Went to pristine. Skin care after reading only three great reviews, but was sadly disappointed. Don't know where these others reviewers have had their facials in the past, but I've never been to a place where the esthetician wore latex gloves to give a facial. First, what if the client was allergic to latex and she's rubbing her face for an hour with them? Second, it's not a very smooth or soothing feeling to be massaged on the face, neck or décolleté with that rubbery feel. Yuk! In addition, part of having a facial is looking forward to a relaxing shoulder and neck massage. Well, there was nothing relaxing about it because when Michelle attempted to do that portion of the facial, it was so unenthusiastic and lackluster that it felt like she didn't want to exert any kind of strength into it. You were barely able to feel any type of pressure let alone any type of "ahh" sensation.
And I don't know about you, but whenever I've had facials in other places, I was always covered with either a sheet or blanket and most times both, just to ensure that I was warm and cozy throughout the appointment. But not here. I was given a drape to put on and asked to lay on top of a sheet with nothing to cover me. Sorry, but this experience just wasn't good at all, and definitely did not live up to the hype. I've had many facials, but never had one with these quirky and strange habits. Plus, who uses folded up paper towels over the eyes during the steam portion? Pristine skin care does. I've always had cotton pads moistened with cool water over my eyes at other places.
I gave this place two stars because Michelle seemed nice enough, although I think her facial experience was not a very good one. Won't bother coming again. read more