A few years ago I kept getting these "angry" pimples that would not come to the surface and were very embarrassing. I had a dermatologist and, in addition to her treatments, she recommended that I treat myself to a facial every now and then to help my skin stay more hydrated (dry skin was clogging my pores, which caused these blemishes). I looked at many places and either their prices were too outrageous or they didn't listen. For instance, I stopped in at one spa where everyone wore white lab coats and it had an eerie white glow to the place like from a Kubrik movie. Surely these people would look at my angry pimple and say, "No problem." Nope. Instead their focus was trying to sell me Botox. I left there feeling a bit dejected, but I had one more spa left to check out on my list that day ? Glow Skin Spa. I remember the first time I stepped into Glow. It was cold and rainy outside and after tramping around all day, I'm sure I looked a bit haggard. But they treated me with kindness and respect. They didn't look down their nose at me, answered all of my questions honestly, and did not give me a hard sell. I have been going to Glow for more than 2 years and I have been satisfied every time. Dana and Jillian really listen. And when I went to my first facial at Glow, I was a bit embarrassed about the pimples and blackheads on my face. They said that they understood my embarrassment, but reassured me that this was a place where I could talk openly about my skin to get the help I needed. Dana even said, ?If you feel another pimple coming on and don?t have time for a full facial, just give us a call and we can get you a quickie appointment to help that pimple go away faster.? Thanks to Glow, I no longer get those evil pimples ?- or really any pimples. I am moving to New Hampshire soon and I am really going to miss Jillian, Dana, the rest of the staff, and the entire vibe of Glow.
Pros: Attentive staff, affordable
Cons: Not all of the treatments are listed on their online brochure
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