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    SkinGuru Spa

    5.0 (32 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Acne treatment

    Anti-aging

    Pore cleansing

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    Skin brightening

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    I feel calm just looking at this photo.
    katie n.

    While in L.A. recently, I wanted to pamper myself and escape for an afternoon to de-stress from work. A colleague recommended SkinGuru Spa in Santa Monica, so I followed her advice. I am SO glad that I did. From the moment you walk in, you feel an instant sense of calm. The studio is serene, beautifully designed with a minimalist yet warm vibe that immediately helps you relax. I started to feel my stress melt away as I walked through the door. Michelle, the owner, is an absolute gem. She's incredibly professional yet so down-to-earth, and she has this magical way of making you feel completely at ease. I've been to a lot of spas over the years, but the personalized attention she offers is exceptional. She takes her time to really listen to your skincare needs, never rushes, and explains everything so clearly. Her deep knowledge of skincare is evident in every treatment she offers, but what I love most is how she combines that expertise with such a calming presence. Her facials are *so* good, but what is next level is the Japanese head spa treatment. IYKYK. Michelle has this way of making you feel like you're the most important client in the world. If you're looking for a place to unwind, be pampered, and leave glowing (inside and out), I can't recommend SkinGuru enough. It's truly a sanctuary for anyone who needs a little break from the chaos.

    I had the most amazing experience by Michelle doing the nirvana max - scalp and hair tx, and included fire and ice facial. I left feeling relaxed and rejuvenated!! It was the perfect bday gift and I loved Michelle's energy and expertise. She gave some great recommendations to continue taking care of my hair needs. I will definitely be back one day!! Yay! :)

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    Mark I.

    I have been coming to SkinGuru spa to make my skin look it's best. They have different facial options that I love including HydraFacial and iS Clinical Fire and Ice facial. The treatments are really comprehensive and include through but gentle extractions and LED light. I always leave feeling really hydrated and my skin looks awesome. I'll be back again very soon.

    After iS Clinical Fire & Ice Facial

    I've been seeing Michelle for my skin for years now. She truly takes the time to assess your needs and have your skin at its best. I recently did the iS Clinical Fire and Ice Facial with her and it was amazing. My skin was so smooth and a stranger complimented how glowy my skin was. There are so many beauty products and treatments out there, and Michelle always figures out the best treatments and products and makes skin care simple with amazing results. Whether you are just starting your skin care journey or consider yourself an expert, you should definitely see her. She only uses the best medical grade, proven skin care products and will have your skin in its best health.

    EXTRORDINARY experience! Absolutely recommend going to see Michelle and her simply wonderful SkinGuru Spa in SaMo!! Beautiful room, savvy technology, amazing products, fantastic scalp/hair/facial care from such a caring expert! MUST go!

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    My facial was absolutely amazing! She made the experience so zen and calming. I will definitely be coming back!

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    Michelle master esthetician gives the most thorough and enjoyable facial in LA. Run dont walk to see skin guru

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    Then Michelle checked out my scalp and repeated told me how healthy it looked and how beautiful my hair was.

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    Organic To Green

    Organic To Green

    5.0
    (90 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $

    What a fantastic private spa oasis! This place is truly a hidden gem. I booked the Bungalow…read moreExperience on Groupon which exceeded my expectations. The spa is private; the only people in the entire space are you + the amazing esthetician, Heather. The lobby space is beautiful, green, and inviting. They only use Organic to Green brand products which have very clean ingredients (a huge plus for sensitive skin)! Upon arrival, Heather explained the treatments and we started with body dry brushing + coco oil body treatment. Then, she gave me a scalp scrub + hair mask. This process was probably around 20-25 minutes. Then, I was given one hour total to enjoy the private lounge, infrared sauna (set to 133 degrees F) and steam shower. I spent 25 minutes in the sauna before taking a cold shower using their products, including a lovely body scrub. I also ate a few complementary snacks (mini KIND bars and fruit bars). After that, we concluded with their Signature Facial (~60 minutes) that included steam, aromatherapy, extractions, microdermabrasion, face mask, and much more. All throughout, Heather was very kind and answered all my skincare questions. Would absolutely recommend. I look forward to coming back! Not to mention, the price is really good if you buy the Groupon for the Bungalow Experience. For a total of $160 (Groupon was about $85 with the summer promotion, plus a $75 tip based on the full treatment price), I had 2.5 hours of pure relaxation. I started my day stressed out, and now I feel so much better. TLDR: amazing private spa experience using organic products at a reasonable price! Highly recommend!

    A truly great experience!! Heather is very knowledgeable and gave great explanations for the…read moreproducts she was using. She also gave really helpful recommendations! I appreciated how thoughtful she was! The experience was overall very relaxing. Wish I could go every month! Also love the candle scent!

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    Sea Wellness Spa

    Sea Wellness Spa

    4.3
    (4 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$$$

    The spa is located inside lovely Casa Del Mar. It is quite tiny and intimate, has everything you…read moremight need including soft robes and slides to change. Our deep tissue massage experience was impeccable: Lisa technique is the true perfection ( polished through 20 years of service !) and Liv(?) is absolutely amazing therapist as well. The temperature of the room, a heated pad underneath, a heavy feel blanket, hot wet towels, the product they use, etc. small details created pleasurable flawless experience. After the treatment, enjoy a comfy relaxation area with some tea & snacks. *I believe it is the same spa people for both Casa and Shutters.

    I don't ordinarily write reviews, but I feel obligated to share my poor experience at Sea Wellness…read moreSpa. I have visited countless spas all over the country, so I write this review with plenty of other good experiences to compare it to. The good: Scheduling was a breeze. I thought it seemed a little unorthodox to not provide a phone number (it seems that appointments are only scheduled via an online form), but I was able to secure the services I wanted on the date/time requested. My husband and I scheduled 90-minute deep tissue massages and facials (60-minute gentleman's for him and 90-minute oxygen for me). Just before we began our massages, a staff member let us know that the esthetician who was supposed to perform my husband's facial called in sick. We were disappointed, but they offered us some products to make up for the last minute cancellation. This was unnecessary and unexpected, but we were touched by the gesture. Additionally, my massage therapist was very sweet. It was an effective and relaxing service. The bad: The spa as a whole simply does not meet the standards of the rest of the hotel (the spa is located inside of the Casa Del Mar). In fact, it feels like the spa was a complete afterthought. The space is super tiny. The relaxation lounge is so small that it feels like you're walking into a closet. The locker room situation - absolutely embarrassing. There is only one restroom, one shower, and no designated area for changing, unless you want to change right in front of the door that could swing open at any moment. Because of this poor locker room design, another guest was changing in the restroom, which just so happened to be the only women's restroom on site. I needed to use the restroom, so I asked a staff member if there were any other ladies' rooms nearby. The only option presented to me was to enter the men's locker room and use the men's restroom. Gross. It probably goes without saying that all of the other basic spa amenities you'd expect to find at a hotel of this caliber, (such as a steam room and sauna, hot tea and so on) are also missing from this establishment. I could've overlooked these issues if the rest of my experience on site was top-notch, and as previously mentioned, my massage was very nice. However, my facial can only be described as hellacious. The esthetician was so aggressive during extractions that I actually burst into tears when I couldn't take the pain anymore. Keep in mind that I receive facials regularly, and have done so for many years. I am familiar with the process. I have NEVER experienced extractions so forceful, and an esthetician so unsympathetic. My skin was unbelievably irritated and inflamed afterwards. Two days post-treatment, and I am still experiencing not only redness and inflammation, but also scabs from the extractions. Unacceptable. I'm shocked and disappointed. I don't want a refund. I don't want or expect anything from the spa or Casa Del Mar in an attempt to make up for this terrible experience. I just wish I hadn't scheduled anything with Sea Wellness Spa in the first place, and believe that other guests should know what they're getting themselves into before visiting.

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    Spa Soleil Massage

    Spa Soleil Massage

    4.6
    (638 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    I had such an amazing experience here! BETTY is the one you should ask for when you go there! She…read moregave me the BEST pedicure I've ever had. She was such a perfectionist, sooo thorough and detail oriented. You can really tell she takes pride in her work and wants everything to look perfect. Highly recommend. Betty is the BEST!

    I have been here before and the issues remain the same…read more Venice Soleil texted me a special pricing, but I did not keep the text while receiving several times. When I arrived as a walk-in today, the receptionist who is very nice said they would offer a discount. They offer nail services on the ground floor and massage services upstairs. The address is 3014 Pacific Avenue on the corner just next to the florist. The interior is clean and they have a great billing system for swift service. My main problem is that few of these people who offer nail services cannot communicate in English. Secondly I had a male operator who spoke almost no English. I asked for a standard manicure/pedicure and he kept pointing to the menu and I acknowledged as such, yet the pricing was $70 which was ridiculous. Again, the language barrier is evident as I begged him to cut "short" which fell upon deaf ears. This is the third time this has occurred and it's bothersome. He did a decent job with the nails, but when someone can't communicate, it is poor service. I was charged $70 and the receptionist reduced it to $60, which I thought was still way too high to cut nails and file. I do not blame the manicurist, I blame to owner or manager who operates and manages this team of about 6 on a Monday morning. I left a $5 Tip on a service that was just gouging. There marketing worked as I did visit based on reaching out. But the pricing is confusing and when the manicurist cannot communicate, it is all the more problematic to recommend. The number is 424-228-2551.

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    View from our Tranquil Mezzanine
    Upon arrival, we serve every guest complimentary fresh fruit, infused water and our signature hot ginger tea.
    Upon arrival, we serve every guest complimentary fresh fruit, infused water and our signature hot ginger tea.
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    Skin by Lovely - Santa Monica

    Skin by Lovely - Santa Monica

    4.8
    (459 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$$

    At 31, after years of never really having to deal with acne, my skin exploded. I tried a variety of…read moreproducts and other estheticians before finding Cynthya (Cece) at Skin Lovely. She and the team completely transformed my skin and my self-confidence. Cynthya, patiently created and walked me through a new skin care routine, updating it and changing it when necessary, adding and deleting products to suit my skins needs. I started noticing a difference within a few months and after a year of treatments and my revised skin routine I felt like my skin was finally back to the way it used to be (acne-free, texture-free, bouncy, and glowing). It's now been two years with Cynthya and the Skin by Lovely team and my skin is better than ever. I rarely wear makeup and usually opt for a lightly tinted sunscreen. I can't recommend them enough!! Added (and very important) bonus: They're the kindest group of people who go above and beyond for their patients.

    This was my first-ever microneedling experience, and I couldn't have asked for a better…read moreintroduction! I started with a skin consultation with Christina, and she was absolutely fantastic--incredibly knowledgeable, super sweet, and respectful of my desire to focus on aging naturally and gracefully while still being open to treatments like microneedling. She took the time to explain the process clearly, set realistic expectations, and made sure I felt fully prepared and comfortable before moving forward. The treatment itself was swift and painless, and her guidance around aftercare was spot-on. Recovery has been seamless--I've had zero issues, which speaks volumes about both her expertise and the care she puts into her work. I left feeling, yes, completely numb and looking as if I got a sunburn (totally normal, especially for more fair-skinned patients), but also genuinely excited about the results! And I've been thrilled with what I've seen so far. I absolutely plan to make microneedling a regular part of my routine here and would highly recommend Christina to anyone looking for thoughtful, expert care!

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    Skin by Lovely Founder and Medical Director, Lovely Laban MSN, GNP-C
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