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    Kintsu MedSpa & Wellness

    4.9 (47 reviews)
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    Services - Kintsu MedSpa & Wellness

    Acne treatment

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    IPL hair removal

    IPL bikini area hair removal

    Laser hair removal

    Laser bikini area hair removal

    Pore cleansing

    Skin brightening

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    I got microneedling with Sheila and she was super knowledgeable and kind throughout the whole process. I'm excited to see my results!

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    Amazing experience! The Berkeley location is so nice and the entire staff is so kind and helpful! I would definitely recommend coming here.

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    1 year ago

    Dr. Shay and her entire team are wonderful. Fantastic facial options. Easy parking & lovely location.

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    This place was enjoyable we did arrive late but pay the full price. However, of the staff and the provisions were all good.

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    The team is super nice and helpful. I appreciate how easy it is to text for appointments and follow ups.

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    Great office environment, had a wonderful facial with Joy. I already made my next appointment.

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    Did my first small area laser here today (bikini) and was super quick and easy! Will follow up with results

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    I had a great experience. Everyone was very kind. I will be returning soon to continue my skin journey

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    Very kind and methodical physician and staff. Really able to focus on retaining a natural look.

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    Ask the Community - Kintsu MedSpa & Wellness

    Do you do hair removal by electrolysis?

    We don’t do electrolysis but we have a fantastic laser that is great for hair removal of all skin types

    Do you also do lip fillers?

    Yes we do fantastic lip fillers!

    Do you do IPL laser to get rid of sun spots?

    Yes! We use our laser effectively to remove uneven pigment, wrinkles and fine lines. Treatment is called laser resurfacing.

    I scheduled a virtual consult. Just wanted to confirm if I should be expecting a call at the scheduled time?

    Yes! We will setup a video chat just before the appointment. Talk to you tomorrow

    Does the consultation fee go towards procedure?

    Yes!!! It all goes toward your service and/ or products that you purchase.

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    Review Highlights - Kintsu MedSpa & Wellness

    Shay for a year now and she does incredible work.

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    Seven:Thirty

    Seven:Thirty

    4.7(334 reviews)
    2.8 miWest Berkeley
    $$$
    Available by appointment
    Established in 2005

    I came here many moons ago when they had a yelp event. I have tried some of their products and by…read morefar one of my favorites will always be the brightening serum. I have now ordered it a couple times, and it's never a fail. I can't wait to try some of their other products and services - and will definitely come back. The vibe is very clean and crisp, and there are several treatments room throughout. Also, the reception area is spacious.

    I booked a 45-min back treatment with Shannon, and the experience could not be even more perfect…read more The spa/clinic was light-filled with minimal aesthetics. Luckily their location was not terrible to find, as there was ample street parking. When I walked in, the warm and friendly receptionist greeted and made me feel right at home. Throughout my visit, Shannon shared me with her wealth of knowledge of the various AHAs as well as retinoid products. I love that we were able to geek out on which products to use to achieve brightening effects. She also made some recommendations based on my skin type such as mandelic acid instead of glycolic acid for gentle exfoliation. Without trying to oversell me her products, she suggested that I try over-the-counter Nizoral antifungal wash for possible white-heads that pop up occasionally as well as prescription tretinoin since I had a few hyperpigmented spots that I wanted to fade/brighten. Given it was my first time there, she did allow me to use my credit card to pay but informed me that she only accepted cash or checks to help keep operating costs down. Since my back issues were minor based on her assessment, I did not schedule a return visit. I so very much appreciate her sound and scientifically backed advice (I also follow various certified dermatologists on IG for general aging skin care maintenance); I definitely will be making a visit if future skin issues arrive!

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    BORN + BORROWED Holistic Beauty - Lobby

    BORN + BORROWED Holistic Beauty

    4.8(22 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    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.

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    Nubo Spa - Founder

    Nubo Spa

    4.4(123 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    I wish there were more stars to give Nubo! From their lovely front desk staff, to their great…read moreseasonal specials, you always get a good vibe and deal. Shiva, the Harry Potter of aestheticians, a true wizard, and the genius of her expertise astounds me. I never walk away feeling over done, or not looking like myself, rather a more refreshed, best version. When friends ask if I'm using new skin care products, rather than, "what work have you had done?" you know you're in great hands. I trust NO ONE ELSE with my face other than Queen Shiva. I bow at her altar. While some reviews do point out that their prices are a bit higher - which is true - they are not the cheapest, but they are also not the most expensive: you pay for what you get! Their prices are comparable to places I've gone before in Walnut Creek who were voted "Best Of", and WAY better. Night and day. There are some things in life that you should never skimp on, or go to the cheapest person for, a lawyer (when/if you need one) and a plastic surgeon/injectables. You are paying for someone who has years of experience, and it shows! Shiva has a deep understanding of anatomy, and her meticulousness during each session is something I haven't experienced before, save for my derm/M.D. in LA. Thank you Nubo for treating clients with warmth and grace, and thank you Shiva for being your blessed self!!

    I've scheduled an appointment here twice a few months apart and both times they cancelled on me…read morewithin a couple of days of the appointment.

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    LaserAway

    LaserAway

    4.4(294 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$$
    19 years in business
    Certified professionals

    Hello folks, this review is ... wow over 4 years from my initial appointment. As I was booking…read moreother appointments, i realized I haven't had to book a waxing appointment for my legs in years! Here are the results from areas I lasered: Legs - I haven't shaved or waxed my legs in 4 years. No growth to worry about, no issues. The only place I have hair is on my knees as I wasn't able to do laser on them due to scrapes from a running fall. It is funny to see the hair there when there isn't any elsewhere on my legs. Underarms - I occasionally do shave here. I used to have very thick, south asian underarm hair and shaving it just made it thicker over time. I do have light hair growth here, but the hair is so thin it's rarely noticeable. So yes, there is hair growth here but the discomfort of having thick underarm hair is gone! Face - unfortunately where I ended up having the most re-growth. I've had a unibrow my whole life and I was excited that lasering it would make it a non-issue. Unfortunately, I still get my brows threaded because the hair growth was the same. I do think the mustache area an d chin have less hair growth, but there is still more than I was expecting when getting it done. Overall - Nearly complete hair reduction in 2/3 body parts, with one of those covering half of me! I'm very happy and I've been considering if I should go back and do other areas.

    Do not use this location. I purchased a package of 50 units, of which I was up sold to break into…read moretwo sessions. I used 34 my first session and had 16 left over. When I went to reschedule for my touchup to use my remaining units. It was noted that all 50 were used in the first setting which they were not. It turns into a he said she said situation. My advice is do not purchase the package deals. Just pay as you go. Super sketchy!

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