Genesis Salon and Spa

I had an amazing facial with Bailey. My skin felt great afterwards. However my haircut with Taylor was just awful. Taylor herself was pleasant and nice but I wish she had told me that she perhaps did not know how to cut my hair type instead of butchering my hair to the front. I have very thick long wavy hair and requested light bangs and layering to the front. Instead she cut a large chunk of hair and then tried to fix it by cutting another chunk of hair even further back. I’m just patiently waiting for it to grow back now ☹️

My experience was beyond fantastic in every way. Chelsea is one of the nicest and most helpful persons I’ve ever met - I asked for a rather complicated all day spa time - 5 services and lunch plus time in between to relax and she set me up perfectly. Ana did the facial and it was perfect. Liz did my scrub and 90 minute massage, one of the best I’ve ever had. Chelsea did my pedi and Angie did my mani. They ordered lunch for me during a break and brought it in on a pretty tray. The ambience at this place couldn’t possibly be better - it’s as nice as an upscale spa I used in Dallas. The decor and music and relax space etc - just beautiful. I’m booking my husband a massage for next week and I plan to spend a day here every few months. What a great day, great people, and top quality services.

Today (12/04/2021) was my first excursion to Genesis Salon and Spa in Marion, IL. I drove about 30 minutes from where I live to get to this location based on the positive reviews I read on the Vagaro app. I am always happy when the experiences of other customers encourage me to investigate a business for myself. This time it really paid off. From the moment I opened the door, it was evident that Genesis was much more than an average salon. The lobby is beautifully decorated and comfortable. I was greeted immediately by the person who was to perform my service (Obi is awesomeness personified), and led to another immaculately furnished and decorated area. I love that everywhere I went, I could see that the customer was kept in mind. There are comfortable places to lounge and it is obviously kept CLEAN! From the outside, you would think this salon and spa is your ordinary store front, however you would be mistaken. Genesis is huge on the inside. Before coming for my appointment, I researched my esthetician Obi through her customer reviews. I’m happy to report that She was exactly what all of her customers have said she is: PHENOMENAL! I appreciated her professionalism and warm personality. Even though this was my first direct experience with her waxing services, I felt completely comfortable with her. Most importantly, she made sure that I was 100% satisfied with my service before I left, and to me, that is a woman who knows the meaning of customer service. Obi was so awesome that my spa and pedicure appointments are booked with her for the next few months. Yep, Obi is the newest member of the Diva Squad! I’m so thankful to have found Obi and Genesis. Genesis Salon and Spa offers several services for men and women geared to pamper and care for the body, mind, and spirit. The best part for me is that this is a small, local, woman-owned business. Let’s hear it for these Entrepreneur Divas! I highly recommend Genesis Salon and Spa in Marion, IL. When you go by, tell them that Kindra Speech sent ya.

Marah used to be my go-to for a cut and a color. However, when it was time for my wedding a while ago, she gave me the usual cut and color, but the color kept leaching out of my hair for some reason afterwards. I asked her about all the color coming out every time I showered, so she gave me a free root touch-up to fix it. The color still kept coming out every time I washed my hair after that, though. I thought maybe it would stop after awhile, and I also tried a cold water rinse to stop the color from dripping everywhere. Nothing worked. I had to wrap my hair in a towel a few hours before my wedding because my hair was dripping color all over everything! My wedding clothes got ruined also and a bunch of towels were covered in hair dye right before the wedding. I reached out to Marah about this issue and never received a response. I am so very disappointed!

Taylor is truly amazing! Found her by chance 4 years ago and I intend to keep her. She always does an excellent job.