Could not recommend Karen more. Not only does she provide fantastic service, but she made the whole…read moreexperience so comforting and easy. As a first-timer, I didn't know what to expect, and she could not have made the experience easier. From the minute i walked in, I felt like I had known her forever and the process was seamless. Highly recommend. Could not say enough good things.

When I first wanted to go get a Brazilian, I was coming in there with a lot of trauma and I was…read morereally worried about how this was going to go. The word on the street was that Karen Golden was the person you went to if you were coming into this from a place of trauma and the street wasn't kidding. If you're kind of a hot mess, you won't find a more compassionate person. She's not judgy, she's not unkind, and she makes the process of ripping your pubic hair out of your body as not-awful as it possibly could be. The room is clean and smells nice. Her assistant Lara is also as kind as can be. She takes cash or checks and everyone is understanding if you don't come by on the regular or have to cancel at the last minute (I disappear for months at a time: my income ain't what it used to be) but if you can only go to one place for the rest of your life for waxing, this is where you should go. She's the best.

Currently lasering full legs, extended bikini, underarms, and lower arms, for $50 more than my last…read moreplace was charging for my legs alone. I've also had only three sessions at Alexandria and regrowth is minimal enough that I've stopped shaving, which I wasn't even approaching at my old place after a few sessions. I have dark hair, and everyone's different so of course ymmv in terms of how many sessions you'll need, but these guys are very nice, professional, affordable, and give great results.

Absolutely love this place. The doctor and staff are great-it has a very personable vibe which. I…read moredid Brazilian and armpit. Honestly the best decision I have ever made. The regrowth is minimal. would highly recommend. The place is very clean, and they are super on top of their appointments/scheduling (I never have to wait long for my appointments)10/10 recommend it.

Worst laser experience ever!! I have had at least 20 hair laser sessions over all my body. Results…read moredid not work. Hair grows back faster even though I have had multiple sessions in that treated area before and my hair always grows back slower each time. They did it ridiculously quick, too. Contacted them and was told to wait for a month to see results. I contacted after a month and received a total different response, they refused to solve. Save your money and go somewhere that will provide good serviced and actually care about clients & results!!!

Worst experience ever, avoid if you see this review: 1…read more Misleading advertisements to trick you and charge you way more than what they say. 2. The facial is unprofessional and they reuse the gel on your face to save the money, which is so gross. (they apply some gel on your face, used it, and they collected them and used again, EWW!!) 3. The person who did my facial does not wash her hands before she touch my face, and I saw her literally touched everything in the store. 4. The facial has no effect at all, even a sec after the facial, no difference. 4. They ASK FOR TIPS, even though they should not. 5. After you left some negative comments, they will CALL you with a blocked caller ID and harassing you. 6. Don't even trust the positive comments, they paid people to leave some positives like that.

This is the best Korean store for skincare/makeup (and anything else you can imagine) in Boston! I…read morewent to another Korean beauty store down the road right before going to Tao's, to find out Tao's prices are unbeatable compared to their competitor. I will 100% be back next time I'm in the city!

People of color, BEWARE: I am writing because I just purchased a product at Tao's in Allston and…read morethere was a group of 4-5 people that entered before me who were all Asian and the cashier looked at me when I walked in and was not welcoming to me in any sort of way (For the record, I am a Latino woman.) Then proceeded to just watch me in the store while there was a group of people in there with me. Never once looked at them while they were in the store but when I was checking products out in front of her I turned around and she was watching me and making it a point to stare at me. Then I moved to look at moisturizers that were closer to the door and while I had picked up a moisturizer to pay for it and was moving to go to the register she comes up and asks me if I need help with anything as if she was scared I was going to run out the store when I was quite literally going towards the register. As I handed her the product to ring me out and swiped my card to pay for it she Would not let it go Or bag it up For me until after the card was approved and even after the fact just handed it to me and asked me for a receipt. I will say it is VERY disheartening that in 2025 people are still being profiled racially in an area that is known for being culturally diverse. I understand that there are people who come in and steal but to be profiled was just very uncomfortable and upsetting. Had I looked like the people who had just come in I would've been regarded in the same manner they were which was being left alone and allowing them to shop comfortably but because I was not someone she considered acceptable I was basically followed in the store. I just wanted to say it is very disgusting that in todays age we are still being racially profiled and wanted to make people aware of this incident as I am not sure how many other people also go through this. I unfortunately now have been made uncomfortable and will no longer come in here to shop even though I love K-beauty products but I can not support a place who does this to customers who are a different ethnicity/race.

Lovely space and very professional service. She really took the time to understand what I needed…read moreand went above and beyond. I will be back.

Mariola is amazing! I live in Texas and am so happy to have found someone I can consistently see…read morewhen I visit Boston. You will not regret booking a facial with her!

The ladies at this Spa are extremely professional and courteous. I have been coming regularly for…read moremonths. The results were better than I could have imagined. These ladies have helped me improve my quality of life and I've made some amazing friends along the way. If you're serious about make improvements or enhance your features, then I recommend Brookline Med Spa.

Honestly such a weird experience. Just moved here and needed Botox so I made an appointment.... The…read moresecond I walked in the front desk just made me uncomfortable. My injector was was also just weird. Made me uncomfortable and kept trying to sell me other procedures and I had to repeat myself maybe 5 times explaining all I wanted was Botox, but she just wasn't getting it and I was getting really frustrated. When I was checking out they told me I needed to schedule a three week follow up. I told them that was unnecessary, I would call with any concerns. They were pushy and wouldn't let me leave until I scheduled. When I kept insisting I didn't want the appointment the owner even made a snarky remark "have you even ever had Botox?"..... They ended up making the appointment and I canceled over text.... They then immediately asked me when I wanted to come back for my Botox. Never said I wanted to..... 24 hours before my canceled apt I got a text telling me to confirm and saying I would be charged if I didn't show up.... Thought I had cancelled? They were just rude, pushy, judgmental and made me uncomfortable. No shot I go back

I've been seeing Anh at BackBay Skincare almost every month this year for hydrafacials, and I can…read morehonestly say it's completely transformed my skin. It feels like one of those secrets you almost don't want to share because she's that good. I've been to all the "fancy" and overhyped spas in Boston, and nothing compares--those places feel like a lot of promises without results. With Anh, I get instant and lasting benefits every single time. My skin is clearer, healthier, and I've gotten more compliments this year than I ever have. She also takes the time to recommend products that actually work for me, which has made such a difference in keeping my skin on track between visits. If you're looking for results-driven skincare in Boston, this is the place. Anh is truly a hidden gem.

I got the HydraFacial MD® ($200) and Ahn was so kind and professional. She talked me through each…read morestep and was incredibly informative, I will definitely be back!

Emma was great explained everything very thoroughly. She's very knowledgeable and. I appreciated…read moreher straightforward honesty and the time that she took with me to explain the services I was interested in. Once I started the treatment series, she's always very friendly and personable upon arrival and my experience overall has been very good. I would definitely recommend SkinMD.

two overall negative experiences with tattoo removal and lash treatment:…read more tattoo removal: very expensive for tattoo removal compared to Removery. They don't use ice before treatment or cold air to make you more comfortable so the process is very painful and unbearable. They don't let the tat air out after and cover it with bandages causing lots of friction and irritation over the wound right after treatment. basically the way they do the treatment is as expensive and as painful as possible compared to other places that offer the same treatment. lash treatment: I also bought their lash serum. they don't tell you how to use it responsibly or that you should take long breaks from the treatment. nor does the manufacturer who I reached out to. If you do your own research, there are lots of risks and warnings. although it made my lashes extra nice, it caused discoloration of my actual eyes. I went to the eye doctor and they told me it would likely be permenant damage. they also tell you the lashes will stay that way, but they return to normal when you stop using the product and you must stop for long periods to use it safely and stop all together if it damages your eyes (which I did.) To make matters worse they called me to dispute my review. I told them I wasn't interested unless they were calling to apologize and refund me. After expressing my disinterest in further discussion and hanging up, they called and texted me asking me to remove my review because it was "misleading". As if having my experience dismissed and harassing me is going to make me take down my review...

Asian cosmetics shop, and a few imported toys from Japan on the Hello Kitty brand and they are…read morespendy.. $50 for a stuffed toy. A Japanese shout announcement when you walk in the door. Cute, maybe, but perhaps people get the cosmetics here mostly since not a lot of toys.

My daughters and I stopped by Shibuyala twice and we love this little store! The staff are very…read morenice and friendly!! They tried their bests to assist and gave the kids free candies which they love!! And free sample mouth wash! You can find a variety of items from facial, body, make up to food or pets food from Asia in this store. My girls love the stuff animals, pens, cartoon writing paper and some cute little things here. I got the holy grail mascara (Koji Dolly) here and it is a few dollars cheaper than Amazon! I also got a box of Korean masks, which is also cheaper than I normally get from Nordstrom Rack! Highly recommended!

The Depths - just had my first experience in Float Boston's new pod tank "The Depths" and OMGosh it…read moreis AMAZing! And my now FAV tank! It's out-of-this world looking and out-of-this world comfortable! Mark has also done great things with the room! BRAVO!!

Amazing experience for a couples float. First time for both of us, and we were unsure of what to…read moreexpect (I was nervous that I'd be a little anxious in the beginning after doing some research). The staff was great and sociable. The float was amazing and relaxing. When the hour was up, we had no idea because the time went by so quickly. The pod was relaxing, and we'd absolutely do it again. Was a little nervous that it might be a terrible date idea for a new relationship (4th date), but it was incredible.