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!

Perfect spa day from beginning to end! I received a 50 minute facial an 80 minute massage, it…read morewaschefs kiss!!!! Highly recommend if your looking for a luxury spa experience!

I booked a massage at Live! Spa hoping for a relaxing experience, especially being 36 weeks…read morepregnant, but the entire process caused me more stress than relief. My original appointment was scheduled for April 16, but when I arrived the receptionist could not find my reservation. My best friend, who booked it for me, eventually helped them locate it, but by then my appointment time had already passed. I was told it would be rescheduled for April 22 at 12 PM. When I returned on April 22, another receptionist, Precious, told me there was no appointment in the system again. I was then told my original holding fee had already been used, but I could receive a refund after speaking with management if I placed another holding fee for a new appointment on April 23 at 2:30 PM. After finally attending the April 23 appointment, I asked about the refund I had been promised and was then told by another employee that I could not be refunded even though all of these issues were caused by staff errors, not me. I came for a massage to relax during the final weeks of pregnancy and instead left feeling frustrated and more stressed. The lack of organization, poor communication, and conflicting information from staff was extremely disappointing. A spa should be peaceful and professional, but this experience was the complete opposite.

I have been back and forth about getting liposuction done and even had a consultation (not here)…read moreover a year ago, but walked away because I felt I could get off those extra few pounds on my own. Well, unfortunately, I failed and am frustrated so here I am. I walked in today to two women working the front desk who both greeted me with a hello and a smile. I was thankful because I read reviews of another office somewhere and they were not positive when it came to customer service. I filled out the paperwork which I was expecting and was taken back about 15 minutes after I turned them in. This also pleased me because reviews I read about wait time, again, were not positive. My consultant was friendly, happy, pleasant and knowledgeable. She is a customer herself so that was helpful. She showed me her very tiny scars and I noticed, on my own, her flat tummy ;O) She was never pushy, offered me time to think, call, come back, etc. My plan the whole time was to make this happen however, I did not necessarily need it to be at this office if I wasn't happy with my service. Glad to say I was elated. The people working that office were fantastic and my consultant, Sarah, congratulated me and gave me a huge hug! What? I'm a superstar?! Thanks. Then the woman who checked me out also congratulated me. I am very happy and excited and would like to say to Sono Bello Execs that you need to check your reviews and office procedures as they need to be modeled after the office in Hanover.

I have very mixed results after going to Sono Bella. My stomach was left bumpy and uneven. When I…read morementioned this during my follow ups after my procedure I was just told it would go away. It did not so i was disappointed with the final results as my stomach looked very disappointed figured.

They would get no star but yelp won't let me do that..I like the original face place located in…read moreanother part of Columbia..The "newer" Face place has a bigger space..but the current owner who bought it and moved it...took away something it used to have. She expected all the old clients to stay and rode the wave of the name alone..There's aren't many practitioners left to chose from except for the amazing team estheticians that have been with the company way before Stephanie every owned it..

I have had several experiences at The Face Place Spa. It's my go to spot for a day off of…read morepampering. I've had massages, facials and my last trip a pedicure. The environment is small but calming and I've always left feeling refreshed. I enjoy the ease of booking, paying and they also occasionally send promos for your next visit. A great spot for some self care!

Finally found an esthetician who really can do skin treatment on Yelp!!…read moreNaghmeh has all the machine, tools, products and her knowledge to access your skin to give it what it needs. I've been going to her for only 4 sections and she completely transformed my skin for the better.. from large pores, pores clogged to glass skin now! Nothing was overnight but my skin has improved so much in the months. I invested in quality treatments and Naghmeh magic work. On the top of all, her studio is really private, clean and relax. I have and do recommend this business all my family members and friends. Highly recommended!!

Naghmeh is incredible! She created the most luxurious facial experience I've ever had. Including a…read morecustom skin treatment regimen for me to take home. My skin feels amazing, I'm hooked.

I have been going to Rose for over 10 years, and I can honestly say she is the best! Rose is…read morecaring, attentive, and takes great pride in her work. She truly listens to what you want and takes her time to make sure every detail is perfect. Her work is consistently thorough, and she genuinely cares about her clients and the quality of her work. I always leave my appointments feeling happy and confident with my nails. After more than a decade as her client, I can highly recommend Rose to anyone looking for a talented, professional, and caring nail technician.

What a terrible experience! I desperately needed a manicure, but my go-to nail techs (shoutout to…read moreSoniya and Lisa!) weren't available. So, I ended up with whoever was free, and it was pretty obvious why they weren't already booked. I made a last-minute appointment for a quick manicure, and I got stuck with Vivian, who gave me one of the worst manicures ever. It felt like she didn't want to be there at all. All I wanted was my cuticles trimmed and nails shaped--no gel, dip, tips, just my natural nails. That wasn't her vibe. She skipped the buffing block and did a lousy job filing and shaping. I even had to remind her to make my nails the same length, which she huffed about. When I washed my hands, she asked if I wanted clear nail polish. I said no, and she said, "You're done." I had to ask about the warm towel and hand lotion, and she brought those out all begrudgingly. I paid in cash, and she just walked off when I asked for change to leave a tip. So, I ended up leaving my tip at the front desk, which is incredible since I've been coming here for years. I hope they provide her with some customer service training.

Nice spa business that is clean, well-organized, and, most importantly, not intimidating!…read more I had my first haircut with blowdry done by Kate. She was very professional, patient, and creative. Throughout the haircut, she explains to me what she was doing, constantly checking how I felt about the cut. She was very patient with my mid-length thick hair, sharing tips on hair care, without pressuring me to purchase any products onsite. She took time to give me a beautiful blow-dry, styling my hair beautifully. They gave me a goodie bag as a welcome gift! Maybe one day, I'd try some of their spa services!

Had a last minute waxing with Stacy. Was thrilled they could fit me in last minute it's a super…read morecute place and comparable waxing prices to the other places in the area but better quality. It's super nice to know there's a place like this in the broad neck area. Will definitely be back !

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 cannot say enough amazing things about Evelyn. I've been seeing her consistently for a year now…read moreand my skin is in the best shape it has been my entire adult life. I started getting mini facials last summer every 4-6 weeks and I added in products she recommended that were strong enough to deal with my acne. I had really awful cystic breakouts on my jawline. Now I might get one blemish a month. It's a HUGE difference. Taking care of your skin is SO important!! Take time for yourself and go see Evelyn!! She is SO knowledgeable and such an expert in her field. I regret not starting this regimen with her sooner!!

Evelyn Is Amazing. We met 17 yrs ago and I have been fortunate enough to watch this intuitive and…read moreextremely knowledgeable practitioner become one of the best estheticians I have ever has the pleasure of working with. Not to mention, she offers the Best Facial I have ever received !!! No matter what your age, skin type or concern, you will find an attentive and caring provider with Evelyn. She continues to advance her scope of practice and offers the most results oriented skin treatments and products on the market. Do Not Hesitate to make an appointment, get a gift card or product recommendation with Evelyn. Do yourself a favor, life is short, get the facial !!!

Great salon! It's a warm and welcoming place - they make you feel at home from the minute you walk…read morein. Ask for Kayla . . . you will be pleased with her listening skills, proven experience, and professionalism. As you can see from the pictures below, she did a fantastic job of blending my highlighted hair.

I have had incredible experiences with Megan! Last year, she helped me get the perfect shades of…read morepurple for my wedding, and it was a PROCESS. I went in with box dyed hair (EEK never again!) and she took such good care of my damaged locks, talking me through the options and warning me that the end result may vary because of the chemicals I already had in my hair. When the first round didn't end up with quite the way I had imagined (though still gorgeous) she helped with applying a fresh coat of color that turned out absolutely beyond amazing! Last week I finally went back to get a fresh look. Despite the tall order - I wanted to dye my entire head green - Megan was patient and once again walked me through every step, making sure I was happy with the direction we were going and making adjustments along the way. My hair is SO happy and looks amazing!