cassieingrid

I went here after my sister recommended it to me. Roey did my hair - I had a wash, treatment, colour, cut and blowdry. I was very happy with their service, and I was happy enough with the final result, but I felt that it could have been a better style for my face shape (I gave a rough idea of what I was after but left it up to Roey). I have wavy hair and asked for it to be cut so that it would look good if I were not to style it, but I felt that for the cut they gave me, my hair needed to be blowdried/straightened/styled every day to look good. I asked for it to be styled with volume at the roots as my hair is quite flat, and what I got was more like flat at the roots and volume in the rest of the hair. They did put some volumising powder at the roots, but I didn't like the feeling of it as it made my hair feel too powdery and didn't give the volume I was after. I purchased a shampoo and conditioner recommended by them, Awapuhi brand (very expensive!), but I found that these products did not add as much moisture to my hair as is needed by my hair type. I booked on their website and read that they recommend dry cuts, I went in with the intention of asking for a wet cut instead, but Roey insisted that dry would be better. I don't think I'm a fan of their dry cutting technique though, it is definitely easier to see how the hair sits (especially for fringes, reduces the risk of it being cut too short) but I would much rather have my hair cut wet as I find that the ends don't split as much. Have not been back since and will probably find somewhere else.

Approximate cost: $310

Booked in for a full body spray tan, they usually do these at the day spa they own across the road, Santika Day Spa. Not sure what brand of tan they use but the tan I got looked quite natural, but was a little darker than I expected. It was ever so slightly more orange than I would have liked but it was barely noticable at all. I am quite pale but have yellow undertones in my skin, so not sure how it would look on someone with pink undertones. It lasted about a week with moisturising. The day spa has an absolutely gorgeous atmosphere, feels like you're on a tropical island!

Approximate cost: $40

The burgers are HUGE here, the prices are pretty good too. The atmosphere of the place is nice and relaxed, our friends and I had a great time reading all the funny quotes of the ceiling and walls! If you are going to Captain America's, go when you're starving hungry! They also serve a number of American drinks such as cherry coke, dr.pepper and grape fanta.

Schnitz is amazing in every way. The food is good quality, the staff are friendly, the prices are great and the place has a nice warm atmosphere. The food comes to your table so quickly as well! I would recommend this place to anyone!

Approximate cost: $13

The staff were very friendly and helpful. They had lots of stock available and made me feel welcome to come back.

I ordered the cannelloni and it was absolutely terrible. The filling was bland and the sauce didn't taste very nice. I ordered some vegetables as a side and there were only beans and sweet potato in it, no other vegetables. The cake I ordered for dessert was enough to feed a family of four and was well overpriced.

Approximate cost: $15