Elissa is very good at what she does. As long as you consistently go to your appointments, you'll see the results you want. Highly recommend! read more

I've been coming here for years. I think the cost is reasonable and you can't beat the location. If your looking for this type of service. I highly recommend it. read more

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I've had an amazing experience working Sina over the last few years--she's incredibly professional and truly attentive to every detail. She always gives honest recommendations that make me feel informed and comfortable. The studio is spotless, and I always leave feeling confident and well taken care of. I highly recommend her to anyone considering electrolysis! read more

I got 2 Hydrofacial tickets from Groupon. I called a few times, no one picked up the phone. I think it was because of the holidays. Then I emailed them, and got a response. Set up an appointment on a Friday. On the day of, we came in, the practitioner was there to greet us. We have a back to back session. In the session, she cleaned my face first, then did suction on my face. This machine does the suction and pushing at the same time. While it is cleaning your pores, it pushes two different serums into your pores. Then she put on a mask, then serum, facial cream, and finished with a sunscreen. The entire session was very enjoyable, and my face looked very hydrated. I would come back again in a month or two. Also, they didn't treat us differently just because we have Groupons. That's good! read more

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I've been seeing Sina now for several months and I can't say enough good things. Everything has been a wonderful experience from making appointments to checkout. She's friendly, professional, very knowledgeable about what she does and explains the process while checking in with you to make sure you're comfortable during the treatment. She's also really cool to chat about anything making the appointment go faster, great vibe! The results have been incredible. I see less and less hair growing back after each session. My skin feels and looks great after the treatment, very little to no redness. If you're looking to get electrolysis come to soft touch! You'll be wondering why you didn't do it sooner. read more

I tried three different electrologists before finding Hassina and she is the best! It really works, and change not just your skin but your confidence as well. There's no getting around the fact that electrolysis takes TIME and it hurts, but the investment is so worth it compared to tweezing or waxing. Hassina is super sweet and very skilled and knowledgeable about all things hair and skin! read more

5 Stars! Sina is amazing! Her space is clean, she's gentle and knowledgeable, and I felt completely comfortable. Already seeing great results--highly recommend! read more

I have had 3 treatments with Hassina - one facial and 2 chemical peels so far and I think she is wonderful. Prior to all services, she asked the right questions of what products and my routine was and offered products, no pressure, of what she thought would be beneficial to me. In all occasions she explained the process of what to expect and aftercare instructions very thoroughly and clearly. I will be a repeat customer. By the way, my skin looks amazing and improving with every service. The office is clean with lots of natural sunlight, which I love, very peaceful! Can't wait for my next chemical peel - getting Summer and wedding ready for my maid of honor duties in September 2024. Highly recommend Hassina! read more

Amazed this business has high reviews. Had an initial new client appointment with Sina: would NOT recommend. Her actual hair removal technique may be good (there's no way to know unless I were to go back 20 times), but her atrocious interpersonal style overshadows any potential results I could hope for. I think she is probably effective / knows technically what she is doing, but I would never want to get any service from Sina again because of the rudeness. The physical pain was bearable, her lack of care, thoughtfulness, and communication is unbearable. The approach to customer service was: sit down, shut up, grit your teeth through the pain in silence, pay, and get out. Don't ask questions. It was my first time getting electrolysis, and she explained basics about timing and rates over the phone in our 5 min call, but I was expecting to be walked through what she was going to do, how electrolysis works, etc. Nope! She told me to lay down and hold this metal handle. I asked why, what it's for? And she said, "This is all on google search. If you don't want to hold this I can just use another technique." And I said I just wanted to understand what this is, and ok what is the other technique, and she got irritated clearly in a rush because we had a 15 min time slot before the next client. I'm sorry - if you don't have time to talk a new client through how electrolysis works before you electrocute them and burn hair off their skin, maybe you should plan appointments better, as the person who owns your own schedule? I then just shut my mouth and let Sina do whatever she was going to without asking any questions. She barely said anything, other than telling me what she was applying to my face (witch hazel and numbing cream on upper lip), and then at the end telling me where I could buy the cream if I chose to come back (Laser Hair Clinic). PSA: if you're considering electrolysis, get the numbing cream at Laser Hair Clinic yourself ahead of your appointment and apply it 30 min before your session starts. Sina and this business a) don't give you this info or recommendation on the intake call and b) seem to have a problem just applying numbing cream to all the areas you're there for (maybe they're trying to reduce cost?) and c) Sina won't actually leave time for the numbing cream to take effect, so your skin will be numb, just after you've left your appt. There was zero instruction about how to care for skin after leaving appointment, or time for me to ask, but hey I have Google! I recommend electrolysis because the pain is manageable and it is permanent, but I'd try any other well-rated clinic on the west coast before coming to Sina. read more

Went to Sina for the first time about 3 years ago. I found her super sweet, professional, honest and really effective. She cleared most of my problems within my first three or four visits and now I only have to touch up every year or so, if that. She's the best I've ever worked with. Most effective! read more

I struggled to find a reputable electrolysis technician after my previous one retired. I'm so happy I finally found Soft Touch. Hassina is a pro. Appointments are always on time, and privacy is a priority. Highly recommend! read more

Sina adds the soft touch to electrolysis. As a new client looking for service she actively listened to my concerns, offered services to my needs, and explained the process of hair removal. The vibe is very relaxing, cozy, and great customer service. From when she approached me and introduced herself, to taking me to the room, and explaining the process. If I can give more stars i would, highly recommend. read more

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Felt obligated to post a review in response to Nica's negative review yesterday. I had an appointment booked for 2:30pm yesterday (a Tuesday). Nica showed up at the same time. In reality, Nica had an appointment for 2:30pm on THURSDAY. Sina then offered to accommodate Nica AFTER my appointment in 30min, pushing her next client on an already fully booked day. However, Nica demanded she have MY appointment and not have to wait, despite this being Nica's scheduling mistake. Sina refused, and rightly so, because she has an obligation to the client who had the correct appointment (me). Nica then stormed out without saying a word. Sina then sent text messages following up with a screenshot of the appointment confirmation clearly stating her appointment was for Thursday (not Tuesday). I saw the confirmation myself. If anything, this situation shows you how much she values and is committed to her clients by (1) not capitulating to an unruly person in the wrong (Nica) while (2) STILL offering to accommodate her in order to mitigate the situation. Nica was completely in the wrong, unreasonable, and acted like an entitled brat. Sad because she's missing out! Sina does THE BEST peels in the City. Cannot recommend Sina enough!!! read more

Elissa was very informative and kind, I had a wonderful customer experience. She made sure to answer any of my questions and is great at communication and working with her clients' schedules. read more

Been seeing Sina for a little over a year with great results. Hair is almost all done. Can't wait to start working on other areas. I can't say enough good things about Sina. She is knowledgeable and passionate about her work yet gentle and makes sure you are comfortable during the treatment. If you want hair removal done the right way, do it here. Highly recommend!! read more

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I had hair removal treatment with Sina. She was polite, nice, cooperative, professional and competent. I had to tell Sina when I was in pain and she add more numbing cream and adjust electrolysis machine. I highly recommend Sina for electrolysis and I also recommend any body to apply numbing cream thirty minutes before treatment starts. read more

I have PCOS and hypothyroidism, so I've always had an issue with excessive facial hair. I got laser hair removal and it made the sparse hairs on my chin turn into a full on beard! I was super self conscious for years and finally decided to start coming to Soft Touch about a year and a half ago. Sina and Elissa are both incredibly sweet and very talented at what they do - Elissa also offers Saturday timings which is very rare to find in the city. Overall, I am absolutely stoked about the results. I no longer have to worry about shaving / waxing / threading multiple times a week. I can now go months with very sparse hair growth. Thank you so much!! read more

10/10 would recommend! I've been to various spas all over the Bay Area but nothing compares to Sina. I only trust her with all my skincare needs. It's definitely been a journey with getting rid of my dark spots from my days of tanning in the sun without any SPF. I love Sina's attention to detail and expertise when she does my chemical peels. Loving my results so far and with each peel my dark spots are finally fading. Take advantage of her microdermabrasion special when you check in and you can get $15 off! Love this place and Sina so much! Thanks for getting my skin back on track and looking forward to my next peel! read more

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I have been going to Soft Touch Electrolysis since 2019 and seeing Sina. I had very thick hormonal hair and used to have biweekly sessions but now i am mostly down to once every 8 weeks or so for a gentle touch up. She has a very gentle touch and knows very well how to work with different skin and hair types. I highly recommend her services. read more

Elissa is a fantastic electrologist to work with! I'd previously tried laser hair removal, but as a redhead, had minimal success. On my first visit, Elissa explained the process and how electrolysis works and then got to work. Since then, she has done an excellent job treating the areas I wanted to focus on, and I've had a significant reduction in hair such that we've shifted to a much longer period of time between visits. I've even been able to stop treatments on some areas because there is no longer any hair there. I'm really glad I started going to Soft Touch Electrolysis, and would recommend them, and Elissa in particular, to anyone looking for permanent hair removal treatment. read more

Sina is amazing! She's been handling my electrolysis treatment for a little over a year. Electrolysis can be a tough journey but her calm, friendly presence and her experienced hands make it worth it. Wish I could have finished my treatment with her but I'm blown away by the progress I made in 1 year! Thank you Sina! read more

I've had electrolysis from a couple of other providers over the years, so I feel like I'm in a pretty good position to evaluate this type of service provider. I came to Soft Touch Electrolysis a few years ago for some touch ups and was impressed with their work. Recently, I went back to see Sina for another touch up and left again very happy. Sina is professional, thorough and detail oriented. She also has excellent vision -- so no need to worry about her missing any tiny or blonde hairs! I think the price is very affordable for this area as well. read more

Sina provided professional experience with outstanding expert customer service. I really appreciate her taking the time to explain the process (def helped with my jitters)! She is passionate, talented and a expert in electrolysis! I'm in love with my results! I highly recommend Sina! #gamechanger read more

Sina rocks. I have had hydra facial twice with her. She has the prefect touch for my skin. I also enjoy the soothing music and every product on my face smelled so good too! I am very glad that I found this gem in the heart of the city. read more

Sina is a very competent, gentle and professional Electrologist! I highly recommend her stellar services right in downtown San Francisco.

I've been doing electrolysis for years and have worked with 3 other electrologists, but it wasn't until I started working with Elissa that I ACTUALLY started to get results. And ones that actually lasted. I used to go every 2 weeks with the other services, with Elissa I started at every couple weeks but now it's every 2-3 months!! And it's not on areas that I've been working on because those are all essentially done! Now I just go in for details like eyebrows and bikini line and an extra fly away I find here and there. Absolutely amazing and if you are considering getting electrolysis and want a great experience with results that last, GO HERE read more

Today, I had a chemical peel done by Hassina. She explained to me about the procedure (step-by-step) and what to expect. Hassina made sure I was comfortable. The experience was very pleasant. I can't wait to see the effects of the peel in a few days. I will definitely go back for another peel as the experience was very positive, thorough and professional. Ellen read more

I have worked with Elissa for over a year. She has greatly reduced my hair growth and is a pleasure to work with. Best hair removal experience in the Bay Area! read more

The soft touch electrolysis was fantastic, my skin felt so good and looks amazing. I notice the difference a couple of weeks after the facial. Harissa was fantastic very knowledgeable and professional. I would definitely recommend this place and that will become my go to for facials. Thank you Harissa. read more

I am very satisfied with the results! Sina did her magic, and all of my unwanted facial hair are now gone for good. I went to see her every 6-8 weeks for the first 6-8 months, and after that I visited her a couple of times when it was time for another treatment (maybe ones in 3-4 months). I was pregnant/nursing for about half of the time, so Sina switched to doing thermolysis, which worked just as good as electrolysis! Incredible service! Sina is absolute best! read more

It is my first time using service from this technology. I Received great professional service from Ms. Hasina for a very reasonable fee. I see big change on my face. I feel now very confident looking at the mirror. Already booked my monthly appointments. I highly recommend her if you want to look good and feel confident. Thank you Ms. Hasina so much. read more

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Facial review: I was very disappointed since the views were all great. What I failed to realize was that yes, they are great for electrolysis but horrible at doing facials! I had very high expectations with their hydrafacial but it didn't do anything for my skin at all. I could still see blackheads and the procedure itself was very poorly done and executed compared to how the other clinics do their hydrafacials. My bad I jumped on this too quick because of the price they offered. A lot cheaper than the other clinics but a total waste of money if you ask me. The lady who accommodated me was nice though. So for the hydrafacial, it's a big NO for me. read more

Electrolysis has truly changed my life. With only 6 treatments I have seen such an improvement with facial hair growth due to PCOS. Before contacting Elissa, I was losing hope, thinking I would never overcome this. But Elissa was right, my only regret is not starting it 5 years ago. Elissa is very efficient, skilled and kind. The pain is minimal, certain areas are more sensitive than others but the payoff is well worth it. I can't say enough good things about my experience. The treatment truly works for permanently stopping facial hair growth. So happy with my results. read more

Been doing electrolysis here. Have had two sessions so far for my face and I have to say I am impressed. I've always had bumps and spots after electrolysis on such a sensitive area which has caused me to hide my face after electrolysis. But I leave soft touch and my skin is actually better than I came in. No scarring and she uses infralight to ensure no bacteria or infections. I can't wait to try a facial here as well. I know I'm in good hands. read more

I had just a very bad experience at that place with Hasina! I made an appointment over the phone but when I got there she told me that is in a different day. Sometimes it happened. We all human! But she raised her voice on me trying to proof that it was "mistake on my behalf". I just left. Then I received a few texts from her, again trying of proving that it was my mistake and her priority is clients who has appointment not me! So upsetting that people who works in beauty industry act so rude and unprofessional! read more

I'm no stranger to electrolysis. I had my first session of electrolysis 8 years ago, and in the time since I've moved states, tried different electrologists, and different methods of electrolysis. I can say with confidence that Sina is the best electrologist I've ever found. I have invisibly blond body and facial hair, so just seeing the suckers can be a challenge, but Sina has really good eyes. Plus, she takes the time feel around, reposition the light, and find all of my difficult blond hairs. This is a real feat, which she deserves a lot of credit for. I've visited other electrologists before who'd brush me off as "all done" after a visit or two. They either couldn't see my blond hairs, or deemed them too tedious to continue treatment on. Sina, on the other hand, is both capable and thorough. Her bedside manner very welcoming and calming. Seeing her is kind of like seeing my hair stylist; it's a grounding experience where we touch base on life, love, and all the things in between. She's genuine, and makes me feel welcomed and valued. I first saw Sina 5 years ago, and as time progresses our visits grow more infrequent (maybe a brief visit once or twice a year now for spotty touch up jobs). It might sound dumb, but I kind of miss the days when I'd see her regularly and frequently. The machine she uses at the Union Square location is great. It's the least painful method I've had, and I couldn't ask for better results. I won't sugar coat it though, there are some hairs in some locations that are going to hurt, that's just the nature of the beast (no pain no gain!), but Sina does a great job of mitigating discomfort by prepping those areas with ointments when needed. I've had other electrologists tell me they either don't have anything, or they try to upsell me while under the needle (not cool!). When our sessions are wrapping up, Sina applies makeup with SPF that does a really good job of matching my skin tone and existing makeup. I've always been impressed by this. She also offers me a piece of ice wrapped in rubber (like the tip of a glove) to apply to any spot that might be a little swollen (like the upper lip). By the time I walk downstairs and out the door, you couldn't even tell I was getting electrolysis just moments prior. Granted, my face used to look more irritated back when I was dealing with thicker and darker hairs, but even still, the makeup Sina applied did a great job of mitigating the appearance. Soft Touch Electrolysis is also pretty convenient since it's just a few blocks from Powell Station, and once the Union Square Station opens, they'll be just 1 block away from that. They also have a phone receptionist who calls a couple days before to confirm your appointment. This lady has always been very polite and friendly. I also really appreciate that Sina is easy to work with on scheduling. And lastly, they accept credit card at this location, which is convenient. So yeah, if you're looking for an absolutely excellent electrologist, then look no further. I've waited years to write this review for Sina. She deserves every word of praise and more. Thank you Sina! read more

Been here about 3 or 4 times now and Hassina definitely deserves recognition for her patience, professionalism and skill at hair removal. Not only she is very fast but also this has been the least aggressive electrolysis technician I have been treated by after going to 3 different offices, and I have very sensitive, bruise-prone skin. Even so, the redness is gone after 1-2 days and I'm very happy with the results. Cannot recommend it enough! read more

Elissa and Soft Touch Electrolysis completely changed my life. I started seeing Elissa with a very severe case of hirsutism - I had thick, coarse, dark hairs along my entire chin and neck. Elissa has worked diligently with me for the last 1+ year, and my hair is almost completely gone. The ones that remain are significantly lighter, thinner, and barely noticeable. I've gained so much more confidence because of this. I never thought I could overcome this, but Elissa stuck by me and committed to working with me until the job was done. Also the price couldn't be more fair for the unbelievable quality of service. Thank you so much Elissa and the team at Soft Touch Electrolysis! I am so grateful! read more

I have been going to Elisa for a few months now, and I am completely impressed with how quick and efficient she is. I highly recommend Elisa for helping you with achieving your goals - the results are truly incredible. read more

Hasina is a miracle worker. Very skilled and the treatment was extremely effective. I highly recommend getting this done. I felt comfortable and taken care of. read more