Sensia Studio and Japanese Day Spa

Anya is fantastic! So talented and knows her stuff when it comes to color and cut!!! She makes you feel very warm and welcomed.

Anya is just the best! I’ve been having my haircut by Anya for several years and recently followed her to Sensia. I don’t let anyone else touch my wavy/​curly hair. She gives me a truly custom stylish cut every time. I never feel like I have just an average cut. Plus, I sometimes wait a little too long in between cuts and her work grows out beautifully! If you are looking for someone who takes her time, listens to exactly what you want, and gives you a gorgeous cut while also being so sweet to talk to, go see Anya!!!

I have been seeing Jonathan Luke here for over 2 years now and he is fantastic. I actually first came here for an updo for a wedding I was going to. My friend booked the appointment for me with Joel. The updo was awesome so I called to make an appointment for a cut and color and couldn’t remember the name and booked with Jonathan thinking it was Joel, Funny when I walked in and met Jonathan but he is AWESOME and I always come back for him and his excellent services. This man in TALENTED. I actually feel like I am going to a celebrity stylist every time I walk in there to see him– he is that good; very positive and efficient too (unlike some of those places where you spend half a day). I get compliments all the time on my hair. I usually take pictures of super cool styles and cuts and show him. He is not afraid to tackle anything. He is truly an artist and I highly recommend his services. You won’t regret it. Note they accept credit card for payment of services, but not for gratuity. Please don’t forget your cash for that! There is an ATM inside though.

I had a wonderful relaxing hot stone Swedish massage by Amanda today. She asked questions and followed through relieving tension I had in my neck and shoulders. The staff was welcoming and attentive. Prices are very reasonable considering it’s in the Galleria. Tips are cash or check, but the focus is providing a satisfying experience. I will definitely be going back and recommending to my friends and clients.

This place is awesome and very comfortable. All of the staff are super friendly and welcoming. Randy colored, highlighted and cut my hair and he is awesome! I am in love with how my hair turned out and I know that is thanks to Randy and all of his experience and training. We came up with a game plan together and he executed it flawlessly. Definitely recommend Sensia and Randy!

Update: 12/​23/​2015
Stephen S. responded with written comments. He implied that the only reason I didn’t purchase a gift card was due to the business being out of the gift card boxes. While that was the reason for my initial disappointment, the reason I left without spending any money there was because my perception was that my business didn’t matter. As I stated in my review, at no time did Stephen try to find another box and/​or offer to call me when more gift boxes had arrived. Had he asked for my contact info, I would have provided it.
All in all, it’s fine. I got a gift card from another spa. Perhaps that was destiny.
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I went to this fine establishment to purchase a gift card for my husband’s massage. Even though they had a very large photo right outside of the gift card box, the person (a man) sitting up at the front desk claimed they were out. He apologized but he made no attempt to try to find another box anywhere else. He also didn’t even offer to contact me when more boxes that come in. I would’ve gladly come back to the establishment when he got more gift boxes
If this is how they treat someone coming in to buy a gift card, I can imagine how they treat people coming in for services. I will never step foot in that establishment again. And I don’t recommend you spend any money there.
Update 12÷23÷15
Stephen S did respond to my review and made it appear as though the determining factor for me not using the day spa was their lack of a gift card box. However, the determining factor as to whether or not I’d spend $$$ had more to do with what I perceived to be a lack of effort to find another solution. I am well aware that things to run out during the holiday season

I received a gift certificate to this location. It was my first service (one hour massage) at this location. The only issue I had was that I inquired twice about how to choose the massage I wanted. I was told that the therapist would suggest some options once in the room. She did make some suggestions and I accepted what she offered. I didn’t find out until checking out that what she offered was an UPGRADED service and 20 $ higher than what my gift certificate was for. I think these are things that should be explained during the selection process prior to checking out. Or, at least mention the services would require and additional payment. Those type of things shouldn’t be surprises. The location is very clean and the staff I encountered were pleasant.
Response to Stephen S:
As I stated before, I accepted the suggestions offered by the therapist. I do recall some items had prices listed for additional charges but to my recollection the therapeutic massage didn’t have a price listed on that intake form. She offered it prior to me filling out any forms. Either way, it’s just a suggestion to people new to your establishment or new to massages period (I’m actually new to both). The therapist was great and friendly so this isn’t to take anything away from the service I received by her.

Brandon can really cut hair! I have tried numerous stylist in the area, but none can really get that perfect cut that Brandon can deliver!

Brandon is the best! I’ve been seeing Brandon Le at this location for years, and can not say enough great things about him! I leave happy and feeling great every time I go to see him. He is always giving me helpful advice and knows the latest developments in hair care and products. Definitely recommend him! I’ve interacted with many other members of the staff, including the owner, massage therapists, receptionists etc and can tell you that this is a high quality place that provides excellent service!

Brandon is fantastic! He took me from blonde back to my natural brunette color. He is a genius both in doing color and cuts. My color has depth and a richness that is just beautiful! The best part of going to see Brandon is that he will tell you what will and will not work on you. He does so in the most gentle way explaining why. I love my color and cut!

I went to Randy for the Haircut from Hell. I showed him a pic of what I wanted, Dark brown hair with light brown highlights. Simple enough? Not for Randy. He did not listen to everything I had to say about my hair because he kept cutting me off to talk about his band and all the celebrities that he has worked on, and all the Victoria Secret Fashion Shows he has worked at. He did tell me at the beginning of the appointment that his daughter would be coming, but he did not mention that he would be dying our hair at the same time. However that is what he ended up doing. He told me he was doing her hair for free and he listened to every word she had to say about what she wanted. He told me he would be back in 15 min for me while I had dye in my hair but it was MUCH longer before he came back because he was working on and visiting with his daughter. (remember that I was paying for this and she wasn’t) He was telling me that he was going to make my hair look really really beautiful with an amazing blow dry job, sadly I did not get to see that because he took a walk in, leaving me with soaking wet hair. To be fair he did give me a discount off the haircut portion for leaving me with wet hair, but I was still frustrated because the rest of the visit was so awful, which is disappointing because haircuts are usually something I look forward to. I would have told him how much I hated my hair, but I didn’t get to see it until an hour later when I was home and it was dry. To make matters worse there was dye left under my hair which gave me an itchy burning feeling until I washed it out myself, which was a while later because I was out running errands by the time I realized why my hair was itching and burning. But back to the middle of my haircut, he only put dye on my roots and twisted and lightly painted over my hair from mid section to end. He told his daughter that he was giving me «a really pretty ombré» and I asked why. because that was NOT what I asked for. He proceeded to tell me because that was the style that was here to stay. that is great for ombres, but that isn’t what I asked for. Also, it made it look like my roots were really bad and I needed to get my hair done, which is why I made an appointment in the first place. My hair was not even dark brown, it was a medium red brown, the pic I showed him had no red at all, the hair was almost black in the pic. I was a hot mess. to be fair I did hear about Randy from a friend whos hair always looks pretty, so maybe it was a bad day for him, but my experience left me close to tears.
Needless to say I needed to go get my hair fixed, which means paying twice for what I asked for the first time, When I walked into the new salon, the stylist said «it has been a long time since you got your hair cut hasn’t it?» and he was surprised to hear it had been just 2 weeks before, I then told him that I had been somewhere else for a dark brown dye and he said «oh and it washed out?» I said no it just looked like this as soon as I left. He fixed me and listened to what I said and now I look and feel fabulous. So if you need to get your hair fixed from a disaster here, go to JDall salon!!! it was beautiful and my hair looks so pretty!!! I went to Rocco who was awesome, but everywhere I looked in the salon I saw happy people getting more than what they wanted!

I received a gift certificate to the Spa and scheduled a Zen Facial with Leah and Aromatherapy Massage with Leigh. The facial left my face glowing — it was both practical (good cleaning and moisturizing) and relaxing. I would do again. The massage with Leigh was superb. She had a perfect blend of pushing harder when the muscle needed it with relaxing massage for the rest of me. It was one of the best massages I’ve ever had — and I love massages so I’ve had quite a few. The team at the front were very nice. The only thing I can recommend to improve it is the salon feels a bit crowded — there needs to be some more room.

This place is the best and they have the best hair stylist in the whole USA!!! Brandon Lee and the crew at Sensia are top notch!!! Great parking and location)))

I see Susana for monthly massages. She is awesome! Heidi for facials… She is great too, books up way in advanced. I am happy with Sensia as my day spa. No need to look anywhere else.

I am extremely picky and admit that I am hard to please when it comes to my blonde highlights. My hair always turns red at the roots and I have tried many stylists over the years. No one can get it the way that I like it but Aimee Castillo! She did my hair extensions for a few years when my hair was growing out too. I love the salon and the atmosphere. Everyone is friendly but Aimee is the best in the business! She is a Rockstar!

Very rude reception people! They changed my appointment without even asking me and didn’t even apologize or ask me to re-​schedule. I was thinking about booking them for hair and makeup for my wedding day. Glad I didn’t. What if they cancelled me last minute then?
I’m a past client and this place has very bad customer service for the amount of money you pay.

Overall, great place to get a spa day scheduled. The spa atmosphere is on point. Letting did a great job with my massage! Robes are comfy, staff is professional. Only star lost was due to the odd arrangement of my services. I booked a massage, facial and manicure. They had me do my facial first then mani (outside of the spa area, in my spa robe, slightly awkward) then lastly my massage. I found it to be a bit unconventional since you lay on your face during your massage. So make sure to confirm what order you want your services done in. All in all it was a great spa day and everyone was kind and professional.

Had the best haircut ever from Brandon!!! Sad to find out he is no longer with Sensia! He’s honest and knows the style that will suit your features best! I was shocked to find out that my previous hair dresser completely messed up my hair! Brandon was able to repair it and give me the best cut ever. It’s a sad day once you do all find someone that you trust with your hair and now they are not there anymore If anyone knows where he went please let me know!
Update on 12÷17÷15− Brandon is back at Sensia! All is right in the world AND my hair!!!

I had a nail appointment with Angela, who is fantastic. She really cares about not damaging your natural nails and is skilled to do any style or design. Highly recommend her! The salon is beautiful with lots of natural light. It smells so nice inside. They have many top of the line beauty products in the waiting area. The hostesses were very welcoming upon entering and leaving. They gave me their undivided attention. Also beware, you cannot leave gratuity on CC. However they do have an ATM inside. I opted to go to my bank across the street.

I’ve been coming here for deep tissue massages for years! Susana has gotten really good at it too. I’m not talking about regular deep tissue masssages, this stuff is hardcore. She will stand on your back and massage you with her feet (sheets in between of course). She will stretch you in ways you didn’t know you could be stretched. She knows about every nerve and muscle in your body! Apparently, she has gotten a little too hardcore for me because I couldn’t really relax the last time I came.
The male Masseuse is also really good. I may try him again next time I’m back.
They provide coffee, hot tea, and water with the service. The spa area is very quiet and relaxing. I almost fall asleep every time I’m sitting back there waiting.
It’s a little pricey but like I said, these are really professional masseuses. You will not get the same experience anywhere else.