Eve Michael Salon & Spa

very pushy and condescending when I had a facial. You would’ve thought I washed my face with sewer, when I actually use better products that they offered. The lady actually told me she did ‘Brazilians’ while she was massaging my face… creepy.

I used my living social deal for a Brazilian at Eve Michael Salon and Spa. I had just an ok experience.
Parking:
I parked in the lot behind the building which was great. There is also metered parking out front (usually easy to find) but again adds to the cost.
Ambiance:
This definitely isn’t a spa. The Brazilian takes place in the basement (yes, it’s a basement) and it’s really not anything special. There’s a hard bed, bright light and no music.
Brazilian:
I have never done the hard wax and can’t say I would do it again. It was lathered on and VERY hot (to the point that it hurt) and then the removal process was also painful (as is any wax, but I found it more painful). The benefit was that the «big» parts were done quickly (it was then followed up with regular wax as a cleanup) and I was out of there within 20 minutes. I wouldn’t go back. the hot wax and pain coupled with the lack of ambiance makes me want to try elsewhere.

Like many other ladies contested, this was also my first «hard wax» experience. I normally pay around $ 30 for everything to be removed, but having not had anything waxed in a year, I experimented here to see if a higher price equated to less pain as other Unilocalers claimed.
Well, not enough to make a difference because my legs were trembling from a pain exacerbated by apprehension. The nice Russian lady massaged the areas after each yank, telling me this is very high quality – expensive – wax.
Yet, for $ 68 after tips, I looked down to see various hairs missed. I had assumed she’d make everything perfect with tweezers, like all other budget waxing services. $ 68 best spent elsewhere, but at least now I know. (They have package deals where each appointment is reduced to $ 45 rather than regular $ 60, but for $ 35 I can get better results at Luiz Hair Salon in Allston.)
You can park along the street but there is free parking behind the building, so just call them and ask.

The first time I came here, I had a Groupon for a Brazilian. Unfortunately, I had just gotten my EVO phone, and I had the groupon saved on it. And of course, my phone turned into a brick the second I walked into the salon. I couldn’t charge it or coax even one more second out of it to get the number. The salon staff worked diligently to try and log me into their computer and access the groupon, but their machine is from like, 1995, and as a child of the dual core intel Pentium processors, I couldn’t sit there and patiently watch the hour glass slowwwwwly blinking away. So I paid. It turned out to be the same price anyway because of a special. Perfect!
I saw Mila, and yes, she used the infamous hard wax that everyone here seems so found of. I felt like it was burning me, but probably just because there was SO much wax everywhere. I had actually been burned before at another location with the strip wax, so I know what burned is, and I came out of this unscathed. It still hurt, I can’t imagine a wax that’s pain free so this isn’t much of a negative. The pluses: she did a very clean job, and my skin was really soft a and smooth unlike other times where it ended up a bit bumpy and red or, in one case, BURNT.
They are having a summer promotion where if you come back every 30 days, you only pay $ 45.
The reason why I gave them 5 stars is because I came back a second time to use my Groupon that I didn’t get to use the first time. Except that it had expired. I called, ready to beg and cry because I didn’t want it to be wasted. The woman on the phone was like «yes, we have it written down in your file, no problem, you can come in and use it» and being the idiot that I am, I just wrote down the Groupon number and went in and once again, I had to bother them and use their dinosaur computer to try and print out my Groupon. They were so accommodating, I know several other spas would have just been like, sorry, you should have learned your lesson and then booted me. So THANK YOU Eve Michael, I now know to print out all groupons before hand and I will see you every 30 days for my cheap, great brazilian.

So let me just say, ladies, if you have never had the «hard wax» treatment, try it IMMEDIATELY. it is worth the money. In fact, i dont know why women aren’t talking about it!!! why suffer through the pain?!
I came here on a groupon simply because i was curious as to how a wax could possibly cost 90 $…i mean seriously…90 $ is kind of excessive. (and this was cheaper than the 60 i usually fork over at Dallaria’s in Kenmore sq. – Vicky is the best there). Anyway, the salon itself isnt really anything special… most of the front room is devoted to the hair dressers areas, there is a tiny corner with 2 chairs where you can peruse some magazines… but again nothing fancy enough to warrant charging 90 $ for a wax. Mila was running late, so i went to use the restroom. This was the only negative part about the appointment – the toilet seat was up and there were urine stains on the bowl. EWWWWWWW!!! This is the only thing that would bring down my rating to 4.5 stars, but since you cant do halves, i rounded up to 5. (All because Mila is awesome).
So I had never heard of the hard wax deal and at first when Mila started slathering the hot ass wax EVERYWHERE, i was like what is this crazy broad doing?! So trying to keep my voice calm, I casually asked whether she was planning to put strips on at some point because it was starting to harden… I was then informed that there were no strips involved! Interesting. After she tore the first piece off i was speechless. It was at least 90% less painful (if not more) than regular waxing. OH. MY. GOD. The most sensitive parts still hurt a bit, but no where close to what regular waxing does… i cant believe this! Worth the 90 $. I will be coming back.

This was my first experience with hard wax (they used that primarily, followed by soft wax for anything left over) and I have no complaints. The room was in a weird basement area, but it was clean, comfy, and there was peaceful music playing in the background.
The service was wonderful! Ludmila was completely pleasant and funny and explained everything thoroughly. She seemed to really know what she was doing. The front desk person was also patient and courteous when I had to switch around appointments.
BTW, I came here with the 50% off Groupon. I think the normal price for a Brazilian here is $ 90, which is a bit pricier than what I’m used to, but I would say it’s definitely worth the $ 45 voucher. The whole process took no more than 25 minutes, and overall it was better than any Newbury St. waxer I’ve been to.

I had a hard time knowing how to rate this salon because I don’t actually like the salon itself at all, but some of the people who work there are fabulous. I used to go to Heads Up salon in Brookline Village. I went there for years and loved it. Unfortunately Heads Up closed after the owner died suddenly. When I heard that Dee, who has been cutting my hair for years and is amazing, had gone to Eve Michael along with several other stylists from Heads Up, I decided to follow. The salon is painfully bright with fluorescent lights, the walls are an ugly bright orange color, the receptionist can be really negative, and they give you a hard time if you use a credit card even though they have a credit card machine. Dee does such an excellent job that I’ll keep going there to see her, but I’d be pretty psyched if she decided to go someplace else so I could follow her there instead.

I only visited this salon because the most amazing waxer of all time worked there. I followed her from another salon in Brookline and have seen her for about five years but now she has moved to the Aveda salon in Faneuil Hall. Erma is the most incredible Brazilian technician of all time — super painless, quick, friendly, and accomodating. She makes you feel so comfortable you forget you aren’t wearing any pants! Love her — go and seek her out at Aveda! I already have :)
Eve Michael salon itself is okay — they don’t like you to pay with anything but cash which is a little bit suspicious and sometimes they are strange about they manner in which they book appointments. But again, I’ve never had anything but waxing here so cannot comment on hair.

This is a lovely, warm salon.
Mo does the most amazing highlights and hair styling this side of Manhattan, and he is worth a drive from ANYWHERE. I have followed him for twenty-​five years, and his work gets better and better. Amazing stylist!!!
Thanks Mo and Eve Michael Salon!!!

Erma is no longer here.
I have been going to Eve Michael for over 2 years — driving an hour each way to get here simply to see Erma, who is the best at Brazilian Wax Services (And I’ve been all over, CT, RI and MA)
The salon is average — never full… seems ok, but I wouldn’t go there except for the efficient, fast, professional and nearly pain free Waxing that Erma does.
I don’t know anything else about the salon, except for the services I got from Erma, who I hear has moved over to the Aveda near Faneuil Hall.
Accept no substitute!
I would give the salon a better score, except for the slight attitude I get from the staff. The cashiers — no matter if I’m on the phone, standing there or waiting nearby the front desk — they always made me feel like I was bothering them. Try to pay for the service and tip in one transaction, they act as if you are insane. There’s even a sign on the counter asking for cash or check only.
But parking is easy — there’s a lot behind and meters out front. Great coffee shop next door… All in all, it’s ok. But I won’t go there unless Erma returns.

Erma is my hero and my new best friend! I ventured to this Washington Square salon after I purchased a groupon for a $ 40 Brazilian wax. After checking out other Unilocal reviews I decided to request Emra to do the deed.
She was fantastic… and thorough… and super quick! She uses hard wax. She didn’t use any of those scary white paper strips. It was just me, Erma, and the wax.
I’ve gotten Brazilians before that range from super painful to kinda painful. This time the pain was so minute that it really didn’t even register as painful.
When she was finished, I jumped up, bounced out the door, and continued on with my day.
The salon itself isn’t the most glam but the staff seems super friendly and real. Myra the receptionist is really friendly.
Would I pay regular price for a Brazilian by Erma at Eve Michael’s Salon? HELL YES!

I’ve been getting my hair cut at the same salon for nine years, so I was a bit weary trying some place new. I am very glad to have found Eve Michael Salon!
The space is small, but the vibrant orange walls make it feel bright and welcoming. Mo not only did an excellent cut, but was also incredibly friendly and personable. And on top of all that, the entire thing was under $ 40! Thanks Mo and Eve Michael Salon!

I am updating this review after I received a terrible highlight job.
I went back in May to get a haircut and the receptionist acted as if I didn’t exist and couldn’t remember my name clearly as she asked me again and again. The cut itself was fine and what I was looking for. I made an appointment about two weeks later to get highlights in my dark brown hair, to lighten up my look a bit for summer.
After waiting over 45 minutes past my appointment (they had squeezed in a woman who needed her hair done for a wedding) I was finally seated. The employees themselves were short with each other and clearly didn’t get along well as one made comments about another.
Two hours after sitting down (now at almost 3 hours) I was finally finished. As I looked in the mirror, I saw no change, nothing not even a hint of color. As they pointed out to me, if I tilted my head just the right way, and stood just right in the light I could kind of see the highlights. I was angry, it was clearly an error and rather than admit it, they tried to convince me there was color in my hair when there was none. They brushed me off and scheduled an appointment for another time. After showing my friends and telling them the story, they convinced me to not go back and waste another 3 hours of my time.

I’ve just had THE WORST mani/​pedi EVER!!! I’m so upset that I didn’t wait the extra hour and went to BEBE Spa instead, like I usually do. Gosh, did Milla mess up the paint job!!!
Now, I’m sure she’s a great person and everything, but either she needs to get glasses or a new profession. I came in, off the street (due to my regular salon being too busy to see me at that time) and asked for a mani/​pedi ($ 50). I was lead down into the dungeon (and I mean the dungeon, not even the basement) by the owner. The space downstairs for nails is cramped into a tiny corner with 7(count ‘em — 7) mouse traps (6 glue ones and 1 real snap kind), there was also a little box with what looked like rat poison. All the «furniture» was covered in dust, didn’t look like it gets used a lot (no surprise there), didn’t look very clean either. The Russian (which is usually a good thing) esthetician — Milla (a lady in her 60s) was constantly trying to sell me products and services, which I was politely declining (I had a hunch I would regret all of this, even as I was being lead down the stairs at the very beginning). She did an OK job cutting cuticles and scrubbing the rough spots on my feet, but hen it came to color — I was shocked!!! I did notice some «imperfections» just hen she was done, but I didn’t feel comfortable inspecting it too closely, but when I got home, I almost cried, my 3 year-​old could prolly do as good of a job.
The whole experience was very uncomfortable, as we were the only 2 people in the dungeon and there was nothing to look at (except the mouse traps, of course) and no one to talk to. They were playing Asian themed music with chirping birds, which after an hour was starting to get kind of annoying. I couldn’t wait to get out of there!
I left her a $ 7 tip, because I’m just a spineless idiot and I always feel bad to say anything. I felt like getting home and canceling my check, which of course I didn’t do, because, you guessed it, I felt bad…
To make a very long review short — DO NOT! DO NOT! DO NOT! go this salon for mani/​pedi, save your $ 57 and go to BEBE Spa down the street for $ 40 and get an amazing job!
I’m soooooooooo frustrated and sad right now, and right before the New Years Eve too…

Erma is the best waxer there is. Her brazilian is quick and painless, done with hard wax. Very professional and meticulous. Loved it

i am writing this review on behalf of my roommate to profess her love for Erma who apparently gives the best Brazilian in Brookline! Perfect for all of the waxing virgins out there, since I know my roommate has referred many of her friends who have never been waxed before and they are now devoted!
Erma is very quick and meticulous, so quick that you can barely feel the pain! If she can turn waxing virgins into Brazilian addicts this woman must have a gift!

This salon is the best I have been able to find in the Brookline area. I am a regular customer who refuses to have my eyebrows done anywhere else. Milla does the best waxing job. I cant say that I have ever been able to call a waxing relaxing, but it is!
I also go in as often as possible for a facial which is a real treat. My skin always feels clean and healthy afterwards.
Their pricing is competitive and I really see no reason to venture elsewhere.

Hands down, Eve Michaels is the best salon in Brookline. I have been Simons client for over a year now and can honestly say i look forward to visiting with him during my appointments. He is hard working, honest, and by far the best hair professional i have ever been to. Thanks Simon & Nicole

I was in need of a haircut today and didn’t feel like going far, so Unilocal led me to Eve Michael Salon in Washington Square. Little did I know I was in for a rather uncomfortable experience…
Simon, the owner, greeted me and cut my hair. He was not too chatty, which was fine by me, but there were a lot of distractions! I had barely gotten settled into the chair when someone (his wife maybe?) came in to speak with Simon while he was cutting my hair, and then the phone rang… There was one other stylist in the salon, but she had gone out to move her car, so Simon had to answer the phone himself. When the other stylist came back, there seemed to be some sort of tension in the air because she slammed the bathroom door and was banging things around. Awkward moments passed. I was the only customer at the time of my appointment (one customer left before me and one arrived just after my cut was finished). Simon didn’t appear to be perturbed though. He just kept humming along to the easy listening music that was playing and snipped away…
So back to my cut… I had brought in an old photo to demonstrate the style and length I desired. Simon seemed to understand, but the resulting cut was a little too blunt for my liking. I suppose I could’ve asked him to correct it, but I didn’t want him to cut my hair any shorter, so I just let it slide. To be clear, I don’t think it looks horrible; it’s just not what I wanted and not the level of service I had expected for a $ 55 cut. Unfortunately, I don’t think I’d come back again as the whole experience made me feel weird and not relaxed at all. Of note, there is free customer parking in a lot behind the salon.

I’ve been getting my hair cut & highlighted by Simon, the owner, since he worked at a salon in Wellesley. He’s definately worth the ride to Brookline for.
They also have waxing, threading, massage, and facials. There may be more services, but I just have my hair done.
Free parking out back, and great restaurants nearby.