I started going here about 18 months ago and am fully satisfied this is the place for me. After…read moretrying many different spas and facials as well as several high end skin care lines I still wasn't happy with my dull, blotchy and congested skin. Since I've started going to SKN I've had a few different facials and have made the gradual switch to using most of their facial products line. The facials immediately made my skin feel so much better, moisturized and smooth. I enjoy the calming and peacefulness of the treatment rooms and the professionalism of the staff. I'm sure they're all great but Danielle is my favourite; so knowledgeable, professional, kind and really listens to try and figure out what is best for you. She was able to diagnose and start treating the part of my facial skin I disliked the most right away (melasma discolored skin due to sun/hormones). I am genuinely happy with my skin now. The goal in my mind when I went there was to eventually feel comfortable going without makeup on any given day - mission accomplished! It's no longer something I think about besides when I'm using my products and feeling thankful for them and the hard work they do. I should note one of the things that impressed me the most about SKN was the lack of pressure to buy products. During facials they inquire as to what you use on your skin and appear to try to work with what you've got but suggest a few small changes. I also left my first facial with several samples, which was very helpful as I could see if it was a routine that worked for me (it totally did, very easy). I've also tried their laser hair removal and highly recommend it, minimally painful and again, professional and thorough. Given the quality of the technicians, space, products, service and overall experience I find that their prices are reasonable. They also have an online product store now (pick up or have it delivered) and they seem to have monthly specials on products and services. If you're unhappy with your skin and ready to do something about it please don't wait any longer - just make an appointment. Thanks to the crew at SKN and keep up the great work!

I've been seeing Michelle for a while now for my laser hair removal sessions. She's so kind and…read moreconsiderate. She takes time to explain every step and I truly feel at ease with her. She's a professional yet super nice and friendly!

This was my first time getting an IPL treatment. I was a…read morelittle nervous but once I met Bob he made me feel at ease and comfortable. He's very knowledgeable and so funny. Gentle touch and didn't mind explaining all the products he was using on me and why. The ladies at the front desk were great with rebooking all my appointments and helping me with the products on which one to buy. I can't wait for my next treatment. Thank you Vanity lab!!

Absolutely looove this place! They are a little hard to find up on the third floor but I actually…read morelove the discreetness this offers :)

SERVICE: pretty easy to book via email and communication…read morefrom booking through to leaving the spa was wonderful MASSAGE: I'm not one to demand more pressure, I've found the average pressure that rmts use to be enough. It seems that my masseuse was having a hard time massaging me and I could feel their hands quivering. I have a normal bmi and a normal pain tolerance so maybe they're over working their rmts. FACE SCRUB: they used a foreo Luna on me... why??!!! It was ok. BODY SCRUB: The scrub itself left my skin feeling rejuvenated and moisturized which isnt common for scrubs imo. Loved the body scrub. AMBIANCE: UHMMM AMAZING. You have a room that you're massaged in and an attached shower, closet, sink, toilet. Hi, i could legitimately live in here. The black and gold is a bit gaudy imo but the ambient lighting, the plush massage/facial tables were so comfortable that I could have a zen life in that room alone. POOL/HOTTUB: wonderful! It was clean and warm. HIGH TEA: Beautiful presentation. The little salads were good. Why a 3 star rating? I give 3 stars if I wouldnt return without many incentives as I wouldnt pay out of pocket for it. It was overall a nice business day.

Always exceptional customer service coming to this spa!! Of course just like other Hotel spa it…read moredoes come with a bigger price tag, however from the moment you walk in until the service and after with your personal steam shower inside the room really tops the nearby hotels!

I have the happiest feet ever. And it's all thanks to you Yelpers…read more After working a trade show yesterday, standing on concrete floors in high heels for 12 excruciating hours, my poor tootsies certainly needed Maggie's attention! When I arrived at this tiny, super-clean esthetics studio inside a hair salon, she had a warm soapy bowl of comfort already waiting for my abused feet. After a nice long soak, I was taken to a separate room and seated in a reclining bed while my feet were scrubbed, buffed, massaged, polished and pampered to perfection for a full hour. As I informed Maggie, I don't like to talk during my pedis, so the silence I enjoyed was neither uncomfortable nor unfriendly. This is the most detailed pedicure I have ever received, and Maggie could easily charge much more than she does. I will definitely become a regular here.

Maggie is my girl in Vancouver for a great facial or mani/pedi…read more This woman is passionate about skincare (important in an esthetician, no?) She is thorough in her assessment of your needs and isn't pushy about product but often gives samples of ready-made AND handmade treatments for you to try out. I LOVE that.

I had the best massage in decades. The overall service was excellent; the Thai massage with Reine…read moreSublime. I will be back!! Thanks so very much, Sharon

I have enjoyed around a dozen massages at various Sabai Thai locations and it is always such a…read morepleasant experience. The spa is well run the masseuses are skilled and the massages are consistently thorough and relaxing. The space is clean with a soothing ambience that helps you unwind the moment you arrive. I enjoy their price specials as the cost has jumped. Overall, Sabai Thai has become a trusted go to for reliable quality and genuine relaxation.

I was looking for a Korean body scrub place while in town for a conference at the convention…read morecenter. Did the Golden combination. The scrub wasn't quite what I am used to (no black underwear clad ladies using plastic mesh to exfoliate), but was nice - like a regular spa sugar body scrub. The facial, however! So relaxing. I felt like I was getting more beautiful by the minute! Thank you to Iris. Perfect way to unwind after long flight and before boring sessions. Close enough to walk from waterfront area. Very reasonable cost. Pro tip, prix fixer lunch afterwards at Sura, the Korean place across the street, will make you happy to be in Vancouver

I really enjoyed my massage. Excellent pressure and I asked them to focus on my back and neck…read more Atmosphere was okay, seemed clean and quiet but could add more ambiance like music or scent. I guess that part doesn't matter since my eyes were closed. I liked how the masseuse adjusted my massage based on my request.

I went here about a month ago to get my first Brazilian. Previously, I would do my own waxing but…read morethere are some areas a gal just can't get to on her own! Anyway, I booked my appointment with the founder and owner of the shop, Annik. I chose to come here based on stellar online reviews, that Miley Cyrus came here (she has to know a good waxer, right?), that appointments are offered into the evening and that they have hard wax. Also, the location is convenient for people downtown or taking skytrain. The area is really not sketchy like some others have said. Maybe if you are not used to homeless people or people loitering, but let's be real, that's everywhere these days. I was super happy with the services here. The rooms are private and clean. There is no double dipping and Annik, as well as the woman at the front desk, were very friendly and personable. Annik was a perfectionist with her waxing and made sure everything was symmetrical and all hairs were removed. She checked her work several times during the appointment, which I appreciate. She also worked quite quickly. While waxing is not going to be painless, the pain was very momentary.

I'm a hairy guy and I've had the odd girlfriend in the past raise that as an issue. It was never a…read moremake it or break it issue though but I was always a bit of a wimp when it comes to waxing. I'm terrified of doing stuff that could be painful. But, after hearing how so many do this I decided to bite the bullet in August 2019 and get my first full manzillian. I had read that if people were scared of waxing they should try say their back or upper arms but I dove right in. I read a lot online, spent hours reading about the experience of other men and women. One thing that helped me was advice online that recommended people getting waxed take a extra strength Tylenol when they get up, and another just before the procedure as it helps the system be a bit numb to the pain. But in terms of narrowing down where I was going to go, I think I visited and read reviews of several places in Vancouver that specialize in just providing waxing services, as CoalitionSkin does. And for me, what made CoalitionSkin (aka the PxssyShop) stand out was a few reviews by men and how they said that the hard wax CoalitionSkin used is easier on delicate areas like your testes, pubic bone and yes, even your face. Also, in reading the bios online, CoalitionSkin has aestheticians who have both the training and years of experience in waxing that I felt they'd be able to do a good job. Which they do. Finally, I even found and read the health inspection reports for CoalitionSkin and they've never had any major infractions - and my own experience confirms that the place has always been spotless when I've been their. Booking appointments is easy to do online, where you can select your aesthetician and times in advance. My first time in August 2019 was with Camille, who unfortunately moved on shortly thereafter but she was great at explaining things and helping to position me during the waxing. She also instructed me to breathe in just before each rip of the wax and that helped prepare me. What actually hurt more was the odd time she had to go over a spot again as not all the hair would come out during my first wax. The hot wax stung the raw skin. But not for long. The first time also took the longest. Since September 2019, I've gone to Olivia, who has been great. Each time it's been easier as the hair doesn't grow in as fast or as thick. Also in September I started getting my beard waxed. Olivia does that too. I have always had a very thick beard since I was a teenager. When I trim and shave it away, stubble grows back quick within hours and that made dating difficult as by the end of the date, kissing me would be like kissing razor blades. So waxing the beard has helped remove the hair and keep it away for a couple of weeks where the skin stays smooth. And after having it done four times now it's easier each time. My last wax only took an hour or so for both the beard and Manzillian whereas the first beard wax took a good hour and the first Manzillian over 90 minutes, maybe close to two hours. Having said this though, even though it now takes less time, nothing ever feels rushed, they take the time that's needed to do things properly. Overall I'm glad I chose CoalitionSkin. It costs a bit more, but their aestheticians are well trained, experienced and very friendly and easy going. And I don't find it that painful at all. It's partly a mindset and taking the Tylenol helps I think. The CoalitionSkin website has lots of tips to help you prepare too. And they give great advice for aftercare too, like taking it easy for 24 hours and using tea tree oil as part of your after-wax regiment. Next summer, in 2020, I might try getting my back done, and having a bit of cleanup on my upper arms and chest although I don't think I'd ever get my full chest done. I think Camille said that the men she had waxed always said the back hurt the most but we will see! Anyway I can't recommend them enough. Especially if other men are curious about this, or ladies want their men to get stuff done don't be afraid to check out CoalitionSkin!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!…read more We did the head spa experience. So great. Awesome staff and everyone was so nice. Head spa experience!

Horrible customer service. Their cancellation policy does not allow for any extenuating…read morecircumstances and incentivizes customers to attend appointments while sick. I had to cancel because of illness, and informed the spa at 6am via email (almost 12 hours before my appointment). When I called later in the morning to confirm they'd gotten my email, the staff and owner were incredibly rude to me stating that I'd still be charged and that it was my fault for not cancelling with 24 hours of notice. When I said the alternative was me coming to my appointment very ill, potentially putting staff and other clients at risk, the owner simply said yes that's fine, that I should go ahead and do that. Terrible experience overall, especially since I was actually looking forward to this treatment.

It was super lucky to find this hidden gem in Instgram algorithm…read more I tried thier new service Shirayuki which means white snow and gave me hyperpigmentation removal in natural way. No laser, no knife. Just natural serum. Before onset procedure, the owner gave me some messages for consulting and I could relax for real one. It was 30-40 minutes procedure and I'm very happy for the result. Through the talking with the owner, I could understand how she is passionate for the hospitality and result. Highly recommended!

I never had a facial massage before. It was the most amazing feeling. I asked for a combination…read more I think it was the KORUGI & KOBIDO facial. I remember cupping and some light massage lymph drainage, since I just flew into Vancouver the other day (I still felt bloated and swollen from the airplane). I was so relaxed that I even fell asleep while she used a kind of quick shiatsu massage on my face. I think the technique is to promote lift. The facilities were clean. We are welcomed with a foot soak. Have an awesome facial treatment. Then co bc life's with tea and a rice cracker so you feel comfortable and not rushed out the door. I wish we had a space like this in San Francisco.

Shifeon has a new shop! No longer a dingy little shop wedged in a crack , but a very shiny new…read moreshop! It's still on Robson, between Jervis and Bute. This is where I come for new collection nail polish. They have every possible shade of OPI available! The collections are so quick to update that I can always find the newest collections of OPI there (in stores) before anywhere else. They carry new collections in all the other brands too. Pretty much if you can't find the nail polish/product you want at your local drug store, you can almost definitely find it here! Buy more, and the price comes down per bottle. It starts off at just under $10. With each extra bottle you buy, the price comes down by a $1 per bottle! It's a pretty sweet deal for a nail polish addict - me!!! The staff... I never want to talk to them because they can be so pushy. Although I have no problem saying no, they are relentless! The trick is to tell them you already know what you want. I still browse the shop sometimes out of curiosity. The rest of the stuff are pretty pricey, so I don't buy anything from them, except nail polish!

I never knew there was a Shifeon on Robson until they moved to this bigger location. I agree that…read morethe sales in the store do follow you around but when I told them upfront "I'm just browsing" they were pretty chill with it and backed off. After looking around and I wanted some assistance, I turned around trying to catch someone, I got eye contact right away which was nice (she was standing pretty far too). I don't like pushy sales bc it turns me off and I leave the store but knowing that someone acknowledges my presence w/o feeling pressured to purchase is a gold star. I was looking for something to lighten up my break out marks and the sales, Mandy, recommended me this serum from Green Envee (1st time) and Guinot (2nd time). Both worked like a charm and I how they have lots of different products and brands! Plus a bonus Sanrio corner (my favourite)!! Whether if I make a small purchase, big purchase or even no purchase at all, they gave me lots of free samples to try out! I literally got a routine set sample for both my mom and I w/o dropping a penny down one time! What more can I ask for? Another reason why I return to this store is their buy $50 get $10 coupon (for the following quarter mths). Its a way to do business keeping ur customers but if the prices are the same for some of the brands you can find elsewhere ie. The Bay, Sephora, Murale, etc. why not get it here when u can get a $10 coupon for future purchase, gift with purchase (depending on which brands) and lots of free samples? The Bay offers 10% cosmetics and fragrances from time to time only and gift with purchases (certain times for each brands), Sephora offers points... no gift with purchase and sometimes 10-15% off Sephora days and no samples or rarely... Murale offers optimum points - that's it!