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 was looking for a good new place to get my back waxed prior to an upcoming vacation, and WaxTalk…read moredid not disappoint! The owner/operator was very warm, inviting, welcoming, and professional. She and I talked some travel while she worked, and she's very efficient. Very little pain involved, and she was done in about 20 minutes. Her office is clean, inviting and well-cared for. She's also cheaper than European Wax Center, which I've used in the past. I can't suggest WaxTalk enough!

I love the whole salon spaces concept. Wax Talk was a great experience with friendly and efficient…read morecustomer service. I'll be back!

Came for the Brazilian wax. Gisselle was efficient and quick. Every single hair was gone. Perfect…read more Side note: the business does not take cards so be sure to have Cashapp/Venmo (fine by me). And the shop is adorable!!

The owner was on time for the appointment, got started immediately, worked fast and gentle. Her…read moresuite is beautifully decorated and induces calmness. Reasonable prices, easy booking site. I will return.

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.

Skin-Tonic is such a gem!…read more I always look forward to my regular facials. Highly recommend. Excellent service.

First I would like to start of by the saying the energy in the room was great I really did feel at…read morepeace. I came to charm after struggling with my skin for a full year, after having amazing skin. I had tried everything and nothing seemed to be working. I decided to give facials a try to seek professional help. Before this I had done extensive research on skin and like I mentioned previously had my hands on multiple products but nothing was the right fit. The extractions were extremely painful which alarmed me instantly but I had never gotten a facial and didn't know any better. Extractions may be discomforting but should never be painful. Also when doing extractions you're supposed to gently extract until all puss, then blood and finally when the congestion is clear you will see a clear fluid. This clear fluid is called "serous fluid" it's important to clear the sac until you see this fluid or else the sac will fill up again and cause even more inflammation. Therefore defeating the purpose of doing an extraction in the first place. I don't believe this protocol was followed because I was left with painful swollen pimples on my forehead that weren't visible before my visit. Which left me feeling even more insecure. Trusting someone with my skin was a huge step for me and I am dissatisfied and disappointed. I understand results may not have been instant but I shouldn't have been in pain and left with more skin imperfections then when I laid down. I don't believe the right procedure was followed. I do plan to follow up with someone who may be more knowledgeable and hopefully find something that works for my skin. In response to charm: I understand extractions can cause discomfort but they were making me almost want to cry and they should never be that painful extractions should have some discomfort but there should never be pain. you also didn't drain the entire inflammation which left me with more pimples and more scarring due to how harsh your technique was . When doing extractions you were supposed to drain the pus and then all blood until the oil is present and you did not do that which left the pimple even more inflamed. My cheeks were permanently scarred and I still have to seek professional help to get that prepared due to what you did.

After reading countless 5 star reviews for her, I decided to give Maxine a try…read more I gotta say I am very pleased. She was very professional, took my medical history and physical ailments into account. She addressed trouble spots very well and was personable through the whole experience. Hands-down the best massage therapist I have ever been to.

I honestly wish I found Maxine when I first arrived to Maryland. She's filled with tons of massage…read moreknowledge and is very pleasant to talk to. I booked an 90 min sports massage with cupping. Now let's review the massage... Upon entering her home, you'll first sign some standard papers, once that's complete you then will get ready for your massage. She has a nice heated massage table with comfortable linens inside the massage room. She also offers, haircuts, waxing etc. The 90 min sports massage was amazing. She's very strong and knows how to get the knots out. My time actually ran past 90 min and no matter what she likes to end the massage with a wonderful stretch. The stretching was the icing on the cake. My body needed everything she gave me. I was truly satisfied with the massage. I highly recommend you give her massage a try. She will not disappoint. I already booked a follow up session with her. YAY!

Are you ready for your world to change?…read more The only reason why I thought of not posting what I will say, is because I know this will get Magdalen more busy and man what will I do if I ever lose her? I don't know. But let me tell you a little bit more about the decision you are about to make. My first ever waxer relocated to a whole another state and I was lost for sometime. I tried to become a regular for European Wax but their service and work did not mix well with me. I am currently located at #AspenHills #Rockville and I started looking for waxers. Wanting to find a place that feels like home and a safe space to be reborn every other 4-6 weeks. When I found Magdalen's page, the reviews automatically got my attention and decided to book being that she was 13-15 min away. The BEST decision I've made all year. When you enter, this particular smell that its so deliciously delicate welcomes you. Warning, in the beginning you will be confused and nervous because her method is so different from what everyone else is doing. But trust me when I say that it's less painful and more effective. I have thick hair and it grows really fast but after my first visit with Magdalen I noticed about only 60% of my hair growing back. Which is crazy for the amount of hair I used to grow with the other waxer. She warned me about growing less hair and less pain but you just have to book for the experience and for finding a home. She cleans THROUGHLY... life changing. Her wisdom definitely outshines her years of experience and yes, you will look forward to seeing her every visit.

Magdalen is absolutely amazing! This was my very first time getting a Brazilian wax, and I was…read morehonestly so nervous walking in. I had read so many horror stories online about pain, irritation, even skin being removed so I was preparing myself for the worst. But from the moment I met Magdalen, she completely calmed my nerves. She's incredibly warm, professional, and downright hilarious, which made the experience so much easier to get through. She walked me through the process, made sure I was comfortable the entire time, and the best part she's fast without making you feel rushed. I didn't experience any of the nightmare scenarios I was bracing for. No pain, no trauma, and definitely no regrets. I left feeling smooth, confident, and honestly wondering why I didn't do this sooner . I'll definitely be back and recommending her to all my friends!

I made an appointment for my two daughters, my 14 year old for underarm wax and my 17 year old for…read morea bikini line. We were preparing for a cruise and wanted to not deal with razor bumps. This was their first time getting waxed. They refused to let me (the mother) go into the room with them. They even called the manager to ask and she refused and said no exceptions. That is crazy!! You'd think for liability issues, they'd especially welcome a mother in with her minors. We had to cancel the appointments as I, nor my daughters were comfortable to go in by themselves. INSANE that they refused to let a parent go into a space where my daughters would have to take off their clothes!!!!

Monica is fantastic! She made me feel comfortable during the entire wax process. The quality and…read moredetail of her work is really good. She is patient and precise. Good experience with her.