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indian beauty parlor in HK
Posted by bban (1201 days ago)
Does anyone know of an indian style beauty parlor in HK? Basically I'm looking for a place that does threading. It doesn't need to be very fancy; I just need to get my eyebrows done - I by that I mean threaded, not waxed or colored or anything else. Help! Thanks
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Posted by Qoo (1201 days ago)
Bban
Threading is available in many of the beauty salons in HK. Don't know of any indian style beauty parlour but if it's just eyebrow threading that you're after, most salons should do the job.
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Posted by Gandalf (1201 days ago)
Someone over in Practical recommended this place; prices look very reasonable -- haven't tried it out myself yet so can't offer any first-hand feedback!
http://www.geocities.com/khoobsurat_hk/
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Posted by bban (1201 days ago)
Thanks Gandalf! This looks like just the kind of thing I'm looking for
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Posted by Gandalf (1200 days ago)
Welcome. Be sure to post here with your review once you've tried them -- would like to know if they're any good before I schlep all the way over to the Darkside!
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Posted by mr1234 (1200 days ago)
Does anyone know of a salon in Tokyo that does eye brow threading (preferrably near roppongi) but please let me know if you know of any in Tokyo. THanks.
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Posted by deviliciousv (1200 days ago)
Kinu at Khoobsurat is pretty good at threading eyebrows. Have tried them all (almost) and she definitely gets a good review from me.
For waxing, prefer Shubnam in Golden Crown Mansion (Nathan Road)also over on the "dark side", simply because her place offers more privacy when being waxed. Highly recommended- family & friends have been going to her for years.
Unlike many, these 2 charge the same price regardless of your skin colour.
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Posted by fragrance (1200 days ago)
i totally agree wuth deviliciously - kinu (khoobsurat)is the best for threading and shabnum best for waxing .. dont really get waxing done with kinu . shabnum is very good and quick as well .
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Posted by bban (1198 days ago)
Where exactly is Shabnum's place and is it called Shabnum or something else?
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Posted by deviliciousv (1197 days ago)
Shabnum works on the 9th floor of Golden Crown Mansion in TST. If you're taking the MTR you get out of Exit D towards Nathan Road and cross the street on the left. The building is next to/near Blue Star. You can call her at 23693378. Everyone just calls it Shabnum's. Her sisters also go to people's homes if you prefer someone coming over, they will charge extra and go if you want more stuff done like waxing, not just eyebrow threading.
Also suggest you don't go on a Saturday afternoon unless you have no other choice, you might have to wait a short while if they're busy waxing other people.
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Posted by dhaul67 (1197 days ago)
You can also this Indian salon in Wanchai - Tamana, tel no - 28917444. You can talk to Harvinder/Raman, they are pretty good, clean and reasonable as well. The address is 5/f, 156 nam hou bldg, no. 152-158 Wanchai road, hk. Always call before you go !
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Posted by bban (1197 days ago)
Thanks for all your responses! I'll make it over to one of these soon.
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Posted by chiki (1191 days ago)
I went to Shabnum's place yesterday and I have got to say that I came out with the most perfect set of eyebrows!!! She was kinda fast with the threading, but it didnt hurt, and I was worried that she might be making my brows too thin, but wow, when I looked in the mirror I was certainly more than impressed!! I will definitely be going back there again.
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Posted by Game Hen (1191 days ago)
Just read the price list for Khoobsurat, very cheap. However, there is no mention of bikini wax. Do they do it?
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Posted by chiki (1191 days ago)
Are u talking about Shabnum's or Khoobsurat? Shabnum's does bikini wax too.
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Posted by Blondie55 (1187 days ago)
Has anyone heard of an idian beautician in Causeway Bay called Reeta? I wuld like to know what shes like first
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Posted by bdi (1185 days ago)
Which of these indian saloons do henna treatment for hair? Are they good at haircuts too? What are their prices like?
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Posted by blue monkey (1185 days ago)
does anyone have the rpices for shabnum's?
Are the pedi / mani any good at both these places if they do it? goodness..the prices are indeed good.
i'm going to have to try eyebrow threading.
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Posted by RA (1185 days ago)
I think all Indian Parlours do Henna, it is quite common in India.
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Posted by Di (1185 days ago)
Went to this place last year - didn't like it at all. Never went back to the "dark side" again. There is no privacy, hygience is so so. You will be the only gweilo there and all the other customers will stare at you like you're from outer space or something. Seriously, it's not worth the money you save to trapes all the way over there.
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Posted by sara-k (1185 days ago)
Agree with Di.
bdi, if you're looking for a reasonable hairdresser I would recommended Hajira, she did my haircut and I just went for a treatment for my dry hair 2 weeks ago. She's good and also inexpensive. If you're interested you can contact her on 64487171 and her salon is in TST Mody Road.
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Posted by mercury_element (1185 days ago)
Blondie55>> i tried her few months ago, and now i go to her parlour only. she's quite good and quick at threading and waxing and rates are reasonable.
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Posted by mmpishere (1148 days ago)
mercury element and blondie55, could I please get the contact no. of Reeta in Causway bay? I just would like to find out the price as well as the exact location.
Di and sara-k, do you mean you didn't like all these indian parlors mentioned above in TST or any particular one?
Lastly, does anyone know this type of Indian parlor in Central area? Preferably with Ayurvedic treatment?
Many thanks
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Posted by coral (1148 days ago)
I've been to the salon in TST mentioned above and I agree that hygiene is an issue, but for the price that's more or less what one would expect ($60 for threading the whole face).
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Posted by mercury_element (1148 days ago)
mmpishere>> i have her mobile no. if that would help, its 91474790. you call her and ask her the location and price etc. FYI, she can come to ur house also. i normally call her for threading and hand and legs waxing. u ask her whatever u want to know.
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Posted by hkindian (1148 days ago)
there is an indian parlor called La Bella its in TST, i go there its pretty sanitary and this lady Anita is good, does the eye brows pretty well, they are also cheaper than Shubnam, but not sure if better, havent been to shubnam before. The waxing however, they wax your hair in any direction not the direction of the growth. the lady Ruby isnt very nice, she started complaining about the fact that i shave sometimes and that my hair was too long - and that i should come every month - which i do - not my fault that my hair grows fast.
But Anita is really really nice and good!
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Posted by Rose (1148 days ago)
mmpishere,
I didn't mean all Indian beauty parlors are not good. But just from our personal experience that I think there is hygiene problem.
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Posted by soon-to-wed (948 days ago)
Was it Khoob Surat that wasn't very hot on hygiene? Has anyone else any experience of this place? Their prices look so good, but if it's filthy I'll give it a miss!
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Posted by InHongKong06 (948 days ago)
Do you know in Khoob Surat there is no water source ... the water comes in by the bucket from elsewhere.
Also, Khoob Surat is not a registered business in Hong Kong which I think means that it does not get inspected by the Health Department but I am not certain about this - can anyone verify?
I have been to see Reeta in Causeway Bay she is registered with the government and her place is not so untidy at times dust but not unclean.
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Posted by mazzelkont (947 days ago)
Well you end up paying either the "darkside prices" (20-60 dollars) vs. the salon prices (200+ dollars) for threading.
I would say if you find someone who can do it well, stick to them, even if the place isn't spotless.
The alternative is going to some salon with impeccable hygiene standards, but not being sure about the threading techniques... and ending up with wonky eyebrows!
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Posted by ritad (947 days ago)
anyone knows reenas price list..for full face threading..and her contat number
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Posted by ritad (947 days ago)
by the way..i had shabnum and allth esisters do my threading..i think they used to be really good..and then they kind of started tos lack...so i stopped going..but they are cheap..hygenie..well iwent there so many times..it is okay...
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Posted by bban (947 days ago)
Alright, this is long overdue; I should have posted this a long time ago. Khoob Surat was recommended to me by Gandalf almost a year ago (I started this thread asking for recommendations) and I have been going to her very regularly since then and I am very happy. But there are some things to keep in mind. Most people (as far as I can tell) go there either for threading or waxing. She has a very large, loyal and satisfied clientele who are mostly Indian (I've probably never seen a white person there, occasionally Phillipina and Chinese). Is hygiene an issue? Well not really for me since I just go there for threading and don't really care where the water comes from. But it is located in Mirador mansion - so what do you expect. But if you can negotiate your way through the corridors and stairs of Mirador, trust me you'll be fine in her place as well. After all there's a reason why her prices are so low. What matters is her skill which is very good. She's a pro at threading.
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Posted by soon-to-wed (947 days ago)
Thanks bban, I'm going to give it a go.
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Posted by kainaz (927 days ago)
hi,
Does anyone have Reeta's number( the one who is located at Causeway Bay)and adress ?
ken
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Posted by ritad (919 days ago)
91474790
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Posted by twillis (906 days ago)
I have been going to Khoob Surat for 3 years and I am english & white. No one stares! I like the place and would definitely defend their reputation too. No nonsense beauty treatment.. If you want huge floral arrangements on reception, fawning therapists & fancy interiors, you are definitely going to the wrong place. It's a bit rough and ready & they wax fast & furious ( 15 minutes, full leg!) with a butter knife and what I can only imagine is toffee . Not for the faint-hearted. Their waxing is great & I have never had a pore problem from it the whole time. They do a good job. Her eyebrow threading's spot on too!
And frankly- show me a business in Mirador Mansions that HAS got all the paperwork..
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Posted by christinetse (886 days ago)
The Indian salon in Wanchai - Tamana, does anyone have more info? Do they do threading? Where abouts are they?
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Posted by orangemoon (886 days ago)
yes, they do the threading at Tammana.
address: s/f nam hoy building,
152-158 wan chai road
wan chai
phone; 28917444,64788241
i have been there couple of times for my threading
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Posted by susan.mcmullen (883 days ago)
this is a strange question but what is threading?
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Posted by ritad (883 days ago)
they use thread to remove your hair...it is the best..you should try it....plucking still looks ugly..but threading no trace..i love it...it is an old form of removing hair...and all natural......
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Posted by LucyUK (869 days ago)
I went to Khoob Surat in Mirador Mansions, TST recently, and I have to say that I didn't have a great experience. The place was exactly as I expected, so no surprises as I was not expecting plush carpeting and soft music, but the young woman who did my bikini wax was without doubt very inexperienced and I felt just like a guinea pig. When I made the appointment I asked for Kinu, as advised on here, but she seemed a bit too busy on ICQ or Messenger. The same young woman did my pedicure, and on closer inspection it was second rate at best. Another employee arrived during my pedicure and she threaded my eyebrows (even after I'd asked for a second time for Kinu to do them) and she actually did a very good job. Unfortunately the only thing I would recommend about them is their low prices.
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Posted by maya (868 days ago)
if you are looking for indian dresses and tailoring service for women then please call me at 62217548
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Posted by shikha lamba (862 days ago)
Has anyone tried out the indian parlour in Wanchai called tamana? Any recommendations for people there?
thanks.
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Posted by breeze (862 days ago)
yes , i have tried... nothing fancy ....but u can go for threadings and waxings....
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Posted by beautyspy (861 days ago)
I went a beauty salon last week and I saw indian clients there ,but they all looks beautiful and elegant,as I asked my beautician what kind of treatments they come for ? She just told me they told face and body treatments.......anyway their services are professional and pretty good.
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Posted by Sukhi (849 days ago)
I have been going to a indian beauty parlour in Wanchai called Riveia Beauty Parlour. Reena is the person who is working other. I must admit that the place is very clean and has a very nice decoration and air con on all the time with some good indian music if you are indian or good english music if you are white. The prices are reasonable. Whole face threading is about $70 and she also offers facials, waxings and hair treatments. The best thing is that you don't have to wait as she books you an appointment according to what you need to do. I would say that this is the best parlour I have ever been to in Hong Kong ever since. It's also very near from where I work in Central - 15 mins by tram. Please send me a msg if you need her contacts.
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Posted by LucyUK (849 days ago)
Please post phone number and address and an idea of where it's near to. Thanks.
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Posted by cym (849 days ago)
anyoneknowany person in central for threading ??thanks
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Posted by bimmerboy (849 days ago)
The feel good factor
Tel: 25300610
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Posted by singhs (844 days ago)
Hi Sukhi
Please can you let me know the contact details of Reveia Beauty Parlour in Wanchai. I arrived in HK 2 weeks ago have been desperately looking for a parlour close to mid levels/central that does threading.
thanks
singhs
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Posted by chiki (598 days ago)
anyone can vouch for Tammana and Reveiva for eyebrow threading?
Thanks!
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Posted by mamadavid (598 days ago)
Do any of these places do Indian head massages?
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Posted by Taps (597 days ago)
Tried threading in Mirador, I went to the second floor if I'm not mistaken, it cost 50HK dollar.
Walking around Guangzhou near my university I found two middle-aged ladies threading whole face for 8RMB!
They did a thorough job, much better than the Mirador lady.
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Posted by Daizy (597 days ago)
I noticed that the regular salon that I go to isn't mentioned here. I go to a place in TST called Fareeda's Salon. Before Fareeda's I went to Khoobsurat for a quick eyebrow fix and no waxing befcause honestly that place is a mess. However Fareeda's is great, its in an apartment with the main livingroom turned into a manicure, haircut/hair style place, 1 bedroom for waxing (lots of privacy) another bedroom for facials and it has a proper bathroom and kitchen. Its not a one woman show either, they have a couple of girls working there. They offer 3 types of wax for waxing and you can choose what type you want. The prices are similar to other Indian salons so its not expensive at all. Its located right infront of the TST mosque I can't remember the name of the building but this is their number and you can walk in or make an appointment. I usually call 10 minutes before going there 35800447.
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Posted by sunita26 (597 days ago)
hi sukhi
can u pls tell the reveena no in wan chai she do all eyebro and facial stuff
give me her no
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Posted by breeze (597 days ago)
Hi sunita,
I used to go to Tamanna before, but they have shifted from their previous place and have no clue where they are now. Tried calling ladies number but get no response.
No i go to indian beauty parlour in wanchai for my threading, its in the opposite bylane of shell station. Its i guess Burrow's street.
here is the phone: 25731517,66800744.
Hope this helps
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Posted by dio78 (597 days ago)
Tried threading and body waxing in central and i like it very much. The lady who did my threading is lavina. She was very good and i am very happy with her work. The wax they use is from london and the feeling is good after waxing. Give her a call at 9364 5271.
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Posted by Hyperactivebunny (592 days ago)
dio, how much do they charge for threading in central???
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Posted by Taps (591 days ago)
While in HK, I visited Mirador, the Indian lady on the second F.
So, so I would say and was charged 50HK, rushed service because many are waiting.
Until I found one in Guangzhou, cost 8RMB.
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Posted by dio78 (591 days ago)
Hi Hyperactivebunny, they are very reasonable.you can contact them directly for prices, because they will give you discount depending which and how many treatments you do.I am thinking to buy a package so they will give more discount!
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Posted by chiki (591 days ago)
hehe nice taps - if only we could all go to Guangzhou! :)
Here in Hong Kong tho, the best rates are around 15 - 20 dollars for eyebrow threading, and that's in Indian parlours.
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Posted by kavi_ab (588 days ago)
Hi, does anyone have contact details for the Riveia beauty salon mentioned by Suki above?
Also, do the salons here use proper liquid wax applied with a spatula etc? i went to the salon in fitness first at exchange square (was desperate) and it was terrible!! so so expensive, took forever and wax job itself was patchy.
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Posted by Aulelei (486 days ago)
Hi Kavi
I went to Riveia for the first time last week, and thought she did a great job - and cheap too! The name of the lady at Riveia is Reena and the contact number is 28920839 or 63082313. The address is Rm B, 6/F, 110 Wanchai Road, Wanchai.
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Posted by chiki (465 days ago)
quick question - why would anyone want to thread their whole face? if you happen to be caught on vacation without a threading salon to go to, wouldnt ur hair grow and cover your entire face? curious...
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Posted by mayita (465 days ago)
Threading, when correctly done, does not break the hairs. Same as waxing.
lots of women have got down (very fine hairs) on upper lip / cheeks which they don't like esp. if faire faced / black haired. While in Europe, most of us will then bleach the "mustache", in India they prefer to thread it.
Threading is less damaging than wax on the face, and more precise (that's for the hairbrow part). And, as wax, doesn't gtow back thick & black but softer & softer...
Any other question Chiki ?
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Posted by southernside (462 days ago)
hi there! La Bellezza in TST is also quite good. Have been going to them since the last 5 yrs. Girl called samar does gr8 eyebrows. She's a bit talkative and can be little irritating some times, but she does good eyebrows. Its in the same bldg as the Hindu Temple in CARNAVARON MANSION on the 7th floor. Can contact the owner Preeti on23679497 or 98038790 for appointment. The other girl Ruby who used to be there earlier is not there now.
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Posted by 1975 (429 days ago)
Can I just second the vote on Riveia Salon in Wanchai. Just been there myself and right now she's got this special going where you get threading included with a full one hour facial for around 150 dollars. It was out of this world - probably even better than the one I had recently a top hotel spa. Am amazed. This has to be the bargain of the year.
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Posted by rst (417 days ago)
threading is good in Khoob Surat;
but don't try pedicure/manicure there; they are not at all careful and they hurt my toes until they bleed.
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Posted by maya (358 days ago)
Hi Ladies !
Well, i am would like to tell you about Reena in Wan Chai, she does wax to threading and she is really good. her phone number is 28920839
i am also indian tailor you may contact me at 62217548 or come to the shop 125 wan chai road, 88 cathey plaza, 1st floor, shop no. F05
good luck
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Posted by berrysweet (357 days ago)
I don't know if Khoobsurat is Indian salon but i think they do ayurvedic treatments and threading too.
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Posted by himaprinju (107 days ago)
any one knw where can i go for a haircut..any good parlr where thy can do really gud hair styles..any indian parlour
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Posted by himaprinju (107 days ago)
also can u tell me wher i can stich salwar...reasonable rate one in miramr mansn 150 dollar expensv
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Posted by veeveeaan (99 days ago)
this was posted over a year ago:
"Posted by Aulelei (387 days ago)
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Hi Kavi
I went to Riveia for the first time last week, and thought she did a great job - and cheap too! The name of the lady at Riveia is Reena and the contact number is 28920839 or 63082313. The address is Rm B, 6/F, 110 Wanchai Road, Wanchai."
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and i was wondering whether anyone can confirm that it's still there and if they have any extra comments about the service there. also, would anyone be kind enough to tell me the exact building Riveia is in (if they're still located in Wan Chai).
advance thanks to all you nice ladies.
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Posted by Chilli (91 days ago)
I used to go to Reena at Rivea. At first I thought she was great.........She gives you an appointment time and tells you clearly on the phone not to be late however, the last 3 times I went she kept me waiting and waiting. As I work and used to go at lunchtime it started to really get on my nerves. The final straw was when she forgot 2 appointments she had with me in a row! She is basically a victim of her own success and cannot handle the amount of customers she has. I did not even get a sorry. A number of my friends had similar experiences.
I now go to Khubsoorat in TST as it is right next to MTR stop even though it is in TST I find it less of a hassle as I just walk in whenever I want without having to stick to appointment times (that don't actually exist). Hope this helps but obviously everyone's experiences are different.
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Posted by sonia_b (91 days ago)
hi chilli,
you can also call 96730220 for your beauty needs. it is in central.
thanks
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Posted by charllote (89 days ago)
I have been going to beaute par zai because they have more than 1 qualified therapists. Thier services are good and prices are resoanable. You won't have problem making appointments. They are located near central MTR.
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Posted by sapphire26 (85 days ago)
Hi Veeveeaan!
Try Raj Beauty Parlour, she's located in TST.I must say she is the best in HK. She has customers who prefer to travel long distance only for an eyebrow. What's best about her......everything! Very courteous, friendly and honestly puts her soul in her job! She knows hw to maintain her customers.
Take her number! 23699082. U could take an appt, but i guess a wait of 5 mins, does'nt really matter.
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Posted by Dipster (76 days ago)
Hi Veeveean, where in TST?
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