Great experience at Shijin today! I don't know why it is so hard in Berlin to find an esthetician…read morewho does extractions and doesn't just slap on a mask and call it a day. Rosa was amazing, and I can confidently say that I look and feel much better already. My skin has really taken a beating in the Berlin winter, (dry and oily?!?!?) I knew I needed some help, but I wanted someone who really understood my skin. Making an appointment was easy, (just a quick phone call). The spa is well appointed with lots of beautiful amenities, and every area was spotless. The questions Rosa asked about my skincare regime were relevant, and her advice of what products that she suggested came with a caveat...try them at home first i.e.; she didn't ask me to buy anything unless I really liked the product! What an honest and wonderful way to do business! Shijin is a breath of fresh air, and not to be missed for anyone wanting to look and feel better about their skin.

How many times do you repeat an action before it becomes a habit?…read more If its THREE, my habit is Schönerie. Back again...this time for a multitude of well-deserved pampering and tailoring on a day of relaxation. Katrin (the owner) was my sole companion for this voyage of beauty, skillfully translating my "please help me!" cries into German and then making prettiness happen. *eyebrow pluck *eyelash tint (where has THIS been all my life?) *manicure *pedicure *facial --------------- 130 + tip = 150 euros for the whole shebang. Shebangs! Shebangs! She looks better. The space is beautiful and tranquil, quiet and relaxing (I passed out during the facial). Katrin has a really calming presence and I felt very well cared for, like I wanted to just move in. Wouldn't that be great? Highly recommended for all of the above services. The nail stuff was a bit different than what I've had in the past (you get used to things!) but in the end, my hands/feet are smooth as butter with nice polish to match. The facial was absolutely great, relaxing and included a really nice face, shoulder, scalp massage. FANTASTIC. A habit, and one that I am keeping as long as I am in Berlin. *remember, cash only! *by appointment.

How can you not love a place called Schönerie? As an aside, the first German phrase I learned in…read moreGermany was "Sehr schön," which was a compliment from the lady sitting next to me on the plane ride from Munich to Berlin. Okay, okay...so the compliment may have been directed towards my adorable Siamese-mix cat and not me, but more the reason to go to Schönerie, right? Schönerie was located a whole one and a half blocks away from my flat in Berlin, which made it very convenient and very dangerous for a woman with a spa habit. It was easy to make an appointment via e-mail, and next-day appointments were usually available. I had several different therapists here, and they all provided fabulous pregnancy massages that were quite relaxing for this mama-to-be. Easily my favorite spa in Berlin!

From the owner: Naturkosmetische Behandlungen, Gesichtsbehandlungen, klassische Massagen und erweiterte Verfahren…read more Ich benutze hauptsächlich Weleda und Dr.Hauschka Produkte. Hauttyp- und Ernährungsberatung nach Blutgruppendiät. Immunsystemstärkende Verfahren, Fussreflexzonentheraphie, Lymphmassage. Schröpf- und Ohrkerzenbehandlungen, tiefenentspannende Klangschalenmassagen gehören ebenso zu meinem Angebot wie individuelle Unterstützung im persönlichen Wachstums- und Heilungserleben. Zu letzterem biete ich die Schamanische Reise und Krafttiersuche an. Termine werden auf Kundenwünsche abgestimmt, zwischen 9 und 22 Uhr, auch an Wochenenden und Feiertagen. Seminarangebote für Jahreskreistraining zu den Archetypen des Kriegers, Heilers, Sehers und Lehrers.

Had a wonderful experience getting a pedicure today. Incredibly relaxing, clean and wonderful…read morestaff. I'm heading back tomorrow to get a body-scrub massage and spray tan, so I'll do a final update then. A few notes today: *The spa is located on the 6th floor of the Weinmeister Hotel (in the general area of U-bahn Weinmeisterstrasse, the M1 tram stop for Weinmeisterstrasse/Gipsstrasse when you go south and Hackescher Markt going north or Hackescher Markt S-bahn stop itself). When you enter the front door (with the "street art" on it), you have to have the staff let you into the elevator/lift area since you don't have a keycard. You just say that you have an appointment at the BeautySpa and hoped they could let you in to the elevator. I speak German, but the hotel staff speaks English very well. *Pedicure was excellent. You have your own private room and recline with cookies, tea, lemon water. Good quality color selection. Service was excellent. Cost was 55 Euro for pedicure and color. Most of their prices are online, though, so you can check those out. The woman I worked with spoke some English but we stuck to German since she feels more comfortable with that. She is Italian, so she speaks that as well. *They accept cash, Visa, Mastercard and EC-card (which is a German/European type of card). Overall, recommended.

Overall, my experience here was lovely. Foot soak on the rooftop deck, lemon water, tea, and…read morebiscuits, relaxing chair, clean environment, friendly staff. Manicure by Valentina was outstanding. Unfortunately the pedicure by the other staff member was subpar, with aggressive and somewhat painful cuticle removal and truly bad paint job that I will have to have redone elsewhere. If you can get Valentina, I would recommend without hesitation, as the location, vibe, and service are all fantastic.

The ONLY place that I have found that does eyebrow THREADING in central berlin (EUR 7). and it was…read morea great job. Also speaks English (sometimes), German and Turkish. IPL is also very inexpensive (EUR 50 for a neck, or full back for EUR 85 for example)

From the owner: Kosmetik, Fußpflege,Maniküre, Shellac, Wax und IPL-Dauerhafte Enthaarung, Wimpernverlängerung,…read moreDiamant Microdermabrasion, Mesoporation, Ultraschallbehandlung, Micro Needling, Kräuterschälkur / Green Peel/ Hydrafacial

From the owner: Medizinische Flußpflege Kosmetische Behandlungen und…read moreBeratung Hausbesuche

Stay away if you want to get Shellac gel nails. They took an hour to take off my gels. They were…read moreusing their finger nails. Then they misapplied the new gel polish twice. There were bubbles. I was there for 2 hours. No discount or gesture of apology. And they had the rudeness of charging me €8 extra for the removal.

I've been buying this hand cream for almost 8-9 years, especially the cherry blossom one. It used…read moreto be one of my favorites. Back then, the packaging was simple plastic nothing special , but the formula? Amazing. One pump was enough, super moisturizing, and it actually lasted. Now they've upgraded to glass packaging, which looks nicer and probably feels more "premium." But the formula has completely changed... and not in a good way. It's much more liquid, less rich, and even after 3-4 pumps, my hands still feel dry. On top of that, the price has gone up. Honestly, I would take the old plastic packaging back any day if it meant getting the original quality again.

Made in Amsterdam, you will find delicious smelling cosmetics inspired by Japan Korea, China and…read morethe middle East, like body scrubs, shave cream, colognes and make up. We were greeted with some hot tea as soon as we entered the store. I love the essential oils that all products contain. Their fragrances are great, especially if you like oriental scents. Great gifts for him and her, free gift wrap is offered as well. Samplers are available for every single item, so you get to sniff and rub before you buy. One star deduction for the fact that products contain chemicals. I always prefer natural and cruelty free.