Spa By Shideh

Spa By Shideh is amazing. I’ve been to countless Red Door’s and other small spas for facials and always have left disappointed. Red Door seemed to be a revolving door of technicians with a wide range of experience. I have very complicated skin, and Shideh did an excellent job at clearing pores and rejuvenating my skin. She is, by far, the most experienced skin care professional that I’ve seen. Her costs are comparable to Red Door, but you get so much more in services and quality.

I have been seeing Shideh for several years with consistently wonderful and long-​lasting results. I love coming to her spa and agree with previous reviewers: everything that has been said is consistent with my experience.
Shideh is genuinely personable and incredibly professional. Her ability to customize treatments without overselling, use of top of the line products (no cutting corners here! combined with excellent prices), personalized skincare advice, immaculately clean spa setting — all these factors result in the total spa experience which is wonderful, relaxing and long-​lasting. Her mani/​pedi are the BEST, they stay perfect for what it seems like forever. Eyebrows treatments are gorgeous and I simply love the perfect feather-​light eyelash tint which, again, lasts for weeks and does not cause any allergic reaction.
Spa by Shideh is a lovely oasis in the center of Old Town. Highly recommended!

I’ve been coming to Spa by Shideh for over 6 months for laser hair removal. I had originally bought a Living Social for 3 underarm sessions. Just as an FYI, you need 5 weeks time between sessions. I didn’t realize this when I called to schedule my first appointment (as my deal was about to expire), Shideh was great and still honored it.
The best part about this place is Shideh. She really takes her time to make sure you’re comfortable and answers all your questions.
Really loving my results and would recommend her to everyone that’s interested in laser hair removal!

Excellent, excellent service. I’ve had 2 laser treatments (of the 3 included in a Living Social deal I purchased) and have seen a huge reduction in hair growth. I highly recommend laser treatments here.
The spa offers a variety of services. I’ve had my eye brows waxed here as well, and I’m looking forward to getting a facial in the near future.

This Spa is the secret gem of old town! I originally bought a deal for laser hair removal and based on my incredible experience I will now go to her for all of my spa needs. She has invested in a TOP of the line laser hair removal machine with the newest technology that allows her to treat a much larger area than previous laser hair removal machines I’ve encountered. Also, the machine is PAINLESS and I’ve had great results! My other laser hair removal procedures have been terribly painful so this was a breath of fresh air. Her prices are below the average for laser hair removal and she knows it but understands it’s a tough economy for people and wants her services to be affordable. She is a one woman shop which is pretty impressive but she prides herself on providing excellent, professional, and thorough services. Her nail services are incredible and she only uses the best materials /​expensive products because she believes in quality. She is personable but not overly chatty like some spa professionals. Her spa is beautiful, immaculate, and very relaxing. She is a very honest business owner who looks out for the best interest of her customers and I’m thankful I found her! You wont be disappointed!

Shideh has been sculpting my eyebrows for about 10 years now. I am so happy she has opened her own spa. I get compliments on my brows every time I go. I highly recommend Shideh.

I got a voucher for laser hair removal at Spa by Shideh. I’m happy with the results so far and I haven’t had any weird reactions to the treatments. The spa is a really lovely space with a lounge area, lots of magazines, and relaxing music. Shideh herself has always been really nice and I enjoy chatting with her. I hate going to salons/​spas where the person working with me is hard to talk to, it distracts me from whatever service I’m receiving. Anyway, I really like this place and hope to try out some of her other services. I’m already going back for more laser hair removal. Street parking in this area is easy, but be careful during evening rush hour because you’ll be dealing with lots of traffic on Washington.

I have been a client of Shideh’s for over 7 years. I tell her, if I ever move from the area, she has to come with me! She is the BEST and is incredibly professional and kind. I literally have strangers asking me, «where do you get your eye brows done?» Yes, she’s that good.

I was so relieved to find Shideh seven years ago after moving to DC from Florida. The services I enjoy include nails (with perfect polish), waxing (exactly the way I request and as painless as possible) and skincare (which Shideh customizes).
While I have again relocated, my travels frequently take me back to DC, allowing regular maintenance with Shideh. It is worth going out of your way for the care and attention she provides!
As others have noted, there are many positives: a professional demeanor, the quality of products, outstanding technique, and comfort of surroundings among them. Shideh consistently provides a high value experience for her clientele.

I have been seeing Shideh now for more than five years for many of the services she provides at her spa. The Old Town Alexandria location is fantastic and the quality of service is the best in the DC area. I highly recommend Shideh and her beautiful, clean, and inviting new spa to everyone I know.