My experience at Mitra Beauty was fantastic. Mitra is so friendly and knowledgeable, she…read moreimmediately makes you feel comfortable. She did an assessment of my skin and then chose which products to use based on that. I really appreciated her thoughtfulness and care! I got the Hydrafacial and it was amazing. Probably the most relaxing spa treatment I've ever had. She really takes her time and goes out of her way to make you feel pampered! My skin looks and feels amazing. I can't wait to go back!

I've been going to Mitra for facials and threading for a few years now. She's very skilled at what…read moreshe does and her space is clean and relaxing. My skin feels and looks great after every session with her.

I have been coming here for all of my beauty needs for the past 6 months. Everyone I have met with…read moreand have had work done by has been excellent. They have worked with me to accommodate my schedule, they are always professional, polite, speedy and painless!!! The prices are the best I've encountered so far. Highly highly recommend. My most common services are face & body waxing, eyebrow ​threading and lip/chin threading. ​

I've been coming here for 12 years, and I truly can't imagine going anywhere else for eyebrow and…read morelip threading. The consistency, attention to detail, and quality of work are unmatched. Every visit, I leave feeling confident and well taken care of. Shilpi, the owner, is excellent--knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly reliable. She really takes the time to make sure everything is done just right, and it shows in the results. It's rare to find someone who maintains such high standards for so many years. Highly recommend to anyone looking for expert threading and a place they can trust long-term.

I've been going to Danica for years for facial/microdermabrasion. She's extremely detailed oriented…read moreon my skin when working on my skin and doing extractions. You can trust Danica to be honest with your skin. She's friendly and always makes me feel comfortable.

Danica has started her skin care salon within Kavai salon. I have been going to DC skin care for…read morethe past 3+ years and Danica is good at what she does. I have less tolerance for pain and for that I have been staying away from eyebrow threading or waxing. The first time I visited Danica, she took a look and said that she can do tweezing instead of waxing. I didn't trust her initially but let her take care of my eyebrow. She did an amazing job, very detailed and when she was done, I was very much satisfied with her work and it didn't pain much. I go for basic facial treatment to her. She does an excellent job in pore extraction and my skin feels lot better and fresh. I literally get tears swelled up while pore extraction but that's coz she does good job at it. DC skin care is cash or check only!

I have been going for gel nails for a little over a year. It's important to me that they use…read moreminimal products which means less chemicals. If you have problem nails, soft gel is a great solution. You can't safely fix everything but you can safely have beautiful nails. I enjoy my beautiful nails. If you just want a beautiful manicure with minimal chemicals The Gel Lab is the place to go.

I recently moved to Foster City and was looking for a good nail salon in the area. This place had…read morehigh ratings, so I decided to try it for a Gel-X removal ($30). Martin assisted me. He was polite, quiet, and gentle with my nails, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the removal technique was not a great experience. My fingers were placed in a tub of acetone and I was told it would be about 5 minutes, but it ended up being about 10. My fingertips became very dry and pruney. In my past experiences, other nail techs typically use acetone-soaked cotton applied directly to my nail and wrapped with foil, which better protects the skin. After the removal, I was asked to wash my hands and was told the service was done. However, I noticed gel residue left on my skin and some still on my nails. When I mentioned it, I was told "no worries, it'll come off in the shower". Well it felt uncomfortable for me! The remaining gel was only wiped after I requested it, and there is still visible residue. For the hour that he spent removing it off, it definitely was not worth the price at all. I've had many Gel-X removals before and they were usually much cleaner and more efficient and cheaper priced ($15) and took only 30 mins. Giving 2 stars because Martin was kind, but I wasn't satisfied with the overall result.

I've been Anna's client for several years and she never disappoints. I always get a facial and brow…read morewax; scheduling appointments are a breeze and she always starts on time. Anna is thorough, gentle, and efficient. I leave the appointment feeling relaxed and my skin feels refreshed. Her space is quiet and clean, and there's always plenty of parking right outside her studio.

Anna is simply the best. I'd been getting facials for years with mixed results before I found…read moreAnna. Her dermaplaning facials have completely changed everything about my skin. I see her monthly and my skin looks and feels the best it's ever been. She is the perfect blend of relaxing mixed with efficient. I see her on my lunch break from work and my skin is glowing after every dermaplane.

Dawa did an amazing job on my lip injections, she was very professional and attentive to my goals…read more She took the time to ask questions and tailored her recommendations to my facial structure to keep the look very natural. When I came in for my touch-up she recommended a lip flip which I loved! She also recommended some botox for my forehead lines and the result was incredible. Overall I had such a fantastic experience with the service and am happy to have found my go-to PA, I highly recommend Dawa.

Dawa did my lip injection and she was amazing!!! Out of all of the times I've had it done, this was…read moreby far my favorite experience. She had a very calm and soothing demeanor and environment in her office and was constantly checking in with me, making sure I was able to tolerate the pain. She was also very detailed with my consultation and realistic with what I was hoping to achieve with this appointment. 10/10 recommend!!

My stylist understood exactly what I wanted and delivered beautifully!…read more Jorge, is incredibly skilled and knowledgeable about hair trends. He made me feel comfortable and educated me on what would work best for my hair type. The ambiance at Bliss and Blades Salon, Foster City is lovely clean, relaxing and welcoming. The front desk staff are always friendly and greet me warmly as soon as I walked in. I believe the quality of service and results make each visit worth every penny. My hair has never looked better and so healthy! I leftl Bliss and Blade Salon feeling like a new person! My hair look stunning. I received so many compliments from friends and family. I will definitely be returning

Anna at the front desk is wonderful and remembers me and my adult son's names every time we go in…read morefor haircuts and beard trims even as walk in without appointments. Julio as our stylist is amazing. His line-ups and fades are impeccable. There are snacks and beverages available and the shop is clean and modern with a real traditional vibe. I will continue to refer friends and family

Love this center! I have been to a few EWC's but my waxers here are super knowledgeable and gentle…read morewith my skin! I go to Ming, Cindy, or Cristina. The receptionists are so nice, they always ask me about the how the service went. I always try to book this location first when I need a wax!

An incredibly poorly run location. It's sad how bad this EWC has become, considering they used to…read morebe so good. Their manager Kyla is rude and dismissive and does not follow up to escalations or issues. I go to a different location now and they let me know that I had an eyebrow package from a long time ago. I asked for a refund since I didn't need it and hadn't used it and they directed me to this location to process the refund since I bought it here. I called 4 times over 3 weeks to try to get this processed only to be told they'd leave a message for their manager and their manager would call me back. When I asked how they were communicating with their manager, they told me they left her post-it notes. What a great system, am I right? After calling today and getting the same runaround, I had to reach out the Redwood City location to get any type of support or response. They were extremely helpful and you could tell they knew what they were doing. They let me know they submitted a ticket to the franchise owner based on my poor experience with this location. So, honestly shout out to EWC RWC! Anyway, back to FC, I never got a call back and after finally getting the manager's email, I got an incredibly rude response without any apologies, stating that she told her team to follow up with me. She told me that the package was purchased in 2000 so she couldn't refund it (EWC as a company was founded in 2004). When I asked again about the follow up, she told me I'm no longer welcome at their location. So oh well I guess? Hopefully I get this resolved eventually.

I had my first real massage and sauna session at Kanna Spa. I am officially hooked!…read more I booked a last-minute appointment with Isidro and didn't really know what to expect, but he was amazing. Super attentive, warm hands, perfect pressure and very welcoming. He targeted all the knots in my neck, shoulders and back, while still giving a full-body massage. Such an excellent first experience. I initially scheduled 60 minutes but ended up extending it to 90 minutes during the session lol. I seriously didn't want it to end. He worked nonstop. I don't even know how he wasn't tired. We started at 6:45pm and finished close to 8:45pm, so he even gave me extra time. I almost fell asleep at the end when he told me to relax and take my time getting up. Thank you Jenny for helping me book such a last-minute appointment and thank you Isidro for being so attentive to my sore neck and shoulders. I will definitely be back!

From start to finish, everyone we spoke to and received spa services from was amazing…read more My sister opted for a spa day before her wedding instead of doing a bachelorette party. Her only request was a hydro facial and deep tissue massage at the same place. I found this spa offered both services and my mom and I decided to take her here. My mom called to schedule the services and I called for more information about facials and recommendations for my eczema and sensitive skin. I found out the day we requested might not have an esthetician available, but Jenny and Tiffany texted us and really helped try to find a good time and day that would work. They figured out how to schedule both sets of services so they would work with just one esthetician and made it feel very smooth. I ended up getting the City Life facial with Kim plus the lymphatic drainage add on. She was wonderful!! From start to finish, I knew I was in great care. I also got a deep tissue massage with Sammy and she was just as wonderful. I left feeling incredibly relaxed and I know my sister did too. She said she fell asleep during her massage ‍ Thank you for all your help and care!

Over a year later and I still remember exactly how bad my lash lift experience with Haylee was. I…read morebooked her for a pre wedding pampering session after a brutal planning year, and the glowing reviews made me think I'd be in good hands. I wasn't. From the start, the hygiene was questionable. Her phone was sitting on the service bed right next to my head. I tried to give her the benefit of the doubt and assumed it was for timing, but it already felt unsanitary. Once the lash solution was on, I had my eyes closed for about 10 minutes. During that entire time, I could hear her behind me scrolling through her phone. The moment the timer was up, she went straight to touching my eye area. No gloves. No sanitizing. I have no idea if the phone was clean, but her hands definitely weren't. The results were just as disappointing. The lashes near the inner corners were completely untouched and still pointing downward. I pointed it out immediately, and she brushed it off as "normal". Then I looked at the side profile and saw the curl wasn't a curl at all. It was basically a sharp 90 degree bend. Nothing like the photos on Yelp that convinced me to book in the first place. What really bothered me wasn't the hundred bucks. It was realizing I walked in with perfectly normal lashes and walked out with a problem I didn't have before, all because I paid someone to make them worse.

I've had maybe two expensive facials in my entire life... at least I thought I had. After a ton of…read moreresearch on yelp and through various sites, I decided on Halee based on reviews and prompt availability. Now I finally learned what a real facial is. Let's break this down by stars. Star #1: Scheduling: prompt, clear and concise communication. Was super easy scheduling an appointment. Star #2: Atmosphere. Quaint, light, relaxing and inviting. It's a medium sized room within a facility and everything was cute, sassy, organized, and super clean. Minimalistic and concise equipment that all looked modern and updated. Bed was extremely comfortable, heated, and there was a proper place to put your things. Sudden extreme comfort coming here. Naps are a risk factor. Star #3: flexibility. I didn't know exactly what I needed, but I was able to schedule 3 services: facial (of some kind. I was originally thinking microdermabrasion) lash lift, and teeth whitening (wasn't sure if I needed it). There was no charge in changing the services I ended up receiving. Star #4: knowledgable. Halee impressed me as soon as I arrived. She told me what to expect and when I admit I was naive to facials, skin care etc. she told me she would take a look at my skin and let me know what she thought. The way she explained everything made me realize the magnitude of how much there is to know about products, skin, reactions, results and more. I have never in my life been more fascinated about skin care and the depth of the cosmetology world. It's amazing. Star #5: results. Halee advised me not to do the microdermabrasion facial because my thin skin would react negatively and because my concerns of hyperpigmentation were mild. Instead she gave me a cleansing facial and in the end... my face looked waaaaay more even toned, clear, bright and vibrant. I felt I looked 5 years younger afterwards and my face felt so hydrated and healthy the remainder of the day. Even days later it feels great and I've received many compliments already. In general, people often tell me I look 10 years younger than I am, but now I really feel like I do which has been such a positive lift to my confidence. I literally did not know a facial could do that. Speaking of lifts, the lash lift is something I will 100% continue to do. Instantly larger more open and youthful eyes. I look forward to returning for my next one in a couple of months. As for the teeth whitening, Halee didn't recommend it. She said my teeth are fairly white from the products I use at home already so results from the treatments would probably be minimal. Which leads to the final star.. Star #6: Genuineness. I wish I could give a 6 star rating because Halee truly deserves it. She absolutely wants the best for her clients and will go above and beyond to care for them, advise them, and get to know them. I was (and still am) very naive to skin care, however Halee has helped me so much by pointing me to products (not upselling but actually making recommendations for my type of skin) and I am so appreciative to have an expert in skincare I can turn to. So so so grateful I met her and I look forward to working with her again and again. Thank you Halee!!!