I went to soul shine for 4 appointments. It was a decent experience. The technician suggests methods to reduce pain. I had to stop as I was not able to go every week and that's a requirement here. I didn't go long enough to notice visible reduction but there was minimal irritation after the session which assures me the technician keeps it hygienic. I noticed some plucking but it seems to be a common thing from what I read. The office vibe is simple and clean. You have to whisper in the lobby as the lobby is shared but once inside the office you can talk. read more

I have had unwanted hair due to a medical diagnosis for years - as long as I can remember. I have paid thousands in laser hair removal with laser away, dermatologists and even was told that a Moxi/BBL Facial laser would be the "permanent fix" - none of them were. Waxing made me break out with major ingrown hairs, plucking damaged my skin and often led to breakouts and broken off hairs - I was so frustrated and apathetic that nothing would work for me... Someone finally told me about Electrolysis and I looked it up and found Christine. I immediately jumped on her waitlist and when my time came, it was the best thing I could have done!!! Christine is thorough and takes the time to explain everything, over and over because I would re-ask constantly out of nervousness, forgetfulness, new questions - it was NEVER a burden for her and I never felt inconvenient for asking. She wants this to work for you almost more than you do! When she finds herself with extra time, instead of wasting yours, she works with you to find a small area you may want to try (ex. mustache) to do with the remaining time. She is detail oriented in the electrolysis itself - It always feels like no one will find all the little hairs you do with your 20x mirror and tweezers, and yet she does!!! After a year of being consistent and following her schedule, my hairs do not bother me (I still have a few left and have to pause working with her due to some personal reasons but am back on her waitlist) but I am not worried about the few that we didn't get during the right phase of hair growth. I went from having 150+ to now maybe 15 - she is a sanity and confidence saver. I was scared that everything I read about electrolysis said it was "semi-permanent" but the ones that aren't permanent are because it wasn't in the right phase of growth or they're now, but the old ones are gone or wispy and not the thick hairs that really were the problem. I was also worried it would be painful - after tweezing for so long, it really wasn't with some numbing cream (though I am also sure it depends on the area). During the appointment, you can listen to an audiobook or podcasts or music - I always enjoyed our true crime podcasts! She makes you feel super comfortable both on the bed (blankets are an option) and ambiance/support. The cost is really not the high price I was expecting, especially compared to what I have spent on the other modes with no results. The time investment is worth it as well. I cannot recommend Christine and Soulshine Electrolysis enough! Thank you, Christine!! read more

I haven't actually gotten electrolysis from Christine since 2019, I've been reflecting a lot as I near the end of my hair removal journey and realizing how lucky I am it started with her. I had (undiagnosed) PCOS and a humiliating (to me) amount of facial hair when I started at Soulshine over five years ago - Christine helped with more than just the killing of hair follicules. She was the first person I ever talked to openly about the constant and secret battle I was waging with the beard that honestly would have rivaled most teenage boys. Doing so started untangling almost 15 years of built up shame, which helped with one part of the battle (accepting some of the hair I was always going to have unless I spent the rest of my life and money on electrolysis). She also encouraged me to push my doctor for some answers, which helped with the other part (getting on spironolactone). At this point, I've seen three different electrologists in two states and they've all been great at killing hair follicules, but if you're working through some hair that's not just inconvenient but deeply shameful to you, I can't recommend Soulshine more strongly. read more

No woman wants to admit that she struggles with unwanted hair but after hitting a certain age, it's inevitable. Finding someone to help manage this fun rite of passage is one of the most humble experiences. Christine has been a godsend after trying to book an appointment with another studio and being referred to Soulshine. She's knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely cares about each of her clients. I keep thinking of different hair groups for her to work on because she's just that awesome to be around! Thank you Christine for being part of my life!!!! read more

I'm sure I've wasted days (months? years?) of my life plucking, shaving, and desperately trying to hide unwanted hairs, so I am feeling incredibly grateful to have found Christine at Soulshine Electrolysis. This has been my first electrolysis experience and I thought it would be awkward and painful, but it's actually the total opposite of that. Christine is so warm and caring (and funny!) and puts you right at ease. She makes you feel like you're her most important client and I can tell she truly cares. We play a fun podcast and she gets to work with speed and precision - it's clear that she's a total pro and knows how to achieve great results with minimal discomfort. Her space is really pretty and super clean, too. The best!!! read more

I waited way too long to do this review and I honestly don't know why.. I have been struggling with facial hair since I was about 13 years old or so.. It was never really a lot but my sideburns bothered me and the ONE hair on my chin too.. When I turned 17 I decided to shave since I was tired of having to wax... This is where my issue started. My hair grew back overnight and this time it was much thicker. Although I have no idea what may have stimulated the follicles, I was pretty sad. Once I turned 21 I started looking into ways of getting rid of the issue. I was introduced to Laser by a co worker.. I went once and just wasn't satisfied.. At age 23 I started doing some research and decided that Electrolysis was for me.. I searched yelp and looked for someone who would fit my needs such as schedule and distance from work. I was charged $120 for a consultation and work for 30 minutes, The person wasn't quite friendly and it seemed like it was just "work" to them rather than a passion to help people with unwanted facial hair.. This negative experience just made me give up. In 2021 I said enough is enough and I started digging deeper into it. Watched so many youtube videos on electrolysis and made sure I educated myself on what a good electrolysis would be like. I then searched on yelp and came across SoulShine Electrolysis with sparkling reviews. I contacted her VIA e-mail and she had a wait list.. She said to give it 6 months. So I patiently waited and I checked in,. She then called me instantly and was the absolute sweetest over the phone! As soon as I met her I knew this was going to be it! Christine is the sweetest! Didn't make me feel embarrassed by what I had going on and I just felt so comfortable instantly! We are now to almost a year on this journey and she continues to be the very best! She's more than just an electrologist, she is someone who cares about your feelings, goals whether short term or long term. She listens and gives advice if needed. Going back to my process, I see such a huge difference! I started with shaving daily almost even twice a day if I had somewhere to go in the evening. My face was so irritated from the shaving. I have not put a razor up to my face since November or 2021 and I see a TREMENDOUS difference from when I started to where I am, the process needs patience but with it, your results are GOLD! This has been the best life decision that I've committed to and the best electrologist I could ever come across! read more

I have struggled with unwanted hair for years and I spent an incredible amount of time everyday plucking those darn hairs. I had tried shaving, plucking, laser hair removal, etc. but nothing helped and I got very tired of the consistency (hours everyday) needed to keep those hairs gone. Then one day I found Christine with my wedding 8 months out and my whole world changed. There was a bit of a waitlist to get in to see Christine but it was WELL worth the wait and I'd do it again. Christine is a professional, knowledgeable, and quick electrologist...not to mentioned she is hilarious and welcoming. She knows what she's doing doing and gets things done. She even supported me in my true crime and paranormal obsessions as we would listen to those podcasts during our sessions together. :) Her office is warm and inviting and her table is super comfy. As someone with anxiety leading up to services like this, Christine made me feel important and individualized in the way she tailored my treatments. I will definitely miss Christine as I start my new chapter of life outside of the Bay Area. read more

Update2 : Bizarre thing happened. Other electrolysis practitioners at Blue Orchid who couldn't take me and referred to Soulshine THREATENED ME over the phone saying "no one will take you as we all talk and you gave a bad review." So apparently we're supposed to say everything is OK even though we get bad service. I am writing exactly what happened with me and endorsed soulshine. Isn't that what anyone should do? As a customer, I want to know the experiences so I can decide. Update: After the first treatment, I went home checked in full light. Wrote review and texted her. She asked me to come back. I wanted all gone so she performed thermolysis instead of blend as it's faster. Took 9 minutes. I went for Blend and Christine said she will perform it. She said it takes 18 seconds to take out one hair with blend. So within 15 minutes she should have done at least 40 (I give the concession to set up ).But she only took out 4 prominent hair. I asked her to do specific area. She COMPLETELY IGNORED that and kept doing where there is no need. After 15 minutes could take out only 4-5 hair. I asked her about it and she just shrugged. said she would need another 15 minutes. If you can't do it in first how are you going to do it in next 15 minutes? I kept telling her even though area has significant thick hair and she ignored. All the area that needs treatment is still full of hair and I'm out of money. Where did she poke and try to take the hair out where there are no hair! read more

I love Christine. I'm one of her trans clients. And to be honest yeah it's a rocky road. I have a bad pain tolerance like it's super low. I'm only on hour long treatments, and we're working on getting that to 1.5 hours. But she's caring, compassionate, and she won't lie. I mean you have to understand going in and doing electrolysis HURTS but it's a nessecary thing for permeant hair removal. I mean if you talk with her through your session, she WILL talk. Otherwise she can suggest other things for you to get your mind off that sting. I like the woman because she is zainy, she's witty, and frankly above all because she's knowledgable and though zainy she still remains professional. So in getting something like this done... what more could you ask for? Someone who's funny, fun, easy to talk to, PERSONALBLE, and yet professional... thanks Christine! :3 read more

SoulShine is the best. Christine does great work and cares about her clients. She's fast and knowledgeable and personable.

Great place with great results. Been here only once after being treated in another (good) place in the bay area. Christine's hair removal device is new and almost painless. Electrolysis is a painful, long way but it's effective. You must be patient and you will see results. Hair will be much thiner and softer and eventually go away. Christine doesn't treat pregnant women but she welcomes kids if you need them to tag along. The clinic is new and clean and very quite and peaceful. Located on downtown Saratoga (a peaceful area..). Kind of hard to find the place, go down all the stairs it's to your right, or ask around. read more

I am so happy with the decision I made to try electrolysis at SoulShine! My experience throughout this (rather simple) process has been 100% enjoyable. Christine is warm, caring and will thoroughly talk you through the relatively painless procedure. I had a handful of questions upon my arrival and Christine patiently answered every last one with a smile. The pesky hairs on my "chinny-chin-chin" are no longer and I couldn't be more pleased! I highly recommend giving SoulShine electrolysis a try! *location bonus* - take a stroll down Big Basin way in historic downtown Saratoga before/after your appointment and enjoy some of the boutiques and cafes! read more

Electrolysis is intimate business. It's REALLY important to me that I like and feel some kind of kinship with the electrologist. Christine is fabulous. She's patient, down to earth, professional and easy to spend time with. I feel very fortunate to have my follicles in her capable hands! read more

Christine is the best! She's super flexible and accommodating. She also makes this procedure about as painless as it gets. I've been working with her on my underarms and am very happy with the results. I highly recommend Christine and her electrolysis services. read more

Christine is so wonderful! She is very thoughtful and thorough in her process and really cares about getting you results in the least painful way possible. I also really appreciated how flexible she was with getting me in over the holidays! Highly recommend booking a session and giving it a try! read more

Christine is excellent ! She's knowledgeable, friendly, efficient and just all around great! I am happy to find this place and it's definitely worth the wait! read more

I am so happy that I have chosen SoulShine Electrolysis for my permanent hair removal needs. Christine is a trained, certified professional with state-of-the-art machinery, and I feel completely comfortable in her hands. Not only does she provide quality treatment, she is very personable and makes the entire experience enjoyable. I would recommend her to anyone! My experience with electrolysis is somewhat painful since I have such thick hair, tenacious follicles, and a low pain tolerance (also I'm doing my bikini line), but she definitely helps me through it and recommends treatments that help ease my experience. No pain, no gain, right? And the results are worth it. I travel about 20 miles just for her service. And it is worth it to have someone you trust! Thank you, Christine! read more

Christine is fabulous! I suffer from PCOS and as a result have thick hairs growing in places they shouldn't. Up until now, I'd been terrified of getting permanent hair removal because I was told how painful electrolysis was and that lasers could leave you with hyperpigmentation and burns - there was no way I wanted to get that anywhere on my body. After having enough of constantly looking in the mirror for those pesky little buggers, I decided to give her a call and take a leap of faith, and boy am I glad I did!! Every time I leave the salon, I feel like a new woman - the pain is minimal and I get to not spend two hours every few days shaving or plucking hair off myself - YESSS! Christine is such a genuinely sweet woman and a fabulous conversationalist! She puts you at ease instantly and can keep the conversation going while working which really helps to distract you from anything you might feel (I feel almost nothing when she's working). I love that! Her prices are great, too! You save a ton of money buying a package and get extra hours for free! If you can't stand removing your hair anymore, do yourself a favor and go see her!!! Seriously. Her work is amazing, she's amazing, and now I FEEL amazing! read more

Absolutely the the best. The right equipment, the right technique. Experienced. Smaller needle for finer hair. Good coaching on prep. Definitely A+++ read more

SoulShine Electrolysis is the BEST! I have been looking for a knowledgeable experienced electrolysis and Christine is exactly what I have been looking for! She exceeded my expectations! She was so gentle and cleared my whiskers and upper lip and I barely felt a thing! Plus she is super cool and very comforting to be around. If you need permanent hair removal go see Christine at SoulShine Electrolysis you will love her and the experience!!!! read more

Christine is an awesome electrologist! She made me extremely comfortable and educated me about my hair as she was working on me. After moving to the area, I was nervous about finding a new place to continue my electrolysis, but I was extremely happy to have found SoulShine! I highly recommend this place to men and women who are looking to get their hair permanently removed. I have referred a few friends and they have all been happy with their results. She is quick to respond to messages to either schedule or reschedule appointments, which makes it much easier for my already hectic life. I finished 10+ treatments here and every time was 5/5 stars. I almost actually looked forward to electrolysis appointments (weird I know). I recommend trying 15 minutes to see if your skin can handle it, then purchasing a package - it will save you a lot of money in the long run since you have to do multiple sessions anyways. Thanks SoulShine! read more

Christine is an amazing electrologist, and I highly recommend her! My teenage daughter and I have been going to Christine for electrolysis, and we both are extremely happy with the results. Christine is very knowledgeable about her field and cares deeply about giving you the results you desire. My daughter and I have different types of hair, and Christine finds the best way to give us both excellent results. Even when faced with challenging hair types or pore structures, Christine finds a way around issues through the tools, techniques, and technology she utilizes. She also makes sure that you are as comfortable as possible during the treatment; she employs different methods to minimize your pain. Plus, her amiable and warm personality also makes the session enjoyable for both myself and my teenager. Christine is clean in her work, and her office is pleasant, serene, and immaculate. As far as scheduling goes, Christine is flexible and accommodating. I have been to another electrologist before, and I can confidently say that Christine is a truly outstanding electrologist!! My daughter and I are thrilled that we found Christine, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone who is looking for an electrologist. read more

I recently had the pleasure of working with Christine at Soulshine Electrolysis and I can't recommend her enough! I had wanted to try electrolysis for awhile, but was really nervous because I wasn't sure what to expect. Well, all of that disappeared the moment we met. She was so warm and personable, yet very professional that I felt comfortable in her care almost immediately. Christine explained everything in detail as well as what I could expect during the procedure. Honestly, it hurt far less than waxing and I truly wish I would have started months ago. I'm actually looking forward to my next visit at Soulshine! read more

Christine is very efficient and one of the best electrolysis I have worked with. She wins you over with her fabulous sense of humor and puts you at ease with her loving heart. She has never left me with scabs or any type of skin reaction. Christine definitely knows her stuff and will give you the time you need. I love her!!! read more