$600+ for a 60 minute facial in a bad part of Jersey City where you can be paying half the price in literal Manhattan??? Are high powered attorneys even billed at this rate?? Insanity Giving facials isn't a rarified skill. This is grossly overcharged. I looked at the prices and had to leave a review read more

I just called and the owner refused to book an appointment when I said I didn't know what I wanted. I'm sorry, your website says that our technicians will evaluate your skin and help you with what you need. I'm a 40something mom who was looking to treat myself to a facial after COVID and I need HELP with my skincare, that is why I was calling. I was shy about seeking help and now you just pushed me further back into that hole. It was honestly the rudest experience I have had with a service provider in Jersey City. I have a young sounding voice and she must have instantly decided I was not material for her services or could afford the price tag. Well lady, you are wrong. Good luck to you. I would never treat a potential customer the way you treated me. read more

I was completely blown away by the quality of service and products here. Before my appointment I observed the owner delighting her patrons with knowledge and wine, and after my treatments I was happy to receive the same outpouring of hospitality! We talked about everything from skin to the meaning of life before hugging goodbye like long lost sisters. I'd never had my feet washed in a copper bowl before a message until coming here. There was something so intimate about this detail that it's still floating around my head weeks later. The massage itself was more than I'd expected to be honest. I don't usually get the issue I come in with RESOLVED, but here that's what happened. I expected to feel better but I didn't expect the total elimination of the knots in my neck. The very last thing he did was a stretch of my arm behind my back while on my stomach that was made possible by the 60 minutes of warming and loosening my body. The stretch was combined with holding a pressure point on each side which was so exactly right the knot released and melted away in that moment. Color me impressed. The facial came complete with THOROUGH extractions. She didn't skimp, rush or ignore any detail on my face. read more

I have had dozens of facials over the years, and when I relocated to the NYC/NJ area, I was on the hunt for someone in my area. I overwhelmed by the number of spas, so I started with the highest Yelp reviews, sticking as close to my house as possible, which included Downtown Jersey City as well as Lower Manhatten. After a lot of trial and error, I found Najat. Consider yourself lucky if you find her too. Over the last two years, I have had several facials and peels ( a few brow waxes as well) with Najat, and she is, hands down, the best esthetician I have ever encountered. I have always used great skincare products ( Erno Lazlo, Dr. Dennis Gross, Yonka, Skin Ceuticals, etc.). I have taken pretty good care of my skin, i.e., always wash my face before bed, etc., but after my incredible results at Zahara, I doubled down and started using her line of skincare. Najat works with her longtime chemist on the formulations, many of which she's had for many years. They are organic and free from all the fillers and junk you get, even with super high-end lines like La Mer (which made me break out). She is magic. Her products are incredible and have changed my skin. My skin was pretty good before, but now it's the best it's ever looked. I use her Milky Way cleanser, both her Vitamin C and Lactic and Retinol resurfacing serums, Juvatinol a few times a week, eye cream daily and Le Creme de Zahara. Her Cherry Peel is my absolute favorite mask - you can eat it. Literally. Her products are on the expensive side, and it was a big step for me, but I've found that they last a very long time. I replace every 3-4 months. Cost per use is definitely on par with what I was spending before, and the results are amazing. I selfishly have not written a review until now. I am moving away and felt like I should let the next lucky person (or people) find her too. Lucky for me, I can purchase her products on her website and still come to see her a couple of times a year when I'm in town. I've attached a picture. You'll never guess how old I am. Najat might tell you if you ask. :-) read more

Zahara Day Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Najat is amazing!! I have just started to visit recently and just after my second treatment I can already see the results! Najat is helping to even out my skin tone and minimize my pore size. I suffer with hormonal acne, pcos and clogged pores. Najat has worked her magic and my skin feels amazing I recommend the cleanser, brightening serum, spf and cherry facial products! read more

Simply the BEST! It all starts from the moment you walk in the door from the cozy beautiful decor to the relaxing aroma in the air and the services are amazing. Najat has beautified me and my skin, she's a true healer and has an amazing soul I love her personality and the connection we've established. She cares about what you want and what direction you are headed in with your skin and will always be honest with you. The Zahara skin care line is like gold for your skin and developed by Najat. It's changed my skin drastically from someone who wore makeup everyday for years to only wearing it on special occasions this is a huge deal for me, my confidence, and my skin. Thank you Zahara this means so much to me. read more

I just left my first facial with Najat - and it was fantastic. My face has life again! It wasn't like a regular facial where sometimes I don't even think they cleanse my skin good enough before putting on product. She took her time to get to know my skin and create a customized treatment for me. She gave a deep cleanse, took her time on extractions, added in stress relief massage, etc. I love her down to earth style and holistic approach to skincare. It was such a pleasure getting to know her - what a beautiful person on the inside and out! Can't wait to come back for my next one. read more

Amazing! I got my facial done before my wedding and it was beyond perfect! The owner explained everything in detail and she was the kindest, positive, really awesome soul! After my facial, which left my skin feeling like a baby, I got a massage and it was unbelievable! Every knot in my body was worked on and I left feeling like new. I'm coming back for future facials and their organic line. Thank you for making me look my best for my wedding, every one noted the glow in my skin... thank you! read more

This review is way overdue. I have been going to Zahara Day Spa for over a year now, and it's changed my life. My skin was congested, dehydrated, and just plain dull until I discovered Najat and her magic touch. My skin now looks amazing! Thanks to regular facials, I've thrown out my foundations and concealers, and am happy to show off my bare skin to the world. Now, the actual experience of having the facials is something that I must highlight. Najat is a woman with a heart of gold. Her standard of care is unparalleled, and her passion for delivering the best in class service is evident in my every interaction with her. I highly recommend Zahara Day Spa - it's an incredible, transformative experience that you do not want to miss out on! read more

I love Najat!! She fixed my skin before my wedding day !! She is an awesome person.

Thank you Nazaret for the delicious deep tissue massage!!! I'm floating right now. Will definitely be back!

I got acne facial done by najat .. the service is amazing . I had bad congestion all over my face but thanks to Najat the congestion is all gone and my face feels soft and is glowing . I was scared to go for a facial during this time but the place is so clean and najat usually takes only customer per day and sanitizes the room well after use . Thanks a lot najat !! read more

WARNING: Be careful with getting a massage here. After my friend got an incredible facial she was raving about Zahara, like so many reviewers here, and recommended I go for a massage. I have been getting massage for 15 years and even dated a massage therapist, so I can say with confidence that I know what is proper practice and what is not. The "therapist" was not only unprofessional in her massage technique but also believed herself to be a chiropractor. After attempting to "crack" my back and shoulders, I ended the massage immediately and complained to the owner. If I had wanted my back cracked in any way I would have gone to a doctor in the first place. The owner "fired" the therapist on the spot and then begged me not to sue. Weeks later I find out that the "therapist" is STILL giving massage there. I am shocked by all the positive reviews on Yelp for this place. I will never go back and cannot recommend this spa to anyone. Shame that yet another DTJC boutique has turned out to be a sham establishment, like so many others. Save yourself the trouble and pain, go across the river and get your services from professionals. read more

This was probably one of the best massage experiences I've had in a while. Ive had a few massaged in my time and enjoyed them - but this experience I not only got my aches to feel better but also felt like I was pampering myself. The treatment by everyone there really made that happen. Najat, the owner and aesthetician, is great. She is very out going, fun and makes you feel comfortable right away. The spa itself is very clean and has a relaxing atmosphere. Lois did my massage and one I told him what was bothering me he went to town. Before you start everyone gets a nice warm foot scrub to get things started and you have great essential oils to choose from. He uses those oils and has you inhale them deeply a few times to help you calm down. It was great. As far as the massage, you can tell Lois knows what he is doing. He did an awesome full body massage and really focused on the areas he found problematic. It hurt so good. They have tea, water, coffee before and snacks while you wait - and have a bottled water waiting for when you get out of your treatment room, as in Lois was waiting for me with water in hand. The place is a little pricier than other places but the service and treatment you get make it well worth it. Excited to try their facials and other treatments they offer soon! read more

I have been seeing Najat for about a year now for my facials & I will never go anywhere else. Even though Zahara is located in Jersey City & I live in Manhattan (where there is a competitive, saturated market for day spas) I still do the reverse commute to see Najat. I have breakout prone, combination skin. I had gone to other establishments for facials & have used an array of products but still was not seeing the results I was hoping for. The improvement in my skin regarding tone, texture, clarity, & evenness since seeing Najat is amazing. She customizes my facials to what my skin needs. I am also able to get microdermabrasion, which I love, & have thorough extractions. I prefer more of a clinical facial which is what I am able to get with Najat. The products available at Zahara, created by Najat, are all awesome. I use a number of her products which are made entirely of organic, natural ingredients. The price points are reasonable as well considering the quality of what you are purchasing. This is a "mom & pop" type of establishment, complete with quirks. I personally prefer that. I will take Zahara, a place with soul, over a lackluster run-of-the-mill place anyway. Beyond everything I mentioned above, I also just really like Najat. She has a heart of gold. Visit Zahara if you want what is best for your skin & some laughs with Najat to boot. You will not be disappointed! read more

Called to make an appointment since I had a spa finder/spa wish gift card. After booking the appointment I was told they no longer accept this gift card. Why are you still on their website then? Shouldn't someone from your establishment call and get your name removed? read more

Zahara Day Spa - They show up on Spa Wish site but when I called to use the gift card they said they no longer accept it. - Day Spas Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Based on the reviews decided to book an appointment for a much needed massage. SO glad that I did. Luis was fantastic. He is a professional, and mindful. I was really stiff and full of tension. After one hour I felt SO much lighter and relaxed. When it was over, I wished I had booked the 90 mins session. I will be back in the next few weeks so Luis can continue to work through my knots. Also, I liked the texture and feel of the oils that were used during the hot stone massage. Can't explain it except that it was soothing and smooth and absorbed well into the skin. Zahara is a little gem. It has a warm and cozy atmosphere and has a holistic post of view. read more

I have been coming to this place since over a year now and every time the experience is awesome! I also used to travel from Manhattan last year to come to this place. Najat actually cares about your skin and does not try to sell you stuff which is common at other spas. She puts effort in cleaning your face and making sure it is okay and guides you on what to do and what not to do. read more

I have been going to Zahara for about three years now. Zahara is the best thing ever happend to my skin. I started seeing Najat couple of months before my wedding and the way my skin transformed after that is just miraculous!! I used to have acne and dark spots on my face.I love love love love this place . Three years down the line I still use her products and go to her for maintenance, the acne hasn't come back yet. I am pregnant now and she takes care of all of my breakouts and acne due to these harmones. My face looks clear n glowy all the time. The prenatal massages here are god send to me. Entire my first tri I used to get this monsterous headaches. I used to take a lot of tylenol. I started visting Louis for a massage once every two weeks and the headaches are gone. I just wished I started earlier. I am into my third trimester now, and it came with lot of rib and leg issues. Last week I couldn't get out of my bed because of the leg pain. I called up Zahara and they were so so understanding and gracious to call in another certified prenatal masseuse as Louise out on vacation. My ribs and legs are lot better now. Mona and Najat are so accomdating and always makes it work for me according to my timings or events. I attribute all my beautiful wedding pics and now maternity pics and my clear skin to these ladies. I am glad to be a part of Zahara Family and love these ladies to the core read more

Wonderful massage experience! I can't believe this little gem is here in Jersey City- would highly recommend!

The massage was very good and skillful. Luis did a great job, and was very polite. I felt all the knots untied and left feeling refreshed.

Zahara Day Spa, a jersey city gem. My entire body, mind, and spirit feels rejuvenated, energized, fresh and beautiful, and it's all thanks to Najat Hafdi, my Moroccan healer. I highly suggest going to the Zahara Day Spa to experience the love and magic that transforms you the minute you step inside. Extremely knowledgable about skincare, she will look at your skin and do just the right thing to bring out the glow and remove the toxins. I trust her completely. She is the gem!! Go! before she gets totally booked up. read more

Had an amazing 90 minute massage with Carmen, she was attentive and her service does not disappoint. I will definitely come back again.

I was completely blown away by Luis's 60 min massage. Not normally being a massage person, I was a little skeptical about this present from my husband at first, but I'm now a total convert. Luis was professional, caring, and extremely skillful, helping focus on problem areas - a couple days later and my shoulders feel much better! It was a wonderful experience at a lovely little spa and I am going to try to make it back. read more

This place is very unassuming. It doesn't seem like it belongs in its neighborhood. Completely different environment as you walk in and the owner is super nice and energetic. I'm the type of girl who goes to Chinatown to get massages where you can hear what's going on in the next room and they time the massages down to the second on their iphones. So this was definitely a nice change. I love that they did aromatherapy albeit a bit strange to me in the beginning. I had a lady massage therapist who seemed a little iffy about what she was doing, but the massage was good. I'm used to those massages where they really just get in there and I have bruises the next day. But this massage was very relaxing and lovely. I still have tension in my back and neck, which is to be expected since I'm a dentist, but I feel rejuvenated nonetheless. read more

My husband and I were given a gift certificate to Zahara as a wedding gift and it took us almost an entire year to finally use it. I'm so sad we waited so long! Our massages were relaxing and the staff were all friendly and masters of their craft. Will definitely be going back soon! read more

Clean, warm and inviting location. Nestled in the heart of JC's up and coming neighborhoods. Easy to locate. Walking distance from Grove Street Path. Friendly staff (greeted me by name, asked about my preferences). Incredibly knowledgable esthetician. Loved that they did not push products or services. Reasonable prices. Walked away with a great feeling, and warm glow. Will definitely be going back. read more

Najat is someone extremely special. I moved to the neighbourhood and looked for a waxing lady and found her... lucky lucky me. If you need a waxing, a pampering, a facial, an anything, go go go go to her. read more

Najat is a life changer. Her standard of care is exceptional and her products are made with equal parts magic and love. I was having an episode of stress-induced cystic pimples just before my wedding and I called Najat less than a week before the ceremony. She made room in her schedule immediately and took care of me with a gentle-but-miraculously-effective facial. The blemishes were gone; my skin was glowing. She then sent me on my honeymoon with a collection of products and my skin has never looked so good. I now see her regularly. If you take nothing else from this review, know this: Najat is a miracle worker, taking skin care to a celestial level. read more

This spa is amazing! The minute you enter you feel like you transported to a tranquil haven. I got a 90 min body treatment and my skin and body feels refreshed from head to toe. Highly recommend this place to all! read more

I found this place during my lunch hour. The place is unassuming from the outside...but once you walk in, total gem!!! I desperately needed my eyebrows done and was quite hesitant to try just anyone. I'm super picky about who does my brows. I usually go to an eyebrow expert in the city who is AMAZING! But since traveling to the city isn't always ideal, I decided to give this place a try. I was not disappointed! Najat was great! She took the time to listen to what I wanted and explained what she was doing throughout. I will definitely be going back for some facials and a massage! read more

The owner is a nightmare! My mother in law got the entire family gift certificates to get massage and facials and we soon realized that this was a small location that wouldn't allow for all of us to come together for an experience. My husband drove me a year later to try to schedule my facial and she said that my gift card expired however there's a law that gift cards don't expire until after many years. When I shared the law she made excuses after excuses and told me that the main person wouldn't be able to do my facial and if I wanted the main person to do my facial I would have to pay a difference of $250+ My mother in law spent over $3k and it all went down the toilet. With this ladies nasty energy I didn't there let her touch my face. I found another place after this and my facial was everything. Unfortunately this person was so rude and greedy. It's been a few years and it still doesn't sit well with me. She robbed our family read more

I have gone to many estheticians throughout the years and - BY FAR - Najat is THE BEST! She is a gifted skin healer! Najat will customize her services to the client's needs. The end result is always the same ~ healthy, radiant and flawless skin! Najat is also very supportive post-appointment to guide you through the skin care regimens she creates for each client. Your skills are a true gift, Najat! I am grateful our paths have crossed! read more

Had a facial done here and it was great. The owner and the girl who did the facial was so nice and made me feel so comfortable. The girl did such an amazing job. I felt so good after it was done. I would definitely recommend this spa. The owner is truly a very nice person. Thank you for the great experience. Also bought her cleanser product and I Love it. My face feels so clean. read more

I very much enjoyed my first visit. Luis was thorough, knowledgeable and kind. The young lady who took care of me at desk was warm and welcoming. I look forward to seeing them both again. read more

I used to love this place. First time I came 4 years ago and had amazing chemical peel with Najat that costed 225 dollars. The next year I came back it was 295, whuch is ok, half year later I came back it was 390, she didn't grandfathered me and didn't offer any discount as for constant client. This year she priced this service at 590 dollars. Yes, her service works very well, but it works like anywhere else for half price in prime Manhattan right at the train station with many coffee ships around. Zahara is located in hole in the wall in bad part of Jersey city far from any train stops, but charges Park Avenue Manhattan prices! This is just obnoxious! Every year she comes up with an excuse that she offers the double value of the products that you'll get else where! But year to year the products are the same. She told me this time that I should go to manhattan to get same service, that I'll see for myself that it will cost $1000! Well, it's not true!!! I went to the clinic that very well known, has 5 stars reviews and big social following and their chemical peel is $250+ extractions. Plus you don't have to listen to your esthetician complain about her life during the entire session as it happens with Najat every session in Zahara day spa. I leave her place with good skin but drained after her negative attitude. I could care less if it cost decent price, but when you pay 600 for the service it has to be flawless and all about you. Sad, very sad. This way they will end up loosing many people. read more

I got a gift certificate here and I'm so pleased with the service! The owner is super friendly and personable and I got the most amazing and delicious massage (I got the stress relief massage, highly recommend). They are also very thoughtful with their covid procedures which made me feel safe and relaxed the entire time. I will be back! read more

Honestly, there's not much to say. We've both worked with many LMTs, but this was hands down, the best body work my boyfriend and I have ever had. He had Luis and I had Nazare (may be off on spelling, sorry!), both were very professional and knowledgeable. The experience was relaxing, yes, but more importantly, the body work techniques were effective and purposeful. Everyone there was such a gem. We're hoping to make this part of our self care routines, and we can't wait to go back. Worth every penny. Highly recommend! read more

I've been coming here for a few months now for regular facials. Totally worth it. Najat is incredible. She takes her time, customizes facials (she's super knowledgable), and does a terrific job with extractions. My skin has never looked better. I also love that this is a family run business. read more

If you are looking for a high quality facial with excellent organic products this is your place. By far, the most effort I've ever experienced ... and that includes high end luxury spas and hotels in Europe and the US. I was able to get a last min appointment after leaving a message... so it's worth the time to leave a VM if you don't get an answer!!! read more