She was so sweet and did so so well!!…read more She was so sweet and did so so well!! She was so sweet and did so so well!!

I had a full face including eyebrows threading/waxing combo. The threading was great on the…read moreeyebrows but a tad painful on my face so we switched to wax which was not at all painful. Also I received a short complimentary face massage! All of this for a very reasonable price. I will definitely go back for sure.

I went to here after finding a deal on Groupon and WOW was I impressed!…read more Her studio is adorably decorated and Darlene is a true professional. I went for my first ever Brazilian wax and can't wait to go back to Darlene for more! I would suggest to anyone in the Albany area to try Darlene out!

Great place. Highly recommend it. Darlene is very knowledgeable and happy to answer questions.read more

I had a really disappointing experience at Skin Forensics…read more I came in during early pregnancy after having already experienced back to back miscarriages, and my skin was in terrible shape. I explained that I believed I was dealing with hormonal acne, but the owner repeatedly assured me I was wrong. Instead, she diagnosed me with dermatitis and insisted that I was likely having an allergic reaction to my laundry detergent. She recommended an oil-based cleanser that she had formulated herself, which I personally believe made my skin significantly worse, and I also spent money replacing all of my laundry detergent based on her advice. Throughout the appointment, I felt unheard and dismissed. After my skin continued to worsen, I later saw a dermatologist, who confirmed my suspicion that I was, in fact, experiencing hormonal acne. What concerned me most, however, was that despite knowing I was pregnant, she encouraged me to take cod liver oil supplements, saying the high vitamin A content would be beneficial. I later learned that excessive preformed vitamin A during pregnancy can increase the risk of birth defects, and I was incredibly relieved that I chose not to follow that recommendation. I understand that everyone's experience may be different, but based on mine, I would encourage anyone--especially if you're pregnant--to be cautious and to discuss any skincare or supplement recommendations with your OB or healthcare provider before taking them.

I'm a travel nurse, and I've been to several estheticians across the country. I can confidently say…read moreshe is the best I have been to. She has treated my skin with mask-related acne. Hormonal acne, during my pregnancy and now postpartum. When I started seeing her, my goal was to control and improve my acne. I have exceeded that goal and am now confidently rocking my skin makeup-free. Her knowledge of skin and how to care for it is extensive. She analyzes your skin and gives an in-depth recommendation on a home routine. She is judgment-free when I'm not consistent with my routine and helps me get back on track. She is worth every penny. With consistency, you will see improvement and enjoy every visit, as she is not only an amazing esthetician but also an even better human being.

Let me preface this by saying that I called 45 minutes before they closed and they still took me…read morewhen I arrived just about 20 minutes before closing, which I appreciated very much.... They offer a free first service, and I got 2 services so this was a nice touch. All of the staff I encountered were pleasant and professional and I was out in about 10 minutes! While I was there the member performing my services (eyebrows and lip) showed me how they looked and I was very pleased. She cleaned up my eyebrows very nicely but didn't shape them very much, which didn't bother me as I was just looking for them to be straightened out. --Side note: the wax they use was very gentle, no paper glued to your face, just pulling off hot wax which was a very nice change.-- My only complaint comes now that I took a better look at home. My eyebrows are definitely cleaned up but they are some stragglers that I'll have to pluck, and although the wax was gentle it didn't seem to really pull all the hairs completely, I can tell I'll need a wax again very soon unfortunately. Overall I would recommend this place if you're in a time pinch like I was. The experience was pretty good and the service was speedy and professional. **I would've liked to give 3.5 stars but Yelp doesn't allow it, but they definitely deserve more of a 4 than a 3**

What should have been a 15 minute service, took 30 and was of incredibly poor quality. When I…read morearrived, I was asked if would be open to getting a free wax (it seemed as if the water was just finishing training or just finished training) and I agreed to this. I understand that training services aren't just that, but there's also a certain expectation of quality. I had a Brazilian that left a lot of hair behind and the waxer pinched me a number of times trying to get the wax strips off. As I was under a time constraint and had planned for a 15 minute service, I had to stop her after 30 minutes and leave without a complete wax. She was very nice, but the service was incredibly disappointing and left me frustrated

rama is the best! she did so good on me and my friends pedicures, she was so nice and accommodating…read moreand let us sit together and talk! 10/10, we will definitely be coming back!

Found this spot through Yelp's appointment request feature and was able to get in the same day. The…read moresignage clearly noted it was by appointment only. There were two staff on site--one working with another client and the manicurist who did my nails. The space was clean and calm, and the staff were courteous and professional. I had both a manicure and pedicure done with regular polish. Everything turned out well, and the pricing was clear and reasonable. I'll definitely return.

12/15/20: New Location near Stuyvesant Plaza, across from Five Guys. In a mixed-office small low…read morebuilding. It's easier to turn into the Plaza Parking Lot & come back out to get to the other side of the road. Friendly & fast Service, Knowledgeable. Competitive Pricing. Not too painful for these Beauty Services that could be very painful! --------- This business is inside Cache Salon, a kind of fancy and busy salon. Very nice space overall & her room felt very spa like, clean & up-to-date. The owner is an aesthetician & is very knowledgeable about skin care- body & face. You leave with a sheet of directions! Very friendly & professional, she uses hard wax. Offers customizable facials also, services are good price points.

Deb goes above and beyond in her service. I just moved here from the west coast and felt timid…read moreabout finding a new waxer. I have thick hair and getting Brazilians is not something I'm comfortable with doing with just anyone. Deb has the best rapport around. I already have my next appointment booked!

I had a wonderful experience at Akshi Beauty Salon. I was able to make a last-minute appointment…read morewith the owner on a Sunday a couple of weeks ago, and she did a beautiful job threading my eyebrows, which others have found tricky to do. She did a fantastic job and they're still looking great weeks later! If I lived in the area (I was visiting from out of state), I would DEFINITELY return. The salon was spacious and clean, and the owner was friendly and really listens to what her clients want. If you need any eyebrow or facial services, make sure you book an appointment with Akshi Beauty Salon!

From the owner: Get ready to glow at Akshi Beauty Salon and let your beauty shine brighter than ever before!…read moreWhether it’s getting your eyebrows done, getting a relaxing facial or a beautiful Henna design - Akshi Beauty Salon is the place to be at! Visit us at: 457 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110 For appointments, call: 845-475-3025" Walk-ins are Welcome!

I had a wonderful experience at Arch Salon on Wolf Road in Colonie! I went in for lash extensions…read moreand absolutely loved the results. Abida was gentle, professional, detail-oriented, and really listened to what I wanted--a natural look with a cat eye--and she did an incredible job! My lashes turned out full, natural, and beautifully done. Arch Salon is definitely the best salon in Colonie and Upstate New York for lashes, brows, facials, and full-service hair extension services. I'm so impressed! I also highly recommend their HydraFacial, microblading/powder brows, and waxing! I'm so happy I found this place.. what a hidden gem! The salon was very clean, and I loved the ambience--calm and relaxing. You can tell they truly care about providing a great experience for their clients. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend Arch Salon to anyone looking for the best lash services in the area!

I had my eyebrows threaded here. I told the woman I was trying to grow them out, wanted them full,…read moreand just wanted them cleaned up a little (stray hairs and my brows get long.) She took of half my eyebrows! My brows haven't been this thin in 5 years! Then she tried to sell me castor oil to get them to grow! She didn't listen to me at all. Horrified. Also when I sat in the chair she was loudly having a conversation 3 other people which was rude.

I just got a cut and color from Junko and she did an amazing job. I'm very very picky about my hair…read morecolor looking natural but expensive but not done at all...if that makes any sense, and Junko nailed it. Hair is a gorgeous brownish blonde, perfect for winter and for getting some sunny highlights in a few months. Cut and style are also great. So happy with my hair!

Made the 45min drive to Albany after reading positive reviews on yelp. Pleasant setting, looked…read moreclean & professional. Arrived on time 11:30am for haircut, mani, pedi. Jan got me started on pedi & mani with diligent young lady- was great! By 1:12pm Jan was finally ready to cut my hair after shampooing, $15 eyebrow wax that she talked me into, & finally voila, a $55 10-min haircut with no layers nor shape. I asked for side bangs 3 times & each time was met with resistance. "I don't want to cut too short" I gave up after the third ask. Conversation was also intrusive - where do you live? What's your job? What's your ethnicity? This is supposed to be a relaxing experience, not an interrogation. Total bill $145. Will not be going back for sure.