I came to this location needing a facial desperately. This winter weather has been so harsh on my…read moreskin and I needed some TLC and relaxtion. I had the pleasure to meet and get serviced by an amazing esthetican by the name of Abby. Abby was absolutely the best. She was not only the sweetest, but was super professional, knowledgebale, gentle to the touch, and flat out made the whole experience extremely relaxing. I appreciated and loved the hand and arm massages incorported into the session while the mask was doing its magic. When the facial was over I felt like a brand new woman and all my stress fell waist side. My face has never felt this amazing and hydrated. I feel beauty and utterly grateful for Girlkin and Abby. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Abby and Girlkin for all your self care services.

I was so excited to come here to get my lashes done, I made an appointment with the master tech, to…read moreget a new set of lashes. I enjoyed my appointment she was very nice and I enjoyed our conversation. You're probably wondering why the 2 stars, right? Well after spending a chunk of money on my "volume" lashes about 50% came out within 2 days. I notified the tech on the 3rd or 4th day that most of my lashes came out. She forwarded my info to a manager who then reached out to me. She apologized about what happened and offered to book me for another appointment with a different tech. I meant to add, I was advised by the tech I should've notified girlkin within 2 days when they came out. Honestly I was getting ready for the holiday and it slipped my mind. I booked my appointment under the pretense my appointment would be a complimentary set but it was not. The manager informed me it will be $190 and that was a discounted rate for volume lashes. At first I was fine with the cost but then I decided to cancel my appointment. I'm going somewhere else. I've had lashes done that were less than what paid for and none of them came out as severely as these did.

Kelly is an absolute angel! I got my lashes done for the first time at another location and came to…read moreher after they pretty much fell out after 2 days! Her energy is so warm and pure. I honestly felt like I had known her for years. Her technique is top notch. Not only that, she listens to what you want. I asked for natural doll eye and that's exactly what she delivered. I can't wait to return for a facial and fill!

I'll start by saying I won't trust anyone else with my hair but Serena. She is gifted beyond…read moremeasure, deeply talented and passionate about hair and using the highest quality green and organic products. I'm a tough customer to please and I first saw Serena at a different salon about 8 months ago for a gentle hombré look. I had tiny blue highlights put in my hair within the last 2 years but hadn't had anything drastic in easily 5 years so I was initially nervous about coloring a big chunk of my hair but she made me feel at ease with her kind, calm and warm demeanor. She did an amazing job and I was hooked. In fact I loved the color so much, I went back later that week and committed to a full hombré. It was gorgeous. She was so patient too, I remember I showed up super late and she squeezed me in anyway. Since then, Serena has started her own beautiful brand with her own space and I couldn't be more happy or excited to be her loyal client. Her new location is warm and tranquil. She has excellent taste in music and keeps her groovy tunes flowing. Her banter is insightful, kind and wise. The salon smells lovely, not even a hint of chemical smell. In the shampoo room, there are incense sticks burning and relaxing spa music playing. Not to mention her assistant Bree gives a great shampoo. Bree is also a licensed massage therapist, she's warm and professional. I was one of Serena's first clients in her location. Once I was ready to change up my hombré look, I went for an all over lighter color and some lighter highlights mixed in. I showed her pictures and she asked me lots of questions. She pulled out her hair color samples and carefully matched my description. Despite the fact that Serena put bleach in my hair, my scalp never burned and I never smelled anything gross. She mixed Oleoplex in so my hair wouldn't get very damaged and the color turned out beautiful. Every product she uses is of the highest quality and smells incredible. Even though they are pricey, they are well worth the splurge. I recently returned a few weeks ago to get some more highlights and didn't realize I had originally only scheduled a hair cut. Serena being the ever accommodating gem that she is, gave me a great dry cut and did the highlights anyway, she didn't seem fazed at all when I said I wanted highlights. She explained that i would have to leave with wet hair so that she would have time for everything and I was more than ok with that. In the end, I actually was able to get under the dryer for a bit anyway and the highlights looked great once I got home and dried my hair completely! I appreciate so much that she always does whatever she can to make sure her customer is happy, like sincerely, she goes above and beyond. I restocked on some curl cream and bought some new conditioner on that visit as well. The next day I noticed my roots were showing a bit, so I called her to see if she could touch them up. She was more than happy to fit me in the next day and on the day of the appointment explained that she had simply layered color over my existing highlights so the root growth was more obvious since the color was lighter. I appreciated the explanation and again she just goes about explaining things so clearly and kindly. She even threw in a few more complimentary highlights to make sure everything was blended. When I say Serena is talented I mean it. She is deeply committed to providing the best and highest quality service and ensuring customers are 100% happy. To top it all off, my hair has literally never been or looked healthier. My friends have commented on how luxurious and healthy my hair looks and when I look in the mirror I see so much less damage, split ends and frizz. How?! How does she make hair that has been bleached and dyed look healthier?! (Obviously, she's a genius). For context, I have big, semi course, thick as a horse's mane wavy hair. I'm of Mexican descent and my hair is NOT EASY. It's not ugly hair by any means...but it's tricky and I've had some awful stuff done to it by previous stylists who didn't understand how to work with my texture. I'm impressed at how knowledgeable she was about working with textured hair like mine. She understand the needs of my hair type down to how to color, cut, style and maintain it. The products Serena recommends are wonderful. I'm especially crazy about the curling cream. I've repurchased it twice now and won't use anything else in my hair. It tames my frizz, smells amazing and gives me natural looking shiny waves. She strictly adheres to organic, environmentally friendly products. I play in a band and it's important to me to keep up appearances. My hair is an extension of my personality, my essence...my whole being! I take hair care seriously since my hair has truly become part of my identity. You will find your lifetime stylist in Serena. If she ever moves I will follow her. She is celebrity stylist caliber, hand over my heart.

I followed Serena from DMS Salon because it took my so many years to find her in Maryland! She is…read morethe most chill, professional stylist I've met. She's got great style and an eye for her art. She also did my hair for my wedding and I got more compliments on it that I lost count. I took a plunge to get bangs - haven't had them since I was 9! - because I wanted a change, but also that I trusted Serena to do it well. And she did! They look great and she offers free touchups which is more than appreciated. So excited for her to have her own place! Its easy to get to - right off the main street in Catonsville - and the atmosphere in the salon is great. Calming with candles and music that puts you in a great mood. Its super clean and uberposh.

Shannon is awesome! I've never been a fan of wearing lashes because of how heavy they feel. Lash…read moreCity has definitely changed that for me. Shannon's ability to make your lashes look natural and feel comfortable has made me a repeat customer.

I had a Five Star experience at the ALTRA PMU studio! I am excited to schedule my 6-12 week touch…read moreup for combination brows. The studio is pristine and pretty, the communication from start to finish has been professional and friendly, and I love my brows + the time I'm saving in the morning with less make up.

Natalia is a consummate professional! she is knowledgeable,…read morecalm, and takes her time to deliver a quality result. I went to her for a powder brow application. i've been there twice now. In the span of 18 months my brows are still healthy, and she shaped them up in a way that was very pleasing. Her suite is impeccable and the skincare line is high quality.

Finally got microblading for my non-existing brows. Daughter's treat for my 60th bday. The place is…read morea small one room with a massage table occupying pretty much the whole space. Regardless, she was fantastic. The brows came out exactly like what I had anticipated, a bit thick but nice. About 35% is expected to scab and drop. Hoping it'll thin them out just a bit. Overall, I'm happy to have brows finally :)

I recently had microblading done here and unfortunately the experience was very frustrating. From…read morethe beginning, I felt my eyebrows were not balanced. When I pointed this out, the technician repeatedly told me that everyone's face is shaped differently. While I understand that perfectly symmetrical brows aren't natural, I specifically came to a professional to help shape and balance my eyebrows in a way that suits my face. It was difficult trying to explain what I was seeing. I felt like my concerns were not really being acknowledged, and I had to keep advocating for adjustments. The technician did map out the brows before starting, but the imbalance was still noticeable to me. Eventually, she did make changes, but the response I received was "whatever makes you happy," which felt dismissive rather than collaborative. By that point I was already quite frustrated because I felt I had to push hard just to be heard. I believe communication and listening to the client are very important in a service like microblading. I wanted to trust the artist, but I also expected my concerns about balance to be taken seriously.

Ashley did a great job on my lashes! I developed an allergic reaction, due to my previous lash…read moretech. I explained my dilemma to Ashley and she was very detailed and careful with my lashes. She did an amazing job! It's like she brought my lashes back to life. I am very satisfied and will be returning for a fill in!

Ashley is a master at lashes. She is meticulous with her work, and I always left with amazing…read morelashes that were fluffy and well designed. She cares about your comfort, she noticed I was cold once and gave me a blanket. The process is really relaxing, and she plays meditation music so you fall asleep haha. I've gotten a classic set from her, and a few fills. She did great work on all of them. Each extension is glued to one natural lash. Mine last about 3 weeks before I really need a fill. I have gone to other places, where after 2 weeks you start to look wonky. She also doesn't try to sell you on special lash cleaner, and just advises you to use baby shampoo and baking soda. Her studio is tucked inside phenix salons, which is hard to find. Just search for the dress barn in L'Enfant Plaza when using Google maps.

I recently visited Chynnea for eyebrow combination microblading. I love my new brows, Chynnea…read morereally knows her craft. She took the time to really understand what I was looking for making the entire experience calm and professional.