Candalada’s 2015 Top Picks: The Best of Woodbridge and Beyond
Candalada
Eyebrows
Hair Cuts
Who Continued: Fletcha (@fletcha_barber) here from Atlanta new to this area is very good, short wait. Devon (@getemniceday) with Genesis since it opened very talented long wait, more availability than Omar.
Whats Special: Extreme diversity, Asian, Hispanic, African American barbers.No racial divide. Wonderful lay out very clean. Music feels like New York in VA.
Website: http://www.genesisbarbers.com
A++ Nail (A Plus Plus Nails)
Located in: River Oaks Shopping Center
Address: 16681 River Ridge Blvd, Woodbridge, VA 22191
Phone:(703) 221-1551
Who: T she owns the shop with her husband. She is excellent at finding your natural arch and creating the perfect shape around it.
Genesis Barbers
Located in: Minnieville Shopping Center
Address: 2890 Garber Way, Woodbridge, Virginia 22192
Phone:(703) 494-5174
Who: Omar Lavender (@genesisbarbers) shop owner high demand long wait.
Pedicures Fancy
Escape Day Spa
Located in: Shops at the County Center
Address: 12627 Galveston Ct., Manassas, VA 20112
Phone: 703-670-3911
Who: Unfortunately I did get the name of the lady that did my pedicure, so you will have to find your own favorite person.
Whats Special: The atmosphere is so clean. They have private rooms if you want to go with some girlfriends or your mom. They don’t cost more but you do have to make an appointment and request them in advance. The BATHROOM thats all I am going to say. Make sure you got to the bathroom.
Website: http://escapetheday.com
Pedicures Regular
Polishes Nail& Spa
Located in: Next to a cleaners and near Woodbridge Post Office
Address: 14083 Noblewood Plaza, Woodbridge, VA 22193
Phone: (703) 878-7530
Who: Lisa for pedicures she gives long messages and miss. Tracy for gel nails.
Whats special: This place is extra regular. So while everyone is breaking their necks to get wine and cheese some fancy place you can walk into my nails on a Friday or Saturday with no appointment and no wait and get the best pedicure ever.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Polished-Nails-Spa-167450653374886/timeline/
Laser Hair Removal /Complexion Blending
Cultura
Located: On the boarder of Washington DC and Montgomery County , MD
Address: 5301 Wisconsin Ave NW #110, Washington, DC 20015
Phone:(202) 237-9292
Who: I saw Tamra. Who you see in Cultura varies based on what service you will receive.
Whats is special: Cultura specializes in laser removal for women of color. They offer a vast amount of services. Prior to DR.Battles’ discoveries many women of color were burned by laser hair removal.
"Dr. Eliot Battle is a celebrated, highly respected dermatologist with sought after expertise as a result of his Harvard laser research and groundbreaking dermatological practice. From television and radio to magazines, many media outlets solicit his professional opinion and contributions to special segments and articles. Dr. Eliot Battle represents Cultura Dermatology and Laser Center in media coverage and education throughout the United States.” Excerpt from webpage
Website: http://www.culturamed.com
Trousseau
Located In: Maple Plaza
Address: 306 Maple Avenue West Vienna,Virginia
Phone: 703-255-3300
Who: Sarah the owner or Kaylee
What is special: This place is beyond cute besides that they carry bras is some of the most outrageous sizes. Bras with tiny cups and broad backs, large cups and small back. You are not limited to large cup large back , small cup small back.
Website: http://trousseaultd.com