Fabulous, from atmosphere to service all around, a wonderful experience will be had at Emena Spa. I get my hair cut by Andrea and my nails by Constance, and i can't say enough great things about them. They both do a wonderful job. And Ken at the front desk explains all the package deals they offer, and keeps everything running smoothly. Thanks Emena! Read Less

Above standard to excellent service. I visited yesterday for my very first Facial EVER and rI truly am pleased. I received a 20% discount for being a "1st time guest" and even better - I received same-day service. The quality of service was great overall and I will mpre than likely be joining the Membership program. The staff was friendly and made me feel welcome also comfortable. They explained everything as they went and the woman had really good hands and knew what she eas doing. The gentleman at the desk was kind and gave very detailed info on the services and products. Read Less

Every time I come to Miami I try to make time for ME at the EMENA Spa. The people at the spa make you feel so special and this last Wednesday I got the best manicure and pedicure I've ever had by their Constance. She was fast, gentle and relaxing. Thank you EMENA Spa. Read Less

I really like this place. They offer a variety of services and promotions. and the staff is friendly and attentive. Been twice for laser and facial treatments and I am very satisfied with the results. Read Less

I am visiting from Washington and I enjoyed the atmosphere and the service in the foot treatment was excellent...done by.. I believe his name was Rick.. He was very conscientious and thorough and my feet relaxation and massage treatment on my feet and pedicure was excellent . Read Less

I had a fabulous experience from the very experienced massage therapist who understood the right massage for me with potential Lymphedema issues to a wonderful facial with all natural products. I signed up for membership ! Great owner and great staff Read Less

I got a haircut here earlier this week when I was in town for work.  I found the salon through Googling organic salons near downtown Miami.  This salon does not use organic hair products, everything is synthetic.I knew walking into the appointment that a haircut and blowdry would be $110, but I wanted a nice experience, so I was ok with that.  Everyone should note that a haircut does not include a blowdry.  Every other high end salon that I have been to includes the blowdry with the haircut - it is PART of it, as you (both the stylist and the client) CANNOT see what's been done until the hair is dry and moving naturally.First, I was disappointed that upon arrival, I was not offered a beverage of any kind.  Again, most high end salons offer coffee, wine, tea, etc.I did not receive much of a consultation.  She asked where I parted my hair and then said, "so you just want the dead stuff off? I don't think we should do many layers, the blunt cut is what's in."  That was the extent of the consultation.After I was finished (it was a fine haircut, nothing remarkable, I was in and out in less than an hour, the stylist did not check in with me at all during the cut, nor did she ask my opinion when it was over) I went up to pay.THIS IS WHY I AM REVIEWING POORLY.There is a mandatory 20% tip required.  This is not discussed when making the appointment, it is not mentioned in the e-mail confirmation.  This is a surprise fee at the end, when you are finished.I always tip, of course, but my tipping is (like all tipping should be) based on my experience.  A big part of that is the head, neck, and scalp massage, which, again, should be included at all high end spa experiences.  The massage was very quick and lackluster, and she did not give my head a good scrub.  The water temperature varied between hot and cold, with no effort to keep it consistent.  The tip is also dependent on the level of skill of the stylist, the time he or she takes in making sure that I am happy and that the haircut is thorough, and the consultation.I generally don't tip 20% at a salon unless I am completely wowed.  The stylist is making WELL over minimum wage when giving high dollar services like this, so I don't think that it should be mandatory for me as a guest to be required to tip an additional 20%.Also, if it's mandatory, is ISN'T a tip, it is part of the service price and should legally be included.  This is a clear bait and switch.  I won't be returning to this spa, and should have read reviews before coming. Read Less

Great deal for mani/pedi with Groupon. Loved the spa! Went on a Sunday and it was not crowded...very relaxing. My only suggestion would be to separate the mani/pedi section from the hair salon section. My experience would have been much less relaxing if I had to hear hair dryers or smell hair products while getting my spa treatment. Read Less

I come here for laser hair removal and facials with Carolina and Sofia. They are both great!! The hair removal is saving my life and the facials are so relaxing. They also have products from eminence and they are all natural. The atmosphere here is great and sometimes the owner Christina is there. She is the best!! Oh and hair by Carla, can't forget that!  Best blowout and cut! I really recommend Eména Spa for regular treatments or a day of pampering. Just be sure to book in advance! Read Less

I just got the worst haircut of my life. The stylist just shrugged her shoulders and literally gave up. I'm so upset that I asked to speak to the salon director and haven't heard back. I am very angry that I paid for this service. I have this horrible weight that looks like I cut my own bangs (badly). I really hope they have the decency to return my funds as this stylist had no idea how to communicate or execute a proper hair cut and she knew it was messed up and didn't know how to fix it. Before it got any worse I just walked out. Very very disappointed. Read Less

Emena Spa is truly special. The services are 5 Star, including their level of customer service. It is so wonderful to have a spa where I can get my hair done, my facials, my manicures and pedicures and buy all of my organic face products. Read Less

I have been going to Emena Spa for close to 8 years, since they opened.  I worked in beauty industry for over 13 years, as a sales consultant and manager.  I have visited a lot of beauty salons and spas & can tell you from experience what makes a successful spa.  The owner, Christina is professional and keeps her spa in tip top shape.  The spa is clean, organized and has a friendly staff.  The spa director, Ken has excellent customer service and always has a smile on his face.  If you are looking for a place to get your hair, facial, massage, nails and/or laser service Emena Spa is the place for you.  I had laser service done on my legs over 7 years ago at the spa and it was the best thing I have ever done!  Thank you for always making my visit a great experience! Read Less

I went in for a facial and it was amazing, my face was radiant and perfect. They are very knowledgeable and tailor to your face needs. I love the personal and friendly atmosphere. Emena's really takes care of their clients and wants them to leave happy with every service, great costumer serves!! Read Less

I came in to emena spa for the first time i got a cut and blow dry. BRITTANY was my hairstylist she is amazing really nice young lady!!. def.  loved the wash and dry!  loved my hair def coming back to see BRITTANY again! Read Less

I have visited Emena twice with my twin girls. We LOVE Brittany for our hair! She takes her time and really cares about not only the style but the HEALTH of our hair. Of course they use good quality hair products, too! Love Brittany and our Emena spa days! Read Less

Beautiful, friendly, clean and peaceful place! From the Zen music to the decor to the excellent hair cut by Brittney! She is sweet, funny and knowledgeable. I got the groupon for the haircut, mask and blow dry. You must know $20 are mandatory for tip with the Groupon, but I didn't mind it for the good deal and the great job! :) Read Less

i woke up this morning and was so frustrated with my overly grown long hair, heavy and impossible to deal with.... i put it in a bun and moved on. Then i made the great decision to book an appointment at Emena SPA. Friday 13th turned out to be my lucky day! i've been there before but never had the pleasure to meet Brittney (excuse me is spelling is wrong). She is sweet, gentle, polite and very professional! she listened carefully to my hair cut needs and offered a few options to make sure we pick the best hair cut for me. i asked to have a lot of my hair cut and she did a fantastic job! in the past, others have been "scared" to cut a lot of hair (possibly because some clients get angry if it is too short) but Brittney understood what i was looking for! i was so so happy with the final result! i will be definitely going back to her (when my hairs grows back:-). Thank you! Read Less

I loved my facial service with Sophia! She gave me the best microdermabrasion treatment that I've had so far. I also let her handle my overgrown brows and she made sure they were perfect. I really enjoyed the welcoming environment, I'll certainly be back soon! Read Less

I came in for a facial with Keyla, she assessed my skin and recommended the microdermabrasion. Keyla, combined with the impeccable facilities immediately made me feel at ease. The facial itself was fabulous, her touch put me sleep before long. I felt recharged and refreshed once she was done. My skin looked and felt balanced. Overall a fantastic experience. Definitely recommend this place, I'll be back soon. Read Less

This place is very welcoming from the front desk to the girl that cut my hair. I bought the Groupon and $45 dollars for cut mask and blow dry it is not bad. I left really happy with the way she cut my hair it feels so light and smooth. Read Less

Oh how I wish I could reverse time and never have stepped foot into this spa. I am really not a negative person, and I usually do not like to give one star reviews; however, I do want to share my experience because I (and my hair) was literally traumatized. I was on my way back from a trip and had a long layover in Miami, Fl. I was curious about the Design District, so I took an uber there and searched for a hair salon with a high review on yelp  to treat myself to a hair make over. Little did I know that my hair was going to go through a frier and come out of that place breaking like string cheese. Unfortunately, I do not remember the name of the hair colorist who did my hair because this was during the summer. Here is a little background about myself so you understand my knowledge of hair services and that I am not being completely crazy complaining about something that isn't complaining worth. I took cosmetology in high school, and I have worked at Red Door Spa where they provide hair services as well. I have always done my hair coloring (really well too) by myself. My profile picture is when I did my bleaching and toning and everything myself without torturing my hair or compromising the integrity of my hair. With that said, I really wanted to treat myself this once and get a hair service done by a professional, thinking that it was going to be even better than when I do my hair myself. I WAS SO WRONG.Maybe it was because the hair colorist was not the most experienced or knowledgeable in the texture and health of asian hair, but she completely fried my hair. My hair was over processed to the point where my hair was literally melting and falling off when I lightly brushed over my hair. I was shocked because I have never seen anything like this before in all the years I have experienced with hair. The texture of my hair was like string cheese like I said earlier. When I asked for the hair service, I even specifically told her I don't want to over kill my hair, and she was super confident in getting the color I asked for all in one go. When she did the damage, and I expressed my anger and trauma, all the manager/business owner and the colorist said to me was, "this is completely normal." What? Excuse me? If this is what you call normal, I question everything that this salon/spa offers. It was so frustrating and ruined my whole vacation. I came out with about 2 inches shorter length due to the breakage and a frizzy, rough mess. It has been about 6 months since I have had that hair service done, and my hair is STILL in its recovery stages. I wish I took pictures to show you.Other than that, yes, the location is great. The space inside is very clean, relaxing, and professional; however, the service was a complete waste of my time. The owner comp'ed my services because of my extreme discontent and gave me take home products to help my hair, but I did not appreciate her attitude towards me. She verbally told me I was just being difficult, and she thought the colorist did a great job. Trust me, I am all for backing up your employees, but this was outrageous to me. Anyone in the hair/cosmetics industry would've agreed with me that something was not done right. I am being 100% honest about how things went down that day, and I will never go back (obviously). Read Less

Came here with a Groupon and upgraded my services to the gel mani-pedi, and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. However, it seems that the technician who did my mani-pedi was either new or just not trained very well. First off, she was very kind and nice but she dropped a bottle of black nail polish. Unbeknownst to me, this got on the back of my shoes and my white dress. The final look of my nails left a lot to be desired. My left thumbnail was not finished, leaving half-matted, half shine. The sides on nearly every one of my fingers on my manicure were also unfinished, leaving white spots and streaks. I know that I have a Groupon, but the $45 Groupon price, plus a $20 upgrade, plus $20 tip, which is $85 for an unfinished manicure is unacceptable. I really wanted to like this place but I don't think I will be coming back. I should have stayed at my regular spa. Read Less

I wasn't a huge fan of of my experience at Emena. I signed up for a facial and massage with some girl friends during Miami Spa Week and left unimpressed.Pros: facilities are clean and modern with tea and water onsite. The reception staff was very attentive and kind.Location is on the 3rd floor of the building in the heart of Miami's Design District.Cons: I had a facial with a girl who was working her first day. She used a menthol-based face mask on my sensitive skin which burned like hell. There is no way I will come back for a facial ever.The spa has 2 masseuses, one male and and female. I had requested a female masseuse, but due to poor planning only the male masseuse was available. I ended up not having a massage. The reception staff was apologetic and did offer to reschedule. Overall I didn't enjoy my facial and didn't get the massage that I signed up for. I wouldn't recommend Emena and will not be back. Read Less

Oh..the dreaded spa review that will create many emotions from the customers and the management.Let me start by saying there are two tiers of spa business in Miami. First tier is what we all know as a unique spa experience that are featured in magazines and tour books - Biltmore Spa, Setai, Standard Spa, Exhale and others. Second tier consists of businesses that have cobbled together salon service sub-contractors under a single roof and call themselves day spas. This tier is also evident from their salon-like locations, their continuous advertising on LivingSocial/Groupon, and reviews focused on facial/mani/pedi vs. true spa services. Emena spa is clearly one of this second tier businesses. Now let's see why 2 stars:1. Employees - let me start to say that the workers are great - Ken, Carla, Mindy, Erika, Rick, and others are good providers. They provide great service and you will most likely be satisfied. Hence the 2 stars of the review.2. Location and Ambiance - You will clearly have hard time finding the place. Yes, the address is in the skirts of the design district but in the back of a second floor of a building. If you are going there the first time, you will feel the gap between your "spa" expectations vs. "salon-like" setting. At least when you enter, there is spa music playing. Minus one star.3. Pricing - You will notice from the reviews that most people go here with a deal, Groupon or an upsell by the business. Why? Simple. It is because their regular pricing is not cheap and it is not a good value from this kind of business. In fact, without deals, you will find out that their pricing is almost very close to Tier 1 spas - which is very surprising. Minus one star.4. Management - Now, I will pull a Trump on you and say something most people will think by visiting Emena but not say. I am not sure what is up with the business owner Christina. She seems very agitated, annoyed and edgy every time she is dealing with customers. It is much more pleasant to deal with Ken than Christina. I have noticed this personally as well as listening to other interactions while I am waiting. The front desk at a spa is a very important component of the experience. I really don't like the "checkout at Publix" experience at a spa. Just visit Standard Spa once and compare the experience. For the owner, having gone to college at Babson clearly is not enough, thoughtful personal service is what customers expect. Minus one star.In summary, Emena is a great place if you need a specific in-and-out salon service like a facial/mani-pedi (and only if they are running a special). However, if you really need a real spa experience with an end-to-end satisfaction, go to one of the Tier 1 spas. You will find out that for a similar pricing, you will get a lot more. For example, for the price of one treatment, you get to use the full amenities (spa, sauna, steam room, pool, hotel) all day at Standard Hotel. And the best part - you do not need to deal with management staff in an unpleasant way. Read Less

From the warm welcome from owner (Christina) to the manicurist who painted my toes (Marie). I had the most wonderful time at emena spa. I first had a relaxing Swedish massage with Erika. Then a reflexology pedicure with Rick. Both therapist are true professionals at their craft. Erika has amazing hands and knew exactly what areas in my body needed to be pampered the most. Ricks reflexology massage pedicure is something dreams are made of. A full hour dedicated to every part of your feet. Hands down, the best foot massage I've ever had! Marie painted my toes so nicely and was so helpful with me in picking out spa products to take home. No fuss or frills, just great service. Emena spa is a gem in the Miami design district and I will be back again soon. Read Less

A heartfelt shout out to the Emena team, especially Christina and Rick! Christina - you've built something beautiful and it shows in how you do everything! Babson have you good bones and you've used them superbly! Rick - besides visiting Sheila, you are always my first priority! My feet and I love you! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Read Less

Emena offers a Miami Spa special of $129 for both a facial and a deep tissue massage.  I was also tempted by the oxygen treatment facial that is $99, but I decided that I do want/need a massage.  Turns out that, at the spa, they offers me to upgrade to the oxygen treatment for $40 extra, which I gladly took.  The massage - I like how my masseur customized the session and really focused on working out my kinks, instead of doing a standard head to toe routine. However, I have to say I didn't like his hairy arms rubbing on my back.  I have had many massages before, and plenty by male, but it's the first time I had this unpleasant experience.  I don't suppose I have the right to demand someone to shave his arms, but despite my effort to put a positive spin on it "hey I am getting a free scrub!!" it really grossed me out.  Also I don't care for the massage oil they use. it's supposedly apricot flavor but smells like sweet candy. I'd prefer they use something herbal or floral.  At the end of the session I was so oily I had to ask for some towels to wipe myself.  There is no shower facility.   The facial - I am glad that I can upgrade to the oxygen treatment, and overall I enjoyed the session.  I appreciate that my esthetician did not try to push skin care products on me, instead she gave me some samples to try.  This place may be a great hair and nail salon but I feel that I can get similar level of massage at a lower price, or pay as much and get a massage at a fancier facility with changing room, showers or even more.  Not to mention that parking is always a hassle at Design District, and if you don't valet, parking will be a few blocks away. Read Less

Had another great time at emèna! Last time was a microdermabrasion, this time was a deep cleansing facial - both with Mirzza. She's the best! Really works the products into your face, she left me feeling like a brand new person and that JLo glow! Can't wait to go back :) Read Less

One of my favorite places to go and relax :) From the moment you walk in you are greeted by Christina, the owner or one of her warm staff members. Everyone treats you like family , you are soooooooooo pampered you feel like a celebrity.....if I could give it more stars I would give it a million:):)Definitely the best spa in all of South Florida :) Read Less