Brownes & Co. Apothecary

06/16/2008 Posted by fso

I've been getting waxed with Elaine for 4 years now. She's is wonderfully kind and extraordinarly professional. Aside from her warm dimeaner, her waxing is by far the best I've had in Miami. Not only is it a relaxing and soothing experience, but her technique really gets the job done. Thank you!

05/05/2008 Posted by jt86739

I had the best massage with Jackie on Tuesday 4.29.08. I am 7.5 months pregnant and she was fantastic! I don't live in Miami, but was down for one last girl’s vacation. I might have to return - she is that good. She also does regular massages specializing in deep tissue (so I was told).

09/25/2007 Posted by susyfein

i just had a glorious facial with Sue......ask for a cleansing aroma and a peel to follow.it will take 10yrs off and change your mood entirely.....great location too with a beautiful spa, really reasonable prices just $135 for the 75min treatment. i got a manicure afterwards and it was a thoroughly professional job.

Pros: great value for your $$$

Cons: none that i can tell

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10/08/2006 Posted by vegornot

Yest they have a huge selection-even tho they could dust off some of the boxes. But selection doesn't make up for such poor service. Everyone there seems more interested in what went on last night than serving customers. This is definitely not Sephora where in addition to great selection you get great service. Salespeople here are moody, arrogant and rude. It's basically buy now or get out. Bad customer service and crowded dusty store is a real turn-off.

Cons: very poor customer service, not clean, high prices

0 out of 2 people found this review helpful

08/15/2006 Posted by grg3415

ok if you are looking all around the globe for a store like this, look no more. Miami beach is hot because of places like this. It has men's stuff for shaving you can't find anywhere and perfume & makeup it has lots. The best prices for Aveda anyewhere, i like the smell the best it's been open for years and smells like an old established pharmacy. keep it up guys we need a store like this in every city in the US

Pros: the best stuff anywhere

Cons: too much to choose from not enough $ to spend....... do they have sales ever?

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful

08/14/2006 Posted by georgiegurl

if you need a beauty product or something like a razor , shampoo they have it if they dont they know who does and they tell you! Customer service is friendly and knowledgeable, one woman knew what all the what all the hair treatments did. they also have a spa and yoga center upstairs

Pros: has everything you need

Cons: some of it is expensive but worth smelling the store at least

07/31/2006 Posted by jennadowgiert

This was the worst experience I have ever had at a salon! There were multipe appointments that were confused (and several other unhappy customers) and the staff was not proactive. Instead of starting to help people they stood around and argued among themselves about what they were going to do, I should mention it is also the worst mani/pedi I have ever had. After 2 hours I finally was finished and when I complained the "owner" was called and said that since the appointment was booked correctly there was nothing she could do to compensate me. Meanwhile I was asked over 3x if I wanted a manicure and what my name was, so if it was booked correctly why did no one know my name or what I needed done? The owner then had the audacity to say I was late to my appointment which was an insane LIE, I was about 5 minutes early! I do not understand how this salon is still running?? I BEG YOU... DO NOT GO THERE!!!!

Pros: The owner does not know proper etiquette, salon is completely disorganized

Cons: NONE

0 out of 2 people found this review helpful

12/19/2005 Posted by rachelanneb

wonderful staff and quality service for affordable prices (by South Beach standards, of course). My stylist and colorist were great. It's now my new salon. I had tried a salon out in the burbs' thinking I'd save money. Ha. Well, out in the suburbs my hair orange and I paid $100 more. But at Some Like it Hot, my hair was soft and smooth, golden blonde and gorgeous. And the stylist Lisa is so friendly and talented! Peter (colorist) was also great. They have great hours and a super friendly staff. My shampoo girl didn't speak English, but gave me a great neck massage with my rinse. I'll take it.

Pros: calm environment, attentive staff, beautiful results

Cons: public parking only, $, but cheap for SOBE

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

09/12/2005 Posted by rainagree

After being treated rudely by an employee I asked for Manager/Director. I was given Nikki Fienberg's name. When I left a message for her, I hoped she would respond. It's been over 2 weeks and guess what? Nothing-not even a phone call. Now I understand why employees are so rude. If the boss doesn't care, why should the help!

Cons: NO CUSTOMER SERVICE, Bad Energy, High Prices

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful

07/31/2005 Posted by nikkifeinberg

This place is a beauty mecca for the die hard product junkie, they have stuff i never even heard of before let alone seen. it's obvious it's owned by europeans cos it has stuff from all over the globe. Zarvis, dr harris, pixi beauty all from London and aqua di parma and even Commes des garcons perfumes. the smell is divine of diptique candles wafting out the door and even hard to get Kerastase hair shampoos.

Pros: well stocked, friendly staff, open early 9am

Cons: busy, pricey