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August 2021 by Nancy G.
Just coming out of a microdermabrasion facial at Merle Norman Alameda. Suja did an amazing job. It was previously owned by Pabitra and now taken over by her cousin Suja. She has a great hand at it and customized the facial to my skin type. Highly recommended!! All previous Pabitra clients, don't hesitate to walk in. Suja is amazing at what she does.
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June 2021 by Catherine E.
I had a very carefully done facial (with a wonderfully relaxing neck and shoulder massage) from Sudha. What a treat!! My skin looks and feels great.
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May 2021 by Julia Florence S.
Came in for a second piercing for me and one for my husband. We were in and out quickly. She used a piercing gun. Overall, would come back again. It was an easy experience.
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February 2021 by Lizzy E.
I've been on the search for someone who does eyebrow threading, and Sudah does a beautiful job. I am so pleased to have found this shop and definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking to get their eyebrows threaded. They have lots of services such as facials, waxing, makeover lessons, ear piercing, body wrap, and body scrubs. A facial is next on my list!
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May 2020 by Pam Cox
it's amazing products ,and staff were really helpful and sweet ladys
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February 2020 by Melane Duncan
Very nice and helpful staff.
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February 2020 by Luiza P.
It was my first time doing threading, and it couldn't have been a better experience! Pabitra is an amazing professional, super nice and great at what she does!!! Definitely recommend, and definitely going only there from now on!
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October 2019 by Betty Ann Fairbanks
Always very friendly and helpful. If they happen to be out of something, they'll find it at another store and ship it to you. Now that's service!
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August 2019 by Olga P.
10/10 would recommend. Their facials, especially the acne one is amazing, my skin now feels so soft and refreshing.
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July 2019 by Kathy I.
I made an appointment with the owner of the store and she was suppose to conduct my facial. On the day of my appointment, she told me that she did not want to do my facial and that Soni would take care of me. My first experience with their facial was terrible. Soni appears to NOT know what would be best for sensitive skin. Three days of pain and raised bumps appeared on both cheeks. During the facial, I told her I have sensitive skin; within 5 minutes into the facial she stated, "oh, you do have sensitive skin". After a week, I called the owner to complaint about my face, she suggested that I come back and she would conduct my facial. I also reminded her that I have a second Groupon, which she told me that she would accept. When I arrive at my appointment, Soni stated that I did not have an appointment. She found my appointment a week later. I recalled that I went over the date and time with the owner; which she confirmed. When I requested that the sum of money I spend on the Groupon to buy lotions; she refused and told to go back to Groupon to get my refund. Here's a warning, do not go there to expect the person that was suppose to conduct your facial, because the owner will switch on you and the "new" person has no clue on what to do on different skin type. Save your time and money since this establishment are not professional.
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June 2019 by Olga M.
Rejuvenating! My skin got some TLC last Friday. Knowledgeable, skilled and customer focused. Very nice!
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June 2019 by Lorelei B.
Alameda's best kept secret is Pabrita, the esthetician and owner! The facial is the best. She is also great at waxing and threading but for my time and her talent, I get the facial. She just does what is necessary for your face rather than try to upsell you. I would pay twice as much for her facial, luckily the price is super reasonable. I have tried some of the Merle Norman products but only bought the charcoal mask. I just don't wear make up enough to purchase more but Pabrita believes the products are high quality so I would get them if she told me too but since she doesn't try to force sales, I stick to what works for me. Btw, she is also a gem of a person!
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April 2019 by Rana B.
About five weeks ago I had several hair removal services done here. These services included: eyebrow threading, lower arm and upper chin wax and and a Brazilian. The service was very professional. At first I was reluctant to have my eyebrows threaded because my skin had reacted very badly to threading. To the owner's credit she managed to shape my brows and my extremely sensitive skin was not irritated like the last time I had threading done. The remaining waxing services also went off without a hitch. She was able to wax my upper lip without a lot of fuss. Usually I want to sneeze when my upper lip is being waxed but Pabitra completed the task so quickly and effectively that there was no time to worry about it. She also used a special wax for the upper lip and Brazilian that adhered to just the hair and not my skin. This cut down on the pain while I was receiving the treatment and the irritation afterwards. The hair removal on my lower arms was also done quickly with normal wax. Usually I have irritated and red skin after a wax on my arms but again there was no irritation. Finally, the hair removal has lasted a good five weeks. I have had to do light tweezing on my brows and upper lip but that is about it. All in all, I highly recommend Merle Norman for waxing services.
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March 2019 by Trong N.
Pabitra did a great job for microdermabrasion. My face feel so soft and smooth. Throughout the facial, she explains and recommend tips for taking care of my face. I will definitely like to come back.
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March 2019 by Chanell R.
I had my first facial here today and it was a great experience. I got a Groupon for facial with microdermabrasion. I will definitely make this a habit because my face feels very refreshed and it's worth the self care.
