Dear reader, I moved…read morefrom Los Angeles to Jacksonville as a social worker affiliated with a well known veteran's service organization and was in desperate need of self care! I tried several places in Jacksonville (med spas, private businesses, etc) and they didn't provide the same kind of luxury in services as I found in places like Beverly Hills and LA. Luckily, I found Carla and Embrace Your Own Esthetics, which was a game changer! Carla REALLY knows her stuff and is quite knowledgeable; she blew me away actually with how individualized her care was: I have gone to her now for eyelash extensions, facials (including a facial using her amazing, top of the line:high-end machine that has done wonders for my skin) and back facials. (I'm also planning to make an appt for a paraffin treatment and eyebrow wax when soon). The amazing thing about Carla is that she cares. In fact, I am pretty sure she is an angel. She has done many things to accommodate me and I get the sense would do so for you, and anyone that goes to her studio for her services. For example, she scheduled me in early in the morning last minute and late at night a couple times per my request as if it was no big deal and that meant so much to me given my ridiculously busy and rigid work schedule so I could enjoy some self-care! Also, her pricing is the best I have ever seen. She offers specials and when I asked about this out of shock because she is so talented, she was also so kind about this; when I asked about it, she said she wants to be sure people from all socioeconomic backgrounds have the opportunity to feel beautiful and/or engage in self care!! Finally, I started to really trust her and her talents, so I asked her to lead an event as a philanthropist for the veterans service org I mentioned earlier. She agreed and then she changed her entire travel schedule around so she could do it and offered quite a bit of goodies and support for clients who have almost nothing because she really cares. If you are a regular with skincare and keep it up, I truly believe you'll love her and appreciate her talent even if it's a change from your regular provider. On the other hand, if you are new to skincare and self care, I think you will love her and appreciate her services. She caters to individuals specific needs and skin care goals like I have never experienced before with such a pro and and will answer any question and help problem solve any skincare question or issue you may have for best possible outcomes for your skin. That said, although she's so humble, I probed a bit and learned she has also been trained in LA, Japan and just got back from Greece essentially training others because she is so skilled as an esthetician. Lastly, her studio is safe, cute and lovely. I fell asleep a couple of times as she worked on my skin and it was amazing and deeply relaxing. (As an aside, also, a month of seeing her, two colleagues have mentioned how great and glowy my skin looks)! As a social worker, our duty is to look out for members of our community, so I say this without any hesitation: don't wait and do yourself a kindness and book an appt (she has such an easy way of doing it on her website)! You deserve it! I truly believe you will be so pleased with your treatment outcomes, Carla's beautiful studio, her astounding attention to detail, your needs and Carla herself (who is so very thoughtful and attentive). She's been the best esthetician I have EVER been to! My skin looks the best it ever has and so are the eyelashes I get to rock because of her attention to detail and patience.

From the owner: Welcome to Embrace Beauty Lounge, a full-service Salon and Day Spa where beauty, relaxation, and…read moreconfidence come together. I specialize in customized facials, professional waxing, and lash enhancements, all tailored to enhance your natural beauty and leave you feeling refreshed and radiant. Every service is delivered with attention to detail, high standards of cleanliness, and a focus on your comfort. At Embrace Beauty Lounge, my goal is to create a calming, welcoming space where self-care feels luxurious yet approachable. Whether you’re coming in for glowing skin, smooth results, or lashes that elevate your look, you’ll receive personalized care designed just for you.

I only did a spray tan but the woman did a nice job and was very friendly. Have a little store and…read morehair salon but I didn't use those services

Oh my god. Danielle made me and my friends dream come true ! She is average priced but with her…read moreproducts she price matches. She Made my friend absolutely insanely beautiful ! She gave me color in my hair I have been aiming for for a long long time !!!!! I am so excited to continue with her. She's my new queen !

I had a wonderful consultation along with services with Jillian. She really listened and…read morecollaborated with what I was aiming for. The space is welcoming and green along with some soothing music. Jillian was amazing. Thanks again!

Rene has been taking care of my hair for almost 6 years! Even though I moved out of state, she's…read morethe only stylist I let touch my hair. Her presence and energy are peaceful and I feel better just being in her studio. She's wonderful with children, precision cuts, color, creative and traditional styles!

I can't scream enough positive words about this hair place and the awesome ladies that work here…read more Nikki, the owner, has maintained this small woman owned business for over a decade. With Covid 19 amongst us, they practice CDC safety. The best part is they have always been a clean establishment. Once you walk in you are greeted with a family type atmosphere where you must wash your hands before being shown to your sanitized chair. Nikki is amazing with determining the best style for your hair. Want it to grow? Nikki is amazing at making hair grow. She has a mother's touch with your hair. I believe the greatest part to going to Inner Beauty Boutique is they do not overbook appointments. Any woman that has ever gone to a beauty shop has experienced the long exhausting wait from over booking. You won't have that here. Don't get me wrong. There is a wait list to get in but when you do get an appointment you will not be disappointed for sure. In this time of financial crunch, know that their prices have not gone up. That in itself is an astoundingly wonderful feature. Check out her prices. She can do 99% of any hairstyle you bring her a picture of. If she can't one of her salon staff most certainly may be able to.

I booked at 8:45am appointment with Amelia. I got shampooed around 9:15. The shampoo was Nairobi…read morehowever it didn't have the greatest smell to it. I could barely smell anything for that matter. After she got done washing my hair I was left to sit almost 45 mins at the shampoo bowl with a towel over my head. With the ideology of " letting the water drain out of my dreadlocks" which I have never heard of before. After waiting 45 mins I finally got in the seat for a retwist. I was told she uses a foam and the other product she uses I actually had to look and see what it was myself, because she didn't say what it was. The retwist was ok but it seem to take forever and I finally went under the dryer for and 45-60 mins. After sitting under the dryer she finally comes over and takes out the bands or whatever it was to hold the locs out because it wasn't the typical clips. And then says well your done... didn't spray any type of oil in my locs or anything. I'm glad I only paid 54.00 for a retwist because her salon etiquette was very off. The shop can do better as far as cleanliness, and the young girls that work their look fresh outta beauty school. I left this shop at 12:30 to get a wash and retwist. When I booked online my time slot was for 8:45-10:30. I would never return here. If I hadn't booked online I would have left when I sat at that shampoo bowl for 45 mins with nothing in my hair.

My first time at sadhana and she did great! I will definitely be coming back. Affordable, friendly,…read moreand great eyebrow threading.

No frills place. I went there on a Friday and I was greeted right away. There were no prices posted…read moreanywhere so I was just trusting that it wasn't going to be too expensive. My eyebrows were quick and easy threading nothing new. I asked for upper lip. I was surprised it was wax and not threading. Wax was a bit warmer than warm but not hot enough to burn just uncomfortable. She was great though. In total it was $21.

Monica has been giving me eyelash extensions for the past few months and I absolutely love them!…read moreShe's wonderful! Highly recommend if you're thinking about getting them!

I had never had eyelash extensions done but was getting married and didn't like the fake ones my…read moremakeup artist did during the trial...so I found Monica (thank you Nassau facebook group) and booked an appointment! I looked at her facebook page for previous eyelash extensions she had done so I could reference the exact look I wanted. She did such an amazing job! Alot of people thought they were my natural lashes!!! It took about 2 hours to have them put on but it was so worth it. Monica was so sweet and I am so thankful I found her!

Not the best Sephora in the world, but only because of its small size. It's located inside JC…read morePenney which is located inside the Orange Park Mall. Because of its small size, they just don't offer as much as the larger stores. But, it works in a pinch. Especially if I don't feel like driving out to The Town Centre. All of the employees here are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. All of the products are well organized. The store isn't usually very crowded, so if you do need assistance, it's easy to get.

I went here today to take advantage of a steal of a deal offered by Bare Minerals and ran into a…read morecrowd. It's seems like we all had the same idea at the same time but the staff were attentive and more than capable of making sense of the organized chaos. We were greeted by Rebecca who wasn't able to assist us but she went and in a matter of minutes switched places with a young woman who could. The sales associate was passionate about what she did and went out of her way to listen to me and suggest items that we actually what would benefit me. I wasn't rushed and my satisfaction were her priority. I love the way this staff operates. Great training and a passion for excellence sprinkled in with team work made the crowd seem like nothing at all.

Having had hit or miss inconsistencies or bad luck experiences with other hairstylists/ salons in…read morethe past ... Mane Squeeze is a hit !!! Everyone here was welcoming the moment I stepped in to the salon ... even Penny the cat . Such a good vibe ; clean . Brooke was the one who brought me back from the abyss She did such a great job on my hair ( and she had her work cut out for her )with no judgement discussed what direction to go . The other ladies had great energy and you could tell they all enjoyed working with each other Bella was too sweet and washed my hair . Courtney had also kindly jumped in and helped ( it takes a village ) I think I have found my stylist !

I am mega-picky about my hair, obsessively so, but Jim knew exactly how to create the style and…read morecolor I wanted and needed. Wow. Best haircut ever. So I'm a model now, and ....just kidding. Feel like it, though.

First time there. My daughter and I had an appointment. Came to the back door, no front, the owner…read morewas sitting there smoking with another co-worker. They saw us walk in and we stood there at least five minutes before he came in. I guess he needed that cigarette. The place was so dirty that I wasn't going to stay. He proceeded to tell me we had a 2:00 appointment when I know it was 3:30. Anyway, he said " I'm not going to argue" which I found to be confrontational. I was so grossed out by the cigarette smell and the room that I really was glad to leave. He couldn't care less. The pics are NOT what the room looks like now. It looked like no one had cleaned it in months. Hair all over. I think he should retire. He's not into his job.