I went to here after finding a deal on Groupon and WOW was I impressed!…read more Her studio is adorably decorated and Darlene is a true professional. I went for my first ever Brazilian wax and can't wait to go back to Darlene for more! I would suggest to anyone in the Albany area to try Darlene out!

Great place. Highly recommend it. Darlene is very knowledgeable and happy to answer questions.read more

12/15/20: New Location near Stuyvesant Plaza, across from Five Guys. In a mixed-office small low…read morebuilding. It's easier to turn into the Plaza Parking Lot & come back out to get to the other side of the road. Friendly & fast Service, Knowledgeable. Competitive Pricing. Not too painful for these Beauty Services that could be very painful! --------- This business is inside Cache Salon, a kind of fancy and busy salon. Very nice space overall & her room felt very spa like, clean & up-to-date. The owner is an aesthetician & is very knowledgeable about skin care- body & face. You leave with a sheet of directions! Very friendly & professional, she uses hard wax. Offers customizable facials also, services are good price points.

Deb goes above and beyond in her service. I just moved here from the west coast and felt timid…read moreabout finding a new waxer. I have thick hair and getting Brazilians is not something I'm comfortable with doing with just anyone. Deb has the best rapport around. I already have my next appointment booked!

Got the Serenity Facial at Serenity Skincare and it was honestly a 10/10. I'm pretty picky about…read morefacials and my skin, and Janet was amazing. She's super kind, professional, and you can tell she really knows what she's doing it didn't feel like a generic spa treatment at all. My skin looked noticeably brighter, smoother, and actually glowing when I left, but still calm and balanced (no redness or irritation). Everything felt customized and thoughtful. She also included a massage that was really good and super relaxing, but the facial itself and the results were definitely the star. If you're looking for a facial that's both relaxing and actually makes your skin look better, I highly recommend booking with Janet. I'll definitely be back.

Gorgeous day spa. I went here for a 90 minute deep tissue massage with Carey. Very experienced and…read moretrained. Best massage ever! And I've had a LOT of massages. Strong and gentle and I was never more relaxed. I left walking on air! The only negative was that it had to end. I'll be back!

I just got a cut and color from Junko and she did an amazing job. I'm very very picky about my hair…read morecolor looking natural but expensive but not done at all...if that makes any sense, and Junko nailed it. Hair is a gorgeous brownish blonde, perfect for winter and for getting some sunny highlights in a few months. Cut and style are also great. So happy with my hair!

Made the 45min drive to Albany after reading positive reviews on yelp. Pleasant setting, looked…read moreclean & professional. Arrived on time 11:30am for haircut, mani, pedi. Jan got me started on pedi & mani with diligent young lady- was great! By 1:12pm Jan was finally ready to cut my hair after shampooing, $15 eyebrow wax that she talked me into, & finally voila, a $55 10-min haircut with no layers nor shape. I asked for side bangs 3 times & each time was met with resistance. "I don't want to cut too short" I gave up after the third ask. Conversation was also intrusive - where do you live? What's your job? What's your ethnicity? This is supposed to be a relaxing experience, not an interrogation. Total bill $145. Will not be going back for sure.

She was so sweet and did so so well!!…read more She was so sweet and did so so well!! She was so sweet and did so so well!!

I had a full face including eyebrows threading/waxing combo. The threading was great on the…read moreeyebrows but a tad painful on my face so we switched to wax which was not at all painful. Also I received a short complimentary face massage! All of this for a very reasonable price. I will definitely go back for sure.

Everything about my experience was 5 stars!…read more Making my appointment was easy and the receptionist was very friendly and helpful with finding a time that worked for me. When I arrived for my appointment I was very taken with the lovely location, very bright and clean, and greeted like an old friend by Deirdre at the desk. She made me feel comfortable and welcome while I waited for my appointment with Tammy. Tammy greeted me warmly and promptly at my scheduled time. This was by far one of the most painless Brazilian waxes I've ever had in my life. She was quick and professional and made the experience relaxing. When we were finished I was a little surprised because it seemed to go by quickly and the spots that normally make me hold my breath anticipating some pain were easy and painless. I will definitely be back & trying out some of their other available services.

Tammy gave me what was, by far, the best facial I ever had! She was kind and funny and listened to…read moreall of my concerns. So relaxing!! (Other than the few moments of exfoliating- if you know you know). I wish I was closer and could go every day!

rama is the best! she did so good on me and my friends pedicures, she was so nice and accommodating…read moreand let us sit together and talk! 10/10, we will definitely be coming back!

Found this spot through Yelp's appointment request feature and was able to get in the same day. The…read moresignage clearly noted it was by appointment only. There were two staff on site--one working with another client and the manicurist who did my nails. The space was clean and calm, and the staff were courteous and professional. I had both a manicure and pedicure done with regular polish. Everything turned out well, and the pricing was clear and reasonable. I'll definitely return.

I had a really disappointing experience at Skin Forensics…read more I came in during early pregnancy after having already experienced back to back miscarriages, and my skin was in terrible shape. I explained that I believed I was dealing with hormonal acne, but the owner repeatedly assured me I was wrong. Instead, she diagnosed me with dermatitis and insisted that I was likely having an allergic reaction to my laundry detergent. She recommended an oil-based cleanser that she had formulated herself, which I personally believe made my skin significantly worse, and I also spent money replacing all of my laundry detergent based on her advice. Throughout the appointment, I felt unheard and dismissed. After my skin continued to worsen, I later saw a dermatologist, who confirmed my suspicion that I was, in fact, experiencing hormonal acne. What concerned me most, however, was that despite knowing I was pregnant, she encouraged me to take cod liver oil supplements, saying the high vitamin A content would be beneficial. I later learned that excessive preformed vitamin A during pregnancy can increase the risk of birth defects, and I was incredibly relieved that I chose not to follow that recommendation. I understand that everyone's experience may be different, but based on mine, I would encourage anyone--especially if you're pregnant--to be cautious and to discuss any skincare or supplement recommendations with your OB or healthcare provider before taking them.

I'm a travel nurse, and I've been to several estheticians across the country. I can confidently say…read moreshe is the best I have been to. She has treated my skin with mask-related acne. Hormonal acne, during my pregnancy and now postpartum. When I started seeing her, my goal was to control and improve my acne. I have exceeded that goal and am now confidently rocking my skin makeup-free. Her knowledge of skin and how to care for it is extensive. She analyzes your skin and gives an in-depth recommendation on a home routine. She is judgment-free when I'm not consistent with my routine and helps me get back on track. She is worth every penny. With consistency, you will see improvement and enjoy every visit, as she is not only an amazing esthetician but also an even better human being.

Love love love getting the "down under" wax here. I refer everyone here. They are super nice and…read morecourteous. Beautiful ambiance. Great prices. I always go back!!

This is the only place I buy bras. I replace my bras yearly and every year I walk into this…read moreboutique for a fitting - the girls are so helpful and bring me exactly what I'm looking for. I love not having to sort through bras and guess at what might fit. Customer service is top notch and the boutique is stocked with everything you might need, from bras to shape wear and pajamas.