Sableux Salon and Spa

Anybody else buy and get stuck with worthless gift cards last Christmas? Surely they knew then that they were closing in February. Email me if you want to join forces to get reimbursed.

Have over $ 300 in gift cards to this shady business. Now they closed the doors. Had to give 1 star to get a rating. Hear through the channels the business has been a scam all along

I was able to book 2 massages on the same day I called-​that should have been a sign. While it wasn’t horrible, it was just okay and felt I could have done better.

My girlfriend got her hair cut here this morning and she was very disappointed. The only reason I’m even Unilocaling this is because I feel like no other boyfriends out there should have to see there girlfriends disappointed and second guessing their choice to go here.
I was told that her stylist was very short with her and that she didn’t get the «salon experience» that she’s accustomed to. She also overheard her stylist talking to another employee about how she was out too late the night before partying and she was hungover and hating life at work today. The overall hair cut was good but completely unprofessional and she didn’t ask if she wanted it styled after the cut.

My mother in law and I booked pedicure appointments and while the nail techs were nice, the job they did wasn’t great. We got French white and mine just look uneven and the lady was shaking while doing them. They don’t have feet dryers so we had to wait an hour for them to dry. And then when we paid I was told mine was $ 3 more because I had a master technician even though I didn’t ask for one nor was I told that! Waste of money I will stick to the Asian salons from now on.

I am so very disappointed with what happened to me here! I went to get my hair highlighted and low lighted. It was supposed to be blonde highlights with red low lights. I now have really red hair that is almost orange and I hate it! It was nothing that I described that I wanted. To top off the fact my hair looks TERRIBLE she left me under the dryer for over 30 minutes because she had someone else booked for a color so it took a lot longer then it should have! I was expecting wonderful service with the amount of money I paid but got crap for it. I cannot even begin to describe how utterly disappointed I am.

When I called to schedule my appointment, I scheduled what I thought was the «Executive Package». That was to include: 20 minutes in the sauna, a 30 minute Swedish massage, and a mani/​pedi for $ 133. The massage with Amanda was great! No complaints there. There was no time I the sauna which was disappointing. My mani/​pedi was good until I got home and noticed half of my nails (on my hands and feet) were not painted. Because my fingernails were Shellac, I couldn’t fix them, but I was able to paint over my toenails. A shellac manicure is supposed to last 2 – 3 weeks, but mine only lasted 4 days! My pointer fingernail chipped halfway off from opening something wrapped in plastic. That nail seemed to have a bubble in it so I didn’t have high hopes for it anyway. I also was charged $ 150. Because I used gift cards, I didn’t pay as closely to the price as I should have. I also have no desire to go back there to have it fixed. There are plenty of other salons that I would rather give the business.

I began researching day spas before I moved to the area. Every place had very similar services and prices. I found Sableux’s website and they listed glycolic peels at $ 30 and $ 165 for a series of 6. I couldn’t believe that they would offer this service for half of what the other spas in the area were charging! I made my appointment and saw Lynita this morning. She was very personable and she was able to give me a little background on the area. While she was telling me about products that would be good for my skin issues I handed the woman behind the desk my card and was prepared to make another appointment. I noticed that I was charged $ 65. When I asked about being charged over twice what they listed on their own website the manager apologized and explained that their website is under construction so the prices are not correct. I realize this is a pretty standard price, but they need to update their price list. I wouldn’t have been shocked over a $ 10 difference, but this was considerably higher.

I received gel nails and a style for valentines day. I didn’t have an appt I was a walk in and They were nice and fit me in. However, the nails were awful. I know she is experienced and she was very nice but I had nail polish all over my skin and cuticles and the gel polish chipped that night at dinner. I have called the business multiple times to resolve the nail issue and they refuse to call me back. My husband has also called on my behalf. We spoke to both the owner and the manager they promised to refund my money but never have. I have pictures to prove how awful
It was. I am not one to write reviews but I have tried for 4 months to have them
Make it right but they haven’t so unfortunately this is the only thing left.

Wonderful service from start to finish! Loved the foot soak before our couples massage.

I got a gift certificate here for the holidays and finally got around to using it. Damn I’m glad I did. My massage was weeks ago and I’m still feeling looser.
Sableaux is in Ft. Mitchell, although don’t trust your GPS to get you there. Mine kept saying it was down the road when in fact it was actually tucked behind the Applebee’s. When you get off the highway coming from downtown, if you see the Shell station, you’ve gone too far.
Walking in, it reminds me of every spa I’ve been to atmosphere wise — well lit, marble floors, flowers in vases, you know — the calming, quiet place with feminine charm. As a guy I always feel a little alienated in a spot like this, like I’m a stranger in a strange land. But you get over it.
I was here to get an hour long Swedish Massage and it was amazing. You start by undressing in a private room and they give you a locker to put all your stuff into. Then you soak your feet in hot stone foot bath. Yes and more yes.
After that, it’s the massage. You get lead by your masseuses to a dark room with calming music playing. And then they work you over. The woman I was with was great — she massaged everywhere and went harder when I asked her too. She said she’d been doing it for over 20 years and it was clear she knew just what she was doing.
All in all, a great place for a relaxing afternoon. Recommended wholeheartedly.

I’ve been going to Sableux for several years. I have never had a bad experience. I feel like my haircuts are a little on the expensive end $ 35 for a basic cut, but I think that is because my stylists keeps getting bumped up to a higher tier. I used to pay $ 20 when I started going so maybe I will always compare it to that. (I sound like an old person — I remember when a haircut only cost…) Regardless, it’s not enough to keep me from coming back.
The employees are friendly and I’ve never had to wait more than five minutes after my appointment time. There is a station in the waiting area with tea and water. I’ve never waited long enough to need it, but I like that it’s there. The waiting area, the shampoo stations, and the stylist areas are all clean, organized and well laid out. And I always leave feeling beautiful and spoiled.

Like everything at Sableux, their spa is very clean and modern. For a Swedish massage, you are greeted with a warm robe and hot stone foot bath. Next, you sit in a body steamer. (It looks like a gigantic robot case where only your head sticks out.) Enter the massage room with relaxing music and comfortable dim lighting. The masseuse is very professional and asks about your problem areas. I’ve felt calm, loosened and relaxed after each visit. Sableux offers both male and female masseuses; I prefer the men.
Sableux hosts many other services such as manicures and pedicures, facials, body treatments, makeup and hair removal. Some of my male friends get their hair cut here; it’s great for guys too.
Minus one star because they recently got rid of their huge, lush chairs in the waiting area. They’ve been replaced with smaller, less comfortable seats.
Also, the pricing here is on the high end. A brow wax and hair cut runs about $ 55. Coloring is an additional $ 60-​$ 100. A 60 minute massage is $ 75 and 30 minute is $ 50. I can’t afford to go to the spa as much as I’d like. If these prices could come down, by say, $ 15, I would visit more often.

Several months ago I had a really bad experience involving Sableux and a gift certificate from Groupon that they refused to honor. I posted about it on Unilocal (oh, the power of Unilocal!) and within a few days I received a call from the general manager who offered my wife and I a complimentary couple’s massage to make up for the poor customer service I had initially experienced. Several weeks ago we headed to Sableux to redeem our gift certificate and had a great experience. The massage was one of the most relaxing experiences of my life. The spa was clean and comfortable and the staff was excellent and very professional. I’ve changed my tune about Sableux… It gets high marks this time around!

I have been to Sableux in both their salon and their spa.
Their salon is great, however I feel it’s a bit pricey. I can’t justify paying upwards of $ 100 for a few highlights and a haircut. However, the staff is super nice and professional.
Their salon services are great, but I found that the three or four times I have been, I’ve had to talk my way through my massage. I have had a different massage therapist each time, and they seem to start out super gentle, and when you ask for more pressure, it’s way too rough, and it took some time to find the perfect balance. Once found, it was heaven. So make sure you know your needs before heading into a massage.

I have been to Sableux Salon for a haircut several times now, and I have to say that I’ve really enjoyed the service and cut provided by my stylist, Olivia. The salon employees, in general, are courteous and professional, and Olivia, in particular, was very patient when I decided to cut off my long bob in favor of a short do. She went over pictures with me, asking me what I liked about each cut and explaining what would work with my hair texture before starting.
The cut itself looks good, is easy to style, and has gotten many compliments. Olivia was really good about explaining the products she used without pressuring me to buy anything. When she has finished, she has always urged me to come back if there’s anything I don’t like about the cut.
I started going to Sableux after having gone to Aveda Frederic’s Institute for several years, so these prices are definitely a little steeper than I’ve been paying, but I totally think it’s worth it. I agree with another review that the tiered pricing system is a bit ridiculous. There are five prices levels ranging from the least expensive «Stylist» ($ 31 for a woman’s cut) to «Artistic Designer» ($ 50&up). However, I now have a regular stylist I feel comfortable with and my haircut is complete in about a half-​hour, which is far better than the two hours it typically averaged at Aveda Frederic’s.

I’ve been to Sableux twice – once for a couple’s massage and once for a haircut. The couple’s massage was really great – it was my husband’s first time getting a massage (he’s was hooked after) and the environment was very pleasant and relaxing. It’s worth noting that the «spa» section of Sableux is separate from the more busy/​noisy «salon» section, which is nice.
My haircut was just this past weekend, with Marci, and it was also a very positive experience. Their price level tiering of stylists is a bit excessive – 5 different levels, with quite a range of prices from top to bottom. I’m not sure if there’s really that big a difference between stylists to merit five different levels, but I digress…
My stylist Marci was a «designer» (level 2) which means her haircuts cost $ 33 for women. Pretty reasonable, I thought. I have curly/​wavy hair and she does too so I felt like she really understood how to cut and style my hair, which was definitely a bonus. The hair services take place in one giant room with rows and rows of stylist stations. It’s a bit busy and not particularly relaxing, but the stations are far enough apart to not be completely distracting.
The consultation was pretty standard – I told her my «usual» and asked for her advice/​recommendations, which she offered. I appreciated that because I’ve sometimes had new stylist refuse to give their opinions (must have had a bad experience or two in the past with that) and just do whatever I asked for. The shampoo experience was pleasant – nice smelling products, short scalp massage, the usual.
The cut itself was pretty quick, despite lots of layering. She blew it out straight (love that!) and it looked fantastic and lasted through the next day as well. After styling it myself (curly) for the past couple of days, I’m still pleased with the cut.
So, overall very positive experiences, but the salon side is definitely lacking in ambiance.