Located in Bixby Knolls with on site parking. This is my third time having a full facial called CBD Detox Facial Hydrator Plus Broad Spectrum this also includes microdermabrasion and so much more. The room is dimly lit clean and relaxing. Wear something comfortable because you will undress from the waist up lay on a comfortable massage/bed not sure what you call it - laying under warm covers I partially cover my chest with my arms at my side. Depending on what service you choose if you chose my package be prepared to receives skin prep face washing some massaging with creams and potions including micro dermabrasion hot towels scrubbing and a massage on your upper body neck face etc It's very relaxing and calming and the room smells great and I almost fell asleep. Cara is the person who I always book for my session she's professional kind and knowledgeable and knows what she's doing she made me feel very comfortable and answered any questions that I had. My face was sun damaged with slight hyperpigmentation including a few of what I called pimples the before and after of my face is absolutely something to see. I went in with slight sun damage on my skin and left with soft supple skin an even skin tone flawless blemish and hair free afterwards I'm shiny and have to keep the creams on overnight without washing my face. I washed my face the next day and my skin looks amazing I applied a tiny amount of SPF 30 Sunscreen to my face and skin and start my day. I recommend you have a facial they have so many options and variety of services that they offer Cara is who I choose over and over due to her awesome chill and laid back personality. The package I chose cost $125 Please call the staff for a more detailed explanation of my services book a session today your skin deserves it. They also have a variety of products you can purchase to maintain good skin. Services CBD Detox Facial Hydrator Plus Broad Spectrum $125 SPF 30 sunscreen $50 A must have product to protect your face and skin from sun damage. Total $180.13 total Until next time Just me Shawn C. read more

Essencial Studio - Hydrator plus broad spectrum SPF 30 hydrating sunscreen a must after a micro derm facial. - Hair Removal Near Me - Long Beach, California

I have been going to essencial studios for years and wouldn't go anywhere else! Carol makes you feel calm and relaxed while giving you an amazing facial or any other skin care treatment. I want to age gracefully and Carol is helping me accomplish that goal. Carol does my eyebrow waxing as well. I am always getting compliments on my skin and eyebrows no one is allowed to touch my face! Only Carol !! I highly recommend her studio is very clean everyone that works with her is amazing. Go visit Essencial Studio you wouldn't go just once ! read more

I love love love this place. Carol is awesome after experiencing a breakout. I went to have a facial, it was amazing. My face felt so soothed and nice after my treatment. I'm hooked I'm going every month now. The staff is very friendly. The place is very neat and clean. I would definitely recommended to family and friends. read more

Staff is courteous and friendly. Carol is super sweet and knowledgeable. My brows have never looked better! I will definitely be back, thank you Carol! read more

Just an update to say 8 years later that I am still seeing Carol for my monthly facials! She really is the best and I would never trust anyone else with my skin. Carol now has a VIP Program for $100 a year that includes discounts and add-on treatments, and keeps the price of the facials extremely reasonable. Thank you Carol! read more

I haven't gotten any beauty services done in over a year because I wanted to be super cautious. The studio was very clean and sanitary pre-covid so I was actually excited to come back! Check-in is very tactful, they never have clients wait indoors to avoid crowding and temperatures are taken upon arrival. Overall, my experience was as amazing as I remembered before covid. There's a reason I would drive all the way from the San Fernando valley. Sanitary environment and amazing work. Literally the only place I'd go to for skincare and waxing in a pandemic. read more

I advise any AFRICAN "American" WOMEN to not receive skin peels at this location or any serivices here by Carol or Cara! This was my second skin peel & I was burned by Carol. Be careful if you are also a business owner, giving privilege to people that do not have the moral capacity to hold a license to administer care to you! I received black marks and black spots all over my face. I called her to get a remedy, she didn't even look at the outcome before handing me a bag of sample items e.g brightening cream, spf, etc - when I returned to her studio to pick up the remedy bag! For that reason I will believe the damage to my beautiful African American skin was intentional by this professional that I paid to renew my skin, revitalize it, & make it glow! I usually don't wear foundation before meeting Carol! read more

Absolutely loved this spot!! High quality work and great service!! I got my first lash lift and the results were amazing! I love the feeling of just waking up and not having to apply anything to my lashes anymore. Carol did a great job in making me feel comfortable and she explained the process very well! Great price too. I'm definitely going back! (in the image I attached there's a bit of crossed lashes in the middle but that's due to how much I damaged my lashes when I curled them myself) read more

Essencial Studio - Keratin lash lift! $95 ($15% off for new customers!) - Hair Removal Near Me - Long Beach, California

I am writing this review even though I had to cancel my appointment and never got my lashes done -- let me explain. During the consultation before she started with my lashes, she was going over some logistics. It was not until she came to the part of asking whether I suffered from dry eyes, that was when I realized I would not be able to partake in the lash perming. However, she was extremely honest and gave me her professional opinion. She told me that clients with dry eyes will not get the most of their money if the perm is not able to last so long if continuous lubricant drops are dropped into the eye. They'll look nice for about a week or less depending on how often I lubricate my eyes. Sadly, for me, I use lubricant eye drops often daily since I have a condition called Sjogren's Syndrome which is a dry eye/dry mouth diagnosis. I am extremely thankful for her honesty because, hey, I like my money and investment to be well spent. I am grateful she was not money-hungry like some salons and would still go on with the treatment and letting me find out on my own later on after I have paid them. Very professional, honest, and nice (the entire staff there), which is the reason why I recommend them. read more

Well I've been coming to the studio for some time and the service is actually good, but the customer service sucks, big time. I had an appointment today, but I also tested positive today for covid, n since they charge $50 for a cancellation fee, I asked if I could come in with a mask. She told me I could not come in, rightfully so because she has a father in law that has a chronic illness. So SHE CANCELED ON ME, but yet instead of showing some compassion she chargedme $50. On top of that, she also refused to refund my money for the service that I paid for yesterday. She told me she would not refund my money, that I needed to reschedule instead. I told her I did not want to schedule and so she told me she would not refund my money. This is not the first time I've had problems with this office and charging fees. Their office is not nice, if customer service is important to you I would find someplace else. There are 1 million places to go for Lash Lift. For me, it's important to me to have long-standing relationships with the people I do business with, and Carol, must be going through some financial problems to be so greedy with my money. I let her know I'd be writing this review and I let her know that I would be contacting my credit card for a refund and that's exactly what I did. She could've showed some compassion that I had Covid. Sorry, Carol, I do not need to reschedule, because the way your office handled the situation this time and previous times. I didn't receive your service therefore I should get my money back end of story. I let her know I'll be leaving this review. I also gave her many opportunities to refund my money, but like I said she wouldn't she liked compassion and was greedy. I called up my credit card and the charges were reversed. You lost a client Carol I hope it was worth it for you. Thanks Chase bank for readily taking care of this issue. read more

I went here for the first time after bookmarking Essencial Studio. I've always wanted to try to the Facial Friday specials (where they have a quick facial for only $35!). Well, I finally got to go on Friday and it was amazing. I am going to go back soon :) = PARKING = It's in the same plaza as THE PAN. There's a parking lot and they have 3 saved spots in front of the studio, but when I went it was already full so I parked in the back. In case that all the parking spots are full, there is plenty of street parking as well. = AMBIANCE = The studio is so cute and quaint. When you first walk in, you're greeted with the smell of essential oils which is addicting. The receptionist was friendly and gave me paperwork to fill out. I like this because they can really track along your progress and see if you're allergic to anything that might affect your skin during treatment. The studio is super clean and bright. They have a lot of products displayed and also some tea and water available. It's a great atmosphere. = SERVICE = I met Carol and she asked me if I had ever gotten my face scanned (?). So, I put my head into this cool machine that analyzed my face and she went over some of the trouble areas. The machine was so cool, it picked up on your sun spots, your dry areas, oily areas, etc. This is great because she can see what your trouble areas are and then recommend treatments to help with that. Then, I was taken to a room and told to take off my top and lay down on this warm bed (ahh so relaxing!). What I really liked was that she explained everything she was doing, what products she was using and also answered any questions I had. You can tell right away that she knows what shes talking about! Carol is super passionate about skincare and it really shows, she asked me about what items I'm using - gave me best practices, etc. The facial started off with a cleanser, then she used this awesome brush tool to help exfoliate the skin, the mask, moisturizer, and then she applied lip balm/chapstick for me at the end of the treatment. I loved the massage portion as well, and I wanted the facial to last forever- but for a quick facial, it went on longer than I expected! This place is a keeper, and if you're eyeing it... you should definitely book an appointment! read more

Excellent place to get a facial! Carol is truly knowledgeable in her craft. She's truly an excellent person to give a facial. read more

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Absolutely love this place ! Cara is the bomb !! Super welcoming and friendly. The rooms are really cute and such a vibe ! It's very easy to book appointments online or in person! read more

I've never had a facial before and this was a great first experience. She listened to my concerns and took me step by step on what may be aggravating my skin. The treatments itself were so soothing and calming that I fell asleep for a short period. I definitely recommend this facility and will be coming back. My skin feels great and I can't wait for my next visit. read more

I just booked my 5th session with Carol and I figured it was time to leave a review. I had never gotten waxed before. I was loyal to my razor, but I was leaving on my honeymoon and I didn't want to worry about shaving while trying to spend time with my new husband, so I started Yelping for waxing studios and Essencial Studio came up. It has great reviews already, so I took the leap and booked an appointment. From the beginning, I was greeted by Cassandra and offered water. She was very personable. Then when it came time to get waxed, Carol explained everything she was doing. To be honest, I've never felt so comfortable being naked from the waste down in front of a stranger, but she was so professional and super friendly. It felt like I was with a friend from the moment I got in her room. Needless to say, I haven't touched a razor since! Carol is good at what she does and super knowledgeable. She does great work and if you're on the fence about going to see her, do it and you'll be 100% satisfied with the quality of her work. They offer great discounts on services and regular wax discounts every Wednesday. I've gotten most wax services as well as the Keratin Lash Lift. I will be booking an acne facial in the near future. read more

I got the essential facial and it was Hands down the best facial I've ever had in my life!!! I've paid 100's of dollars for facials that were no where near as good as Carol's. She has been and esthetician for 15 years and has so much knowledge in skincare. She did a skin analysis so she could design the perfect routine for my skin. I came to her with Super dehydrated skin with lots of acne and inflammation. When I left my skin was soooo soft and hydrated and glowing!!! It was such a relaxing atmosphere. I won't be going to anyone else!! Highly recommend her. read more

Believe me or not my first time with Carol was amazing. She looked at my skin and suggests that I should get acne facial. My skin has huge pores and acne prone skintype. After the facial, the pores are definitely minimized..!!!and my skin is alot more hydrated than ever. I really recommend her and coming back in a month. I eventually want to get ride of acne scarring and smooth out my skin texture. So I'm seeking either laser resurfacing or chemical peels. If you guys have any recommendations let me know!! read more

I found this place on Yelp and decided right away to give it a try. The store is gorgeous and comfortable. I purchased the Friday Quick Facial special a week in advance. On the day of my facial the receptionist was very friendly. Noel was my esthetician and she was very knowledgeable. The overall facial was superb and more than I expected. I've already told several people about it and I will return for more services. read more

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I friggin love Carol. She's so thorough with her craft and always is happy to do touch ups that I request. As uncomfortable as it sounds to naked spread eagle in a well lit room, she makes is as comfortable as she possibly can. Sign up for their emails. They're always running specials, especially with the holidays coming up. I can't post a photo because it will be flagged inappropriate so take my word of how awesome I look. LOL Thank you, Carol! #DateShake read more

I have ALWAYS struggled with places doing facials for me. Rarely have I had a good experience. First and foremost, I love the ambience and look of the place. The way the place is set up is adorable. I immediately got drawn to their products they were selling and wanted some lip glosses. Noelle did my facial. You definitely can tell she's a licensed aesthetician. She sat me on this machine which shows the amount of oils, pigmentation, et al on your face. I had so much oil, dead cell, and blackhead built-up, I could feel it on my face. Thus, I wasn't surprised to see the results. I did the one-hour facial. It was very relaxing until the extraction part, which hurt like none other ! It was so worth it though. The end result? A better and more original ME. I'll honestly NEVER go anywhere else for facials in the future. Noelle is great! I highly recommend her! Thank you for the 'essencial' service! read more

I've been coming here for 2-3 years now and I used to see Noel when she worked here (loved her) and now I see Carol. Love this place! Carol is extremely professional in her work and she is always gentle. I've only come for waxing services but would love to get a facial here as Carol is very knowledgeable about skin care and I am in serious need of skin pampering! Would recommend. Supporting my neighborhood small business is really important to me - so I'm happy this is such a good match. read more

Went with a friend to this place, and they were amazing! Had difficulties making two appointments so I made them an hour apart which I was fine with, but the lady at the front desk was kind enough to give me a call to let me know that we could have our facials done at the same time. I was beyond surprised and super amazed with their service! When it was time for the actual facial, carol was who I was with and she is just the best and the kindest person. Time flew by and we were just talking and she answered all the questions I asked. (She is super knowledgeable and knows what she is doing!) And the place is super clean and nice and tidy, I just felt really relaxed This being my first facial I didn't know what to expect, but I will definitely be coming back again and letting all my friends know about it! Thank you guys so much! read more

By far one of my favorite places on earth! I don't tell Carol what I want she just knows what I need, her knowledge and care shows on the products she uses and makes available for us to keep our skin looking and feeling radiant. Im not a relaxed person by nature but somehow she makes it all feel right and you leave her studio glowing. She's also the only person on this planet that can touch my eyebrows and I wouldn't want nor recommend anyone else but her. read more

I rarely get facials, because I find extractions really painful but Lord knows I need them. I'm so happy I found this place on Yelp! Carol is amazing. I was super desperate one day, after finding my skin was starting to look bumpy. Now I never really get pimples so of course I was freaking out. But by the time Carol was done with me, the bumps on my face were almost gone. She has this little machine thing that shows that problems on your face.. she basically told me I had "coffee face" lol. Basically my skin was super dehydrated, and she told me that's why my face had those little bumps. I loved how the described every little thing she put on my face and how it would feel.. but most of all how my skin looked at the end! I was glowing, my skin looked soft, and my blackheads were gone! I'm gonna try to see her every 2 months because I loved it so much! read more

Today was my first experience and I got a facial. I have to say I was very impressed with the service and the care that was put into my facial. I really much enjoyed it and I know I'll be back in the next few months. I also thought it was very reasonable considering the amount of work and Care put into my facial and the products used. read more

I came across Essencial Studio through a random Yelp search. After reading all the good reviews of Carol and purchasing a Yelp Deal ($40 for $50), I decided to pick this place for my first ever facial/spa experience. My first treatment (7/10/13) began with an Essencial Facial. This included a lot of deep cleansing, exfoliation, a mask, and extractions (only a few because some were too deep). Very wonderful facial. Carol's hands were so gentle. Soothing music and calm atmosphere. Overall, I left relaxed and with my face feeling clean and glowing. I had such a great experience, I decided to come back today! :) :) :) Today, I opted getting a Chemical Peel. This is a 3-series treatment.. every 2-3 weeks per Carol. Prior to making my appointment, I was very hesitant and scared. The thought of "peel" and chemicals on my face, was not pleasant. My skin has recently been acne prone with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and Carol explained to me I would benefit and see results sooner (depending on your skin) with chemical peels. I had my first one today and I had a great experience. During the facial, she's constantly informing you what will be applied and what to expect (discomfort if any). I felt comfortable and worry-free and knew my skin was in good hands. At the end, my skin felt soothed and supple. Patience is a virtue, but I can't wait to see some results. Lol. So far, I've had two treatments with Carol. Each one different, but the experience the same.. great!! Carol is so nice and easy to talk to. And I love that she tailors each facial to her client's needs. Essencial Studio is definitely a keeper! Literally 5 minutes from my house. Knowledgable esthetician. Comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Great customer service. Very reasonable pricing (they offer Yelp Deals). Check this place out! :) read more

I had the pleasure of coming in for a facial and a waxing. Since I got an Amazon Deal I was nervous. I'll be honest... It's a hit or miss with Amazon Deals and since it was my face I was extra apprehensive because I usually don't like to have my face touched, and I haven't had a facial in 10 years! (Due to the fact I don't like to have my face touched.) :P But, when you age... your skin changes and the bad choices you made in your youth start to show up. So, I decided to get out of my comfort zone The waiting area is small and quaint, but the receptionist was a true doll! While I was waiting for my second service to start, I had the pleasure of having a conversation with her. She offered me tea or water.... I had chamomile. :P The waxing was a lot less painful than I remember having in the past, a big plus is that she offers numbing spray! (Thank you!) She talked to me to ease my nerves and take my mind off the situation going on. lol When it was time for my facial, my anxiety was eased immediately. Carols hands were light as a feather and she was a wonderfully calming energy. She is very professional, kind and very proficient in her skill! Even with my nervousness, I almost fell asleep as she was working on my skin. I really appreciate her communication with you as she is working on your skin. When I left, I wasn't all red or swollen. I was absolutely luminous and when I got home my husband sang her praises! He loved how my skin looked and took me out to dinner that night insisting I put NO make-up on because I looked so great (awe shucks!) He also said, he wouldn't mind having me go back to her every 3-4 months. So, I will most definitely be a loyal client to Carol. My skin still looks amazing and people are guessing my age well under my actual age. YESSSSS! lol read more

I got a chemical peel for my back and i layed in the bed no more than 30 minutes while she did the whole peel she rushed through the whole thing, i didn't even know how long after the peel i was supposed to wash it off i had to look it up online.. my back never even peeled it did nothing at all. it was overpriced for no reason read more

I am so happy that I found this place! I was looking for a good spa for my skincare needs and found Essencial Spa on Yelp, so I thought I would give it a try. The receptionist was very sweet and welcoming. She offered water, tea, or wine. I chose a glass of wine after my stressful day at work. I was greeted by Carol and her warm smile. I chose the microderm peel that left my skin glowing. Carol is amazing. I can't wait to come back. read more

I was looking for a place to go since I've been considering waxing for a while now. After reading a few reviews, I figured I'd try this place out. Turns out the reviews are all spot on! I loved my experience and the result. I went in for a brazilian and Carol was amazing. She walks you through the entire process and keeps conversation with you the entire time so you take your mind off the pain. To be honest, it wasn't that painful at all. I don't know if it's because I have a high pain tolerance but it was definitely bearable. The receptionist was also very friendly and helpful. In total, I paid $65 for a full brazilian because I bought the little cleansing/healing kit which was $5. Overall, this experience was the best and I definitely will be visiting again! read more

I was in need of a facial & found this spot here on Yelp. I read all the reviews and nothing but great reviews, even viewed their Facebook page! I called in and was able to be seen the same day. I got the facial geared toward acne and it was great! Carol was very informative and very compassionate. I loved how she explained everything she was doing as she performed each step for my facial! I will definitely go back, the service was great, inside was clean and very comfortable & staff was awesome as well! I also got a Brazilian waxing done & it was my first time. I was so nervous but Carol reassured me it will be fine. It even helped there was a numbing spray to help ease the pain. The whole time, she went with my pace & pain tolerance. Definitely the place to go & I will be back!! read more

Noelle is the only girl I'll trust giving me a Brazilian. So professional, funny, sweet. Love her. She's done leg waxes on me as well & it was probably the most thorough leg wax I've ever gotten. With the Wednesday special or an email special, it's really affordable. Essencial spa is a little local business, hidden gem in a strip mall on the border of LBC/Bixby Knolls. I highly recommend you stop by. read more

You would think that because Carol is fast that it would be a shitty job, but nope! I do bikini and underarm wax with her and it is always exactly to my liking. I don't know how she does it but it is less painful than other waxes I've had. The customer service is also great...from the call to set up your appointment, to your actual entry into the business. I'm absolutely terrible with names but the young lady at the front is also very sweet and will always offer you water, tea, opportunity to use the restroom, etc. read more

I love love love this place. I haven't gone in awhile because I'm so busy lately but this is the place you want to go to for all your wax needs. The receptionist is super nice along with the boss. I've never felt uncomfortable here at all. If you have low pain tolerance, talk to her first about it. I came here for my first bikini wax thinking it was going to hurt like hell but surprisingly it didn't. She talks you through about what she does and the method of how she does the waxing so you know what it is that she's doing. And she also gives you a small container of lotion/ aloe vera so you can take it home and apply it! Best. read more

Carol is amazing! I booked a relatively last-minute appointment, but Carol was very gracious and accommodating. She made me feel very comfortable and was engaging and friendly during the service. She is very prompt and adept at her job, and her prices are fair. Don't forget to take advantage of the specials she offers (Yelp check-in, etc - she will remind you if you forget, she is That nice!) I have only done waxing with her, but I am soon going to book a facial appointment as well. She is a great service provider, and I highly recommend her. read more

My friend goes here to get his eyebrows done as well as facials once in a while, and he always raves about it! They look pretty nice too ... He always goes to Carol, he says she is very friendly, sweet and easy to talk to. She gives detailed explanations of what she is doing, and always will suggest different options based on what she can tell from looking at your skin. He even fell asleep during a facial once after a rough week at work and they just let him sleep there for a bit afterwards instead of waking him up and kicking him out (I would of done that :D)! How awesome is that. The front desk girl is also very nice and offers water when you get there. Waxing is 15% off on Wednesdays and they give you a birthday discount for the month you are born in. If you sign up for their email list they will email you random specials as they have them. Also, you have the option of calling in appointments or scheduling them yourself online. If the time you want on a certain day is not available, you can always call in and see what they can do. They also take credit cards (at least VISA) which is great. The only thing to be careful about is the driveway into the plaza ... its pretty steep. If you have a car that is lowered or has a low front bumper, you will want to enter and exit at an angle at slow speed if you don't want to scratch (or worst case crack) your front bumper. If I am ever in Long Beach I will definitely try her out! read more

I came here on a living social bikini wax special. Good experience, professional and clean but regular prices are just too high. If you are desperate and cant find a better price you won't be disappointed. My past location was $20 for full bikini but too far since I've relocated to Long Beach from the OC. The location is a little sketchy near a liquor store. I walked there but was a little hesitant walking back, lots of lingering people. Be careful read more

Came here for my first ever facial before graduation. The sheets on the table did not seem like they'd been washed and had a stain on them. That was disturbing. The room was dark and relaxing music was playing, but the technician insisted on talking throughout the whole process and gossiped about her regular clients. read more

Got my eyebrows shaped and tinted. It was my first time ever trying this out... I was a little nervous but Carol is such a sweetheart! She definitely knows what she's doing. She explains what she's doing, and asks what products you use to make sure your skin doesnt react badly to the products she uses and the wax. Now, my brows look like how I would do them with makeup on. read more

Carol is amazing I've been coming here for years for waxing and facial. She's great extremely friendly and knowledgeable. She's busy but offers you the best service every time. She does great brow waxing and shaping. Plus she sells organic natural products that are awesome. She is a huge part of my beauty arsenal. Her spot is a must visit read more