HIGHLY RECOMEND!!!!…read more I CAN NOT BELIEVE it has taken me this long to write a review! I LOVE Laura. She is not only super accommodating with bookings and very fair with pricing, but she is just overall amazing as what she does and you can tell she loves doing it. When I first met her I has calcium deposits similar to "ball like white heads" under my eyes (VERY close to my eyeball) that a dermatologist would charge crazy amount to get rid of and she did it in only a session or two. After that I was so impressed I never saw anyone else. She always makes me feel so warm and welcome and I've been seeing her for YEARS. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my skin. Try her out, you 100% wont be disappointed.

I really like this place! I come to Laura to get my upper lip waxed, she fits me in…read moreeven at last minute. I've also had a facial,she uses Eminence organic skin care line which was very lovely , going there is very relaxing and her prices are decent too.

Alyssa did a fabulous job on my lashes. My application was absolutely perfect and her timing was…read morequick but very well done! I have had lashes done before that I was really satisfied with but this was even better. Thank you, Alyssa!

Gabbi did a lash tint/lift on me and they turned out AMAZING! Right after I got them done they went…read morethrough the wringer (lots of tears, ooos) and they still look flawless and have stayed in the same place even with all the eye rubbing I've done too. Definitely recommend!

I can't recommend this place enough for your skin care and maintenance needs! I'm so sad I've moved…read morefurther away or I'd want to come here every month. Seriously the attention to detail and pampering is unreal, I feel so relaxed and squeaky clean every time I come out of that room. The extractions can be painful but so worth it to feel clean again! From your face to your neck to your hands everything is pampered! Can't wait to go back!

This spa is the best kept secret of downtown San Carlos!…read more Elisabeth is an absolutely amazing facialist -- truly a hidden gem. Her hands are magical, and every facial feels both deeply relaxing and incredibly effective. She has a rare combination of kindness, skill, and intuition. My skin always looks its absolute best after seeing her: clear, calm, glowing, and healthy. The space is serene, clean, and calming, and the entire experience feels thoughtful from start to finish. Pricing for what you get is incredibly good. Other spas and hotels are 2-3x this without anything near the results one gets with Elisabeth. What I appreciate most is how trustworthy she is. Elisabeth gives excellent, practical skincare recommendations without ever upselling or pushing products you don't need. You can tell she genuinely cares about skin health, not sales. She's one of those "almost reluctant to share" secrets because she's that good. If you're looking for someone gifted, honest, and deeply talented, Elisabeth is it.

"A painting requires a little mystery, some vagueness, and some fantasy. When you always make your…read moremeaning perfectly plain you end up boring people." - Edgar Degas "Painting is concerned with all the 10 attributes of sight; which are: Darkness, Light, Solidity and Colour, Form and Position, Distance and Propinquity, Motion and Rest." - Leonardo da Vinci This review is only about the show exhibit of the beautiful paintings by a local artist Ellen Silva, which is until February 28, 2022. It's really a special treat to see beautiful arts hanging on the wall of a local Bamboo Hair + Body. The location is convenient, right off Main Street of down town Half Moon Bay. I love the vibrant colors of her paintings. My photos do not reflect how unbelievable her creativity and her color work of her arts. I highly recommend to come and see her paintings with your own eyes. I appreciate her nature capture in still arts. I feel happy and inspired looking at her beautiful bright colorful paintings. Her creation is unique, special and rare! Her arts, especially those with the hummingbirds inspire me to love, to hope, and to be happy and creative. Her acrylic paintings on canvas, and Fence Chunks from recycled wood, which hang on walls, fences, gates and decks are marvelous! Additional info on shows of Ellen Silva: https://www.ellensilva.com/art-showsexhibits.html Check out the Fence Chunk Gallery: https://www.ellensilva.com/gallery-fence-chunks.html and the Commission a Chunk page: https://www.ellensilva.com/commissions-fence-chunks.html Come to check it out in person if you are near by. You will make your eyes super please! And to support a local artist! Perhaps, to get a stylist to do your hair and enjoy the beautiful art work on the wall!

I've been going to bamboo salon for 18 years. Karen DiLena has been my hair stylist for that whole…read moretime. Karen's work is fantastic. i just can't say enough about how amazing she is. As a person, friend and a stylist.

I had the pleasure of meeting Selenia while out running errands recently. I mentioned that I was…read morelooking for an esthetician for my son as he was experiencing severe acne. He was using different topicals from his dermatologist but it was not working and we were at the stage of considering Accutane, which I did not want him to have to do. Selenia listened closely, never revealing that she was an esthetician with over 26 years of experience. I thought she was just a friendly fellow shopper! After sharing she gently mentioned that she would be willing to have my son come in for an evaluation at no charge and give me her opinion. Three days later we went to Selenia's Skin Boutique at 7:00pm on a Monday. There was no rush and she created the space for my son to settle in and get comfortable. After her evaluation, she was confidence that she could help and felt that he could avoid using Accutane. My son's skin looked much better after the first facial. We returned two weeks later and she continued to work on the various kinds of congestion including what was inside of his ears. He is back for his third facial and everything is moving in the right direction! I feel confident that Selenia will help my son continue to resolve his acne, eliminate scaring and teaching him how to care for his skin, including when to see a professional. I am incredibly grateful for Selenia's Skin Boutique. Finally, I want to mention that the prices are very reasonable, hours extremely accommodating, and there is absolutely no rush. Selenia is a true gem. If your child is having issues with acne I highly recommend giving her a call.

I have known Selenia since 2002 and have been getting my facials from her ever since. I love how…read moreeverything is done manually and she use products that are effective and smells good. Its just hard for me to set up appointments as my schedule is super busy, so I am a last minute person, which I know is not good if I want to sked an appt with her as she is almost always booked because she has a lot of clients. I recently tried getting legs and arms waxing and it was great, I did not ouch at all. I look forward to seeing Selenia again and again.

At my first appt for microdermabrasion I was thrilled with the experience and offered my payment…read moreand tip. I practically hurt LIs'a feelings---a tip? this is not a spa. She is a clinician--you don't tip a doctor. Okay. but I feel as though I've been to a spa when I walk away.... So it's the best of both worlds: Lisa really knows what to do with my skin, plus she's fun, upbeat, and calming. This profession demands discretion--we're in a small town for one thing, and secondly, skin care involves very personal issues. And it demands equipment, products, and especially SKILL, because you can do some serious damage. For me, it also demands good touch. For all these reasons, I give Lisa Wimsett 5 stars and recommend her all the time and give birthday gift certificates for her services.

Lisa is wonderful, knowledgeable and down to earth! I just started going to her, about a month or…read moretwo ago and my face is starting to show improvements , actually it was only after the 2nd treatment I could see the difference. I purchased a 6 time treatment for anti aging and YAY. Its working! I highly recommend Lisa and her products So I give her 5 stars and thumbs up!

I have known Ruchi for 7 years and this review is overdue for way too long. She is an amazing…read morebeautician and aesthetician. Great person at heart and loves her work genuinely. She does what she is passionate about. It's not just for money. Very gentle and accommodating with appointments. To speak about her work well, I have fallen asleep on her facial table everytime. That shows how relaxing her service is. I can't thank her enough for helping me with a routine for my acne prone skin which has improved beyond words. I had never imagined that I could have a clear skin ever. Thanks to Ruchi I look and feel so much better. Her fingers work like magic when she does eyebrow. It's one place where I don't suffer while getting eyebrows done. Highly recommend her.

I have been seeing Ruchi for over 6 months now for eye brow threading and she's not only incredible…read moreat her job, she's also so nice! I tried threading years ago and had to stop because it was so painful. I decided to give it another try and I'm so glad I did! With Ruchi it hurts less than waxing and looks incredible! I highly recommend her!

I saw yulia for a basic facial a few months ago with extractions and generally had a great…read moreexperience. The place is very basic - part of a little plaza - on the left side of the courtyard. Budget time for finding street parking, as with anything downtown San Carlos. Yulia was on time and took even a few minutes over to take care of the full problem (a LOt of blackheads / clogged pores on cheeks) . My favorite part was probably her advice on resolving the persistent clogged pores and blackheads I had been battling for almost a year. Talking to me about the products I use, she quickly deduced my problem was most likely dry (not excess oil) skin and a lack of hydration from overusing bha's at too high of a concentration. I was skeptical at first but doubling down on moisturizing and discontinuing harsh acids ultimately fixed the issue . I plan on still coming for a tume up her or there. Only crit is that the skincare products sold there are ok (I got the toner and it unfortunately didn't get along great with the rest of my products but maybe you'll have better luck).

The quality here is outstanding. I loved the vibe when I walked in. It's a small location but It…read morefelt like I got VIP service. I booked online for a 1 hour facial. Yulia said my skin was in good condition. She told me that I probably only needed a professional facial every 3 months. I did answer a few questions to ensure that I was no allergic to anything or have had any past reactions. This is great due diligence on her part. This made me fell great as a customer as well. I did a deep pore cleaning facial ($90). After removing my shirt, I laid down on the comfy table face up for my treatment. This helps so you dont get any products on your shirt or jacket. She performed all the layers and removals seamlessly. We identified that I need to use moisturizer 2 times per day to maintain good skin. She also recommend that I do an exfoliation more regularly to ensure my skin can accept products. I left with my skin bright and glowing. I'll definitely be back before summer to get another treatment. Time to be acknowledged 5/5 Time to be serviced 5/5 Return value 5/5 Bathroom 5/5 Customer service 5/5 Parking 1/5