Danielle Cote Studio D’esthetique

I came here for a facial in 2009, and my face was so radiant that even the men in my life were complimenting me! It was one of the first facials that I had ever had, so I didn’t know how good I had it! I left for Hawaii shortly after my visit to the spa and spent the next six years trying to find a facial that could achieve the same or at least similar results. I’ve now had facials all over the world – Singapore, Hong Kong, Latvia, Dubai, India, Malaysia just to name a few – in many four and five star hotels and resorts and have yet to find what I was looking for.
So I was ecstatic when my job brought me back to the Fredericksburg area and the proximity of Studio d’Esthetique! I had seen Suzan for my last treatment and was sorry that she had moved out of the area, but I booked with owner Danielle who was very pleasant on the phone. In person, she was even better! Just take one look at her skin, and you know you’re in the right place! She is a very interesting and learned lady, and I enjoyed talking to her almost as much as the facial. She is passionate about skincare, and she had very professional recommendations concerning my skin. She was excited to tell me about products in the Dermologica line and to provide me samples without once making me feel obligated to buy.
My facial was incredible, my skin feels amazing, looks amazing, and I’ve already booked my next appointment with Danielle.
To all the Fredericksburg locals: you have a real gem here! Take advantage!

I got a gift certificate from here for a massage last Christmas. It’s not been a year yet so I decided to get an appointment. When I pulled it out, I saw that it expired after SIX MONTHS!!! I decided I’d call and see if they’d honor at least a part of the gift certificate. Most places don’t expire for a year. I was told an absolute NO. I said «wow, that seems like a scam». I was then hung up on. What a crock. Rude people who rip people off… no thanks.

My boyfriend bought me a gift certificate for over $ 100. As a busy single working mom it was hard to find the time to get to use it. Needless to say it has expired they will not honor the full certificate. I don’t understand how there could be an expiration date on these services. Basically they made a lot of money without rendoring services. That can’t be legal and if it is then I would prefer to take my business to someone honest and honorable.

I have resisted the urge to write a negative review for quite some time, hoping I would rethink my assessment but I can’t help but share my experience at this place.
When I first moved here, my son and his fiancé bought me a gift certificate for Studio D’esthetique. I was new to the area and to my job, frequently working 12+ hour days. On weekends, I would occassionally call on a Saturday to see if I could come in but they were always booked, which I didn’t object to since I was calling at the last minute. Before I realized it, the certificate was out of date by about a year.
My daughters’-in-law and granddaughters came to visit and I called in advance to have us scheduled for manis and pedis. I mentioned that I had the gift certificate. When we arrived, however, the owner’s reaction was embarrassing. She was outraged that I had not redeemed it sooner and refused to honor it. She said she would give me a facial instead. I’m not sure what type of facials they give but I question whether they would be worth $ 200.
I did not argue since my granddaughters were present and wanted the excursion to be pleasant. I ended up spending $ 500 not including tips.
I am not sure why the $ 200 spent for the gift certificate would lose value. Same establishment, same ownership. As it stands, I feel she took the money and even though the expiration date does technically absolve her of any obligation to honor the acceptance of my son’s $ 200, she made a mistake that will cost her potentially much more in coming years. Had she honored the gift certificate, I would have planned on revisiting with my granddaughters often, since I live downtown. There will not be one nickel in my budget for this establishment.
Oh, yes, my french nail manicure and pedicure began to peel in less than 24 hours.

I’ve been coming to Danielle (owner) for at least 7 years; she is the only one I trust with the scars on my face.
All the technicians over the years have nice and friendly.

Danielle is as good as it gets for skincare. I have been going to her since I was 16 — now I am 36. Danielle says genetics plays a role, and I am sure this is true, however I have always had beautiful skin. She has never tried to sell me more than I need and I have even asked about products I have wanted and she has said that I dont need them (but could buy them if I wanted too).

Tip: It is across the street from Sorry Mom Tattoo.
I had the Total Body Renewal, Andrea was my esthetician. Andrea was wonderful the perfect blend of professional and friendly. FYI you will have to strip down to only spa panties, so if you are modest be aware. The scrub was great and the shower wonderful. My skin feels great. The massage and facial was so relaxing, I had a nap. In closing the money was well spent and I am truly relaxed.

Really loved the place. Could not have been happier.

i am new to the area (a little over a year) and someone local recommended this salon for a «great» manicure/​pedicure. honestly? i was quite disappointed by the service (i was not greeted immediately when i arrived, though 2 employees were standing behind the counter; and when they did speak to me it was from approximately 30 feet away whereupon i was veritably yelled at and instructed to follow her. my nail technician was personable enough but she seemed distracted and rushed me through the process. also, she talked WAY too much).
the condition of the salon was below average. the pedicure area was clean, but i cannot say the same for the manicure area. my technician used nearly empty bottles of polish on my nails and the same threadbare towel throughout my pedicure. it was cold and wet enough to wring water out of by the time she was through. i found this unpleasant and unacceptable.
at one point the owner came in from running some errands and another shout-​fest ensued, this time between the owner and my technician.
during the manicure, my technician ran the fingernail file back and forth across my nails (a definite no-​no that i learned back in high school!), all while talking a mile-​a-​minute.
tsk. what a shame. at the end of everything… do i have to say it? i was bade a long-​distance «good-​bye». basically dismissed.
how was the mani/​pedi? my nails looked great, i must say. 4 – 5 stars on that. but getting there was so discomfitting that i will NOT be returning to this salon.

I’ve never used the spa here, so I have no idea what that part of the business is like. However, I have been getting my hair cut and styled by Loretta for a couple of years now, and she does a wonderful job. I have naturally wavy hair, and she does a good job of cutting it in a way that works with the texture rather than against it. As long as Loretta is working here, I’ll keep getting my hair done here.

The beautiful exterior of this «spa» is deceiving. There is nothing spa-​like about it. First, when I walked in, my esthetician was sitting at one of the hair stations straightening her bangs — so unprofessional. I asked for a lip wax, and they took me back to a room past several other stations and what looked like the laundry room to a small room with dirty walls. The chair was covered in plastic that stuck to my legs, and the light was broken. When she tried to set the light to shine on my face, it kept drifting away several times, to which she said, «She needs to fix this,» in an exasperated tone. I assume she meant the owner.
The lighting in the place was harsh, people were talking loudly, and I had no privacy. To top it all off, my upper lip is now breaking out. Great, since I have a special occasion this weekend.

I can not say enough AMAZING things about their hair stylist Loretta. I have very thick, course hair that can be difficult for stylists to cut. I was a walk in with my daughter. Not only WORK MIRACLES ON my hair, but she recommended a specific cut to that enhances my facial features, and is specific to the type of hair I have. I LOVE IT!!! I WILL NEVER GO ANYWHERE ELSE! She also trimmed my 3yr old daughters hair. Her hair is thick and long with spiral curls and as Loretta has the same hair she knew just what was needed without cutting too much. I WILL NEVER GO ANY WHERE ELSE!!!

I used to go here RELIGIOUSLY — meaning at least once a month. Then some stuff came up and it was a few months went by when I couldn’t go in… it seemed like every time I went in they had a new (HIGHER) price.
I really loved Suzan and she did WONDERS for my face.
I just got frustrated that the prices kept climbing and got rather expensive for a monthly event. I also didn’t like that they got some nail techs that were rather loud — I could hear them while I was supposed to be relaxing.

Suzan is Great! Very conscience! My BFF didn’t have as good experiance as I did. I would go back & see Suzan. I from what my friend said she wouldn’t recomend the other esthetician at all.
I do have to say I give suzan a thumbs up!