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Grainne "sounds like Grawn-ya...not Grainy" M.'s Profile
Pampering and preening
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1. VOS Massage Therapy
Toronto, ON M5A 1J9
(416) 703-4878
Categories:
Massage,
Acupuncture
Neighbourhood: Corktown
My headache is gone! 3 days of popping Advil and feeling not quite right with a niggly headache that I knew was coming from my neck and all gone after an hour under the magic hands of Johnny Vos.
I was lucky enough to come across the recent Fabfind…More »
2. Darren Kwik Studio
Toronto, ON M6J
(416) 361-1016
Category:
Hair Salons
Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
I know some people think of going to the hairdresser as a kind of treat/spa session. They see it as a pampering, relaxing experience. Me? I'd have root canals without anaesthetic more willingly usually. I have hairdresser phobia. I found a good…More »
3. Bay Dermatology Centre
Toronto, ON M5G 1N8
(416) 515-8808
Categories:
Skin Care,
Dermatologists
Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core
OK. A solid 4 at least!
I went back for my second Intraceuticals facial today. I had bought 2 vouchers on a group buy offer last year and was "saving" the second. In typical disorganised fashion, I forgot about it and then realised it was about to…More »
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6/16/2011 First to Review
**3.5 stars**
My friend Susan is great for skin and hair recommendations and always looks fantastic!… Read more »
4. Art of Facial Surgery
North York, ON M2N 1M9
(416) 229-1050
Categories:
Hair Removal,
Doctors,
Day Spas
Neighbourhood: Willowdale
My younger sister lives in California and is therefore miles ahead of me when it comes to taking care of herself, and in particular taking care of her skin. She started getting facial peels years ago but it took a move to Canada and a group buy…More »
5. Parlour Salon
Toronto, ON M6J 2Y7
(647) 345-6663
Category:
Hair Salons
Neighbourhoods: Ossington Strip, West Queen West, Beaconsfield Village
I've said it before but it bears repeating: I'll generally choose a trip to the dentist over a trip to the hairdresser. I usually leave my dentist with a (lopsided) smile but I've been known to burst into tears after bad haircuts and one stylist…More »
6. AXIspa Yorkville
Toronto, ON M5R 3N5
(416) 923-4772
If it wasn't for Fabfind, Groupon et al I'm sure I'd look even more stressed and dishevelled than I look usually. A facial at Axispa was my Fabfind find-75 mins at a discounted rate.
I made my initial enquiries by email which they answered promptly,…More »
7. Bodyone Health Services
I made a mess of a massage appointment elsewhere and arrived 3 weeks early. Hmmm. Anyway, since I was psychologically ready to be pummelled, I decided to look around for somewhere that had vacancies at short notice and started searching for…More »
8. Everest Nail Salon
Toronto, ON M5T 2Z5
(416) 598-3134
Category:
Nail Salons
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
It's a bit hit and miss, to be honest. I've had great mani pedis, and not so great ones which chipped really quickly. Some of the women are lovely-some a bit brusque.
I went in yesterday to try out shellac nails-the idea is that they don't harm your…More »
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7/23/2010 First to Review
Pretty much my new local salon so proximity may be a factor in my rating! It's not a fancy relaxing… Read more »
9. Perfect Threading & Beauty Salon
Toronto, ON M5G 1Z5
(416) 599-7727
Categories:
Hair Salons,
Hair Removal,
Skin Care
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
Patchy describes the service and the result of waxing.
This is really close to work for me and not too far from where I live. I've been twice. First time I had underarms waxed and it was by the same woman who threaded my eyebrows in the Dundas…More »
10. Aveda Institute
Toronto, ON M5C 1G6
(416) 941-9345
Category:
Hair Salons
Neighbourhoods: Corktown, St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
It's fair. I just went for colour having had a VERY bad experience with an Aveda Institute cut in Washington.
My hair was previously coloured so probably isn't the easiest. I just wanted an all-over colour to cover the grey though; nothing…More »
11. Mosheta Salon & Spa Queen St.
Toronto, ON M5V
(647) 344-3442
Categories:
Hair Salons,
Hair Removal,
Nail Salons
Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West
So, I doubt I was their ideal customer. I landed into the salon 45 minutes before closing clutching a Fabfind voucher for a manicure and pedicure. The guy who greeted me made a face when he saw it. I asked if I was too late in the evening and he…More »
12. 188 Hair Nail and Spa Salon
Toronto, ON M5T 3A4
(416) 866-8777
Categories:
Hair Salons,
Nail Salons
Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Downtown Core
A 3.5...edging towards a 4. The friendly staff bring it up that extra 0.5 stars.
Another month, another manicure! It's not like a manicure lasts that long (barely a week with me if I'm lucky) but I'm low maintenance and low budget.
I strolled in here…More »
13. Sansan Health Centre
Toronto, ON M5T
(416) 596-8288
Category:
Massage
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Downtown Core
One of the random Chinatown places you can pick up a cheap massage. They beckon you in down a stairs to a little studio, sectioned off into little rooms. Everything was clean and they were very friendly.
It's pretty good value-I got a 30min massage…More »
Recently updated lists from Grainne M.
Health and fitness (TO) (13)The people who keep me in working order....(A mixed bag of the brilliant, the acceptable and the avoidable) |
Diet busting bakeries (Toronto edition) (12)My tummy loves them, my thighs hate them... |
My Neighborhood (8)My local dry cleaner, watering hole, deli, cafe, etc. |
Cupcakeries....mmmm (10)Me+cupcakes=happy. |
Market mania... (9)I love farmer's markets....not least because of the free samples and array of cakes. This is a list of some of the ones I've descended upon. So far! |
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Toronto, ON
Yelping SinceMay 2008
Things I LoveiPod(s), internet on my phone, random acts of kindness, sunshine on my day off, time to read, running, things that are bad for me, bargains, massages that get out the knots, coffee, chocolate, cupcakes, gadgets, new workouts, shiny shoes, my MacBook Pro
Find Me Inthe chocolate section
My HometownCork, Ireland
When I'm Not Yelping...I sit in dark rooms looking at pictures
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI tell the truth, the whole truth....
My Second Favourite WebsiteThe Tipping Point got me thinking... also Bad Science.
My Favourite MovieLatest favourite was "A Single Man".
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I often eat dessert before my main course
Most Recent DiscoveryI review far too many cake outlets. This is not a good sign!