Monica&#x27;s Hair Salon

This is my second visit to beauty Tech spa. Lana is the owner and laser technician. She's…read moreincredibly professional and is gentle as hair. Laser can be.. I have been to several other places that just feel like meat markets and the technicians are not professional. Lana is absolutely the best in Boston or New York! She did my neck up her back and some brown spot removals. This is not an easy process, but she explained every step like no one else I have used. Beauty Tech is a rare find.

Lana is an amazing technician who answered by endless questions during consultation and calmed my…read moreconcerns about effects of suffering from PCOS. I got my legs and underarms lasered to begin with and I'm very happy with my results. Highly recommend her services!!!

Gentle Pro Max by Candela LASER TREATMENTS

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Karen Golden Skin Care

4.8(202 reviews)

Could not recommend Karen more. Not only does she provide fantastic service, but she made the whole…read moreexperience so comforting and easy. As a first-timer, I didn't know what to expect, and she could not have made the experience easier. From the minute i walked in, I felt like I had known her forever and the process was seamless. Highly recommend. Could not say enough good things.

When I first wanted to go get a Brazilian, I was coming in there with a lot of trauma and I was…read morereally worried about how this was going to go. The word on the street was that Karen Golden was the person you went to if you were coming into this from a place of trauma and the street wasn't kidding. If you're kind of a hot mess, you won't find a more compassionate person. She's not judgy, she's not unkind, and she makes the process of ripping your pubic hair out of your body as not-awful as it possibly could be. The room is clean and smells nice. Her assistant Lara is also as kind as can be. She takes cash or checks and everyone is understanding if you don't come by on the regular or have to cancel at the last minute (I disappear for months at a time: my income ain't what it used to be) but if you can only go to one place for the rest of your life for waxing, this is where you should go. She's the best.

If it is a relaxing facial you seek, the tranquil environment will ensure the best experience.

Karen Golden Skin Care - Committed to an azulene-based wax for all services, this approach soothes and calms sensitive skin and provides a quick, painless experience

Committed to an azulene-based wax for all services, this approach soothes and calms sensitive skin and provides a quick, painless experience

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When it comes to affordable waxing and outstanding skin care services, Karen Golden Skin Care can't be beat.

European Wax Center

3.7(134 reviews)

I received an email from EWC out of the blue with details of 50% off all services through the end…read moreof the year. I had been to a location in Washington DC several years ago, and haven't heard from them since, so this must have been fate! I have had so many bad waxes in the last two years, but decided to take one more chance and booked online with Jenelle (based on a couple of reviews on Yelp). My appt was at 9:15 on a Saturday morning, so there was no wait at all and the salon was quiet. Jenelle is really nice and did an AMAZING job - not one single stray hair for me to tweeze (which is not a problem for me, but I have left a few visits elsewhere practically needing to go somewhere the next day... no exaggeration) and no wax residue on me either. If you have ever had wax stuck to you the next day that just will not come off, you know how exciting this was for me! Payment was quick and easy, they allow a tip to be left on your credit card, but I like to give cash. Thanks Jenelle, and see you next time!

I had eyebrows, upper and lower lip, and chin done last Sunday. The technician had a nice demeanor,…read morebut her technique left me with sores (that soon turned into scabs) on my lower lip and eyebrow area. Instead of using a single swift pull, this technician (Sheila) used a series of small pulls, which I believe led to the sores. But I'm not sure about that. What I can say is that I'm in my mid-50s, have been waxing for decades, and have never been left with sores/scabs. So this issue is distinct to this visit to EWC in Brookline, MA (and I've been to several others in the area). Additionally troubling is that I wrote a note to EWC stating the above to no avail, even offering to send them photos that I'd taken. Not only did no one contact me, I know they received my complaint because I got a follow-up survey inquiring as to my satisfaction regarding the efficacy of their follow-up. Incredible! You can't make this stuff up. I've even checked Junk, thinking "surely not, surely *someone* would have written back; maybe it went into the Spam folder." Nope. Non. Nada. Anyway, the woman at the front desk was lovely, friendly, chatty, and very welcoming. Despite that, unless I want more scabs, returning to this EWC seems unwise and so I won't.

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Milan Laser Hair Removal

great service, friendly and done in a timely manner. contact is always fast and easy in this place.read more

Very rude front desk staff. I had an appointment scheduled for this location with two confirmation…read moreemails. They said to me we have no record of this and we can't do the treatment. Would not even look at the email to confirm what I was saying, just total disregarding of my buisness which they can do because I paid in full.

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The Beauty Studio

4.7(114 reviews)

I cannot say enough good things about The Beauty Studio and Shruti. I've been going to her since…read moreshe was in Newton, and followed her here to her Brookline studio and she is incredible. She just gets it! Never have to tell her twice the way I like my brows and she keeps them thick and perfect. Honestly, any and everyone that works there is amazing, for brows and lash lifts! Highly recommend!

I've tried every staff member at this eyebrow threading studio, and they are all incredibly…read morefriendly and talented. No matter who I book with, I walk out with perfect brows--and I constantly get compliments on them! What really sets this place apart is the time and care they give you. Unlike other places that rush you out in under 10 minutes, here you're guaranteed the time you need to get it done right. They never make you feel like just another appointment--they treat your brows like a work of art. Yes, it's a slightly higher price than some places, but it's 100% worth it for the quality and experience. They also tint my brows perfectly every single time--never too dark, never patchy, just natural and defined. All my friends go here now too, and I just had to share the gem that is this beauty studio. Highly recommend!

Great experience with Shruti!

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Aer Nailbar

4.2(400 reviews)

1.3 mi

Annie's hydro facial was amazing!! Skin felt hydrated and clean. Entire experience was so relaxing!read more

Update: I went back again and continue to be impressed by the service here. I took my roommate to…read moreget gel nails for her engagement and she couldn't figure out which color would give her what she wanted- she showed the tech who nailed it first try. I got regular polish again and it's been 2 weeks- no chips. Genuinely nothing!! And a great price for how long lasting they are. I loved how attentive the techs are as well. He made sure to go back and fix any spill on the sides and was obviously very experienced. It's very calm inside but clean appearing and I appreciate that you can see that they have steam cleaned their materials.

Intricate flower nail art

Dazzling Nails

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Dipping powder manicure

Electrolysis & Skin Care Clinic

4.7(35 reviews)

1.1 mi

SO.... you don't realize what you had until it's gone. I moved to a new city and found a new…read moreelectrologist to finish up the few stray hairs i had left down there, as well as my underarms. Sadly, electrolysis isn't the kind of thing you can tell ISN'T working until you're like 4 months in and wondering why you have more hair than what you started with. Needless to say, Princess is now racking up those JetBlue miles every 5 weeks or so to do damage control. Seriously, Irina is the Cadillac of electrologists. Don't think twice about going anywhere else.

Irina has removed my greatest annoyance since I was in high school. She is more skilled than anyone…read moreI have met in North America and Europe combined. Not only is she exceptionally skilled, she is also extremely professional and religious about her scheduling. Do arrive early to the appointment as she may have the time to spend more time on your appointment. Don't be afraid of electrolysis, you are in the hands of what a fellow yelper called "the Cadillac of electrologists" Do bring cash since Irina will ask you to go to the closest ATM in the best case scenario. Don't forget to keep the treated area clean and to use the creams she recommends for best results. Do cancel in advance, she is booked to the brim and everyone wants to be on her list. Don't be afraid of a little pinch. The location is right in front of a C line stop. I enjoy going over to Tatte's and winding down after my appointment.

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Electrolysis room

Kelly's Beauty

4.8(188 reviews)

3.8 mi•Downtown

Found Kelly on a whim while visiting in Newton and what a wonderful experience it was. I had the…read morebest facial I ever had. She took the time to assess my skin and chose the correct facial for me. I can't wait to go bank again.

Very good, clean and relaxing, very welcoming and very nice person. Nice nice nice. Loved my facialread more

Kelly's Beauty Newton Entrance

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Lobby area to get up to Kelly's suite

Brookline Natural Nail & Spa

3.1(99 reviews)

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I had such high hopes for this salon, but unfortunately my experience was very disappointing. Not…read moreonly is the gel manicure itself messy (see picture), but my nails feel ruI've been growing out my nails, only to have them filed down so short that they're practically to the skin. I actually walked in with healthier nails than I left with, which is incredibly frustrating. I really wanted to like this place, I left with my nails completely ruined

highly recommend. Great customer service and they do awesome on my mani& pedi. Been coming to this…read moreplace for more than a year and it's not easy I live all the way in south end but I don't mind.

Worst dip manicure I've ever had in my life

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Total Skin Care

4.8(93 reviews)

1.8 mi•Kenmore

Excellent painless Brazilians!…read more Extremely calm and comfortable as always, of course. The only worry is that it's on the third floor of the building, which has no elevator access. I have a mobility disability, so this is a heads-up to plan extra time to get upstairs for your appointment if you're a bit slower than average.

Total Skin Care gives the best facial I have ever had! It is the most fantastic gift that I give…read moremyself once a month with Neira. It is so very relaxing and my skin has improved so much over the last three years. The salon is immaculate, and Neira is always very attentive to my facial with good suggestions of products for care at home. Try out her facial and you will forever go back for more. Priscilla S