Essencials Day Spa

I was in town for a wedding this past weekend and decided to get a manicure prior to the ceremony. Since I was staying at the hotel right behind the spa I figured I would try it out. I called and made an appointment for 11:30. When I arrived I was told it would be a few minutes. A half hour later my manicure was finally underway. Since I was on a tight schedule (planned for an hour of time when I made the original appointment for 11:30, not expecting to wait a half hour) I didn’t have time for the full manicure experience, and ended up paying $ 23 for a sub-​par manicure. Not to sound like a snob, but I live in bergen county NJ and have never paid more than $ 15 for a manicure. The atmosphere of the establishment was ok, but the service for the prices they charge was less than desirable.

Over priced and charge 70% if you need to cancel! Even though I was signed up for a manicure and I have a broken finger.
I should also add that I tried to change the appt several days ago, they couldn’t do a massage, the couldn’t do a pedicure. Small and under staffed.
My manicurist was the only saving feature, she was very sweet and gentle with the broken finger!

I came here for my brother’s wedding. The woman who did my hair did a fantastic job and was very friendly. My hair stayed in tact for most of the night and even after a night of dancing. Unfortunately, I was not happy with my makeup. Apparently the owner of the salon was supposed to be my make up but something came up? I was sitting there waiting and then another girl came over (Susie?) and apologized and said she was stuck doing my make up and is not really the usual person that does it? It definitely didn’t make me feel comfortable hearing that. I told her I wanted light makeup and nothing «caked on» I don’t even wear a lot of make up in general besides primer and light foundation. As I was sitting in the chair, she used a few tools and I didn’t realize it but she was packing on all this makeup crap on my face. In the «light» in the salon, it looked fine but as soon as I went back to the hotel and looked in the mirror, I noticed my face complexion was super light and didn’t even match the color of my skin which was tanner. I looked like a clown! I didn’t really notice it until I went to the ceremony and looked in the mirror and noticed the mascara she put on kept running under my eyes so it looked like I had two black eyes. My face was super cakey with a completely different complexion of my skin. Luckily the ceremony was where my hotel room was so I ran back to the room and took off all the make up and put on my own make up myself!!! I even saw two pictures when I had the salon makeup and then my own makeup and it’s a complete 360!!! I don’t even think the girl understood what I was looking for and used my face as a pallet rather than I am trying to look presentable for my own brother’s wedding. It was so embarrassing for the ceremony to walk in and realize I looked like a made up clown. I’m not even sure what product they used, but it made my skin dry and my lips felt itchy. It was such a waste of my time and my money. I even gave her a tip thinking at that time it was done well but I wasn’t totally kidding myself as soon as I went into natural light in my room and at the ceremony. I’m not sure if I would return, especially after this make up disaster!

I have always been more than satisfied with Essencials Day Spa. I have been a customer there for many years now, enjoying services from facials, mani/​pedis, massages, waxing, to laser hair removal. The Spa Owner, Kelie, has always been extremely kind to me and has gone above and beyond so that every time I leave their spa, I feel like a million bucks! Their staff is sweet, helpful, and always provides excellent guidance on products and beauty tips (unfortunately not my forte, but I’m getting better). My boyfriend and I have had massages at the same time, and their staff accommodated us beyond expectation to ensure we had a special experience as a couple. My boyfriend always felt very comfortable, being new to spa services, and has continued to return given the quality of service he has received. I look forward to continuing with laser hair removal as it is such an amazing service to have available to us in Berkshire County under such affordable and pleasant circumstances. Thank you Essencials! What an amazing job to have — to make people feel better cared for, more beautiful, and more comfortable in their own skin.

Fantastic salon in the Berkshires for any pampering you may need! Friendly staff and family run and owned; they really know how to take care of you and make you look and feel beautiful!

I went here with my daughter for her first spa day. We had mini facials and a massage and a pedicure. The prices are in line with what I’m used to in the Boston area, and I got great service for that price. The facial and massage (Paula) were great. I went back myself for a longer massage later in the vacation week. This is easy to get to, good parking, and I would go again for the facial and massage. The pedicures were also very good.

Great place to get your hair, nails, and massage done. Highly recommend to anyone new in the area or just vacationing in the Berkshires.