Skip to main content
Weddings

Design 1 Salon Spa - Plainfield Reviews

Design 1 Salon Spa - Plainfield

Design 1 Salon Spa - Plainfield

Grand Rapids, MI
4.8 out of 5 rating, 28 reviews
View more information

Reviews

We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Cyndi
    Cyndi Sent on 01/09/2013
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5 out of 5 rating
    I used Design 1 Salon on Plainfield for my bridal hair and makeup, and they did a fantastic job! I did not have a preview of the hair or the makeup, since I did not want to pay for those separately, but even without the preview, my hair dresser (Kristine) was extremely easy to work with and understood exactly what I wanted from the pictures I brought. She did an amazing job, and it held up beautifully! She even made sure that my maid of honor knew how to take the veil in and out without messing up the rest of my hair. The makeup application was wonderful as well! I do not normally wear makeup, but the makeup...
  • Becky
    Becky Sent on 03/02/2010
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5 out of 5 rating
    We used Design One in Grandville. Zoey did my hair and she was amazing! (She always is!) I was happy with my makeup; though make sure you do a trail run, because the trial run didn't look so hot. More David Bowie glam rock/Rocky Horror. But for the wedding everyone looked great. Also I wore my slippers there and they got wet in the rain, Melissa went out and got me a new set! (Thank you so much!)

    One girl in my group has been a bridesmaid a few times and said that this was the best place she has ever been to. (And they slightly burned her forehead with a curling iron!) All of the girls had...
  • S
    Sara Sent on 12/10/2016
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5 out of 5 rating
    Though I was a little disappointed in my own hairstyle, they did a great job with my bridal party's hair and accommodated all 11 of us at once on a Saturday morning (me +moms +8 bridesmaids). You can't beat that! I also got my makeup done there and it looked great!
  • illustration stars

    Are you interested?

  • J
    Jessica Sent on 11/07/2015
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5 out of 5 rating
    I had my bridal hair & makeup done at the Grandville location. My maid of honor and I had a fantastic time. I loved how each stylist was willing to listen to our ideas, and provide their own suggestions. I appreciated the attention to detail. We were both pleased with how everything turned out.
  • M
    Mary Sent on 09/04/2015
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5 out of 5 rating
    This salon is the BEST for makeup, hair, & nails. They are great with customer service and were very welcoming to my bridal party. So much fun and such great results!!
  • B
    Betsy Sent on 09/01/2013
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5 out of 5 rating
    Design 1 Salon Cascade was fantastic for my wedding party! Iona did my bridal hair and matched the picture I provided perfectly. I did a down romantic loose curl style. Jerry Kragt was absolutely amazing at doing the make up! He did a natural look that had a romantic glow!! I had many compliments. Especially about how great my eyes looked! Thanks Iona and Jerry!
  • C
    Mandi Sent on 01/20/2012
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5 out of 5 rating
    Mackenzie did my hair and Irene (both are at Design 1 in Grandville) did my make up. Both really fun and make me look perfect for our big day. I highly recommend both of them.

    I also took my bridesmaids for massages and pedicures before the wedding. Fabulous!
  • H
    Brynn Sent on 03/21/2011
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5 out of 5 rating
    I had my hair and make-up done at Design one in Kentwood. Make-up was done by Dana, she did a fabulous job. It was exactly how I wanted it! Courtney did my hair and also did an awesome job, it looked perfect! She helped me design a hair piece to match my dress and it looked absolutely amazing! I love Design one!!
  • K
    Merry Sent on 09/02/2010
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5 out of 5 rating
    This was a wonderful place to start my daughter's wedding day. We had reserved in Feb. for August wedding so all 5 bridesmaids, bride, and 2 Moms all were able to have our hair and makeup done in a comfortable time frame. It was also good to reserve ahead because we were able to use the Solarium room for a casual breakfast area for the girls. Excellent work, very professional place. I hardly recognized myself when they had finished with me! But what a special feeling to look my best on my daughter's day.
  • A
    Andi Sent on 08/06/2009
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5 out of 5 rating
    Everyone was so helpful and my hair and makeup turned out perfect. My bridesmaids loved their "do's" as well! They had a little room in the back so we could enjoy breakfast as we waited for everyone to get done. They did great!
  • L
    Lisa Sent on 01/10/2009
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5 out of 5 rating
    hair looked great
  • J
    Jamie Sent on 12/04/2008
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5 out of 5 rating
    I actually went to the Design One Spa on Plainfield Ave. in Plainfield Township, which is an affiliate of the other location. I have extremely fine, thin, hair and was worried that an updo was an impossibility for me, even though that was what I really wanted. For that reason, I made an appointment for a trial updo beforehand, and I was so happy with the result. The minor problematics at the trial appointment (about $50) were apparent, so the day of, it turned out perfectly. I saw Alexis, and was so impressed with her talent that I now go to her for all of my hair cuts and highlights, etc. The staff is very accomodating, and they will...
  • C
    Casie Sent on 12/03/2008
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5 out of 5 rating
    Worth the drive out. Very good team of girls that did exactly what we asked.
  • R
    Racine Sent on 11/18/2008
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5 out of 5 rating
    I had my bridal makeup done at Design One and was extremely impressed. I purchased the powder and lip gloss they used that day and they are still my favorite products!
  • L
    Laura Sent on 08/25/2008
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5 out of 5 rating
    Christian did an amazing job on my hair... and Lisa made my makeup looked the best it ever has!
  • V
    Vergie Sent on 06/20/2008
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5 out of 5 rating
    They did an awesome job on my hair and makeup! They made my day really special! Easy to work with and does what you want.
  • A
    Andrea Sent on 02/05/2010
    4.9 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      4.5 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5 out of 5 rating
    I got my bridal makeup and updo done at Design 1 in Grandville. Leighann did a wonderful job with my updo; I got many, many compliments on how wonderful it looked. We did a trial run a couple weeks before so the day of she knew exactly how I wanted my hair. It was perfect. The rest of my bridal party and some of my family got their hair done also, and they were all very pleased. I also loved the way my make up turned out. It was a mineral based make up which worried me a little, but it held up though the day nicely. I do think the salon is a bit pricey, but I always...
  • G
    Jamie Sent on 01/28/2010
    4.9 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      4.5 out of 5 rating
    I chose Design 1 b/c it was close to my house (we used the Plainfield location) and b/c we wanted to have hair and makeup done at the same location. I didn't have a regular hair dresser, so I was assigned to one that I met a month prior to the wedding for a trial updo. Alexis F did a FANTASTIC job, listened to what I wanted, followed the picture and made a few suggestions as well. She was very easy to talk to and very friendly & professional. I also had Ashley P do my makeup - yet another person who was friendly, warm, professional & easy going. Both of them made me feel beautiful on the day...
  • J
    Jessi Sent on 03/25/2009
    4.9 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      4.5 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5 out of 5 rating
    I love Design One. Ashley is my stylist and she took the time to work on several different versions of what would become my wedding hair style. I recieved many compliments and now some of my friends go to the salon for haircuts/color. Chris applied my make-up and even though it was more that I normally wear (which is nothing), it looked amazing and turned out prefectly in my pictures. My maid of honor had her hair done and it was beautiful. The best of all- the hair styles lasted all night!
  • M
    Leta Sent on 02/18/2009
    4.9 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      4.5 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5 out of 5 rating
    Design One did an excellent job on both my daughters' hair for their weddings as well as all the attendants we sent there. They were easy to work with and all the ladies looked beautiful. I haven't priced many salons and I thought they were a little pricey even when a full up do was not done, but again, I haven't been to many salons. We used Design One for three weddings and were very pleased. I would highly recommend them.
  • E
    Emily Sent on 05/18/2009
    4.8 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      4 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5 out of 5 rating
    Design 1 did a great job accommodating my wedding party. Mandy did a fabulous job on my hair. I explained in a few words what I was looking for and she was able to read my mind and do my hair exactly how I had imaged it. Lisa also did an amazing job transforming not only me but also 4 others in the wedding. She was even able to squeeze in one of my bridesmaids late minute to ensure everyone was able to get the services they wanted. In addition to hair in makeup, I also got a message and my nails/toes done. Everything was done flawlessly. They truly made myself and the bridal party relaxed and stunning on my big day!
  • R
    Angela Sent on 06/02/2008
    4.6 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      3 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5 out of 5 rating
    They were great! The only reason I gave 3 stars for quality is because I only wear eye make-up, and I told them this, and I asked to not look like I was wearing make-up, and I don't think it was very noticeable that I was wearing it, but my freckles were covered up, and I didn't want that, but maybe it was just me noticing that I had make-up on. It looked really nice, but that is the only reason.
    My hair was beautiful tho!!
  • B
    Chris Sent on 06/09/2009
    4.4 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      4 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      4 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      4 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5 out of 5 rating
    I loved my hair and makeup on my wedding day. The salon is very nice and I was glad I choose their. They responded very well when my mom decided during her makeup appointment that she didn't like her hair. They redid it with a second stylist and then did her makeup even though I'm sure it messed up their schedule. They also gave me a free pair of fake eyelashes when I wasn't able to clean the ones from my trial well.
  • J
    Jessica Sent on 05/20/2013
    4.2 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      3 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      3 out of 5 rating
    Great work, very pricey though. Still determining if it is worth the $.
  • J
    Jillian Sent on 10/03/2011
    4.2 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      4 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      4 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      3.5 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      4.5 out of 5 rating
    I was very happy with Design 1 (Grandville) for my bridal hair and makeup. Jessica was my hairstylist and she did a fantastic job. The updo is exactly what I had in mind and had explained to her. I would recommend doing a hair trial though... I had one and the updo turned out great, but then I went out to our ceremony location where it was VERY windy and some of it fell out. So on the wedding day I made sure Jessica did the exact same hair style only with more bobby pins and hair spray. It turned out perfect and lasted all day! My bridesmaids also all had their hair done. A couple of them weren't...
illustration stars

Are you interested?