Tis' the season, and let me tell you something, if giving yourself a full pampering session is on…read moreyour list for Santa, I have got just the local minority woman-owned small business for you! Skyn Smooth™ specializes is just about everything you need to get the world off of your back...literally! The owner Britt is a Licensed Esthetician and Master Brazilian Sugarer. She does amazing EVERYTHING: Full Body Sugaring and Waxing, Facials, Vagacials, Hydrojelly Masks, Hungarian Mud Masks, Eyebrow Waxing and Henna Tinting...did I say Vagacials? LOL There is also a line of products offered for clients to purchase to continue maintenance at home. The best part is that Skyn Smooth has two locations: Carbondale and O'Fallon, so customers can book for the time and location that is most convenient for them. Anything that you can think of that needs to be removed or refreshed, Britt, the Esthetician Goddess (as I refer to her) will handle with finesse and care. The atmosphere created by Britt at Skyn Smooth is serene, quaint, and calming. Everything is very clean and sanitary, and Britt's personality is absolutely perfect for the line of work she has been chosen for. When I met Britt at her Carbondale location the first time, we hit it off immediately. Hey, when you have someone getting really close to you in a matter of minutes, you need to feel comfortable with them. Amen Church? Amen! I also appreciate the fact that she advertises on her social media and website that she accepts ALL as evidenced by this statement: "Skyn Smooth™ exists to provide a place to enhance, encourage, impower, uplift and guide one on their skin care journey, provide a warming environment and a listening ear to all future and current clients. Skyn Smooth™ is a judgement free zone. All shapes, sizes, and identities are welcome." Now I can really support a business with that type of mindset, and I do. I encourage you to support this business as well. It's always the perfect time to treat yourself and/or someone else to a pampering session. When you book your appointment or buy a few gift certificates, tell Britt that Kindra Speech sent ya!

Our group of friends rented a cabin on the wine trail and the girls hit up this place for yoga and…read moremassages. Both were fantastic! I loved my massage from Beckie. She was my therapy fairy. The yoga was a lot different than what we are used to but I dug it. Focus is mainly on Hatha yoga. Although they are in the same building the spa massages seem to belong to a different entity than the yoga. So if you book both make sure you leave enough time in between so you are not rushed the way we were.

My husband and I went here for a massage after our wedding weekend because we could barely get out…read moreof bed. We called and they gave us both an appointment back to back same day. They were so Accommodating. We saw Jessica and both left feeling like new people. Worth every penny!

These people live up to the name of this place. I showed up for my appointment and KABOOM! No…read morerecord of it. Right hand is too busy doing something the left hand has no idea about. Totally unprofessional. See ya bye Hair Brains!!

A welcoming environment staffed with the most courteous and skilled stylist I've experienced thus…read morefar. I've finally found the place to strongly recommend for a haircut until I've no more hair to cut.

I cannot review my experience at Holistic Alchemy highly enough. The atmosphere is comfortable and…read moreclean. Monica is attentive, thorough, and extremely professional. The waxing process she uses is far less painful, quicker and cleaner than other experiences I've had. I will definitely become a regular here, and would highly recommend that others do the same!

I started going to Monika over a year ago and I haven't been disappointed since. She is truly a…read moreprofessional and does a great job of working with your unique hair type and what kind of hair cut you want. I enjoy going to see her and catch up, she is super friendly and helpful. my girlfriend goes to her for hair coloring and she would also recommend her for that. The natural and non-toxic chemicals are much better than what other places use. Highly recommend!!

I've been here before the move. I do not like the new locations. It's less cozy and chic but prices…read moreare still the same. There's a lot of new people and they are nice. But Lauren on my eyebrows. Get into them! I made an appointment between class and she started right on time! She's knowledgeable and kind. She did an amazing job! I would recommend Lauren for your eyebrow services. She's amazing!

Mediocre at best Lauren books out for weeks in advance and…read moreis the only one with experience in designs Melody will criticize your cuticles every time even when you tell her you have chronic health issues that impact such things, she will try to convince you to do patterns or colors you don't like, even after you say no she'll put the color you hate on your nails - she doesn't do designs and I've seen her struggle with STICKERS on multiple occasions She charges everyone different amounts as if a discount makes up for being manhandled and having your fingers sliced open by the edge of her files After a few years with her, I will not be returning, I have had enough with being disrespected and having my preferences ignored

Elise does my hair and she is incredible because she truly does care. She wants to see photos and…read moredouble checks that it is the color you want. She's very attentive to detail and genuinely wants her clients to be happy. She's super friendly. I also have seen Kim. She makes sure you feel comfortable. She's so kind and easygoing. I love the atmosphere. It's so welcoming and the decor is cute. I highly recommend this shop!

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Just needed a trim in the back to tame my A-frame. I'd been walking around for hours taking in the…read moresights and stopping in every salon to ask f they had openings for the morning. Everyone seemed to be booked for the day and then I walk in here and found I'd be next in line after the lady currently getting her hair cut. When it was my turn, I got my hair shampooed and conditioned before the cut. She asked if I had a picture of what I wanted, and I didn't but tried to explain. She pulled it a picture book and pointed at a hair style and I said yes. At first, the lady scared the life out of me when she started cutting so much hair off. I almost cried. I just needed a trim at the back and here she was cutting inches. I could feel so much of my hair being butchered off my head. I have a lot of hair, and pretty thick at that. I was preparing myself to be disappointed and pretty irked, and bough I couldn't find my voice to speak up. I just watched and felt. And then I started seeing her near-finished result and the fear instantaneously lifted. I liked,no, loved what I was seeing at the corner of my eyes. It was exactly the hairstyle I had wanted long before I got the first cut to shape my hair into an A-frame cut. The shock of getting inches of hair cut off dissipated and I couldn't help but smile and laugh at my absurdity. I love the end result!

Got a $60 pedicure and it was worth every penny! Clean, calm & professional :) My feet definitely…read moreneeded it!

Lovely time at this nail spa. Very hospitable and not push with services. I wanted several…read moredifferent colors for Easter and they were very accomadating and professional. Also have snacks which is a plus.

I am in my 70's and over the years my brows disappeared. I had no idea that there was anything to…read morebe done about that, but Charrelle at the Brow Bar is some kind of brow wizard. As you can see she literally made something out of nothing. This was a tint and a tiny bit of fill in with one of the Benefit products. Took about 20 minutes. Stayed put too! Will definitely be back.

Regular customer here and I use to get my eyebrows down often but the benefit brow artist moved…read moreaway. Since then getting my eyebrows done here has been a terrible experience especially today. I scheduled an appointment and was told when I came in that their brow artist was on vacation and a hair stylist would wax my brows but they only waxed and did nothing else. The hair stylist barely did anything to my eyebrows and was kind of rude. Very disappointed

Just wanted a pedicure had to wait a bit but they give you a free drink while you wait My…read moretechnician was very nice and did a great job when I'm back in town I will definitely return. Love the Aura ~ Very nice customer service and clean and great price. The Massage Chair oh my goodness ~ that was almost the best part great addition.