Wow, I just realized that it's been almost 10 years to the day since my first review!…read more I can honestly say this is the only beauty center I have returned to consistently. Just went last week - Christine is still amazing (especially with the way she gently does extractions, which is no easy feat), the space is still gorgeous and despite rising prices, theirs is still extremely reasonable (highly recommend their offered combination services). What I really appreciate is that the owner ensures the ladies performing the services (they have four working there now - so proud of them!) have access to an ever-evolving line of products, machinery and techniques. Bit of a background on me: I am a woman of color with oily skin and pores on the larger side. Christine's expert services help me keep this at bay, especially what I began going for - microdermabrasion. Cannot recommend their version enough - the new machine they have is both thorough and soothing. Bonus: plenty of parking! The plaza they are in is thoughtfully designed, despite there being quite a few businesses. Second bonus: they are around the corner from the World Gourmet Buffet and a couple of tea shops, so if you are hungry or want to grab boba/Bubble Tea, you can do both!

I brought my 14 yr old son in here because his Acne has been getting out of hand. I figured a…read morethorough extraction and some TLC would go a long way. These ladies were GREAT! They made my son feel very welcome and provided him with a lot of education that he could use moving forward. They took their time - almost 2 hours - and even added extra services for us to try. His face looks great already. We will definitely return! Thank you Ladies!!!

I've been coming to Geranium Spa for facials and waxing monthly with Vicky, and the results have…read morebeen amazing. I have oily, acne prone, and sensitive skin. With Vicky's help, my acne has noticeably improved, my skin is clearer and more balanced, and every visit is incredibly relaxing. Vicky is knowledgeable, attentive, and makes each facial feel personalized. I always leave glowing!! Give them a try. You won't regret it!!

I've been going to Geranium Spa for a while now, and it's honestly become one of my favorite…read moreself-care rituals. The moment I walk through the door, I already start to relax--the place is always clean, quiet, and smells amazing. What really makes the experience so great, though, is Vicky. She's my go-to for facials, especially the hydra facial, and she's just fantastic at what she does. My skin always feels super smooth and looks noticeably brighter after each session. You can tell she really knows her stuff, but she's also super friendly and easy to talk to, which makes the whole experience even better. One thing I really appreciate is how consistent everything is. Every visit feels just as good as the last, and I always leave feeling refreshed and taken care of. If you're in the Bay Area and looking for a great facial, I definitely recommend checking out Geranium Spa--and booking with Vicky if you can.

Vilma is the absolute best waxer out there! The most painless, quick, and consistent waxer. She…read moremakes you feel so comfortable in her studio and offers amazing tips to make sure your skin is smooth and beautiful. Her studio is conveniently located with tons of parking and she's very professional. Go to Vilma for all your waxing needs!

Hands Down one of the best waxers I know! Book my appointment with ease and the place wasn't hard…read moreto find. It was longer than my typical 6 week appointment so I was expecting more pain than usual. Not at all!! Fast and efficient service. Strongly recommend

I have been going to California Skin Care & Day Spa for many years, for massages, facials,…read moremicrodermabrasion and sometimes just to relax in the Oceana spa and sauna... The spa is clean, the staff is welcoming and friendly and they always provide excellent advice on things I can do to take care of my -- sometimes very troublesome -- skin... Elena and Mari are the best, and REALLY know their stuff! Great skin care products are always available for purchase as well. Five out of Five!!! Roger

UPDATE: Ronald Aleteanu, one of the owners, reached out to me via comment on here. He said "reach…read moreout directly so it can be resolved at the level it should have been", which is odd, because he was the one that initially sent me the business' refund policy when I asked for a refund and rejected my refund in the first place. It just feels like he is wanting to publicly look like he is addressing the situation properly. I did end up reaching out again today, per his request, and Elena Aleteanu, the other owner, has not changed her stance. She is telling me that they can't do anything on their end and that I need to reach out to Square. Square is telling me that they can't do anything on their end and that the business needs to initiate the refund. So, I reached out to Ronald again directly, and he did not respond. In addition, he got my Google review deleted and is trying to get this one deleted as well, but thankfully Yelp is a lot better about keeping honest reviews. I also forgot to note that the service was booked for two hours total, as a side by side massage. Elena tried to SCAM my sister and her partner by offering each a 1 hour service, one at a time (because of being understaffed), even though it is a two hour service. I paid $400 for the massages, so she's was trying to tell my sister that each service (which included a full massage and facial) of $200 was for one hour only, which is a lie. ORIGINAL POST: AVOID California Skin Care & Day Spa in Newark I prepaid for a service (it was a gift), received a confirmation reminder the day before, and made arrangements for my sister and her partner who are visiting from out of town. I even paid for an Uber to get them there. They arrived on time and the place was closed. No staff, no setup, nothing. They waited about 40 minutes, while I tried calling and messaging every available number. Eventually Ronald Aleteanu, one of the owners, responded on WhatsApp , but that did not change the situation and the service still was not provided. Between the Uber and waiting, this ended up wasting about 2 hours of their time (& money for the Uber), and they left with nothing. After all of that, Elena Aleteanu (who eventually came) claimed she had called and left a message (and at one point claimed that she talked to someone - a complete lie). I never received any call or voicemail, and I confirmed that the number I entered was correct. Their explanation just does not add up, especially since they had no problem sending a reminder the day before. What is most frustrating is that they still refused to issue a refund for a service they never provided. Instead, they only offered store credit, which is completely unreasonable. I would strongly recommend avoiding this place. I also posted this on NextDoor and numerous people replied noting that the same thing happened to them. So this is not an isolated incident. I've posted those screenshots here.

Had my first appointment with Terilyn today for a custom facial and it was amazing. She is very…read moreknowledgeable and I look forward to our next appointment! She started by discussing my skin history and concerns as well as what I want to achieve with my skin. The facial itself was very pleasant and I even fell asleep! Usually after I get extractions my skin gets very swollen but I was very surprised to see no swelling on my skin after the treatment. My skin was also not irritated at all after the treatment. The place itself is extremely clean and I enjoyed talking to Terilyn, she is very kind and professional! Again, I look forward to my next appointment and seeing the progress in my skin!

Great experience! Highly recommend seeing Terilyn for your skincare needs. Had my first session…read morelast night and I woke up still glowing! I was surprised to see the improvements I have from just one session -- pores clean and less noticeable, redness is gone, and my stress/face mask pimples are dying!! I've had that thing on my face for weeks despite my own home care attempt with scrubs and retinol. I also took the leap with getting a Brazilian. My go-to for the past 15 years closed during pandemic so I've been hesitant to go to anyone else. Terilyn made me feel so comfortable and unashamed of my body. Scheduled my follow-up session before I left the studio. I'm so ready for this good skin, and for feeling good about myself again. Book with Total Bloom noooooow!

Very clean spa. Lijie is friendly and welcoming. I received a great neck massage as well as a…read morewonderful scalp treatment!

I went to this beauty salon for a treatment, but I got injured and developed many scars. The shop…read morerefuses to take responsibility.

Linda is the best esthetician! I try to come every month or so for a facial, and never leave…read moredisappointed. Her facials are different vs others since she really massages your face/neck and a bit of your shoulders as well. She also can remove stubborn acne, trim overgrown brows, and slap your face to provide good circulation (feels so good!). My skin is glowing every time I see her! I've noticed after seeing her a couple times, she's able to tailor the facial based on her understanding of your skin. Her prices are unbeatable, and with the quality of the facial...you just can't compare her to others. Totally recommend. She is located in a new salon vs what is on this Yelp listing in Union City and is by appointment only. if you are looking to schedule, try calling/texting the number. Definitely more availabilities on the weekday, but you can also schedule for the weekend if far enough in advance. I can't imagine going to another place to get facials, and I hope I never have to!

My rating is rounded up because of the amazing massage. After a rough couple of weeks I decided to…read moreclean my clogged pores. I came in expecting the worst but I've had worse and I've had better. I bumped it down and was debating docking another star off for the following reasons: -I got a stye. You know, the tender, swollen, red eye pimple? I wear gel liner and apply with a clean brush with every application in addition to mascara (new tube every 3-4 months) and have lately been using a lot of coconut oil due to eczema flare ups right under my eyes. I've been using coconut oil for years now, so the sudden stye was alarming. Linda put a lot of oils on my face including something she massaged me with. (Hallelujah. A massage. Head face neck shoulders and upper back) I loved what she used because let's be real. My skin was on point after the appointment but it's all up in my right eye and I'm tender and I'm over here feeling like a panda without eyes! -I got some greasy hair. Woah baby. And by grease, I mean, hand me some chicken wings and we got a snack in the making. (Jk. Salmonella. Gross.) I never plan anything after a facial anyways so I went home and showered, washing my hair twice just for safe measure. -I was slapped. Lol it sounds so wrong but she goes from a lovely A+++ massage to *smack smack smack!* right to the face. I'm gonna say this was for blood circulation and punishment for my snoring. Side note: her sink is not in the room so she walks in and out occasionally to change the water and the room is a bit cluttered. Minor annoyances but thought I'd mention for those of you looking for ambiance details. All in all. My skin is in great condition minus the stye on my right eye. I really should rate 3 but that massage dude. I'm coming back just for that. This next time though... I'll ask her to avoid my eye area even if it looks like i caked some all purpose flour underneath.

I made an appointment for a custom facial with Linda. The location for the salon is not the usual…read morespot in Fremont, this one is at the Auto Mall next to TJ Maxx/Home Goods. Prior to my appointment I received a text reminder and instructions where to find the suite. Linda's room is aesthetically pleasing, clean and comfortable. I requested to avoid my nose area as I had an acne that was bothersome. She took care of the rest of my face and it was relaxing. Once my acne heals, I will come back for extraction with an extra massage time as it was relaxing.

The spa room was so beautiful, relaxing and smelled wonderful. Christine helped revitalize my…read morepostpartum skin and brought glow back to it. She was also very kind and had a healing and positive aura while massaging and soothing my skin. I highly recommend her and booking a facial for my husband next!