I've been seeing Anh at BackBay Skincare almost every month this year for hydrafacials, and I can honestly say it's completely transformed my skin. It feels like one of those secrets you almost don't want to share because she's that good. I've been to all the "fancy" and overhyped spas in Boston, and nothing compares--those places feel like a lot of promises without results. With Anh, I get instant and lasting benefits every single time. My skin is clearer, healthier, and I've gotten more compliments this year than I ever have. She also takes the time to recommend products that actually work for me, which has made such a difference in keeping my skin on track between visits. If you're looking for results-driven skincare in Boston, this is the place. Anh is truly a hidden gem. read more

I got the HydraFacial MD® ($200) and Ahn was so kind and professional. She talked me through each step and was incredibly informative, I will definitely be back! read more

The male who worked at the front desk was so friendly, and the person who performed my eyebrow wax and trim is skilled! A bit pricey but worth the splurge now and then. read more

Super clean and friendly staff. The wax was easily the best wax I've gotten in Boston and I've lived here for over 2 years.

I am so happy to have found this business - Anh is an excellent esthetician. She is personable and the results are amazing. Totally worth the drive to Boston. I've been able to find street parking without too much trouble - try to give yourself an extra 15 min time in case you have to circle the block a few times looking for a space. Very easy to book appts using Vagaro. read more

Lady nice, facial was no nonsense, a bit expensive for only 45 min. I wouldn't go again for how short the facial was considering the cost.

I love this place! I lived in Boston for a year and came in 4 times for a bikini wax. Anh is so kind and very good at what she does! The waxes were always quick and achieved exactly what I wanted. read more

The facial was fabulous and Anh is so nice and knowledgeable. She customized to my skincare needs and my face looks glowing. Will recommend to friends and family. read more

Great service - really efficient and made me feel so comfortable with a relaxing and welcoming vibe. Thanks!

Back Bay Skincare & Spa is an extremely clean and beautiful spa in Boston!! I got a chance to speak with Thai, one of the owners who is so kind and helpful! Anh provides such quality services with quality products!! Definitely a place to stop by and get a facial when you are in the Boston area. read more

I absolutely love and adore Anh, she's friendly, knowledgeable and quick. Would HIGHLY respect seeing her for all of your skincare and waxing needs! read more

I have tried all facials in Boston, from your shady hole-in-the-wall spots in Chinatown to the bougie, mostly white, upper class clientele ones on Newbury street, and Anh is by far the best. This is my first time getting a facial with Anh, and I am so far very impressed. We decided to get a Dermalinfusion for my extremely clogged pores. She walked me through every step so nothing came as a shock when she performed the treatment. She answered enthusistically when my inner nerd came out and asked her all sorts of derm questions. I could see results after just one facial, although she did tell me that that I might see some whiteheads surface again. She said that as long as I was consistent, we will see it through until I feel no bumps under my skin again. Will update once I start coming more consistently. ALSO! It started pouring heavily and instead of leaving me to fend for myself, she lent me her umbrella!! Thank you, Anh!! read more

Back Bay Skincare & Spa - You can see the whiteheads and blackbeads floating in this vial - Skin Care Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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My fav place in Boston! Ann is super sweet and knowledgeable! I will be back for the chocolate and grape mask

I had an incredible facial here, super relaxing and felt incredible. Also, everyone was sooooo incredibly kind. It was pouring when I was leaving, and they offered me a (brand new) umbrella for my walk home. I would 100% come back and recommend for an amazing overall experience! read more

This is the first review I've ever written and it's because I had the most wonderful experience at Back Bay Skincare & Spa. From the moment I came in, I was greeted with the kindest welcome and I immediately felt at ease. Anh has an amazing attention to detail and is truly lovely. Please please please consider coming here over a chain spa - it is so worth it. I can't believe I'm saying this about a place that just ripped out my hair - I can't wait to go back! read more

I came in last week for a hydra facial md by Anh. Facial left my skin feeling very light and clear. The results were even more visible the day after. Ann was gentle and explained every step during the process of the facial. My skin is somewhat sensitive so Anh applied a cucumber serum that had a really nice cooling effect. The facial is pricey though so I will probably save it for special occasions or for every quarter. read more

Back Bay Skincare & Spa - 2 days after the facial (no breakouts or anything after the Hydrafacial) - Skin Care Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

THE BEST. My skin always feels brand new and GLOWING when I leave here. I look in the mirror after the treatment and feel like a new person. She uses cutting edge techniques, amazing product and gives great care with her work. I highly recommend coming. Anh is a master at her craft. Come here and you won't regret it! read more

I regularly visit Anh for brow waxes and I refuse to go to anyone else! I had bad experiences when I was younger but Anh is quick, painless, and most importantly, knows what she's doing. Couldn't recommend her more, she's the best! read more

Best waxing experience!! Anh was super nice and did an amazing job. Highly recommend visiting!!

Anh is so nice and skilled!!! It's my first time to do waxing, and I was literally so nervous when I lay down. She answered all of my questions and she did it very fast, so almost no pain. After the Brazilian waxing, I felt I'm fine so I also did armpits at the same time :D I already recommended this place to my close friends after my first visit. read more

Anh is the best! This is my first Yelp review and I only wanna gave it to her. My first brazillian wax and Anh made me so comfortable. It's almost painless and overall a very pleasant experience. read more

Addendum: I still come here semi-regularly and decided to pamper myself last week with the new dermalinfusion! Definitely made my skin a little brighter and softer, which is important in the Boston harsh weather. As you can see in my pics, it doesn't address my post inflammatory hyperpigmentation which is one of my primary concerns, but it does brighten up skin. No big breakouts afterward except for at one place where she did a manual extraction. Highly recommend! I hope to return for another one in a month when I have the means to spoil myself. read more

Back Bay Skincare & Spa - Two hours after dermalinfusion- no erythema and not shiny. - Skin Care Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I hadn't had a facial in years, but I made a last-minute appointment at Back Bay because the winter air was doing a number on my skin. After one service with Anh, I hope to make this a more regular treat. Anh perfectly balances explanation of services with relaxation. I never felt uninformed about what was happening or why, but I was also able to get into a deep, relaxed, trance-like state more than a few times. At the end of my facial, my face was rehydrated and in tip-top shape. Also! Anh never pushes in-house products upon you to buy. They're available if you need some assistance, but there won't be an uncomfortable sales pitch when your services are finished. That's a testament to the kind of person and business owner she is. Her care and expertise speak for themselves. Thank you, Anh! read more

Anh rocks!!! I had never had a facial of any kind, and had only had a bikini wax once before somewhere else at a sort of chain nail salon, and was blown away by how little pain I experienced and how comfortable I felt. Eyebrow Waxing - Anh did a great job keeping my thinning eyebrows looking as thick as possible while paying great detail to symmetry and my feedback on a few individual hairs at the end! She really cared that I was happy with the outcome. Brow Waxing - Was my first time, and being a sensitive area I was nervous, but she used a gentler paraffin wax and it was not bad at all. Bikini Wax - Was SO nervous after my initial painful experience (it is always the worst the first time after shaving for years, but still.) Anh was really gentle and quick, and I can relax with confidence poolside in LA next week! (She is from CA and gave me some stellar recommendations for what to do while there as well.) Facial - I went with the most basic offering, the Hydro facial, which Anh ended up customizing for me on the final step with a calming cucumber mask because my skin was so red and sensitive after the extraction. She showed me what she had extracted after and it looked like an aquarium exhibit...so many blackheads and things floating around, so gross, yet so satisfying. When I looked in the mirror when I got home (the true test, in lighting that you're very used to) It looked like I had just applied a fresh coat of concealer that made me GLOW. After only one treatment, there was immediate, noticeable improvement, and I will be returning for more treatments as although it's not cheap, I'll be saving a TON of money on makeup and all these ridiculous trendy home care attempts which has never even gotten me CLOSE to how amazing my skin looks now. Thanks Anh :) read more

Ahh is AMAZINg and I love her and the staff. I came in for my first wax EVER (full legs and Brazilian), and she was so patient, kind and funny. The whole experience was so nice. She made me feel so comfortable and coached me through everything. Please go see her if you need anything skincare or waxing done! She is very knowledgeable and will always take good care of your body. read more

I have had the most wonderful experiences here! I first came for a bikini wax, which I was nervous for because it was my first time and I was on my period. But Anh was so so nice about the whole process! She walked me through everything and made me feel comfortable the whole time. The second time I came in for a brow and lip wax, which Anh did quickly and flawlessly. The whole staff are very friendly and helpful, especially the receptionist. The salon is very clean, reliable, and welcoming. As a college student, it also offers very affordable prices. It's easy to book online and easy to get to. 10/10 would recommend!!!! read more

Anh saved my skin! I've generally had decent, low-maintenance skin but since the year has started, my skin has been breaking out like never before. I had my first Dermal Infusion Facial with Anh in August and a Hydrafacial in October. Along with consistent skin care of recommendations from Anh based off of my type of skin, my skin has drastically improved in a matter of two months, right in time for my wedding. I can't thank her enough! read more

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Had the fastest most painless Brazilian wax of my life. Anh is an absolute miracle worker. She is very pleasant and sweet and made me feel extremely comfortable as she engaged me in conversation the entire time, explaining different type of waxes and techniques, etc. The salon is very modern, clean and aesthetically pleasing, highly recommended to anyone looking for a new spot or is a first timer. Thank you:) #WillBeBack read more

I went here for my first Brazilian wax because of all the great reviews Anh has - the other reviewers were not exaggerating! I was a little nervous but Anh put me right at ease, she was quick and answered all my (many) questions! While I don't think any Brazilian is painless, I imagine this is a pain free as it gets. I will definitely be coming back for my future waxing needs, and am excited to try one of their facials! As another note, the receptionist was very kind and welcoming. :) read more

I got a basic hydrafacial with Ahn and she was great. She was patient, very kind, and explained what she was doing. My skin looked super hydrated after she applied the final serums. When I got home ( ~ 1 hr postfacial) and looked more closely at my face, I noticed that I had quite a few visible blackheads around my nose and on my cheeks. She did mention that there were some pores that were extra tight and in that case blackheads were not easily extracted. Unfortunately it turned out that I had many of those areas, as I have many visible blackheads left (all along my nose). Although this was disappointing, it is probably skin-type dependent and other clients with different skin types might see better results. I am looking forward to another visit and am hopeful that future facials with Ahn can clear out more of the congestion! read more

Anh is amazing! Came in for an eyebrow and bikini wax and she immediately set me at ease. My eyebrows look fantastic and I so appreciate her attention to detail. I was nervous about the bikini wax but Anh was quick and worked to make it as painless as possible. The spa is beautifully maintained and clean! Will absolutely be going back. read more

Love this Place! Got carefully treated! I have been here for many times for Hydrafacial and will keep coming back, because it has fabulous effect and never disappoints me. read more

I came here for a wax and was really excited to see all the great reviews for the waxing here. I will say the atmosphere in this spa is great. Very clean and professional. Both the lady at the front desk and Anh, who waxed me, were pleasant to talk to. The room where Anh waxed me was also very clean and definitely had a spa-like atmosphere. Anh told me that she likes to work fast which I can appreciate. The wax was as painless as a wax could be. However what leaves me disappointed is that after the wax I still had lots of hair left! I had to shave the day after the wax to be truly hairless. Perhaps I wouldn't mind of it were cheaper, but I spent over $80 to have to shave over the wax. I am unlikely to want to come back here. read more

I highly recommend this spa for eyebrow waxing!! My eyebrows look so great and it was the least painful brow waxing I've had (I have very sensitive skin)! The staff was also so kind which can be hard to find sometimes in Boston!! read more

On Tuesday 2/26 I went in for a hydra facial with my cousin. Let me just say I am impressed. The receptionist was super nice and even let me use her charger since my phone was dying. I don't remember her name (I'm bad with names, sorry) During the facial Anh tells you what she is going to do and the purpose of what she is doing. She is a very nice lady. Shook both of our hands to greet us. Her spa is very clean. The bathroom is very clean (Which is a big deal to me). During my facial we talked a bit and she made me feel super comfortable to talk to her. She recommends getting facials every month so I'll make sure to make an appt every other month with her. My skin feels and looks amazing! Can't wait to go back. read more

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Anh is very accommodating and helpful. She made sure than me and my husband had perfect skin before our wedding. We managed to buy a package from them and went three times for each of us. The place is well maintained and Anh always offered great service. I had all my beautifying done here. She is my go to girl for all my facial needs. read more

Back Bay Skincare & Spa - Nice place! - Skin Care Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I have been going to Ahn for 3 years now for Brazilian waxes and she is hands down one of the most professional, efficient, and painless aestheticians I have ever been to. The space is clean and comfortable, and she is extremely well set up for covid reopening. She's always a pleasure to talk to so the appointment flies by! I haven't seen Ahn for any beauty treatments yet, but back bay skincare & spa would be my first choice for any of the other treatments offered. I will definitely keep seeing Ahn as long as I live in the area! read more

Superb experience. Professional, quick, kind and as painless as poss for a bikini wax. Best waxing I've had across 10 states & 5 countries. Highly recommend! read more

This was my first time getting a wax and Anh was so nice! I've heard some horror stories about people's first time out there so I did a ton of research and this place had nothing but great reviews. It definitely did not disappoint from the decor to the soothing music this place is pretty well kept. I have to come back here and might even try some more services as well! read more

I moved to Boston from the West Coast and was stressed to have to find a new place for waxing, after a lot of research I decided that this was the salon that would be best..and I was right, Anh has been amazing! I've been going here for over a year now and am so happy to have found this gem! The first time I came I was greeted with friendly smiles and felt immediately welcomed, the salon is very clean and Anh takes pride in using only top quality products. She explained everything she was going to do, made me feel comfortable during the treatment, and then made sure to check that I was happy with the end result...spoiler, I was, and I continue to be every time I come back! I have been getting Brazilian waxes for over a decade, so I know a good wax when I get one! Anh deserves all 5 stars, her precision to detail and commitment to each client is what makes her standout! She's also SO nice and friendly which just adds to the outstanding quality of the spa!! read more