Blue Sky Day Spa

More along the lines of 2.5 stars, but I feel like this experience was an anomoly compared to my past experiences. I returned to this spa after having lived in SoCal for several years. I had always had good experiences for the most part and had my needs met, so I was excited to come back. Sadly, I cannot say the same about this visit.
I took advantage of a great deal for being on the mailing list. When I first arrived, Cindy was very friendly and attentive. I had been looking forward for this facial and body treatment for a few days. I started with the body treatment that had a lovely chocolate scrub involved, a warm oil applied, and a buttercream lotion, followed by a facial. The products used were great and the esthetician was friendly, but everything felt incomplete and not thorough. Product was applied very conservatively, and not to my whole body. For example, when it was applied to my arm, the esthetician didn’t even lift my arm to rub it on the bottom of my forearm. The gown was never really adjusted to ensure thorough application, and when it came to the final lotion treatment, the esthetician didn’t even have me turn over to apply it to the back of my body. Although the service description says it includes a massage, this is really just the application of product. I was really forward to the «massage» aspect, so that was a let down.
During the facial, my biggest disappointment was the lack of extractions. The service description said that a «skin analysis» and «extractions» were included. When I first arrived and filled out a client card, under the «expectations for this visit», I specifically wrote that I needed extractions and check marked the «yes» box next to «Experiencing a Breakout». The esthetician never asked me about any skin concerns or offered extractions, and when I pointed this out, she admitted she should have asked me but said she had already closed my pores. The whole reason I get facials is for extractions when my skin is fussy, so I felt like I wasted my money. Obviously, I don’t know what’s happening at every point during the service as lots of product gets applied and I don’t know when the end of the service is near, but if I had I would have stopped her far earlier on to request extractions. There was also an eyebrow wax included. I’m always nervous for someone new to touch my brows, but I told her that my brows were shaped and they just need to be cleaned up. After looking at them in the mirror at home, she did mess with my shape and my brows are looking way too thin. Sigh.
I can’t say that my experience was terribly bad, but I do feel that it was lacking. Spa visits are not cheap, which adds even more to the blow. I will have to pay again for a facial and again for a massage, since neither of my needs were met during this visit. When I pointed out my feelings about the services to Cindy, she was still friendly, but she minimized my disappointment and instead focused on the «great deal» I had received. I wish she would have focused on my happiness as a customer and try to make the experience better, or at least given some sympathy. I would have gladly stuck around longer to have my pores reopened for extractions, or even a 10 minute massage to focus on my problem areas. These are simple, quick fixes and would have made a world of difference for me. Unfortunately, I wasn’t even asked if there was anything that could be done to make me leave a happy customer. My rating would be different had that been the case.
I may give it another shot for a massage and maybe even a facial again, but make sure that whoever works on me is fully present and paying attention to the reason for my visit. If you visit this spa, don’t have the same expectations you have with other practitioners. Make sure that you initiate all of the conversations about what you need, even though this is supposed to be the practitioners job. I’ve never needed to do this before, but this was a pricey lesson to learn. Don’t hesitate to stop them and ask questions or make requests, especially if you have an inkling something is being missed. I will update the review accordingly after future visits.

I needed a same day spa appointment, and after calling a couple other places I got lucky with Blue Sky. I’m glad I didn’t read the other Unilocal reviews first because I probably wouldn’t have booked it! But I’m glad I did.
First off, Cindy was absolutely lovely to me, very attentive and eager to make sure I had a good experience.
What I like about this place with that I was able to get all the services I wanted in a single spot. It’s hard to find somewhere that will do massage, facial, and nails. Since he really worked to be able to get all three services for me back to back on short notice.
There are drawbacks to having so many services offered in a small space. There is no waiting room. You wait for services on a bench in a long hallway, and all the service room doors open off the hallway, so all the spa workers and customers walk by you, the doors open and close, and you can hear the front desk receptionist making appointments. Not exactly Zen. However, they provide you with a robe that has been freshly warmed up in the dryer, and heated rice pack for your neck while you wait, which I have not found anywhere else and is a pretty cool touch.
My massage was solid. The facial was not great, the pace was a little too fast and the aesthetician just sat there while the product set. Everywhere else I have gone does a scalp or shoulder massage during that time. Also, she did not do any extractions The pedicure was very well done, but did not have the amenities of a normal nail salon. I was seated in a comfortable office style chair rather than a massage chair, and she used a portable pedicure foot bath. It was the same price as a full salon service. But I figured that was a trade off of offering a lot of services in a small space.

Let me start out by saying I don’t understand how Blue Sky has such low Unilocal reviews. But then follow-​up with the fact that I suppose I don’t know too much about massages.
My boyfriend bought me a Queen for the Day spa package December of 2014 for our anniversary. I finally got around to using it today. The package included a spa manicure and pedicure, a facial and a massage.
I work with my hands and I stand on my feet at least 8 hours a day while at work, so I felt bad for the nail tech who had to deal with both. She was extremely kind and took care of the dry, rough, and dead skin on my feet, and fixed my cuticles. She was super friendly and inquired about my life, making me feel like today was truly about me. The area for the manicure and pedicure is not private by any means, but what nail shop is? I enjoyed the ability to look out the window and watch the world go by.
Next was my facial. I figured since it was part of the package I might as well. I have decent skin and I have a weird phobia of people getting near my face. Despite all this Alenia (I think that’s her name)? Did a fantastic job and my face feels great this evening. I don’t know if I would have another facial any time soon, but that has NOTHING to do with the level of service I was provided.
Last but not least I had a 1 hour Swedish massage. I was greeted by Michael who was kind, soft spoken, and friendly. Going back to my face phobia, I’m not used to having people I don’t know touch me, despite their profession. Within 5 minutes any tension I had left. Michael was amazing, and when he was done I was practically asleep. I left feeling like I was floating.
You can bet based on the level of professional service I received from this entire staff I will be back… thank you Blue Sky for making me feel like a Queen today and sending me home relaxed as can be.

Highly recommend Junien for a massage therapy session. I am an avid kickboxer and when I am not training I practice ballet barre fitness 7 days a week. Junien provided excellent advice, relaxation, and stretches during my sports massage. As a long time overcharged member of massage envy, I would recommend Junien at Blue Sky over them any day!

I have been to this spa twice now and the massages are not that good. I have had a lot of great massages over the years and know good versus bad. The pressure is really important and I couldn’t get the therapist to apply enough pressure. You don’t need a Swedish massage to get a firm massage but that’s what I was told. The therapist seemed like a nice person but inexperienced. After 2 sub par massages I won’t be going back.

I agree and fully support all the comments that this Spa SHOULD BE AVOIDED AT ALL COSTS! Cindy is a nasty and rude receptionist/​owner. I bought my wife a spa package for Mother’s Day last year and when my wife showed up for her scheduled facial Cindy said the specialist was out of the office and she could only get a foot scrub or nothing. Cindy said she reserved the right to change the package. When I called Cindy to explain my wife’s dissatisfaction she chewed my ass out. This place is a total scam and it amazes me people still go here. I am certain anyone with Unilocal will not patronize this dirty dump.
Please believe all the reviews you read here that are negative because they are true. And certainly if you love someone, do NOT buy them a gift certificate or package here. What a mistake.

Made an appointment for a pedicure. It couldn’t have been a more impersonal experience. While waiting in the lobby, which by the way is where the pedicures/​manicures are done, only separated by a folding screen room separator. I could every conversation. When it was my turn to go back I was sat in a computer chair and my feet were placed in a bucket. It was so tacky. I voiced concern to the pedicurist. She left the room and returned with the owner. I told her my concerns. I decided it was best I leave and not stay for the pedicure.

I’ve been to the spot a few times and I’ve always had a pleasant experience myself with Cindy and her staff. Alex gave me a wonderful massage I was a bit nervous because he was a man but he made me feel really comfortable and he did a great job. I buy their soy candles which are awesome because when they melt you can use the wax as lotion for your skin. I’ve use the wax to put on my sons skin which he has eczema and it helps a lot.

I was quite happy with my appointment at this salon. Tabitha was my massage therapist and she did a great job. I did not experience any rudeness at all as other clients have stated. My only concern was that the room was a little cold but that is it. I would definitely go there again if needed. I had a 50 percent off coupon and I saved 50 dollars because of that. I was a very happy camper because of it. The parking gets full but you can park on the streets if needed. They have a 2 hour limit on the streets so don’t fret if the parking lot behind the massage parlor is full.

This was a low budget experience with a high end price! Massage bed was cold and my therapist apologized for her cold hands rather than warm them. My interaction with the owner, staff and CMT felt impersonal, rushed and routine. The massage was totally inadequate and awkward. The environment was so kitchen with blue things and sky images it was the opposite if relaxing– just distractingly distasteful.

Let me finally write a review for this place. Some of you may have seen my tip about the owner I made years ago. I had a friend that recently visited here (before I could warn her) and she had a horrible experience. I encouraged her to write her own Unilocal review… and have felt compelled to write mine. Now that I am an «Elite» I hope more people will see this review and take my advice.
Before I start, some words is wisdom to this business… If you give great services from the start you won’t have to spend the time and money apologizing later.
I was a regular customer there years ago never having problems with the employees, who were very kind and hard-​working.
One time they were offering a free paraffin hand treatment if you made an appt for a free makeover with a mineral makeup line they were supporting. I called to make an appointment and went in for my make-​over several days later. The make-​up rep, as sweet as she was, made me look so unnatural, like I was a porcelain doll. It wasn’t until the end that she gave me a mirror and I practically fell out of the high chair I was in. I couldn’t help my reaction, but I started to giggle at how ridiculous I looked. She said it might be the light and to go back to the bathroom and look there. Well, it didn’t change my perception and felt the need to stick my face in the sink and splash water on my it so I can see my natural skin again. When I went to the front the girl had another brave soul in the chair so I went to the front desk to check in for my paraffin treatment.
I was greeted by Cindy, receptionist/​owner and I told her I had completed my make-​over and was checking in for the hand treatment.
Cindy looked up at me with a nasty look and said in a condescending manner, «We don’t have time to do it» and ended the sentence like she had nothing else to say to me. Flabbergasted I turned around and walked out.
In the past she didn’t have the best customer service aura about her… Usually cranky… But this was the final straw, she is ungrateful, bitter, and seems super unhappy… At the time I was pissed and told EVERYONE I knew to stay way from her and her business. Now I can voice it to the world. STAY AWAY!
As I just read some of the reviews it doesn’t sound like she’s changed. There was a comment about pressuring for a «good» tip-​I had a similar experience there, by Cindy of course.
People should stay away from the likes of Cindy; both Customers and those looking to work in a spa. Go somewhere where you will be treated with respect.
This place needs to just shut their doors permanently already. My advice to the owner: go on a self-​help pilgrimage or something… cleanse your mind and soul of all the nastiness you appear to harbor… It’s ugly and you make your business ugly.
Those of you looking for a massage/​facial/​mani-​pedi at a reasonable rate and a very nice host… Go to Happy Day Spa. (Review is on it’s way).
Cindy,
I just read your review and wanted to comment.
You had no power, nor did make me miserable all these years. I didn’t even harbor a grudge. Honestly, I had forgotten about you and this establishment. As I stated previously, I had a friend of mine recently have a bad experience there and it reminded me of the horrible experience I had at your spa so I decided to write an honest review about your nastiness is all. If someone would mention your business I would give my honest opinion and move on. I felt sad for you really. Only someone so miserable with themselves would treat their customers the way you do.
I have had several comments regarding this review and found I am not alone in my experience there, but I doubt they lose much sleep over it (same as I).
So it loos like I (along with everyone else you treat horribly) have the power. Gotta love Unilocal!
I thank you for your good blessings, but I’d rather you save it for your customers and turn those GRAY SKIES BLUE!

My favorite place to get a deep tissue or Swedish massage in Sacramento. I’ve been a regular client now for years and I don’t think I have ever had a disappointing service. The location of Blue Sky Day Spa is quiet and the atmosphere is low key, clean and peaceful. The massage therapists seem well-​educated in massage, experienced and friendly. Cindy (the owner) has always been so pleasant and I t. I signed up for enjoy their VIP email list, and which provides notifications on what openings therapists have for the week and special promotions.

My husband bought me a gift certificate to this place so I went in for a facial and had one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had at a spa. To begin with, the receptionist is not welcoming. When I was taken to the room, I had a bit of make up on my face and asked if I could wash it off first or if she would be cleaning it. She said it wasn’t a problem so she began the facial She used lotions and creams but never cleaned my make up off so my face just felt gross the entire time. I couldn’t even fully relax. Once she was done, I went to the bathroom and there were remnants of lotion in my hair as well as one of my nostrils! I was so upset. Then when I paid with my gift certificate, the receptionist sternly and insultingly told me that gratituity was 20%, as if I wasn’t going to tip. I knew I was not going to ever return so I gave them the entire gift certicate, which covered the facial and more than 20% of the service, which the facialist didn’t deven deserve. There are so many better spas, such as Mellow Me Out and Hoshalls. I would go to Happy Day Spa any day before ever returning to this place.

I’m sad to give Blue Sky a 3 star review. Janine, the message therapist is absolutely amazing, hands down, don’t see anyone else until you give her a try. I had some serious back issues last year that resulted in having to be in physical therapy. In the meantime, while figuring out what was wrong with me, Janine was servicing my back sometimes two times a week. There were times where I would barely be able to walk in and then I felt amazing after my treatment. She is so kind and has the perfect amount of pressure. She knows when to press harder and when to back off.
I previously would have given this place five stars, but I feel embarrassed to go back now. I still have a treatment left, over a year later that needs to be used. I gave notice over the weekend that I was in such severe pain that I considered going to urgent care and obviously couldn’t make it in for my appointment on Monday. I emailed, called, did everything I could. By this time, I was a super frequent customer and I thought that Cindy the owner and receptionist would understand. Instead, she charged my credit card that she keeps on file (yikes!) and had absolutely no forgiveness, even for a frequent client who bought several of their expensive products to boot. As a small business owner myself, I would have not charged me for my cancelled appointment since I had given enough notice and encouraged me to come back for another visit. I haven’t been back since.
I really miss Janine and would like to go back. But, I now feel embarrassed by the way I was treated and don’t think I will enjoy being there. I agree with other people’s opinions about the owner. Their VIP deals are amazing though — you can get them anytime just by being on their mailing list.

I bought a deal from the spa for a gift. The services were ok but I found the pedicure and manicure area cramped and I could hear every phone conversation and each customer check out. It was not relaxing. I probably wont go back.

Esthetician burned my face doing a regular facial. It really hurts and there is a red burn spot on my face for New Years– not at all what I expected or wanted.

Have gone here many times an have found that Tabitha does what I like with her combo massage with hot stones.
I find Blue Sky to be clean and professional and Cindy the owner has always treated me well and courteously.
The pricing is reasonable for massage.
I do recommend making appointments early in the week and that is sometimes difficult for me.

Like many others, I went here because I got a gift certificate. I have to think that’s how this place stays in business… on their gift certificates that force people to have to go there.
I was very curious about Blue Sky after the years of questionable Unilocal reviews but I really needed a relaxing afternoon so I was cautiously optimistic. But… my experience pretty much matched the experience of many others before me. Not great.
When you walk in, it doesn’t look like you’d expect a day spa to look. There are dining chairs in the waiting room, it’s cluttered and it’s dark. Not «relaxing calm» mild lighting… more like «I forgot to buy new light bulbs».
I checked in and sat down about 4 feet from the front desk (it’s not a large space) and the owner proceeded to talk trash about me to the nail lady. Right in front of me. And didn’t seem to make an attempt to hide it. That was… weird.
Aside from the smack talk, they just didn’t seem to appreciate that I was there.
I had a «spa manicure», and was taken to this dim weird little room that kind of seems like maybe it was some sort of storage closet originally. It was odd that, for a manicure room, it was so poorly lit. It wasn’t comfortable or spa like at all. It was just weird.
The manicure itself was alright. Nothing special and nothing that you can’t get at a regular ol’ strip-​mall nail place anywhere else. But at least at those places you get to sit in the cool massage chairs. The nail lady was nice enough and did a decent job. The only problem was that they sent me on my way while my nails were still VERY wet so, of course, two of them got totally screwed up before I was even out the door. I’ve never been hustled out of a manicure so quickly before.
Every part of the salon I was in had notes taped up all over with threatening messages about behavior that the salon won’t tolerate. It was like when I was 19 and living with jerky, passive aggressive college roommates who left jerky notes up all over the apartment. Putting passive aggressive notes up all over the place doesn’t really create a serene, calming, welcoming atmosphere. I’m just sayin.
One of the notes says that if you leave your cell phone on, you will get charged for the services being provided for the OTHER patrons of the salon (yes, seriously). This was funny because while I was there the owners cell phone went off AND she decided she needed to do some shredding. But since she still charged me for my service, I guess she is exempt from her own rules.
For the prices charged, there are A LOT more options around town for day spa services that have nicer staff that want your business and have more spa-​like atmospheres. The owner has years of bad reviews about her customer service and she just constantly defends herself instead of… you know… improving her customer service skills. So I don’t think anything will change there… and I don’t think I’d actually spend my own money there either.
I would suggest to folks looking to buy a gift certificate for a loved one… try somewhere else where they actually LIKE new clients.

I went to Blue Sky Day Spa for the first time a few weeks ago because I had a gift certificate I needed to use. I received their pedicure and a full face wax. Their customer service is great and I was able to make an appointment within the same week.
The pedicure was fine and after four weeks still looks good.
The wax was also good and it was the first time I didn’t break out after a full face wax, which was a huge plus! However, I was disappointed with the eye brow wax. Usually I like the waxer to cut and pluck around my eyebrows to clean them up after the wax. The employee did not do this, so after the appointment I had to go home and finish the job. However, she was very friendly!
I would go back for a pedicure, but I could get the same pedicure at another place for cheaper and equal value.

So, I know a lot of people have had some horrible experiences. I feel middle of the road about it. This place is ok. The owner is pushy, and obviously requires her therapists to upsell — I hate being told about products right after a massage. I really hate it. She carries good products, which is a plus, but I know if I want to buy something extra, thanks. I’ve had variable experiences with the owner as far as polite vs rude, but mostly polite. I do think that hiring a receptionist would be a great thing to do on her end, and I also agree that the pedicure room is a tiny cramped horrible space that is not somewhere people should be told to relax. The therapists do seem genuinely kind. The massage I received was good, but the energy in that place is just not warm and welcoming.
I’m just not *excited* about this place.
It’s cute but not amazing.
The specials are a good deal if you’re on the mailing list, but I wouldn’t pay full price.