Tamara is a wonderful and professional aesthetician . I first had a Tamara facial just before my wedding . i visit her about twice a year . I just had my 30th wedding anniversary and I still am getting compliments on my skin .She is the real deal . Her office is small but comfortable . Thank you Tamara. read more

My skin suffered during the pandemic as a result of stress and maskne. I have also always had very deep and stubborn blackheads. I have invested money in fancy med spas, dermatologists, and the priciest skincare products. None of these things made as much of a difference as one facial by Tamara! After just one session, my skin is almost free of all the bumps that have plagued me for my whole life. The woman knows what she's doing and I will trust her. Her studio is located in a plastic surgery office in an office building. I recommend allowing 5 minutes to figure out how to get into the lot and navigate up the stairs in the back building to get to her space. read more

I've always been kind of a skeptic to professional facials. I just had one as a kid because my mom took me and I just never really thought they 'worked', or benefited me. I decided to book an appointment with Tamara on a complete whim and I'm SO amazed by her and her work. She's so sweet and considerate while she works on you. I rarely had acne as a teenager, just with the occasional zit or two from bad eating habits, but I had a lot of enlarged pores and blackheads, especially when I began wearing makeup. My skin had an uneven texture to it and it's just never been something I've been comfortable exposing without makeup. This is the very first time I've been so happy with my skin and it's all thanks to Tamara. I'm definitely coming back. (Sorry for the kinda silly photo, was excited to show my boyfriend.) read more

Facials by Tamara - From deep pore cleansing facial. - Skin Care Near Me - Atherton, California

I wish there were more stars that I could rate. I've been having facials from different estheticians since high school, but I have to say the facial I got from Tamara might be the best I've ever had. She is very knowledgeable and believes in a holistic approach to skin health. I had asked her to help me with acne extractions and firming. I noticed immediate results after my facial! My skin was tighter, lifted, and my acne scars have lightened immensely the following few days. I'm not sure what she did, but she is a TRUE MIRACLE WORKER! I still have two packages with two other estheticians but I no longer want to go to them! It's only been less than week since I've seen Tamara but I can't wait to go again! Thank you Tamara! You've changed my skin, my health, and my life! read more

Great facial! I highly recommend Tamara. Your face feels so great after your facial. Don't miss out. Your face will thank you! read more

I've been going to Facials by Tamara in Atherton for many years, even after I moved from Palo Alto to San Francisco. She's an incredibly talented aesthetician and a kind, beautiful person with a heart of gold. If you're lucky enough to get on her client list, I highly recommend getting her signature facial and trying some of her at-home skin care products, too. She works with premium, professional grade European brands that I've been using now exclusively for some time -- and loving the results. read more

Referred by my friend, had a wonderful time meeting Tamara! She is classy and detailed with her facial service, I felt comfortable and was very happy with the overall result. I do recommend her, it was my first visit and I was glad it was a nice visit :) I have only written one review in the past on Yelp. Hopefully this review helps you. read more

My first facial in over a year due to the pandemic.... I so needed this. I had an amazing experience- Tamara is professional and Is informed. The location is easy to find with great parking. The whole experience from begins to the end was outstanding . My face looks and feels amazing smooth and firm. I am definitely going to be a regular. read more

She's the best and has improved my skin dramatically. I feel comfortable going out without make-up now which has always been a goal of mines. :) true miracle worker and holistic approach to skincare. She's so graceful. Love her! read more

Tamara was amazing. She was so kind and and took the time to cater to my skin needs. I walked out feeling great and noticed the results immediately. It was a great experience and would definitely and am going back! read more

As most men, I was never a believer in facial procedures, but was finally persuaded by my friend to give it a try. My surprise was beyond imagination. Not only everyone in the office praises me now about the change, but even I myself can see that I look like I did twenty years ago. The makeover was everything I heard about Tamara's art and then some. What is happening in that cozy office is nothing but magic. I can of course claim that my new looks are extremely helpful for my business, but there is no denial that it extremely improved my attitude and self esteem. It may sound too emotional for a man, but in reality it's the least I can say to praise the efforts Tamara puts into her work. She is not only a topnotch professional, but also a very compassionate person, who not only advises regarding certain procedures but also cares about the client's needs and explains all the results. I will definitely continue with my appointments, which I wish could be more frequent. But what I can do on daily basis now is using the wonderful products that will help to maintain my newly acquired skin condition. I am deeply grateful for the quality of life that I can enjoy now thanks to Tamara's amazing skills and would sincerely recommend this specialist to anyone who is considering skin care. read more

She is an expert at what she does. My skin was glowing afterwards and the skincare she recommended works wonders. My skin can be very sensitive yet oily and I've had some bad experiences with facials in the past. My facial with Tamara was perfect and I was so impressed with how my skin felt and looked afterwards. It's easy to trust her because she has absolutely radiant, flawless skin herself. I would definitely recommend her. read more

I cannot say enough good things about the amazingness Tamara has done for my skin. I have been seeing Tamara for almost two years, and my skin has never been better. I have been suffering from acne and congested pores for over 10 years, and I had lowered my expectation for my skin to just hope for it to not break out. However, after I started seeing Tamara, I realized my skin is capable of continuing to improve. Right now, not only does my skin barely breaks out, I also have this glow that I didn't know I could have. I've got tons of compliments from family and friends regarding how good my skin is. I could've never dreamed of this happening to me since I really accepted the fact that I will never have good skin. A few things I want to point out: - The extraction is uncomfortable, but that's how it is supposed to be. Tamara also make sure my skin is not inflamed after the treatment with. Every time after the facial, my skin is calmed down. - I notice that Tamara changes the masks she uses on me every time depends on my skin condition. I really appreciate that :) - Tamara also doesn't push products at all. It has always been me requesting her to give me recommendation on products. I can confidently say all of the products I have purchased from her have done wonders for my skin. I still keep my own skin care routine, but adding her recommendations brought my skin to another level. - Tamara helps me shape my brows every time I go to see her. Now I don't take care of my brows myself because she does a way better job :) - Tamara has an amazing personality. I always have pleasant conversations with her. She's also incredibly sweet. She remembers every detail I told her about my personal life. She truly cares about her clients. Lastly, I want to say that I have recommended a lot of my friends to go see Tamara, and they have all told me how amazing she is. Thank you Tamara! read more

If there was anything more than a 5 review - I would give this service that. I honestly have spent years (5yrs in precise) dealing with sensitive skin and my dermatologist telling me to not use any product but just soap. But my skin continued to reflect issues / I honestly cannot thank my friend enough who referred me to Tamara - she does magic to your face. Usually u notice a difference in a few days - I noticed a difference in hours. (Coming from a person who has had horribly sensitive skin for years and trying all products out there) This lady is a miracle worker - Tamara I know how u do it but I'm in awe!!!! Thank you for what u did with my face - thank u!!!! I am going to upload a before and after of my face but if there is anyone out there who is struggling with their fade please come Tamara!!!!! She is the real deal Also a very good natured lovely lady - not sure how I got Lucky to come in contact with her. She has a heart of gold and doesn't even ask for tip. Thank you Tamara - u have a heart of gold read more

There was a night and day difference between before and after I got my facial with Tamara! All my blackheads were gone, the texture of my skin was much smoother and tighter, and some of my wrinkles were even less prominent. She's easy to work with in getting a facial scheduled, and located in a convenient location. Without question, I'll be back and I can't recommend her highly enough! read more

I found her a bit rude, and she didn't do any massages that I read about in the reviews. Her facial was only about brutal extractions, nothing remarkable or relaxing. Not too many masks or treatments were done. Too bad and I won't be trying her again. She also tried to sell me very expensive skincare without telling me any details. She looked like she's in a hurry and was annoyed by me asking more questions about the product. It's reasonable to ask questions when you're going to spend $300 on skincare, and she's the one who brought it up. read more

I'm surprised no one else has reviewed Tamara - everyone seems to go to her. But I guess she is that well kept secret we look for on Yelp... Tamara does fantastic facials as well as waxing and other skin care work. I go to her for all of these things. This is not a spa experience - she has a space in a plastic surgery (?) office. As someone else said, there are no fancy robes or zen music. She's an independent who has reasonable prices and delivers high quality services. No wonder she has such a loyal clientele. Maybe I should've kept her a secret... read more

Tamara is a miracle worker! I have been seeing her going on 7 years now. Prior to going to Tamara, I tried everything for my acne (proactive, acutane, spa treatments, etc.) You name it, I tried it. A friend referred me to her; after the first visit I saw immediate results and lasting benefits. My life was changed. I went from masking my acne with tons of foundation to be able to go out in public with a bare face. Tamara is not only a fabulous esthetician; she is warm, friendly and honest. She doesn't try to push products. She recommends items that may help, but never tries to make you buy anything. I recommend her highly to anyone wanting to rid their life of acne or just wanting to get that perfect glow in their complexion. read more

This was my first facial ever and i was a bit nervous as my skin is really sensitive to many new products, but Tamara really knows the best for your skin. I felt really comfortable and relaxed the whole time, and my skin felt so much better after! She's also very sweet and soft spoken. I'm so excited for the next appointment!! :) read more

I've known Tamara for several years now. She's wonderful. Very professional and has the softest hands. Prices are very reasonable for the quality of service she provides. I highly recommend! read more

Best facial ever!!! She took the time to get all the in perfections out of my skin. No one had actually taken the time to try before. It was very professional and her office is clean. It always was unreasonably priced! I can't rave enough. I will be coming back here! read more

A couple weeks ago my girlfriend had to cancel her appointment with Tamara for a facial. She asked me if I wanted to take her spot and since I had a bunch of blackheads I took it. Tamara did a fantastic job ! No more Blackheads! read more

5+ stars. My son said that it's the best facial he ever had. Outstanding Esthetician, thank you. Will be back and recommend to friends. If you have teens struggling with Acne - send them to Tamara. My kid's skin condition improved drastically! I wish we made before and after photos. read more

Tamara literally transformed my face in 1.5 hours for $145. I absolutely highly highly recommend her. I am 45 and my face really needed brightening. And she is a magician. The bed and room were extremely comfortable and relaxing. Total privacy. I didn't see anyone except her. And fast. Pay her directly so no waiting in line which I hate to have to do after I am all relaxed and blissed out . Easy safe parking. Easy to find. I will be a regular! She be even applied some makeup on my brows and cheeks afterwards which was so nice. She's very good at facial massage and my hands are all super exfoliated and soft as a result of the cream and special treatment. Just wonderful. read more

I have been going to Tamara for waxing for many years and cannot recommend her highly enough, both for what she does and as a human being. Tamara is professional and yet cares about each and every one of her clients, she makes you feel completely comfortable. As others said, it is not a spa, she has a room that is clean, comfortable and you feel at home. I have never seen her price list, she's been charging me the same price for about 10 years! There is plenty of parking, she is always on time and very accommodating as far as scheduling a suitable day/time. She is about 10-15mins. from my work and I can go for my waxing appt. during my lunch hour and be back in time. Tamara is absolutely fabulous! read more

You know the drill: you wake up, hate your skin, plop down tons of money the same day at Sephora to make you feel better...and it doesn't work (not even that hot pink Sonicare-like contraption you use to wash your face every day). Then it hits you, it's time for a facial. Well, every time I've entered the latter phase of this on-going skin nightmare, the service has resulted in flat results (lame extractions and a useless mask). I was referred to Tamara by a friend with beautiful skin, and am beyond thankful for the tip. Tamara is extremely meticulous; I think she extracted the last ten years of crap from my face today. The best part, even after having had major extractions, my uber sensitive skin was only a tad on the red side for an hour. My pores are smaller, and technically, I weigh less. Yay! read more

I am very discerning when it comes to skin care - and when it comes to aestheticians, I'm as picky and well researched as it comes. I always avoided big spas in hotels because I don't believe their aestheticians are well trained which is why I went out of my way to find an aesthetician with experience and skill. It took me a while but when I finally found Tamara I was absolutely stunned by how nice and young my skin can look without a huge amount of expense. Tamara is experienced (her mom is also an aesthetician) and what I am most impressed by is her willingness to go to specialty trade shows to find the absolute best products and technology for her clients. She is not only skilled at facials but her continual research makes her skills that much better. I have never met a better aesthetician in my life and my skin is my proof! On top of that, Tamara is kind and is never pushy. She custom tailors the facial to your skin type and all my friends who I referred to her are all regulars now! I cannot tell you how nice my skin looks thanks to Tamara - she is a miracle worker!!! read more

My first facial experience with Tamara was wonderful. She was extremely kind and welcoming. I would have liked to know what each step of the facial was, but it did seem like she did a lot- plus I did appreciate that she just let me relax- which I definitely did! Her prices are extremely reasonable- I got a 90 minute facial for a lower price than a 60 minute facial at other places. I sense that Tamara is also just a good person- when I asked her how often I should come back she said she didn't think I needed to come very often because my skin looked good and that I should just come back when I felt like my skin needed it. This answer showed me that she cares about what she does and isn't just in it for a pay check! Overall it was an extremely soothing experience and I will definitely be back to see her again! read more

Tamara is my life saver! I have been suffering from moderate to severe acne since my teen years, and I have tried every remedy known to man--Proactive, Acutane, various topicals, antibiotics. Nothing seemed to work. A coworker mentioned Tamara to me about 3 years ago and she was then, and always will be my miracle. Literally the day after my first visit, I began to see major improvements in my skin. MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS. I always joke around with Tamara that she should carry a book of before and after pictures, because she is just that effective. As others have mentioned, this is not a "typical" spa experience. What Tamara performs is magic in her room and to top things off, she is the sweetest woman ever! Trust me, she is the best kept secret around! She has changed my life. read more

Tamara offers a collagen mask that is lovely and hard to come by otherwise. She does an impeccable job at cleaning pore and she seems to really care about making her clients look beautiful. read more

I will never go to anyone else for a facial or waxing! Tamara is the most genuine, hardworking person you will ever meet. She is so good at what she does! Her prices are extremely reasonable and the quality of her service is excellent. She also offers lots of great skin care products. I highly recommend Tamara to anyone. I moved out of the area and still make a special trip to see her often! read more

Very relaxing atmosphere. Tatyana was very nice and described each step of the process during the facial (my first time). My acne scars already look a lot lighter and I just left the office! ! read more

Excellent eyebrow and Eyelash tint which is tricky as I'm a light skin tone type. Tamara was super nice, quick to respond and accommodating. Highly recommended! read more

Good facials, my face feels fresh and clean. Never had anything similar in whole Bay Area!

Tamara is beyond amazing! I've had 4 facials from other places in the Menlo Park/Palo Alto area & Tamara's delivered the most amazing results on this 63 year old's skin, I couldn't stop hugging her. She was quietly professional, didn't try to sell me things, asked if I wanted it quiet or have soft music. I just can't say enough great things about her except that I've told all my friends & I'm YELPing for her because she really is the very best! Don't even bother going anywhere else! read more

Best facial I've ever had. She's interested in skin health and not pure vanity. She doesn't push products and I think for the services she provides she's excellent value. A fraction of what you would pay at a spa....and 100x better. read more

TAMARA IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST! ALL of the women in my family go to Tamara for facials, waxing, and all kind of skin care needs. She is the sweetest lady and is always so warm and welcoming. I have been going to her office since I was a little girl watching my Mom get waxed and receive facials, and now it is my turn and I go to her every two weeks. I always always always get compliments on my eyebrows and how amazing my skin is--all thanks to my Tamara! The room is in an office building and it is so clean relaxing, and just a wonderful environment to be in. She always greets you with her warm welcoming smile! She is always accommodating when it comes to scheduling an appointment; she truly does absolutely everything to make sure that you come when is most convenient for you--she makes it work. I am currently finishing up school at UCLA and every time I book my flight home my first phone call is to schedule an appointment with Tamara! Tamara is incredible! You will not be disappointment. read more

Wow......I have been going to Tamara at "Facials by Tamara" since 1996....a solid 19 years. Tamara is just an incredible professional....I have used her full body waxing services and facials on many, many occasions and have always walked away a very satisfied and happy customer. Her salon is clean and immaculate. Tamara is also very, very accommodating schedule wise and has always tried to fit me in even on short notice. It has taken me years to write this review......but I am glad that I am finally doing it now so that others may benefit from a great salon. I started going to Tamara when my daughter was 2 years old and now she is 21 years and Tamara's new customer! I find Tamara's facials to be extremely thorough and yet relaxing. She uses the best of products and gives you her 100%.....you never feel rushed but on the contrary feel that she is always giving you her very, very best. It is a pleasure to do business with Tamara. Highly, highly recommend Tamara!!!! The bonus is Tamara's personality....she is a very warm, kind and thoughtful person and a great aesthetician! read more

Soft spoken and gracious, Tamara is also a miracle worker - I never dreamed my 61-year-old skin could look so good! A facial by Tamara is a treat we all owe ourselves. read more

I have been going to Tamara for 17 years (since I was 16). I had acne on my back then and I was so insecure. Within 3 months she cleared it and it never returned. I sadly moved to Florida but make trips just to see Tamara...she's that good. She is not only reasonably priced but she is the best. I have spent thousands of dollars at other estheticians only to be disappointed and left to wonder why I even bothered going to anyone but her. If you are struggling with skin issues I promise there is a solution and it is in Tamara. She has changed my life and given me the greatest gift, confidence. This is more than just vanity Tamara has truly given me my life back. read more