Spa Bar

I was on vacation and called and scheduled a facial and massage and a hair cut, style, and massage for my sister. Being out of town and not knowing the area, it is can be difficult to pick a spa, but this one was terrific! Had a perfect afternoon, and when I was done my sister also was pleasantly surprised, and her new cut and style was one of my favorites she has ever had! Staff was so nice and friendly and even took the time to give us some local hot spots to check out. I would highly recommend this spa and defiantly go back next time I visit San Francisco! Pros: Friendly, professional, relaxing atmosphere more

Autumn is a premier colorist. She does amazing work --it's all she does and she does it brilliantly--designing color to fit with your skin and eyes. She will ever so gently deter you from making horrible mistakes and is great at correcting color. My hair looks fabuloso after she does her magic--and the way she balances highlights and lowlights makes my thin hair look fuller. She is an unsung talent on the hair scene. Pros: Great Color Cons: High stylist turnover more

I had a shiatsu massage from Ana and she was fantastic! Very strong hands, very professional. She absolutely knows what she's doing and she cares. I was offered wine and a stay at the oxygen bar as soon as I walked in, which was such an added treat. The room was quiet and I will definitely go back to Ana again. Pros: Nice ambience, great service more

Paula is No. 1, A++++. Every touch is gentle with enough pressure to work out your entire body. Every touch is done with care and preciseness. When she walks on you, it is so gentle, it doesn't feel like she's walking on you. Her customer service is unsurpassable. She treats her clients like royalty. She doesn't have to, but that is her way. She is Outstanding...I go to Spa Bar to have Paula's magical treatment. Highly recommended!!!! Pros: Paula Cons: If Paula is not available more

Spa Bar is a gift. I had experienced a hair nightmare elsewhere, and was referred here by a friend. My haircolorist is so talented. You will also find backup experts and scheduling is very easily accommodated. What a great place to go to, very professional and yet very warm and welcoming. I recommend Spa Bar 110% and worth every penny. Pros: Professionalism, Availability, Location, Services Cons: None more

I love this place. I have been going to lamai for years. I travel from Tracy just to get my eyebrows waxed. I wont let anyone besides her touch my eyebrows. She is the best and my before and after pictures prove it. Her facials are great too. I would recommend this place to anyone and I always do. Most of my friends see Lamai as well! Pros: ambience, service Cons: parking but you can valet at the marriott more

I had my eyebrows waxed for yrs and I either had them too thin or no shape what so ever! Well, now my eyebrows are FAB, thanks to Lamai, she does an incredible job! It's been 4 yrs now and I am still going! I highly recommend her for waxings! more

My first massage at Spa Bar was from a gift certificate a while back. It was wonderful. In addition to the great quality of work by these very experienced CMTs, the whole place has a great feel to it. It's one of my favorite ways to unwind or reward myself for all the work I do M-F. I can't recommend this place enough. Pros: Services, phone scheduling, location Cons: none more

Thai massage is famous and there?s a reason why But you?d have to travel round the world just to give it a try. If the expense of travel to Thailand is something you can?t do Spa Bar?s got you covered, they bring Thailand here to you. From her exotic homeland, Paula (Paiwan) has made her way Here to San Francisco, the city by the bay. Spend some time with Paula and see what she can do She?ll stretch and pull and bend you then she?ll walk all over you. Feel stress, strain and anxiety melt beneath her hands Close your eyes your spirit flies to mystic, foreign lands. Take my advice and go to Spa Bar, I promise you?ll be glad A Thai massage by Paula is the best massage you?ve ever had. more

Oscar is an artist and creates a style that works with who you are...he is able to do both color and cut which is hard to find these days... He?s very down to earth and makes you feel immediately comfortable, he listened carefully to me and understood I wanted a great style and color that would be simple to maintain. I?ve gone to many other stylists who do what seems like a nice job, but when I leave the salon, I can never get my hair to look the same way. Oscar?s so talented, that it?s easy to get my hair to look the same way as it did at the salon. He also showed me how to style my hair with several different looks ? He?s the best stylist I?ve ever been to! Thanks, Oscar! more

For a while, my friend had been telling me I should check out Spa Bar...that I HAVE to try out Paula or Ruby for Thai massage. I never bothered because I've been going to a really great therapist at another spa in my neighborhood. Finally my friend gave me a gift certificate =] so I booked with Paula. **note: they both get busy so don't be surprised if you can't get in within a week of calling, especially for an evening (they're open until 10!) or Saturday appointment. OH MAN what a massage...It was definitely something I'd never experienced before. She walked on my back, stretched me and cracked me all over. I want to learn Thai massage now! Paula's so sweet too. "Come once a week. I teach you!" I wish I could come once a week. If I could afford it, I would. The price is definitely worth it!! Pros: AWSOME SERVICE, valet parking, late hours Cons: they're busy (book ahead!) more

For any of my friends that are in need of a an exceptional haircut, I would highly recommend my stylist, Oscar De La Torre Andrade. I found him over a year ago, working at a place far below his talents and I followed him as he relocated to Spa Bar. I grew up around salons, my mother was a stylist for 42 yeas. So I can recognize a quality cut and a reputable salon. Oscar is really in his element now that he is working at Spa Bar, a clean, spacious environment, tranquil surroundings, professional yet friendly receptionist, pleasing staff and gracious owner. Oscar listens to me, yet adds his own expertise and the results are always awesome. I have a lot of hair and a strong cowlick but Oscar manages to tame it and keeps me looking my best even as it grows out, not an easy feat. I am a father of three boys, and I bring the whole family to Oscar, I have watched him finish up on female patrons before me and he does an equally great job with long hair as well. Oscar is very amiable and energetic and always ready to please. His shampoos are terrific! I suggest that you give him a try, you may be impressed like I was, and write a complimentary review as well more

I am an avid spa goer and I recently had a facial w/ Thy and she was amazing! Her massage was very relaxing and my skin was glowing for days! I highly recommend the Rescue facial. I have also seen her for brazilian waxes and she is fast and makes the whole experience as painless as it can be. Parking can be a little difficult but they offer valet parking across the street. The spa is nice and modern and the rooms are minimal in decor, but warm feeling. I will definitely be going back! Pros: Thy;s facials and waxing and ambiance Cons: parking more

I got a hair cut that was one and 1/2 inches longer on one side than the other. The cut was really bad and he left it looking like roadkill. Beware! more

It's impossible that this place received all these glowing recommendations - I'm convinced they were written by their management. I tried Spa Bar twice based on what I read here - first time for facial and second time for massage. Very disappointed both times. I get them on a regular basis and therefore can tell whether those were experienced hands. Unfortunately they were not. My back hurt the same night after the massage. My facial finished in a rush and my pores/texture remained the same the next day which proved to me it was not a high quality facial. Staff were superficial and seemed rush. more

Definitly a great experience in a convenient location in SOMA. Super modern with a professional staff really makes a difference. Pros: Atmosphere more

Thai massage is new to me, so I suppose I cannot really compare to other masseuses, but the massage I just received from Ruby was the best massage I have ever had - and I am a spa junkie. It was a wonderful combo of deep tissue, shiatsu and stretching. Ruby has a wonderful demeanor. She has amazingly strong hands for such a little person! I don't think I can go anywhere else now. Spa Bar and Ruby are it. The only drawback is that there are no changing rooms/showers for before/after. more

This was my first facial in the city, and it was just ok. Their prices are average. The atmosphere is great, very relaxing, the face massage was great, but the cleaning was just average. It didnt even seem like I have had a facial. I was disappointed and I will look for another service next time. Pros: Ambience Cons: service was not satisfactory more

Took my friend here for her birthday. one woman did both of our pedicures and spent a long time, doing a great job. The receptionist was fery friendly and kept asking if we'd like more wine :) [complimentary] definately worth the steep price. more

I went to Lamay to have my first professional eyebrow wax and she did a great job! Shaped them perfectly to my face and was gentle. more