I went into Ulta looking for help finding my correct foundation shade after buying the wrong one…read morebefore. Camila was very patient, knowledgeable, and took the time to find my perfect match. Moni also stepped in to give her opinion, and both were incredibly friendly and helpful. Camila also recommended products and skincare options that would work well for my skin. Excellent customer service--I truly appreciated their kindness and expertise!

I had an appointment for color and cut with Val. She did an amazing job! I couldn't be happier! My…read morenatural color is platinum and it's making me look older than I am. I asked to have it warmed up, and she did just that. It's subtle and exactly what I wanted. I also have very fine and thinning hair. Val knows how to handle fine thin hair and make it look full and amazing. If you have fine hair, she is your girl. This was my first appointment with her but it definitely won't be my last.

I have had three minor surgical procedures with Dr. Imahara and can say with confidence that having…read morehim as my doctor has truly been a blessings. I am grateful for the excellent care and expertise he has consistently shown me and my family. Thank you !!!

Dr Imahara really shows care for his patients, explains what is going on with your body and…read moreprovides you with all the options and risk/benefits. His front office is very friendly and his support staff are very helpful.

I have had two successful surgeries performed by Dr. Garner. Both of which exceeded my…read moreexpectations. I have also had non-surgical procedures done (Botox) in his office over a few years (sadly I now go somewhere over the hill closer to where I work). Dr. Garner is an honest and intelligent doctor. He is knowledgeable, kind, and capable. His office is clean and staff caring and helpful. Beyond my two surgeries, Dr. Garner has consulted me on a major surgery that I got elsewhere. He was available, confident, and took the time necessary to answer all of my questions. I think that he is a great resource to have if you are considering plastic surgery. I just can't say enough good things about him, and the rest of the office as well.

My postoperative experience after a facelift began with a complaint about my face. Instead of…read moreaddressing it, Dr. Steven Garner focused on my right ring finger and said he could cut it off ..., an alarming statement that made me question his judgment and intentions. Before the procedure, my dominant right hand functioned well. Although my ring finger bent at one joint, I could make a fist by trapping it with my little finger, and I was not seeking hand surgery. Garner never told me, on April 27, 2005, that he intended to perform surgery on my hand. The surgery took place the next day, April 28, 2005 ..., and I was under anesthesia for approximately six hours, during which students were present and participated, something I was never told about or asked to consent to. What followed was, in my experience, far beyond what I understood myself to be consenting to. I was left with serious loss of function in my right hand ..., from better than 50% median nerve function beforehand to what specialists later described as complete loss. In the years afterward, I consulted hand specialists and spent extensive time trying to determine what had been done and why. My concerns are supported by handwritten notes from 2007, in which I disputed the description of my preoperative hand, disputed his claim that he had cut into a preexisting forearm scar, questioned the use of a Hunter rod, questioned what I had consented to, and sought expert opinions and records. Two hand specialists I consulted, Diao and McCarroll, told me it would have been impossible to graft a tendon from my middle finger to my ring finger because the tendon wasn't long enough ...,directly contradicting the explanation I'd been given. A hand surgeon who later examined me said, in his opinion, that Garner appeared to want to get a Hunter rod procedure "under his belt." I cannot know Garner's private motivation and present that only as the surgeon's opinion, not established fact. This experience changed my life. Patients considering significant procedures should obtain a clear written explanation of the proposed treatment, alternatives, who will perform each part, and the precise scope of consent.

The 3 stars is purely for the service; the ladies there that Sunday were friendly and welcoming. I…read morebooked my appointment for Saturday May 24th but little did I know my cousin's wedding would be held on Sunday May 25th. When I called to see if I can reschedule it to the following day, I was told no appointments under my name existed. I was peeved but it worked out fine since I needed it for Sunday anyway. Sunday was booked for 2PM. I arrived at 12:15PM and requested to be seen earlier. I was told to come back at 12:30PM. Yay! I was very anxious because every time I step out of MAC, I feel like a million bucks. I assumed every MAC would create the same experience. Sadly, that did not occur. Although the girl that did my makeup was very nice but she didn't create the smoky eyes like I asked and the lashes she put on me looked incredibly fake. Granted I know I can't expect to look "natural" after a makeup session but it looked totally unreal in an unpleasant manner. To me. Everyone at the wedding liked it but that goes to show you that I do not care what people think or say about me - what matters to me is how I feel and see myself. I was unhappy. My fault. I should have gone to the MAC in San Jose at Westfield Valley Fair. This is just one of many that is added to my "why Santa Cruz sucks" mental list. Side note: I had a blast at my cousin's wedding and cannot wait for another event to get glamorous for. I'm not a makeup person and will never be. You just need to spend at least $50 in MAC products for the makeup session; a really good deal.

I don't usually leave reviews for major department stores and chains but the staff at this MAC…read morecounter, especially Jasmine, is so deserving. I have almost completely converted to MAC makeup so I end up here a lot - I can't seem to run out of everything at the same time. The counter seems to be permanently swamped but you always get at least some acknowledgement that you are there and waiting, which makes such a difference. The artists are willing to give recommendations - I always need help finding that perfect everyday shadow, and I have never been disappointed with their picks. For Halloween this year, I decided to be 100% girly and wanted to add fake lashes to my look. I have been wanting to try them for a while, but the application process and glue in particular scared me. I mentioned them to Jasmine as an afterthought, and she went through the entire procedure with me, did the motions in front of the mirror, trimmed the lashes, and gave me one of the Q-tippy applicators for the glue. So nice! Come Halloween, I got them on my lids first try and they looked amazing. This has totally opened up a whole new world of femininity for me.

Staff were amazing and super helpful Jamaica fit our son in for his first color n highlight. She…read morewas great and explained the process and the best way to take care of it. The prices were great and the they had so many products, you really can't go wrong. Such a great experience- highly recommended!!

I'm so happy with my hair dresser. Her name is Mireya Garcia. She does hair inside the beauty…read moresupply store. I highly recommend her. She helped me as a walk in for styling. I also booked appointment for highlights and they came out so beautifully. Thank you so much

At a time when cosmetic procedures too often result in a caricature of the person; Dr. Lane stands…read moreout as the go-to physician for a truly natural look. Instead of a hurried in & out assembly line approach (which is often the norm); Dr. Lane and esthetician Carrli Collins make every patient feel valued and listened to. Her state-of -the-art techniques reveal the real you BEFORE factors such as stress and aging took their inevitable toll. You will find the changes in your appearance are more apt to be greeted with "Wow -You must have had a great vacation !" NOT "'Wow- What happened to you ?! "

Rachael was amazing! Could not imagine a better first time experience as a guy. She walked me…read morethrough everything she would be doing, very experienced and I felt very little to no pain during the process. Her work area is very clean! I recommend her to both men and women. Now a loyal customer to Lady Luck Beauty Parlor

Rachel was incredible! I loved her studio vibes and how kind she was. As a big girl I can be a…read morelittle freaked out about some of the flimsy tables at some waxing places. I felt super secure. The way Rachel waxes was the almost painless (well as much as it could possibly be having hot wax put on your body and ripped off lol). My favorite waxer to date, I honestly am making plans to commute to be able to keep coming back. Her sweet pup Bagel just adds to the ambience.

This amazing shop is Black Owned Women Owned. As soon as…read moreyou walk in you are hit with this beautiful smell you can find a range of things from bar shampoos to teas from Art to fuzzy socks and aspiring affirmations. One of my favorite things about this place is that I wasn't rushed to buy. They have a sample for almost everything thing is there so I can actually open it and smell it , the chocolate covered strawberries lip creme smelled delicious! I felt found there , stickers about anxiety and reminders that we are only human and are not perfect so chill out. And that was the total vibe in there just chill. I will definitely be stopping in here every time I'm in Santa Cruz As my new sticker I got for a reminder for myself says "Your worth is not measured by your productivity.... Please relax "

A neighbor recommended trying the locally made body deodorant from Terra and Self which is owned by…read moreKenne Johnson-Scianna. I appreciate her skin care products which do not contain harmful chemicals or ingredients that can irritate my sensitive skin. For decades I have been passionate about growing organic roses. I am using Terra and Self's: Wild Roses Deodorant, Wild Roses Body Scrub, and Sparkling Rose body glow oil. These products are fabulous. Using these skin care products I am assisting my skin achieve a healthy and glowing appearance. And for me the bonus is that I am smelling like a rose! These products nurture my skin self love practice daily. I encourage you to drop into Kenne Johnson-Scianna's store to check out her great skin care products.