Rachel did amazing restoration to my hair. Her creativity, style, and welcoming spirit made this a…read moregreat experience. Finding a new stylist is not an easy thing for a busy, traveling, professional, like myself. I love my hair, and can't wait for the next opportunity for Rachel to bring my personality to life.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I recently found this salon and am so pleased with how beautiful…read moremy hair was after my first appointment. Jackie Larkins was my stylist and she did an incredible job! My hair grow out so quickly, Jackie worked with me to find the right coloring for this season, we did a "root smudge" to help blend my roots a bit more as they grow out and the cut was amazing - perfect whispy layers. Not only that, the salon is gorgeous. It is nice an bright and beautifully decorated. Everyone there is so fun. Can't wait for next time!!

**More than just a makeover!**…read more I was looking for ways to refresh my look and shake off my post-COVID work-from-home rut. I left not only with a polished daytime look that can easily transition into evening, but also with thoughtful advice on skincare, diet, gut health--and a much-needed reminder to drink more water (ugh) . It was a genuinely lovely way to spend the afternoon. The booking experience was smooth, and Christina was fun, patient, and focused on working with the makeup and skincare I already own. There was no pressure to buy anything, though she did recommend a few products I'm excited to explore once I finish what I have.

**Absolutely Incredible Experience!**…read more I had the most amazing session with Christina! She was incredibly patient and took the time to teach me multiple looks, from everyday natural to night-out glam to elevated, polished styles, all using the makeup I already had. She never made me feel rushed and answered every single question I threw her way. We talked through skincare, routines, and step-by-step techniques, which made everything feel so approachable and easy to recreate on my own. She even encouraged me to try colors I was honestly scared to use before, and they ended up looking *fabulous* on me. I left feeling more confident than ever. To top it all off, she sat down with me afterward and helped me pick out new makeup to round out my collection. Her knowledge, kindness, and genuine passion for what she does made the whole experience unforgettable. I can't recommend her enough!

First they do NOT kept there word when said " your Certificate will be sent via mail"…read more 3 years later and I'm still emailing and messaging through Messenger regarding my certificate and still NOTHING. If that does not scream irresponsible and untrustworthythen I don't know what will.

The class was informative for beginners, if you already know how to apply make-up the class is not…read morefor you? There are no good networking connections you can get from this class. The company stated we will be receiving our digital certificate for completion of the class within 2 days, never received it or heard anything from them. I ordered a product and never received it or an email confirmation from them. I also have not received my mailed copy . Several people that I still keep in contact with from the class has been trying to reach them via email and phone, still no response.

Everyone was so welcoming, and I felt right at home! I got a very good haircut from them, and I…read morewill definitely be back for my next one! (Highly recommended!)

Fro me, finding a new hair stylist or barber is among the most arduous tasks in life. I suppose…read moreit's like finding a Dr. or a teacher or a mechanic that you like and trust. I'll read yelp reviews, poke my head into barber shops and even a few salons occasionally and 95% of the time I'm not satisfied just from the look of things. So after going 2 if not 3 months past the expiration date of my last haircut (which I was somewhat satisfied with) I poked my head into Marin Essential Salon. And liked what I saw. The ambiance I had been looking for was there. A relaxed atmosphere, a calming open interior, and a nice man that turned his head as I was peeking inside and said, "come in, have a seat. We can take care of you". I was instantly a fan. I could see this pleasant man looking at me and then my birds nest of hair and could almost tell that he was sizing up how to help me look better with his craft. Unfortunately I didn't have any money at the time so I had to pass on his offer. But I kept it in my mind that as soon as I had the funds I would return to his shop and trust him with my vanity. Nearly a month passed before I had the ability to walk into his shop once again, this time with an appointment. And this man did not disappoint. From his good character and attitude to his skill with the scissors, I couldn't have asked for a better experience. 10/10 - and if I have to drive an hour to get here for his quality of service, I'm willing to do so. This place has an average of 5 stars with good reason. I hope to be a customer of his for a long , long time.

I have been seeing Sharon Elizabeth for my skincare since 2001. She is simply amazing. The level…read moreof detail in the cleaning of the skin, she also has state of the art equipment for toning and deep cleaning. She is always professional, cares deeply and passionately about her line of work, and always supplements her knowledge through on going education of the world of nutrition, skin care and the latest technologies for anti aging and skincare. I have occasionally had to go to other facialist when traveling for business, etc, and I am always so painfully aware of how spoiled I am to having found such an extraordinary talent who actually cares about how my skin looks. I am 54 and I constantly get comments that I look like I am much younger and I know this is due to my regimen of cleaning, good nutrition and going to a specialist like Sharon. Treat yourself and tell your friends about this artisan skincare experience. Karen W.

I was looking forward to a wonderful facial . What I got was rough treatment from someone I…read moresuspect has real personal problems., my upper arm still hurts, when I questioned what the machine she was using she got annoyed and said to me " well just forget it" . She was in and out the whole time, never explained what she was doing. All in all I thought their was something wrong with her and could not wait to get out of there. I would advise to anyone it was not worth even at this discounted price. She never finished the complete facial.. Mary from Mill Valley

I originally went to Katrin for microvibration and microcurrent therapy, but when she suggested an…read moreeyelash lift, my response was a hard "Absolutely not." I'd had a nightmare experience in the past and told Katrin "never, ever again." But Katrin has this calm, expert way of making you feel safe and educated rather than pressured. I eventually folded, though my "night-before anxiety" was real and I was ready to cancel the appointment. When it was finally time to start, I was shivering so visibly from nerves that Katrin had to gently remind me to take a deep breath so I'd stop vibrating ;) ! An hour later? My short, blond, "invisible" lashes were unrecognizable. Not only can I finally see them, but my eyes look way less hooded and I no longer look like I'm perpetually tired. I am so grateful Katrin talked me off the ledge and convinced me to try again. If you have short, straight, "invisible" lashes and a history of lash-lift trauma, you NEED to see Katrin. She's a miracle worker. 10/10!

Love coming here to Katrin! Very professional studio. I have my brows tinted and laminated, great…read moreservice and always looks wonderful when done! So many services to try next ! Easy parking and right off 101 in Marin.

I would highly recommend Felicia to anyone looking for a wedding makeup artist. Felicia was…read moreprofessional, responsive, and wonderful to work with from start to finish. The trial session was incredibly helpful--Felicia took the time to understand my preferences and helped me feel confident and comfortable with the final look. On the wedding day, she was very responsible, well-organized, and calm, which made the morning run smoothly. The makeup turned out beautiful, natural, and camera-ready, and it held up perfectly throughout the city hall ceremony and photos. My family was extremely happy with the results and truly appreciated her attention to detail. Highly recommend Bun Bun Bridal for wedding makeup!

From the very first conversation to the final touch-ups on my wedding day, working with Felicia was…read morean absolute dream. She is incredibly talented, professional, calming, and truly understands how to enhance your natural beauty while still making you feel like the most elevated version of yourself. On such an emotional and important day, she brought a sense of calm, confidence, and warmth that made the entire experience feel effortless. My hair and makeup held beautifully all day and night, photographed flawlessly, and most importantly, I felt like me--just more radiant than I ever imagined. If you are looking for someone who is not only exceptionally skilled but also kind, reassuring, and genuinely invested in your happiness, look no further. I cannot recommend her enough. She played such a meaningful role in making my wedding day perfect, and I am forever grateful.

Fiona and Jayan were an amazing team! We had many road bumps - rain, completely full parking garage…read moresituation, and worst of all, a city hall closure due to the power outage which meant we couldn't proceed with the ceremony. But despite all of this, Fiona and Jayan were so calm, grounded, and provided the most stunning bridal makeup and hair. Fiona made me feel so amazing (she even gave me a face mask) and brought to life the look I was dreaming of. I had told Fiona my worries about certain details and she completely addresses all of them and made me look like Star. I love Fiona and her work so much!!! Fiona is extremely seasoned and talented!!! Jayan also made my bridal party look stunning!!!

I spent a lot of time looking for a HMUA for me and my wedding party because I was particular about…read morethe style of makeup I wanted as someone who does not wear makeup often (clean, minimal, classic) and wanted to make sure they had lots of experience with asian features & across all ages. I hired Fiona and her team to service me, 7 bridesmaids, the MOB, and the MOG on the morning of my wedding. We had an early start time (4AM) since we were doing a tea ceremony and the team arrived on time, ready to get started to ensure we finished everyone by the 9:00am deadline. They made everyone feel very welcomed and were open to changes in makeup if someone wanted a different color/style that was done to them without losing time. Our hair and makeup stayed in tact all day with minimal touch ups needed & the Urban Beauty Loft team left us a touch-up package for me, the bride, to use. Definitely would recommend if you are looking for the same things!!

She was late to the bridal makeup trial. She didn't call to inform me she was late until after the…read morescheduled time. When I said more heads up would be nice this escalated to an argument. She explained because it's not her space she would need also additional time to setup. This didn't include sweeping up or moving the hair on the floor. Sure it's not her space but she didn't acknowledge it in anyway. She didn't even have me saved as the right client leading to confusion on both ends Extremely condescending and rude. I am 5'10 she informed me because my legs were long it was making her job challenging. She told me the dark circles under my eyes were very noticeable and hard to hide. She got makeup in both of my eyes and informed me because I don't regularly wear makeup this was because of my eyes Despite this I was willing to go with her. However I didn't get back to her within 48 hours. Stated no where. And she never followed up with me leading to last minute confusion on my end assuming having already paid her for a trial would encourage some professionalism in a courtesy follow up. Wedding planning is stressful! Additionally in our last conversation after she informed me she likely couldn't do the makeup. She asked where I was planning on getting ready for my wedding. I told her the salon. She then went on to disparage their space as it doesn't even have the table space she would need to do her work. I thankfully was able to find a nicer and actually warm artist and had an amazing wedding.

My experience was extremely disappointing. I filled out her online form, which didn't have fields…read morefor the date or time of my request. When I followed up with a polite inquiry about scheduling before sunrise due to a photoshoot, she responded in an incredibly rude and condescending manner. I felt like my simple request was treated as an inconvenience. If this is how she communicates during the inquiry process, I can't imagine how difficult it would be to actually work with her. Truly one of the worst customer service interactions I've had.

Exceptional experience! Eva is wonderful…read more Looking forward to my next appointment. Highly recommend!

This was my second time seeing Eva for a facial and both experiences were above and beyond my…read moreexpectations so I figured I'd better support her with a review. The first time I had been neglecting my skin and healing h in general after suffering two back to back tragedies. All that crying and wallowing in self pity had left my skin irritated and dry. I forgot the exact name of the facial I got that time because it was a couple of months ago, but Ava suggested it after assessing my skin. It was so soothing and uplifting, I felt rejuvenated. That package included massage of the head face and shoulders many steps of cleansing and exfoliation and deep moisturizing. I think that treatment was an hour of more and I felt so at peace that it was hard to stay awake. This time I wanted something quick that I could fit into a busy weekend so she squeezed me in for a 30 minute Hydrofacial. As I write this my face is still tingling from whatever the fresh invigorating gel was that she used toward the end. I feel like she wiped the tired look right off my overworked face. Thank you Eva!