I came here by recommendation, wish I never took that recommendation after my visit. I came in for a fill and pedicure, Karen did my fill not sure who did my pedicure but this review isn't about my pedicure. She did a horrible job on my nails, wasted my money and I'm so upset if I could give them no stars I would. My nails were misshaped, thinned and I had to ask her a few times to take the gel color I had completely off because I wanted a lighter color this time around and my pervious color was dark. Within a day of leaving the shop, I broke two nails because they were so thinned. I went back to have them fixed and because Karen was not in the shop they acted as if they did not want to fix the service that was provided at their shop. They were rude and had the nerve to make a comment about me under my breath to another customer. The customer service provided at this place is and was disappointing. I ended up walking across the street to Cosmo Nail to have my nails fixed and immediately you can see the difference in quality to low quality. Fast forward to a week later, I'm now missing three more nails because the tips broke and I have a couple more cracking. I will NOT be returning to this place based off of their customer service alone and unwillingness to fix a service I had done inside of their establishment. read more

I have been seeing Kim for about 8 months now and my skin has never looked better. I have always known Kim carries high-quality products (Biologique Recherche, Yonka, MBR) but only recently came to learn what a skin guru she truly is. She not only has extensive experience and expertise, she also travels regularly to continue her education with the product lines she carries. She really knows her stuff and understands the skin, you will leave glowing and feeling pampered! Given she's not in a fancy spa, her prices are very reasonable. She will also work with you to find a simple & effective skin routine for ongoing maintenance without pushing products. The results truly do speak for themselves and I have no hesitation recommending Kim's skincare services! read more

My experiences at Spa Elysee have been great! I am a repeat customer for mani pedisThe owner Kim, tries her best to accommodate your appointment requests and set you up with your preferred technician. I enjoy Sarah's and Christines work quite a bit! My toenails have never looked better. I always enjoy a leg massage and chair massage while my nails dry. The spa is spotlessly clean, the background music is just right, and everyone is absolutely friendly and welcoming to both women and men. I have also had a pedicure by Jessica who does a fantastic job. My only issue here is they are all so good that I don't know which technician to choose. read more

The place is clean. The ladies are sweet. The nails always look amazing. Everyone is so nice. read more

$25 for lip and eyebrow wax. A bit pricy for an okay place. I can get cheaper in the city. Didn't like the fact that they do your face waxes right by the front window (no privacy) and next to the pedicure seats where someone getting a pedicure is watching over you. The woman who did my wax was friendly, fast, and efficient...okay enough. Would be okay to go again...only if I was in the area and needed it....which was the only reason why I went this time. read more

My coworkers and I tried out a new spa as we were in Burlingame for the day, when we first walked in we thought it was super cute. The ambience of the area is very relaxing and it's nice to have all the light from outside. Also the ladies were all very hospitable and sweet learning our names right away which I thought was nice. However that's all I liked about the place. I said I might not have time for a manicure so instead she came to do my nails while I was getting my feet done which I didn't find very relaxing, but she was so insistent that I didn't know how to say no. I also don't think she added a topcoat because they chipped within three hours and my cuticles didn't look great either, she didn't push them back enough and she didn't cut off the excess. Also I've grown used to always getting some sort of a little leg massage with every pedicure, at Spa Elysee you need to pay $10 extra for 10 minutes and it wasn't even a good massage. At the end when my nails were still drying a girl came in for her appointment and they rushed us out of the chairs which messed up my big toe. Which really makes me upset especially because I I asked her if she wanted to put my flip-flops on before painting my nails and she said no they'll be dry by the time you get up. When I took the picture of my big toe that had gotten messed up by my flip-flop I also noticed that the second toe over wasn't painted all the way. Overall I think we were rushed way too much and I paid $60 which I would've only paid 30 at my normal place with a massage included. There's many different salons in the area so I would do some research. read more

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I've been going to this place off and on for about 10 years now. I was just there on Saturday 12/7/19. I used to go in there and feel relaxed and taken care of but the last few times I've been in there I've left feeling irritated. The only people there that are worth your time and money are the ladies that do your pedicures (Jessica is the best). The last few times I've gone there this lady that's been doing my manicures, I cannot stand. She is rough and has dug too deep/cut my fingers every single time, and doesn't apologize. She just acts like she didn't do anything. She's always in a rush and does a crappy job. She also doesn't take the time to properly clean my cuticles, isn't that part of what I'm paying for? I don't know her name because she doesn't wear a name tag but she's a little short and wears glasses. She is what makes me not want to go back there anymore. I can also tell she doesn't want to be there and is just talking to her coworkers the entire time she's working on my nails. Also, one of my nails had the gel polish coming off the next day. It's sad because its close to home and I used to enjoy going there since they are also reasonably priced. But i'll probably be looking to go somewhere else. read more

Kim provides an perfectly customized facial with excellent French products. I have gone for twenty years. She adjusts seasonally and will recommend products specific for your skin type. Highly recommend. read more

Just walked out of a house of horrors that could have been the beginning of an M Night Shylamalam movie. I went here because it's 4 stars on Yelp, even though I had concerns about the spotty manicure reviews. But I was desperate for a facial and this was the only place that had availability You know when you walk into a B&B and there's something off with the air? Like something Edgar Allen Poe-like happened here a few decades ago? That is this salon. Here's the play by play: - I walk in and Ms Kim greets me. She immediately drills me on my beauty regime. Okay, fine so far. - I walk into the spa room. Chipped paint and a bit dusty, but it's okay. Fine so far. - Ms Kim begins the treatment and the torture begins. For the next 15 minutes I am quizzed, drilled, and berated. Let me just put this or there that I am Asian and I have never been lectured so much in my life. - Sample dialogue: Her: "Do you use towels to wash your face?" Me: "No" Her: "Do you wash your face with hot water?" Me: "Yes" Her: "You are ruining your face with hot water!!! You must only wash with cold water!! Hot water is opening up your pores and making them larger!! And ruining the capillaries!!" Her: "Do you drink milk?" Me: "No" Her: "What about coffee?" Me: "a little bit" Her: throws her fingers wildly in the air and points her fingers at me: "See, even a drop of dairy will make your skin look bad. No cheese, no milk. You listening?" This woman talked NONSTOP for 15 minutes. She kept insisting "I am trying to teach you, you have to learn." Generally, when I pay $95 for a facial, I don't want someone to lecture me. I want a dermatological sound facial to unclogs my pores and removes whiteheads. At the end, a mask that soothes my skin. That's all. Instead, I felt like I was in a school lecture where she was going to hit me with a pencil for not getting her answers right. I have never walked out of any service before. I have never sent food back to a chef. After 15 minutes of her lecturing me, I had enough. I asked to be released from her chambers. And thankfully I left relatively unscathed with only this terrible memory. read more

So. I agree it's a cute spa and the ladies are nice. There is only 1 price for the pedicure. So there is no real callus treatment, hot stones, or any real pedicure choices. It's a $28 pedicure, but you also get what you pay for. If your legs ache, if you want a good leg massage or hot stones... don't go here. If you want a good polish, don't go here. I had to tell the Sara to paint the entire nail...why do they miss the sides. Why change the shape when there's already a shape... It's boring to say the least. Not impressed. They have other services... perhaps those are good. read more

The ladies at Kim's are so sweet! They really go the extra mile to make sure you have a relaxing experience. Stopped in a few weeks ago for a quick pedicure. Was seated right away and handed a variety of magazines. Props to having US Weekly + People :) Love getting caught up on my celebrity gossip! Prices are reasonable and they take debit/credit cards, I think the standard pedicure is about $25. Seems to be the going rate in the South Bay + Peninsula. Minus one star since my right big toe was chipped within just a few days. Bummer! And since the polish is jade green, it's somewhat noticeable. And I don't necessarily have the time to drop by and get my one toe re-done. Overall, a lovely spa experience. This is a relatively small business so if you plan on going with more than a friend or two, definitely call ahead and make sure there's room. Otherwise you might have to wait. read more

I woke up this Sunday morning (Aug 6) to go to my regular nail salon which is Rainbow Nails. They were closed so I strolled across the street to Kims Perfect Skin and I will NEVER go back to Rainbow Nail Salon again. The lady who did my nails was Karen. She was so nice to talk to and friendly. It was nice to have a conversation with my nail lady who I could understand clearly. No offense to anyone but I enjoyed it. I got Shelac which Ive never gotten before and it took about 20 minutes. It was so fast and only for 25$ Although I tipped her 7$ and told her I was definitely coming back again because I was so impressed. Not only that but the place was so relaxing and comfortable. I have found my perfect Nail Salon! Highly recommended. read more

I have been going to Kim for the past three years for routine eyebrow maintenance and couldn't have been more pleased. Unfortunately, I began to develop a strange early 20's acne so I went to my dermatologist. My dermatologist prescribed Tazorac, a topical cream that basically dries out your skin. My face began to peel and was breaking out more than ever. I coincidently had an appointment with Kim later that week and she recommended a clarifying facial. I have to admit, I was a little skeptical about the results but I made an appointment anyway. After my facial, I regained much of my lost confidence because of my acne. Bottom Line: Kim knows her stuff. She is very approachable with any questions and puts you at ease. Just go once, and you'll be hooked. read more

This review is for Kim, she is a master waxing specialist! She came highly recommended by my friend who told me that I must see her for my Brazillian waxing needs. Boy, was I glad to have listened to my friend's advice! She was so gentle, fast, and through. She made sure I was comfortable, and it was the least painful Brazillian waxing job ever. ( I had gone to many different places for Brazillian wax service before ) I was so happy with the results. Kim is also very personable, easy to talk to, and very professional. I highly recommend her!!! read more

This is a great place. I've been going to Kim's for waxing services for more than year now and I've had nothing but positive experiences. . I mean let's face it, having someone you don't know put hot wax on your lady parts is not a fun thing. I'll let just about anyone paint my toenails but I'm a bit selective about where I'll have a bikini wax. If you are at all skittish about getting a bikini wax this is the place to go. Jessica is great, ask for her. They have good hygiene practices from my observations - fresh paper on the table, new utensils and cloth for each person. You are taken to a private room and Jessica is professional about the fact that you're naked and she is very friendly and personable. She has always remembered my name since the first time. Also they always work me in when I call at the last minute for an appointment. I haven't really comparison shopped the pricing on this service. Frankly $25 seems like a super deal to me. I can't imagine looking for a "bargain price" when you're talking about this kind of service. read more

Oh my god, I don't know why there isn't a decent nail salon in the peninsula. I came in here with such high hopes because of all the good reviews. My massage that I paid $10 extra for was cut short (she probably didn't know I was paying attention to the time) and my nail polish came out so UNEVEN! First of all, I hate when they say they use shellac when they use some knock off version which is probably why the paint it so bad. Second, she knows the paint job was uneven and did nothing about it because they were closing in 10 minutes and probably just wanted to go home. I'm never coming back here again. If you want a killer gel mani and pedi go all the way to Sensi in SF it's so much more worth the extra $. read more

Spa Elysee - No, those aren't glares from my phone it's the ridges from the bad paint job. - Skin Care Near Me - Burlingame, California

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I came here to get some waxing done before a family vacation (where we are having professional photos taken). The woman literally just ripped a portion of my lower lip skin off when she was waxing. It started bleeding immediately and she gave me a makeup remover pad to stop the bleeding and tried to have me put vaseline on it. I left mid-appointment. Anyone who is that careless with wax should not have a license. Not only does my skinned lip hurt (bleeding has finally stopped) but I will no doubt have an unsightly scab in our family photos. Really upset about this. BTW - I'm not on any meds that would make my skin more fragile and get waxed frequently. read more

So I've been coming here pretty routinely since I moved to Burlingame and have had good experiences until today. I usually see Karen but today I had someone else. Karen has been great. The new gal had the water running super hot and it burned my right foot enough that I can't put my foot in the water. Let's see if my skin calms itself down by the end of my service. I've asked her to leave the burned area alone but she just keeps forgetting and rubbing the spot! I think this all happened because they seem to be having a busy day...which I can empathize with...just wish I didn't get burned for it. I'm giving them two stars (vs. one) since I've had a few other good pedicures here. read more

So disappointed. Came in today for my very first bikini wax and was attended by Jessica. I thought that because I let her know that it was my very first bikini wax that she would be gentle and would make me feel comfortable. But really I felt ignored and rushed when there was just one customer besides me. Told her to give me just a second before she could continue waxing and all she would do was move my hand away and do whatever. Also, I noticed that the waxing room wasn't very clean, there was hair on the floor and Jessica kept double dipping and reusing the straps. Sad to say that I won't be coming back, ever. I would rather go somewhere else where they make me feel welcomed and at ease. read more

I've been coming here for several years to get acrylic nails and pedicures. For many years, I went to Karen. Then, due to a schedule change, I began coming to Christine. I cannot say enough about how pleased I am with her services. She takes her time and does a very thorough job. I feel like she cares about her customers and I recommend her very highly. read more

I wouldn't return. I got gel nail polish on hands and feet and literally the next day my hand nails were already starting to lift and peel. I should have gone back to get my money but at this point it was out my way to even make it there. Not only did they peel but the paint job was so bad I wish I had noticed all the unpainted sections while I was there. I wouldn't recommend. read more

I recently moved to South SF and am still in the process of finding some local spas so I don't have to make the long drive back to the South Bay. Every time I'd go into Earthbeam Natural Foods, I'd see Kim's across the street. I'm so glad I decided to pay her a visit! I looked on Yelp and thought she was only in the South Bay (she has a small studio in Japantown SJ) but who knew this is the same Kim and this is her main location. Score! I will be back to try out her facials! Kim was fabulous! Kim kept me entertained and unfocused on the pain (very little with her actually) while I got my downstairs groomed. We chit chatted about her salon, etc. I learned a lot about her upbringing and career in skincare. Prices are reasonable and she is very attentive and goes above and beyond. Definitely will add her to my list of places! http://www.yelp.com/list/pamper-princess-santa-clara-2 http://www.yelp.com/list/ahhh-i-need-my-facial-fix-san-jose read more

I was actually the first to arrive same time as my wife (Sheila T.) I asked the lady that was outside the door at the time if they did nails & if they had availability. She said yes and that is when I waved for my wife to come over and explain her situation so I was surprised to find out she was turned away so fast while I waited outside smoking a cigarette. Definitely felt a weird vibe when the next woman came in after my wife was turned down so rudely and getting an appointment right away. I guess you have to be rich and dress as such when you walk into this salon? Who knew. read more

I love this place! The staff is amazing. This is my spot for pedi mani. I always get the shellac mani. They are only 25$ and mine will last two weeks without a single chip. Longer if I stay away from the kitchen! What I love about this place is that you feel so welcome when you walk in. All the women are amazing. They really get to know their clients. I feel comfortable and taken care of at Kim's. read more

Kim is such an attentive, caring person. She and her team are always making you feel happy with their services. I've been coming here for five years now, and I'm always content with their work. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Love this place! I used to live in Burlingame so it was very convenient for me, a couple of months ago I moved to Newark. I will still drive here to get my awesome pedicures! As a ballroom dancer, my feet get pretty destroyed but Jessica always makes them look perfect. She is wonderful, great massage and very gentle. Highly recommend this place. read more

I rarely write reviews but I had such a horrible Mani that I felt compelled to write something, as I will never come back to spa elysse after today's experience. My manicurist would not tell me her name and Kim the owner was not available so I am not sure what technician she was. I had a small cut on one of my fingers and I asked repeatedly to be gentle with that finger and the alcohol and she said okay, and completely disregarded what I politley asked everytime she worked on my right hand. It was painful and I said something 7 times. She rushed the nail clean up (despite me being only one in salon) doing a medicore job at best. Then when it came to polish she decided to start painting my nails a complete opposite color than what I picked. I again politely asked that is not what I picked and she got agitatef and said she couldn't find the color and this was close. I picked out a deep burgandy and she was painting them candy apple red--- not remotely close. I asked why did she not just tell me and let me pick another color, which I then did but it was just so rude. Then for the paint job she didn't bother to clean the edges or around where extra paint was on my skin and when I asked she said no it will wash off. Umm washed my hands 5x now still there. I have been coming here for over 8 years as it is usually a dependable/affordable Mani but never again! read more

Spa Elysee - Skin Care Near Me - Burlingame, California

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I'm sorry but this was the worst manicure I've ever gotten. The lady (Jessica) was nice enough but she paid absolutely no attention to detail, or just didn't care. See my photos. My nails were left with rough edges, uneven polish, and she painted over the rough leftover cuticles left at the base of my nails after they were trimmed. A small piece of lint got into the polish on my index finger while she was painting and when I pointed it out to her she wiped off the wet polish with a paper towel, and then immediately started painting over it again WITHOUT replacing the base coat. She didn't seal the tips of my nails with polish. She painted all the way over the edges of my nails, over my skin too. The whole job was just rushed (took about 15 min total) and beyond sloppy. Even a novice such as myself could do much better than what she did. Very disappointed, but maybe that's what you get for a $15 manicure here ($20 with tip). Other ladies seem to love this place and have a totally different experience, I saw several women come in and get greeted by name. I am very puzzled. read more

Spa Elysee - Jagged edges of nails were not filed down (see pinky) and cuticles were not completely cleared from nail before polishing. Uneven polish. - Skin Care Near Me - Burlingame, California

The lash tinting here is excellent, even if stingy, but only if done by Kim. I had it done twice by two others here and the first did not last, while the second was incomplete. They used mini rotary sanders for smoothing during pedicures, and they did a very quick and seemingly careless job with them. I ended up using a pumice stone later at home to finish the job correctly. For me, the smoothing part is the most important aspect of a pedicure, given that I typically wear flip-flops. The polish job was done well. Customer service, greeting, remembering names, making sure you're comfortable, etc. are all taken care of here very nicely, and if you aren't satisfied with something, Kim is very quick to fix things and/or not charge for the service. Overall, I'll be back for lash tinting by Kim when I know I'll be swimming often, but I'll be finding a new place for having nails done with friends. read more

I normally try a place three times before reviewing, but I know I will not return so I decided to review. I really wanted to like this place, the work is average but the ladies are so nice. First time I went I had a pedi and gel mani done. It wasn't stellar, but it wasn't terrible. Small selection of polishes, but the colors were pretty and seasonal. They do clip the sides of your nails which isn't best practice, but it was too lat for me to correct. Gel manicure was done timely and no machine was used. They do try to use a machine on your feet and I as able to stop them before they started. Today, was a different story. They did up sell me to an additional 10 minute massage during the pedicure. It was not worth the $10 and that was not communicated in advance, but that was not the deal breaker for me. They completed a manicure portion and then wait until the pedicure is done to start the gel polish. Normally no big deal, the technician waited a bit for me but was soon directed to begin someone else's pedicure. I waited and waited a bit longer and then decided I should leave. I understand that may sound harsh, but it made me feel that I was expected to wait until the new client was completed - with so many nail spas in the area I was supposed. The pedicure was subpar today and polish is extended beyond the nails and was not cleaned. In short, I'm sadly disappointed. I guess I'll be looking for the right shop for me. Hopefully, they will give better service in the future. read more

The best manicure/pedicure in Burlingame. The ladies were so pleasant and welcoming. I was so happy with their service. Thank you so much, Jessica! read more

Spa Elysee - Skin Care Near Me - Burlingame, California

Mani pedi was meh, I had to fix everything at home afterwards. Bikini wax was ....just very very awkward, and they don't use hard wax, which makes the process more painful, long and result isn't good enough. The room where waxing is being done super dirty and nasty, the whole floor is covered with the hair...eww. Not coming back there ever. read more

This review is LONG overdue. I have been a client of Kim's since 2006 and I look pretty much the same (if not better!) 13 years later thanks to Spa Elysee :) Kim is a skin EXPERT. Not only does she travel all over the world to keep herself educated in the field (she always has some killer stories to share!), but she also goes above and beyond to teach me how to take better care of my skin. After years of trying everything and anything to get perfect skin, Kim helped me find a really simple and effective skin routine (Biologique Recherche). It was a complete game changer... my skin looks so healthy and I wear minimal make up. I also have to mention she makes a Brazilian virtually painless. She is a PRO. Enough said. I regularly get pedicures there too. The staff is ALWAYS professional but also extremely personable. It's like Cheer's in there- you come once and they treat you like they've known you your whole life. read more

I definitely liked this place. The decor/equipment are quite dated, but the service was really good and quality of mani-pedi is very decent for the price. Loved the extra 10 min foot massage too (paid for it, but totally worth it). Recommended if you are in the area. read more

Very nice and clean mani pedi. Jessica and karen were awesome, they take the time to ask you your name and tell you theirs in a very clear voice which I appreciate. Yes their colors are a little lacking but they use a really great shiny top coat which I've never seen another salon use. Both foot and arm massage were relaxing and appropriately pressured. Everything feels Clean and looks a lot nicer than a lot of the other spas in the area. It was well lit too which is something I don't come across much. I hope to take advantage of one of their facials sometime I really like going into a salon and popping in my ear buds and having the staff understand I'm occupied therefore not into small chat and they did that here! So many points for that They asked me to pay and take out my keys from my purse before painting my hands, that was very thoughtful I believe the owner was who applied my nail polish and she took her time to fix any mistakes $35 for mani pedi w legit massages Will come back read more

I have been here twice for a general manicure and have to say it is always a real pleasure! I moved here from NYC to Burlingame two months ago and was in a desperate search for a nail place. I had no idea where to go. I came here to get my Pink/White tips off and get a general manicure the first time and the manicurist was awesome. She was really sweet and pleasant. Got me refills of my tea! :) The second time, this past Saturday for a manicure, Kim did my nails and she was awesome! Quick, clean, and polished! Definitely make an appointment. They get booked up fast because they are great and offer a lot of services. The staff is very sweet and caring. I definitely recommend this place! read more

Do not get your eyebrows threaded here. The person that does them must not have ever been trained. She used thread on my hairline when I asked only for my eyebrows and then used tweezers on my brows. She never touched the center of my eyebrows with anything. When she was finished they looked worse than before she touched them. More expensive too. $15 for eyebrows. I have had a much better service many other places for $10 read more

The people here are so friendly and the service is just awesome! I got a medi-pedi done here a little while ago and it was just amazing. Kim also has great facial products that I order by the shipload before I head back down to SoCal! Kim's is always a must when I'm in town! read more

Kim's perfect skin and nails is my favorite place to get my nails done in Burlingame and my favorite place to get my eyebrows waxed - period. If I don't have time to go to Kim's I will go without my brow wax. For some reason this is the only place I've been too that doesn't make me break out after they wax me. Those little bumps and redness framing your eyebrows after you go to some places is NOT a cute look. read more

I made an appointment while in town for business. Kim was the absolute sweetest and took such great care of me. I got a Brazilian, gel mani, and eyelash tint. The price was very affordable and I couldn't have been happier with the service. I can't wait to try out the skin care line they carry. read more