Sasha Salon and Spa

Salon is very clean, relaxing. I had a massage with body scrub by Sophie. Wow. She’s awesome.

I’ve been coming here regularly for about a year now for my bikini waxes. Paula is a dream. She is quick and efficient and AMAZING! She’s also a sweetheart and always remembers me. The whole staff is warm and kind. It’s really clean and the prices are reasonable. I can’t imagine going anywhere else!

I visited the spa for the first time today, and had a body scrub and massage by Sophie. First time getting a body scrub, and Sophie was very clear she could always adjust pressure or «scrubbing» if I wanted. The scrub was followed by a great massage, this is the first time a masseur didn’t just «mirror image» the massage, but really focused on what each side of my body (especially my back) needed.
Sophie was very friendly and professional, and she made it clear that she could accommodate any preferences I had (lotion or oil?, do you want the bed heated (yes!), blanket or just drape). It was really fantastic.
The atmosphere is clean and warm, but not that exciting (but I guess you don’t want a relaxing spa to be too exciting). The women at the front counter were nice, you get offered ice water or tea when you arrive.
For me it was quite expensive ($ 163 for 90mins, plus tip), but I wanted to splurge and I think I got a great experience. I probably wont get the scrub that often, but I would go back and visit Sophie for another massage.

Love this salon. The salon is so clean and well maintained. My medi /​pedi was great and the nail technician Crystal Garcia was outstanding. I will definitely be getting my future services with her again. Highly recommend!

Go see Paula for a bikini wax. She is so quick, you barely feel it and does an exceptional job.
Good price too!

I came to Sasha for the first time last week – after finally getting completely fed up with Pyara, my waxing spot of the last two years, which has been going steadily downhill, in all ways – and was GOBSMACKED by how great it was! I saw Lena for a half leg and bikini wax, and it was the best waxing job I’ve ever had. In my life. And I’ve been waxing everything since high school. So more than twenty years. The hard wax they use here is much less painful but also works much better. And Lena was just amazing: She truly got every hair. Nothing broke off. I had no irritation or redness at all afterwards. She is also just plain nice, smart, funny, kind, and made the whole process fun. Yep, fun. It was so shockingly great that I made my next appointment on the spot and think I’m going to call and schedule a facial and brow shaping as well.
Go! Seriously! So much better than any other place I’ve tried. Anywhere!
Also, the people at the front desk: So nice, so helpful, so pleasant!

When I’m in town I come here for microdermabrasion and facials. Both have been great. Prices are pretty reasonable for the service. No push to try products but they will give suggestions if you want to know what they used and/​recommend. I personally like facials where they do a lot of extractions and if I explain this beforehand they do a good job (I hate paying just for someone to wash & massage my face!) I have used Lillian up for most services but she is leaving soon. I feel comfortable switching to someone else here… will update this review if it changes significantly :)

I have been a loyal customer of Sasha’s since I was in high school — 2 decades later I wouldn’t trust anyone else to do my facials or waxing. Tatiana is amazing!!!

I got a great massage here for a very reasonable price. It was easy to make an appointment, massage therapist was well trained and professional and I love the heated massage beds. I highly recommend!

I felt obligated to update my review from a year and a half ago because of how great the service was once again. Lilian, who did my facial, was fantastic throughout the whole process. I would recommend Sasha Salon and Lilian to anyone!

I had my brow and lip done by Lena she was so pleasant and very efficient. I have sensitive skin and the hot wax they use there is carefully applied and leaves very little redness. She took a little more off than I wanted (I asked for a full brow) but took her time. The price was affordable. I will definitely go back.

If you struggle with acne, go see Paula for a facial!!! I recommend choosing the all-​organic product option for the deep clean facial. It is less than $ 10 more and will nor irritate your skin. I went for the first time this past Saturday, and was so impressed by the spa.
The salon is immaculate, comfortable, and the service is very professional. The girl at the front desk (I think her name is Darien) is very sweet and helpful. Paula took time to look at my skin before beginning the facial and listened to my concerns.
The facial was very relaxing — lovely face and neck and massage! The extractions were thorough and Paula made sure I was not in pain. Visible difference in my skin right away!
What I appreciated most were Paula’s recommendations. She really knows and understands skin! She told me some foods to avoid that could be irritating my skin and explained why. I have had the experience at many salons of being pushed to buy products, but Paula told me how to work with what I already have. I so appreciated that! I booked another appointment on the way out ;)

First time coming here for a brazilian and I was nervous as hell. It had been 10 years since the last time I had this done. The lady was extremly friendly and did a great job. It did not hurt half as much as the first time I had it done, which was so painful it took me 10 years to gain the courage to come back for such a procedure. They accept a student discount so that’s great. They are just a little expensive but i guess you’re paying for great service and a great job.

Shellac manicures are supposed to last for two weeks. The one I got at this place is the only shellac that actually did last for that long. I love that they have many options of pretty neutral colors. I give 4 instead of 5 stars because it is hard to get an appointment and it is tad bit pricey.

The Brazilian Wax was amazing! A million thanks to Lena for her service. Definitely coming back for my next appointment

Nails: Marilene is absolutely AMAZING! I see her religiously for shellac manicures and pedicures. Marilene is meticulous about her work which results in long nail wear (3 – 4 weeks). Note: I only use CND shellac due to my chemistry; other gel brands peel off quickly). My nails are longer and stronger than ever before. She also helped me open up to using a variety of colors. If you can tolerate getting bombarded with compliments, go see her! She fills up quickly because she is the only nail technician which means great individualized attention.
Waxing/​Facials: Mary Kate is friendly, kind, patient, and very thorough. I’m no longer scared or timid of the Brazilian wax procedure because I know I am in good hands. As for facials, she helps me understand my skin and will not try to push unnecessary products — the one product I did buy I still use to calm breakouts.
Administrative: I am a such a regular that the ladies know my name and voice. It makes for a warm and welcoming environment. I appreciate the phone reminders and discounts for pre-​scheduling.

First time here getting a regular bikini wax done. Nervous as hell, but the staff was friendly, polite, and professional despite my complete ignorance and lack of appointment. They were able to squeeze me in before their closing time in 30 minutes, for which I was very grateful.
Mary Kate was so sweet, comforting, and cheerful that the process wasn’t even that bad. She applied pressure after removing each strip and was very reassuring the whole way through. Would highly recommend to all of my friends.
The store is tucked out of the way, and the lobby is clean and welcoming. They have a student discount for services above a certain amount. They also don’t take Discover.

I am downgrading my review to 4 stars. It would be 3, but I don’t really have the heart when my facials are still great. Both Olga and Nadia have left the salon which makes me so sad. They were the whole reason I go to Sasha! Both of them were too nice to say why they left but I am 99% sure it’s because of the harsh business practices of the owner, which I’ve experienced first hand with the many receptionists who’ve come in an out.
I was seriously considering not coming back after Olga left, but Nadia had left a couple months previously and Mary Kate started taking care of me. Mary Kate is a lovely person who does a great facial. The four stars are only for her. If she leaves I definitely won’t be coming back.
I stopped getting my nails done here and am now up at The Beauty Spa at Porter. Will do a review for them soon. They are awesome! Still, Olga has no replacement.
Seriously, if you are the owner and reading this, please treat your staff better!

NOT FOR WAXING!
I came here once and never came back. Why? Because it was the worst waxing I have ever gotten in Boston. The Eastern European (Russian I think) that did it was super super nice. She talked the whole time, and that’s why I feel kind of bad writing this. We got along very well. But thank god she was nice, because it took her 2 hours to do full arms and brazilian (it usually takes 45 min). 2 hours!!! She blamed me for it (that I have been waxing in a bad place…). I just think the wax they use if of bad quality and the place was kind of humid, so wax would get stuck so I had a couple bruises after the two hours. And it cost me over $ 100. Uffff, really not worth it.

I had to write an update because of my stellar experience yesterday.
I really needed a facial so I called on Thursday and was able to book an appointment with Lena on Friday. From the beginning of the experience to the end, I was smiling because Lena is AMAZING.
I had originally booked an ultrasonic facial but Lena said I’d probably need a deep pore cleansing (with manual extractions) so she kinda combined the two and did a little with the ultrasonic machine as well as some manual extractions. She was able to clear out some pesky pores and cysts that facialists at other salons were not able to do. She even gave me a tiny sample of their drying lotion and to take home, and that stuff is pretty powerful. Somehow I came out of the salon and my skin was actually GLOWING. I’ve had facials here before, and they were great, but I came out of this facial with Lena and yes, I had some red marks (I had some pretty ridiculous extractions that had to be made) but my skin has looked the best it has in a couple of months. I am amazed.
I am SO happy with my experience with Lena! The only downside to the experience was the lady at the front desk… who didn’t seem like she wanted to be there and wasn’t very nice.