Going to supple is such a treat for me. the basic facial includes massage and wonderful products. At $100 the price can't be beat. The estheticians are respectful, knowledgeable and totally not pushy; they're not there to make you buy the products. Couldn't recommend the place more highly. read more

Supple is an amazing place! Fiona is a wonderful and skilled esthetician and every single visit has been pleasant, warm, and comfortable. The store front is beautifully kept and not to mention, all the products they carry work wonders for my face. The facials are absolutely relaxing and my face literally glows. It always feels hydrated, clean and clear. Fiona really does a great job and takes wonderful care of you! I highly recommend! read more

I have had two different facial experiences at Supple, both with Renee. Let me just say that anyone who can totally cleanse all of my pores and do extractions AND who doesn't leave my face looking red and beat-down deserves a serious 5-star shout. Renee rocks, as does the whole Supple experience. The first time I had the Supple Bespoke facial, which was a very basic, gentle facial that did a lot to make my skin glow. Renee is great at extractions--they don't hurt, and she's pretty thorough. Renee also has an amazing touch, and does everything just so--nothing ever pinches, or stings, or anything--and she's also really fabulous at the hand, arm, and shoulder massages. Today I had the Supple Cleansing facial, as my skin was feeling really congested/tired from all this dry, cold weather. She used some cranberry products on my face that smelled sooo good, and they didn't sting or cause any irritation (which is a big deal if your skin is kinda picky, as mine is). If I had any worries that a "cleansing" facial might be too much for my pansy-a** skin, they were immediately lifted when she painted the cranberry heaven-stuff on my face. I just had a facial two hours ago, but you would never be able to tell (no redness at all!). I also really love the products they have for sale. I am a serious devotee of the Ren Biomimetic Lip Honey (um, cannot live without this), and also of the Skinceuticals Antioxidant Lip Repair. These two products really do keep my lips soft and yummy even during cold, dry winter weather. They are also happy to give samples of their products, and I do highly recommend that you sample the products before purchasing if you can, if only to convince yourself that the product really IS that good (which it usually is). A couple other things to know: They accept SpaFinder gift certificates! This is totally awesome. On a chilly winter day, I would probably not go in first thing in the morning for a facial, as the little heater in the room and the one on the bed had not had a chance to heat up yet, so this morning I was just a tad colder than I would have loved. That said, I fully admit that I am a complete cold-wuss. So I'll probably stick to having treatments later in the day unless I'm desperate--or let them know in advance that I'd like the room really, really warm (which I didn't do). They are so nice and accommodating, I am sure this would not be a problem. Love 'em. They are superstars. read more

I have years of facial experience to know that Fiona is simply one of the best. My skin is radiant after her facials and I have to restrain myself from touching my face because it is so soft. She is so kind and her skills are impeccable. The fact that Supple is a family owned business warms my heart because I love talking to her and her mom. These ladies are warm, knowledgeable, and generous which makes going here such a treat. The kindness with which I am treated from day one has always made a lasting impression. I also love their product selection -- sampling products and smelling such delicious scents is a bonus. You will LOVE it here. read more

I loved the convenience of Supple. The tea they offered that day was fantastic..minty. I love minty tea. The facial room was nice and comfy. I can't remember my facialists name but she was nice. She was from Atlanta I think. As far as facials go, it was just fine, lovely. Unfortunately I need to come to grips with my needs and realize that a "simple-gentle" facial is not going to do it for me. I need microdermabrasions and potent glycolic peels, juvaderm and such..lol.!! If u want a nice, relaxing, almost put u to sleep type facial, this is your place. read more

After reading all of the positive reviews here on Yelp, I decided to give Supple a try. I'm so glad I did! Malite (I hope I am spelling her name right) gave me the best facial I've ever had. And Allison was so kind, and made me feel very calm and welcome. These two women know what they are doing, and I will definitely be back! Thank you! read more

I was looking for a good facial regiment in order to get ready for my wedding. I'm thrilled by the quality of service and great products used at Supple. I'm so happy to have found this place that I warmly recommend. Everyone is very professional and friendly. Thanks a lot, I'm grateful customer!! read more

I've been a customer here since Allison opened the business; the place reminds me of a northern European apothecary and I find the atmosphere both soothing and professional. I purchase certain skin products exclusively here; other less expensive things I get elsewhere. I also love the facials and go regularly now. Having read through most of the reviews, I have a couple of suggestions/comments for other customers. First, I would not think it a good idea to park in the Monterey Market parking lot; all the retailers in this area try to work together so they can all prosper, and grocery shoppers need those coveted fast-turnover spaces. There is ample 2-hour street parking within a healthy walking distance of Supple -- try some of the leafy side streets. Secondly, I don't think anyone should feel awkward or put-upon when staff try to sell you skin care products after a facial. If you do not want to have a "sell" visited upon you, simply say so when you start your appointment. In my case, I explain that I am functioning on a fixed income and while I'd love to use their products exclusively, I'd rather spend my money on facials. Surely it is better for Supple to have your business for facials alone than to risk losing facial customers over feelings of awkwardness? Allison, slap me around if you disagree!!!! I am grateful that this classy, professional business exists in my 'hood and I want them to prosper. In my opinion, Supple is operating on a level miles above anything I've encountered in San Francisco or Marin. read more

Kylie was great this week in helping me understand my skin type and selecting products that will work for me to keep my skin clean and hydrated. The cooling mask she chose was a welcome relief after a prolonged but necessary extraction process and the neck and shoulder massage was a reminder that I need to do this more often! Thanks Kylie and the friendly staff at Supple. I'll be back! read more

This place is easy to find. I would suggest parking at the market parking lot, located across the street. If you can, avoid going through Ashby during rush hour. PROS -Allison (the owner) is quite sweet and pleasant to speak with -Calm and clean environment -Price is average -Product selection is huge! There's something for everyone. I highly recommend the Blue Flame Mask by Astara, if you have oily skin. It works so great. I, once used it as a spot treatment and within 3 days, my enormous pimple was gone and no acne mark left behind. -Treatment room is to die for. It's pink and a very large space. It's the largest I have seen, thus far. -Great "Specials"... I took advantage of their March special, which was $45 for a mini-facial CONS -No email or phone call to remind you of your upcoming appointment -Bad clean up job... I left with stuff on my hairline. -Malite mentioned a few times that she has a huge following and I should come back for a full facial. Seriously!? That is not something I want to hear and that will not encourage me to come back. I don't know about unprofessional, but it was absolutely unnecessary -Their credit card machine was broken, so I had to provide them with my cc number and they were going to charge me the following day. I wish they would've let me know in advance and I would've brought in cash, instead of leaving them my cc number, which I was not happy with. Also, I did not like the fact that I had to verbally tell Malite what her tip was going to be. It was awkward and I was pressured to give more than I felt she deserved. I wish they would place a gratuity box in the treatment room, so the customers can leave the appropriate amount without feeling awkward. Overall this place was OK. I would visit again if I had a different esthetician. **Edited 4/8/2010** I was contacted by Allison and she kindly explained why so many things went wrong during my visit. I was so surprised because I usually receive nasty emails from the owners or workers after leaving a bad review. This just confirms that she truly is a sweet person and truly cares for her business. This earned them an extra star. I am going to re-visit the place. Hopefully, everything will go well. I'll update my review after my visit. read more

I'm very neurotic about my skin. I obsess over every little pore, pimple and imperfection on my face. I'm always on the lookout for the newest skin care products and treatments to get my skin as close to perfection as possible. On that note, the ladies at Supple are absolutely lovely. I notice the small little details in their customer service and it definitely makes a difference for me. For one, every time I go in, they welcome me by my name. They also serve tasty water which I'm told has lemon in it. Futhermore, the treatment room is cozy, quaint and cute. They have a nice big fluffy bed and they ask you if the temperature is comfortable enough for you. There's a nice quote book on the table for customer's to read and I highly recommend going through it because a lot of the quotes are inspirational. They also play relaxing, soothing music throughout your treatment. They carry tons of great natural, indie, less known skin care lines such as Arcona(highly recommended), Ren, Astara and Weleda. I have oily, acne-prone skin so I did the Deep Cleanse facial which uses Ren and Arcona products. I noticed that most of the products they use on their clients can be purchased in the studio. So I suggest if you really like a certain mask or cream the facialist puts on you, ask her to get it for you to purchase or sample at home. The ladies at Supple really got me hooked on the Ren Mayblossom balancing cleansing gel and Omega3 overnight lipid renewal serum which were used during my treatment. Also, like another reviewer mentioned, the hot towel they use between masks/treatments during the facials is great and really helps open ups my pores. The only reason I couldn't give them 5 stars is the price. These facials are not cheap, but I think they are largely worth the price. The facials at Supple are not conventional. So if you prefer natural, chemical free products I highly recommend you check Supple out! read more

Wow! Facials are not usually my favorite thing in life - I usually opt for a massage - but the facials at Supple are soooo relaxing and decadent, I was on a different planet by the time I left. I've had a couple of facials at the Claremont, and felt that the estheticians were more interested in selling me products than providing a pleasurable experience. The single treatment room means there is no intrusive noise through the walls. The atmosphere is beautiful - candlelight, minimalist decor, a nice carafe of water waiting when you're through... read more

I had a wonderful experience at Supple! Trudi gave me the loveliest facial and I left feeling refreshed and renewed. The products are amazing, the space is gorgeous and the staff lovely. Cannot wait to go back read more

Being New to the Berkeley area we live down the street - I love this Hopkins area - it's the perfect MAIN STREET USA scenario. I discover this skincare place I'm very passionate about doing business in our neighborhood. My experience was excellent had Alison take care of me - super nice and recently grad from the Aveda School in SF. She was up to take with all the latest skincare info. They are not pushy with selling you their products (big turnoff). Pity they only have one treatment room - high recommendations! Hopkins is a great little secret - after go grab a slice of pizza at the Goia and get a wine bottle for home later at the Northbrae Bottle Shop. read more

I love this place! The staff is really friendly and the facials are awesome. I just got the deep cleanse facial with Renee and my skin is glowing! She is really knowledgeable about skin care and gave me lots of feedback and advice. I love that they use natural skin care lines like Arcona and Ren. You don't have to worry about harsh chemicals irritating your skin. It's a very relaxing experience and the extractions are gentle yet thorough. Highly recommend! read more

I was introduced to the Arcona skin care line by an esthetician that gave me the outmost care at Supple Integrative Skin Care under its former owner. The best skin care line for my skin so far. My experience was relaxing and soothing, and my skin glowed there after for a good amount of time continuing the regimen she recommended. I would go every week if I could. read more

The spa is exquisite -- perfectly designed, immaculately maintained, deeply soothing. The products are fabulous and the treatments did wonders for my skin. My esthetician had angel hands. It was divine. So 3 stars: when I arrived, the receptionist ignored me while complaining at length to a client about her expensive air tickets to France. I wandered around the spa, served myself tea, sat at the bar .... blatantly ignored for so long (only 3 of us in the spa), that I actually wondered if I had the wrong day. Only when the esthetician emerged (she ran late with previous client -- no problem) did the receptionist end her personal conversation and acknowledge me -- to give me paperwork! By the time I finished the paperwork and got on the table, it was easily 15 minutes into my appointment. Again, no problem, as it was thoroughly restful just being in the spa. EXCEPT that the esthetician ended the appointment right on time -- shaving 15 minutes off my facial. Even after we confirmed that I ordered the 75 minute facial, the spa charged me full price -- $95 for only a 60 minute facial. Since then I have gone back to the Sothys salon in SF, receiving superb service, full treatment time and proper charges -- $130 for a 2 hour treatment. You do the math. Supple is absolutely lovely. If only the desk service matched... read more

The best beauty place in the Bay Area! I love everything about Supple. The salon is always super clean and organized, the stuff is very knowledgeable about the beauty products they sell and use for their services. Denitsa is simply awesome with facials and waxing. I definitely recommend the place for receiving a top notch beauty care!! read more

Oh my, I am in seventh heaven after a visit to Supple. Amazing products - like the so perfect line from Alice & Astrid - here is a list from their site: www.suppleintegrative.com/products.htm read more

Just thinking about this place relaxes me. It's bright, beautiful and clean. All the products are thoughtfully sourced. I try to get in for a facial every month and it's something I really look forward to. I've only ever had the most basic facial, it's dreamy so I can't even imagine how lovely the other packages are. Highly highly recommend! read more

I had my first Supple experience tonight, a facial with Renee. It was wonderful! Renee is gentle, incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and effective. I've had other facials and left feeling like I had practically been beat up from the extractions. But not with Renee! My skin feels really clean and nourished and she really listened to my concerns and customized the treatment to best meet my needs. To top off the experience, I had a lovely conversation with the owner Alison on the way out. I am a huge proponent of supporting local businesses and am glad that Supple is part of the North Berkeley neighborhood. I will definitely be going back and look forward to trying out their other services as well. read more

For anyone with problem or congested skin, you know how important it is to get a facial by someone you can trust to do a good, thorough job, and it doesn't hurt if the surroundings and location offer an added bonus of beauty, relaxation, and accessibility. Supple offers all that and more. Malite, whom I love getting my facials with, has years of experience and an instinct and intuition you can't learn, and is rare to come across. She isn't pushy with conversation and prefaces your treatment with a question about what kind of experience you would like, and if you say you just want to relax, then you absolutely will and can lie there in silence. But if you do want to talk, Malite is an awesome person to talk to. Allison, the owner and receptionist, carries all natural and organic products at supple, and both Allison and Malite will explain to you what product would work best for your skin, but they don't pressure you to buy them. I personally did, and use them every day, and with my teenage oily skin, i have yet to have any of the major breakouts that I used to get before I started getting my facials at supple earlier this year. For any Berkeley students out there, this place is really easy to get to, all you have to do is hop on the 9 down from Shattuck, and there's basically a stop out front. Its right across the street from Monterey Market which carries fresh, local, and organic food. And each time after I get my facial, I go and do my shopping there. My face is never blotchy or red, and I had never before gotten one where I didn't feel the need to rush home and hide my face. Supple is one of the best places out there, and if you are in need of a facial, waxing, or any other spa related need, or you just want to get quality products, then i wholeheartedly recommend it! read more

Supple is amazing! I got a facial here a year ago and have been DYING to move back to the bay just to get my favorite facial! The products they use are amazing- natural & organic. Unlike most facials, where you come out red, puffy, and looking like a hot mess-- you can literally go out on the town after a facial from supple. I had the most beautiful glow on my face and felt so amazing! I can't wait to go back in less than a week!! read more

I found Supple on Yelp when I was desperately seeking advice on a horrible skin development. I had some sort of dermatitis thing going on. It was like psorasis and rosacea in one and I could find no relief...my skin was on fire! I sought the advice from two different aestheticians before I met Allison the owner of Supple. Allison talked to me about my skincare regimen, my lifestyle, the history of my skin, my diet etc., etc. After a 90 min conversation, she choose 7different products for me to take home. The relief was immediate and the condition (knock on wood) has not returned. Seven months later, I have finally ventured out to get facials. Charlotte has done two facials for me and she is WONDERFUL. Of all the facials I've ever had in my life, she is the most thorough but the most gentle aesthetician I've known. I have a third appointment already booked :) I feel very lucky that I found Supple and hope that my review encourages others to try out this neighborhood shop. There is no hard sell, the products are very high quality and the overall service is outstanding! read more

If you want to treat yourself to something special, or if you just consider getting a great facial to be an important part of caring for your skin on a regular basis, I highly recommend you check out Supple Integrative Skincare on Hopkins St. This is a wonderful, soothing spa environment that offers a variety of great facial treatments as well as many incredibly lovely organic creams, lotions and soaps. I had a facial from Malite and found her to be very professional, warm and knowledgeable; it was a calming experience and my skin felt amazing afterwards! The owner Alison is gracious and welcoming, with super high standards around skincare, and she has an impeccable eye for beauty and design. She has created a lovely, relaxing oasis in North Berkeley. Check it out! read more

Supple is wonderful. I received a gift certificate here for my birthday and enjoyed every minute of my experience redeeming it. The women who work there are professional, kind and funny. My facial was excellent and my skin definitely improved as a result. My only reason for not giving 5 stars is because it is so darned expensive it would be hard to go here regularly...but as a splurge, Supple is great. read more

I feel I must add an update, now that I've moved to Seattle. I have searched, in vain, for a spa that does facials that have the value and expertise of Supple. There is nothing that comes close in either category. If I could give Supple a six-star rating, I would! I just spent $130 for a 30 minute facial here in Seattle in a bright room with no exfoliation or any extractions, no massage, nothing. Blah. I miss Supple! read more

What a great selection of products!! The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable about the products (all the best brands) so they can tell you not only what you will like, but will work best for your skin. I'm obsessed with the Dr. Hauschka facial steam bath (use it before putting on a masque at home), everything Ren (which is paraben free) and the entire Arcona line (you MUST try the Basic Five kit- Nora helped me find my type and my skin looks and feels absolutely AMAZING, also the green papaya masque). I haven't tried the spa services yet... but I'm totally getting one here next time I have hankering for a facial! read more

I am a huge fan of Supple. Such a chic apothecary- and bonus!- an immaculate, welcoming spa treatment room. I have bought so many products here I can't recall them all- love the brands they carry- Ren, In Fiore, International Orange, Skin Ceuticals, Dr. Hauschka, etc. And I've always had wonderful experiences with the owner and the staff. I've told all my friends about it (now they're hooked!) and will continue to do so... LOVE Supple!! read more

Renee rescued me! I had the Antioxidant C+ facial, which I needed for my super-dry skin as well as a sudden patch of eczema. Renee listened to my concerns, including my cost-consciousness, and did a fantastic job! My skin immediately felt softer and firmer and the eczema was gone within 2 days of the facial. Renee also recommended some great products with samples and used zero pressure in terms of trying to sell me on anything. I highly recommend Supple. The entire experience is a treat - and a necessity in my opinion. read more

I've had issues with my skin since I was teenager, so I have spent many years frequenting many, many spas and came across many estheticians. By far, my experience at Supple has been THE best and my skin has honestly never looked better. It's in a fabulous location, street parking is ample and the staff is so kind. They also have great products! Renee is an absolute skin saver. She is incredibly kind, knowledgable and I completely trust her with my skin. She also happens to be a genuine person and that is really important when it comes to finding someone to care for something so many of us spend so much time and money on! read more

This place is excellent. Nice setting, immaculately clean, and wonderful facial services. Both the women who were working there when I went were lovely. Also, in a quieter section of Albany with easy street parking. I'll definitely be back. read more

I love everything about Supple -- whether for a truly excellent, thorough, rejuvenating facial; or to find the best in plant-based, organic skincare products; or to consult with the East Bay's best estheticians. They are very knowledgeable, patient, and experienced. The store itself is so appealing, fragrant, and calming. A real find tucked away in North Berkeley's cool Hopkins Street neighborhood. read more

I enjoyed my facial - it was relaxing and pleasant. The room, the music, the massage were all nice. Unfortunately, I did not feel like my skin looked much better after the treatment than before it (possibly because I chose the most gentle facial?) I had better looking pores after some simple home remedies (like honey and eggs). It also seems like I still have some blackheads left :( (the aesthetician explained that I have unbalanced skin so that even after the steam&mask it is hard to do extractions..) Overall, I still liked the facial and the aesthestician, Renee. The part after the facial was a bummer - I was not able to find any products satisfying my criteria - organic, almost unsented, ranked well on cosmeticsdatabase. I like to research ingredients and am pretty anal when it comes to skincare products. I think Alison thought my criteria were unreasonable (my understanding is that she believes that one should not read too much stuff on the web and over-research) and I could feel her irritation as I found faults with some ingredients, the smell etc... After 3-4 products they offered did not quite work for me, I felt she became quite impatient, trying to wrap it up quickly. I did not get any samples. Btw, If you see some promotion on yelp, jump on it, I saw one promotion when I booked my appt, but it was gone by the time I came in for the appt. read more

I just had the best facial I've ever had - and that's based on forty years of facials in NYC and the SF Bay Area. My skin normally feels tight, dry and a little rough. Now it's clear, dewy and smooth. Amazing! Fiona is professional, knowledgeable, and attentive. At other salons it drives me crazy when aestheticians leave the room for what feels like forever while the steam or masks are doing their thing. At Supple the aesthetician stays in the room the whole time. During the steam, Fiona gave a neck and shoulder massage that was worth the price of admission by itself, and while a mask was working she massaged by arms and hands. I felt pampered, indulged, relaxed. Supple has a lovely storefront - impeccably clean and uncluttered. That, along with beautiful colors and decor, and a warm and welcoming staff brighten my mood the moment I walk in the door. I've been told by a number of dermatologists that my skin is very sensitive, and experience bears that out. I used to leave spas with rashes and irritation that took days to settle down. Fiona asked lots of questions to be sure she wouldn't use products or techniques that might irritate my skin. It worked like a charm. From a health standpoint, I'm very particular about chemicals in products. I was pleased to purchase products made of natural ingredients, and free of parabens and phthalates. They're not inexpensive but they work, a little goes a long way, and they really last. I highly recommend Supple Integrative Skin Care and feel lucky that such a special spa is in my area. read more

I had a good experience for my first trip to Supple. I had the Holistic Glow facial and it did leave my skin feeling renewed and glowy. I wasn't blown away beyond measure like many reviewers, but I will definitely be back soon for another great facial. The products they use are unbelievable, and I'm a huge fan of in fiore in particular. They sell a lot of hard to find products and are very knowledgable about natural skin products. There was no hard sell, just an informative post-facial chat. read more

Two words: Just go. I had a facial here earlier this week with Megan. The whole experience was really lovely from start to finish. The facial itself was probably the best I've ever had - relaxing, gentle, serious business extractions with some seriously amazing skin products. It's not the cheapest place in the area but it's worth every penny! read more

Just had my first facial with Allyson and am beyond happy with the results. I've been struggling with hormonal breakouts and a lot of inflammation that Allyson was able to soothe and help balance. Not to mention her incredible neck and shoulder massage and wealth of knowledge. Thank you Allyson!! read more

I have searched for years for skin care products to soothe Rosacea and I am ecstatic to report I have found something that works. I write this review in hopes someone else struggling with this irritating and worrisome skin condition might experience the same relief. Supple sells a really wonderful product line that truly calms and balances Rosacea skin. The products feel and smell nice, and I am very happy with the quality and efficacy of the line. (I have been using them for over a year now). I had no luck with the Kaiser Dermatology Dept., and tried many other products online research yielded to no avail. I am really thankful to have found Supple and their very knowledgeable staff. This is a great example of how a small business, in community, works to bring quality products to the marketplace. Alison and the staff at Supple also offer consultations for people who would like help with skin care issues, and I am confident all of their products are of the highest quality. They sell excellent sun screens, offer exquisite facials, and are a top-notch resource for skin care. read more

All I can say is LOVEEE! I love going to Supple so much, their staff and products are wonderful. Charlotte is encredible and has really helped me overcome skin issues. This place is truely a treat. read more