I've been getting waxed for about 5 years now and I've been to place, after place! Once I came to…read morethe Wax Studio I did not dread going to get waxed! Linda and Vivian are both so easy to talk to and make the experience practically PAINLESS! I love the wax studio and recommend it to all !!

I followed Linda from her location downtown on 2nd, to her current location in Salon Fifth Avenue…read moreHair & Spa in the Banker's Hill area. I first went to Linda as a referral from my original waxer (who gave me my first brazilian). I was starting to get ingrowns and my waxer referred me to Linda because the hard wax that she uses is made from a special herbal blend that only she uses (only one outside of Miami, FL) and she felt that it would be better for my skin...she was right. I was bit nervous going to a new waxer (always nervous having new hands on my lady parts), but Linda quickly made me feel comfortable and at ease. Her warm personality has a way of taking your mind off what she's doing and you don't feel the pain as much...let's face it, it's never going to be painless, but it helps to take your mind off of it. I have not been getting ingrowns and have been loving how clean and smooth my lady-region is. Linda is the Brazilian Queen! Contemplating getting it done? Just go to Linda and you will be glad you did :)

I have been going to Lodos for a couple years now and I love it!! Mayra does an amazing job with my…read morefacials, massages and lashes. I feel pampered every time I visit. I also like there receptionist. She's really nice and welcoming.

I've had many facials, and this is one that I wish I could have got my money back…read more Sometimes it's the small things that matter. The aesthetician didn't seem like she's qualified to be doing facials. Let's just say that to begin with. I have no words, she tried her best, but it's something that I could have done at home. The only thing that was good was the microdermabrasion, that's it. The product that was put on my face does not compare to well known brands. They have their own product brand from Mexico. Good luck to all. #justbeinghonest

Visiting SoCal this weekend for work & to center myself. Maria and I connected and she created…read morespace for me to experience my first Reiki session. Her new location was easy to access and I was met with warmth and compassion. Maria answered my questions patiently with loving care. The over all experience was enlightening on many levels! She not only offered distance support but also additional resources after our time ended. I highly recommend Essentia by Maria Marcos! Maria is a beautiful human filled with love & light.

Ok this was the most amazing waxing experience I've ever had. I've been getting Brazilians done for…read more4 years now in the general San Diego area and have never stuck to one place because I overall am dissatisfied. FINALLY I've found someone who knows what they're doing! 1) Call her and see what best fits with both of your schedules! She's very flexible with her schedule so it helps soooo much, especially someone like me who never has time to go into most businesses during their business hours 2) SHE HAS YEARS OF EXPERIENCE SO SHE KNOWS WHAT SHE'S DOING! I am probably every esthetician's worst nightmare: coarse hair and loose skin. It's hard for most estheticians to wax my hair. She knows skin, she knows hair, and more importantly SHE KNOWS WAX. Lots of hair getting ripped off in one go, rather than most people who don't have the same experience/knowledge and have to re-wax my hair OVER AND OVER. 3) she knows her products. Even though I didn't buy any of the ingrown hair stuff, she suggested a good brand for my condition. She wasn't pushy at all like other places that need to make profit. She just suggested it and told me to look into it if I was interested. 4) she offers more services! She honestly knows skin so well, I'm kinda tempted to try getting a facial done with her. Her skin is really smooth and just one look at my face and she had different recommendations for what would work best. 5) And most importantly: she's such a nice person and helps ease the pain of waxing. Nothing worse than getting your hair pulled out in complete silence or with someone who cant hold a conversation. We talked about everything and anything! I honestly would say her friendliness and her knowledge is what immediately motivated me to book another appointment for the future. This is perhaps the first time I was eager to see an esthetician again. Overall 10/10 WOULD RECOMMEND!

Best ever!!! Leave feeling so relaxed... worth the 7 hour drive just to visit Irina!!read more

She is very nice and kind and really cares about her customers. I highly recommend her. Got a acne…read morefacial remove all blackheads and couldn't be happier with her services.

I have lived in San Diego 8 years now and Rebecca is the most personable, professional and skilled…read moreesthetician I have had the opportunity of finding (originally on Groupon- what luck!!). She listens to your skin goals and takes the time to actually teach you how to best achieve them. Her new suite is conveniently located in the outskirts of PB, with a parking lot and a calming vibe the moment you walk in. I'd follow her anywhere but I LOVE this new location!! Five stars aren't enough!

I went to see Rebecca, who I have been coming to for years. Before I started coming to her, my skin…read morehad a really rough texture and I was starting to see fine lines, even though I am only in my 20s. I have been getting her classic facial twice a month, and my skin always feels and looks amazing. People always tell me I look at least five years younger than I actually am. I have gone to other aestheticians before and they have either been unprofessional, or not given me the results they promised. Not only that, but she provides you with really good instructions on aftercare. Her prices are very reasonable too. She now has a cute place near Mission Beach, it's close to the freeway too so it's super convenient. I wouldn't go anywhere else!

I found this place on YELP and very very glad I did…read more I am so glad I came here as it was my first time needing some waxing services for back hair removal. From the greeting until I left I knew I was in good hands. Ivan provided tremendous amounts of knowledge and he covered all based in terms of expectations of how it will feel....good or bad. He said if it is going to be too painful we can just do some trimming. Loved that he gave the option just in case. It wasn't that bad and I have never had my back feel so smooth. So glad I came as I was chicken to do this for so long. He's a real professional. He has nice soothing music playing, cleans the areas very nicely, and also rubs some oils and antibacterial lotions on spots he has worked on. He went above and beyond and for this reason he is going to be my go to. Don't waste your time looking for anyone else. Trust me!!! I really recommend anyone who is looking for get any waxing or trimming done. He pays great attention to detail and is very friendly during the process. The salon he works out of is super clean and easy to get to with plenty of outside street parking. If you are at all curious about getting some Waxing done this is your guy. Thank you so much

I have been going to Ivan for Brazilian waxes for nearly a year and I highly recommend him. He is…read morethe best. A true professional who is very sweet and makes you feel completely comfortable. Every appointment is quick efficient and done with great care.

The Universe works in mysterious ways sometimes.... and this time, it was quite serendipitous. I…read morehad been meaning to get a facial for quite a while and was hoping I could snag a great deal via Groupon, Yelp Deals or some other variant deal website. One morning, whilst still wiping the sleep from my eyes I went onto Groupon and saw this deal screaming at me: "$45 FOR AN ULTRASONIC FACIAL BUT YOU HAVE TO USE IT TODAY AT 2:30PM!!!1!" I had never heard of an ultrasonic facial before, but the price was incredible... and as luck would have it, had an entirely free afternoon. It was like the Universe wanted to bring us together... Now lemme preface my experience with some back story on my skin. It was blech. I had been plagued with discoloration, acne scars and dullness since my mid-20's (which is weird because I'm only 22... ok 30). Like most skin conscious consumers, I ran the cosmetic gamut of retinol, alpha/beta/hydroxy acids, salicylic acids, lactic acids... basically, I was on acid. I even tried to make my own exfoliating scrubs and serums from ingredients in my kitchen and medicine cabinet, but to no avail.... After seeing Samtosa now for 3 months, my skin looks radiant! I cannot believe it! She taught me about skin metabolism and broke all my preconceived ideas on proper skin care regimens. At first I thought she was a bit crazy telling me not to use moisturizer, not to exfoliate and not to wash my face with cleanser in the morning... I also looked at her sideways when she told me about the 302 skincare line, since in my experience most estheticians just want to hock their wares. But I could tell Samtosa sincerely believed in the whole 302 concept, and she didn't try to push me into buying anything. I decided to try a few products from the 302 line, and I'm glad I did because they are worth their weight in gold! Within a few weeks I could tell a drastic difference! The discoloration is fading, my pock marks are filling in, and the overall appearance of my skin looks healthy and glowing. I seriously look like I could pass for 22.... thanks to Samtosa! Samtosa is now my go to lady for all my skin care needs. Nothing goes on my face unless she approves it. Not only does she know her stuff, but she's a very sweet lady to boot. Appointments may be hard to schedule at times, but it's definitely worth the wait!

I love finding people that love natural and organic care as much as I do. Samtosa was just the…read moreesthetician I was looking for that sees eye-to-eye with me. The first time I visited her was on a paint run to Blick...I couldn't find a parking spot near the store and ended up walking from Fir, where her little cottage is located. It had so much curb appeal that I went in to check it out. I walked out an hour later with a cute red-nailed pedicure. (She even uses an amazing water-based nail polish that's earth friendly!) Since then, I've purchased a Refresh Facial and now go on a regular bi-monthly basis for her famous facials and massages. Love it!

Highly recommend Anna! "I found Anna on Groupon more than 12 yrs ago. I continued to drive ~45…read moremiles round trip to see her every 4-6weeks. She was worth the drive because she was quick & painless with sugaring/waxing to rid my unwanted hairs. Her myo treatments & facials were to die for too. I have tried many estheticians but l kept going back to Anna. I still see Anna today. She is a damn good esthetician. "

anna has a wide range of facials and each one is great! I have also been going to her for fifteen…read moreyears for sugar waxing. she is ver knowledgeable in all her services!