My daughter came here for her first bikini wax. I had spoken to Marika and she had answered all of…read moremy questions since I have never personally had a wax. I felt very comfortable with her working on my teenager. My daughter had a very good experience and liked her a lot. She plans on returning. They are located right on the corner of High St and Cumberland Ave. there is parking on the High St side.

Called in for eyebrow coloring and waxing. Alisha was very kind and personable. Felt like I had…read moreknown her for a long time! My eyebrows looked great afterwards! Looking forward to continued services at Marika Alisha Skin Care. The establishment was super cute, clean, and the vibe was very relaxing.

This place is great! They offer the full spa experience with comfy robes and a sauna to try out…read morewhile relaxing. I especially love their pedicure services because they use single use, or sterilized tools to maintain clean standards that are lacking in most other pedicure places.

I received a Radiance Renewal Micro-Treatment with Jill, which is a 40 minute peel suited for all…read moreskin types. Arrive 15 mins early to put on your robe and sandals, wait in the lounge area with complimentary water and tea, before heading back to your pristine and dark treatment room. Service was professional and friendly, the treatment felt great and relaxing, and the facilities at Nine Stones are unbeatable!

I had my first facial at Beauty Mark yesterday with Vanessa, and it was magical! I have been very…read morefortunate over the years to have experienced several different types of facials, as I was a flight attendant and had the opportunity to travel to many different cities. Vanessa is lovely, extremely knowledgeable and a delight to spend time with. This was the best facial I have ever had ( including South Korea where K beauty is everything!) I was greeted by Lexie who couldn't have been more welcoming and was happy to answer some questions for me. MANY thanks!!

Had an amazing experience at Beauty Mark today. I messaged them on IG with a question last night,…read morethey mentioned having a morning appointment the following day so I took it! I had the new client facial where Vanessa and I discussed my skin care goals and current product lineup. The facial felt amazing and I experienced dermaplaning for the first time. They have designated parking spots out front which is the best! I bought 2 products and booked another facial so obviously I'll be back!

Yep, per other reviews as well, she's the best!…read more Very flexible schedule and warm, private studio. I love having calming music playing and the ability to just keep my eyes closed when getting waxed. My eyebrows come out perfect every time and there is such a dramatic difference in pre and post eyebrow waxing and dying that it's totally worth it.

It has been years since my last facial and the facial by Parks has me hooked. She puts you at ease…read moreand the products are wonderful I have gone to Parks for years for waxing and I cannot recommend her more highly.

I've been going to Akari for 14 years with a 6 year break when I moved to LA…read more Akari has a beautiful space on the second floor in downtown Portland. Front desk staff is always very warm and welcoming. This review, though, is about Zira, a Senior Colorist at Akari. I've known her for 8 years or so through Akari, initially when she was an apprentice. As a colorist Zira is warm, upbeat and patient, she is open to feedback, and in fact asks for it, and she's always fun to talk with!

I went here with my two daughters today, and the service providers were kind and friendly. The…read morespa was beautifully appointed, and I really felt like I was being pampered.

Wonderful experience at the Regency Spa. My therapist Catherine was truly gifted it was one of the…read morebest massages I have ever had, I would make the trip from Boston to book another with her.

i really liked it here. Both the massage therapist and the woman who did the facial was amazing…read more Kathleen was personable, knew her stuff, and my skin felt rejuvenated afterward. if i lived in Portland i'd be going to her regularly. The sauna both steam and dry sauna was an extra bonus.

I needed an emergency manicure right before my wedding, and Oasis Nails delivered. Leah was…read moreextremely nice and got me in last minute, and Laura did a great job fixing up my nails. On an extremely stressful day, I had a wonderful and quiet 45 minutes at Oasis. Can't recommend enough!

I wanted to treat myself while in town. Staff were very kind and professional. Nice quiet vibe and…read moreright on Forest Avenue! I asked for a French manicure and she got me right in. I would love to find a place that does the mani/pedi at the same time AND offers a shoulder massage. There was a great spot in Houston that did this. Ten bucks for a ten-minute shoulder massage? Yes, please!

An intimate, welcoming spa featuring amazing skincare products made locally--how much better can…read morethings get? Abura is located on Munjoy Hill right next to the coffee shop (now Double Great; used to be Hilltop). It's an unassuming little storefront and I have to confess that it took me longer than it should have to notice it was there! But once I stopped in for the first time and tried a few products, I was hooked. First I was just happy to pick up a few nice products from the retail part in front: a great lip balm, then a nice facial spray, and then Abura's absolutely fantastic product "Afterglow," which is a moisturizing cream and highlighter that makes you look and feel refreshed no matter how pasty your winter complexion might be. Then I started stopping by to pick up gifts for friends, who loved them--especially the "Awake" eye and face cream, which is so popular it keeps selling out. The owner, Amanda, has created an entire line of skincare products with a focus on natural ingredients (and there's a curated selection of other products on sale too). Then I went full-on bliss by booking a facial--and hands down, it's the loveliest facial I've ever had. There are a few different options to book but your first visit will be completely customized to you, based on what your skin needs; Amanda really listens and chooses her products accordingly. I began with a relaxing herbal steam, and then we went into various layers of gentle exfoliation and moisture, moisture, moisture (so necessary for our winters!), including a wonderful honey mask. A week later and my skin is still happy. You can also book a massage here, and a few other treatments, both skincare and energy-oriented. And there's an infrared sauna! I booked a half-hour session after my facial and loved it; the sauna is in its own little room that you have it all to yourself. Infrared is especially great for those of us who don't like or can't tolerate the extreme heat of a steam sauna--and it was *amazing* for wintery, achy joints. For sauna sessions Abura offers packages (which end up giving you a discount). Practicalities: arrive early enough to find street parking (not really an issue in the off-season, but you may need to try a block or two away). There are package deals available for the sauna and facials that offer discounts. And I want to stress the intimacy of this place: it's small, quiet, and not a place for groups (a huge plus, in my book). Abura is a wonderful way to treat yourself and support a local business and I, for one, hope it's here for a long time.

the people here are Amazing. They are so Human…read more So kind . So friendly Also they know what they are doing . Looking forward to my next appointment .

1/10: I have never felt so immediately welcomed at a business as I did at 207 Laser. I was so…read morenervous, but when I came in for the first time the entire staff - like they had known me my whole life and were genuinely excited to see me again, despite never having met me before - greeted me with an enthusiastic, "Hi, Steff!" It felt genuine. It was so warm, like a hug with words. As did the space/waiting room which is so lovely and so inviting. I'm currently working with Christopher May, and he was a joy to talk with. He was so personable; I appreciated how distractingly chatty (in the most engaging and friendly way possible) he was, because it made the experience seem much less painful and much more quick than it probably was. He's got really good energy, and I felt comfortable from the first moment we talked on the phone for my free consultation (and I had endless questions then). It's infrequent these days that your first experience with a business is an immediate success, but I knew from the moment I walked into 207 Laser that I made the right decision. But... As I'll be coming back, I'll be sure to update with each experience until the final result. #fingerscrossed (Other pros: they have a huge parking lot, are super responsive via email, and are - so far - incredibly thoughtful about privacy, safety, and your overall health and wellbeing).