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What do I wear for my spa experience?
Do you take walk-in clients for your salons?
How far in advance should I book my appointment?
Can I purchase a Gift Certificate from Spa Japonika?
Can I use my gift certificate for products?
Are children allowed at the spa ?
How often should I receive spa services?
Should I tip?
What is lash and brow tinting and how long does it last?
How often should I wax?
How will my skin look after Microdermabrasion?
Where is your store located?
What if I'm running late for my appointment?
What do I wear for my spa experience?
Please dress comfortably and leave your jewelry at home. We may be asking you to change into a spa robe for some of your services. When having a pedicure, wear pants that will roll up above your knees. In a massage you will be asked to undress to your comfort level. Usually this means removing as much of your clothing as you are comfortable with to allow the therapist freedom to work different muscle groups. We practice privacy draping, and any part of your body that is not being worked on will be draped.
Do you take walk-in clients for your salons?
Yes, we welcome walk-in's at Spa Japonika. However, please bear in mind that we book most of our services and it will depend upon the availability and book-rates on the day you come in.
How far in advance should I book my appointment?
Booking your appointments as far in advance as possible will allow maximum flexibility when choosing your services and appointment times. Weekends are our busiest times so allow 2-3 weeks when booking single services and 3-4 weeks when booking packages for the weekends.
Can I purchase a Gift Certificate from Spa Japonika?
Yes. Online gift certificates are available; or if you chose you may purchase them via phone or while at the Spa. For more information on online purchases of certificates please visit our Online Gift Certificates section.
We accept MC, VISA, AMEx, and Discover.
Can I use my gift certificate for products?
All gift certificates may be used as their dollar amount for any products or services. If you have a gift certificate for a package, you may split up your services and receive services on different days.
Are children allowed at the spa ?
Children are welcome in our spa if they have an appointment. They may not accompany you in your service and we cannot watch them while you receive services.
How often should I receive spa services?
You can receive most spa services as often as you like. For maximum benefits, we recommend a treatment once a month supported by a self care program at home. We will help you reconnect at the spa, but you will see long term benefits from what you do to take care of yourself on a daily basis. This might mean a skin care routine recommended by our Estheticians, or breathing and relaxation techniques that your Massage Therapist shares with you.
Our technicians accept gratuities. If you have received great service, a 15-20% tip is a nice way to show your appreciation.
What is lash and brow tinting and how long does it last?
We use a vegetable based dye to darken the lashes/brows. This process is not available to bleach or lighten them. It is safe for the eye area and will not harm the eyes. It lasts about 3-4 weeks.
Hair needs to be at least 1/4 inch long to be removed by waxing. First time waxer's should allow 2 weeks after any shaving in order to receive a good, clean wax. After that, most all facial and body waxing is done once a month. Please note that if you are currently taking the prescription drug Accutane, you cannot receive waxing services. If you use a topical prescription such as Retin-A, Renova or Differin, you should not apply it for 3 days prior to waxing.
How will my skin look after Microdermabrasion?
Your skin might look a little pink and be sensitive, like a sunburn. Depending on your skin's sensitivity level this could last anywhere from a few hours to a few days. You can apply makeup immediately after the treatment.
Where is your store located?
Spa Japonika is located in the Riverchase Galleria, in Hoover, Alabama. Hoover is in the Birmingham, Alabama area - centrally located in the state. The Galleria is one of the largest and finest shopping complexes in central Alabama and prides itself on offering a wide ranging assortment of quality stores and shopping experiences.
Within the Galleria itself, our Spa is located near both the Wynfrey Hotel, and Parisian's Department store. For more information please call:
Telephone Numbers:
Spa Reservations: 205.402.9579
Aveda™ Products: 205.402.2090
Physical Address:
2000 Riverchase Galleria
Suite 226 A | Hoover, AL 35244
Email:
spajaponika@spajaponika.com
Directions from cities in Alabama:
From Auburn
Take I-85 South to I-65 North
Take I-65 North to I-459 South
Exit 13 (US 31) Off I-459 South
Approximately 135 miles
From Birmingham International Airport
Take I-59 South to I-65 South
Take I-65 South to I-459 South
Exit 13 (US 31) Off I-459 South
From Dothan, AL
Take US 231 North to I-65 North
Take I-65 North to I-459 South
Exit 13 (US 31) Off I-459 South
Approximately 190 miles
From Huntsville, AL
Take I-65 South to I-459 South
Exit 13 (US 31) Off I-459 South
Approximately 120 miles
From Montgomery, AL
Take I-65 North to I-459 South
Exit 13 (US 31) Off I-459 South
Approximately 90 miles
From Tuscaloosa, AL
Take I-59 North to I-459 North
Exit 13 (US 31) Off I-459 South
Approximately 65 miles
From Atlanta, GA:
Take I-20 West to I-459 South
Exit 13 (US 31) Off I-459 South
Approximately 100 miles
From cities in Mississippi:
From Columbus, MS
Take US 82 East to I-59 North
Take I-59 North to I-459 South
Exit 13 (US 31) Off I-459 South
Approximately 110 miles
From Jackson, MS
Take I-20 East to I-459 North
Exit 13 (US 31) Off I-459 South
Approximately 245 miles
From Meridian, MS
Take 59/20 North to I-459 North
Exit 13 (US 31) Off I-459 South
Approximately 150 miles
From cities in Tennessee:
From Chattanooga, TN
Take I-59 South to I-459 South
Exit 13 (US 31) Off I-459 South
Approximately 135 miles
From Nashville, TN
Take I-65 South to I-459 South
Exit 13 (US 31) Off I-459 South
Approximately 200 miles
What if I'm running late for my appointment?
If you are late for an appointment, a modified service will be performed if time permits and will end at the scheduled time. However if time does not permit you will be charged 50% of the services selected.
Please remember that you, and others, are seeking a day of relaxation, quiet and rejuvenation.
> Please leave your cell phones and pagers at home. If you must bring them, put them on silent mode. The spa is a place of escape for many people and we must respect everyone's need to relax without distractions.
> Children are welcome in our spa if they have an appointment. They may not accompany you in your service and we cannot watch them while you receive services.
