skoah kensington

I'm surprised no one has reviewed this place yet. It's a great hole in the wall store where you can…read morefind Korean and Japanese skin care and makeup. The staff is knowledgable and gives samples with each purchase. It's a bit intimidating because the store is packed to the roof but the staff really helps with finding you the right things.

If you have an interest in Asian beauty products - definately check this place out. Comparable…read moreprices to ordering off Ebay. I was intimidated as I dont speak or read any Asian languages, but the man working (assuming owner) was very helpful and knowledgeable. Will be going back.

The Apothecary In Inglewood

4.9(7 reviews)

3.3 km•Inglewood

Visited Calgary with my family this summer and found this place. As someone trying to reduce their…read morewaste, I wanted to purchase some reusable and sustainable products from their zero waste section so I bought a dryer ball in replacement of using disposable dryer sheets, reusable liners, and a stasher silicone bag instead of using plastic ziploc bags. Absolutely loved the aesthetics of the store and was very pleased with the customer service. Will definitely come here again when I visit Calgary in the future!(:

The best selection of quality essential oils in the city. The staff is exceptionally helpful. A…read moremust-visit store!

Essential oils wall

A sample of the selection of products.

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Neal's Yard Remedies

4.8(6 reviews)

1.2 km•Beltline

Not only do I love the facial cleansers and mothers bath oil, I found the staff there to be…read moreabsolutely amazing. I brought my kids in with me to pick up my order I made online and my 4 yr old daughter smashed a bottle on the ground by brushing past it. There was glass everywhere. The shop keeper couldn't have been more gracious and kind to myself and my children. She smiled understandably and didn't make any of us feel badly about the incident. Honestly some ppl may have asked me to control my children...they were everywhere touching everything and asking a million questions. And this was an amazing chance for me to teach them about how to behave next time. And this kind lady modelled compassion in front of them. As such, you forever have my business. Thank you.

Some of the best beauty products around. The skincare products work well to moisturize and hydrate.read more

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ABS Beauty Supply

3.0(2 reviews)

5.8 km

I was there this morning to return a Manquine that the manager sold to me and he new there is…read more extensive in it I came home and I checked her hair I took it today to return he said u are first time her I can't return it and he called me a leir and a chines lady who works there a teacher she was very rude she's like u must not passing exam that's why does she now how to talk to customer first to be a teacher how to say that to a customer and he said they told me About membership I spent 100$ there I usually go to modern and cosmo very nice people my mistakes that I went there to this place never again

I really like this place. I visited the store to get some nail polish, but I was in for a total…read moresurprise. They have everything, all the name brands! The place was also very clean and classy.

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SEPHORA

3.0(27 reviews)

6.0 km•Varsity

I am an ex employee of Sephora I am Never shopping with the company ever again I'll take my beauty…read morestatus/money elsewhere. They bully customers fabricate stories to their corporate and then a final cherry on top they ban you if you put up a fuss like I did I did absolutely nothing wrong outrageous customer service towards people of different ethnicities or people who identify as LGBTQ+ even though the company prides themselves that all beauty is celebrated clearly not I inquired about an item that they didn't have in stock clearly the sales associate was intimidated by my superior knowledge of beauty cause she didn't have much of a beauty background, now I'm banned for life across Canada I love how they think they won up me for not having to apologize for simple fact that I was right and they were wrong of lack of communication on their part yeah?! sure Sephora go ahead you think that lol and then hilariously one of the store managers that was involved in this matter came to the store that I work at asking for ice cream acting like a psychopath that nothing had happened my boss and staff couldn't stop laughing after she left the store stuffing her face leaving my colleagues and I speechless wow just WTF!!!!

I hate the market mall sephora, the cashiers are so impolite and always try to hurry you up, never…read moresmile at you. Im never buying anything in there again. And i also don't like how dark it is in the store

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Sally Beauty

2.8(5 reviews)

6.9 km

I go to Sally beauty for all my curly hair needs. They have a wide variety of natural hair products…read morewhich I love to use on my curls. They have a lot of hair styling products that can't be found many other stores. The customer service is hit or miss. The majority of staff don't seem that knowledgable on store products. Sometimes I've had experiences with someone telling me an item wasn't in store, only to go in and find it myself. This doesn't bother me that much only because I go in knowing what I need. The checkout process is often slow. They have a lot of email and paper coupons and different store offers which are great. However on multiple occasions things don't ring through as advertised and I've had to have everything refunded and purchased again. This has happened the last 3/5 times I have gone to Sally Beauty locations. The staff generally have good attitudes about fixing issues. I don't count on fantastic tailored customer service at Sally, but I'm giving it four stars for the selection of products:)

I have been to this Sally's a few times now. I am super disappointed with their customer service…read more especially with the tall african Canadian women with the long hair, she was just plain rude. The staff are obviously not trained well as they struggle to provide adequate information about products. I would definitely not take any advice from the staff members, do your own research, and if possible, avoid this location due to poor customer service and lack of in stock items.. As I was at the counter to purchase my items, I immediately felt tension between the sales associates.

SEPHORA

2.6(10 reviews)

1.3 km•Downtown

This is like a grown up adult playground. Yes I like coming here but this location is a bit…read moredisappointing. Its small and doesn't have lot of selections. Maybe I am spoiled with Vancouver Sephora. Staff just follow you around because this location is quiet.

Super nice and friendly staff, I was only in town for a few days and forgot some concealer, since I…read morewas at the mall figured I pop in and decided to try out a new one. The lady who helped me was super helpful friendly and nice, she colored matched me and it was perfect.

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Storwick Dermatology & Laser Clinic

2.8(10 reviews)

1.1 km•Beltline

I have been going to Dr. Storwick's office for years. Started with my yearly mole checks and then…read moreI included Laser Hair removal. I am now considering CO2 resurfacing. I completely trust Dr. Storwick and will wait for an appointment with him to do yearly skin check. The gals that have assisted with Laser Hair are amazing and kind. The Lasers at this office actually did work and I highly recommend. The whole family sees Dr. Storwick and we fully trust him.

Saw Dr. Ting in April 2024, she said the growth behind my ear was cartilage. That there was nothing…read moreshe could do. So I got a referral to another clinic and they immediately took a biopsy.. Today I found out I have cancer. If I wasn't proactive for my medical needs. There would be a high chance it would spread further and I would die due to her negligence. She should not be working as a medical professional.

Dr. Gregory Storwick

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Ryan Frank MD

5.0(3 reviews)

2.6 km•Mission

I started working with Dr.Frank about a year ago for a breast reduction and lift, and most recently…read moreand abdominoplasty. I can't thank this man and his staff enough for the care they put into their patients. My experience before, during and after have been nothing short of amazing. I did A LOT of research before both procedures and it was so easy to get lost comparing what I wanted vs what other women had. I went into my consults with Dr.Frank and simply said, I want to be natural. I wanted to not feel top heavy or not proportional, and I didn't want to look like I had a kangaroo pouch anymore. Before anyone says "diet and exercise", I did. And I gave birth, and some bodies just don't bounce back the same. I sit here 6 weeks post op from my abdominoplasty, a little swollen and still cussing every time I sneeze, but I will remain ever grateful for the professionalism, respect, and straight up kindness Dr. Frank and his staff displayed throughout my process. I'm a huge believer in "you get what you pay for", and Dr. Frank could charge more... and still be worth it. Thank you so much to all the staff. You guys are amazing.

Dr. Frank made a rhinoplasty for my Daughter in 2021 and we are happy with the new appearance of…read moreher nose. There were not any complications. Doctor himself and the stuff were attentive and caring. Thank you Doctor!

Dr. Ryan C. Frank

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Kingdom Beauty Supplies

5.0(1 review)

5.3 km

FYI, Kingdom is a hair beauty wholesale company so they only sell to professional hairdressers,…read moresalon / spa owners, makeup artists, and students in the beauty industry. I'm not a hairdresser but my aesthetics diploma gave me the qualification to shop many professional products at wholesale price! Recently they opened the 6th store in Calgary; as a loyal customer, I'm really happy for Kingdom. I'll share some pictures that they posted on Facebook!

From the owner: We are a Wholesale Distributor of Beauty Supplies / Hair Supplies and we only sell to Professionals…read morein the Beauty Industry. (Hair Dressers, Salon / Spa Owners, Esthetician, Make-up Artist, Nail Technicians, and other Beauty Professional) We do not sell retail and will not give price quotes to anyone not in the beauty industry. However if you are really interested in the products we sell we can recommend you on a location close to you that will sell you the product at retail price. Thank you for your patient understanding

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Vanessa S.

10 years ago

I just had the most magical xtreme facial workout with skin care trainer Kristie! Probably the best one I've had in years - and I've been a skoah-holic since they first opened in Chinook for almost 10 years ago. Kristie did a great job of removing my eye makeup and cleansing my face. Thorough product application on all areas of my face, using the palm of her hand (because nothing is worse than a finger tippy facial). The first mask is the minty meltdown which is one of the main reasons why I go to skoah for my facials. It's a glycolic that you cannot purchase and it does an incredible job of gently exfoliating and making my skin radiant. Kristie then did a skin analysis and extractions. She addressed all the areas of congestion that I was concerned about. The xtreme facial comes with a leg and foot scrub, moisture induce mask on the feet and massage. During the last treatment mask, a neck and shoulder massage leads into a facial massage and it was all divine, to say the least! Kristie's massage technique was on point - great pressure and flow. I appreciated her confidence through every step of the facial. The scalp massage at the end was just the trick to have me totally relaxed and rejuvenated. What a perfect way to end my work day and week! Thank you Kristie and the Kensington skoah krew! read more

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