I've been sampling various day spas in the Columbia, MD area, and so far Oasis is the best I've found. It even beats the lovely but overpriced Pearl in Fulton. Oasis is quite small and located in a not-so-lovely corporate-type center, but the location is convenient as it is close to Town Center. The interior is minimalist in decoration, which I like, and very clean, if not nearly as gorgeous as the Pearl. The reception staff are extremely polite here and this is a huge plus for me, as most of the places I've tried have had mediocre-to-poor front desks staffed by bored and/or ditzy teenagers (i.e., Lynn's, Lifespa, Lufti's). To date I've enjoyed the best manicure/pedicure I've ever experienced at Oasis, and I've had them from a range of places, both cheap and luxurious. The technician was warm and friendly but extremely professional at the same time (i.e., not too chatty but not too brusque either). More importantly, the polish on my tips lasted for a record ten days, which is a record for OPI products on me. I've also enjoyed a wonderful massage at Oasis. In fact, it was simply the best.massage.ever. My world hath been rocked. Here again, the therapist was accommodating, warm, professional, patient, and even funny, doing wonders for my neck and shoulders. I plan to return to Oasis as often as my budget allows and hopefully they won't disappoint. I find the prices to be mid-range and overall a decent value, particularly when compared to the Pearl. On a very small but still important note, I liked the fact that they play nice music in the waiting area and mani/pedi room - nothing too youthful, but not the stereotypical new age stuff. Yay for Oasis!
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