Jackie runs a wonderful skin care salon: clean, comfortable, a variety of services offered in a…read moresafe and pleasant environment. She explains procedures and doesn't try to talk you into spending more money, just gives you an honest evaluation, which I appreciate. Her office building is private and easy to get to as it is centrally located in AA County. She has a very gentle touch in her treatments and her facials make my skin look better for weeks! Treat yourself, book an appointment!

Jacqueline is pleasant and very professional. She is very knowledgeable and takes the time to talk…read morethrough your skincare options. The office is very clean and comfortable.

Jess and Nichole are amazing, fun and respectful! Thank you for all the awesomeness you do!read more

Krysta is a magician. Don't let her tell you otherwise. I was looking for a new salon just for…read morehaircuts since I don't color anymore and I've found it. Highly recommend.

I got a Brazilian with Christina and I rarely leave reviews but when I find someone as great as her…read moreit'd be a crime not to! It's been awhile since I got a brazilian since I jst moved to Maryland a year ago and the experience with the first person out her I went to was not pleasant. but Christina was sooo awesome! I was so comfortable and the waxing was surprisingly MUCH LESS PAINFUL!! She is a god send! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

My experience with Christina at Skin Zen Spa was absolutely great!…read more If you are looking for a knowledgeable, thorough, patient esthetician you have found your spot.   I sought Christina out because I did not want to visit a commercial chain spa for a basic facial, and I did not want to go to a "ritzy" spa with a lot of frill that I reserve for girls day out or a bachelorette party. I wanted a nice experience with a thorough, quality facial because the winter did quite a number on my face and I find the solo practitioner esthetician to be a bit more clinical and thorough, while still providing a tranquil environment. LOCATION: So first let me tell you...being new to Maryland I'd never heard of Old Savage Mill where the spa is located.  It's a quaint, older, historical revamped building that I believe used to be a textile plant.  There is ample parking.  Old savage Mill has little clusters of private shops. The shops are unique shops such as photography studios, hair salons and antique shops. It really is an enjoyable experience - you almost feel like you are on a field trip.  I had time to kill before I was able to get an appointment so it was great to explore.  I even bought a few items! Zen is a little tricky to find within the compound. The layout of the shopping area is unique.  It is split up into little buildings with different names.  Skin Zen is located in the "Spinning Building." The best way to get there is to find the "New Weave" building, make a left, go through the double glass doors, make another left, follow though and make a left at the wedding dress shop, go past the restaurant and make another left, and Zen is down the hall to your left.  If you have to use the rest room there are many within the building but not in Christina's private section, as the building is not designed that way so just go before you get to your appointment and disrobe.  Not a big deal abut I figure useful information. ESTHETICIAN: Christina is very nice! I was a walk in and she was able to accommodate me within one hour. The setup is perfect. She has a receiving area and a private back room where she provides services.  Christina gives you a form to fill out about your history and inquiring about your concerns.  She then speaks with you to review the information.  She then examines you and goes over what she feels will be best for you.  She does not pressure or upsell.   After my consult I decided to go for the H2o Oxygen facial. She is very knowledgeable about skin. I am an African-American woman and I was impressed that she made it a point to talk about the things unique to darker pigments.  For example, she explained how extractions with too much pressure may scar my skin type and she would take great care to avoid that. That is always comforting and it let me know I was dealing with a knowledgeable esthetician. She is very friendly and you immediately feel at ease. She will follow your lead with conversation.  She is very detailed and takes her time.  It was a relaxing experience. She even gave me a great shoulder hand and arm massage - giving me the option to choose between hands or feet.  Normally estheticians just leave you in the room, with a mask. Not Christina...she uses that time to provide an added extra benefit of a shoulder hand or shoulder massage included in the service.  Devine!   She accurately knew where my tension was and gave me some advice, admitting that she was not a massage therapist but she had some great suggestions.  RESULTS Christina sent me home with a post treatment package included in my service.  She explained how to keep up the treatment.  She did not heavily push the products just but explained each one she used. I ended up buying two from the organic line of the products she uses. All together I spent about $190.00 dollars.  I feel it was money very well spent. My face is heavenly! Smooth and bright.  It is indeed one of the very best facials I have EVER received and I have gone to many ritzy downtown Manhattan spas.  This facial easily outdoes them all.  She hit all the areas I had issue with. Though I felt I needed many extractions and all types of steam she explained that she tailored to the client's needs and I did not need that.    Don't you just love when we come in telling professionals what we need? LOL I had to laugh at myself when I went home. She was right.  My face is beautiful and clear and where normally I would have some sensitivity and redness after a facial. I have none. And to top it off I woke up this morning and my hands and arms were UNBELIVABLLY soft.  I mean unrealistically so. I kept touching myself.  LOL So I have to call her back today to see what she used on my shoulder, arm and hand massage. So I say all of this to say you will not regret going to Skin Zen Spa!

Michelle is incredibly patient. My GPS didn't find the right address and Google had the incorrect…read morephone number. She texted me, then called to guide me to her building (which actually isn't hard to find...my GPS had me turning on the wrong road). She was friendly and professional. Her space was incredibly clean and welcoming. She gave my eyebrows the exact shape I wanted. I also enjoyed meeting Carl; he's a sweet pup! Highly recommend.

I was looking for a small business to get Brazilian waxes that was not one of the big brand chains…read more Michelle is the best! She has a beautiful, clean, professional studio in a great location, and her pricing is very fair. She is so sweet and a lot of fun to talk to. I'm so glad I found her!

This was the BEST waxing service I've ever had. I've been getting Brazilian waxes for 6 years and…read morethis was the least painful and most relaxing service since I started. I found The Esthetic Touch shortly after moving to the area and I'm so glad I booked with them! They are a small business and one I will continue to support while living in Maryland. I highly recommend the Ms Muff treatment with a vajacial. It really helps your skin calm down and not feel irritated. She also offers facial services which I will be booking soon.

I have been to this salon many times. Up until recently I had a good experience. I had a wax…read moreprocedure a few days ago and the tech ripped my skin off. I experienced( still am) a lot of discomfort. After she was done she mentioned the area seemed irritated. If it seemed irratated why did she mention it afterwards instead of before and tell me to come back another time ? I will not be back and I do not recommend this salon.

I've been to commercial wax locations before and didn't enjoy my experience/result, and therefore…read morelearned how to wax myself. I dropped by here since I'm in town temporarily and pregnant. This place has phenomenal service! It is unlike any other waxing place I've been to before, and makes me wish this was local. The vibes inside are super cute, girly, and welcoming. Kim was fantastic, and walked me through the whole process before we got started. She was incredibly thorough, gentle, and efficient. I'll definitely return while I'm in town.

Back in August of 2023, I tried my luck and ended up winning the lip filler giveaway for National…read morekiss day! Little did I know how much that would change my whole skincare routine/skin health overall. I ended up booking the appointment for September 2023 with Arlette. During our appointment my acne was evidently severe mainly around my chin/cheeks. Arlette mentioned I should book a skin consultation appointment to help me get it under control. Mind you prior to this I was on an expensive skincare routine that was recommended by another spa, so I was a bit apprehensive. Nonetheless, I ended up booking the appointment for the following week. They primarily use ZO products. She put me onto the following: oil control pads, daily power defense, exfoliating cleanser, acne control benzoyl peroxide, dual action scrub, tretinoin, and recommended spf. Products were not used in that order, they created a custom day and night routine for me. Then switch to retinol instead of Tret. In between I also did 2 vi peels and 2 skin pen microneedling(done elsewhere). Zo products and the Facebar has truly changed my skin and given me more confidence than ever. Sad to be relocating to TX, however I am so happy I came across the Facebar on Instagram when I moved to the area.

Love the Facebar in Pasadena! Truly the best group of women, everyone makes you feel so comfortable…read moreand welcomed. Arlette is truly amazing ,she is so talented and knowledgeable , really listens to what you want, explains everything, and always delivers the most natural results. I leave feeling like a million bucks every time. I've been to other places, but nothing compares. So grateful for this team!