Mi Spa

TOP OF THE LINE makeup artist!
Though my visit was last year, I’m a new Unilocaler, so I’m giving credit, where credit is due.
I was referred by a friend to Mi Spa for a makeup session for a special event. The spa is located in South Loop on the 2^nd floor with private parking. A+ for convenience, no worries of a parking ticket.
I had uneven skin tone with dark spots, so I had some issues going in. Landis, the makeup artist has a great personality, which helped me to relax. He was patient in asking about my preferences and dislikes. He’s nothing like the department store cosmetologist, which is only interested in selling products and not really educated in skin care.
The end results, was OMG! I looked BEAUTIFUL. There was no sign of my dark spots & the makeup was not applied heavy, as though applied by a brick layer.
The only thing, I would suggest to Mi Spa is fixing the hardwood floors. I felt like I was creeping to the restroom to prevent the floors from squeaking.
I will definitely return when services are needed, this man is a professional genius.

I so wanted to love this place as they’re within walking distance of me, but alas:
1) Scheduled a massage and they said they would call to confirm. They didn’t.
2) Called to confirm myself the day of the appointment and they had no record that I had an appointment at all. However they said I was free to come in at the time I had been planning to.
3) Got there and the door was locked. Rang the bell, counted to 60, rang the bell, counted to 60, knocked on the door, counted to 60. Gave up, stared into space for I don’t know how long. Eventually someone came to the door.
4) A woman came out and told me that «he» was ready for me. I explained that I had requested a female masseuse. She said that if I had been on time that would have been possible, but at this point it was either the guy or wait a half hour.
I didn’t bother to point out that I was in fact on time for an appointment they couldn’t seem to keep track of. I just thanked her and left. On the way out I was wondering if that was a draconian response — I suppose I could have been a little more adaptable and either waited or gone with the guy. But I think compromising what you want is the antithesis of the whole principle of going to a spa.
Three stars cause I have no idea what the actual massages are like here. They could be brilliant. The service needs some work.