Alira Spa and Salon

I had one of the best massages in my life here, and received a great haircut as well. They really know how to take care of their guests. And the spa itself is very comfortable and charming. I recommend getting there early to decompress and enjoy a cup of tea or cappuccino.

Alira Spa is the perfect spa getaway, everyone is super nice and professional. Daive is the nicest friendliest host, makes you feel incredibly special. Waxing and facials are a bliss with Escarle, Jeremiah gives the best massages including prenatal massage, And Yamile!!! She is my favorite, she has magic hands to make you look absolutely gorgeous for any occasion, whether she does hair and makeup or just hairstyling! She did my bridal package and made me and my bridesmaids look beautiful! It was the best day ever and the spa was a perfect place to get ready.
The place is clean, they pamper you as soon as you’re in with cucumber or orange water, cappuccinos, champagne and/​or fruit, and it is great to go with a group or to get ready for your wedding like we did. I mean, hands down, I love this place and highly recommend it!

I had an appointment last Saturday for makeup and hair to my pregnancy photo session and really loved the work of Yamile, she understood perfectly what I wanted, beautiful makeup and the use of good products, It’s last perfectly all day. She was very kind and Of course I will back for more treatments!!!

The place is really nice, clean, and very relax. I had an amazing massage and then a deep cleansing facial. The service was exceptional!!! Also I had mimosa and cappuccino (one of the best that I ever try) Then I want to have my hair done. So you can see how beautiful my hair is now, long layers, volume, and some curls at the ends. I really recommend this Salon & Spa.

Worst haircut of my life! I made an appointment online, when I got there they said there was no record, but they had «someone» available. (Nit the someone I read reviews about and selected, just someone)
I should have listened to my gut and left then. But I really needed a trim, and I was already there.
She didn’t speak English, NOT AT ALL! Another reason to leave, but I was already washed and in the chair.
Then, what was supposed to be just a trim became the «Rachel» cut on crack. Layers everywhere. There are layers in the back that are shorter than my bangs.
I couldn’t even say anything. I just paid and ran out. The damage was done.
I feel like they asked the cleaning lady to cut my hair.
I’ll have to wear my hair up for the next 3 months at least.

I go in for the Diamond Bright facial which Escarle modifies for my skin type and every single time I’ve been very pleased. The staff goes out of their way to make you feel relaxed. I love that it’s small and intimate, so I don’t feel like my service is ever rushed. Price are excellent. Next on my list to try is a massage.

For me Alira’s Spa is «the place «. If you Are looking for a professional, excellent costumer service, and you want to feel like a Queen, this is a Must place to Enjoy a well deserved facial, Massage, hair style .
I Was referred to Alira’s by my sis, everytime I Was on vacation on Houston, she Will have a scheluded something special for me.
The décor, service and even products your Body or hair recommend by Scarlet and her Team are Just amazing for my Body, Mind and Spirit.

I came to Alira with my sisters to celebrate our birthdays. Everyone was really kind and attentive to whatever inquiries we had. I had gone to a spa the week before and it was not a delightful experience, however at Alira, the massage therapist did a phenomenal job! It was also my first time getting a facial, and while I have heard that the blackhead cleansing part can be uncomfortable, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience the entire time! Definitely the place to be if you want to pamper yourself! :)

I was given a massage, facial and hair cut/​style for my Christmas/​Birthday gift from my mother, bless her heart. I really appreciated the effort, but it was not the BEST experience ever.
My massage was ok. Not the best I have ever had and the «aroma» therapy was not too aromatic, maybe it was the smell I chose (orange blossom). I was tag shocked when I went to the counter to clear the balance, but I guess it’s the boutique experience you pay for.
Next week I scheduled my facial and hair cut/​style. Facial was great. Super soft touch. Loves, and the relaxation room is cute and dim.
My hair cut was nice too. I like the technique and after washing it our it looks good and easy to style. A lot better than the tangles I came in with. I am very sad to report that my dismay came when my stylist severely burnt my forehead while curling my hair! OUCH. Literally I screamed (baby whine). It was My Birthday too! So all my birthday weekend I had to walk around with a GIANT burn on my forehead. I couldn’t tell if everyone was staring at me for my phone number or wondering if my bf beat me. HA, but still not cool bro.

One more time I have to say that Alira is the best place to go for Hair cut, massages, facial and now I’m trying the cavitation and back wax. The service is just the best, friendly staff and very relaxing atmosphere. If you haven’t go, it is about time.

I had two massages here at Alira and both were beyond my expectations. The first massage was a couples massage which I went with my girlfriend and it was so soothing and relaxing we left feeling so good. The second massage I had was a combination of Swedish and deep tissue and I loved it I never had a deep tissue before I wasn’t sure what to expect but It released so much stress of been holding into for months I book another appointment because I feel amazing!!! …Not to mention Alira has a verity of services and an excellent customer service two thumbs up

I bought a facial as a gift (and my giftee said the facial was fine), but what made me upset was the facialist at Alira knew that the facial was a gift and tacked on an extra service without asking me. I signed up for a $ 100 facial, but when I saw the check it was for $ 130 (she had added a microdermabrasion without asking me). Since the giftee was standing right next to me I didn’t want to start an argument so I let it go, but it really made me mad because the facialist must have known I couldn’t make a scene with the other person there. I won’t go back there any more and will tell my friends not to go there.
Also, the place was nice, but nothing to write home about. And the prices are higher than nicer places in Houston.

Escarle and her team are truly 5 star. The Alira experts know that we all need a spa day and they are at the door to greet you with open arms. Hair, massage, facial, I left feeling like a new woman. I can’t wait to bring my boyfriend back for a couples massage and my sister to get a facial. Some may think that treating yourself to a spa day is a luxury, but I belive that it is a necessity.

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 someone else!

Loved the whole experience and loved my haircut. It was my birthday and they made me feel at home with friends while making me look beautiful. I joined the membership program and I can’t wait to start taking advantage of all the benefits for me and my friends. BTW, the mimosa was delicious!!! Thank you girls!!!

I have tried eternal beauty facial, deep cleansing facial, sport massage, aromatherapy massage, deep tissue and swedish massage and a couple hair blowout … I definitely I love this place … The best of the best Spa in Houston!!!

Love this place! Love the staff, services offered, products, and the coffee/​cappuccino while you wait ;)

Dayve at the front desk will always welcome you with a smile, she is attentive and professional so thats a great way to start!
I had my massage with Alex and also with Yvette both masseuses were really good and professional — I really left the spa with a «feel good» mood — I will try Gaby’s massages next time.
I also had several facials with Gaby, very professional at all times and she is not trying to sell you products, she may give you recommendations on the products she used if you ask her. Gaby is always warm and attentive yet professional at all times.
I also had a Kerastase conditioning treatment and later my hair dryed and straighten, Diego took the time to make it look styled without burning my scalp or my ears, the Kerastase treatment he used made my hair feel smooth and shiny.
Jeremiah has done my eyebrows ever since I started going to the spa and he does a great job with my uneven eyebrows, given a good «frame» to my my small eyes!
I had a body scrubbing with Yvette and the experience was also great! this scrubbing is followed by a relaxing massage with the application of natural oils, leaving my skin feeling smooth.
I have used the products they have available, as recommended by Escarle at my request, the Sothy’s line has worked well with my facial skin, a local butter scrubbing featured in O magazine, and other Kerastase hair conditioning treatments. The prices are either equal or less then the other lines I used in the past.
I also attended an event held at the Spa promoting a line of make up from a local entrepreneur make up artist Jentrey, she was present at the shop to go over with you her make up line and several techniques on how to apply it to your specific needs. I don’t use much make up and I have plenty from my last visit to Sephora but definitely this is a line to try since its made all of minerals ingredients.
My sister, my cousin, my mother and my friends have tried their coloring, facials and massage services and we are all very satisfied with the results!
Since my first and last visit I see consistency and improvements, a great dedication to what they do — I try to visit and have a ME time at Alira Spa at least once a month!

First, I want to be completely straightforward about the outcome. I received a full refund of fifty dollars for the last waxing I received here.
However, I will also say that my skin was literally ripped from my face twice on two different occasions. Two different people had worked on my face. When I complained, the owner placed the responsibility on the sensitivity of my skin for my negative experiences. She was not gracious in her response, nor was she apologetic. In fact, I would say that without sending the photo of my face, I do not think she would have believed what I said.
On the positive side, the receptionist is really lovely. She is always friendly and remembered my name. The interior is beautiful. The salon is cozy and welcoming.

It’s been a little over a week and everything still looks great. I don’t know what magic was in Jeremiah’s spray bottle, but my hair looks and feels so healthy, and people keep telling me how good it looks. I couldn’t be happier.