Martha is the absolute BEST! I get a microdermabrasion and my eyebrows done by her. I completely trust her with my skin. She and her team know what they are doing and I always feel fabulous after my appts! I remember when i first started going to her, after a couple sessions, people told me my skin was glowing (without makeup)! I feel like a million bucks because of how she's taken care of my skin!!! She's also really affordable I highly, highly recommend her. Taking care of your skin is super important. Invest in it. Invest in Martha! She's very sweet, good natured and makes you feel welcome and at home! I def will not go to anyone else to take care of my skin! read more

Went for a deep cleanse. Martha was great. Was greeted with a calm, peaceful vibe and a massaging chair while I filled out paperwork and waited. She helped my nose clear up and in her words feel like a babies skin. She gave me a few sample of her products and if you're coming here invest in the coffee scrub OMG! Definitely coming back read more

December 2020 - I booked a facial for Martha via text. She responded right away and 3 days later I was at Kosa Salon for my first facial, which was AMAZING! I went in for a deep cleaning facial and she explained each step which made me feel comfortable and more knowledgeable about my skin. Martha is a kind and skilled esthetician who customizes and takes care of her clients from the moment they arrive at the salon. While filling out your client and COVID form, you are treated to a nice automatic foot massage before being escorted into the room. Martha is always willing to offer her skin suggestions without being pushy, and at the end she asked if I wanted any product suggestions or additional tips. I discussed my concerns and she gave me some great advice! I felt relaxed and very calm throughout the experience. Afterwards Martha offered me a choice of waters and extra cookies and chocolates in honor of the holiday season. Her rates are very reasonable for the service provided (first time clients get 10% off as well) and I look forward to my next facial with Martha! Tip: Pay in cash to avoid the credit card processing fee, although you can pay completely by credit if you so choose. read more

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This review is overdue. I booked my first facial with Martha and from the moment you walk in, she makes you feel at home. The ambiance is very relaxing which makes you feel very relaxing. Martha explained everything to you, makes recommendations and gives you good advice. She is very knowledgeable and her prices are very reasonable. She even gave me some skin care samples to try at home. I highly recommend Martha for you skin care. I am definitely going back. Esta revisión esta tarde. Yo tube mi primer facial con Martha el Sábado y desde el momento que entras al salón, ella te hace sentir en casa. El ambiente es bien relajante lo que te hace sentir muy bien. Ella explica todo en detalle, te da recomendaciones y consejos. Martha sabe lo que hace y sus precios son módicos. Inclusive ella me regaló unas muestras de productos para la piel para tratar en casa. Definitivamente recomiendo a Martha. Yo de seguro que regreso. read more

Martha was amazing! Great facial and Martha was so professional. Highly recommend. She addresses all skin concerns.

Martha is such a lovely person. She is caring and very genuine. Facial with her is not only about procedure but she includes the comfort and ensure you re taking care of. Her place is so homey and sparkly clean. She takes times on your face and use natural organic products that smells amazing and calming. I've been through numbers of facial place in NY but nothing like Martha's. My face has gotten so much better (been suffering from hormonal acne) and I can't wait for second session next month. I'm so grateful that I find you Martha read more

Jona did a super job! I was visiting NYC and long overdue for a microdermabrasion which for some reason I don't know is getting more difficult to find. I found Facials by Martha was close by and had a convenient opening. Jona and another person whose name I don't remember, sorry, provided my service. The attention and care given was thorough and impeccable. My face felt and looked great. The atmosphere was excellent and courteous. Support a great small business and find them inside Kosa Salón. read more

I had a deep cleansing facial with Martha today and was very pleased. While I have had little experience in my lifetime with facials; I can state that the entire experience was pleasant, comfortable, relaxing, professional and transparent. Martha asked me some questions, made some suggestions and provided me what I requested. The price was exactly what was expected and she threw in a few extra's in terms of facial hair removal, a jade roller treatment towards the end, and such plus a sample of the moisturizer she used during our procedure. I am looking forward to my next appointment which I plan to make in the not too distant future. If you are looking for a calming experience, and a professional skin care provider who can guide you to the appropriate treatments or provide you exactly what it is you are requesting; Martha fits the bill - oh and the bill - very reasonable :-) Thank you Martha. read more

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU COME HERE! I was with my facial lady for 13 years until she closed down due to COVID.Let's say finding a new facial person is like finding your new soulmate. You gotta trust the person. Long story short, I booked Martha due to her amazing reviews in Yelp. She responded right away which was great. I came in and the place looks so peaceful and calm. It's also clean and she made you wash your hands and gave you socks to wear. I sat down, filled the paper and got a quick 3 mins foot massage. Then she asked to see my face quickly, asked what my concerns were. Then she proceed to tell me that someone else (Miryam) will be doing the facial for me. Stupid me- I should have rescheduled if I knew that Martha wasn't going to be the one who did mine. My fault in that part. I was hesitant but thinking well, I gotta trust her. She did all the procedures just like any facial person does. Now the extraction comes. Mind you, I know my face was not in the best condition. I had several breakouts under my mouth, one acne on my nose, and whiteheads. She literally squeezed all of them to death, including the one on the nose, using the extractor. I don't know, but if I see a big acne, I wouldn't extract it using an extractor. Maria came and did the one under the mouth and left. We finished and I paid. I saw on the mirror and there was lots of redness which I knew was gonna happen. She gave me some samples to try, I thanked her and left. All night long, I was staring on my face and feeling down. I have been having facial for 13 years but I have never, NEVER had my face looking so red and bad. I texted her the next day sending her a pic of my face, and asked whAt I can do so this redness will go away or at least calmed down a bit. She told me to come back. I agreed. When I came, she told me to lay down, she took a look and she said that the one on the nose wasn't clear so she had to squeezed some more. Great! So she did. While she was doing that, I told her how I dont think that's supposed to be squeezed in the first place because it was irritated. Then get this, she had nerve to tell me "it's like a surgery, there's something inside, so it gotta be cut and take it out, use your common sense!" Yeah, she did use the words "USE YOUR COMMON SENSE" to her customer who's upset and frustrated because her face was looking like a mess! So then I replied "I am a teacher and I know how to use my common sense." Then when she's done, she told me if I wanted to come back, I can request to be seen by her instead of someone else. I said to her that I was disappointed that she wasn't the one who did my facial. She kept telling me that she's busy, she doesn't do new customers , only regular, old customers will be see by her. Then I told her that I think her new customers should be aware of that. She kept cutting me off and didn't let me finish my sentence. She said that she's busy, she's full. The reviews mentioned her name (Martha is great, her facial was awesome... etc etc) so it's only fair that I wanted to be seen by her, not her assistant. What gets me even more upset was no apologies or sorry came out of her. The least she could do was to say "I understand you're upset, I know that you're dissatisfied with the service..." but nothing. I thanked her and left. I wasn't going to let her telling me "use my common sense" stay unnoticed. So I sent her a text telling her that while I appreciate her setting her time aside to see me, I didn't appreciate her telling me that. She replied with "I am sorry about that." What did I get from this? Me being upset and refuse to take my face mask off because I am embarrassed of what my skin looks like now. I really hope that all the scars, redness will go away. Just be careful when you come here. If you are new and seek a treatment from her, she might not do it as she only does her old customers. Not fair. I know. Now off to find another facial person who knows and understands my skin. I also left some pics of my skin. PS: she will probably reply to my review saying I am crazy but hey I paid to be seen by her and didn't get that. She would probably tell me that I am a strange person, but I am just someone who deeply hurt by her treatment and wish noone will go through what I went through. read more

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Martha does an excellent job of personalizing facials based on what your skin needs. I had a deep cleaning facial that involved steaming, a coffee exfoliant, lots of extracting and disinfecting along the way, a citrus cooling mask, a high frequency shocker to remove any excess bacteria from the extracting, a scalp massage, another cooling gel and facial mist. Martha even gave me this aloe calming gel to sample at home! I will say if you haven't had a deep cleaning facial or aren't a regular like me, the extracting hurts a little around the cheeks and nose, but with Martha's skill and quickness she makes it tolerable. Kudos to her being so friendly and conversational as well :) I'll certainly be coming back to try another facial! read more

Booked a deep pore facial with Martha for the first time. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by the ambiance of her place, and her energy. Martha explained the process and devoted her time. My past experience has been rushed facials while this experience left me feeling like I was getting 110%. I'm so happy I found Martha who not only left my skin glowing (one week later and I'm still getting compliments) but that was able to address white heads that I was told were too hard to remove. Book with Martha, you will never regret it! read more

I made an appointment over yelp and Martha responded within a few hours. This place is located in a hair salon and she's downstairs in the basement area. From what I saw, there is two rooms. One is more private than the other (curtains as a door vs actual door). Martha greeted me. She was super nice and inviting. Offered me tea/water. If you're early you can get a foot massage while you wait. I went in for a European facial. The esthetician walked me through the process. I felt very comfortable. I would definitely come back here. Next time, I'll request the private room. read more

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Would totally recommend Facials by Martha! Making an appointment was easy and getting to her new Forest Hills location was also easy enough - only a block away from the train station. Martha is super professional and always leaves my skin feeling brand new. My skin is sensitive and tends to clog up easily but she does an excellent job of extracting everything!! read more

Best facial in NYC! I've been going to Martha for few years, so after I've seen some negative feedbacks I decided to finally write a review. I understand that people may have negative opinions based on their expectations and what's going on in their personal life. Let me tell you, Martha's is entirely positive, dedicated to help, flexible to your needs, professional and spotlessly clean. So if any of the above matters to you - you've picked the right one! If 10 min. waiting time annoys you as New Yorker it's only human. Think of a doctors visit, bc she's basically a doctor for your skin! Point of existing wait just proves that she's not rushing clients through and takes time to finish the procedure. I've been running late myself couple times and she's been very patient about it. Thanks for amazing glowing skin, relaxing atmosphere and great advices bout skincare and products! read more

I had my first facial with Martha today. I called about 2 weeks prior to make an appointment for a microdermabrasion facial. Martha took me exactly at my appointment time. She has a wonderful energy about her. She is so sweet! I was thoroughly impressed with Martha's technique and her knowledge of skincare. I couldn't believe I was with her for 2 hours!! It felt like it was 45 min. Time truly flies when you're in such hands. When I left, my fiancé told me my skin was literally glowing. I texted Martha right away and scheduled my next appointment! I'd recommend Martha to anyone. read more

Unfortunately I was not happy with my last experience with Martha, to the point were it turned me off and I never went back. I have seen Martha a few times, typically the facials were decent - the massage is very awkward and consistently one of the worst. But I thought the facials were decent and so I came back to her a few times. HOWEVER, The facials became progressively worse each time, she would do things like run late and not extend your time to accommodate the missed time and then also after putting a face mask she would leave for a ridiculous amount of time. Maybe she was getting too comfortable with me but the last experience I was done. I arrived 10 mins earlier to my appointment for my facial, she was running late with another client... which started becoming expected. However, this time I ended up waiting about 20 mins after my appointment. I figured that she would extend my time since I waited for her (I will get back to this later). So as I go in for the service she tells me to get ready and leaves the room. I quickly get ready and lay there... I am waiting over 15 mins on the bed and can hear her laughing and talking outside. She eventually makes her way back into the room. She starts doing such a RUSHED job on me that it was not complete, being that I've seen her before I can tell that she has skipped a few things too. I did not feel as if she did a good job at all, felt like a quick product demo. When she was done with the service, I checked my watch and she had finished 8 mins before my session was really over. Treatment that was advertised and purchased for an hour turned into only 20 something mins of service. read more

My facial with Martha was fantastic. My skin was clearer the day after the treatment. Martha really took her time with the treatment and all of the products used were so gentle yet effective. There were a lot of little things about Martha's technique that I really appreciated. For example, she used a brush on my eyebrows after the treatment so that my eyebrows didn't look crazy afterwards. These little considerations are what set Martha apart. read more

It was my first time in a long time that I went to get a facial, and thank god I found this gem. Martha took her time with the facial and I keep bragging about her to my family members about how much time she dedicated to my face. Definitely will be coming back. I absolutely loved it. read more

My sister recommended Martha to me a few months ago. Such a great facial! My daughter and I both loved our treatment. By far, the best facial I've ever gotten. My face look and feels amazing. I give Martha & Miriam 5 stars. Can't wait to go back. Book with her. You won't regret it! read more

The worst dermabrasion ever !!!! Martha was in a rush I asked her to try do a better job on my face she was like I'm super busy I have another client in the other room . So she was slaming and running back and forth , turning the lights on and her phone kept vibrating .she was horrible horrible horrible I wanted to get up and just leave the place. All she wanted ia collect the money she totally doesn't care about her clients comfort at all I regret going to her . read more

Great experience and environment. The facial was thorough and relaxing, and Martha was very kind and knowledgeable. Thank you!

I've been coming to Martha for my facials for over 4 years. She is the best! My skin looks great after every treatment. She informs you about every step she is about to do and the products she will be using. A huge plus is her using natural products. She takes her time with each of her customer and never rushes the process. I highly recommend Martha! read more

A decent facial. There were supplies in the room I was in so my time was constantly interrupted by someone coming in. Hard to relax.

I've written a review for this place before, but it seemingly got deleted. To recap my first visit here, It was an amazing, helpful, and worthy experience. This is my second visit and I can say for sure Martha absolutely goes above and beyond to care for my skin. The atmosphere of the place is very serene. Martha readily offers water for you before and after the treatment. Although the treatments do vary, she generally does a cleanse, exfoliation, moisturize, extractions, and a targeted face mask. Her skincare products are very gentle on the skin and simultaneously effective. I have very sensitive skin and her products do not irritate me whatsoever. I bought her cleanser and moisturizer which have both been stellar. The cleanser specifically is very gentle. The best aspect is that it does not contain sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate which is an irritating chemical found in most cleansers. Martha herself is very attentive, kind, and professional. She gives great advice pertaining to one's skin and always asks during the treatment on how well you are doing. After my first visit, my skin has gotten smoother and less acne invaded. Overall, I would definitely recommend Martha because she is an expert on what she does. read more

Martha is a sweetheart with beautiful skin. She really takes a lot of time and care with every step in the facial process, I think I was there for almost 2 hours (I got the works!). Definitely try to go Mon-Weds, she has reduced pricing and check-in on Yelp, and her normal pricing is already very competitive. Her products are all organic and are from Colombia, I tried finding on Amazon and it wasn't happening... they're pretty exclusive! I bought the aloe face cream from her because I loved it so much. But literally with each application, you can smell the ingredients: melon, coffee, lavender, etc. I hope she can get her own place soon (she's renting a space in a salon), because you can faintly hear the top 40 radio music and heels on the floor outside when she's trying to create a relaxing experience inside with spa music and lights out. It is still very relaxing and soothing. This was my 2nd facial and really helped my skin start to improve after this super harsh winter we had.. my skin has certainly been suffering. It took a couple of days after her extractions to clear up but was worth it. I will definitely be back. read more

Martha is a sweet person, BUT... I have had two facials done by her: my first one was amazing, but my second was really bad..a complete waste of $80. I am letting you all know (whoever is reading this) she even said herself that she is getting too famous. For an appointment this is supposed to take 45 minutes, she took two HOURS. Most of the time she didn't even spend with me. As soon as she did one step of my facial process, she left for an additional ten minutes. She was gone and absent most of my facial!! I was alone in her room with a cover over my eyes to make it seem more like a "spa" visit for when she wasn't present. Going to Martha could be a hit or miss. I am going to try elsewhere next time and not come back to her. Why take a chance coming back to her salon when money is involved? A lot of it too. None of my blackheads were even removed. read more

I visited this beautiful and calmed spa yesterday for the first time. I was welcomed by Martha whom since the beginning provided me with a genuine treatment Marta evaluated my skin and discussed the different choices available accordingly. Marta exhibited her expertise and made sure that my visit was an inolvidable one. I already have my appointment for my second visit! Marta is very profesional. Treated me with kindness and keeps place and tools clean and in perfect conditions. I highly recommend her. You won't regret it! read more

Had my first microneedling with Martha. Again another 5 stars. She is amazing and very proficient. Had my first facial with Martha, and LOVED IT. The professional service was above and beyond. She explains everything and takes her time. Expect to be with her anywhere from 2 to 2.5 hours with her. She will answer all of your questions and concerns. The wait is worth the service. Though I did not wait. She took me in 5 min prior to my appointment time. read more

Martha is just absolutely amazing! I have been getting facials for years, and hers are by the far the best. I have been going to her every month for about a year now, and I just cannot say enough positive things about her. She is not only extremely thorough, but she explains what she is doing and why it is good for your skin. I have done the acne treatment (which I do not need any more thanks to her), microdermabrasion, collagen, and I've been very happy with all of them. The difference in my skin over the past year is amazing. It's clearer, fresher, and more radiant. Martha is also just the sweetest person and so nice to talk to. For anyone looking for an amazing facial, I cannot recommend Martha enough. read more

Facial by Martha is located in the Kosa hair salon. As soon as you head downstairs, there a a calming feel with dim lights and water fountain. It was very relaxing facial, except for all the foot steps upstairs (which Martha has no control over). The two things I love most is that Martha has a soft touch, she is very gentle since the skin on our face is so thin and prone to wrinkles. Also all the producers were natural (aloe, orange, coffee) and they smelled amazing, no chemical smells. Definitely will be going back to her! read more

I had a fabulous facial with Martha this past weekend using a Groupon I had received as a gift. I felt Martha spent more time on my face than any facial I've had in the past and it was much appreciated. I really felt I got a great service and will be booking with her again. She's located in one of the treatment rooms in the back of Giorgio's Salon on Steinway. The treatment room is lovely but there is some noise from the salon, people talking outside the door etc. Make sure you confirm with Martha the day before via phone. read more

Martha was wonderful and sweet! She made sure I felt comfortable and asked questions where needed. I ended up getting the relaxation facial and it was very relaxing.She was able to get the stubborn blackheads that I've been patiently waiting to get out of my face. It is now smooth and when I apply makeup on it goes on better than before. This was my first facial and I loved it. I plan on going back! read more

Martha was great! She takes care of her patients and has a great product line to recommend. Friendly, professional, courteous, I highly recommend Martha to anyone needing a deep cleaning. read more

Martha is one of the greatest esthetician in NYC. I have seen Martha few times before and she always does a great job. The results are great, my skin was clear, smooth, fresh and brilliant. She would do anything to satisfy the customer's needs. She is professional, elegant and very welcoming. The overall experience is great. read more

I got my facial done by Martha a couple of months ago! One word, AMAZING! she was so gentle and so professional , I felt so relaxed and so pampered. she gave me amazing tips on how to take care of my face ! I will be coming back soon for another facial and also bringing my boyfriend for one too! I recommend Martha to anyone who needs an amazing facial ! read more

I booked Martha for a facial on Saturday and was very happy with the results. She took her time, and gave me a great facial. I hope to be able to afford to visit her every 4 to 6 weeks like she recommends to do so. I am usually allergic to everything in the world, but was not allergic to Martha's products and creams. Came out of here feeling very relaxed. As for my face? I am hoping to see more visible results in the future, I understand I am not going to see my acne vanish right away and my pores shrink overnight, however I can say that my face feels a lot less dry and Martha provides great after case advice. read more

This was my very first facial and it was an amazing experience! Martha is truly a professional and is absolutely passionate about what she does. The hour I spent was soothing and relaxing. After the treatment, my face was glowing! My skin looked super healthy! Martha is very knowledgable about facials and answered all the questions I had. Martha also uses the exact same products she has on display for sell. Apparently, not many facialists actually use the products they have on display. I can't wait to visit Martha again!! read more

I love Martha! This was my second time coming to see her and I have been receiving lots of compliments on how much better my skin looks. Her place is so calming and relaxing. She is very thorough and knowledgeable about all skin care. I am planning on taking my mom and sister for Mother's Day facials!! I will definitely be going back soon!! read more

Martha is beyond SPECTACULAR!!!!!!! With an endless amount of love, precision, care, and generosity, she not only did my mother's facial, she changed her life. Martha is extremely professional, proficient, attentive and she dedicates herself whole hearted to her clients. The environment is extremely clean and peaceful. I would highly recommend her and we look forward to getting more facials. THANK YOU MARTHA for being who you are and for everything that you do. read more

Update: It's been a few years since I last wrote my review (which also happens to be the FIRST review!! yay!). Since then, I've continued to see Martha on a regular basis. My skin looks truly amazing every time I leave her place! I try my best to see her every 2-3 months (would go more often if I had free time!). My skin looks fundamentally better. I don't do any at home scrubs or anything like that anymore. **I do wear SPF every morning which has also made my skin better. If you're looking for a facial, Martha is #1 in Astoria. BOOK IN ADVANCE ! She's definitely become more popular! read more