Incredible, knowledgeable, professional, loving, kind all of the things you would want when you are going somewhere to work with your skin. Laurie doesn't just work on the top layer though she works with energy and she works with the soul while you're getting the best facial of your life. It's relaxing. It's womb-like in its calm environment and it's inspiring. It's nourishing and nurturing to be in her presence and in her healing practice of transforming your skin and your energy! If you're lucky enough to find yourself there, than you have found a gem. She recommends the best products and she knows what she's doing! My skin never felt better!! read more

Lauri is great - I've been for waxing services and she is such a lovely person - right at ease immediately and her suite is very comfortable too. You feel very relaxed with Lauri and I recommend you try some of her services. read more

Best facial ever! Solas is a beautiful little gem and Laurie is an experienced and talented professional.The vibe is very relaxing and cozy and the hot stones added another level of bliss.Lots of options to choose from depending on your skin and beautiful products. Myskin is extremely sensitive, with rosacea. This has made me very wary of facials in the past.Lauri gave me a very good assessment, and did a perfect custom facial for my needs. Highly recommend SOLAS! read more

I have been going to Lauri for over 15 years and she's the best! Her work is excellent, very professional and she's so friendly. Parking is very convenient and her salon is very inviting. I highly recommend Solas Skin Care for any of your skin care needs. read more

My wife just got back from an amazing treatment with Lauri. I'm not sure what she did but I could tell just from talking on the phone right after the session that she was feeling fantastic and refreshed. When I came home her face was glowing and radiant! She can't wait to go back again. Thanks Lauri! read more

Lauri is the best - she came recommended from my friend who's been going to her for over 2 decades (and her skin is constantly glowing). Not only does Lauri give great facials, and continually tweaks them to what works for your skin type, but she adds in these extras such as the Reiki, stone massages, neck and arm massages, that make the overall treatment and experience well worth it! I'm also feeling super relaxed during and after the facial as if I got two treatments in one. Definitely recommend her!!! read more

Laurie is amazing. Her studio is lovely and the entire experience was a delight. Highly recommend Solas Skin!

Yes!! Finally found my go-to spot for facials. My old esthetician moved to England, and her replacement was just meh. I took to Yelp to find somewhere new and stumbled upon Solas Skincare, which happens to be 5 blocks from my apartment. My appointment with Lauri was phenomenal. She really takes the time to get to know you and your skin. She was so thorough that my appointment ran over but at no extra charge. Talk about customer service! I know some people aren't into woo woo stuff, but Lauri has a really good energy and it really improves the experience. Not only is she meticulous and gentle in the technical aspects of the facial, but the good vibes are all there. I left my facial glowing and not reddened/irritated, which is a feat with my sensitive/rosacea prone skin. I'm so happy to have found my new spot and am excited to try some of her other more intensive services! read more

I've been working with Lauri for over 15 years and her skills as an esthetician continue to delight. Her facials are magnificent and I always I leave my facial with my face glowing. But more than that Lauri gives her heart, her soul, compassion and kindness to each of her clients. Her hot stones and reiki are so soothing and healing. I always leave feel so peaceful and nourished. read more

I had THE BEST customer service, respect and professionalism with Lauri! In these times when I'm finding it difficult to find good work ethics and customer service, it was so pleasant to have Lauri be so accommodating as she has been for the past 10+ years! I love my experience at Solas Skin Care. read more

Getting beautified in LA has often been a hit or miss experience for me. On the one hand, there's a high concentration of knowledge for the latest and best practices. On the other hand, there's high risk of getting persuaded to "enhance" yourself beyond necessary. You could make one small ill-advised decision and end up with that face, you know, the face, the empty but unfortunately popular one that carries no emotions. Luckily, Solas skincare provides the extreme opposite of the above-described high-pressure environment. Nestled into a quaint courtyard away from the hustle bustle of Third Street Promenade, you feel like you're coming for a cup of tea and some soul-pampering at a friend's house. And that's almost exactly what you get, with an excellent massage as a cherry on top. Lynn is also the type of esthetician and person who can freshen jaded Angelenos, including the former ones like myself. Not only is she genuine, caring, and funny, she also gives a kick-ass facial. I've followed her around the US for these precise reasons, see my other review for her here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/pure-aesthetica-alexandria#hrid:lfse_B2DaNxLWMSJ4FS5GA The best thing about Lynn is that she constantly strives to give a better experience to her clients. This last facial she gave me, she also added the element of hot stone therapy, which is not a new concept, but completely elevated when in the expert hands of Lynn. While your face is getting spoiled rotten, your decollete is receiving the peace of relaxing and therapeutic stones. It's getting pretty and feeling loved all wrapped up into a nourishing afternoon at Solas Skincare. So get that dirty word "botox" out of your mind and book an appointment with Lynn already. read more

Just had the most amazing experience at Solas Skincare. Needed a last minute bikini wax (way last minute - we're talking about me calling salons at 11am on July 3rd), and left a message at Solas. Received a call back in a couple of hours (don't be scared to leave a message - I almost didn't!!!), and was so kindly squeezed in for a standard wax. This was the least painful one I've ever received. I'm not going to say it didn't hurt - but I'll certainly be booking again (usually the pain scares me away, and I have to go to a different location/esthetician). I was given tips and tricks for no irritation, and was sent happily on my way. 1 hour 30 min free parking in the Santa Monica Public lot LITERALLY right next door. Adorable, clean, easy to find location. Oh, and no double-dipping, thank GOODNESS. read more

I have visited Lauri about once a month for waxing for a few years now. She's a fun person to talk to and makes the whole thing a fun experience. She's very thorough and does a great job. Every once in a while I splurge and get a facial. Amazing. One of the most relaxing experiences on this planet. I'd say it's better than any massage I've ever had. I love her new space. And free parking can't be beat. read more

TL;DR: Vanessa is amazing at bikini & eyebrows, recommend VERY HIGHLY. Have had several bikini waxes/brazilians with Vanessa, who is absolutely awesome and totally worth waiting for. She's effective, works quickly and yet thoroughly, and will not send you out the door without you looking great. She makes the process as painless as it can be, is considerate, sensitive, and if you're at all nervous about this process (i.e. it's your first time) then she is ABSOLUTELY who you need to book with. She's also done my eyebrows and did a fantastic job--I don't trust anyone with them but she's got a great eye and won't overdo it. On a personal note, Vanessa is very likable and put me at ease right away, and speaking to her is really enjoyable and makes the appointment go by very quickly :) read more

Lauri is amazingly skillful at what she does. She is also such a warm, kind person who is so good at putting her clients at ease and helping them to relax and feel better in their skin. Go see Lauri for a treatment! I wish I lived closed and could see her more often! read more

Love love love this place. Starting with the hot stones and ending with my glowing skin, Lauri gives you a facial that is designed specifically for your skin type and skin concerns. A relaxing and great experience from beginning to end. I would never go to anyone else for a facial. read more

I have been going to Laurie for bikini waxes and facials for almost 4 years, since I first moved to Santa Monica. I had tried a few other places in the area, but they don't even come close to Laurie. She is sweet, funny and actually cares about her work and clients. I had monthly facials with her for the year leading up to my wedding and my skin looked amazing! She will never push a product on you, but when she makes a recommendation, she is always right! I now get facials every other month to keep my skin looking good. So yea, Solas Skin Care is the best. read more

I am so happy I went to Solas Skincare and got a facial by Mercedes. She was fantastic. My skin feels amazing and the little extra massage was just what I needed. Because the space is off the busy street, its quiet, super private and very clean. Mercedes explained everything to me and was always making sure I didn't have any irrational or if it was too much for my skin. I can always appreciate the clear step by step process knowing what to expect. She was warm and kind throughout the process. There was no rush and certainly took her time with me. Lets just say I felt like a princess. If you live in Santa Monica and need some extra TLC make sure you visit Mercedes, she will take care of all your skin needs. BTW they also do waxing massage, name it! read more

I am a new bride who just got home from her honeymoon today and went directly onto Yelp to leave Lauri the review she deserves. I found Solas Skin Care when researching to find my fiancé and I the perfect pre-wedding facials. I loved how Solas incorporated reiki and stone therapy into the process and set up our appointments, and we could not be happier with my discovery. Lauri is incredible! Upon meeting her you see how passionate and knowledgeable she is about skincare, and you feel safe in her very capable hands. All services are specially crafted so they are custom to you and your skin. I decided to add a brow wax on, and she knocked that out of the park as well. We both left with clear pores, glowing skin, and a refreshed spirit. Neither of us get regular facials, but after my experience with Lauri, I will certainly be back for regular treatments and waxes. She is an absolute gem! read more

Amazing service! Laurie is a genius she helped me clear up a 20 year acne problem! Through facials , a new skin care regimen and patience I have the clearest skin I've had since I was 10 years old. read more

I am leaving a second review for Lauri because I think she's AMAZING. I went for my birthday last year and treated myself again this year. It was great the second time around. I love the natural products she uses and her energy is very positive. It's more than a facial, it's a healing experience. I highly recommend her services. My skin looks and feels wonderful. Thank you, Lauri! read more

I don't write reviews on Yelp, but I had such a good experience with Vanessa that I feel like Solas really deserves this. I've always heard that you shouldn't trust your skin to just anyone, and now I understand why. The last facial I had left my skin irritated for 2 days, so I just assumed that there must be a healing period post-facial. With this in mind, I booked my first appointment at Solas on a Wednesday to give my skin some time to calm down before an event on Friday. It wasn't until Wednesday when I was going over my appointment details (they had sent me multiple confirmations so this was completely my fault) that I realized I had accidentally booked my appointment for Thursday. I was convinced my skin would look horrible for Friday, so I called Solas to hear my options. Vanessa assured me that they use naturally calming products and that she does very gentle extractions, so my skin wouldn't scar the next day. Even so, she was understanding enough to offer to let me change the appointment if I felt it necessary. She was so confident that I would be fine, I decided to just keep the appointment. I'm so glad I did. Vanessa was SO great. She was extremely thorough, gentle, and professional--but friendly and talkative enough that it was easy to warm up to her. She was also conscious of my pain tolerance, making sure to ask me how I was doing during sensitive parts of the facial. Naturally, I was still really nervous about how my face would look on Friday. She made me feel comfortable enough to voice my concerns, and she let me know what she was doing every step of the way. Even though she was confident my skin wouldn't be irritated the next day, she was even kind enough to offer to come into the salon on Friday before the event if anything did come up. So above and beyond sweet! Long story short, she was right. I woke up on Friday and my skin was glowing. Not a scar or bump in sight. I am so impressed and couldn't be happier that I decided to go in! Bottom line: Vanessa is AMAZING. I would recommend Solas 100%. I will definitely be going back! read more

awesome wax...the least pain i've ever experienced. Laurie's is fun and makes the experience interesting.

Lauri is absolutely the best!! I have very sensitive skin and her bikini waxes are by far the least painful I've ever had. Lauri herself is kind, funny and really listens to you to make sure you get exactly what you came in for. The spa is adorable and comfortable. 100% recommend! read more

I have been going to Lauri Roberts for about two years and, as the five star rating says, she is "as good as it gets!" Her brazilian bikini waxes are the best - so thorough, as painless as possible, and very reasonably priced. I recommend her to ALL my friends, especially people who may be new to the bikini waxing arena. Additionally, Lauri is one of the sweetest people you will ever meet. She really cares about all of her clients and sees what she does as an honoring of the body and the person receiving the treatment. She's fantastic! The best! Must go! read more

I love Laurie! She is the only person I trust with my waxing needs. She has become a good friend and the time spent under her expert care is truly enjoyable. Laurie is just an all around cool chick! I recommend her to all my friends. She is the best! read more

My skin has been very bad for the past 6 months and I was pretty desperate. I've met Vanessa, by chance on a photo shoot that we both worked on. She did the makeup of the 3 models that day and she was just AMAZING. Very soft, delicate and elegant makeup. While working I told her about my skin and the fact that I was pretty desperate to find someone who could help me. I went to Solas Skin Care last week. Not really expecting anything from it. (I went to so many places before spending a lot of money and not getting any good results.) After a long facial and some advices on new serums that I've purchased at the salon, my skin is finally back to normal and I feel amazing. She was very kind and helpful and the result is PERFECT. I couldn't have wished for a better experience. I TOTALLY recommend them to anyone! read more

Lauri was fantastic! She got out a ton of tough clogged pores for me- but didn't leave my face all red and scarred! Also, she massaged me with hot stones and ensures I felt totally comfortable and relaxed. All in all a great facial and I'd definitely go back! read more

I recently received a fantastic facial from Laurie. She doesn't push products, allows you to sleep (very important), listens to the customer and offers helpful advice. Great space, very clean and very tranquil. If you can find it, it's worth it! read more

I rarely get facial's due to breakouts that usually fallow but not this time. Mercedes Goris was recommended to me by a friend and even though I was reluctant I made the appointment. My skin seemed dry and dull feeling and my friend said her facial with Mercedes did wonders for her skin. Not only was she personable and lovely, she completely transformed my face! I had a facial and microdermabrasion. My skin was soft, hydrated and supple! And no post facial breakout :) I have to say that now I am hooked. I highly recommend Mercedes for all of your skin care needs!!!!!!! She is the best :) read more

Just had my facial with Lauri last Saturday and all I can say is...yummy! She is the best and the best facial I've had in a very, very, very long time. The way my skin felt afterwards was wonderful...soft, smooth and hydrated. Also trying out the products she reccomended and loving the results! Can't wait to see her again end of December...just in time for the new year... read more

I have been seeing Lauri for years. Too many to count. I have had a lot of facials over the years and the facials that I receive from Lauri are the best. I wont let anyone else touch my face at this point. They are pure heaven. I get them as often as I can and my face looks great. She also does all of my waxing, yes I mean all of it, and she is always gentle and thorough. I even started to bring my 16 year old daughter to her for eye brows and waxing and now my daughter wont see anyone else but Lauri as well. Lauri is a very special person. She is funny, easy to talk to extremely professional. read more

I have been a loyal patron of Lauri's for over 10 years. She has always provided stellar, customized service and makes great treatment recommendations for my skin. I have tried many on the menu and have never been disappointed. Lauri puts the customer first and gives candid feedback on whether or not a product is right for you before you buy. She is a pleasure to converse with when you're feeling chatty, or provides a tranquil, soul-soothing environment when you just need to relax. I wouldn't trade Solas Skin Care Salon for another! read more

I'm pretty much just echoing the Yelp consensus here, but Solas Skincare deserves all these glowing reviews! I've been in LA for a year now, but hadn't found a waxing place I was comfortable with. It is amazing how much you can pay for a wax in Brentwood/Santa Monica without getting a satisfying experience. Anyway, called Solas on a friday evening looking for a last minute appointment before the 4th of July (total long shot). Lauri was able to fit me in the next afternoon, which was awesome. Her space is pretty tucked away, but beautifully decorated and the perfect size. And Lauri is clearly an expert at waxing and a great person to be around. The wax was quick, complete, and way less painful than I'm accustomed to. And, perhaps because I wasn't experiencing searing pain every 30 seconds, I came out more relaxed than when I went in. Price are very reasonable for a clean, high-quality wax. (I always wish Yelp reviews mentioned specific prices, so: Brazilian wax = $55+ (mine was 55). You can find more of her pricing on her website, just google.) Left with an appointment for next month and thrilled to have found a go-to place for the future! One step closer to making LA home. read more

Lauri is the best!!!! I've been going to her for at least 4 years, she is the nicest most sweetest person in the universe! She takes her time with the brazilian wax and it's almost painless i swear guys! Her facials are so relaxing and she even throws in Reiki. She's the best! read more

Highly recommend this place. I was looking for a place that does the facial infusions and this place did and is walking distance from my place. Even if they were far, I would still come here. I usually go to Vanessa and she is amazing. As previous reviewers have said she knows her product and never tries to up sell you. My skin has gotten so much better and it only loves Osmosis products. Vanessa is very nice and friendly. I've been coming to her for over a year now. Whenever my mom comes to town, I also book her an appointment. She too likes her a lot. read more

I continue to trust Solas for all of my skincare needs... time sure does fly. I wrote my original review for this place in 2009... FIVE years ago. Consistent quality and genuine service. Thanks, Lauri and team! You guys rock! read more

Just had my very first facial in life! And it was simply amazing! I really cant wait to go back. Vanessa really knows her stuff when it comes to skin care. She gave me an awesome facial and made sure I was comfortable in the process. I had told her about my upcoming wedding and she said that I should come back a couple weeks before so she could freshen up my face and make sure everything was flawless for my big day. Vanessa is the gal to go to! Seems like she really cared about me as a client and wasn't just in it to get my money. She actually took time to tell me about everything she was doing during the process. She even showed me how to use one of their products they carry that would be good for me to use at home. I'm hooked!!!! Definitely looking forward to going back! Thank you Vanessa!!! read more

The place is AMAZING!! I went here after having horrible breakouts for the past few months and days after a facial from Vanessa my skin was completely clear! Great products too! read more

Vanessa is an encyclopedia of information for skin care. Right away I trusted her and felt comfortable I was in the right hands. I can't wait for my next appointment! read more