My daughter came here for her first bikini wax. I had spoken to Marika and she had answered all of…read moremy questions since I have never personally had a wax. I felt very comfortable with her working on my teenager. My daughter had a very good experience and liked her a lot. She plans on returning. They are located right on the corner of High St and Cumberland Ave. there is parking on the High St side.

Called in for eyebrow coloring and waxing. Alisha was very kind and personable. Felt like I had…read moreknown her for a long time! My eyebrows looked great afterwards! Looking forward to continued services at Marika Alisha Skin Care. The establishment was super cute, clean, and the vibe was very relaxing.

This place is great! They offer the full spa experience with comfy robes and a sauna to try out…read morewhile relaxing. I especially love their pedicure services because they use single use, or sterilized tools to maintain clean standards that are lacking in most other pedicure places.

I received a Radiance Renewal Micro-Treatment with Jill, which is a 40 minute peel suited for all…read moreskin types. Arrive 15 mins early to put on your robe and sandals, wait in the lounge area with complimentary water and tea, before heading back to your pristine and dark treatment room. Service was professional and friendly, the treatment felt great and relaxing, and the facilities at Nine Stones are unbeatable!

I had my first facial at Beauty Mark yesterday with Vanessa, and it was magical! I have been very…read morefortunate over the years to have experienced several different types of facials, as I was a flight attendant and had the opportunity to travel to many different cities. Vanessa is lovely, extremely knowledgeable and a delight to spend time with. This was the best facial I have ever had ( including South Korea where K beauty is everything!) I was greeted by Lexie who couldn't have been more welcoming and was happy to answer some questions for me. MANY thanks!!

Had an amazing experience at Beauty Mark today. I messaged them on IG with a question last night,…read morethey mentioned having a morning appointment the following day so I took it! I had the new client facial where Vanessa and I discussed my skin care goals and current product lineup. The facial felt amazing and I experienced dermaplaning for the first time. They have designated parking spots out front which is the best! I bought 2 products and booked another facial so obviously I'll be back!

It has been years since my last facial and the facial by Parks has me hooked. She puts you at ease…read moreand the products are wonderful I have gone to Parks for years for waxing and I cannot recommend her more highly.

She did a great job with creating shape with my eyebrows. I had gotten them threaded and she was…read moreable to bring the original shape back

I've been going to Akari for 14 years with a 6 year break when I moved to LA…read more Akari has a beautiful space on the second floor in downtown Portland. Front desk staff is always very warm and welcoming. This review, though, is about Zira, a Senior Colorist at Akari. I've known her for 8 years or so through Akari, initially when she was an apprentice. As a colorist Zira is warm, upbeat and patient, she is open to feedback, and in fact asks for it, and she's always fun to talk with!

I love Portland and was coming there for a week to celebrate my 60th birthday. I wanted to treat…read moremyself to a spa day not a mishmash of services that the salon would like you to buy but a genuine spa day. One that included a massage, a facial, a manicure and pedicure and a wash and blow dryer so that I could enjoy my evening out. That is exactly what Akari had in store for me. I was a little hesitant because the reviews were kind of a mixed bag. But my spa day was 100% amazing. From the moment I walked in to my massage and the manicure may have been the best manicure I've ever had. The lunch was not served to me in a bag, but put on a beautiful tray with real utensils and served to me like I was a valued customer. Everyone was so kind and I'm hoping to return with my daughter for a special day before she gets married. Thanks for making my birthday very memorable.

i really liked it here. Both the massage therapist and the woman who did the facial was amazing…read more Kathleen was personable, knew her stuff, and my skin felt rejuvenated afterward. if i lived in Portland i'd be going to her regularly. The sauna both steam and dry sauna was an extra bonus.

Incredibly peaceful space with nice locker rooms and gender-divided saunas and steam rooms. There…read moreare also mixed-gender amenities plus a hot tub, which is nice for couples traveling together. The staff was all kind, helpful, and very accommodating to our needs-- including the hotel lobby staff, even though we didn't stay at the hotel. I had an 80 minute deep tissue with Luke was wonderful. He was very focused and customized the treatment to my body as he went.

Wonderful service and top notch attention to detail! I loved stopping by for a mani pedi which…read morecomes with rather extensive massage for both legs and arms. Pure bliss!

Tian is a dream!! I've been going to Oasis Nails for well over 10yrs, and she continues to blow me…read moreaway. She welcomes me with hugs and always asks about my family. She takes such care and has AMAZING attention to detail. Because of Tian, I have all natural, loooong, perfectly manicured nails that last well over a month. Never a chip, a snag or smudge. She convinced me to try dip and I'm so thankful she did. If you want PERFECT nails, regardless of design or technique, Oasis is where you want to go!

An intimate, welcoming spa featuring amazing skincare products made locally--how much better can…read morethings get? Abura is located on Munjoy Hill right next to the coffee shop (now Double Great; used to be Hilltop). It's an unassuming little storefront and I have to confess that it took me longer than it should have to notice it was there! But once I stopped in for the first time and tried a few products, I was hooked. First I was just happy to pick up a few nice products from the retail part in front: a great lip balm, then a nice facial spray, and then Abura's absolutely fantastic product "Afterglow," which is a moisturizing cream and highlighter that makes you look and feel refreshed no matter how pasty your winter complexion might be. Then I started stopping by to pick up gifts for friends, who loved them--especially the "Awake" eye and face cream, which is so popular it keeps selling out. The owner, Amanda, has created an entire line of skincare products with a focus on natural ingredients (and there's a curated selection of other products on sale too). Then I went full-on bliss by booking a facial--and hands down, it's the loveliest facial I've ever had. There are a few different options to book but your first visit will be completely customized to you, based on what your skin needs; Amanda really listens and chooses her products accordingly. I began with a relaxing herbal steam, and then we went into various layers of gentle exfoliation and moisture, moisture, moisture (so necessary for our winters!), including a wonderful honey mask. A week later and my skin is still happy. You can also book a massage here, and a few other treatments, both skincare and energy-oriented. And there's an infrared sauna! I booked a half-hour session after my facial and loved it; the sauna is in its own little room that you have it all to yourself. Infrared is especially great for those of us who don't like or can't tolerate the extreme heat of a steam sauna--and it was *amazing* for wintery, achy joints. For sauna sessions Abura offers packages (which end up giving you a discount). Practicalities: arrive early enough to find street parking (not really an issue in the off-season, but you may need to try a block or two away). There are package deals available for the sauna and facials that offer discounts. And I want to stress the intimacy of this place: it's small, quiet, and not a place for groups (a huge plus, in my book). Abura is a wonderful way to treat yourself and support a local business and I, for one, hope it's here for a long time.

UPDATED REVIEW: Carrie Schaefer reached out both via phone and email to apologize and rectify my…read moreoriginal experience. I did do a treatment at the South Portland location with Natalie and it was wonderful. Carrie was super welcoming and Natalie was more than helpful and she explained ever step. I felt super comfortable with her and will be going back for follow-up treatments. In my experience, I liked the South Portland location much better - even though it is further away from me.

I love Rejuvenations! I have been going for almost a year now for my wedding prep - the facials are…read moreamazing. I also now go for Botox and I will never go anywhere else again! Mia, Amanda, and Sadie are the best!