I recently had a facial, and my skin has been absolutely glowing ever since! The entire experience…read morewas so relaxing. I especially loved the head, neck, and arm massage--it was such a nice touch and left me feeling completely refreshed. I also had some extractions done, and I was surprised by how gentle and virtually painless they were. I had one cyst that I was advised to leave alone rather than treat aggressively, and within a couple of days it cleared up on its own, just as I was told it would. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I really appreciated the care and honesty throughout my appointment. I can't wait to come back for my next facial!

5/5 experience! Greeted as soon as I walked in. Service Promptly! I called the day before my…read morebirthday, was told they would see what they could do and they would call me back! They did! The receptionist/ Gentleman was super friendly and nice, and was able to get me in first thing in the AM @ 9 next morning! ( I totally Did not Expect the call back so last minute)...On my birthday! Located tucked away, but befitting of its name, a Little Oasis, It Most Certainly Is! The products used were gentle and soothing, smelled So great and relaxing....the ambience was the same!! Just what I needed and was looking for priced just right! My " Birthday Facial"... ( they named it")... was just right. Not too harsh, did not sting or hurt while exfoliating... the blue light before to determine my "trouble spots"... excellent. ****Jessica was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G, and I will end on that note! Hands down she was The Best. It's a must Go! Thank you Jessica, and Little Oasis for making the Birthday Girl ....Glow :)

Update: it's been about 4 months since I got my eyebrows microbladed by Crystal and I'm SO HAPPY…read morewith the results. It's such a great feeling to wake up like this - with brows AND lashes :) Crystal is such a perfectionist in everything she does. She's constantly taking new courses, and studying new techniques to grow her business. She's patient, knowledgeable, and after 4-5 years of seeing her I don't trust anyone else with my face and skincare recommendations. Thank you, Crystal!! I've been seeing Crystal for about a year now. I get so many compliments on my lashes - they look natural enough, but I don't wear any makeup except foundation so they really stand out. She's amazing and I refuse to see anyone else. Her new space is so comforting that I almost want to keep my eyes open while my lashes are being done :) now that she's in Rockville, it's not exactly an easy commute for me (living in Lake Ridge, VA), but she's so worth the extra miles. I trust her completely with my face, so I plan on getting my brows microbladed by her as well. So excited for that!

I hired Crystal to do hair and makeup for my wedding. We used the engagement photo shoot as a trial…read morerun and it looked great, so I felt confident booking her for the wedding. When I looked at myself in the mirror during the wedding I felt like I was reaching the potential peak of how beautiful I could be, something I cannot achieve with my own makeup skills. She and her assistant, Betsy, were efficient and friendly and got the hair and makeup for everyone in my wedding party done with time to spare.

Amy is Excellent. I really didn't want to give a review for fear she will become over booked!!!!…read moreHahah but I love Amy. I came to her off a friends recommendation and so glad I did. I had waxes before and were not that impressed. What makes Amy great is that she is VERY meticulous, she is gentle and applies pressure after she waxes a spot which I love because it soothes the immediate pain that comes with getting a Brazilian wax. Another GREAT plus is that she is very clean, her work area is clean and her materials are clean. Amy is also very friendly and accommodating. I had to reschedule my appointment five times, if not more and thankfully she worked with me and saw me. I love her she is great. Amy is a little pricy BUT worth it. In this case you get what you pay for and for an area such as this I'm willing to pay for quality work. I had to update my review after I recently got a facial with Amy. It was amazing!! I had no doubt because Amy does very nice work. I came in (on a Saturday evening) for an Acne deep pore facial and left feeling a glow, refreshed and just all around pretty. I have some breakouts but mostly dark spots left from years of acne. I came in excited because this was my first facial ever and I wanted to start working towards clearing my skin. I left feeling great and literally as I went through the week I could see my skin looking more refreshed...not to mention I felt the glow and freshness of my skin into the week even after my daily face routine. I will say it's best to get it in the evening then you can just go home and relax. I also loved that Amy messages your neck/ shoulders a little and your hands. Price was reasonable especially compared to high spa prices and hotel spas. Amy does not disappoint.

Amy was super responsive in setting up my appointment - squeezing me in the very next day. As for…read morethe waxing itself, she was fantastic - professional, friendly, quick, and really paid attention to detail. She probably cared more than I did for the aesthetics. Waxing can be a pretty awkward experience but she made it comfortable, both in her bedside manner and the actual waxing itself. It was somehow one of the least painful experiences I've had and I've done waxing and sugaring, Brazilians and bikinis. Definitely will be returning to Amy!

So I was recommended to Salon Fusion by a friend and I must say I am thoroughly impressed…read more Initially when I called to make the appointment, I was asked what I was looking for and any other particular details in a very professional and friendly manner. I booked an appointment with Amanda. I arrived and I was given a warm greeting and asked if I would like a beverage. I met with Amanda shortly thereafter and we chatted about what I was looking for, past experiences with coloring (I was in for a color), etc. Amanda is very friendly and nice to have a conversation with. She has been doing hair for 17 years! The end result was magnificent. It was totally beyond what I was looking for. There were many in the salon in awe as well. I have since yesterday gotten many compliments on my hair and being asked where I had it done. Go to Amanda! I'll be going back to her again for sure!

Excellent salon. Prices for services are comparable. Bruno really listens to your ideas and makes…read morethem a reality. Their massage "Happy Hour" makes the week bearable. Try it, you'll be a believer too.

As a lifelong brunette who has been coloring her hair for decades, I recently made the…read moreuncomfortable decision to go gray. With John K. at New Wave Salon in my corner, I felt confident that this was going to work. During our consultation in April he described the whole process and instructed me to let about 2" of the natural color grow in so he could match the tone. In August he spent a full day to implement the transition. Not only did he explain the process step-by-step, but he also made sure I understood the range of results I might see. I couldn't be happier. John was patient, thoughtful about what would work best, and made sure he did nothing to damage my hair. The results speak for themselves. Without reservation, I am recommending John for complex coloring work. I'd also like to share that I was mortified with the prospect of letting the gray show while I was growing it out. At first I tried to cover it up with coloring sprays and hats, but eventually nothing concealed the amount of gray that came in. I was pleasantly surprised by the encouragement I received from family, friends, acquaintances and strangers who freely and continually told me how much they liked my 2-tone look. This made each day leading up to my transformation with John so much easier. My advice for others who are contemplating going natural is, trust the process, and trust John. An encouraged reader asked me to provide info about the cost. I've never had my hair professionally colored so I don't know what the standard cost for coloring is, but this was likely well beyond that. One factor is that it took a full day of John's time with only short rest periods between applications, washing, and blow drying (which occurs between each step so the chemicals are absorbed by dry hair). Another factor is that it depends on variables including how your hair reacts to the chemicals, what chemicals can safely be used without damaging your hair, and how many processes are needed not only to strip the old color but potentially add low lights if quasi-darker tones remain. All this before the silver tint, potentially a glaze top coat, and a final blow out. It's likely that your colorist will provide a complimentary consultation before you start letting the gray grow out. You can ask questions about timing and expected cost range at that time.

Jackie Paez does a wonderful job. She always makes me feel that I look my best. She is very nice…read moreand professional. I mostly just get my hair cut, but she has also done highlights for me. I highly recommend her.

I cannot say enough about my first ever men's facial experience with Michael at Spa 1669! First…read moreoff, the venue was clean and immaculately spotless, while located in a Salon center in Rockville, MD. Once inside Spa 1669, I was greeted with a glass of Whiskey and personal cake for my birthday, and to my surprise, it was ironically Michael's birthday as well! The facial experience was by far, one of the most relaxing self-care activities I've ever engaged in: The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with calm music and engaging conversation. Not only did my skin appreciate the time and attention given to make it look healthier, but I appreciate my Aesthetician Michael for educating me on the skin -care treatment process as well as what routines and products are best suitable for my skin. I will definitely be back and HIGHLY recommend Spa 1669 for all your self-care, skin treatment needs!

Thank you Michael for being an amazing professional! While I needed wax, because who doesn't. The…read moreskincare information and process of assessing my individual needs was thoughtful and well explained.

I have been seeing Soheila for electrolysis treatments for almost a year and am so happy to have…read moremet her! After much research I decided to schedule a consultation and Soheila not only answered all of my questions but provided information that I hadn't even considered. Not only is Soheila very experienced and knowledgeable, but her touch truly is gentle. Let's face it, nothing involving needles is painless but Soheila makes it manageable. The other thing I truly appreciate about Soheila is that she took the time at the consultation to make sure that I understood that electrolysis is a process, that it is a commitment and if I stick with it, I will see permanent results...I have to say, Soheila was right and I'm thrilled! If you're thinking about electrolysis I thoroughly recommend Soheila at A Gentle Touch!

I am extremely dissatisfied with Gentle Touch for Electrolysis treatment and would not recommend…read morethis business for adults or minors. I was a client myself and also brought my 16-year-old daughter for treatment. The owner was unprofessional, inflexible, and provided poor customer service. When the treatment was ineffective, my daughter was made to feel as though it was her fault, which is completely unacceptable--especially when working with a minor. There was no clear plan of care, no accountability for poor results, and the equipment used does not appear to be state-of-the-art. Rather than adjusting the approach, responsibility was shifted to the client. I would walk around with a full beard before I ever give this woman another penny of my money.

I had the best facial at The Skincare Studio! Manda was gentle, kind, and explained everything…read morewell. I was literally in good hands - from the facial to the massage that came with it. I appreciated how thorough she was in answering my questions (I've only had a few facials in my life) and how easily conversation flowed with her. Highly recommend!

I hesitated to write this review because the thought to "gatekeep" this business was my first…read morethought. But, I fully support this woman owned business in reaching g her full potential. Amanda is GREAT! She's knowledgeable, very kind, engaging and professional. My facial went by too fast. I'll have two book services next time! I don't have problem skin so I can't speak about those treatments. I had the signature facial, with extractions, and it was exactly what my skin needed. I really appreciate that even though the space is in a salon suite, I didn't hear any noise from the businesses next door. Quiet is important to me when getting spa treatments. Highly recommend giving The Skincare Studio a try!

I've been going to Irina since 2020 for my acne and she has helped me so much! I've been going…read moreconsistently every 4-6 weeks except when there was a very stressful time in my life (with work) where I was so busy and had a two or three month gap from visiting Irina and my skin became soo bad! From the stress and also from me not taking good care of myself and following the skin routine Irina always reminds me to do. This was right before my wedding too so having all my acne come back added to the stress. I also developed a lot of back acne and my wedding dress was strapless. I texted Irina about my back before I had my scheduled appointment and Irina was able to move my appointment earlier so then she could spend more time on me and fix my back. Irina helped me do a lot of extractions and also told me how to best care in the next week leading up to the wedding. By the time the wedding came, my acne was cleared with minor areas where it was a lot easier to manage. I can't thank her enough! I now know I must keep with the schedule and visit Irina every 4-6 weeks, not only does she help me clear up my skin but also as a constant reminder to take care of myself. She never pushes products on me but I've fully bought in and listen to whatever she tells me I need as I have my full trust in her. I will forever be a client :) Pictures: 1) when I first went to Irina & after only 2 treatments with her and listening to her advice on my routine and diet 2) my back acne photo I texted Irina when I was freaking out what to do 3) wedding day - you can see the back is cleared!

Ella Skin has been in my bookmarks forever, but never got the chance to visit, prioritizing work…read moreand other things before personal self care - and my skin suffered because of it. Not only was it dry due to the weather changes, but it looked dull and what I can only describe as "gray." Basically, not cute. The website laid out what services were offered and how each helped the skin, even combining some of them into the Ella Ultimate Treatment package, which is what I opted for since it was my first facial and what not. Went full on out. Location and ambiance: located by the new One Life Fitness on the second floor of Sola Salon Studios, where there are a ton of different businesses under one roof. I saw hair, makeup, etc. The room was the perfect size, very clean and organized. Backlit with a calming purple hue, plus acoustic music playing in the background Service: Taylor was my esthetician and she was really warm and welcoming. After filling out some forms, we jumped right in, talking through what was happening during each step since I was pretty unfamiliar with it all I left with my skin feeling the softest it has in years and very glowy and dewy - exactly what I was hoping for. It's only been a few days, so I'm curious to see how long the results last, combined with my new knowledge of what my skin needs (she emphasized hydration and exfoliation). Looking forward to returning for maintenance. Small suggestions for improvement: I wish there was a way to fill out the intake form online. I did it when I first arrived and we didn't deeply discuss the form or my skin concerns before diving in. It would also be helpful to give patients a resource for when they leave. For a noob like me, there was a lot of terminology and products and suggestions, so it was a little hard to wrap my mind around.

I've been getting my lashes done for a while now (and bleeding money wherever I go), but Eterna is…read moreone of the few places where the lashes are actually worth the price. I got my lashes done with Lucie!! She's definitely an expert, and immediately made me feel super comfortable (btw: if you have any photos of the type of extensions you want, definitely bring them as they're a nice touchpoint). I'm not going to lie, I wasn't as helpful as I could have been, but even with just a rough idea of what I liked (general style + number of lashes), Lucie understood what I wanted. The end result is my lashes are gorgeous and I'm in love. They've also been falling out slower than when I get my lashes done elsewhere, so super happy with the result. Highly, highly recommend coming here, even if you're a lash newbie and just want to try out extensions!

I know Lucy and Ken for long time now and they never disappoint. They are my to go techs when it…read morecomes to get my lash extensions. Lucy is always so calm and patience. Striving to give me the look for the right event. Ken is a little bit quiet at the beginning, but once you are a regular he becomes more comfortable and talkative, every time I get my volume set, he makes me look wonderful!!!! If you want long lasting extension with the best placement, give them a try and you won't regret and most likely will be changing your current lash tech for them. That is how good they are.