I came to Pamela for a Brazilian sugaring. It's so hard to find sugaring, let alone highly trained and skilled sugaring technicians! I feel lucky to have found Pamela! She's so gentle as well as gifted in her craft - by far one of the least painful sugaring experiences I've had. As a nice bonus, all her products are organic and natural! Also, be sure to ask for her cold molasses sugaring - same price as the hot sugar, but it seemed to inflame my skin less and rolled on as smooth as butter!!! read more

Pamela is amazing! I didn't even know about sugaring until she tried it on me and it was so much better than waxing! Way less painful! Her studio is lovely and cozy. Pamela is a very sweet small business owner who cares about her clients! I recommend her highly! read more

This was my very first time trying "sugaring" and I loved it! Pamela was so inviting and made me feel super comfortable! She was patient with me and made sure I was doing okay through the process lol. I plan on checking out some of her other services, but I'll def recommend her sugaring service (but check out the others too! From reviews she's def one not to be slept on!). read more

Pamela has created a beautiful environment for her exceptional services! She has given me the best facial I've ever had and is always setting me up with the best skin care regime. My brows and lashes are flawless too. She's got it all, and she's an incredible person on top of it all!! read more

Pam is the best, I would never go anywhere else! I've been seeing her for years for waxing (now sugaring) brows and the occasional facial. She knows everything about new products and treatments and I always trust her advice. Hey, it's your face and body - it's important! read more

Pamela is the Brazilian Angel Fairy Godmother !!!! After years of suffering through horrible waxes from high end salons all over the world ... I found Pamela on yelp in my home town of Chicago. Altruistic Beauty has made my lady parts look good!! After booking my first sugaring appointment - I can say with 100% guarantee that I am never going back to waxing ever again and will be going to Pamela - I can't recommend her enough! The vibe of her room is also cool too -the tapestry rugs, colorful blanket, and rotating art by local artists create a ambience boho/hipster/chic vibe with serenity. Pamela will make you feel comfortable and is very professional the session goes by quick and the results have kept me coming back. There should be an award given to this woman because I seriously had almost given up on Brazilian all together until I came here. Thanks so much for making me look pretty down there!! read more

Pamela is amazing at sugaring ! I have followed her from her previous salon to this one . Unfortunately there is not many places in Chicago that do proper sugaring and Pamela is definitely the best one around . She is also very fun to talk to while doing her job , always nice music , nice atmosphere , I really like Alexandria sugar wax that she uses , I have used it in my home county in Serbia and I loved it there so I tried to find it here in Chicago and was pleasantly surprised that she has this great products for sugaring . I recommend her ! read more

Pamela is amazing ! Every time I get a facial she knows exactly what my skin needs. My skin feels new. On top of this she provides a relaxing and nurturing environment. She is also down to earth, insightful, and hilarious. You get the whole treatment of self care: mind body and soul ! If you thinking about it just go ! read more

I actually looking forward to my sugaring appointments because of Pam. She is the most down to earth, easy to talk to and nicest person all around -- which makes for what could be a rather uncomfortable situation, much more enjoyable. I suggest her to any and all of my friends. So happy to have found her after my move from NY as there aren't many talent sugarists in Chicago. I will go to her forever! read more

I've been seeing Pam for almost three years and will not go anywhere else. She's super sweet and just awesome! I've done eyebrow waxing, and lip, underarm, and bikini sugaring with her. She's extremely knowledgeable on the different methods for hair removal, and I always walk out feeling smooth! Highly recommended if you're looking for a consistent place to get hair removal done! read more

I am so happy that I was referred to Altruistic Esthetics/ Pamela! I will never go anywhere else to be sugared or for an esthetics treatment! I used to suffer from ingrown hairs with waxing, but since coming here to be sugared this has not been an issue. Pamela has created such a welcoming / friendly / knowledgeable atmosphere I know I will always be taken care of in the best way possible. Support this female owned local business!! read more

I cannot recommend Pamela at Altruistic Esthetics enough! I have been getting regular facials from her for awhile now and have to say, she is truly the best at what she does. After bouncing around to several spas throughout Chicago, I have finally found my place. Also, she is hilarious. Book your appointment today! read more

Pamela is the best! I have been going to her for my waxing for years and she always does a stellar job. I started just getting my eyebrows done, but then realized it was time to start doing the lip too. Recently, we decided to try sugaring for my facial hair removal, rather than wax, since my skin is pretty sensitive, and it has been incredible. I don't know if I will ever go back to waxing now that I have discovered sugaring. I have also seen Pamela for facials, which are always relaxing and invigorating. I have always been acne-prone, and unfortunately, now that I am pregnant, it has gotten much worse. Pamela has helped me (with approval from my dermatologist and OB) to find the right products to try to tame my acne until the 9 month mark! I trust her recommendations 100% and can't wait to come back in soon! read more

A little oasis in the Urban Desert offering luxurious, high-quality facials, waxing and sugaring. Pamela is a master and a constant student - offering the best treatments to her clients. I highly recommend her for her energy, dedication and professionalism!! read more

I've been seeing estheticians for assorted skin concerns for decades, and I can unequivocally say that Pamela is by far the most technically skilled and personally wonderful esthetician I've ever encountered. She's truly exceptional! I've been everywhere in Chicago and have spent easily twice as much on facials and have never been as happy as I am from going to Pamela. You'll never experience better results or have someone who cares as much about your skin. Book now! read more

I feel so lucky to have found Pamela! I spent quite a while here in Chicago trying to find an esthetician that I was happy and comfortable with. Pamela is all that, and more! The environment that she has created in her space is incredibly calming. Visiting Pamela is like visiting an old friend! I always feel comfortable and welcome. Aside from that, she does an AMAZING job with my brows. I also see Pamela for Brazilian Sugaring. If you've never tried sugaring, I would highly recommend it. I'll never go back to regular bikini waxing again! Pamela is a great person, and great at what she does. read more

The best experience I've ever had when it comes to hair removal. I've been to my fair share of places and Pamela is by far the most gentle person I've met. Not only is she great at her craft but she's very personable and makes the experience very comforting. I have been consistently seeing her for about 7/8 months now and couldn't imagine going anywhere else. read more

I absolutely love Pamela! When I moved to the city about 6 years ago, I kept looking for someone to do my eyebrows and after going through some painful experiences, I found Pamela! I am pretty obsessed with my brows (in my experience, it's one of the most important beauty tricks to get right) and Pamela totally understands. She does them exactly right every time. No more worrying about someone messing them up and taking months to get them right again. She is really good at what she does and you can tell she loves being around people. If you are thinking about seeing her - don't hesitate. She's the best and I am so lucky to have found her! read more

I've seen Pamela for a few years and there is a reason I keep coming back! She is friendly, funny, caring, and really good at what she does. I recently got my first session of microneedling done. My dermatologist offers this service as well but once I saw Pam was doing it too, I knew right away I trusted her for this procedure. I was obviously a bit nervous at the idea of tiny needles in my face, but Pam prepped me before the procedure, kept checking in during it, and followed up after! The process itself took about an hour and Pam was communicative throughout, explaining what she was doing and making sure I was comfortable. Her space is also extremely soothing and most importantly very sanitary. It's clear she loves her job, but she also loves her clients. Highly, highly recommended. read more

This was my first time getting a sugar waxing and let me just say, Pamela alone made the experience much better than the Brazilian waxing I've had done before. It's only the first night and my skin tends to get irritated with waxing but so far it seems much better than normal waxing. I highly recommend Pamela to anyone interested in sugar waxing. I can definitely tell my skin is reacting much better than with other Brazilian waxing. Pamela was amazing and she was very professional and welcoming! read more

Don't walk, run to Pamela ladies and gents! This review is highly overdue. This was my first time getting waxed ever. I was super nervous because I was pretty much waxing all of my body. Pam reassured me as we exchanged tales of our hair removal issues in the past. She was very professional and prompt. She has a very intimate serene clean studio. I did a combination of sugar and soy wax. I have very sensitive skin and usually experience ingrown hairs and irritation not with Pam! Her waxing methods are flawless, she's a pro. My skin feels the smoothest it's ever felt in my whole life AND it's been over 3 weeks and my hair is barely beginning to regrow. Such quality service and I will definitely be back!!!! THANK YOU PAM!! read more

Finally.....I found her! If you have ever tried sugaring before, you more than likely fell in love with this hair removal technique the way that I did because it is SO much better than waxing! You also, more than likely, did NOT have that service in Chicago...LOL Why? Because literally there is maybe one place in the whole city that offers the service - and it leaves so much to be desired (location, cleanliness, vibe, etc.). I had pretty much given up on finding a place to get a proper sugaring until I came across Pamela's reviews on Yelp. Today was my first appointment with her, and she's definitely won me over. Pamela has a peaceful, clean space with a really great vibe that I'm convinced is just as much due to her great aura as it is the tasteful decor...and the service itself was awesome, which is what counts the most! She's a gem and I'm thrilled that after almost 2 years of looking, I finally found someone skilled to see on a regular basis. read more

Pamela is simply the best. She doesn't just give great facials and brow waxes, but she's also a friend and therapist all rolled into one package. I would follow her wherever she went and get facials from her in a closet, but luckily she's set up such a cozy little space for herself. Just make an appointment - you won't regret it. read more

I just had the most pleasant waxing experience of my life with Pamela! Not often can you walk out of Brazilian waxing appointment and say "that was amazing!" I cannot recommend it enough. First of all, she uses sugar wax which is less painful and gentler on the skin than normal hard wax. She is extremely professional and efficient, I was in and out in less than 30 minutes. Her space is beautiful and makes me feel comfortable instantly. She's open late several days a week AND has online appointment booking! read more

Love, love, love! I can't live without Pamela's care for my brows (not kidding- I see her every 3 weeks!) and it is such a treat to get a facial from her. She is so knowledgeable and skilled at what she does- and just a lovely person. Her space is warm and inviting and the location is super convenient, too. read more

I'm not even going to pretend that I understand anything about skincare. When someone asks me if I'm oily, dry, normal, or combo, my brain automatically shuts down. I just had my first facial in ten years with Pamela and wowee wow wow, my face looks awesome. It is glowing and I cannot believe how gentle she was. She made sure to educate me on what I could do to keep up my results while making sure I was comfortable every set of the way. I will definitely be coming back for another oxygen facial. read more