The pictures say it all. I feel like someone rewinded the clock about 5 years. Ruby was very…read moreknowledgeable and knew exactly what she was doing. I went in not having a clue what eyebrow laminating is, but seen pictures and knew I wanted it. I asked many questions and Ruby answered all of them. She gives instructions how to care for, keep up with ect. I definitely recommend NYC sugaring. It's very clean, quiet, & well decorated. #gotSugar

I love Sugaring NYC on Newbury St. They are amazing!! It's a clean , cute place and I always have a…read morepleasant experience. Lyric is great and an amazing sugarista! If you're looking for any hair removal in the Boston area you should come here!

Hello, so this post may be TMI - so if you aren't into that, keep scrolling and just look at the 5…read morestars ~ I am a light skinned black women w/ very coarse curly hair. My private area hairs HATE being waxed. I always end up getting ingrown hairs after a wax. I have had nothing but issues with waxing, even after visiting European Wax Center. Once upon a time I lived in Atlanta and would get waxes from Andreas, but I no longer live there. STRAVROULA, the waxer, was the absolute best. She works in the basement of a hair salon, but the wax room is clean and tidy. I told her I don't usually wax because of getting ingrown hairs. I was only getting a bikini wax, so she gave me a pair of disposable underwear. I thought that was great and professional. I told her I wanted to try the Sugar wax, as I had read about it, and wanted to try it out. She tried the sugar wax on me and the sensitive skin wax on me. She would use the different waxes for different parts of my skin. She payed attention to me, engaged in conversation and the wax did not hurt as much as I thought. The pain level was about the same with other waxes that I have had. After the wax, my skin was very bumpy and red, but within the next few hours that went away. I wanted to write a review the day I got the wax, but decided to wait because my issues usually pop up AFTER the wax with ingrown hairs, but I can say 1 week later, my extended bikini line is still bump free. I will ONLY be going to STRAVOULA and actually look forward to getting another before my next vacation. Side bar: I always HATE how people who wax you, tell you to come more often to reduce the pain and the amount of hair and I really think that is a myth and a way for the shop to make more money. At European Wax Center they always try and make you buy a package to save $X.00 over time and they wax you so fast, there is no personal touch. I feel that they only care about profits. I felt that Stravoula actually cared about my skin and wanted me to have a great experience. I do not hate EWC, but they are both near eachother and one is franchise, while the other is a small business owner who has been doing this sort of work for 20+ years. Good luck hairy gals!

I mean she can be nice/have good conversation. And she do a gentle job extracting, the incorporated…read moremassage was decent but weak and sloppy, and the session was relaxing, but she didn't massage the hands, just the arms, and it was just clunky/awkward massaging the shoulders. The room was rinky dinky. And she had a rude tone in her voice when I genuinely asked about why she switched up the routine. I already decided before going that I was switching to a different spa, but now I am DEFINITELY switching. I guess you get what you pay for. Oh and she left leftover dried up mask product on my face after the last facial. And said she cleared up all my blackheads, when I had a whole jaw line and cheek full of them. Did she not see them under the bright light?? I don't get it. They're clearly black and white and obviously there. I'm confused, genuinely.

I highly recommend coming here for a facial! Priscilla is fantastic! She creates a very peaceful…read moreexperience from the comfortable room to the perfect massage! It is clear she cares about her work!

As someone who has had some harrowing experiences with facials in the past, I have a bit of anxiety…read moreabout getting them now but all my worries vanished here! I had a truly stellar facial from Susan. She is extremely knowledgeable and I was so relaxed throughout and after. I'm so thrilled with how my skin looks and will definitely be back. The space is the perfect environment for relaxation and everyone is so welcoming. Highly recommend for anyone looking to treat themselves!

I went in yesterday because i felt like my pores needed some professional help getting cleaned out…read more I went in expecting they will also exfoliate my skin and hydrate it after. Mercedes really took the time to understand my skin which is not easy considering it's dry with a few cystic acne bumps. Its also sensitive. I have a very hard time exfoliating it. Personally i have never been successful doing it myself. She did an A+ job with my skin. I was GLOWING afterwards. My skin is not irritated at all. No red patches. Its soooo soft and exfoliated. Pores look smaller. Skin looks so healthy and even. And super hydrated. I am definitely coming back in a few months!! Loved the whole experience and the end result

I have had plenty of massages in my life, but none as amazing as Crystal. She was a delight from…read morebeginning to end. Listened carefully, prepared thoroughly, taking into account all my various conditions, etc. And her technique-perfection. I am heading back every week - you should too!

This is the best place in the area hands down. Cleanliness, quality of work, ability to schedule…read moreonline, phone calls when your requested tech is unable to be your tech, the list goes on. I've been going here for over a year now and will go nowhere else.

I would not recommend this establishment for colored folks and minorities. These folks are racist…read more I realize they are sweet and play the role very well then speaking there made of language and laugh. I initially enjoyed going there because my technician did a pretty good job The first three visits. They charge high rates on top of tip. On that note I'll never go back.

Cannot recommend Moon enough. She is the best. I love the results of getting my nails done but have…read morea hard time tolerating the process. Moon is consistently patient and thorough with a manicure (and a pedicure!) and the results are always excellent!

Julia is absolutely amazing! She is incredibly detail oriented and takes so much pride in her work…read more Every appointment is a great experience because she is always positive, friendly, and genuinely cares about her clients. She takes her time, pays attention to every detail, and consistently delivers outstanding results.

I've been coming to Skin Spa for a while now. A friend recommended them after she went here before…read moreher wedding. I saw a deal for them on Gilt so figured, why not try them out. I got a facial and massage my first time there and have been hooked ever since. I get regular hydrafacials here and started laser hair removal too. The hydrafacials have really transformed my skin. I love them and always leave there glowing. The laser treatments have been going well so far - I wouldn't call them fun or relaxing by any means but they're effective! The staff here has always been super lovely. My usually aesthetician moved this year so I started going to new people (I can't remember their names) but they're also lovely. I'll also note that spa treatments are not cheap but skin spa ALWAYS has a deal going on so you can get good discounts and once you purchase a service, it doesn't expire. I love them.

I used the med spa part of this business. While the service itself is okay, there is no consistency…read morebetween how the procedure is done. Everyone is doing it differently, some charge you for a calming mask, some give it as a compliment to the service. I found it very confusing and frustrating. The worst is their behavior around tipping for med spa services. They blatantly and aggressively tried to get me to tip for those, literally trying to shame into paying it by loudly requesting a tip in front of everyone at the front desk, in addition to a big tablet with a tip suggestion (of 20,25 etc % expectation clearly listed) shoved in my face. This is a shady practice trying to indicate to a patient that this kind of tip is expected on a med spa procedure. Industry norms within healthcare generally favor transparent, all-inclusive pricing rather than gratuity-based compensation. This principle typically applies to services provided within medical spas, regardless of whether a specific treatment is performed by a medical provider or an esthetician. Because the service is offered under the medical spa's clinical umbrella and within a healthcare-related environment, patients reasonably expect the advertised price to reflect the full cost of care. Soliciting tips in this setting can create confusion regarding pricing, blur professional boundaries, and undermine the distinction between healthcare services and traditional hospitality services. The business acknowledges med spa separation from their day spa services. You receive multiple emails, forms to sign, etc. indicating a treatment that is treated as a procedure done under medical setting. It should be left to a patient discretion to provide a token of gratuity if they decide to do so, but in the med spa setting, there should not be expectation of the same tipping practice as for the traditional day spa services. I was very taken aback by these practices. This behavior was not present at other branches, but unfortunately those have been closed or will be closed.

I have been a client of Natalie's for about 7 years now. Until this year Natalie was solely my…read moreesthetician, helping me literally turn back the clock when it came to aging without the use of botox or fillers. Natalie and I would often discuss diet and lifestyle habits that could affect the quality and appearance of the skin. During these conversations I was always in awe of Natalie's knowledge of the body and her curiosity about my overall health. She listened compassionately as I shared issues related to my thyroid and hormone health and my frustration with generally feeling unwell. So earlier this year when Natalie began offering functional medicine services, I came onboard right away. Prior to working with Natalie I had worked with several functional medicine practitioners. Not one has helped me the way that Natalie has. Her listening skills are unparalleled. She listens critically but also with great compassion. When you share your issues with her you don't feel judged or "crazy". She asks questions and probes with the skill of a researcher, trying to unearth as much information as she can to direct her work. Once she complies all of the information, she determines what testing is necessary for her to get a better picture of what is going on in your body. Natalie is thoughtful and deliberate when it comes to selecting testing. Previous practitioners would just list out thousands of dollars of testing, insisting that I needed every single one. Natalie is not like that. In fact, one of the tests Natalie selected for me was one that no other practitioner had offered me. It was actually a very affordable test. And as it turned out, that test gave me the most important information of all. I had been suffering from a parasite for some time. Without Natalie's suggestion, I never would have taken this particular test or found out about the stealth infection hiding out and wreaking havoc in my gut. After working with Natalie these last few months I have seen HUGE improvements in my overall health. I plan on continuing my work with Natalie, confident that my improvements will be even greater. I highly recommend working with Natalie! You will not be disappointed!

Natalie is truly an expert on skincare and she is now developing her functional medicine practice…read moreas well, which I expect she will excel in. I have seen her regularly for about 2 years and I have experienced noticeable changes to my skin tone and elasticity--I have been receiving more compliments lately from strangers about my skin and I am woman in her mid-forties. Natalie customizes her treatments after an in-depth intake session which includes infrared imaging to pinpoint problem areas. She promotes living toxin-free as the first approach to healthy skin and recently added a line of supplements to her product offerings. Her main skincare products are from South Africa and they are the cleanest products I have ever used. Be forewarned, Natalie's services are not cheap. But if you are able to splurge a little sometimes, then Unique Verve is the only place in Boston worth spending your money on for serious skincare.

I have lived in Boston for over 15 years and spent well over the first decade trying to find my…read moreGo-to nail spot. I am a picky customer, I know it, and had a hard time finding somewhere that gave me a great experience AND nails that last. I found this place several years ago and have never gone anywhere else! They are friendly, professional, and very clean! I won't lie, their prices are on the more expensive side, but I promise, they're worth it! My nails always come out looking fantastic and my gel manicures last 3-4 weeks! They have an amazing selection of bright colors, too, which for no reason is hard to find in Boston. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who genuinely loves their nails and getting them done right!

Its highly over priced. To be honest, it's initially why I went there. Because I assumed if it's…read moregonna charge you that much, they must have really high quality service. It's pretty basic, as soon as I entered, I told the lady what I wanted and she went down the priceless. Each service. I get that's good business practice, I guess if you don't want people being shocked. But the way she was doing, it seemed kinda condescending. Then she continued to make comments about my finances, on several occasions. One time she said I called my husband to get me because I spent too much money. It was because my daughter drove us there and she still had 45 mins to go on her set. Not that anyone should have been making comments. My nails came out alright, I dont like them over filed at the top because I have big nail beds and she took that as dont try and shape them at all. I just didnt want them narrow at the top. Its a nice shop, plenty of color options, parking out front by meter.