I'll start off by saying that I hope my review doesn't get to be too long. If it does, well, I apologize in advance.
Now, I might be a tiny bit biased, seeing as I've never been to a spa or gotten any kind of facial before [most I've had are manicures and pedicures, elsewhere], but just.. wow. This place was and is amazing.
I only had two days off, and the day before yesterday, I had to spend it sleeping [I work nights]. I didn't have time the other day to schedule an appointment for yesterday, so I was taking a huge chance that they would have a time available for me. Happily though, they were able to get me in for a 1440 appointment.
Annoyingly, my GPS wasn't able to find the street they're one [I'm directionally challenged], but after speaking with Veronica, who also made my appointment, she helped me find the place. Thankfully it's only minutes away from where I live. I parked right in front of the building, and walked up to the covered doors. I appreciated it, because I was already exhausted and wanted a dimly lit place. I came into a nice dim room, where there were fake trees on parts of the wall, and I adored the sconces. I read another review where they said it seemed like Halloween decorations. I didn't get that vibe whatsoever. Another place said it seemed almost like a cult place. Again, didn't get that feeling. I found it just.. nice and peaceful.
Sign-in, or registration was quick and easily. She, Veronica, just had to get a little bit of information, and I took a seat next to the fireplace [LED], and waited. Only a couple minutes had passed before I was warmly greeted by my esthetician, Elizabeth. We shook hands, and she told me where the room would be. I enjoyed having a room on the very end. Even though it's a spa place, you never know. Some people could be loud, so being on the end would reduce most noise.
The room was quaint and smelled just as pleasant as the waiting area, if not better and a bit more stronger. Now, keep in mind again, that I've never had a facial or anything like this done before. So, I was nervous. After I was settled in and onto the heated bed, she came back in and we were talking. She examined my skin, and let me know her thoughts, all in a completely pleasant manner. She was just positively sweet.
Well. Sweet and patient. I know she could tell that I was nervous, and all throughout the 80 minute facial and cleansing, she was always reassuring me and just being nice. She tried making some things as painless as possible, but there's always going to be some pain.
And wow. I actually wasn't expecting any kind of massage other than on my face, but she massaged my neck, shoulders, and upper body in general. It was heaven. She asked first though, because she said that some people don't like massages [who doesn't? They're fantastic!], so she wanted to make sure I was fine with it. She even massaged me scalp.
Needless to say, when she was done, I was a pile of human goo on her table. The entire facial, even with the painful parts, was so just... nice. Lovely, even. I know my skin will be thanking me for days to come.
To go into a little more detail of just how.. amazing she was.. dermaplaning. Now, I had never heard of that term before I came into there, but I didn't much mind. She was welcome to do anything she wanted to. When I got home, I read things on what exactly it is [even though she explained it], and I was surprised to see how some doctors said that most people aren't exactly qualified to do it. They go through the superficial layer of the skin and into the dermis, making your face bleed. Well, I never experienced any of that. It wasn't even painful. It just goes to show how qualified and excellent her skills are.
Everything else is just as I said above. Fantastic. She's a skilled and extremely pleasant woman and esthetician. When she was done with me, we chatted a bit while I was still on the table, and I just got an overwhelming want to hug her. Of course I didn't because I didn't want to weird her out. But when I got re-dressed and went back into the lobby where she was waiting for me, she offered me a hug. I was happy and pleased and it just brought a smile to my face. That might seem weird to other people, but I for one love nice people. I think more people need to be like that. Superficial kindness isn't really kindness.
I digress. I shouldn't have to say this, but I most /definitely/ recommend this place to anyone and everyone. I've already told a few of my friends about Glow Med Spa, and Elizabeth. And to be cheesy for a second.. that glowing person is the reason I wrote this glowing review for Glow Med Spa. Ok. I'm done.
I am now a permanent customer of hers until I move out of Virginia. read more