Lafemme European Day Spa

I love this place and specifically the facials! They are so thorough and I leave with my skin feeling so clean and pores unclogged. I like the eye mask that is provided at the end. When it comes to extractions, I am a «get it done» kind of girl so this is the place for me. The atmosphere is great and I always feel comfortable and relaxed.

Awesome business! I’m sad they closed the original location. If I was still getting waxed I would go back to my girl Marina. Small businesses like La Femme make you feel welcomed and not rushed.

It was my birthday today and just had a baby 3 months ago. Definitely due for a massage and I was so excited to find this place soo close to my apartment on the west side of town. When I called to see if they had availability today the woman said they were only open on Sunday by appointment but they could see if someone could come in for me later in the day. They were able to accommodate me which was great and the owner or woman I spoke to said this would be the best massage I ever had!
I was soo disappointed!!! I must say that this was the worst massage I have ever gotten. I have never written a negative review but felt soo compelled by my horrible experience. The woman, I think her name was Irina but I couldn’t understand anything she was saying and she definitely didn’t understand anything I was saying. She left me awkwardly in the room for a long while before she came in for the massage. She didn’t ask me any questions about any parts to focus on for my 60 minute massage or how light or hard the pressure should be. She just vigorously started rubbing oil over my back. I felt like a fish out of water flopping around on the table. I tried to tell her to calm down but she couldn’t understand me. It was so bad that I asked her to make it 30 minutes instead as I couldn’t wait for it to be over but of course she didn’t understand me. Her nails were so long that they were pinching my skin. She left the room twice during the massage for I don’t know what because there was nobody else in the «spa» but us. When it was finally over she just left the room. I had to yell out, «are we done?» As I was getting up off of the table I realized that there were several wax stains on the sheet I was just laying on and there was even a hair sticking out of one of the wax drippings. Omg soo nasty! I can’t believe what a horrible experience I just had and on top of it being the least relaxing massage I have ever gotten, I feel gross :(

Love this place and love Marina. She does a great job every time.

I have been going to this place for over 10 years. They used to be up on 2^nd and Washington. The new location is fantastic and it is certainly easier to find parking on Monroe Street. As many know getting a bikini wax is like going to the gynecologist. Marina is the best. Very thorough and very quick. I highly recommend LaFemme!

I bought an amazon local deal for a pedicure for my hubby and me.
This salon is located in an odd location and was a little hard to find.
It is run by 2 older Russian ladies and they do a pretty decent job. Nothing spectacular but for the $ 12 voucher not a bad deal. Don’t know if i’ll back as I wish they had a more extensive nail polish collection.
Also, I wished they would have done a little more ‘scrubbing’ on the feet.

Had purchased a Groupon for a 1hr facial. Had arrived 10 min late since couldn’t find parking and entrance to building. They had moved and had to enter through other building and go through annex. Received only a 40 minute facial which was ok. When dressed and came out told them had only received 40 min, was asked if I wanted to be massaged for another 20 min. I declined it. When spoke to owner about this she said I had arrived late. Not happy that didn’t receive my full 1hr especially since not even ONE customer was waiting in their «spa». Never going back.

I have been a customer of Marina’s for years. She is excellent at what she does and I don’t trust anyone else with wax but her. The new location is great, yes it is further than their previous location. but you go where your expert goes. For me, I travel to Marina and I have never had a bad experience with her. She is accomodating and pleasant!

Even with a Groupon I felt like it wasn’t worth the price or my time. I went for a facial in the middle of the day. I walk in and the place is dark. I have to stand by myself for 2 – 3 minutes before someone comes out. The only person working there is the woman doing my facial. It’s incredibly hot and the facialist tells me its going to get hotter when she starts doing the steam. How about grabbing a fan?! I insisted she do something to cool the place down or I couldn’t stay. I was sweating.
Finally the facial starts 10 minutes late because she has to figure out how to turn on the ac and find a fan. She spends maybe 2 minutes doing extractions then does a series of masks where she leaves the room for 10 minutes to go watch tv and talk on the phone. She was answering the phone and taking appointments while I was laying on the table.
Overall this place is hardly a «spa» and the service itself isn’t worth the time or money. I kept thinking I hope this is over soon. One of the worst facials I’ve ever gotten.

I’ve been going to La Femme for years now. Marina is great and meets all my waxing needs. The new space at the Monroe Center is very nice, nicer than the previous Washington St. location.

I’ve been going to La Femme for years. The ladies are professional and experts at what they do. I will happily make the walk uptown for La Femme.
The prices are good, and they are always accommodating. Highly recommended!

I find it strange that I’m standing in front of a business where the hours state they close at 8 but it’s closed. I have been calling and knocking since 6:50pm and nothing. I’m assuming it’s appointment only? Still though, I could’ve made an appointment over the phone, I am calling during business hours. Wish I had known before heading over here.

Best massage I’ve had in Hoboken. I have back issues so I get massages monthly and have been looking for the right spa. Ed was perfection, I will be going back for all their services and would recommend LaFemme to anyone!

I have been going to La Femme for the past 19 years. I have been a loyal customer at both of their previous locations on Washington Street. The new location of the spa is fantastic and it is beautiful inside. Their waxing, manicure and pedicures are awesome as well as their massage and facial services. My teenage daughters also love this place. Can’t wait to go back! I highly recommend you try them out.

Just had a basic facial with a Groupom and Marina did a very nice job. My skin is quite sensitive and she was very gentle, yet left my face bright and glowing. I love their new space in Monroe Center. Very spacious, feminine and modern.

The only barber/​stylist I will go to. Sham used to work at Emanuel’s Salon just down the street, but has moved to Lafemme for the past few months. Last time I went to Emanuel’s, they butchered my hair… never again.
He was trained in Europe, and it shows. He takes his time, makes my hair perfect, and you cannot beat the value for the price ($ 25). I’m Italian american, and I like my hair short and neat. This is his specialty. Highly, highly recommend him. Best men’s haircut in all of Hoboken for sure (possibly Manhattan for the price).

I have mixed feelings about this place.
First, the pros: The women who work here are generally friendly and nice. The manicure and pedicure last me longer than most places. The waxing is perfectly adequate (although I can only speak to lip and eyebrow). It’s always quiet and you can usually walk in and be served within a few minutes.
Now, the cons:
1. The term «spa» is used pretty loosely here. When I hear «spa,» I think of a clean, comfortable, relaxing experience. I find the seating pretty uncomfortable and the place can sometimes be very hot. Also, the last time I went they had rearranged things, and the manicurist hooked up a dryer that had been on the floor for who-​knows-​how-​long, because it was absolutely covered in dust/​dustbunnies. Not good for wet nails at all, and kind of gross.
2. They are very pushy /​unaccommodating when it comes to making an appointment. Recently, I went into La Femme around 10 or 11am to make an appointment to come back for a manicure at 4pm on a Saturday. The listed hours for Saturday are until 6pm. I had stopped in on my way back from the gym instead of making a phone call because it was on my way home. I was completely drenched in sweat and didn’t want to sit there and get my nails done without showering, but they were extremely persistent that I stay instead of coming back at 4pm. I insisted right back that I would come at 4pm and, in the end, they told me that was fine. Lo and behold, I show up at 4pm and they closed the store for the day!
3. The manicure and pedicure are more expensive than many places in Hoboken.
Overall, not bad in a pinch but there are better places around.

This review is only on the facial. Let me start off by saying, that they perform facials in a sectioned off part of their «spa» but you can still hear everything that is going on outside of it since it’s not a real room (i.e. the waxing, the hair, the people coming in and out, etc. etc. etc.) This is not a relaxing facial. The BRIGHT light the woman had on me during the extractions (which she did with her HANDS and not thoroughly whatsoever) was on my face the entire time I was supposed to be «relaxing» and waiting for my mask to set. The massage, which was actually a series of light rubbing around the neck and shoulder area, lasted for about 2 – 3 minutes. Papertowels were used to clean off my face. The products that were applied were not Aveda or Murad or anything noteworthy. Towards the middle of the facial, the lady tried to upsell me to buy the lump package of several facials. By that point, I just wanted my initial facial to be over. When I tried to use the 10% off deal on Unilocal, the women at the front acted as if they had no idea what I was talking about.
In conclusion, NEVER EVER EVER get a facial here. It’s not worth ANYWHERE near $ 60. Go elsewhere and pay an extra $ 15 for a relaxing experience.

I don’t know what’s happened here but La Femme has gone downhill. I haven’t gotten a high quality waxing there in months. For $ 50 a pop, I’d expect more. While it’s probably the best option in Hoboken that I’ve come across, I’ll stick to my place in the city from now on…

I used to go here years ago when I first moved to Hoboken. They did a decent job and prices were reasonable, though it wasn’t the cleanest place on the block. After reading some local reviews, and falling out of love with my local spa, I decided to give La Femme another chance. Women were swearing about this place online, so I said. «Why not?» It had been over 6 years since I visited the place.
I made an appointment about 5 days in advance. I showed up for my appointment roughly 5 minutes early. The shop opened at 11am and my appointment was for noon. The store was closed, doors locked, no one was there. Baffled, I called… no answer. I waited a few minutes and still, nothing. At this point, I headed to Bliss at the W Hotel just two blocks up… my new favorite place!
When I called La Femme later that day to find out what happened, I was told by the girl who was to have serviced me that she was running hours late and was sorry. She didn’t call, just blew my appointment off. Word to the wise… don’t go here!!!