Bella Donna Spa

The service was ok. Unfortunately, there was no real sense of sense of privacy and ability to relax because services were performed all in a completely open area.

I came to Bella Donna Spa for a Men’s Facial from their For Him services menu. I had never had a facial before, but wanted to try one. It was a great experience! Very relaxing. I had no problem making a same-​day appointment. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, starting with the receptionist. Marcie did my facial and she was excellent! Professional and personable. She explained each step of the procedure and made some recommendations on skin care. Outstanding overall. Bella Donna seems to have a regular clientele. I’ll plan to return.

Absolutely amazing spa! Living in Centreville, it is well worth the drive out to the Alexandria/​Kingstowne area because I know I will get the best spa experience possible! Their staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Not only do they provide top-​notch service but they’re knowledgeable about products/​post-​treatment processes to help get the most of your spa treatment. My personal favorite treatments are the massages — incredibly relaxing, awesome massage therapists and a great value!

I was very happy with the results of my mani/​pedi, though feel the price was excessive for what you receive. I got the spa pedicure and it was less of a spa pedicure than what I have gotten in regular nail salons for half the price. The nail technician did a good job, though I would suggest she keep her nails shorter as it actually hurt a couple times as her nails dug into my feet when she was painting them. Also, just petty things: don’t chew/​suck on candy when providing service to clients; don’t text on your cell phone. Those things make it very un-​spa like.
Also, what other reviewers have said: the storefront environment makes it very un-​spa like. You can hear conversations between staff and the staff room door was open and you could see/​hear the staff eating their lunch.
Again, happy with the results, but you pay spa prices for a non-​spa experience. Not super I’ll go back for nails.

Had a gift certificate. Easy to schedule appointments. Got a shellac mani and pedi. You get your nails done in the store front. Not private or very relaxing — chilly every time someone comes in and out. Also, the woman who did my nails didn’t even touch my cuticles, despite me asking her to clean them up. Within days the shellac was peeling at the corners because she got the polish on my skin and it started to pull off. Only good part was the warm neck pack they let you wear during your appointment. Overall, not impressed.

Very disappointed at the manicure I got at this place. I had to get the cuticles off myself when I got home. One of the most expensive manicure and the worse job. Never again.

This place needs more reviews I little hidden gem in a shopping center in Kingstowne. I got a gift card 6 months ago and finally used it. Had a massage yesterday by Tosoomoo (I may have this spelled wrong). She is from Mongolia and had such a unique technique that I fell asleep 3 different times during the1 hour massage! I am not a frequent person who gets massages because I am very very picky. The salon is very zen like and staff polite and courteous. The only reason for not giving full 5 stars I do like a spa that when you are finished with your massage there is a quiet area to relax and drink your water which this place does not have. But I will be back to see Tosoomoo.

I’ve been here for an eyebrow wax and a facial. The wax was sub-​par at best. The lady continued to criticize how I had been shaping my brows and left some hairs that I later had to tweeze myself. Not impressed.
This rating was mostly for the facial. I had Marcie and she was fantastic. I told her I had been stressed out and the facial was for de-​stressing. She did a great job assessing my skin and the neck and shoulder massage portion was amazing. I was sure that had to have been the end of the facial but it kept going. And all that for only $ 90! Afterwards, my skin was the softest it’s ever been, and I’ve been to other expensive spas for facials. They also gave me some samples of the products she used on my face to try at home. I was very impressed, and I will be back!

I was impressed by the environment there, but not by the results. I went in for a mani/​pedi and my nails were uneven and the polish wasn’t applied properly. The nail technician seemed uninterested in the work.
I did, however, like the warming neck wrap they put on, as well as the paraffin wax– neither of which I asked for– though both were welcome.
Please note that they will try to accommodate you if you do not have an appointment. However, I’ve been in there twice without one and been told they couldn’t accommodate the services I was asking for. which is my fault for not having foresight– I know!
I wish the results lived up to the posh environment this salon seems to present. I’m new to the area and was looking for a go-​to relaxation spot.

I have tried several different lash extensions but this is by far my favorite place to get them done at. The front desk staff is always welcoming and nice and the establishment is maintained very well. Deanna is absolutely amazing and does such a great job on my lashes. When I’ve gotten them done at other places, it would look uneven, poke my eyes, or start twisting around after a few days but the lashes Deanna puts on stays on for weeks and refills are definitely such a bargain! This is definitely my go-​to place for lashes!

This review isn’t for the Spa per se; it’s for Jana (pronounced Yanna), the most delightful and talented masseuse I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. I received a full body massage with hot stones. Jana was attentive, friendly, and extremely skilled. Her methods for working out the kinks in your back, neck, or elsewhere are beyond compare. At times, it felt as though I was being pampered by multiple people rather than one. I emerged from the experience relaxed and rejuvenated. Jana, through her meticulous efforts, put me in such a good mood that I walked out of the Spa ready to take on the day with a smile on my face. I highly, highly recommend her services.

I had a massage with Jennifer yesterday. It was wonderful!

I had an appointment scheduled today and I was using part of my gift package from a friend. My masseuse had an emergency and had to stop halfway through my massage. Her name was Genene and she was very apologetic. I completely understand that things just come up so it wasn’t too off putting for me. I assumed we would simply reschedule, no biggie. When I came out of the room I was greeted by the store manager/​owner and she took excellent care of me. I was comped a massage to schedule at my convenience and my gift package was still available for my use as well. I don’t think they could have handled this situation any better! Looking forward to my next massage :)

I went back to Lauretta for a second time and she is just a wonderful massage therapist! Knows exactly what she is doing and adjusts her technique to your individual needs. The salon is very relaxing, quiet, attentive, and most important of all clean! I have not tried their other services but Lauretta’s massages are definitely fantastic.

The massage was great. The staff talking loud after being asked to be quite by massage therapist was disturbing. Also spa needs to let people know they only do cash tips. Also warm water after the massage was a surprise.

my bf made a last minute reservation for an hour long, deep tissue massage. The price seemed expensive at first but was well worth it. Jesse was amazing, very professional, and put me in a dream-​like state when I was finished. after the massage, he gave me feedback on my body issues and what I need to work on. I am going back again.

I have been using Bella Donna for 5 plus years for eyebrow waxing. I am never disappointed with the results. The staff is friendly, sincere and punctual. Decent pricing and easy appointment making top off the experience. You can’t beat the location and quality.

Super happy with my experience. I will definitely go back and probably try more services too. This review is for an eyebrow and lip wax with Miriam on a Saturday afternoon.
I was looking for a new place, close-​by for waxing — so of course turn to Unilocal to see what’s around. The reviews for this place seemed pretty promising.
CUSTOMER SERVICE: When I called I spoke to a woman named Mary — very kind, professional, and helpful. I was so excited when they said they’d be able to see me same day!!! All of the employees at the spa seemed very professional.
SERVICE: I was really hoping to get Miriam based on the reviews I read on Unilocal,but since I was making a same day appointment I figured I wasn’t going to be picky. I was so happy she had availability. She was GREAT. She was very thorough and precise. She explained to me what to do after to reduce puffiness, soreness, and bumps. Four hours later you can barely tell I just had my lip waxed. She did a great job on my eyebrows. Very natural, clean look. (I was wayyyy past due for a shape up!)
PRICE: For me, the price seemed great! I used to go to Red Door — for the price of an eyebrow only waxing there, I got brow and lip.
DECOR: The inside was fine. Calming music playing. Seating area off the side. Everything seemed clean and tidy. Nothing stand out about the décor. But honestly… doesn’t make much of a difference to me.
BOTTOM LINE: I’ll go back!

My mother, my sisters, and I have been going to Bella Donna for a L-​O-​N-​G time now (if I said exactly how long I’d be giving away my age now wouldn’t I?!) Anyway, I really do enjoy going there for pedicures, manicures, facials, massages, body polishes, etc. Some thoughts:
PEOPLE: The folks that work there are really nice and friendly. They work very hard to make sure I am comfortable and happy. They have even gone out of their way on more than one occasion to fit me in.
DECOR: The décor is not as fancy as some of the spas in Old Town, for example, but the prices are very reasonable for the services provided. They (relatively) recently expanded the spa into the space next door, which makes for a much more spa-​like experience. I’d love to see them take over an even bigger space and REALLY make it nice.
HYGIENE: You are seated in a recliner for your pedicure. It’s not one of those all-​in-​one pedicure chair thingies. I prefer that they use the plastic bin (rather than the fancy looking «pedicure» chairs) because I am fanatical about hygiene. The plastic bins can be thoroughly washed out and disinfected. It is virtually impossible (with the pedicure chairs) to thoroughly disinfect because they’d have to clean out the water lines and everything else. Give me that plastic bin that I KNOW is clean. Foot fungus is no joke my friends! ;o)
PROBLEM: The only issue I’ve ever had (and it’s more of a minor annoyance than anything because it only applies when you are having a mani or pedi done) is that the reception desk is right in the middle of the spa. You can hear all of the activity at the front desk (receptionist on the phone, employee conversations with guests and other staff, etc.) You don’t hear any of that when you are in the treatment rooms, so it’s a relatively minor issue.
The only reason I didn’t give Bella Donna 5 stars is because it does not have the feel of a laid-​back spa retreat. I can still tell that I’m in the middle of the hustle-​bustle of Northern Virginia. Overall, though, this is a great place to go for those spa treatments that need to be done to maintain a beautiful existence. I moved away for awhile (job changes) and the first thing I did when I got back into town was set up an appointment at Bella Donna… That should say a lot. Enjoy!

I have been going here for over a year and a half and Miriam is definitely the girl for facials and eye brow/​lip waxing. She’s knowledgeable, timely and very friendly and pleasant to be around. And she doesn’t make the waxing hurt at all. A total gentle touch.
Pedicures and manicures are definitely not their thing, over priced and sloppy. Not worth the $$.