International Beauty Center

I originally tried laser therapy. Not only was it extremely painful but they said it wouldn't work with gray hair. It actually didn't work at all and all the hair came back. more

When I first met Cristina, I was referred by another electrolysis lady who was moving away. This lady had been to Cristina and reported that she was the best in town and the machine that she uses is the best in the business because it is both faster and less painful than other electrolysis machines. more

Cristina is a highly skilled professional that stays abreast with all of the new developments in electrolysis and beauty treatments. more

Before I found Cristina, I worked with several other electrologists, and was not satisfied because the procedure was painful and I wasn't making progress fast enough. more

I have seen electrologists in 5 different cities. Some have been good, but nothing compares to Cristina! She treats her clients as she would want to be treated herself - gently, carefully, compassionately, professionally... Her technique and up-to-date equipment minimizes the discomfort. She maintains a sterile environment, so you have no worries there. She is a perfectionist, yet her skill level is so high that she is able to make progress quickly. She eagerly keeps up with her continuing education, and she even teaches classes on technique. more

Coming to see Cristina is one of the best things I've ever done. I had quite a bit of chin hair that I'd been shaving every day for many years because there was so much of it. I've been going to Cristina for over a year now, and the hair is pretty much gone; just one or two here or there now and then. When I first started, Cristina explained how the hair grows and what needed to be done to get rid of it. She's been very considerate of my needs and a very kind and friendly person. I highly recommend that you see her if you want to get rid of any unsightly hair. I had tried laser treatments, and they didn't work. This did. more

IBC is the third electrolysis office I have been to and I am certain it is the last -- I have found my perfect match when it comes to electrolysis! Cristina is extremely skilled in her field and is constantly updating her skills by attending conferences and is also always on the lookout for the latest advances in technology and equipment. She is the best at what she does. Having been through electrolysis with two other places (one also in Austin), I can say that my hair removal with Cristina was much quicker and much less painful. I wish I had come to her sooner! more

At the International Beauty Center, you are not just treated as a very important customer, but as a close friend. Cristina is super knowledgable in her field and has more experience than most anyone else I have met. I finally have real hope for my skin! more

Finding Cris was one of the highlights of the past year and I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel with these ingrown hairs. more

Cristina has been so great! Within one year I have seen tremendous decrease in hair growth. I have been so happy with my results that I have started having her work on other areas that I never thought I could have done before because I was spending so much time on only a couple of areas. Additionally, she is gentle and the machine is much less painful than any other electrolysis I have ever been to. She is so patient and willing to work with you and your schedule. She has flexible hours so she can fit your schedule! more

Years of tweezing left my brows "mismatched" - within 2 weeks of starting treatment with Cristina, 2 different people complimented me on the shape of my eyebrows!! Talk about fast results... her services are gentle, exacting, and so much better than waxing or laser - she really delivers a permanent solution. more

Cristina is the best electrologist you?ll ever meet. She is always very concerned about making sure you?re comfortable. Cristina?s love for her job and each of her clients? well-being, makes her a unique electrologist because she is not only empathetic and kind, but she is talented and incredibly well educated. Cristina attends workshops and trainings regularly to make sure she?s always up-to-date on the latest technologies. She is also an educator and conference presenter. Pros: She took care of all my fine blonde hair, and the others too more

I have been taking electrolysis treatments from another practitioner for over 10 years with no end in sight. It was a fluke that landed me with an appointment with Christina. In less than a year I have finished all of the areas that I had already started and have moved on to the rest of my body. The machine that Christina uses is so painless that I don?t have to use a topical solution. Christina?s professional behavior is one of the other outstanding points of seeing her. I have rarely had to wait more than 5 minutes with Christina compared to the hours that the other practitioner would keep me waiting. The only down side that I have to seeing Christina is that I?ve so enjoyed spending the time getting to know her friendly self that I will miss her when I am done with my treatments. Pros: Professional. Great results. more

I suffer from something called Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or known mostly as PCOS. I was diagnosed when I was in the 7th grade, right after I started my menstrual cycle. For the people who don?t know what this is, I will tell you just one of my symptoms.....HAIR GROWTH!! I had very, very bad hair growth on my face, I pretty much had a beard. I tried lasers(it got worse), I tried waxing but it didn?t work and I broke out in an allergic reaction, so I resorted to shaving everyday. I hated it and it was irritating to me and my skin. I went to International Beauty Center this summer in Houston while I was staying back home in Galveston. I was sooooooooo happy with my treatments and was religious about going to them. I could tell a BIG difference quickly. Cristina was nice, professional, and always ready for my when I got there, even though I was usually there early. Her machine is a great about limiting pain and she always ask if you are ok. She makes time for me, she'll come in early if I can not do anything but an early morning appointment. When I came back to Austin for school I kept seeing her at this Austin location and I'm still so happy with it. I never have to worry about having hair growth and people seeing it. My self confidence has jumped dramatically and I feel better about going out and being in the eyes of the public. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get rid of some hair, no matter how much hair it is. Pros: clean, nice, best machine Cons: a little far from me :( wish it was closer to central austin or south more