Vancouver Spa: Bloom Essentials Picasso Pedicure Party

Dear Vancity Girlfriends,

In June at the beginning of summer, Vancity Girlfriends Carolyn & I went to Bloom Essentials for their  Picasso Pedicure and I absolutely loved it.  My toes were painted pretty and they lasted for 4-6 weeks.  It was perfect for the wedding that I attended in London in July and the Picasso Pedicure lasted which was the most important part for me.


I was happily surprised when my work decided to treat the team there after our busiest time of the year was over.  A Bloom Essentials pedicure party was our incentive for meeting our targets.  Boy, did I work hard to try to achieve it.  When September came and it was the beginning of Fall, it was announced that we would be rewarded with a pedicure party.  I was thrilled.

We were the only ones in the spa for our private pedicure party.  Everyone chose to have Picasso Pedicures and we took over the spa for the few hours that we were there.  Since there were 8 of us they had prepared two rooms (each room fit two girlfriends for their pedicures).  The others waited in the comfortable lobby and chatted until the first four were done and then we traded.  

Bloom Essentials is a small, comfortable spa where I felt at home.  I freely went to the different rooms to check out the pedicures of my collegues and chatted with everyone.  Someone brought cookies and sparkling drinks to spruce up the occasion.  I loved it!  

Before I discovered Bloom Essentials, I would get a pedicure once a year, in the massage chairs at Metrotown where the Vietnamese girls would attack your feet and calluses without fear.  I never knew there was anything different, until I went to Bloom Essentials.  They are so gentle with the pedicure that you can truly relax and enjoy catching up with your girlfriend. 

I was really lucky because after the pedicure party, I saw a Groupon for Bloom Essentials for the Picasso Pedicure which is normally $65, but with the Groupon it was at a discount for $49 including a nail file.  I never imagined before that I was the type of woman to have pedicures regularly but after discovering Bloom Essentials and this money saving Groupon, I know that I will be back at the beginning of each season to indulge in the Picasso Pedicure once again.     

Tips for your Bloom Essentials Pedicure Party.  (1)  Book early  (2) Have an even number of guests - each room has space for two  (3) Bring drinks and goodies for everyone

Website:  Bloom Essentials

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Before the Picasso Pedicure

After the Picasso Pedicure

Vancouver Spa - Bloom Essentials Picasso Pedicure for Two

 Hi Vancity Girlfriends,

Carolyn entering Bloom Essentials

I love to escape to the spa to take a break from the busy, stressful city life and to relax at the spa.  Now that's a treat to do with your Vancity Girlfriends.  Now I've been to spas for massages, facials, but Vancity Girlfriend Carolyn wanted a pedicure!  Initially I found a Groupon for a spa but as most groupons go, you have to plan ahead, otherwise it is very difficult to find a time to get two appointments at the same time.  I had a time crunch since I wanted my pedicure before my two week European vacation began.  

So I decided to go find out where the "Best Spa in Vancouver" was that specialized in pedicures.  Bloom Essentials was came up on Yelp so I explored their website to find their "Sole Mate Survivor for 2" with a Picasso Pedicure.  I called and booked our appointments with ease.  

Bloom Essentials Waiting Area

Bloom Essentials is in Kitsilano on 1st street near the Burrard Street bridge.  It is on the ground floor, basement level of a character style building across from Sukis and Ron Zalko.  When I first stepped into the small spa, it is like a cute boutique.  The front space is well lit and there is a comfortable waiting area that looks like it could be your cozy living room.  

I imagined that for pedicures we would be in chairs sitting next to each other, but at Bloom Essentials, you get to have you pedicures in bed propped up with comfortable pillows.  Cozy girlfriend chat time!  Such a creative and comfortable way to have a pedicure.  

They also had Picasso art on swatches so you can choose easily.  They had one for nail colours as well so as your feet are being pampered you can review the colours at your leisure before it's time to choose

My pedicure was picture perfect!  I loved the Picasso artwork and I can't stop looking at my pretty toes.  It was so gentle and professional.  I am happy that I splurged for Vancity Girlfriends Picasso Pedicure.  

BEFORE my Picasso Pedicure

  

AFTER my Bloom Essential Picasso Pedicure

Close Up of Bloom Essential Picasso Pedicure

Update as of February 2016 - Bloom Essentials has permanently closed for business.  If you have bought a Groupon, please contact them for credit.