As someone who has had some harrowing experiences with facials in the past, I have a bit of anxiety…read moreabout getting them now but all my worries vanished here! I had a truly stellar facial from Susan. She is extremely knowledgeable and I was so relaxed throughout and after. I'm so thrilled with how my skin looks and will definitely be back. The space is the perfect environment for relaxation and everyone is so welcoming. Highly recommend for anyone looking to treat themselves!

This review is for the waxing service that I got from Mia L…read more Very pleasant and easy to talk to. Being a woman of color she got what I was looking for and listen. Made me feel relax. Offer the hard wax and now I am hooked. Use to get my brows and lips done at a threading salon. It was painful and my skin was itchy and red. Going to Mia is so much better and not painful. Plus I like our conversations. So glad I found her at Skin and Body Works.

I cannot say enough good things about Shannon and her business, Noel Herbal Skincare…read more I had my first facial with her over the summer and it was by far one of the most relaxing and effective facials I've ever had. As a person, Shannon is a true professional and is an expert when it comes to skincare and using natural products to promote wellness. She has such a gentle, calming spirit, and you feel at ease as soon as you are in her presence. When I visited Shannon, I received the Moon Facial, which was very restorative and left my skin feeling beautiful. It involves extractions and steam, but in the most gentle way possible. I'm personally pretty sensitive to steam, so I asked Shannon if it could be lowered and she immediately took care of it and was great about checking in during the whole process to make sure I was comfortable. The products she used didn't irritate my skin at all and really made a difference. My mom has also visited Shannon for facials many times, and tells me that her "happy place" is being at Noel Herbal Skincare, receiving the most amazing facial. I completely agree. Cheers to many more visits to the happy place.

WOW!! First the space. It is beautiful. You instantly feel at peace when you walk through the…read moredoor. It is so bright and cozy. I did the 90 minute facial and it was worth it. All the products felt so good on my skin. When masks were sitting on my face Shannon did neck, shoulder and arm massages. I used the restroom when I was done and I was shocked when I looked in the mirror. My skin looked so healthy. A few months ago I did a hydro facial and my skin did not look like this when I left. Going forward I am going to skip those spa's and do a facial with Shannon.

Very clean very quick almost painless! I started going here for the first time getting full body…read morewaxes and have always had positive experience. The techs are very experienced and efficient. Only downside the parking is a little bit of pain but if you're local to Cambridge, there is plenty of permit parking.

Catalina is the absolute best. I go to her for Brazilians and she always delivers. She is…read moreprofessional and creates a very welcome and safe space. I cannot recommend her enough!

My god, Erin is THE BEST. I waited for literal years to get in to see her, and now I will never go…read moreanywhere else for a facial. Let me tell you why. 1) She genuinely cares about her work and her customers. It shines through in everything she does. Her space is well organized, cozy and welcoming, and her products are really tempting (and if I didn't already use the best skincare line out there for me, I'd buy whatever she recommended). 2) She takes her time getting to know you and your current routines, and what your skin needs. Everyone's skin is different, and my own skin changes a lot depending on time of year, stress, and age. She takes everything into account and customizes my facials to what I need that day. 3) Her prices are all inclusive - no tipping needed. That is so refreshing, and takes a lot of pressure off of me as a client. I highly recommend her, if you can get a spot!

I have been following Erin wherever she's worked since she started as an esthetician. Her facials…read moreare relaxing, make my skin feel amazing, and the massage that goes along with it is fantastic! Waxing? She's the only one I trust. The wax she uses is gentle, her manner is gentle, she is meticulous, and she just "gets it". By that, I mean that she understands that one shape of eyebrow does not work for all. She makes sure that the shape works for you, that it looks natural. Also, she only uses natural products - you can actually understand the ingredients list and aren't afraid to put them on your skin! The products really work well and make my skin look & feel great. She takes the time to talk with and listen to you, your needs, your concerns, and is really knowledgable about her field & her product lines. She works *with* you so you get the best services and products for your skin. Highly recommend her!

Note: Anita's chairs are tucked in the back of the Capelli Salon (can be hard to find from the…read moreoutside) Visited Anita for my first eyebrow threading and she was fantastic! I didn't have any specific requests, but she reassured me that she'd make my eyebrows look great and she delivered. It was quick, easy, and painless -- I'll definitely be coming back!

I'm glad to find Isabel through Yelp and had been coming to Isabel for my haircuts ever since I…read morerelocated to Boston last summer. The shop is small and only has Isabel as a stylist (or you can see Anita for threading or waxing, too --the two ladies share the workspace), so I would recommend calling or making appointment ahead of time to avoid not getting seen/disappointment. Isabel is kind and is a great conversationalist. It's great caching up with her about life. She does remember her clients as well (I know this because she mentioned specific info about me everytime I stopped by!). She even remembered roughly the last time I stopped by her salon too! Prices are really reasonable for a haircut (she does shampoo my har before the cut, too). I know she also offers coloring too but I've never done that yet with her. Overall, highly recommend Isabel and I plan to continue going to see her as long as I live/ remain in the Boston area.

Cheryl is amazing. I dont know what I would do if I didnt find her. she knew never walked anway…read more exactly where I was hurting without even telling her. ive never left a massage feeling as good as I did. I will continue to see her for as long as I can. She is amazing thank you so much Cheryl.

If you are looking for someone who truly understands the body and healing, who is trained in…read morelymphatic drainage, who understands and works with patients struggling with lymphedema or other swelling-related issues, you have found your person. You must go to Cheryl. I had major surgery this year (one of them being over 12 hours long!!) and was dealing with a lot of (inevitable) swelling. I also, related to issues with TMJ and bad posture (partially due to jaw issues), have had chronic and fairly severe shoulder pain. Forever. In one of the surgery recovery FB groups I'm in, I came across a number of people touting the benefits of lymphatic drainage/lymphatic massage. Since I was willing to try just about anything, I looked into it. After reading about a zillion reviews, I settled on calling up Cheryl. She was super responsive and we set up our first appointment. Now fast forward almost five months - I'm still with her and the results have been incredible. Indeed, after only the first few sessions, my surgeon commented on how amazed he was at how fast my swelling had come been resolving. I know it was due to Cheryl. We are now trying rolfing to better help my shoulder and I can already feel a difference. Cheryl listens to what's going on and makes suggestions and a treatment plan based on those concerns, along with the things she detects as she goes along. She knows a ton about the body (putting basically every other massage therapist I've ever seen to absolute shame). She even came to my house a week after surgery to do a massage on my bed, when I was absolutely miserable and unable to leave the house. She would have come to see me at the hospital, too. She follows up and remembers everything we've been working on. She is fantastic. She also spends an incredible amount of time with me - more than she really should, given how much I pay her. But she's clearly a perfectionist and cannot let you leave until she's gone through and worked on all the things that need work. As I've spent time with her, I've learned about the many clients she's had (and continues to have) who have come to her with serious (and awful) issues around swelling, lymphedema being chief among them. These people have stayed with her *for years and years* because of the help she has provided them. (it's not her fault - lymphedema is the kind of thing that requires constant vigilance and thus repeated professional treatment). She has changed lives - truly. On top of all this she is just a great person. And her dog Bella is absolutely the most adorable little thing you've ever seen. Oh! And she also does more regular massage and facial/face massage, all of which I've also been able to enjoy as the needs around my surgery have lessened. In short: Cheryl is absolutely the best. She's worked at all the fanciest spas in Boston, even worked on celebrities (the stories about which are super fun to hear), and now runs her own practice that means the rest of us can see her. I 100% recommend!

The best threading in Boston!!!! Isha is very friendly and amazing at what she does! Wish I'd found…read moreher sooner!

Amazing threading services. I highly recommend them. Definitely makes the process pain free and…read morecomfortable.

Had an appointment today, yesterday they called me to move it earlier which required me hustling to…read moreget here after an overnight work shift. I arrive at my appointment and this morning there is a sign on the door saying the location is closed for maintenance and staffing issues. I am a loyal customer of Raina's but this is so inconsiderate. At least a phone call to cancel?!

Fantastic experience & convenient location!…read more First time customers can get a free or 50% wax depending on which service you select. It's was quick and easy to book. Highly recommend Cassandra!! She is super professional and friendly, and very experienced. Barely felt a thing!

Trinity just does an amazing job like always!! She removed my old, old micro blading and suggested…read moreI do the Realistic Hair Stroke method this time around. She laser off the old dye, which only took a few minutes, probably less time and proceed with the stroke technique. Love the fact that it's painless and provided more of a natural look. I recommend booking Trinity for your brows needs!

(1) I specifically and repeatedly requested that Trinity give me the eyebrow shape that I used to…read morehave naturally, showing her photos, and she assured me that she could do that. Unfortunately she uses a palate with a standard shape and gave me eyebrows that looked ridiculous on me. (2) When I went back for the required 2nd appointment it was obvious that one eyebrow started further from center than the other. I presumed she would fix it and she told me she would have to charge me to make them the same size. (3) Finally, after 2 years, the micro-bladed eyebrows had faded and left orange dye where her microblading had been. (photo attached) I am now having to pay another salon to remove the orange before I can get quality microblading.

Services were fine, but be aware they attempted to add an undisclosed 4% fee when I paid by credit…read morecard. This fee was not posted anywhere in the salon, not listed on their website, and not mentioned before the service. It appeared only on the payment terminal at checkout. I questioned it immediately and said it wasn't disclosed. After I left, they re‑ran the transaction without the fee. I appreciate that correction, but the fact that the fee was added in the first place -- and only removed after I objected -- was concerning. Massachusetts does not allow credit‑card surcharges, regardless of what they're called. Posting this so other customers are aware before booking.

The good news: I got an appointment quickly and the staff are extremely friendly. The bad: The…read moreaesthetician didn't ask me in detail what I wanted, and did not show me nor discuss with me her brow plan. I didn't even get a mirror at the end of the treatment to see how my brows looked! While the looked OK, my other aestheticians have always been more communicative, which is really appreciated when getting waxed, especially when it's a first appointment. While this group is good, a little more communication would be appreciated.