I've been coming to Moss Beauty for over 6 years and cannot recommend it enough. Rhonda the owner…read moreis the most amazing waxer. She uses two different types of wax and makes the process as close to painless with her incredible skills. She now focuses solely on body waxing and especially bikini and legs/arms. She's been doing this a long time and even when I've been traveling and had to go to other places nowhere compares to Moss. She is also a great sex educator and sells high quality and well-curated toys in her store. She'll give you great advice and is just fun and easy to be around and talk to. Lastly she's super LGBTQ+ welcoming and embracing - so it doesn't matter who you are you will be welcomed and made to feel very comfortable at Moss.

I've had mixed experiences here! My first was really lovely but the second time was a bit stressful.read more

I had a weekend conference in Durham and was in desperate need of a prenatal massage at 6 months…read morepregnant. I was able to get an appointment with Jennifer on a Sunday morning and it was one of the best massages I've ever received! I usually have to go to a therapist multiple times before I can really relax, but Jennifer made me feel completely at ease to the point that I fell asleep several times. About a week later I realized I hadn't been having back or sciatic pain all week after the massage. This is after at least a month of being in daily pain. The spa itself is lovely and everyone was very kind and welcoming. All together just a wonderful experience after a long week and a long conference. Afterward the Retreat even sent me a 10% off coupon for my next visit. Highly recommend!

I HAVE DOUND ME A NEW WAXICIAN!! McKenzie W. Did such a great job, as painless as it gets. She was…read moreengaging with me w a warm aura, very kind.. and made me feel comfortable. I have scheduled my next appointment in advance! If you're looking for a new wax lady, she's it! The Retreat overall is such a beautiful place w kind souls and very relaxing. Durham has a gem.

Dana got me in pretty quickly and did a great facial giving my much needed pores a refresher!…read more She used perfect pressure and also excised some areas on my sides of my cheek that had gotten clogged. I will come back and do a small peel with her in the near future!

I've been going to Dana now for a little under a year. I moved here from AZ and since it was the…read morebeginning of COVID when I moved, I didn't have a chance to keep up with my skin needs since I left my aesthetician in AZ. Dana absolutely is the best here and my skin always feels so great whenever leaving her. I haven't had a chance to do the peels yet, because of my circumstances, but I can't wait until I'm able to do them!

Granniehudson serving as the caregiver for her sister as she completes a procedure. This location…read moreis absolutely gorgeous - clean, professional, and inviting. Plenty of private room and space to wait for your loved one. as any business of this type, it's staffed by beautiful young women who don't need one iota of anything done to themselves, but have everything from duck lips, Botox, fillers and the works. It always cracks me up. Why? Because beauty and anti-aging sells! And they represent the product! These ladies, however, are as down-to-earth and sweet as possible. My sister claims that the experience is top-notch from top to bottom, and just sitting here waiting on her and talking to the staff, definitely confirms that!

I went to Allison for wrinkle relaxers. She listened to what I wanted and recommended Daxxify. I'm…read moreglad I went with her recommendation, because I LOVE the results. It treated my wrinkles while also looking very natural.

I visited The Hue Solution for a facial. Nicole was friendly and welcoming, and she made sure I…read morefelt comfortable. She explained each step she performed along the way, and educated me on how to best care for my skin in my home routine. I am looking forward to my next visit.

I'm back with my annual 5 star review update! Nicole is still the absolute best to do it and her…read morekindness and expertise make this experience worth it every single time. I've been coming for years now and it's amazing how minimal the pain is and I truly credit it to Nicole's many years of expertise. The environment is clean and peaceful, she curates a great vibe to relax you for your service. As long as I am in the area Nicole will be my go to for any and all waxing needs.

I came by last week for a 30 minute consultation with Dr. Bialas and it went really well! Not only…read moreis she super friendly and personable, but she is also very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of my questions in layman's terms. I have never seen a dermatologist before so I was a little nervous but she was clear, concise, and I left my appointment feeling great! Clara Dermatology was founded in 2020 by Dr. Rebecca Bialas and Dr. Joanna Hooten who are both board-certified dermatologists. Their office is clean, minimalistic, and modern with a variety of their top recommended products on display for purchase including Supergoop! sunscreens, sheet masks, and other trusted skincare products. It's a beautiful space! They're located in a building with a large parking lot, just behind the All Starz Academy, near the Parkside Town Commons shopping center off O'Kelly Chapel Road. They specialize in treatments of the face, body, nails and hair. Can't make it to the office for a visit? No worries, make an appointment for a virtual consultation. Additionally, they offer treatments including chemical peels, Kybella, vitamin injections, microneedling, laser hair reduction, and many more. They even offer ear piercing! Pricing is all very clearly listed on their website, too. Clara Dermatology visits and services can be paid for with an HSA/FSA card, cash, check, or credit card. However, they do not work with or bill any insurance plans. That being said, they can provide a coded receipt which you can submit to your insurance plan for out-of-pocket reimbursement. Note that Medicare and other government insurance programs will not reimburse for these services. Pro tip: you can pay for sunscreens with your HSA card! I wish I knew this sooner, but I walked away with a new Supergoop! Play (SPF 50 and reef safe!) for my upcoming beach vacations this summer. Highly recommend them!

When a girlfriend asked me to attend an event at Clara, I went with zero expectations. Why?…read moreBecause I already had a dermatologist, an injector, an esthetician...but as soon as you step through their door, you can't help but go "ooo"! The staff is knowledgeable, never pushy, hospitable. I pre-booked a facial to see how it goes. Fast forward and today I had my facial from Winnie. Do yourself a favor, and go see her. Let her assess your skin and introduce to you medical grade products that will change everything. You'll leave loving the natural glow! Filter who? Self love baby!

I was the lucky recipient of a giveaway for a chemical peel at Restore and Rejuvenate Hydration. I…read morehave had one chemical peel a long time ago but this one was much different. Rachel took so much time to explain every step to me as well as gave me detailed instructions on aftercare and even gave me the cleansers, moisturizers, and SPF to use. The peel tingled but did not hurt at all. On day two now and my face is slightly pink and feels so smooth! Rachel is a true nurse entrepreneur with a real passion for what she does. This peel was well worth the drive from Raleigh to Durham and I Iook forward to trying some of her other services.

Today I had my first botox appointment with Ms. Rachel at Restore and Rejuvenate Hydration Med Spa…read moreand it was the most amazing experience. I have gotten botox many many times from many different places but Restore and Rejuvenate Hydration has by far been my favorite. Rachel took the time to explain where she was putting the botox and the results it would give me. She was incredibly knowledgable and professional and made the whole experience so enjoyable. I knew the second I walked through the door I would be back and seriously cannot wait to try all the other services she offers. I highly highly recommend Rejuvenate Hydration Med Spa!!!

I've been going to Moshi Moshi for over 3 years and I'm always happy with my results when I leave…read morethe salon. I don't have one particular stylist because my haircut is pretty simple. I would say it is on the more expensive side but I only go a few times a year and I'm happy to pay a bit more for quality and to support a local business. I appreciate that they keep notes about what I have asked for in the past and what I like. The location in Golden Belt is a bit tucked away but you can always ask the security guard. The studio itself is small and funky. During COVID it was only one client at a time because the studio is so small and they are still keeping with mask requirements which I appreciate. I would say the only downside is that parking has gotten crazy in Golden Belt with so many new businesses moving in that it can be hard to find a spot especially during lunch time. You might consider grabbing a spot on Morning Glory instead of trying to park in the Golden Belt lot.

Perfect hair cuts, friendly and knowledgeable staff that are not trying to squeeze you for every…read morelast cent. The de-frizzing lotion they recommended solved my problem without being goopy or too expensive.

I had a tummy tuck because I lost a lot of weight and had some excess skin. Not a lot, therefore, I…read morehad a limited abdominoplasty performed by Dr. Erdmann. Trust me, I'm not one of those people that dreamed of having cosmetic plastic surgery growing up, so I worked out like a crazy person trying to get rid of it - but I couldn't tighten up that sagging 2 inches of skin that was hanging over my waistline. After my surgery, 2 years ago now, I was not given drains. I was told (post-op) that that was because I was "dry". To this day, I'm not sure what that means. Following the initial surgery, I had to go back 3Xs within 2 weeks because my body was starting to accumulate fluid in my abdomen area. The nurses drained the fluid as I lay on a table by pressing on my stomach forcing the fluid from a small opening they had to re-cut and re-open to drain. After my 3rd visit, I requested to have drains put in. The drains were removed about two weeks later and I thought everything was fine. It wasn't. I noticed fluid start to accumulate again, but not as much as before. Over time, the fluid hardened and I developed scar tissue. I raised my concerns and I was made to feel like "it'll be fine, just give it some time". I felt like Dr. Erdmann was tired of seeing/hearing me. Well over time, the fluid hardened and I (as a natural born cis male), appeared to be 3-4 months pregnant. The Aesthetic center was contacted and I was seen and had a scar removal surgery at Duke. I requested up-front that the drain be put in no matter how "dry" things may look. I drained for 2 weeks and the drains were removed. Again, I began to develop fluid but this time, it was jelly like. I thought "I'll give it time". I'm pregnant again. I'm going to have to have another surgery (not by Dr. Erdmann) b/c at this point, I am officially botched. I regret having the surgery and had I known this, I would have just lived with the 2 inches of saggy skin. I've been on this journey for almost 2 years now... Things to note: 1. Don't go to Duke Aesthetic Center 2. Don't go to Dr. Erdmann 3. You should plan to have a scar revision surgery whether you have to have it or not, so that any scar tissue can be removed. Most surgeons like to correct the line where they cut you the first time now that your body has had time to adjust and heal. 4. Get your massages after surgery. I was NEVER told about these but these help with the fluid accumulation and cause the fluid to not to harden. I've been told from another surgeon that they are not the most pleasant massages you'll ever have, but you'll want to make sure you have them. Again, I WAS NEVER TOLD ABOUT THIS at the Aesthetic center. The only time I ever met with the Esthetician was to be sold the silagen scar strips. 5. Dr. Erdmann has NO bedside manner. I'm not saying he's rude, it just "feels" like he doesn't care. 6. The nursing staff is great, however, they're not the ones performing the surgery. 7. Do your research!

My experience here was so bad that 20 years later I still remember it as if it happened yesterday…read more I went there for electrolysis to remove a unibrow. My hair was so thick the aesthetician placed a single hair on a piece of gauze and told me she'd be right back. She went to the aesthetician next door, asked her to come out and together they stood outside my door laughing and gawking at how thick the hair was. I was so humiliated I sat in the exam room holding my head debating whether I should leave. I was determined to have the unibrow removed so I stayed. But when she came back to the room she removed hair around my brows permanently making them super thin and left the unibrow. She insisted I go elsewhere for hair removal. It was horrible. I hope she reads this to know how inappropriate and offensive her behavior was. I tried to complain but the office manager blamed me saying I was a "bad" patient. In a second visit, I met with a plastic surgeon to have a cyst removed, but the office manager and security insisted on being in the exam room when the doctor examined me. At that, I left and never returned. Horrible, horrible experience all around...

Sigrid is absolutely amazing! Recommend 100%!! Superior attention to individual needs and hygiene.read more

Wow!! What an amazing experience. I had horrible skin, nothing I tried worked. In fact, it got…read moreworse. With amazing good fortune, I was introduced to Sigrid, Ivy and Dana. 5 weeks later, My skin is clear. I followed the skin routine Sigrid layed out for me. I love the skin care and make up. I'm thrilled. Thanks to the skin vitality team.