Lovely Spa

The lovely side of this spa is the service and the prices. It pretty much ends up there, but honestly, I don’t need much more when those two are as amazing as they are at Lovely Spa. I randomly saw the place while walking up Lan Kwai Fong Street and took one of their leaflets outside their building. As I flicked through, my face turned into a ‘no way!’ expression…50 HKD for eyebrow threading? 230 HKD for a Brazilian wax?
I called them and made an appointment two days later. Don’t get put off by the building; yes, it seems like it’s falling apart but the place itself is welcoming and very clean. I got there just in time and was welcomed with some water before the therapist led me to one of their (three) rooms. I wanted to get my eyebrows done but my expectations weren’t high. However, I asked her for advice on how to reshape them. She took her time and made a couple of observations, which made me feel more comfortable, then just got onto it and in a matter of 10 minutes I was out. My thoughts: very professional, quick and well performed. This is what you get anywhere else in Hong Kong, but for 120 HKD and not much advice.
As I came out of the room I saw two people getting a manicure and it looked so good, I made the next appointment! Just be warned of two things: it’s cash only and there is no lift to the 3^rd floor.

Lovely Spa is by no means fancy as you’ll gather from the entrance — a dingy staircase in the middle of Lan Kwai Fong. After climbing up a couple of storeys of shabby stairs (just follow the arrows printed on A4 paper) you reach Lovely Spa. Ring the doorbell and you’ll be let in to a small, dark room which is decorated quite cheaply yet comfortably.
The treatment rooms are divided by thin plastic walls so you can hear every word being said within the tiny space and other spa goers can hear every wax strip being torn off which can be a little off putting. However, the service is professional and the price is SO CHEAP that you can ignore the basic fit out. It’s literally only $ 230 for a Brazilian wax — half the price of places like Nude and Nu and the results are as good.
Hot Stone Massages are only $ 300 whilst a spa manicure is $ 130. I bring my own colours for manicures but the range of options is reasonable.
The cash only policy is a little annoying but understandable for such a small operation.
All in all, Lovely Spa is not the best choice for a luxury, indulgent experience, but for basic grooming at a price you can’t beat, this is the place.