I found this place recently, and made appointments for my daughter and me…read more Fantastic experience. Ching was attentive, knowledgeable, very skilled (no pain/discomfort), and listened to my concerns. The treatment left my face glowing and bright. I also got some products to cleanse and moisturize my face and it's making a difference. I'll be making another appointment soon, to maintain and enhance these good results. Happy to have found this wonderful place.

I've been coming here on and off for a few years and Ching is honestly the reason I keep coming…read moreback. She's super knowledgeable and really takes the time to understand your skin. I struggle with clogged pores, and she did thorough extractions without being harsh, plus used a few targeted masks that actually made a difference. My skin felt noticeably cleaner and smoother after. I also love that she gives helpful advice and samples without pushing products. Highly recommend her if you want someone who genuinely knows what they're doing.

Neat and cozy day spa, I really enjoyed my massage there. I've also had a facial there, it was…read morenice. Owner is welcoming. There are 2 entrances, I think the one behind the building is the preferred entrance.

I had an excellent time at the spa. My massage therapist was very attentive and gave me a quality…read moremassage. The ambiance was relaxing and close to home; I could walk there.

A lovely balance of professionalism, warmth, skill and humor. It was easy to book an appointment.read more

I've been going to Stacie for years and so have my friends. There are at least 3 of us who have…read moreconsistently gone to Stacie for all our waxing needs. She's amazing at Brazilians and a really good gal to talk to. You can trust that she will be detailed and meticulous. New clients may not know Stacie is no longer at the studio that is pictured. She now rents a private room at a nearby salon. The address on here is up to date (Pari's Salon 3746 San Pablo Dam Rd, El Sobrante, CA 94803). Her phone number hasn't changed. Don't fret, she's awesome no matter where she works!

Found this spot when I was getting done with my reiki session nearby. I walked in and inquired…read moreabout the price of a Hydrafacial. I made an appointment and on the day of my appointment, I met Danielle who was still settling in and I didn't want her to rush getting ready for me, so I chilled on one of her cute sofas. When she was ready, she let me upstairs to a room where I would be for the next hour and a half. I changed out of my top and put on a towel wrap and a hairband. I settled on the reclining chair and the steam got started. As Danielle got settled to start on my face, she showed me the different masks but I let her determine which one to use on me after seeing my skin. I ended up with the one that smelled like marshmallows and I felt like a cake getting frosted. It felt so good. By the time I was done, my skin was hella glowing and I felt renewed! Thank you Danielle! I'm glad I found this spot. The only reason why I gave her 4 stars versus 5 was because the Hydrafacial machine wasn't working the way she wanted, but that's definitely not a fault of her own. Returning? For sure!

I have been wanting to go to Monroe Aesthetics for months, ever since I heard about Danielle's…read morework. I finally went in today and I am definitely planning to go back. The space is serene; lots of feminine energy. The treatment was super thorough! I met with an NP briefly on an iPad while in the chair. This was the first time I had Botox that didn't hurt. Danielle is incredibly thorough and calming. She made me feel both excited and relaxed for the treatment. The IV drip area is peaceful and cozy. The entire space is clean, inviting and beautiful. This is my new spot for all things anti-aging.

I sent an appointment request through the website, and I received a response from Melody that same…read moreday. On the day of my appointment, I filled out a form noting any of my skin concerns and any conditions that could affect my skin. I informed Melody that it was my first time having a facial, and she asked if I wanted her to talk through each of the steps she was going through or if I wanted total relaxation. Given it was my first time, I preferred to have Melody talk me through what was going on. Throughout the entire process, I felt relaxed and comfortable. Melody appears very well versed in what she's doing. Overall, I had a great experience. Of course, my face was a bit red afterwards from the extractions, but after a couple days my face was feeling and looking a lot better than before.

My first time going and it was such a relaxing experience! Melody explained each step (per my…read morerequest) and what each step was designed to do. She doesn't push her products on you, but after asking her recommendations for my skincare I did make a purchase. I am so happy I did, because the difference has been nothing short of amazing. I am 70 years old and recently received the sweetest compliment from a young man working at a local Home Depot. He said I had very nice skin (I wore no makeup)!

Congratulations Milva on your new space! Absolutely gorgeous. Very clean, and such a luxury service…read moreprovided. She is exceptional at her work. Very gentle with the whole process. Always ask questions to make sure I like what I'm getting before hand. Her space is comfortable, quiet, and I always leave feeling great. My skin thanks you!!

Milva is simply amazing. I've been her sugaring client for years and she's consistently great!read more

I've been coming to Ningma for about 6 months now. Initially was for brow lamination and lash perm…read morefor a wedding but I've really been seeing her now for facials. I love my monthly me time here. It feel right at home and my face is always glowing for weeks after. I even had a coworker asked if I had had Botox! Definitely recommend

I recommend this place The lady is amazing she is very kind and professional I usually get my…read morebikini wax and brows trending.

Visits to Francesca are like mini vacations. It's almost unreal how relaxing her space and…read moretreatments are, and we're so lucky to have her in El Cerrito. I've always left her care feeling perfectly refreshed and renewed. All her products are super high quality but I haven't ever felt pressured into buying anything like I often do elsewhere...although I now have a growing collection of Botnia and other amazing items she's introduced me to. From the moment you step inside this little oasis, you're enveloped in a blanket of serenity, comfort, and beauty. You can tell that everything has been carefully and lovingly curated for your ultimate experience. Francesca's methods and knowledge are well-practiced and very evident; she has spent a lot of time honing her craft and it's obvious why she's always booked out so far in advance. I wholeheartedly agree with another client who wrote that what she provides is more of a form of therapy than anything else. I just wish I could see her more often!

I was shocked that I was told I'd have to pay $70 to reschedule my appt because I was 15 minutes…read morelate. (I accidentally took Arlington, forgetting that it's Colusa that goes to Fairmont, not Arlington; so I had to backtrack. In addition, it was very difficult for me to get away from work, as I work in a deadline-driven industry. This is why I also find it extremely inconvenient that this business is not open on weekends.) A facial is not something I would have purchased for myself, but this was a gift from my mom, who wanted me to experience a facial. This is why I especially wanted to experience the facial, not so much even for me, but because it meant something to my mom that I experience it. This being a 65-minute appointment that cost a lot at $150, being 15 minutes late would have left 50 minutes. I asked if she could do a shortened facial. (In my mind, that would have been plenty because this was something I have never experienced and didn't even know if I would like it.) But she said she would only be able to "put some cream on my face." She would neither agree to a shortened facial nor to rescheduling my appt without the steep charge of $70. Well, this seemed outrageous to me, so I was very angry but I did not lunge at her, as she wrote in a previous reply to an earlier review. That simply isn't true. The most upsetting thing was that she acted like the Queen of No from the moment I walked into the shop. UPDATE (4/12/25): For Francesca to state that I lunged at her is a flat-out lie. In addition, in her reply she is putting words in my mouth in many cases. Just one example: She wrote that I said that I didn't want a facial. What I in fact said was that "I would not have scheduled a facial for myself." That is not the same thing. Further, she states in her reply that "shortening a 65 minute treatment by *more than 15 minutes* is not something [she] is comfortable doing." If that is the case, then had she agreed upon my arrival at 15 minutes late to do a shortened facial, she could have proceeded with that right away, and we would not have have gotten to the "11:37" that she refers to. But no, the "Queen of No" wouldn't hear of doing anything to accommodate me, even as a first-time customer. She mentions that she texted me at 10 minutes after my appointment time but that I didn't reply. Well, of course I couldn't reply. If she had read my review she would have understood that I was driving at that time. She would have read that I said I accidentally took Arlington instead of Colusa and had to backtrack. But of course no leeway can be given even to a first-time customer who is not familiar with her location. After all, she is the Queen of No. Prospective customers may also be interested to know something else that I bet Francesca would not want them to know. That is that she illegally posted my photo on her company Instagram page, a photo for which I own the copyright. I had to ask Instagram to take it down, which they promptly did. And I can prove it.

I have been seeing Shirley, the aesthetician, at this practice for 2 years now for Chemical Peels,…read moreand more recently microdermabrasion treatments. I absolutely love the treatments and how they have improved my skin at 60 years old now. My mom who is 80 also started going to Shirley doing the same treatments about 2 months ago and she also loves the results of her face from these treatments. Shirley is very knowledgable and very personable. I highly recommend her for any type of facial treatments.

Dubious business practices. Two $250 consultations appointments are required if you want both botox…read moreand fillers. I can see having an initial consultation but two separate appointments for basically the same procedure (injectables) is ridiculous! Also, could not get an answer to a very simple question - price charged for a unit of material.

There's a reason this place has such high reviews. Everyone here is experienced, professional, and…read morethey go the extra mile. I've had filler once, Botox once, and two RF microneedling sessions and it's like the technicians are OCD. Three full passes, every patch of skin is covered, and the results are the best I've had. They give you time to numb, and they do a great job distracting you from the discomfort if you do decide to go for a more intense setting. Also, really helpful with the GLP, clear labeling on each syringe, and easy FaceTime with the doctor. I've never had to wait past an appointment time and there's always parking. Really grateful I found this spot. Note: Sheila did the rf microneedling if you end up scheduling that service. I normally have some white spots but after the service with her my entire face is covered and it shows in the results.

I booked a consultation with Dr. Shay with the intent to purchase a skin treatment package since…read morethe $200 consultation fee can go towards the treatments. The interior of the medspa is clean, minimal, and thoughtfully designed. The consultation was pretty short and confirmed what treatment I was looking for. I felt uncomfortable about the various treatment and product recommendations because I didn't feel like I had a say in what I wanted to opt in or out of. Dr. Shay informed me that a package of 5 was recommended (since packages are usually at a discount vs individual) and that it is typically $950/session for the face, but that she would honor the 5-package sessions to use for my arms as well. When I was walked back up to the front desk, I was quoted a different (higher) price for the package. I wish there was more communication between the staff because I definitely felt cheated. I was ready to purchase the package of 5 as quoted by Dr. Shay, but after hearing the discrepancies I felt hesitant to commit to Kintsu for so many sessions and opted to purchase just a single session which I used the next day instead. Additionally, a skincare product box set was brought up to the front as if I was going to purchase it when in fact I never agreed to it. Thankfully the ladies respected my decision and didn't try to push the product, although I did feel like I was being judged in the moment. I was also recommended a facial which I was not interested in and again felt like I was cornered into purchasing. The day of my treatment went much better, but could still use some improvements. It would've also been nice to have a clock in the room where the prep was done. I was sitting in there for what felt like ages and didn't want to move around too much reaching for my phone. The treatment itself felt pretty straightforward and the nurse had a calm demeanor which was appreciated. I couldn't remember what the aftercare instructions were, so a post-treatment care sheet would've been helpful. The nurse also said she would give me an ice pack afterwards to help sooth my skin, but I wasn't given one and just went up to the front to pay - oh well, no biggie but sometimes the details are what makes the clients feel appreciated and coming back. Overall, I wouldn't be opposed to coming back here if I wanted the convenience of going somewhere close by. The treatment itself was fine, but just be aware that products and services may be pushed on you and to just be firm about what your focus is.