In true Michelle fashion, I had a fast approaching vacation and did not have all my ducks in a row. I had grown out my hair but hadn't made an appointment. :facepalm: I reached out to the girl I had previously seen for sugaring to try and get in, not a single word to this day. Not a sorry no time, nothing. Saw Essential Spa but obviously wanted to stick where I was comfortable if I could over something new. MAN AM I GLAD THAT DIDNT HAPPEN! Missed all the open spots with Steffanie but decided to reach out and ask just in case, all else fails I shave. To my happy surprise, she replied same day and said she could get me in the next day! Woohoo! At first it's like where am I going, because the spa is in her casita but it's beautiful and totally not weird. I was immediately comfortable with Steffanie. She's super hygienic, changing gloves and sugar constantly. And she gave me a little bag of post sugar care products to take on vacation. It's now been like 2 weeks and I just have some random hairs that have grown back. Unfortunately for my previous person, I won't be back because Steffanie has shown me how it could be elsewhere! I don't get sugared regularly, usually just vacations etc but am going to try and change that at least for summer next year. read more

Steffanie is the best for facials! I can recommend her absolutely for young and seniors!

I started going to Essential Spa originally to get help with my aging skin. My skin looks and feels fantastic now. People comment on how great my skin looks and always think I'm younger than I am. I'm so thankful for the beautiful results. Growing up I suffered with horrific acne and rosacea. Getting a proper skincare regiment with the high quality products has been extremely helpful. More recently I've had sugar hair removal on my armpits. I am so happy with the results. My skin is smooth and no longer has infected shaving bumps. Also, the body oder is gone. My under arms feel so clean and comfortable. I highly recommend Essential spa for all your spa needs. read more

I have extremely sensitive skin and had been struggle with adult acne for over a decade. I've seen countless professionals, doctors, tried diets, etc. and none of them compare to what Steffanie has done for me and my skin. It's been over two months since our first consultation and not only has her natural products and skin treatments made a huge improvement, but she truly cares and takes the time to understand the holistic picture of what is contributing to the skin issue. She has been gentle yet appropriately firm about how to move forward in addressing the issue both topically but also emotionally as well! I am forever grateful for Steffanie's knowledge, expertise, and kindness! In fact, since meeting her I've also had her do all my body sugaring and she does the most thorough job and makes the process comfortable and easy! Thank you, steffanie!! read more

My favorite sugar lady by far! Great conversation, AMAZING work. She keeps it very clean and visually pleasing, the ambiance is beautiful. I recommend her to anyone!! read more

I have been scared of facials my whole life, because I always break out. I was recommended Essential Spa after hearing amazing things about Steffanie and her work. You leave her spa with a start-up kit that lets you begin your transformation into using tried and tested products that are backed by science and not once did I break out using them. It's been 4 months since I've been using Steffanie's products and now only use a mineral tinted sunscreen as my daily "foundation". My skin is so happy and I can't wait to see what the next few months bring. I am over the moon that I discovered her studio and I highly recommend her! read more

If you're looking for an approachable and incredible skincare professional and educator, start here! Steffanie's passion for skincare truly shines through in her work. The quality of her services is exceptional, and she goes above and beyond to educate her clients about proper skincare routines and product choices. My skin has never felt better! From sugaring hair removal to facials and a curated skincare routine, she is simply the best! read more

Steffanie helps me take great care of my skin. I have been going to her for sugaring for a number of years and now I use her skin care products. I have people actually compliment my skin! I highly recommend Essential Spa . read more

Stefanie is amazing @ what she does. This being my first time getting sugared, i was amazingly comfortable & confident in her knowing what she was doing. The spa is super cute and she has everything you need, not to mention she is very reasonable. I feel sexy af read more

I feel like I didn't know what I was missing until I met Steffanie. I made an appointment with Steffanie to simply sugar my underarms and Brazilian and she was so fast and gentle. I was very curious about her facial treatments and asked a million questions which she answered with knowledge and sincerity. I went back to have a deep cleaning facial and it was the most rewarding experience. My skin has never felt so smooth, clean, and all around so beautiful and bright in years. I couldn't be happier with my experience with Steffanie and am so excited to continue to see her and see my skin improve. I highly recommend! read more

I just had my first appointment with Stephanie for a full face sugaring and she is awesome! She totally makes you feel comfortable and she is the sweetest! Definitely recommend going to her! My face is smoothed and she even did a mud mask on me! Love this place :) read more

I'm so happy I found this one! Great job, super cool place and most knowledgeable esthetician I've ever met. Awesome lady, reasonable prices well rounded ,no hard sale ,her work speaks for itself. She's my new"monthly" commit to self care. Oh and SPOTLESS establishment!! Thank you Update. I had a Brazilian sugaring and lower legs done today( couple weeks ago was 1st time here). Again Steffanie was wonderful, I didn't even know my skIn could feel so smooth. Really. Can't wait to start facials. This place is a real "feel good" place ,it easily distracts you from the sugaring which isn't painful per say although somewhat irritating there's no sting like wax and I don't have ANY redness or those weird bumps that take a day or so to go away after wax and/or a super close shave. This lady is all pro, don't go to a rookie for your skin- nails and hair grow back- skin is an actual organ that needs care like the rest of our body. Steffanie is a 10 out of 10. I trust her. read more

I have been to several different places in hopes of receiving a facial that would not only be beneficial to my skin, but also help me figure out what products to use on my skin. I have sensitive skin, alopecia, and issues with eczema, but I refuse to give up on finding products that will help me age gracefully and show off my skin as much as possible! After seeing such wonderful reviews of Steffanie's services, I decided to give her a try. I showed up this afternoon with dry skin, an eczema flare-up on my neck, and nervous how my skin would react to her products. WOW!!! Just wow!!! She blew me away with her personalized treatment, warm demeanor, and outstanding knowledge of what my skin needs. I can't believe how gorgeous my skin looks and I'm eager to use the samples she gave me! I have already booked another appointment with her next month and I only wish I could hire her to cleanse my face daily because I am so impressed with the results! She commented that she hopes to help me get to a place where I don't feel I need makeup and she has already done that. I went out to dinner with my family tonight without a stitch of face makeup on. I highly recommend her!! Thank you, Steffanie, for such a wonderful experience! read more

Everything you've already read about Stef is true! She is a master at her craft! I have never met someone so educated in this field! She has so much knowledge in what my skin needs and deserves! I get facials with Stef and use the products she sells at her spa. Since I have been using her products my skin has made remarkable improvements! Her spa is the most relaxing place I have ever had a facial! Oh, and can we talk about her heated bed? I didn't even know that was a thing until I had my first facial with Stef! She gives very specific directions to find her spa, which makes it very easy to find! She also offers sugaring hair removal, I have not personally tried it...yet... but I have heard from others what an amazing job she does! I count down the days until my next relaxing facial appointments with Steffanie! Hats off to you Steffanie !! read more

I saw results after my first facial with Steffanie! I was so pleased when my skin began clearing up after only one facial with Steffanie and using her products after only a few days. She truly cares about her clients skin and giving them results. My skin feels so clean! I am definitely continuing with Steffanie's skin regimen. You will enjoy her company, get all your questions answered and feel totally relaxed after you visit Steffanie! read more

Steffani is the best. I tried several places before I found essential spa. Her spa space is lovely and relaxing. Most importantly, with her calming style, she is able to make you feel comfortable during treatments. Highly recommend! read more

I have never waxed anything besides my eyebrows. I stopped waxing that after having such a horrific ordeal with my last lady after going to her for 6 years. She ended up ripping off eyebrow skin which scared me completely to do it ever again. I received a referral for Steffanie and it was the best referral EVER!!! She made me feel relaxed after being worried of pain since this was going to be my first Brazilian EVER! She explained everything and really I felt like I was speaking to a friend who I haven't seen in years. She made me feel so relaxed and before I knew it I was done. No Pain No Fuss!! She is AWESOME and I already booked my next appointment with her. Thank you Steffanie for making me feel right at home. read more

Steffanie is the best! She really knows what she is doing and does a great job making you feel comfortable and relaxed! Wouldn't go with anyone else. read more

Steffanie is amazing. I have been sugaring with her for years and wouldn't go anywhere else! She always makes you feel comfortable no matter what service you are getting, and her spa is the perfect little oasis to relax in. read more

I love, love, love Steffanie. She is super thorough and super sweet. My skin has been so much better since I've started seeing her, and her rates are very reasonable. I can't say enough nice things about her. I recently had a baby and she has been so flexible with the time and location. She rocks! read more

First time sugaring with Steffanie and it was by far the BEST one I have ever had. She was so polite and kept a smile on my face throughout the whole time I was with her. She also hooked me up with some skin care products without charge. Highly recommend her for first timers! She's the kind of beautician that makes sure she gives you the best service she can so you will definitely want to come back. Definitely going to see her again soon! read more

Stephanie is awesome. She has such a passion for what she does. Love my facials and sugaring. I will never get waxed ever again. Sugaring is the best. Talk about awesome customer service. She goes above and beyond just providing a service. She is thorough and knowledgeable in all aspects of skincare. I have been going to Stephanie now for at least two years and highly recommended her!! She is super friendly and makes you feel very comfortable. read more

Steffanie is awesome! She makes me feel very comfortable and at ease. Her place is so cute and smells great. She is a extremely knowledgeable, fun and leaves my skin looking bright. One warning...you will become addicted to sugaring and nothing else will do. read more

Steffanie is awesome! I have been seeing her for over 4 years now and my skin looks and feels the best it ever has been in my life. I have very sensitive skin and she introduced me to new products that I just love! What I like about her most is she is always on top of all the new skin products that are coming out and researches and tests them thoroughly. I have come to love sugaring my underarms, I was a little hesitant so Steffanie worked with me and we tested out all the different kinds of waxing and ultimately we came back to the sugaring. Thank you Steffanie for always making me look forward to my next appointment with you. read more

I was looking for a place to get a back facial, and I came across Essential Spa. Please make sure you know where you are going, this is a hidden GEM (no literally, it was out in the country, but she is TOTALLY WORTH IT). I got there and the place is amazing. We talked about what I needed, and I also told her my problems. I love the atmosphere of the place, and she is a very nice woman. TOTALLY COMING BACK for a FACIAL! read more

I LOVE Steffanie! She owns this business. She is the best at what she does. I have gone many places for facials and skin care, and she is truly at the top. She knows SO much about skin, care, and products. I have been a client for about 3 years now. I have terrible dark spots from sun damage and hyper-pigmentation, and she has helped me greatly improve the appearance of my skin. Her prices are very reasonable. I drive about 30 minutes to go see here, that's how good she is!!! Check her out. read more

I'm hooked! Not only will I never go back to waxing but I will be diligent about keeping up my sugaring. Essential Spa is comfortable to go to, and Steffanie is amazing. HIGHLY recommend! read more

Steffanie made my Brazilian experience a treat! I had never done sugaring before and needless to say, I won't be going back to waxing after Steffanie's expert touch. Her super cute studio is located at her home and is easy to find. She'll text or call, whatever is convenient for you and getting to her is a cinch. Because I stay with my parents when I visit town, and they live in Vista, Essential Spa is so convenient and I'll be using this spa as my go to whenever I'm in town. Thanks Steffanie for making this beauty chore as pleasant as it could be! read more

Wow!! Great lady!! I want to post this just for her!! Easy to talk to... wasn't awkward even to get your hoohaa sugared... delicate hand and a great sense of professionalism! Fair price and in depth knowledge of her art.. she's in it for the knowledge and nurturing aspects not just wham bam thank you ma'am!! nice private location... very welcoming.. offers drinks and great conversation... definitely going back! Thanks babe read more

I was looking for someone in the North County area that offers Sugaring and I couldn't imagine going anywhere else. Stephanie not only does an amazing job (no ingrown hairs or red bumps) but she makes you feel completely welcomed and comfortable the entire visit. She truly knows what she is doing and I am now 100% hooked on sugaring. Definitely a must!!! read more

Thank you Steffanie! After five years you continue to make my skin look better. You have a knack making your clients feel valued. Can't wait for my next facial. read more

Now that I have gone to sugaring instead of waxing I will never go back. I can now sit through a bikini sugaring with barely a wince and no need for no scream cream. Sugaring causes less trauma to my skin and at least for me appears to last longer between visits. As for the facials and skin care I receive at Essential Spa Services it is equally the best I have ever received. I come out glowing. Steffanie is highly skilled, amazingly knowledgeable and it shows in everything she does and in every product and technique she uses. The location is lovely and private and quite and Steffanie herself is an amazing woman both professionally and personally. Visiting her is like visiting your dearest friend. Highly recommended. read more

I visited Steffanie for the first time today because a close friend recommended her who has been going to her for years. I have never been waxed before and I was sooooo nervous. She made me feel at ease even when I talked to her over the phone because I was considering canceling my appointment because of the nerves. Once I got there she took the time to chat and get to know me and my hesitations and made me feel completely comfortable. She walked me through the procedure and never made me feel rushed or anything like that. The sugaring itself was far less painful than I imagined it would be (she even tested it out on my arm at first to give me an idea of how it would feel). She was In tune to the areas that were most sensitive to me and made sure I was comfortable and ready for them. I left feeling like I had met a new best friend. It was an amazing experience and she completely took my anxieties of being a newbie away! read more

Steffanie has worked magic with my skin! She is the only skin care specialist that I have found to deliver results. My skin is very acne prone and I have always struggled with bad skin. Steffanie tailors her facials to meet her clients needs and really produces results. Fluffy, feel good facials are a waste of my time and money, I love that Steffanie makes product suggestions and is willing to be more aggressive with treating my difficult skin. I also have switched from waxing to sugaring... What a difference! read more

Steffanie is a facial goddess! My whole family trusts her with all of our facial needs. Steffanie is very accommodating and makes the whole facial experience very pleasant. My first facial was with Steffanie back in 2006-07 and I have never seen anyone else. You need to see her if you have any concerns with your skin, My 13 year daughter's acne was getting bad and with the help of a teen facial and being told what products could be used for her daily skincare routine she has no acne problems. Steffanie is a sweetheart and you will not regret going to Essential Spa Services. read more

All the hype is totally true... Steffanie is incredible and her services are outstanding. Her treatment space is lovely and she takes such great care of her clients, treating you more as a friend than a customer. She's the real deal. read more

Steffanie is amazing. First time sugar waxing and I will never go anywhere else. She also does facials and I booked immediately. I have every bit of confidence in her because she knows her stuff. Plus she's absolutely adorable. :) read more

Stephanie does great work and provides a calming spa like atmosphere. It's best to text her and she will work with your requested date/time.

I'm one of Stef's older clients and have a number of skin problems. She's done marvelous work to make my skin softer and more radiant than it has been in years (bless her heart)! She uses the best products which she researches very, very thoroughly, and through her constant research, she stays ahead of the curve about new skin treatment possibilities. I trust her completely, and look forward to each session. Stef's a jewel, and I hope you have the good fortune to become one of her clients. read more

I have been one of Steffanie's clients for about a year and a half and I absolutely love her. She is very knowledgeable, professional and always makes you feel comfortable. I started going to her for waxing and then moved onto sugaring. The sugar is amazing, no reaction, thin soft hair and I think much better and less painful than waxing. I also go to Steffanie for skin care and facials. My skin has improved so much since I started with Steffanie and have used the products she recommends. I recommend her to family and friends all the time and have never been disappointed. read more