I needed a quick haircut, so I booked an appointment at Ulta for the next day. I was ready to…read morefreshen up my look and planned to cut at least five inches for a shoulder-length, bob-style cut. I'm so glad Dorie was my stylist! I showed her a few photos of the style I wanted, and she immediately understood the vision. The result turned out even better than I imagined. I really appreciated how well she listened and how comfortable she made me feel. I knew I could trust her with my hair. It even got the husband stamp of approval, haha. Highly recommend Dorie!

Unfortunately, I have to leave a negative review for the Ulta Salon. I really hate doing this, and…read moreI'm purposely not naming the stylist because I'm not trying to personally bash anyone. I just want to share my experience, especially for anyone with really long, thick hair like I had. I came in on my birthday and spent $555 before tip, so this was honestly really disappointing. I came in with previously colored dark brown hair and explained that I wanted my overall color lighter, more of a chocolate brown. She initially suggested highlights over my dark base, but I told her that wasn't what I wanted. I didn't want dark hair with highlights; I wanted my overall color lighter. She said she could micro highlight my whole head to lift everything, but once she realized how much hair I had, she said it would take a really long time and hurt her wrist because I had so much hair. She said she would "see what she could do" instead. My hair ended up being colored and washed THREE separate times. Color, wash, color, wash, color, wash. By then my scalp was BURNING. She was also extremely rough combing through my hair. The comb kept scraping my already-burning scalp, and when she hit tangles she brushed through them so hard I literally had to hold my head/neck still or my head would get pulled backwards. I kept thinking there was no way this wasn't causing breakage. After all that processing, I was also surprised there wasn't some type of hydrating mask or treatment afterward. Then there's the color. My roots came out significantly lighter and warmer than the rest of my hair, with darker patches/bands where my hair didn't lift evenly. In certain areas it almost looks like a skunk stripe. I completely understand that I came in with previously colored dark brown hair. I know old color can be stubborn and she may not have been able to get my whole head to the chocolate brown I wanted in one appointment. I'm not upset about that. What I don't understand is seeing my roots becoming significantly lighter than everything else and still letting me leave like that. If my lengths weren't going to lift enough, I would've rather been told, or at least had my roots darkened so everything blended better. I've been getting my hair professionally colored for years. I've paid much more at other salons and significantly less, and I have never walked out with my hair looking like this. I've never had my roots this much lighter than the rest of my hair. It's noticeable and honestly embarrassing. She suggested I come back about a week later for highlights, but at that point I didn't feel comfortable putting my hair/scalp through anything else. Highlights over a darker base also weren't what I originally wanted. Then the haircut. I specifically asked for a "whisper of a trim" because I had just gotten my hair trimmed and layered about a month before. I did NOT want it short. Instead, she basically cut off my ends with thinning scissors and took off what felt like almost six inches. She left my existing layers and didn't add any shape or blend everything with the new length, so my hair looked like a thick broom at the bottom with my old layers sitting above it. I don't understand how a "whisper of a trim" turned into losing that much length. Towards the end, I could tell she was rushing because her next client was there. I asked about my blowout, and she quickly rough dried my hair with a Dyson and went through it with an Airwrap. The whole styling portion was under 10 minutes with no real direction--no smoothing, shaping, sectioning/pinning or round brush work. My hair was still frizzy and didn't look finished. I own an Airwrap myself and honestly could've done the same thing at home. Later that night I looked at my receipt and realized she charged me an additional $75 for a "blowout service." I was shocked. When I pay for a professional blowout, I expect actual smoothing/styling with a round brush, working through sections and pinning when needed--not an under-10-minute Airwrap style while rushing to the next client. Since the appointment, my hair has felt extremely dry and damaged and my scalp has been flaking like crazy. I have photos showing the uneven color/banding, dryness, and my flaky, irritated scalp afterward. The flaking was coming off in chunks and was honestly embarrassing. I wasn't expecting perfection or to magically get my dream color in one appointment. But I have never walked out of a salon this unhappy with my color, cut, the condition of my hair AND the styling. And on my birthday of all days Again, I'm not naming the stylist because I'm not trying to personally attack anyone. I'm just sharing what happened to me. If you have really long, really thick hair and are considering a major color change here, I personally would go somewhere else. I really wish I did.

I had Cellenis Derma and pico done at Cosmetica with Dr. Chaychi and I am really happy with the…read moreresults. The Density took an about 4 weeks for me to notice the difference, but one day I looked in the mirror and noticed a big difference. The skin under my eyes were plumper, dark circles lightened and I appeared younger looking overall. I also got compliments that my face looks rejuvenated.

Unfortunately I can't speak to the service that I was expecting to get at my appt today, because I…read moredidn't get it! I arrived on time for my appt this morning at 1030am, was asked to sit and wait. At 10:50 I asked the receptionist if there was an ETA and was informed the practitioner was a "no-show" and not responding to text messages. If unprompted by me, I'm not sure how long I'd be waiting until the front desk would have informed me of this? Commuting 35 min from San Francisco in the middle of my workday, paying for metered parking, and ultimately my valuable time for nothing, is disappointing and incredibly unprofessional. If I had to put a value on my time based on my annualized comp, I wasted almost $400 worth of 1.5hrs of my work day slated for this appt that never happened. There was no apology, just a quick rebook and that's it? Do better, Cosmetica.

I ended up here because I bought a Groupon for an eyelash perm. It was a bit out of the way (I live…read morein Oakland), but a great price so I went for it. I'd expected a more typical salon, but I was delighted to find that the entire first floor is dedicated to imported Asian beauty products. In the couple minutes before my appointment, I was finally able to test the Biore Water Essence 50+ SPF I've been wanting to try for a while (I bought it). Right at my appointment time, I was led upstairs and the attendant made sure I had a second to use the restroom (the perm would take about 40 mins). So I went to the bathroom and changed into my glasses, then went into a semi-private room where the attendant laid me down on a futon-like bed (and even gave me a comforter!) She applied this little plastic contraption to each of my eyes, applied the perm solution, and left me to sit for about 20 mins with some fun and relaxing music in the background. Then she came back, removed the first contraption, applied a little eyelash serum, put another contraption on my eye, then some more perm solution and left me for another 20 minutes. In those 40 minutes, I got two quick naps in and also got some REALLY curled eyelashes. The only thing that could have been cool was if they had a tint to make my eyelashes darker -- kill two birds with one stone, ya know? This seems to be a typical service at other eyelash perm places I've looked at. However, I also know that the way they do your lashes at Dazzling is a little different so it's possible that the mechanism they're using wouldn't support a dye, too. I'll definitely be back (I got the 2-pack Groupon), and next time I'll be staying to try out a couple more products! The only con: a little hard to find. My GPS took me to the wrong shopping center. Wondering if they were potentially at a different location before? But using the actual street address instead of searching for Dazzling in Google Maps fixed that problem and it was only a 2 minute walk away!

Finally got a chance to stop by here and Im so glad I did!!! They carry these Korean makeup/skin…read morecare but are not limited to: -INNISFREE! -banila clean it zero (pink one) -April Skin, Hera, makeup cushion -Laneige water sleeping mask -Whoo skin care line -hair color including artificial hair colors, face/feet/hand masks, eyebrow products, assorted cushions (darkest shade they carry is #23. Other than that GOOD LUCK! Im a light tan and even their darkest shade was quite light They mainly carry #21 which is reallllly light) -famous etude house BLUR FACE primer Sad that they dont carry DHC nor MISSHA nor SECRET KEY. They don't carry too many or any Japanese brands, youd have to go to Apricot Skin care thats across the street. STAFF - The guy manning the place was super friendly and helpful in helping me choose the products best suited for my young, combination skin. NEW LOCATION IN APRIL - Ugh! I wish this was closer by my house. BUT, good news is that they are going to move their store over to Millbrae which is great because I work right there!! Yay!! Beware people who want to steal from this place - they will be on your ass because they already have photos of the people who stole on their HALL OF SHAME wall.

Dr. Oliver is amazing! I came to him for a skin issue that have been getting worst for the past 3…read moreweeks. I couldn't even sleep because it was so itchy, painful, and stinging all over my face and neck. Got misdiagnosed by another dermatologist and I came for a second opinion. He checked my skin with a bright light and confirmed it was a bacterial infection. Seriously thought I wouldn't ever recover... Dr. Oliver is so patient and answered all my questions. He even told me to not worry about my skin. Just take the med/ointments as he said and relax, leave the worrying to him because that's what he does. Within 2 days of taking the oral med, my swelling was all gone. After 4 days of both oral and tropical med, the redness on my face was gone! Seeing a specialist always worries me because they can get very expensive but I am SO THANKFUL that I found Dr. Oliver. His pricing was very reasonable as I pay out of pocket and his office visit price covered the ointments/oral med he prescribed for me. Really appreciate that. I actually just visited Dr. Oliver for a follow up appointment today. Again, he was super patient and answered everything I asked!! Did not feel rushed at all. Was hoping he clears me from the prescribed meds but he suggests to continue for another week just to make sure everything is cleared completely. Still dealing with some lingering dryness and tightness. Hope that go away soon. Cassandra the receptionist was super sweet and helpful as well! They offer water or tea while you wait. If you are dealing with a skin issue, I highly recommend Dr. Oliver and his team.

Dr. Oliver is literally the best! I love coming here for Botox. Not only is he skilled but he's…read morealso very kind and pleasant to chat with. The staff are friendly and I love that it's close by.

One star for the cleanliness and upkeep of the store. It's always tidy and organized, plus they are…read moregenerally well stocked. One star for the kind and friendly customer service they provide. Minus three stars for the location. Unfortunately, it's right next to a Grocery Outlet, which, IMO attracts seedy people. I've experienced two incidents where I was verbally assaulted in the parking lot for no apparent reason, and I've witnessed someone being verbally assaulted for no apparent reason. I truly don't feel safe coming to this store anymore, so moving forward, I will be doing my shopping online or at a different location.

This is for professional salon folks, it is a great place to get our products. You have to be…read morelicensed to buy there, but we'll worth it. I can get all types of hair products that I need, satisfy my clientele and make everyone happy. The folks that work there know their products so asking for assistance is not a problem.

Allana has been cutting my son's hair for years and now she is cutting my husband's hair as well…read more My son got his first haircut with Allana at 3 yo and refuses to cut his hair with anyone else. She is great with children (and picky adults) and has amazing attention to details. Highly recommend her.

Great beauty store with all the beauty essentials you need! The owner, Allana, is so friendly and…read morehelpful. She's also amazing at haircuts, color, and style for kids and adults! Highly recommended!

I was out of my usual face care products, so I stopped by here for a quick grab. The guy was super…read morenice and gave me two boxes of free samples, plus two little containers of samples as well. Really nice service, and I appreciate the extra samples. It's always nice to get such friendly service. :)

certain staff members watch you like a hawk. uncomfortable to shop when you're getting stared at. 2…read morestars for fair prices.

I've been coming to Serenity for my aesthetic treatments, and after Dr. Lisa retired, I was a…read morelittle nervous about seeing someone new. I ended up booking with Nurse Trinh, and I'm so glad I did. Trinh was incredibly knowledgeable, thorough, and honest. I originally came in knowing I wanted Botox and filler, but she took the time to assess my entire face and explain what she recommended, where she recommended it, and why. I never felt rushed or pressured--by the end of the appointment, I completely trusted her judgment. We ended up doing a full-face treatment with Botox and filler, including my lips, and even immediately afterward I was so happy with the direction of the results. She really understands facial balance and how to enhance your features rather than just adding filler. I've already booked my two-week follow-up with her for my lips, and I only wish she worked more than Mondays and Wednesdays because I've officially found my new injector! If you're looking for someone who is knowledgeable, takes the time to evaluate your face, and makes you feel comfortable trusting her recommendations, I highly recommend Nurse Trinh.

Absolutely love this place, the staff, the aesthetic, the vibe- everything is so welcoming, and all…read morethe girls are so sweet and professional. Natalie is so amazing. If you are going to come here, you might as well book with the best

Amazing dermaplaning by Monica! From start to finish, everything was wonderful!! My face is in the…read morebest condition of my life. The vibe is comfortable, friendly and professional. Highly recommend!!

I have been seeing Monica for about 8 months now to try tackling my hyperpigmentation. Monica is…read morethe best! I was looking for something that didn't have too crazy of a downtime, and micro-needling was it for me. At most, immediately after the appointment, I'll have some expected redness, but that goes away by the next day. Consistency definitely helps, but I found it was worth visiting her at least every other month for microneedling and my skin has improved! The location is also great since I didn't want to have to go into the city, as there is a small parking lot which is super helpful.

Amazing products!! Ive been buying my favorite scent (Desir Absolu) for years and was even able to…read morevisit their shop some years ago..... that was truly amazing and I got some fabulous deals! I can't find it in any retail store since my first purchase in Leavenworth Washington so I purchase online. They put a lot of effort in their beautiful wrapping and always throw in a freebie.

Mario, your products are divine! My husband still buys me the lotion for special occasions and they…read moreare always received with joy. All the best, Lisa M.