Halina's European Day Spa & Salon

02/13/12

Horrible experience

by simhou at Citysearch

This is a NO star experience. I wanted to treat my girlfriends for a nice half day experience at the spa for Christmas. I had recently been to Barton Springs spa with my sister in law and had had a great time. I live in Round Rock so i thought i would try the local day spa. I had spend around $700 for the three of us. We got there and we filled out tons of paperwork.The place is loud. The front staff was rude and untrained. One friend had her massage by a male but we were never asked ahead if this is OK. My other friend asked for deep tissue but got a tiny masseuse that did not "up" the pressure. The place looked OK on the outside but the cheap paintings inside made me gag, no taste what-so-ever and not relaxing. My massage was OK but the rest of the staff was rude and i never felt pampered.I was supposed to have a massage with my friend but "They just forgot" to put us in the room together! My manicurist put handsanitizer on my hands. I almost did not believe my eyes! Both my friends were dissapointed but did not want to tell me because i had spend all this money. NEVER AGAIN!

01/16/12

Great spa, but a lounge area is needed

by vitality37 at Citysearch

The service provided was excellent; however the lack of a lounge area took away from my relaxation experience. The massage provided by Cheryl was wonderful and very relaxing and the facial by Marina was one of the best facials I’ve ever received. However after the massage was completed I had to put my clothing back on to go and sit in a very uncomfortable chair in an uninviting waiting room until it was time for my facial. It would have been nice to have been given a robe and sit in a lounge area where I could stretch my legs and relax and enjoy the aftermath of the great massage I had just received, but instead I struggled to stay awake in an uncomfortable seat. So I am conflicted about returning because I love the services provided by the the very friendly staff but I do enjoy a spa where I can lounge and relax with a cold beverage. Also Quynn the nail tech was very good and the front desk staff was very friendly.

12/18/11

I recommend ALEX!

by aliciahhh eggo at Citysearch

I was looking to get better highlights as my hair was extremely two-tone. My old hairdresser had moved away to a different salon and I neglected getting my hair done because I didn't want to find someone new. I saw Alex had great reviews on city search and Halina's was super close by. She was so great and my hair came out completely natural, looking great for my trip to New York City this Christmas with my family. I got highlights and lowlights and she used not two but three different colors to get the golden effect I wanted as well as add depth to the color. She was super nice and fun to talk to as well. Felt like she really cared how my hair was going to look and was excited about what she was doing. Can't wait for my next appointment!

10/25/11

Underwhelming massage by Patricia

by delphin1 at Citysearch

Very nice place, inviting and relaxing atmosphere. That's all the positive I can say. I was looking to find a massage at that last minute and they booked me with Patrica. It was absolutely the most uncomfortable massage I've ever had, and I'm sorry to write this, but she should not be practicing at a high-end spa. Her technique was so choppy and I felt so uncomfortable on the table. I practice yoga, and get massages on a regular basis, and am very open to all types of massage techniques and there was absolutely nothing relaxing about her work. There was barely any pressure, and there was no flow to what she was doing. There was a point during the massage I just wanted to get up and leave. I never usually write reviews, but I just didn't want anyone to experience what I did....sorry, Patrica. Perhaps you need to take a few more classes. Definitely not worth the money. I got a better chair massage at the airport - much more knowledgeable about the muscles and pressure points...and way more relaxing. I guess you don't have to pay a ton of money for quality service!?

08/14/11

Alex Rocks!

by mrbillsgirl at Citysearch

As a reward to myself, I wanted a completely new look. I had been to Halina's before, but not for salon services. I booked my appointment with Alex, and told the receptionist that I wanted her to not be afraid to go wild with me. After asking a few questions about me, Alex told me she had a style in mind that would cut a few inches off my length, add some fun layers, and that she wanted to put some chunky highlights in my hair. I told her to go for it!

She was so much fun. Totally engaged my husband and I. My husband left as to not ruin the surprise. Alex also turned me so that I couldn't see what she was doing until the "big reveal." Can I say--"AWESOME!!!!"

It was such a perfect cut for me and my lifestyle, and the coloring was amazing. My husband, who was fearful of me 1) cutting my hair; and 2) coloring my hair, was SO pleased!

I have never felt so glamorous before. And the reactions I have been getting have been astounding. EVERYONE was told me how great I look.

Alex did an absolutely amazing job with someone she had never met before! I am a huge fan!!! Once again I had a perfect experience at Halina's. Thank you so much!!!