I recently got a facial from Kirsten, and was a bit disappointed, especially after seeing all the incredible reviews on Yelp! That was the whole reason I booked, and so I went in with high hopes. Let me start by saying Kirsten is a very kind woman. For the facial itself, there seemed to be much more massage (hands, arms, neck) than treatment. Felt nice, but not what I booked. I had a few white heads, her esthetician-modality doesn't believe in traditional extractions, so these were left untouched. Multiple times, she left the treatment room to let people into the boutique, which took away from feeling relaxed. Lastly, when we wrapped up, I saw it was 30 minutes past the allotted time I booked (ended at 3:50 on my appointment booking, saw my watch around 4:18). I had a commitment at 4:30, so this left me in a pinch. Maybe it was an off day, maybe this is standard, but I will likely not be returning. read more

10/10 would get a facial by Codie again! I had an appointment with Codie for a facial and it was the most relaxing of all the facials I've gotten. The prep work was thorough, extractions were painless and massages were soothing. The products used worked great on my face, based on my skin conditions and what she recommended for me. I typically stay awake for the facials but I was so relaxed that I fell asleep! I left the shop with glowing skin and felt amazing the next morning. Will be making another appointment with her again soon (: read more

New to the neighborhood and I was initially worried I'd have to give up my usual place for a potentially not so good place. I worried for nothing! Pono is a cute shop with great vibes and cool design that offers a multitude of services. So far I can only speak to their waxing services and they've been great every single time. They're quick, efficient and friendly. My wallet doesn't cry as much anymore, hooray! But most importantly, my eyebrows and mustache are happy with Pono's work. This is my new regular spot and I can't wait to try their facials. read more

Great place. Reasonable price and nice comfortable area, clean, and relaxed lighting. Will become regular here!

I go to Pono for several of my services. The space is so welcoming. The decor is gorgeous and really sets the mood for whichever service you're getting. Deb does all my waxing and usually my facials and she's amazing! I trust her completely and know that I will always be satisfied with her work. You can tell she has been in the business for several years because she really knows what she's doing and does it with such ease. She is very knowledgeable and really knows what is best for your skin type. I always look forward to my services with Debra. UPDATE: I recently received a facial from Jessie which was phenomenal! She has such gentle hands and made me feel comfortable and cared for. I was so relaxed that I fell asleep. I love how she lets you know the step she's on. I highly recommend Pono! read more

I've been going to Pono for waxes since I moved to the city three years ago and I love it there. Cute little spot in Glen Park with staff who are warm, welcoming, and know what they're doing. I'd recommend them for all your waxing and esthetician needs! read more

I've been putting off self-care for too long. I knew I wanted a facial somewhere in the neighborhood and have been searching here on Yelp for something local in my neighborhood. Found Pono and booked a treatment. I am so glad I finally did it! Natasha was amazing; super sweet and gentle, explaining everything throughout the process. She let me know the things I have been doing right, and things I can do to improve my skin care regime. The entire treatment was super relaxing (I may have dozed off !) and indulgent. There's no pressure here to buy the products or schedule a next appointment I am a fan and will come back read more

First time trying them out and very pleased with the results. I got my brows waxed and a lash lift + tint for my wedding on Friday. It was my first time getting my brows waxed after 2 years and my first time getting a lash lift ever. My right lashes didn't take to it right away, but I was able to get it fixed and they're perfect. I would definitely come here again, everyone is really sweet and welcoming. I saw another client after she had a facial done and her skin looked great so I want to come back and try one of their facials. read more

Pono Boutique - My lashes curled perfectly, very pleased with the results. - Skin Care Near Me - San Francisco, California

I LOVE Pono. I have been coming here for a few years for facials and waxing. Now that my daughter is officially a teen I gifted her a teen facial and it is pretty awesome. They get the full experience... and I get to hang out in the lovely waiting area with rosé! This turned into me time, too. Maybe I CAN handle the teenage years? read more

I love this neighborhood gem! I have had facials and waxing services done here and they are amazing. A lovely local spot!

Talented, Trusted & amazingly professional, we love Pono. Deborah and her team are incredible women on a mission to help you look and feel your best self through pampering and honoring your mind, body & spirit. read more

Pono Boutique is so beautiful and convenient and all of the estheticians that I have engaged with have been excellent bringing their own unique touch. I have made it a point to try a variety of services with different people and Pono services and people are great! read more

I'm so grateful Pono exists in Glen Park! The quality of service and attention to detail is amazing. The vibe makes you feel like you're at a spa on vacation. I have received services from several different estheticians and they are all highly skilled. read more

I went to Pono for the first time yesterday and had a great experience! I had Codie as my esthetician and she was amazing. I only went in for a quick wax but I loved the vibe of the boutique, it was peaceful and clean. I'll be booking other services with them! read more

Brow angels! I stumbled upon Pono randomly a couple years ago, and no one has touched my brows since! I have seen a few different specialist there and all were incredible. The boutique it self is perfectly curated. The old fashion barber chair, the mid century touches even the Chet Baker playing elevates the Pono experience. Thank you Pono read more

This place still stands out from all of the other spas I've been to around SF and even NYC. Everyone I've met here has been extremely warm and talented, esp Natasha- she's incredible! I also love the variety of services they offer. I can't wait to try them all! read more

After getting waxed in many places around SF and NYC over the past 10 years, I've picked out some of my favorites. Some of my factors include convenient location (easy by transit or parking), extra care by esthetician, comfort of place, and products used. I just got waxed at Pono today and it went super quick and easy. The decor and vibe are very relaxing. I love the barn door that leads to a back room, which has another private room for waxing. The products feel great on my skin, smell good, and the esthetician did a thorough job of understanding my history with waxing, skin sensitivities, and follow up care. As accustomed to waxing as my body is, I still like gentle reminders to breathe as a strip is being pulled and feeling like I'm not being rushed in and out. I think there's a balance between doing the wax quickly and making the client feel comfortable. My wax today felt a little more rushed that I'm used to, and that's the only reason why I'm giving four stars. Otherwise, I'm excited to return and try a facial! read more

This place is a gem!!!! It's like home when u walk in! The expertise on brows, bikini and facials are perfected! Spiritual healing when u walk in the door! read more

I've been going to Pono since it opened. What a beautiful and relaxing space. Deb is incredible and so is her team. Asurah and Codie have done wonders with my brows and I've gotten two wonderful facials from Asurah. They always give 100% and make sure I'm satisfied. I'm very grateful for these ladies! read more

LONG OVERDUE: Having started coming here since the very beginning this review is totally overdue. Let me start by saying I am a licensed esthetician and super particular about my brows. Surprisingly I like to get them done over doing them myself because I feel like it's just better off that way as I can be tweezer happy with a magnifier. Haha Needless to say my eyebrow artist was moving to Chico, CA and I had to find a new person ASAP. I am very familiar with Glen Park since my mom works at "The Park Salon" and in HS I worked at Destination Bakery. So when I read in the Glen Park newspaper that "Pono" was being built I was pretty juiced. Still had reservations since it was new and I didn't have much to go off of. My mom saw Debra for a facial and said it was fabulous. After that my sister, niece and cousin went to see her for their brows. I was skeptic until seeing that their brows looked great. So I decided to try Pono and absolutely loved it! Debra is everything and more. Her warmth, realness, sense of humor has me entertained for each of our 15 minutes every 3-4 weeks. Not to mention I love supporting small businesses and she's a SF NATIVE! (Which was just a bonus) She and her staff make Pono such a relaxing and positive place to be. I can highly recommend anyone at Pono as i have also seen Jessie and Maria. Every time I leave Pono I leave happy and sometimes with a great new pair of earrings. She also has some lipstick shades I have been eying. Do yourself a favor and get pampered at Pono. If you are looking for your go to for waxing/facials/skincare and super cute accessories in Glen Park this is the place! read more

I never write reviews, but I'm inspired to write a review for this incredible salon and the brilliant owner Debra. This is such a home for wellness and self care, I adore Deb, her team and her space. The treatments are all top notch and well priced. I recently moved over the East Bay and have not been able to find anything even close to what they offer, Pono is the BEST! read more

Lovely place in the heart of Glen Park! I moved to this side of town from the Richmond and was super happy I found a local place to get waxed when needed. Pono is very clean and chic with great estheticians. My first wax was a Brazilian which is always a little awkward but I was super comfortable and happy with the service. Definitely check out Pono if looking for a little R&R for yourself. read more

A neighborhood gem - but worth traveling for. I was thrilled when Deb opened her skincare boutique in Glen Park and was worried that Covid closures would be the end of this unique business. But Pono has survived and thrived. All estheticians make we feel special and cared for. Professional but not stuffy. Pono is a perfect fit for our little village. read more

I've been coming to Pono Boutique for about 2 years now and can't see myself going anywhere else! Jessie is amazing at shaping my brows and helping me on my skin journey with facials. The environment is so calming and I leave feeling relaxed every time. read more

Debra and her crew are the best ever! You deserve a treatment from Pono.

I had a wonderful facial with Klaudia today! The boutique is beautiful and the space makes it incredibly easy to relax. I appreciated how much education Klaudia gave me on my skin and how best to care for it now and in the future. She has a very calming presence that helped me relax. Thank you! read more

What a magical space. I truly feel my energy shift the moment I walk in. But not only have they curated such a healing vibe, their services are in point. Fastest wax I've ever received. Also the conversation is a hoot! Good people, good results, easy to book. A++++ in my book read more

Jess is great did wonders to my thinning eyebrows!! The place is clean and staff are friendly! Highly recommended!

I L O V E P O N O I cannot say enough good things about Pono. They check every box. Is the shop clean and pleasant? It's pristine and drop dead gorgeous. Are the staff members talented and kind? If I were better at making friends I would be friends with each and every one of these ladies because they are all the kindest most wonderful people you will meet. Are the prices reasonable? Absolutely. Convenient location? Right across the street from a BART station and freeway entrances going north and south. Parking is quite easy in this area, several bus lines, scooters everywhere - it's a no brainer. I have had facials and waxing services here and have never had better anywhere else. Quite frankly, simply sitting in their lobby sipping their beautiful tea (or a cheeky glass of wine) feels like a vacation. I'd pay just to do that. I have been a client of Pono's ever since they opened. I used to only book my appointments with Debra because she is just absolutely wonderful, incredibly talented and incredibly sweet. Then I had an appointment with Jessie and found out that she's just as wonderful as Debra. Then I had an appointment with Michelle and she blew me away (love ya Michelle xoxo). Today I saw Klaudia for a waxing appt and yet again - AMAZING HUMAN BEING. All of these ladies are so cool, so fun to talk to, so kind and unbelievably talented. I have never had a wax that is as comfortable as it is here. Today was my first appointment after many many months (I was mourning a death and not taking care of myself) and it was virtually pain-free. I didn't even use the numbing spray that they offer and it was so quick and possibly the least painful wax I've ever had. Of all the businesses I love and recommend, Pono is one that I recommend the most highly. Debra and her team care so much and it's just a tremendous business. Us Glen Parkians are so so lucky. Chef's kiss. read more

Great lash and eyebrow tint. Will come back. Yelp requires me to keep writing but I'd prefer to be done. read more

Omg Klaudia is amazing!!! I have been coming to Pono for a year now, and it is such a welcoming environment. Klaudia does my waxing, and my eyebrows and skin look glowing afterward every time. She is just an angel. She is also really friendly and nice, so if you are shy like me, don't stress, she will make you feel right at home in seconds. Honestly, I'm very lucky to have found this place and for Klaudia to be on my team :) Honestly, don't think about it; just come to Pono and ask for Klaudia! read more

Debra is the creator, owner, and glowing light at PONO. Debra has curated such a space of warmth and beauty that you start to wonder where you even are. Spoiler alert: not Kansas, anymore. Well, my skin was about as dry and dusty as Kansas in the Dust Bowl... When I entered the shop there was a steamy cup of tea and friendly team of esthies to welcome me. After a chat about my skin needs, goals, and 5-year plan (jk), Debra cleansed and moisturized the hell out of my skin AND soul. She was so attentive and informative in a way that left me feeling empowered about the areas I worry most about. The products felt amazing and like they actually did something! PONO sits at the gateway to Glen Park and glows like a beacon calling you from the kitty-corner BART station (read: easy to get to!) If you walked by the shop you'd break your neck turning to see the stunning interior and fabulous awning. I've had facials and treatments all over, from esthie schools to the Ritz. I don't overstate when I say PONO and Debra are the gold standard. That's because Debra has made something here, in our City, that makes you feel like it doesn't get any better than this. You haven't loved yourself until you've been to PONO, a gem on Diamond St. There's no place like PONO. Thank you, Debra. read more

I've been coming here for a while now and I refuse to go anywhere else ever again. I get my brows done and I've always had issues with my brows not being even or framing my face well. Here they're able to make your brows look so good and they're always so friendly and sweet. The vibes are always immaculate, it always smells good but it's not overpowering artificial smell which I appreciate. They only serve one client at a time which I love! Shortly after I started going to them I moved to LA for school, but I wait to get my brows done when I visit home because that's how much I trust them and only them lol. 10/10 recommend you won't be disappointed. read more

Michelle did an AMAZING job on my eyebrow lamination,wax, & tint. I couldnt be happier with the service she provided and she was also so friendly and welcoming. I am glad I came to my neighborhood bouutique salon & Im looking forward to a lash lift and facial! Thank you Pono! read more

Amazing boutique salon/ facials! First time today, actually east park around the block, even for being on a busy corner. Beautiful design & decor inside. Great & welcoming vibes. Amazing attention to detail, wonderful music playing, relaxing smells & vibes. HIGHLY recommend Klaudia! I got the full treatments, brows tinting & wax & shaping and 1.5 hour facial. Everything was amazing! Excited to book ago! Happy to have found my new facialist for the next decade ;) read more

Beautiful environment and amazing service, so glad I discovered this gem! I've been going there for a few months and cannot be happier!

One of the best facials I've had! Jessie was incredible and incorporates a lot of soothing massage into the facial experience. The spa is beautifully designed. I'm looking forward to facials at Pono as part of my regular self-care routine. read more

I love Deb!! She is really personable and knows her stuff!! I had a small bunp above my eye and a dermatologist told me to just leave it bc it would be too much to remove - but when I saw deb for a facial she knew right away it was milia and was able to remove it without a problem- thank you Deb!! read more

Klaudia was amazing i was not super comfortable for service as I never did but not only she made me comfortable but educated regarding what to do in future. Beautiful ambience and Klaudia energy is amazing since the time she welcomed and till the time I left. read more

I had a wonderful pono bespoke facial with Natasha on NYE! The space was relaxing and warm. Natasha provided a peaceful, comforting vibe while delivery a full, professional and knowledgeable facial experience. The face and shoulder massage were also amazing. My skin & face looked healthy and fresh afterwards. read more