Life Spa

This spa has one of the best massage therapist. If you are looking for great massage always look for Olena. Thanks for great massages… I feel soooo good! :-)

I signed up for Lifetime fitness in Schaumburg today, and absolutely loved everything about the facility. I received the tour, including checking out the salon. During my consultation for a membership I was told I would receive a total of 50 «Lifetime Bucks» that I could use towards any service, including the salon. We were given additional coupons, and a pricing pamphlet. The pamphlet stated that hair color services are $ 50. I politely asked if I could use my 50 Lifetime bucks towards a hair color, and the receptionist snapped that hair color actually starts at $ 75. This definitely turned me off, since the pamphlet with the $ 50 price was sitting right on the counter, and they are continuing to pass it out! Why would a business blatantly lie about their pricing???
I don’t think I will be trusting this salon, since they are clearly not being transparent.

«Look at this stuff, isn’t it neat? Wouldn’t you think my collection’s complete? Wouldn’t you think I’m the girl… The girl who has everything? «- The Little Mermaid song, I am now basically a Little Mermaid… I LOVE MY NEW locks, and feel like the girl, the girl who has everythiiing thanks to amazing hair colorist Marie at the Life Spa!
I LOVE the Aveda Life Spa in Life Time Fitness!
I was initially nervous about switching from the colorist I have used for the last couple years at the Asha Aveda Salon in Streets of Woodfield, but she was gone on Maternity leave, and I needed a new lady, fast! (Not dissing Asha Aveda, still a very nice salon, just wanted to try somewhere new)
So I spoke to the manager Casey, a lovely sweetheart who never forgets a face, (or hair!) and showed her pictures of what I would like to have done, and asked her who she would recommend to best fit and be most comfortable to help me achieve the specific look I wanted (see my pics I posted here!) and she immediately, and without question recommended «Marie» for me! I do believe Marie is a «Senior Stylist» or something similar to that and let me tell you, she has mad skills!
Jamie at the front desk patiently helped me search through Marie’s schedule to find a time soon that matched up with my schedule, I just couldn’t wait any longer, I was dying to get my hair color done… just beyond excited! I was able to get in very soon, it was like 2 days later, for a very early morning appointment on account of my very long very thick hair.
When I arrived that morning, Marie greeted me and seated me down in her station, and I pulled out my photos, and my pinterest board pictures of ohh about 100 pics of inspiration for the right shade of red, and the look I wanted to achieve. I was so nervous because I’ve seen the communication go so wrong before between client and stylist, and they end up just doing what they think will be «best» without listening to what their client truly wants… I don’t mean here, or even the other Aveda in Schaumburg, just… previously… and it’s horrifying, especially for such a big, drastic, bright change! You want it to go smoothly…
AND IT ABSOLUTELY DID! WITHOUT A HITCH!!!
She showed me their hair color sample swatches and once she had a good idea of exactly the red shade I had in mind, she popped in the back to quickly mix up the custom color, while I looked in the mirror and said farewell to my faithful all blonde locks.
The girl working at reception (who’s name now slips my mind, I’m so sorry, I’m usually really good at making mental note of names so I can mention their amazing work in my reviews!) offered me a beverage, and she even went over to the LifeCafe to grab me a coffee (on account of it being hella-​early morning… well, in my book… this girl needed some coffee stat) which was delish, I have never had coffee from the LifeCafe in LTF before, and it did not disappoint!
Once the color was mixed, Marie and I got to chatting, like ladies do when at the salon, and she is a super cool chick! We had a good time learning about each other’s lives as our sure to be long-​time client-​stylist relationship blossomed, and she was painting what looked like blood on my head, wasn’t weird at all, because I was so super excited, and felt I trusted her to help me with the super fun red-​blonde ombré look I wanted! (again, check out the pix. before & after. omg love it!)
Once all the color was applied, I only had to sit for like… 15 minutes maybe? for it to finish processing, can’t remember the exact time… then it was time to head back to the bowl to wash out!
Having someone else wash your hair feels simply maaagical. like a mini-​massage for your scalp…
Marie custom chose from their long line of products my shampoo & conditioner, and I learned that since Red is the fastest color to fade, washing it in cool/​cold water will help lock in the color longer, and fade less… AWESOME!
After washing all the color out, we headed back to her station where she round-​brushed-​blow-​dried my hair into the most beautiful, sleek style… once it was finally starting to dry I could see the finished color…
and
OHH MAAHH GOSH!
IT WAS PERFECT!
EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED!!! EXACTLY!!!
I was so relieved, and elated at my new look, it seriously could have turned to a scary shade, or had the risk to look something fiercely funky, but Marie’s expert skills made it absolutely 100% perfect and just what I wanted!
I cannot thank her enough, I LOVE LOVE LOOOOVE IT!!! I absolutely will be back to entrust the coloring of my little mermaid locks to her skillful hands!
Give ‘em a try, they have great prices, and the Life Spa is staffed by a wonderful group of ladies!
Thank you for an absolutely amazing experience! :-D