Waterfall Salon & Spa

Waterfall is wonderful! I have very curly hair and my friend recommended Christina. I’ve been getting the Coppola treatment here for the last year and a half and LOVE it! The products are all great, and I feel like I’m being good to my hair despite coloring and the keratin treatments. It’s a nice atmosphere and convenient location with lots of parking. Plus Christina is a sweetheart!

Started going to Waterfall some years back after bouncing around from Placerville/​Cameron Park salon to salon for the better part of a decade after moving here in 2000. Carol Lynn really gets hair. Especially my crazy hair. She knows how to listen and then works her professional magic. She is great all with all types of hair, as are the other stylists at Waterfall, whether you need a good cut, maintenance, and/​or color. My husband sees Kelly for eyebrows, ears, and nose hair. At 70 he is still looking youthful, and I love her facials. Additionally, with a massage therapist and a mani/​pedi specialist, it is a lovely spot for a spa day. I especially love that it is an Aveda salon and offers a good supply of wonderfully scented Aveda products! If you haven’t tried Waterfall yet, it is about time. You won’t be sorry you did!

I’ve used Waterfall Salon’s hair and pedi services for years. Always great, consistent work. Very relaxing atmosphere, and the entire staff strives to make me feel comfortable. Special thanks to Carol Lynn (hair stylist) and Melissa (mani-​pedi expert).

I used Waterfall when they first opened 25 years ago. At that time, Carolyn did my hair, and I was so impressed with her cuts! I moved away, but came back in 2011, and booked again. This time Christina was my stylist. She is so competent, warm, and easy to work with. I also had pedicures and facials, and was so pleased with the service. Now, I’m finally moving back again to retire. And, I’ll be booking my appointments with Waterfall Salon & Spa. I am so impressed with the owner and her staff. They are always punctual. And I love Aveda products.

I have been to this salon a few times for pedicures and recently I went in for a manicure. I had a manicure with another salon using a gel product and I was wanting to have the gel removed. Even though Melissa wasn’t the one who did the original manicure, she went above and beyond in removing the gel product. She was patient and I never felt like the process, which was lengthy, was a bother to her. The pedicures I have received from Melissa have always been wonderful, she gives you a lot of time and you will never feel rushed. My experiences are Waterfall have always been relaxing. Enjoy!

I walked in with long dry ugly hair. I walked out with bouncy layers and sexy bangs! I love my hair and so does everyone else. What a life changing experience. It’s just amazes me how a haircut can literally change everything. I’ve been single with no potential dates and bam got my haircut by Carolynn and now I have them lining up! Looks like 2011 is going to be a great year! Thanks Carolynn for the best hair cut of the century!

After years and years of searching I finally found a hair stylists and her name is Carolyn at Waterfall Salon!
If you want to get your hair done by one of the best hair stylists around I suggest you go see her as soon as possible.
Waterfall is a relaxing atmosphere that offers Aveda products and friendly service, which I absolutely love.

I had a Brazilian wax last week and am so satisfied. Upon arrival I welcomed with a glass of wine. The estetitian was friendly, cool and quick. There is no doubt that I will be back for more!

UPDATE: This review pertains to services provided by Marina, who has since moved out of Waterfall and now operates her own business, Aesthetics by Marina, also in Placerville.
I first booked an appointment here for a Brazilian wax based on the review of another member that no longer appears to be on the site. If you took their recommendation, however, be ware!
I have come here twice. The first was for a Brazilian wax that went terribly wrong. I used to go to Kintara but it just got too far away when I moved to Placerville. I was able to get a appointment within a week of calling Waterfalls and met with a very nice lady who I would highly recommend — but NOT for Brazilian waxing. She used the exact same type of wax on my entire area and I had to tell her to stop halfway through because of pain. The wax sealed itself to my skin and would not properly remove my hair. Every section was a rip-​rip-​rip as she slowly attempted to ease the air-​tight seal between my skin and the wax in order to loosen enough to grab, which then ripped off in her hand in tiny pieces. She would then repeat. The process was slow and extremely painful. I have a high pain tolerance and knew this was not something I was going to stand for after the relative comfort of Kintara Day Spa or waxing at Byuti (both in Sacramento). She was very nice when I told her to stop and of course comped the service that day.
She asked me back for another complimentary service and I took her on her offer of a free facial. I was extremely impressed! It was relaxing, i was comfortable, and my skin looked a THOUSAND times better within just a few days and stayed that way for several weeks. I will definitely go back for another facial — but NOT for a brazilian.

So there comes a time when a city dwelling gal just has to get away from it all. Even for the weekend; a breath of fresh air, just some time to get away from the city, the bay. :)
Welcome to this salon and day spa. A true breath of fresh air for a girl like me. I was up in the area visiting one of my best gal pals and she booked us pedicures there for Saturday afternoon. Approaching the spa was like so calming and relaxing, I could almost smell the lavender and aromatherapy oils before I stepped out of the car. The place used to look like an old Victorian home or old bed and breakfast. Very quaint, pretty flowers everwhere, you get the idea. Stepped inside to a very quiet, relaxing environment. They had a little table with some chairs and a little loveseat for us to wait at. They only had one nail esthetician working that day, Melissa. Normally, I would’ve been upset over the lack of staff, but that day, I had nothing but time on my hands. While waiting I perused their retail products, they have Aveda and Bumble and Bumble products there. Along with Aveda makeup, they also have little cute handmade accessories there too.
Finally time for my pedicure, Melissa, worked wonders on my feet. I had a cool washcloth saturated with the Aveda aromatherapy oil they chose that day, for me to inhale, put on my face, forehead, or neck. With the towel, a glass of cold lemon ice water, and someone giving me a pedi, all my stresses of «real life» were gone, gone, gone!
The pedicure was nothing short of amazing, great selection of OPI, and Aveda foot pampering products. Melissa really devotes her time and energy into each client, and gives extra attention to detail. The pedicure was, I thought, a great deal at $ 35.00. That included a callus removal, and a salt scrub.
They also have waxing, massages, hair, and makeup services. The ladies were beyond friendly, accomodating, and oh so sweet! I have already told my friend next time, we’re spending the whole day here; manis/​pedis/​massages, the works! Definitely a gem in the middle of the country! :)