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!

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.

I walked in a Sunday afternoon for an eyebrow wax. After signing in I waited a few minutes before I…read morewas led back to the waxing room. The manager ended up providing the service since everyone else was busy. She did a great job. I just needed a clean up and she did exactly what I asked for. I was so impressed with her and the relaxing vibe of the place I booked a pedicure for next week! They do require a $15 deposit to book an appointment which can be used toward the service you receive or you can keep rolling it forward as your deposit for future appointments.

I was charged for TWO nail repairs. The nail tech did not repair a single nail. Instead, he "popped…read moreoff" two of my old acrylics and charged me for "nail repairs". He also did the wrong cat eye color and had to grind it off in order to fix that. I was charged $75, $14 of which was for repairs that were not conducted. I normally pay $60 for a fill WITH design at my normal salon. I will NOT be back. I only went here today because my normal nail tech does not availability until next week and my nails were looking crazy. Also, the salon was in various states of disrepair. The furniture is cracked and looks super run down. I would not recommend coming here unless you like being overcharged.

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 participated as a model for brow blading and company training back in November 2024. The…read moreexperience started off great--I was very pleased with the initial results. Kechia seemed knowledgeable, personable, and professional, which made me feel confident about the process. The treatment was supposed to include two sessions: the initial procedure and a follow-up touch-up after six months. Unfortunately, I never received the follow-up appointment. I reached out to Kechia, and she assured me she would coordinate with my technician to complete the process. However, that was nearly a year ago, and I have not heard back from her since. I'm very disappointed with how things ended--despite the promising start, the lack of follow-through and communication has been frustrating.

Kechia did my nanobladed brows this spring. I had some old cosmetic tattoo work done to my brows…read morethat was fading after a few years, and the pigment was starting to turn a red color that was distinguishable underneath my brown eyebrow hairs. Kechia recommended nanoblading to cover this previous work and I was happy to take her recommendation. Everyone always wants to know about the pain level. I have a number of regular body art tattoos and I do not think that cosmetic tattooing feels the same. The needle feels thinner and scratchier, almost like a cat is bored and lackadaisically scratching at your eyebrows. Luckily the numbing agent they use after the first pass made it so I didn't feel a thing. Overall, I think it's very tolerable, and the results are worth it. During my touch up appointment we ended up having to go a bit darker in terms of color because the pesky red from my old cosmetic tattoos was fighting to show through. Luckily the touch up did the trick and those suckers are finally covered! Hooray! I had several friends and coworkers who noticed something was different right away and asked what kind of makeup I was using to get my brows so perfect. ;) My new brows were worth every penny. I can't recommend Kechia and Brows & Co enough!

I will definitely be going back! She did an AMAZING job with my eyebrows and I'm very particular…read moreabout who I let do my eyebrows. I recommend the threading!! Well priced and she really cares about whether you actually like what she's done.

Mona was amazing!! Super affordable, super nice and super quick. Definitely recommend her to anyone…read morehesitant to try threading for fear of pain. My waxing days are over.

Scheduled a 60 min new client facial with Taylor and WOW!! She is amazing. Upon walking in I was…read moregreeted by the front desk and she was very nice and directed me to the restrooms/waiting room. They send out client forms and they were easy to fill out before hand. 5 minutes before my appointment, Taylor came and introduced herself. We walked back to the room and she sat me down and discussed my concerns, in-take paper work, and my overall skincare routine. During the facial she explained throughout what she was doing and it was one of the most relaxing facials I have ever had. I generally get facials done at my local med spa, however I will definitely incorporate Oja's into my routine. She addressed all my concerns such as acne and hyperpigmentation. The massage she gave during and the hand/feet masks were a fantastic touch. Afterwards, she went over all that she did and also what product she used. I was thoroughly impressed by how clean, organized, the customer service, and etc. 10/10 in service, ambiance, and overall value.

Saw an older woman with short hair. I asked for 60 minutes back and glutes only. She spent half…read morethe massage on shoulders and arms. When I turned over she started on arms again. I interrupted her to actually touch my back. She did my back, never touch my glutes. And when I asked her why, she said I needed to relax. And to stop lifting my heavy purse. I came there to relax..... I came for specific areas. You can't just do what you want. You can't just give massages that disregard what the client asked for. Terrible experience

I usually go to another wax place, but my usual esthetician is on vacation, so I decided to try…read moreEuropean Wax Center since it's close to where I get my nails done. I've been getting Brazilians for the past 6 years. This place is RUSHED. You will be expected to strip while the esthetician is in the room and you will get dressed while she's talking to you. The esthetician only talks to you about waxing, not super personable. Nothing there to make you comfortable. No pillows or decor or conversation. The entire time I was there took 15 minutes. She didn't let me check to see if everything looked good. So, you're just guessing what to tip. After, they force you to book your next appointment. I guess to make you come back. But personally, I'm not sure that I will. I'm already uncomfortable being spread eagle naked for a stranger, but nothing about this place made it any easier. Staff was vaping at the side of the building. Yelling you can hear from the room you're getting waxed in. Esthetician talking at the speed of light about your hair growth pattern. If you're fine with being treated like a cash cow, this is the place.

If you have sensitive skin or history of contact dermatitis, do not come here. I got my eyebrows…read morewaxed and tinted this morning and 11 hours later, I am still having a chemical burn reaction to their product. The skin surrounding my eyebrows is swollen, red, and burns. I immediately felt the discomfort and pain this morning. The tint is uneven and worsened my burn. I am never coming back.

Excellent! JoAnne is patient, efficient, and skilled at what she does. I looked at her Google…read morereviews prior to purchasing and they did NOT steer me wrong. I'm new to bikini waxing and while the process hurts, her expertise improves the experience. She is also THOROUGH. She is located in the bottom floor of the first high rise in Westchester Park. A convenience store is in front of Dominick's.

I still love Joanne! I have been going to her for awhile now and she is the only person I trust for…read morea wax. I have some skin issues and she is always careful and considerate. Every once and awhile she is on Groupon and I love her for it (every penny counts!) But honestly, Groupon or not, Joanne is my girl!

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.