I have recently completed a total of 3 appointments with Kathleen. She has created eyebrows I have…read morenever really had. Her professionalism, compassion, and skill has rectified a situation that has always caused me great concern and embarrassment. I can't say enough how her consideration for both aspects of the procedure, both medical and visual results, alleviated my apprehension and anxiety, and reassured and comforted me. I am thrilled beyond belief with the results. I recently went swimming and didn't feel self-conscious! I highly recommend Kathleen, her colleagues and her studio.

From the owner: Permanent Makeup by an RN specializing in soft natural looking cosmetic Micropigmentation tattoo…read more and Paramedical Skin Corrective Pigmentation. Do you want to wake up in makeup? ~ Would you like beautiful eyebrows? ~ How about waking up with perfect eyeliner. ~ Beautiful full lips are a reality with permanent makeup tattoo liner or fill. Do you need areola pigmentation after breast surgery? Areola/nipple pigment restoration after mastectomy? AREOLA restoration after mastectomy is my specialty. Do you have scars, vitiligo, bald spots or alopecia? SofTap® Permanent Cosmetics is the most natural way to look your best, 24/7. We specialize in the SofTap® hand method use 100% disposable hand tools to gently and delicately implant permanent color into the skin. This method is minimally invasive, highly controlled, and produces the most natural looks you will ever see in permanent makeup. Kathleen also has extensive training in all types of permanent makeup including machine and hand Microblading methods. Kathleen can give you anything from a soft, virtually undetectable beauty enhancement to a complete pigment reconstruction of areola/nipple or missing eyebrows. Permanent eyeliner is gentle, long-lasting, and permanent lips are soft and full. The results are so natural you have to see it believe it.

i friggin love this place. so many different awesome goodies. last time i went i got some sheep's…read moremilk soap that cured this mysterious rash i had on my chest. i also love the nonna's cookies, the ice cream, and the hair clips.

It was a very Electric City Christmas for many on my shopping list this year, and I have…read moreSchenectady Trading Co. to thank. A welcome addition to the Schenectady small business retail scene, it's very on-brand, and I'm here for it. I was able to get quite a few Schenectady-centric Christmas gifts here, and since I always try to support local makers and businesses first, this shop made it super easy - lots of one-stop-shopping potential. My haul included: - two ornaments for the Christmas trees of my Schenectady born-and-raised sisters who no longer live in the 518 - a cute little crocheted elf for my 5-month old niece made my a local granny - a rather stunning wooden bowl, handmade by a local engineer/former colleague of the owner who parkates in woodworking as a hobby - Electric City themed gifts for my boss, who's a Schenectady guy at heart, including a wooden/metal hybrid bottle opener with "ELECTRIC CITY" boldy branded on the front, a pint glass with a cool 70s-esque, retro font ("ELECTRIC CITY"), matching sticker (for the laptop!), and a coaster, but not just any old boring coaster. This one had an illustrated scene printed on glossy enamel depicting a Schenectady police officer playing basketball with a child. Not only did this fit my theme, but the I knew the coaster I chose (there were several different ones) would be significant because his father is a retired Schenectady cop. I guess the pictures on the coasters were part of a public art project, where Schenectady-themed scenes were drawn and then selected to appear on merchandise for the Greenmarket and other items, like these coasters sold here. This is a rough Cliffs Notes version of the project, but it was cool learning about it, knowing it was part of something bigger and community focused. It's the little touches like that which make gift giving feel so special, and I know I wouldn't have found any of those beautiful, thoughtful, local gifts without a shop like Schenectady Trading Co. It would have been even better if there was a small card with a write up about the art project, so I could have gifted the coaster with a bit more "purpose." I like it when I can include a write up about the artist or project or whatever interesting element might need further explaining to make the gift even more interesting. Aside from my local finds, there's plenty of other merchandise, and items that stuck out were a selection of Tough Traveler bags (hometown favorite!), "Electric City" and "Schenectady, Light Up the World!" apparel, a cool assortment of Schenectady inspired vinyl stickers, chocolates from Schenectady-based chocolate shop, Uncle Sam's, and quite a few other odds and ends. I'm thankful that shops like this exist, backed by business owners who have an appreciation for the city and realize there's a need for some Electric City gift giving magic. Wishing them lots of luck, and excited to see what type of programming the owner has in mind down the road (she hinted on wanting this to be more than a retail shop, with poetry nights and books clubs and other outlets for mental stimulation - bring it on!)

I had my breasts done here last year. I had heard the rumors about these two having botched…read morecosmetic surgery patients. I even met one of them. I didn't listen. Now I am botched, too. In surgery, they did things that I did not consent to, like liposuction. I also did not know that Dr. Schingo, who I had never met, would be doing one breast, and Dr. Fox the other. Let's just say that they clearly have different visions of what looks good, because they do not look remotely similar. Now I have one breast that is too large, with a large areola, and an always-hard nipple that is pointing way off to the side. The other breast is two sizes smaller and has a tiny, flat nipple that points down. Then, underneath the breast that the one doctor did, the stitches completely unzipped, leaving a gaping, excruciating cavity in my breast. I was told by the opposite doctor that I had to go back into surgery to fix it, and I received no pain relief after. (Dr. Fox does not practice evidence-based pain management, which indicates that people heal more quickly from surgery when their pain is properly addressed.) Instead, she lied to me and made fun of me. I sought surgery because I wanted to look and feel better, but I'm so embarrassed about my breasts now. The experience was so traumatic that I had to get treatment for PTSD. I asked for a revision several times and they were not interested. They also never took "after" photos to go with the "before" photos, so they know they messed up. Stay away from these people, or you may end up with frankenboobs or a frankenface as well! (No complaints at all about the staff, who were always kind.)

Doctor Schingo is AMAZING!…read more If you're looking for a place to go for fillers/botox THIS is the place to go. Trust me. I had a horror story experience with fillers with another local plastic surgeon (who had great reviews but turns out he was awful and had no idea what he was doing, be careful..) and Doctor Schingo so kindly took me in and completely fixed everything. Ever since I have been going to him for lip fillers and he is a genius, a true artist when it comes to fillers (and the lips!)!! He really knows what he's doing and makes everything look so natural, and listens and understands what you want. I never even feel a thing. He knows exactly what to do. If you're looking for lip injections, fillers of any kind, non-surgical nose job, Botox, etc I cannot recommend him enough! I haven't been to him for anything more than non-surgical procedures but from what I've heard he is an excellent plastic surgeon as well, and is an expert when it comes to noses! The staff is so friendly as well. I look forward to coming every time I go in. I would go every day if I could, that's how much I love going and seeing him, but I don't have enough body parts to fill with filler. Oh well!

What a great place to browse and shop for any holiday. Makes great gifts to encourage kids at play…read moreat home, or in plays at school and events.

This was my first visit to The Costumer in 6 years, and also my first visit to their new location…read morein Schenectady, at which they've been for about 3 years. They've split their services into 2 sites; the one on Barrett Street focuses more on costume rentals. My visit wasn't for a costume but more for make-up and accessories for a costume, but let me tell you, the costume selection for purchase here is outstanding, taking up a large portion of this larger-than-before site. My purpose here was to seek make-up and accessories, of which they again have a giant inventory. I received great service here. I told them exactly what I was seeking, and within minutes I was given demonstrations and samples of exactly what I wanted - super easy, super fun. When you come here, read all the signs on the doors to find the entrance, as a lot of the doors are locked. The entrance you want is "upstairs" in the back, against the parking lot, the rightmost of all available doors. I was very glad to have re-discovered this store!

Have railroad track scars all over my face from his surgery. This doctor tied his stitches so tight…read moreand They cut into my skin. Left indentations all over my face. Refused to look at my face all three times they came in with complications. This doctor refused to help. Instead of having two scars, I have five scars on my face. I can't believe this guy is even allowed to practice medicine, let alone cut into somebody's face.

Thank you Dr Barach!! Love love love the results of my last visit ! I recently went in for a…read morelittle turn back the time tune up, while I was there I Inquired about lip fillers . I had never ventured down this road before as I have seen plenty of bad Duck lips and didn't want to own a pair myself. Doctor B told me about a new product VOLBELLA. The first and only FDA approved filler that adds subtle volume and softens the appearance of those ugly lip lines that Mother Nature likes to hand out after the age of 45.. Since I'm 47 This got my attention! Along with the fact that it last for up to a year and No Duck lips.. So I went for it, the injection was virtually painless and there was really no down time. The result were better than I could have imagined. My aging lips and those nasty line are just gone. The product left a very natural appearance and I can't even tell that it is in there! Can you say Magic? Next on my list was those dreaded 11s on my forehead and marionette lines .. once again Dr B ,being at the top of his game offered the best solution yet.. Valour like juvederm only much better a small softer product that doesn't leave brushing and can last for up to 1 1/2 years!! I was in!! I'm so happy we used the new products it was by far the best and most natural looking and feeling of any I have experienced. I can't say enough about the new Products and Dr B's expertise.. I always want to look my best for my age.. natural, not Frozen or filled.. no one would ever know I've had anything done .. People tell me all the time that I look younger now than I did 15 years ago.. and I'm aging backwards , lol I always tell them my secret weapon is Doctor Bruce Barach.. Thanks Again Dr. B you are The Bomb!!!

I've been trying to patronize this business since they were in Delmar. The service is awful. I may…read morehave made @10 trips here and only purchased when I was greeted- first time when pregnant, second time when the shoes outweighed the customer service. Went yesterday for the LAST time to prove to my friend that we should boycott. Walked in the door, 4-5 sales associates standing around the register. NO ONE SPOKE to us. We browsed the front, walked to the back and not a simple "hello". I've always suspected that it was because i am black but that's the easy way out. My friend is Korean and they did the same to her (perhaps because she was with me lol). This business is just whack and their selections have declined since the 90s. Save your money, shop elsewhere.

Circles has an amazing selection of high end clothing. A…read moreperfect location in Stuyvesant Plaza.

This place is amazing. It is very clean and overall has a very great atmosphere. As for how my hair…read moreturned out, it is amazing (see photos below). They also care about you more than making a quick buck. I was planning on getting a relaxer but Nicole told me that wasn't necessary based on my hair type. Overall a great experience.

I called to make an appointment. As a new client, I was asked a few questions about what I wanted,…read moreand what times were best. I scheduled something for two weeks out. As soon as I hung up the phone, I received an email confirming the appointment with a click to sync it to my calendar. I received 2 more text messages reminding me of the appointment, the week before and a few days before. I felt like they knew we already. I arrive ontime and Nicole was finishing up a hair consultation. My wait was less than 5 minutes. During my wait, I took in the atmosphere. Clean, Comfortable and with neo-soul playing. It felt like there should be a speak easy in the back room. I was not prepared. I didn't know what hair style I wanted. I explained my habits and desires. Nicole brainstormed with me until we found something that felt right. It was a true hair consultation. Now that she understood my goals, I told her to do whatever she thought was best. I had no idea what color or cut I was going to come out with. But, as I requested she gave me something, professional, colorful and low - maintence. The color was much more than I have ever achieved with SoftSheen-Carson. This was professional! My split ends was gone, dry hair-is now moist, layers and precision describes my blunt cut. But most of all the up keep is easy. I will be going back. This was worth every penny.