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    Skinkind Facial Retreat

    4.5 (16 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Cookie M.

    I should have known better before trying a place that I saw on Instagram, that's on Newbury! 1. Space is clean but look very dark and dodgy. Neon lights in the bathroom, tiny changing rooms. 2. They never cleaned my face property even though I said twice I have makeup on, including mascara. How can you do a facial on a face that's not cleansed. See photos of what I took off when I got home (I don't even wear much makeup). 3. The person that was doing facial said I should do a different one so my skin is more glowy (I was in the dodgy room at this point). I asked what the price difference was and she said it was the same today for me. I said fine. She was using terms I had no clue about. I said fine do it. She started scraping my forehead. I asked what she was using and she said it's a scalpel. You gonna be kidding me! I told her to stop immediately. Today is day after and whatever she did on my forehead my skin is burning still the next day. I am using a lot of calendula. 4. At the end she went to upsell me on a bunch of the products they had there, which looked like they were home made and self packaged. No control over beauty industry! 5. This is a typical instagram / millennial place. Aesthetician was pretty clueless and the overall experience was terrible. Don't fall victim of influencer feeds like I did!

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    It's a really nice space and a great escape from the world. Staff are wonderful. I highly recommend Skinkind.

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    9 months ago

    Relaxing facial and really knowledgeable staff. My skin feels amazing, though the appointment ran a bit longer than expected

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    Outstanding facial and experience! Mia is the best and I can't wait to go back! Easy booking and great vibe!

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    2 years ago

    An amazing experience! My skin was glowing after my facial. I highly recommend working with Brandon.

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    I gave a Father's Day gift to my husband and he loved it . He liked the luxury feel of the facial.

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    Stopped in for a facial with Brandon and my experience was incredible!

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    Karen Golden Skin Care

    Karen Golden Skin Care

    4.8
    (203 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    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.

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    If it is a relaxing facial you seek, the tranquil environment will ensure the best experience.
    If it is a relaxing facial you seek, the tranquil environment will ensure the best experience.
    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
    When it comes to affordable waxing and outstanding skin care services, Karen Golden Skin Care can't be beat.

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

    Meredith Lane Aesthetics

    5.0
    (6 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    I was so blown away by my experience with Meredith. I've had a few facials in my life, but this one…read morewas next level and didn't feel like I was paying someone hundreds of dollars to wash my face. I had a 60 minute signature facial, and while I am blessed with good skin genetics and do a lot to take care of my skin oh my own time, I get hormonal cystic acne and have some scarring because of it. Her studio space is adorable, relaxing and comfy. She also wore a mask the whole time and encouraged me to wash and sanitize my hands (at her ensuite sink!) right when I walked in which I appreciated. Meredith clearly used every tool and bit of knowledge at her disposal to do as much as she could for my skin in the time that we had. She did so many different things to my face (based on what I told her about my goals and what she saw - I'm sure it would be different for everyone) but there were cleansers, peels, vibrations, LED lights, steam & extractions, vitamins...I must be missing something. I left so glowy I can't wait to go back! Thank you Meredith!

    I've been a long time client of Meredith's and just saw Sabrina for a 60 minute facial this…read moremorning. The new space is literally incredible - it's so zen and relaxing. Sabrina & Meredith have magic in their hands and cater your treatment to just what your skin needs. It's such a treat being in their space and I always leave dewy, gooey and glowing.

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    Meredith & Sabrina, aestheticians
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    Skin Spa New York - Back Bay

    Skin Spa New York - Back Bay

    4.2
    (198 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    I've been coming to Skin Spa for a while now. A friend recommended them after she went here before…read moreher wedding. I saw a deal for them on Gilt so figured, why not try them out. I got a facial and massage my first time there and have been hooked ever since. I get regular hydrafacials here and started laser hair removal too. The hydrafacials have really transformed my skin. I love them and always leave there glowing. The laser treatments have been going well so far - I wouldn't call them fun or relaxing by any means but they're effective! The staff here has always been super lovely. My usually aesthetician moved this year so I started going to new people (I can't remember their names) but they're also lovely. I'll also note that spa treatments are not cheap but skin spa ALWAYS has a deal going on so you can get good discounts and once you purchase a service, it doesn't expire. I love them.

    I used the med spa part of this business. While the service itself is okay, there is no consistency…read morebetween how the procedure is done. Everyone is doing it differently, some charge you for a calming mask, some give it as a compliment to the service. I found it very confusing and frustrating. The worst is their behavior around tipping for med spa services. They blatantly and aggressively tried to get me to tip for those, literally trying to shame into paying it by loudly requesting a tip in front of everyone at the front desk, in addition to a big tablet with a tip suggestion (of 20,25 etc % expectation clearly listed) shoved in my face. This is a shady practice trying to indicate to a patient that this kind of tip is expected on a med spa procedure. Industry norms within healthcare generally favor transparent, all-inclusive pricing rather than gratuity-based compensation. This principle typically applies to services provided within medical spas, regardless of whether a specific treatment is performed by a medical provider or an esthetician. Because the service is offered under the medical spa's clinical umbrella and within a healthcare-related environment, patients reasonably expect the advertised price to reflect the full cost of care. Soliciting tips in this setting can create confusion regarding pricing, blur professional boundaries, and undermine the distinction between healthcare services and traditional hospitality services. The business acknowledges med spa separation from their day spa services. You receive multiple emails, forms to sign, etc. indicating a treatment that is treated as a procedure done under medical setting. It should be left to a patient discretion to provide a token of gratuity if they decide to do so, but in the med spa setting, there should not be expectation of the same tipping practice as for the traditional day spa services. I was very taken aback by these practices. This behavior was not present at other branches, but unfortunately those have been closed or will be closed.

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    Newbury St
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    SKA Scalp

    SKA Scalp

    4.5
    (131 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Available by appointment
    Women-owned & operated

    A couple weeks ago I visit SKA Scalp spa for the first time. The space is beautiful, quiet and…read morerelaxing. Overall I found the experience to be wonderful and informative, albeit expensive. I feel that our scalp health is something easily looked over and I was looking forward to treating myself to this service. First, I went over some of my concerns with my specialist and she took photos of my scalp to diagnose any issues. This area is where I deducted a star because a lot of information was being discussed and it was hard to keep track of it all. She gave me a lot of tips and recommendations and I asked if she would be able to write them down for me, but she said they would be in my file. However the file did not really include anything other than the service I was given and recommended products, but not any of the several actions she recommended a incorporate into my routine. I felt this information was a part of the steep price so I would have appreciated being able to have a chance to write it down. After this portion, we went to the spa where I received a head, neck and shoulder massage along with an array of scalp treatments. This lasted over an hour and was incredibly relaxing and worth the money alone. I did not feel it was rushed, she really look her time with each step. After this, she took another round of photos, followed by 5 minutes of red light therapy and some light blow drying. Overall I really enjoyed my experience and while I wont be going the recommended once a month due to price, I will definitely do it once in a while.

    It's one of those places where you walk out feeling refreshed, not just with your hair but mentally…read moretoo. Highly recommend if you're looking for a reset kind of day.

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    SKA Scalp
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