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735 N la Salle Dr
Chicago, IL 60610

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Honeychild
Local(312) 573-1300

735 N la Salle Dr
Chicago, IL 60610

http://chicago.citysearch.com/tracker/link/website_redirect/marchex_nm/11650375

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Expert Reviews of Honeychild

Citysearch | From top to bottom (literally), your body is treated to sweet sensations at this soothing spa.

Rich brown tones create a calming atmosphere at this three-level spa. Flowing cream sheaths cover windows, shielding guests from busy La Salle Street. Friendly and dressed mostly in stylish black, staff isn't...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/25/2006
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User Reviews of Honeychild

Yelp.com Review - by N P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Santha is the best bikini waxer ever. She also does awesome facials, very thorough. I would love to try their pedicures, but they are out of my price range. But Santha is just FANTASTIC!!!
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mika J.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's a whole new honey, child! After being totally turned off from this River North salon 2 years ago (stale stylists, steep prices), a tip from a friend prompted my recent visit. Call me impressed!…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marisa F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I started going to Honey Child for Hair Services after moving to Chicago in December. My stylist was friendly and professional and my hair looked amazing! Although pricey, I believe the end result…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzanne S.

1.0 of 5 stars. I went to honey child for about a year, but sadly, i had to quit going. they dont treat their customers well. once i had an appointment mysteriously disappear from their books and they acted as though…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Iman K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Honey Child Salon and Spa! I have been visiting this salon for 2 years and have always had a wonderful experience. The service I go for is a relaxer. Erica is my stylist and I will not go to…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hilja C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I go here for my bikini waxes and I wouldn't dare go anywhere else. Santha is the best!
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Robin W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am so picky about my estheticians-- eyebrows can make or break your face, as far as I'm concerned... so after years of awful salons with skin rips and misshapes, I was happy to find Santha at Honey…
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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wimberly is a great stylist

Wimberly is a fantastic stylist. She is very skilled in short hair cuts. I just had my hair cut by her, and I am hooked. She cut my hair exactly liked i wanted, and she is very friendly and professional. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by milena d.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have only been to Honey Child once and I was very fortunate to have Mia do my pedicure. I went to them after reading a review in Timeout or Chicago Magazine. The pedicure was WONDERFUL and Mia's…
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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Was I in the wrong salon?

I am so surprised at all of the positive reviews! I moved to Chicago almost three years ago and finally worked up the nerve to trust someone with my long, naturally curly hair. Since I don't have any...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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Great Customer Service

Overall this location is about a 7 out of 10 for salon appearance. As for the stylist I would say they rate a 10/10 for service. The stylist were phenominal. Now on the other hand, when you expect to pay as...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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Amazing spa service!

i had a pleasant experience starting with the initial phone call! the lady i spoke with was super sweet, and on the day i came in, everyone greeted me and was very friendly. i loved the mojito scrub and came...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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Not Professional.

The first telephone call i made to this salon was the dealbreaker, whoever was on the other end of the line was probably on a mission to put off potential clients.She lacked telephone ettiquette.l did not have...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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My Spa Experience

Great customer service began with my phone experience. Knowledgable staff helped me choose the perfect pedicure and massage to start my summer. Tia did a fabulous job on my feet and and when I smudged the same...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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A HORRIBLE WAXING and PEDICURE experiance compounded by ABHORENT MANAGEMENT!!!

I have to begin by saying I have been (along with SEVERAL referrals) a client here for over 5 years, just for Pedicures. In the last year the turnover in nail technicans is a little unsettling. The only person...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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stick with body treatments and facials

I visited Honey Child for almost a full day because I was redeeming a certificate for a spa package which included a massage, facial, manicure, and pedicure. I also added an eyebrow wax as well. I had two...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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Love this Place! For Bikini Wax, Daina was GRADE A

Having hearing about Honey Child for years, I went for my first bikini wax there after reading all of the reviews here....I was nervous about how painful it would be, but I felt at ease as soon as I walked in...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gilda A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I recently went for a Swedish massage before taking a big test and I have to say that I forgot how great it felt to be sooo relaxed!!! The atmosphere is calm and inviting. I felt very comfortable…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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amazing skills.

I've had several different experiences with waxings before....Although none were bad, I had no idea what I was missing until I tried Diana. She gave me the best bikini wax ever! Diana made me feel completely...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsey S.

2.0 of 5 stars. I got a gift certificate for a massage from Honey Child for Valentine's Day last year and because I can't really afford to get spa services on a regular basis, I waited for months to use it until just…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Syretta H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been to Honey Child twice, and I am thinking about making a third trip back. I like the fact that it is an African American owned business, however, whenever I go I have to deal with some snotty…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can't say enough good things about this place. Whether I go for a "corrective" facial or a Brazilian wax, I know I'll leave happy. Santha, I believe her name is, has always taken care of me. Last…
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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wonderful service, and real people that know what hair care is!

I have to say that I just moved here from the east coast, and I was looking for someone who was down to earth, didn't take all day to get to my hair after shampooing me, and was able to take care of my hair as...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2006
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Pretty Good

Erica did my cut....wow ($55)! It looks great. Rose did my highlights....not so wow ($110 for partial). I'm not sure what exactly happened...but it definitely did not come out as I had hoped. I liked the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by M J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great hair salon/spa, for all hair/skin types. The waxing services are fantastic as well, the employees are friendly and the spa setup is relaxing. You get what you pay for!! All in all, a soothing…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Hannah A.

2.0 of 5 stars. Pretty good. A little snotty for my taste. I like a spa to be personable. I did have a massage and it was great. It is hard to find a place that is quite enough for a great massage...Honey Child…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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AVERAGE

The staff is super nice,...but my color was average and my cut was below average. If Im going to drive all the way down town for color and cut, (that's 28 miles),.I expect something really great,....but I...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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One word....WONDERFUL!

I really enjoyed myself at this spa...the staff was wonderful and extremely patient with a hard to please client like me. I ask way to many questions but out of nervousness.....I had a bad experience before at...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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STRESS-FREE

I have been to numerous downtown salons, even though I live in the far west suburbs, and I found them all to be snooty and the color team to be colorblind,..however Honey Child is a breath of fresh air. the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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ABOUT AVERAGE

The staff at this salon are extremely nice and accomodating,....but the highlites I received are so blah. I could have gotten these highlights anywhere,....and the cut is no good,...I can't do anything with...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2006
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Nice Spa for downtown area, but

I have visted this spa twice and had mixed results for the same service. First time i had the created 4 u facial and brown sugar Uno scrub. Santha was great and i was so hooked on the scrub and body cream I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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spaaarific!!!!

The best christmas gift a gal could receive. My boyfriend and mother went in on a gift certificate for my birthday/christmas. I consider myself a pamper queen...always trying new "it" places and services....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2006
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A number one

Since my previous hairstylist moved, I've been lost. I admit to being hard to please, hince the user name, but after my 1st visit, I'm hooked and not searching any more. I am in love with my new salon. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2006
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Best of the Midwest

Here's the scoop: Just moved back home from LA and decided to try HC after reading about it in Vogue. My hair cut with the owner was fantastic! Although hard to get an appointment with her for 1st timers...I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Lee-Han J.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is always advertised on the news as one of the best spas in Chicago. You get the celeb treatment and great skin afterwards.
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2005
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Find Another Salon-Cancellation Policy Sucks

Even doctors only require 24 hours to cancel an appointment. 48 hours is ridiculous. They must be desperate for money.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2005
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Sweet as Honey

I saw Honey Child Salon featured on Fox News in the Morning with David Navarro and Tamryn Hall. My first appt. was with Erica who did a fabulous cut on my hair and the price could not be beat for a downtown...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2005
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Wonderful experience

I recently visited Honey Child and was really pleasantly surprised. I had not heard much about it with the exception of the reviews on here but decided to try it out anyway. I had colorist Rose (see previous...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2005
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Color ? Ask for ROSE!

Honeychild is an excellent place to be. From the moment you walk in, you feel comfortable and welcome. The salon is very clean and nicely furnished. I went to Honeychild and Rose did highlights in my hair. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by a w.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you're really looking to indulge, then head on over hear. This salon is awesome. Just as you walk in, you'll feel great. The setting of the salon is so relaxing and nice. I had Honey massage done…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2005
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strange receptionists

Making an appointment over the phone is a nightmare. The receptionists know nothing about the servic...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/03/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Ren H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I got a deep tissue massage here last night and it was amazing! They've got a really great relaxing atmosphere in this salon, everything is really clean, it smells great, the lights are dim, and the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2005
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Honey Honey

This spa lives up to it's name and specializes in honey. They like washing your hair, doing your fee...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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Ask for Daniel

I recently had a hot stone massage at Honey Child and it was fabulous. Walking down the street afterwards, it felt like 20 pounds had been lifted from my shoulders and back!! Daniel is wonderful!!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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A Wonderful Oasis in the City.

My friend and I went to Chicago for Memorial Weekend and had services at Honey Child. By far the pedicure is the best I've ever had. Diana did my pedicure and she was excellent. I had the smoothest feet ever....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2005
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Super

We had the pleasure of visiting this spa twice from our home in Charlotte, NC. The first group was four and the second a group of six, and we spent the entire day including lunch. We felt like angels when we...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2005
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User Review

Just one word to sum up my experience @ Honey Child Spa & Salon "Serenity"
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2005
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Love,love, and love

Very surprised that Honey Child is only 3 years old. The staff is well trained in customer service. My spa and hair experiences were the best ever! I love this place and highly suggest it. All my girlfriends...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2004
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Great manicures and pedicures

I'd read some good things about the salon in the monthly mags and it was convenient to my new place, so I decided to check it out. Honey Child did not disappoint. Though some of the hand and nail treatments...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2004
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The best ever

After reading about HC in every magazine I picked up and hearing from girlfriends about how great this place was, I decided to give it a try myself since I was tired hunting for a new stylist. Let's just say,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2004
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Great Place!

I have given many salons a try (Buzz, Colin of London, Vidal Sasson, Zea) and have been miserable every time! After reading reviews, I decided to check out Honey Child. Bambi was great! She really took time to...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2003
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AWESOME!!

i had my hair colored by rick, and my hair cut by bambi. they were AWESOME! i highly recommend honey child for both services. the attention you get is very individualized and personal. the atmosphere is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2003
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Go See Mia for a Pedicure/Manicure

I LOVED Mia, the nail tech, that I had at Honey Child! So, why didn't I rate it a "10"? Because Mia was the the only really good part about the place. The service at the reception desk was okay. They were...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2003
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Bliss

I booked a spa party for my girlfriends and I for a bridal shower. The staff was so helpful at fitting us all in. We all had the mango honey manicure/pedicures and let me tell you, I've never had a treatment...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2003
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Very Disappointed

I cannot believe that this place is reviewed so well! I notice that most reviewers had haircuts -- I had a massage and maybe that's the difference. All spas I've been to escort you to a locker room upon...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2003
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stoned sober

My first massage. A great experience all the way around. I was late to my appointment and they did not rush me. My therapist was knowledgable and friendly, most of all professional. One thing most overlook is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2003
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awesome pedicure

I scheduled only a "basic" pedicure, but when I arrived my pedicurist (Alissa) recommended the BROWN SUGAR pedicure. It was the best pedicure I have ever had!! She got all the dead stuff off the bottom of my...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2003
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top of the line

This place was amazing. Very beautiful and modern. My first time for a haircut was great but my second time was over the top. I have always wanted to go blonder...don't we all but chickened out for the fear of...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2003
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Get what...

You get what you pay for. Bambi's staff is assertive, they want to make sure you are comfortable. They get you in and out quickly. Bambi recommends only what you need and won't cut more hair than you want.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2003
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Better than Bliss Spa in New York

I was in town for a business trip a few weeks ago and needed to sneak in some relaxation. I went to Honey Child for a massage, manicure/pedicure and cut. I was greeted by very nice staff people at the front...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2003
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My Getaway!

What can you say about a place that makes you feel like you've just left your cares behind you? As soon as you walk in the door; you forget about all the people who were rude to you and the driver that just...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2003
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Negative First Impressions

In scheduling a "spa party" of 7 - 10 people I was disturbed at the unwillingness of the spa reps to be flexible in performing services for us. After mentioning the number of people to attend I was instantly...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2003
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happy birthday

What a great way to start my birthday celebration. Me and 3 of my bestfriends had a wonderful time at honey. We got the works! Everything was wonderful. The staff kept asking us how was everything and making...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2003
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superb place

Went here based on a friends recommendation and I am completely satisfied. Liz my massage therapist has the hands of God. She was amazing. My hair cut with Jaime was one of the best I've had. I will be...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2003
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great service

After reading all the great reviews, I decided to give this place a shot after all what did I have to loose. I have lived in Chicago for 2years and I have had my share of bad jobs. My latest was a disaster! I...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2003
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excellent

My hair and nails have never looked so good. I am very impressed with the level of professionalism and general niceness of the staff. I will return.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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Amazing

After going to Honey Child with 4 friends before a friend's wedding, I have only rave reviews. The atmosphere was wonderful, and all of our treatments were relaxing and indulging. From massages to facials to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2003
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THE BEST SPA EXPERIENCE EVER!!!

It's the BEST experience ever, you have to call way before hand otherwise it's booked...but it's very worth it...i had my hair done by Cheryl, Nails/Manicure by Mia and eyebrows by Santha, they are very very...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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well done

My hair cut with Bambi was wonderful. I am very pleased with the way she cut my hair dry. I am most def buying gift certi for friends. Carmela did a great job on my nails also.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2002
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lovely

Very beautiful place! I really enjoyed the services and the staff. The day I was there, the owner had just came back from a meeting with Bono from U2, Chris Tucker and Ashley Judd to discuss the AIDS crisis in...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2002
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Honey, Let Me Tell You

I first learned of Honey Child while ready Honey Magazine. I couldn't get to Chicago quick enough! The service and treatments were excellent! Santha did my facial and shared some encouraging words of wisdom...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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sweethomechicago

My husband and I came hear because we received coupons in the mail and it is near our home. We both left saying that we got the best haircuts ever! So we decided to try the other services. Oh My God! I had the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2002
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funnybeginning

Flirting with a girl at Iberico, she says to me I work next door at Honey Child and I want to give you a massage. I follow her next door and she says I'm going to cut your hair first. I was thinking whatever...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2002
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FABULOUS

Wow! My first experience was for my girl's birthday. It was 3 of us and we were quite impressed. We were welcomed by the receptionist, and seated in the spa area. We were served fresh fruit and offered to have...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2002
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great cut

Like most guys, someone has to remind me to get a haircut. My girlfriend dragged me in after she got her hair cut here. Cool looking place. I got a great haircut with Jaime. Guy friendly. I didn't have to wait...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2002
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bline to this place

i got a gift certificate for this spa when they first opened and have been coming for facials and massages ever since. this saturday was my first time venturing up stairs for hair and nail services. they rock!...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2002
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GREEEEEAT!

The ratings are true. This is by far the best salon in the city. My colorist (from another salon )told me to try Honey Child for a haircut since I was never pleased with the people at his salon. After waiting...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2002
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sweet as honey

every where i turn, i just keep reading about honey child. while visiting a friend in NY she said she was writhing a story for her magazine about honey child and asked had i heard of it. of course i had but I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2002
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SATISFIED

WOW! I HAD A FANTASTIC DAY AT THIS PLACE. I GOT SEVERAL BODY TREATMENTS AND CUT AND COLOR. I AM VERY PLEASED AND WILL COME BACK AGAIN AND AGAIN.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2002
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