Alira Med-Spa — Local services in Houston

Calling for an appointment was easy, the receptionist on the other end pleasant to speak with. I had to reschedule due to weather conditions. I left a message on the salon voice mail, unfortunately that wasn't checked or relayed because later that morning I got a call from my stylist asking if I was coming in.

When I did make my appointment the next day. The salon itself is cute and has a lovely vibe. Before my appointment I was taken to a very peaceful waiting room and given a hand treatment while I waited. This was an unexpected treat.

The rest of appointment went as follows: I met with my hairstylist and apologized for having to reschedule my appointment. He made a rather snarky comment about Houston drivers and in general scoffing at my apology and reasons. I am fine with that. I know often stylist are paid per service and my rescheduling cost him time. Also most people from other areas do not get why Houston drivers are so afraid to drive on ice.

He then asked how I would like my hair cut. I explained I was having engagement photos the next day and getting married in 3 months. He said he wanted to cut my hair to above the shoulders or it would not look good. I said I understood but I wanted my hair to be a certain length for my wedding. I only wanted a trim and a color. He seemed to agree. He then put color on my hair with a greenish tint. I made a joke about it being green. He then told me he planned to dye my hair green since I missed my last appointment. Ha ha. I explained to him again what happened. He then asked about my day so far, commenting I wasn't chatty. Um... why would I be at this point? We'd actually had word about a tragedy within our friend group earlier that morning and we were all dealing with that too. I explained.

My hair was washed and when back in the chair I answered texts from friends regarding the event I had explained to him. At some point he slammed the dryer on his leg and told me to get off my phone and uncross my legs. My legs were not crossed but I apologized for being on my phone. I know if you don't look straight head it can mess up the cut. When he was finished the color looked good, very good in fact. It was cut to my shoulders. More than four inches shorter than we had talked about. He said it just looked that way because he curled it under (turned out to not be true). I nodded, got the bill, tipped reasonably because of karma and got the heck out of there.

Later that day I lifted my hair off my face and noticed the sides of my face had brown dye on them. I'm pretty sure that is not typical? It would not come off with soap and water. By the next morning there was a rash. Just in time for pictures! Luckily my make-up artist was able to make it look fairly normal.

Definitely one of the worst salon treatments I've ever had. After it happened I had decided not to post this review because I take partial responsibility for this experience. I have noted that above. A friend recently went and was not happy with her stylist but loved her facialist. She said if she's seen my review she would have only booked a facial. I hope my comedic tragedy helps...

Alira Med-Spa and Salon is amazing! I have been there 3 times so far and I am so happy there. My first visit was for a free laser hair removal session and it was a wonderful experience! I was expecting a pressuring sales pitch and there was no sales pitch! I couldn't believe that there were really no strings attached to their offer! This had a big impact on my decision to purchase a laser hair removal package with them. The spa is set up beautifully with a relaxing atmosphere. There is great availability with scheduling appointments and I am always taken in on time when I arrive. Escarle, the owner, has been my technician and she is friendly and professional. She explained the difference between laser machines and I have realized that the machines that were used on me in other spas were far less superior to the one she has. I have seen impressive results even after one session! At my most recent session she touched up other body parts of mine for free! I am so grateful that I have found this place! She goes above and beyond and cares about great...

I am a pretty busy guy and don't have a lot of time for "self-pampering"... but my experience at Alira Spa & Salon has changed that. A client bought me a "spa day" package as a gift, and I wasn't quite sure what to expect. What a received was an entire day of peace and relaxation that I will remember for a very long time. Just so you know: Jeremiah gives one of the best Deep Tissue massages that I have ever had. (With the perfect amounts of pressure, hot stones, and steaming towels to make every knot "melt".)

At first I was a bit leery of getting a facial, it seemed a bit "girly", but Escarle has my skin glowing and the Clarisonic Brush/Sothys Cleanser she recommended for me has kept it that way.

I'm not going to go into detail about what I had waxed, but everything was done in a quick, clean, ALMOST painless manner. (And the results look great when I'm sporting a Speedo.)

This spa has an adorable, friendly, "safe" atmosphere where you feel more like an old friend than a nervous client. I will...