from another… Read more »


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Location

Vancouver, BC

Yelping Since

October 2008

Things I Love

friendly neighbours, home decor, DIY, loose teas, sushi, craft beer, bands in small clubs, independent bookstores, cooking, chocolate, reading, films, coffee, nerds, writing, eco-chic, environmental causes

Find Me In

Hunters, somewhere snowy, getting my Americano on

My Hometown

Vancouver, BC

My Blog Or Website

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When I'm Not Yelping...

I'm off exploring a city near, or far away.

Why You Should Read My Reviews

My tummy holds surprisingly more food than you would think!

My Second Favourite Website

http://www.theoatmeal.com

The Last Great Book I Read

Five Quarters of the Orange, Joanne Harris

My First Concert

NKOTB, age 8

My Favourite Movie

Dan in the Real Life, Juno, Pretty Woman, Dirty Dancing

My Last Meal On Earth

Marrow @ Daily Kitchen, Korean ribs @ Flying Tiger, stuffed tomatos @ my kitchen

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

I love striking up conversations in airplanes and airports.

Most Recent Discovery

Asparagus Farm, Cobble Hill, BC http://tinyurl.com/yel...

Current Crush

More like obsession: browsing real estate!