Alayne White Spa

They read my Unilocal review and got back to me the next day to apologize and offer me a free service. That is the service I am used to! Thank you Alayne White.

My daughter comes here for facials. She hit a rough patch of breakouts this last year so I started her on a routine of facials every few months.
Right away when I called the spa I knew what service I wanted by visiting the helpful website. The call was friendly and welcoming. I decided to utilize getting her first appointment booked online and it was a breeze. A reminder confirmation email is sent a couple of days before your appointment, very smart! I clicked on confirm and was done.
The spa is flush with colors of light blues and whites very pretty. Since this was her first facial I gave her a run down of what to expect. The staff offered warm neck wraps while we waited and were very nice. Her spa technician introduced herself and briefly discussed her problem areas plus what products she currently uses as she went into the back for her treatment.
An hour plus my daughter comes out glowing, relaxed and smiling! She really enjoys her time here and I know her skin is reaping all the benefits. She’s had 3 visits so far all with the same tech besides once. They do show her the products they carry which is dermalogical, we have purchased a few of the products but she still uses some of her original products as well. I think it’s time I book a facial for me!

The Hot Cat is THE BEST BIKINI WAX EVER! I have been getting Bikini waxes since I was a teenager. I ended up taking a hiatus for a few years because of a terrible experience and I was low on funds. I made an appointment online and used the coupon code for the 5% off. My appointment was not until 5:30 but I was out of work early and stopped in to ask if there was any way I could get my brows done too. I waited about 15min and then they took me in for both services early. My esthetician Katlyn was wonderful! She made me feel comfortable and was fast and efficient. It has been almost a week have I have has NO reaction to the wax. I will be returning here for as long s I live in RI!

I’ve heard quite a bit about this spa. I received a pedicure here that was complimentary because they made a scheduling mistake. I was supposed to get the Beyond Belief pedicure as a push gift but they booked it in Bristol and didn’t tell me! Needless to say I was truly looking forward to 2 hours of luxury not a basic pedicure. Well was I in for a treat! The regular 1 hr pedicure in Prov was oustanding! I’ve never been so pampered while getting a pedi!
I left on cloud nine and couldn’t wait for The Beyond Belief in Bristol! It was out of this world! Complete and utter luxury for 2 hours! This is my new favorite place! I’m an esthetician and very picky with my facials. The best facial is next on my list!!!

This was my first visit. I was late because I plugged in the wrong address and they helped me de stress the second I entered the building. My facial started off w a nice warm table. lots of massage and hot stones used during massage. Extractions were painless and my scalp massage cured my day long headache. I booked my next facial in a couple months. Simply awesome

Hard to book and prices are very high. Also, the names of services are not that specific or professional to me. I want to know what products are used and exactly what to expect. You don’t get that here. And if you call, the receptionist won’t take the time to explain everything and acts like she’s too busy for you. Also, not the most man friendly establishment. Everything is overly girly, including the website. Within ten seconds of looking, my boyfriend was not having it.

I received a gift card from my boyfriend to go here a few years ago– what a great gift! I had one of the most luxurious pedicures I’ve ever had (and the dollar amount to match) but I had the gift card!
I did get a massage here later with the rest of the balance. I guess there’s no such thing as a bad massage (excuse me, yes there is) but this was a pretty mediocre massage… I enjoyed it… but for the $ 130 they were asking for it, I wouldn’t go treat myself to one out of my own pocket.
The place is very cute and if you can afford the amenities, this is a very nice and cute place. But too pricey for me on a regular basis.

I had the «Best» facial the other day. It was my first facial so I don’t have anything to compare it to but I absolutely believe it is the best facial you can have. From the moment you walk in you are pampered. They hang your coat, offer you water and a wonderful heat wrap for your neck.
Jackie did my facial and she was terrific. I was nervous and self-​conscious but she put me at ease. She asked me some questions about my skin care routine (don’t have one) and explained what to expect. The facial itself was relaxing and so much more than a facial. From the hot stone massage, the foot massage, the scalp massage — every new thing was surprising and amazing. I never thought a hair brush could feel so good.
At the end Jackie recommended some Dermalogica products to use. She showed me three items and then tactfully suggested the one to start with so I didn’t have to break the bank. My hair was a wreck but having read the reviews I was ready with a baseball cap in the car. They offered to do my makeup before I left which was a nice touch.
It’s a few days later and my skin looks great. I’ve been doing the skin routine Jackie recommended and even picked up some different makeup tricks. I’m looking forward to going back in a couple months.

I meant to update last month, my apologies in advance to Alayne White Spa (AWS).
Literally less than 12 hours after I posted the original review back in March 2014 I received an email from the Spa. They apologized for my dissatisfaction pertaining to the Hot Cat. I was totally impressed! They made things right and offered to have me return and try that service again. In my opinion, AWS went above and beyond with their customer service AND customer satisfaction.
As I stated in my original review that I was hesitant to give the spa 4 stars since I am totally in love with them. A HUGE thanks to AWS for their prompt communication to make sure I was satisfied a customer. I am a repeat customer and have already booked a few pedicures through the summer.
As always, I will update my review if it is needed.

If you have any second thoughts about booking a service here, for any reason, just toss it aside. I got the delicious package and it was worth every penny. I am highly stressed and have bad anxiety but by the last half hour of this amazing service I was dozing in and out of sleep. Talk about relaxed, I loved it.

Outstanding from start to finish!
My appointment was for a facial and wow did I get so much more. I was greeted pleasantly and waited only a few minutes before I was escorted into a small cozy peaceful room. I was very upfront with her about one part of a facial that I did not like, the head massage! I asked her to please skip it and she offered an arm and shoulder massage in its place. It was fantastic and long! She must have massaged me for 20 minutes. When I left I felt relaxed, rejuvenated and pretty!
I can not say enough good things about Alayne White Spa and I am so excited to use my birthday gift certificate next week!

Oh man. Yep. «The Best Facial You Will Ever Have» is just that. I had a terrible experience with a previous facial somewhere else that left me in tears during the extractions — but not here! Everything was relaxing, relaxing, relaxing. I believe my «spa goddess» was Aurelie (this is a delayed review, as I came here in October), and she was incredible. There was almost an artistry to the way she used her hands. I’m don’t live in Providence, but the next time I’m in town I am absolutely booking another facial here.
The only downside was that I didn’t care for the products that were recommended to me. One was a daily microfoliant that I use once in a while and is alright, and the other is an exfoliating mask that I tried twice and it really stung my face each time. Yikes. So I kind of wasted some money there.

I received a gift certificate to Alayne White Spa and used it for a «Beyond Belief Pedicure» at the Providence location. Now, I am not a big spa person, but both the staff at the spa and the treatment might change that! The treatment was one of the most relaxing hours I had in a long time. The technician was excellent and was very careful to check her product labels when she learned I have an allergy.
I never thought I would enjoy a pedicure as much as this, but it truly «beyond belief» with a leg, foot, arm, hand, scalp and shoulder massage, as well as paraffin on the feet and hands. I am now a believer and hope to return soon for another «treat» and would highly recommend you give it a try as well!

My husband surprised me with a gift certifiate for the Most Amazing Pedicure. This was by far one of the top MOST relaxing 2 hours of my life. From the moment you walk in, you are pampered. It’s as if you are in your own world where nothing else matters while your toes, feet, legs, and even hands are pampered. Ally did a superb job in being friendly and cheery to make me instantly feel at ease throughout the whole experience. My feet are still thankful to her and her skill in pampering them :)

I came here for a lower-​leg wax — couldn’t get an appointment the week I wanted at my regular Boston salon, and figured since I was in the area it would be good enough. How hard can it be to wax a lower leg? Well, apparently, very.
It was the most painful leg wax I’ve ever had — I’m not sure if it was the quality of the wax, the temperature, or the skill of the esthetician, but it was worse than any waxing I’ve ever had done. And after it was over, my legs weren’t even close to smooth — in fact, a lot of my hair had been broken instead of being pulled out, so I had the equivalent of stubble, immediately after walking out of the salon.
What a shame — not only was it painful and a waste of money, it’s going to take me several months for all the hair to grow back on the same cycle so that my regular waxer can get my legs smooth again.
I don’t remember the name of my waxer, but I wouldn’t trust anyone at a salon that employs anyone so incompetent anyway.

One of the items on my winter bucket list, most of which is focused on «self-​improvement» both internally and externally, is getting a professional makeup lesson. So, in my quest to beautify myself in this new year, I finally bit the bullet and set up an appointment for a professional makeup lesson at Alayne White Spa in Providence, which based on its reputation and reviews, is one of the best in town.
In preparation for the lesson, I washed and moisturized my face and pulled my hair back. I arrived right on time, and was greeted by the makeup artist, Jenna, who turned out to be awesome. The first thing she did was put one of those microwaveable aromatherapy heat packs around my neck– awesome right? She was so sweet and very encouraging, especially when I expressed how much I lacked in the makeup application talent department.
The flow of the lesson was as expected. She asked me first about my history with makeup, and I told her it was pretty limited. I also expressed how overwhelming the whole makeup application process was to me, which is why it was something I avoided for so many years. She basically calmed my nerves and said there’s no right or wrong and essentially it is a lot of trial and error to see what works best for you. Then, she asked what sort of makeup look I was after. I stated that I wanted a very natural look that enhanced my features and that could be turned a bit more dramatic if needed for nighttime. After this initial discussion, she got to work!
What I liked about Jenna was she asked me how comfortable I was with certain makeup products, like foundation or concealer, and then gave me her honest opinion on whether she thought I needed them. She started with the foundation concept. I told her I didn’t like the idea of heavy foundations, and she agreed I didn’t actually need them. She recommended and applied a tinted moisturizer (from Dermalogica and I loved it!) that blended into my skin perfectly. She informed me I didn’t need concealer, which I was happy to hear since I wasn’t interested in having it applied!
Next she swept my cheeks with a nice rosy blush, right on the apples of my cheeks. Then, we moved to the eyes, which is the area I really wanted to focus on and learn about. I informed her I liked a bit of a smoky look, but more of a daytime smoky look! She took me through the steps of applying eyeshadow and eyeliner on one eye, and guided me as I tried it out on myself on the other. I was so scared to do it myself, but with her expert guidance, it came out pretty good! Here’s the eye shadow palate we used– we focused on the lightest shade over the entire lid, a plum shade and a dark brown shade. I loved that combo on my eyes!
After they eyes were done, she then asked me about lips. I told her I actually really disliked anything on my lips, and she totally understood. Lipstick and glosses are annoying to me– they get everywhere, and given the fact I drink so much, it’s almost not worth applying since it rubs off. She recommended simple chapstick if I ever felt like giving a little something to my lips.
We also discussed the use of powder– that for me it wasn’t necessary since I was going for more of a dewy, moisturized look. Plus, I have dry skin, and powder tends to look flaky on me. At that point, my lesson concluded. I have to say, my face looked incredible and she did an awesome job. She also sent me on my way with some Dermalogica skin care samples, which was pretty awesome! Jenna later followed up with me with an email containing all the products she used on me and instructions on how to use them.
I am so pleased with Alayne White Spa and Jenna in particular. She was so nice and very helpful! She was also very knowledgeable and really gave me the confidence to go out on my own and try all her techniques out! In fact, today, I am hitting up Sephora to buy myself some products to play around with, and I am so excited to do so!
The only tiny thing that could have been improved was the variety of shades and products Alayne White had to offer. For example, they didn’t have black eyeliner– only navy– which was odd to me. Even Jenna acknowledged that she didn’t have as much to work with as she would like to. All in all, that wasn’t a big deal for me, but it could be an issue for someone with a different complexion.
I am really so stoked to take my new makeup knowledge and apply it. This was truly one of the best beauty experiences I have ever had, and if you have ever considered getting a professional makeup lesson, I highly recommend you hit up Alayne White to do so!

I’ve come here for facials, specifically «The Best Facial You Will Ever Have» which included massage and hot stones. I ended up being soooooo relaxed toward the end that it was tantamount to suspended animation and/​or coma and/​or nappy time with warm milk and a blankie (yep, I basically fell asleep as I was getting the facial). oh, and my skin glowed and hair looked really good by the time I finally pulled myself together enough to get up and leave (but you know I didn’t want to).

After reading so many positive reviews about this place on Unilocal,I decided to book a bikini wax. Tried to book with Kristine given how many awesome reviews she had, which must be true because the only availability she had was a random mid-​day Tuesday that didn’t work with my schedule. So I booked with Ally instead for a «basic» wax. This was not my first wax, but was the first I’d had in over a year, and afterwards I had somewhat mixed feelings.
The good: I thought the price for a basic bikini wax ($ 25) was very reasonable, especially because their definition of basic means taking off a lot more than I anticipated. Parking is easy to find, and the salon itself is clean and cozy.
The bad: Ally was pretty cold, which is unfortunate considering you’re already in a pretty uncomfortable position during a bikini wax. Most waxers I’ve had will make conversation with you while they’re waxing, will press down on the spot they just waxed to help alleviate the pain, and will generally be as comforting as possible given the circumstances. Not Ally! That girl is all business and gave one word answers when I tried to make conversation.
Overall the wax was pretty good in terms of shape and efficiency, but I was so weirded out by Ally’s unfriendly nature that I either won’t be back, or might just wait until Kristine is available.

Another seven months in, and I feel that this review is worth updating. What I’m about to share with you is actually pretty interesting.
As I’ve mentioned before, for me turning thirty meant developing acne for the first time in my life. Frustrating, embarrassing, painful acne. Products designed for such a problem left my face inflamed, red and dry, which only exacerbated the issue. Don’t even get me on the healing process, which took FOREVER. Enter the amazing aestheticians of Alayne White Spa, who were sincere in wanting to help me.
After a few initial visits with the fancy facials, I had an appointment with Kristine. Still keeping with the relaxing, pampering treatments we all love, she took the time to thoroughly examine my skin to really focus on the issue I was obsessing over. Her diagnosis was not only dry, sensitive skin but also hormonal acne. I was encouraged to immediately change all of my treatments to gentle, creamy products that would coddle, soothe and hydrate the skin. My appointments were also changed to only the treatments that would target my problem, which saved me money and time. This all helped a great deal, but I was still experiencing that deep, painful cystic acne along my jaw line, so she broke it down for me and suggested that I go to my OB/​GYN to explore birth control pills to help with the hormonal fluctuations that were no doubt causing the problem. Talk about getting to the root, being extremely helpful and totally honest.
My skin is now close to perfect. Seriously. I completely credit Kristine with this transformation, because she not only cares for my skin, but she teaches me how to care for it, too. She customizes each treatment so that I get the most out of my time there and the money I spend, and has come to know what triggers my inflammation, speeds up my healing or will give me just the right balance of hydration. She even figured out the perfect sunscreen solution for me, which is nothing short of a miracle as I’m actually allergic to most ingredients used in sunscreens.
Also worth mentioning: Their new masseuse. Ohmygodohmygod. I spent ninety minutes with Jan yesterday, and I swear to you all, I caught myself drooling at one point. I was so relaxed and zoned out I lost myself in the moment, even though she was diggin’ deep to get out some of my mega knots. She’s got a great massage technique that balances relaxation and treatment, which is perfect for me.
I’m more than happy to visit this spa every four to six weeks for a little pampering and maintenance. It’s cheery, peaceful, and everyone there is friendly and sincere. If you have the chance to meet Ms Alayne White herself, you’re in for a treat — this woman is a dynamo and will bend over backwards for her clients.
Another five stars, ladies!

Oh-​em-​gee! …It really was the best facial I’ve ever had!
I was in need of a good facial and for some reason decided to branch out from my regular spa. When I realized that Alayne White offered ”the best facial you’ve ever had” and all of the added bennies (keep reading) I knew I was in for a big treat.
This facial included a scalp massage, shoulder massage, foot scrub, foot massage and hot stone arm massage. Ah-​mazing!!! I’ve never felt so pampered before in my life!
When I walked in I was adorned with a heated neck wrap, beverage and a few mins later was escorted to my room. The bed was heated, hot stones were put under my palms, my body began to relax and the facial and extra services were fantastic. I can’t say enough wonderful things.
My Estitician, Corey, was friendly, knowledgeable and did a phenomenal job. The entire experience at Alayne White was above and beyond, TOP NOTCH. I can’t say enough about this wonderful spa morning.