8/19/2012
Just had a facial with Mariya yesterday. The process with making the appointment was great - she was very responsive, and I can be difficult to schedule with.
Her facial was really, really good - I was impressed. I had a deep pore cleansing facial - she was very thorough, yet gentle, and my skin feels and looks great today (and did yesterday as well). She also did a very good job with making me feel relaxed, and using all sorts of great things on my face.
I especially liked that nothing she used had a strong scent. I use really natural skincare, and it felt like what she was using must be fairly natural as well.
If I could vote for one improvement - which really does not count as part of a facial review, it's this... when I've had facials before (and I've only had 4 or 5 in my life), it's always included a hand or foot massage, usually while the mask was on - and that's something she didn't do. If she had, boy, it would have been exceptional.
But I'm still definitely a fan, and can highly recommend her!
Shana F. San Diego, CA
11/17/2011
Mariya is the seventh threader I've gone to in San Diego County... and after three months in a row of seeing her, my eyebrows have never looked better. I'm picky-- I have a hard time resisting the urge to test the waters and try new people.... but I'm staying put with Mariya for eyebrow threading. She's so careful, she doesn't rush, she uses aromatherapy, the price is right, her cortisone cream is phenomenal, and she even has auto-schedule appointment/ reminder services via email and personal phone calls. What's not to like?!
Laura G. Del Mar, CA
Mariya is the seventh threader I've gone to in San Diego County... and after three months in a row of seeing her, my eyebrows have never looked better. I'm picky-- I have a hard time resisting the urge to test the waters and try new people.... but I'm staying put with Mariya for eyebrow threading. She's so careful, she doesn't rush, she uses aromatherapy, the price is right, her cortisone cream is phenomenal, and she even has auto-schedule appointment/ reminder services via email and personal phone calls. What's not to like?!
Laura G. Del Mar, CA
10/6/2011
I have a very sensitive skin with acne, so it's double the trouble to take care of it. During the facial,Mariya was diligent extracting all my facial impurities and making sure not to irritate my skin, which can be challenging. She also uses high quality products, which were totally appreciated by my skin :) A couple of days later and my skin is glowing. Now I'm ready for photo sessions at my two friends' upcoming weddings!
Anuta A. San Diego, CA
I have a very sensitive skin with acne, so it's double the trouble to take care of it. During the facial,Mariya was diligent extracting all my facial impurities and making sure not to irritate my skin, which can be challenging. She also uses high quality products, which were totally appreciated by my skin :) A couple of days later and my skin is glowing. Now I'm ready for photo sessions at my two friends' upcoming weddings!
Anuta A. San Diego, CA
7/7/2011
Mariya totally saved me for my Vegas trip.
I had a different place cancel on me and only had the day before leaving to get things ready. She came in last minute and helped a girl out.
She was very professional and clearly knew what she was doing. Her main concern was to not irritate my skin. She sent me home with some antibiotic cream to make sure nothing goes array.
I also got my eyebrows done and they look great. Natural and not too thin. I have a lot of eyebrow so going too thin just looks funny.
I like the location which is right next to my chiropractor and Brazilian Blowout professional. She has a cute little room in the back of Salon David Perez. The ceiling has a very nice drape decoration thing going on.
I will visit her again.
Maria B. San Diego, CA
Mariya totally saved me for my Vegas trip.
I had a different place cancel on me and only had the day before leaving to get things ready. She came in last minute and helped a girl out.
She was very professional and clearly knew what she was doing. Her main concern was to not irritate my skin. She sent me home with some antibiotic cream to make sure nothing goes array.
I also got my eyebrows done and they look great. Natural and not too thin. I have a lot of eyebrow so going too thin just looks funny.
I like the location which is right next to my chiropractor and Brazilian Blowout professional. She has a cute little room in the back of Salon David Perez. The ceiling has a very nice drape decoration thing going on.
I will visit her again.
Maria B. San Diego, CA
6/17/2011
I got married in April this year. My skin needed some serious attention with all the photos expected on the big day. I had customized facials including the choclate and champage treatments that made my skin glow! Not to mention, I needed the time to unwind with all the stress of planning the wedding day. She also did my eyebrows which turned out perfect, no redness or bumps. She also gave me some great make-up tips. I highly reccomend Mariya's Skin Care. I have been going to Mariya for nearly a decade and she has done wonders to my acne and sun damaged skin. I wasnt afraid of the camera on my big day thanks to all the skin care from Mariya.
Wendy M. La Jolla, CA
I got married in April this year. My skin needed some serious attention with all the photos expected on the big day. I had customized facials including the choclate and champage treatments that made my skin glow! Not to mention, I needed the time to unwind with all the stress of planning the wedding day. She also did my eyebrows which turned out perfect, no redness or bumps. She also gave me some great make-up tips. I highly reccomend Mariya's Skin Care. I have been going to Mariya for nearly a decade and she has done wonders to my acne and sun damaged skin. I wasnt afraid of the camera on my big day thanks to all the skin care from Mariya.
Wendy M. La Jolla, CA
6/15/2011
Mariya is fabulous. I have been a client for 10 years, and her work has consistent through this entire time. I made the mistake of trying a different aesthetician who was closer to my house a few years ago, and realized I made a huge mistake when that person hacked my eyebrows. Mariya's facials are also a relaxing experience. You won't be disappointed!
Patsy B. San Diego, CA
Mariya is fabulous. I have been a client for 10 years, and her work has consistent through this entire time. I made the mistake of trying a different aesthetician who was closer to my house a few years ago, and realized I made a huge mistake when that person hacked my eyebrows. Mariya's facials are also a relaxing experience. You won't be disappointed!
Patsy B. San Diego, CA
2/21/2011
Mariya is great! I had a stressful week and my skin needed to be in the hands of a professional, and that's what I got. I saw the Valentine's Day special and thought, well, a European facial, that has to help. I left a message late at night and Mariya got me an appointment the very next day. I told her what my concerns were with my skin and she ended up tailoring the facial to my needs. My skin felt and looked awesome walking out the door, not to mention in the subsequent days. It's too bad I don't live in San Diego anymore but I'm already planning to try and schedule a visit with Mariya each time I visit now!
Sarah D. Davis, CA
Mariya is great! I had a stressful week and my skin needed to be in the hands of a professional, and that's what I got. I saw the Valentine's Day special and thought, well, a European facial, that has to help. I left a message late at night and Mariya got me an appointment the very next day. I told her what my concerns were with my skin and she ended up tailoring the facial to my needs. My skin felt and looked awesome walking out the door, not to mention in the subsequent days. It's too bad I don't live in San Diego anymore but I'm already planning to try and schedule a visit with Mariya each time I visit now!
Sarah D. Davis, CA
12/19/2010
I just moved from another state, and it is always a challenge trying to find a great brow waxing place, hairdresser, dog groomer, etc. I first tried threading for the first time after moving her, but I'm not sure if the gal who did my brows was great or not, but they weren't what I expected and they weren't shaped the way I wanted them. I found Mariya's after yelping, and found a coupon for a brow wax-- the best choice ever! Mariya's precision and ease was amazing- she was very open to listening to what I wanted, and the wax was painless (compared to other waxes I've had in the past- and I've been getting my brows waxed for 10 yrs). Also, I brought a $20 coupon, but she gave me another discount for $18, b/c she said there was another special, and to save my coupon for another day. Very sweet lady. I will definitely be coming back- in fact, I already booked my next appt with her in 3 weeks. Maybe I'll try one of her facials too.
MiChi S. San Diego, CA
I just moved from another state, and it is always a challenge trying to find a great brow waxing place, hairdresser, dog groomer, etc. I first tried threading for the first time after moving her, but I'm not sure if the gal who did my brows was great or not, but they weren't what I expected and they weren't shaped the way I wanted them. I found Mariya's after yelping, and found a coupon for a brow wax-- the best choice ever! Mariya's precision and ease was amazing- she was very open to listening to what I wanted, and the wax was painless (compared to other waxes I've had in the past- and I've been getting my brows waxed for 10 yrs). Also, I brought a $20 coupon, but she gave me another discount for $18, b/c she said there was another special, and to save my coupon for another day. Very sweet lady. I will definitely be coming back- in fact, I already booked my next appt with her in 3 weeks. Maybe I'll try one of her facials too.
MiChi S. San Diego, CA
8/26/2010
I have had the pleasure of getting several facials by Mariya. Living in the Costa Verde Towers I have to say the location is excellent and I can just walk right over with no fuss on parking.
Mariya always makes me feel at ease and helps me to relax, even if I see her after a stressful day. Nice soft music, great attention to detail with my skin, and always a through consultation about what meds or herbs I may be taking and what is going in my life that may be effecting my skin.
Her space in the back of this salon is small, but she manages to make me feel as if I've escaped from the world as soon as I put on that robe and relax onto her table.
Thank you Mariya! And my skin says thank you too!
Melinda M. San Diego, CA
I have had the pleasure of getting several facials by Mariya. Living in the Costa Verde Towers I have to say the location is excellent and I can just walk right over with no fuss on parking.
Mariya always makes me feel at ease and helps me to relax, even if I see her after a stressful day. Nice soft music, great attention to detail with my skin, and always a through consultation about what meds or herbs I may be taking and what is going in my life that may be effecting my skin.
Her space in the back of this salon is small, but she manages to make me feel as if I've escaped from the world as soon as I put on that robe and relax onto her table.
Thank you Mariya! And my skin says thank you too!
Melinda M. San Diego, CA
8/4/2010
Marya was offering a free brow wax and mini facial as a special through yelp, so i thought why not.
Her "office" is located at the back of a salon, and is legitimately a closet with a sink. However, she decorates it amazingly! the cabinets are so cute (though unless youre a kind of cabinet aficionado, i wouldn't think thats the ONLY reason to go) and there are beautiful drapings and mirrors.
I love that she puts on calming music and takes her time with my brows. I mean, hey, if im paying (which i guess i wasnt...) then i should get her full attention.
Anyway, i loved the brows. its a bit pricey (normal price is 30?) but -and im not too sure about this- it seems like she offers a lot of deals and specials. I'll go back at least once more.
Sylvea W. La Jolla, CA
Marya was offering a free brow wax and mini facial as a special through yelp, so i thought why not.
Her "office" is located at the back of a salon, and is legitimately a closet with a sink. However, she decorates it amazingly! the cabinets are so cute (though unless youre a kind of cabinet aficionado, i wouldn't think thats the ONLY reason to go) and there are beautiful drapings and mirrors.
I love that she puts on calming music and takes her time with my brows. I mean, hey, if im paying (which i guess i wasnt...) then i should get her full attention.
Anyway, i loved the brows. its a bit pricey (normal price is 30?) but -and im not too sure about this- it seems like she offers a lot of deals and specials. I'll go back at least once more.
Sylvea W. La Jolla, CA
7/30/2010
Mariya is an artist. I first went to her when I was tired of the mediocre eyebrow waxes that I was used to getting in the UTC area. I was stunned by the quality of her work. Later, I tried her eyebrow tinting (after I changed my hair color). Again, she hit a home run! I don't usually get facials, but decided to get one from Mariya. It was freakin' amazing! I could see a noticeable difference in my skin tone (not to mention softness) immediately and it lasted for weeks. My chief regret is that I can't afford to get facials more often. Her prices are very fair for the quality of the work, but I've got a limited "pampering" budget.
Nancy G. San Diego, CA
Mariya is an artist. I first went to her when I was tired of the mediocre eyebrow waxes that I was used to getting in the UTC area. I was stunned by the quality of her work. Later, I tried her eyebrow tinting (after I changed my hair color). Again, she hit a home run! I don't usually get facials, but decided to get one from Mariya. It was freakin' amazing! I could see a noticeable difference in my skin tone (not to mention softness) immediately and it lasted for weeks. My chief regret is that I can't afford to get facials more often. Her prices are very fair for the quality of the work, but I've got a limited "pampering" budget.
Nancy G. San Diego, CA