There are a few key things I miss about San Diego, utopian weather, California burritos, in-n-out,…read morebut what I was truly missing from SD was my go-to esthetician! Sara Pose! Thank @god she transplanted to the East Coast! it's so difficult to find someone you trust with skincare + intimate waxing maters! she truly is a gift in her profession. She will make you feel comfortable immediately! Before Sara was in NY - I tried several different estheticians, and ... let's just say, there was no reason for me to develop loyalty with them. absolutely elated with her professionalism & services! Her facials are supreme + somehow the waxing is relaxing! check her out before demand beats you to the punch!

I have been going to Sara for a few years now and I am so thankful I found her! The skincare line…read moreshe uses is absolutely fantastic--it has changed the look and feel of my skin like no other line. I recommend her to everyone I know and now my favorite gift to give my nearest and dearest is a gift certificate for a facial with Sara. It's the perfect gift! I live up in Encinitas so it is hard to make it down as much as I would like, but when I run out of product she will mail it to me right away. It makes it so much easier to keep up on my skincare regimen between facials. Everyone should be able to feel great about their skin like I do.

I love a good spa day. I will sometimes go big at places like Silk in the city but lately it seems…read morelike a lot of money for not a great service. Since I like regular treatments this place is wonderful. It is no muss no fuss, super clean, they are professional and effective. I love going there and get regular anti-aging facials. After 35 years old I feel like this is something that helps me feel rejuvenated and confident. They are affordable and often have promotions which is also great. All in all just a place that makes me feel pampered and well taken care of without they drama of a big spa!

Been going here for years. No frills. They get the job done for a fair price. Great and not…read morepretentious. Highly recommend. Must make a reservation. Great products to take home too! Owner works as an employee and is very passionate about her business! Show some love. Thanks Gosia!'

Freckle is your bare minimum, "omg I need a manicure TODAY!" place that is affordable and friendly…read more I had to come here to remove the terrible botch of a SNS job I had on my hands for work and clean them up to look presentable. I called ahead to try to name some of the girls that maybe available, and I got Alex C, or Alexandra. She was AMAZING! She was so super meticulous with the manicure I got, that it looked almost photo shopped. She had steady hands and worked quickly and cleanly. She didn't talk too much, but she really takes pride in her work. I didn't make it easy for her, especially since we had to remove the remaining SNS, but she didn't hurt me or cut my cuticles until I bled. Great success! If you're expecting to be pampered and fawned over, this isn't your place. If you're having a nails emergency and need a doctor, Freckle to the rescue!

There were a lot of things I really liked about this salon. It's cozy, just 3 mani stations and 2…read morefor the pedi. There are no fancy tricked out pedi chairs but I still felt comfortable and pampered. I went in after seeing all the great reviews since I was in the area and the receptionist told me it would be a 1/2 hour wait for a mani pedi. No problem. Because it's small and they seem to have a loyal customer following I had no problem waiting a bit instead of trying a few of the nearby places. I loved the huge variety of colors and brands, and especially that they carry Zoya polishes which are some of my favorites (they tend to apply very well and last), but you don't see them in salons very often. I got a really thorough but efficient basic mani-pedi. I was amazed at how quickly she worked and both my fingers and toes looked gorgeous after. Especially since my fingers had a pastel pistachio color that can sometimes apply streakily in the wrong hands. But nope, I got a flawless application. I stayed a bit longer to do an extra drying cycle because I didn't want to mess up the beautiful work I just had done. I'm giving it 3 stars because after only two days both the polish on my fingers and toes started chipping within 2 days. For fingers it's not that unexpected, even though I wasn't very active during that time. I was really surprised the toenail polish began chipping, since I've had good pedis that last 10-14 days unblemished and even longer and I thought the one I got at Freckle would be in the longer-lasting category. If I'm in the neighborhood I might try Freckle again because I walked out feeling great and my nails did look incredible from the start. It was just really disappointing that it lasted barely 48 hours.

Amazing facial 10/10 recommend, very thorough, thoughtful, great products, head and neck massage on…read morepoint, extractions done right and just a great vibe. Don't sleep on this spot! And if you can book your facial with Santina I highly highly recommend she was wonderful!

I really enjoyed my first visit to PLSTK, Kayla was wonderful to work with. She took her time to…read morelisten to my needs (not many medical spas in NYC do it) and recommended ways of achieving great results with minimal discomfort and at most care. Now, few days later I can see great improvements. Also, if you haven't tried their skincare line, I highly recommend it. All the ingredients are high-quality, medical grade. It's so easy to follow the routine with numbers in correct order listed on the bottles. I just hope that the online store opens soon so I can order it online. The space itself is beautifully designed and decorated and I can't wait to be back!

Sophia is wonderful! I had a great facial with her. The atmosphere is calming and she is very…read moreknowledgeable. Highly recommend.

I never write reviews but the second I left I ran to Yelp because this spa is that great…read more If you're particular about your eyebrows like me, you should 100% come here. I had the best experience ever!!! I've been getting my eyebrows done for years and I've never had someone pay this much attention. She asked me what I liked and went through each part of my eyebrow to make sure we were on the same page before taking any wax to my brows. I was there for 30 minutes because of how much attention to detail she provided and I could not be happier. I will absolutely be back.

Came here without an appt for a pedicure for myself and a little moon for my 6 year old. The staff…read moremade accommodations to take us immediately and it was very nice. We were given a choice of polishes. Some came with an additional charge. We went for the one that dried within 5 minutes for an additional $10 each. My daughter and I sat side by side and had our manis. From start to finish the pedicures took about 30 mins. While my technician was applying polish, I noticed it was unevenly coated on 2 of my nails. It was supposed to dry in 5 mins and after 7 mins I touched the uneven coat and it smudged. I asked the technician to fix it and she did. We waited about 10 mins for the polish to dry, my daughter waited longer since her pedi was short. When we got home her polish is completely smudged. Overall I enjoyed the experience but dont think this is for me. Even looking closely at our toe nails long after they dried, there are spots of missing polish on my feet and smudges on my daughters decal.

I really wanted to love this place. The aesthetic is so cute. This people, we're very friendly and…read moreyeah, lots of availability. It was a very short and safe walk from the William Vale hotel. Unfortunately, in a week, all of the gel nails have either chipped or completely peeled off. I do really light work with my hands and don't do anything that requires me to yse them agressively. I really don't have a problem spending money, but I paid almost ninety dollars with tip, and to have my nails completely destroyed within a week was very disappointing.

I moved back to NYC in February and needed an eyebrow place in my new neighborhood. I found…read moreMonica's on Yelp and have been going ever since - the eyebrow threading and customer service are top tier. For $8 (which you really can't beat), I get a simple eyebrow threading. The whole appointment takes around 5 minutes and I've been happy with the result every time. As a man, sometimes beauty salons are a little unsure about what "style" to give me since 95% of the clientele is usually women, but Monica's always understands the "natural" look and gets it right every time. If I ask for a correction, they're happy to oblige. Plus, the employees always greet me and say thank you when I leave - which seems silly to point out, but is a rarity these days. They also have a punch card system - 10 threadings and get 1 free. Make sure to add a tip at the end.

Love this place!! I…read moretold Tina that I hate how uneven my eyebrows due to the over-tweeze craze of the early 2000s. she suggested I try tinting to get them fuller, and it's completely changed everything for me. For the first time, I love my brows and don't have to worry about penciling them in everyday, and they look so natural. Thank you Tina!!!

Great place to get any work done. I've been going to them for over 10 years. Wonderful environment…read morefilled with friendly people. They always go the extra mile to make sure they do a perfect job. The mani and pedi always last longer then any other salons I've been to, because they do a great job at sealing the top coat at the edges. I love getting my bikini and eye brows waxed there. My eyebrows are on point every time. I've done almost everything on their menu over the years. I can confirm that you will not be let down. I enjoy visiting them, you will too!!!

Nice people work here. I visited to do sunless tanning and my results are embarrassing. Machine was…read moreclogged so I got half a spray and then a full spray. They assured me that it wouldnt be an issue. Unfortunately, it looks terrible. I have a lot of sunless tanning experience as a customer and Ive never had this happen anywhere else. ):