Skin Station-Brooklyn

Being a super picky person, especially in regards to skin care, it took me a while to find a place that I love. My first visit to this establishment was through a Groupon and it was one of the best finds! Since my initial visit, I ended up buying a package of ten facials directly and have been back for more facials. My facialist, Angela, is superb! VERY gentle hands and she really took her time on my face to get out all the gunk, yet was as gentle as she could be with extractions (thank goodness, cause that is probably my least favorite part of the experience!). I’ve been to many spas that leave you for a period of time once the steamer is on, but NOT THIS PLACE! I usually dread the steaming process because it’s uncomfortable and hard to breathe. What I love about this spot is that Angela massages my face the entire time the steamer is on! What a treat and def makes the whole steaming process more enjoyable and bearable.
I’ve never had anyone else work on my face except Angela, so I cannot vouch for how the other facialist’s are. I would highly recommend her!

I purchased a Groupon for a massage here a couple months ago. I have a lot of back pain and shoulder pain, so I needed a remedy or at least something that would help a little.
The lady who did my massage made me feel very comfortable. She took her time and was able to find the most tense areas in my back and shoulders. It was truly an amazing experience for me.
This was my first massage, so I didn’t know what to expect. However, I felt amazing afterwards.
I’m not sure if this is common or not, but I was very sore the next day. The amazing feeling faded by the next morning, which was disappointing. But, it was a great experience.

I purchased a Groupon for a massage and facial from here. It’s in Brooklyn’s Chinatown which is filled with a ton of shops and restaurants to enjoy. Anyway! After purchasing, I made my appointment which was super painless. I got it for exactly a week after.
Upon arriving, I noticed it was quaint and looked as you’d imagine a spa would. The receptionist is very organized and very sweet. She got me in immediately. The room I was in was fine, I imagined it to be a little cleaner or more modern, but it served its purpose and wasn’t unsanitary by any means. It could just use a good vacuum.
As for my massage, it was a little rough and I had some points of discomfort. I could have asked her to be gentler, but I knew it’d feel nice afterwards. My facial was bliss! I was so pleased and fell into a zen state between asleep and awake. It was fantastic. I feel so refreshed! I definitely recommend it. Find the groupon!

Thrilled to have found this gem. I picked up a $ 35 groupon hour facial and I couldn’t have been more pleased. Such nice people and great service. Walked away glowing — and that’s saying a lot since I have problematic skin. I picked up a five facial package for a steal bc It’s def worth it. Go!

Well, my tedious and frustrating search for a facialist has ended, thanks to Skin Station!
I got the Groupon deal for a one-​hour facial and one-​hour signature massage, and, contrary to some other reviews, I had NO problem getting an appointment and it was on a Saturday. The receptionist was really friendly, and I was running late due to some train delays, and they were cool about it and understanding. I was appointed Sandy, who handled both my massage and facial. The massage was great and totally worth the double deal Groupon, but I was really blown away by the facial. I have been to about four estheticians in the last year, and it has varied from horrible to average — Sandy knew her stuff. The extraction was painful, but really detailed and well done — gloves were used, proper tools, and she knew what she was doing and warned me ahead of time if there would a particularly tough spot. I have oily, acne-​prone skin, and I’m positive the results on this are going to be great. I really loved how she didn’t make me feel bad about my skin — this is a hormonal thing that cropped up in my late teens that I’ve been battling for a decade, and so many other estheticians try to convince you a bunch of different special treatments will clear up a hormonal issue, but Sandy was up front right away and said she recognized that it was hormonal and I simply needed regular maintenance like anyone else.
I ended up leaving with a 10-​facial package with collagen mask (a special they’re having for July) for $ 500 … it sounds pricey, but it evens out to only $ 50 per treatment, when it’s normally $ 85. I hope it’s worth it, but I really felt this place wasn’t pushy and irritating like so many other places are — I declined the first package offer since it was out of my price range for the services offered, and there was no guilt trip about how I have to spend loads of money to see results. I’m just super relieved I found a good, licensed, honest esthetician — and I really encourage anyone with the same situation to try it!

The receptionist is not honest. My friend and I did eyebrows for less than 10 minutes. The total is $ 31.25 and i asked to charge credit card for 15% tips which is 4.50. She charged tips for $ 9, which is like more than 20% tips. Almost the price of another eyebrow shaping. The eyebrow did not make much difference. This my second experience at skin station. The eyebrow shaping is only done by facial razor and tweezer. This type of service can be done in any other salons or spa place for only $ 6. The first time here i made an appointment for 4 pm. I came at 3:45 pm and she still have a customer, so i waited till 4:20 pm. They made me wait 20 minutes. I did back facial, she popped most of my acne but it left more dark spots on my back. There wasn’t much improvement for my back, only got rid off some of the black heads. «NOTE: They put so much pressure on popping the pimples or getting the black heads out and extremely painful.» The only reason why i believe the packages say its one hour or more duration it is because they ask you to lay there for so long till the lady comes back to assist you while they put mask or product over you. While the lady i had was suppose to give me treatment and start it, she was still talking to her previous customer, which kept me waiting for her for another 10 minutes. The lady «Fay» recommended it is cheap to get package that is able be used 5 times for basic facial and back treatment for $ 799, which is not cheap. I was suppose to recommend my other friends to come this place because it seems pretty clean and relax, but due to dishonesty, i don’t think this is a place people should come to for treatment and services. Note that there is also a lack of staff working in this store. They will tell put you down to tell you what kind of correction you need just so that you will want to buy their services.

A year later, and I found another GroupOn deal! Same exact package 1 hr massage and 1 hr facial! Again, I loved it! The only thing that sucks is that they don’t have immediate availabilty for GroupOn appoinments, they make you wait like a month to be seen! I waited an entire month and THEN it turns out my GroupOn had expired by 3 days when I showed up, like hello you’re the one who didn’t have any available appointments, not my fault!!! The lady tried to cut me a deal, by makin me pay an extra $ 25 dollars in order not loose the value of the GroupOn, eventually she took it off because I purchased the 5 facials or massage package… but still it was a bit crazy! But I really love the massage and the facial! I also purchased a GroupOn deal for my mom and my boyfriend’s mom, and they both loved it! We will return again!

I’ve been coming to this spa for over a year. The first time, I bought a groupon for a massage/​body scrub/​facial combo.
Lenny did my facial and body scrub, he was very good and professional, one of the best massages I’ve had in a while. The scrub smelled really good, but it wasn’t out of this world or anything you can’t do at home on your own, no wrap or anything. The shower where one washes off the scrub wasn’t the cleanest and the towels were very worn out and did not smell good, and they provide worn sandals if you’d like a pair for the shower… Facial was meh, the girl I got wasn’t too thorough with the extractions, BUT despite all this, I purchased a 5 service pack because the massage was great and the price seemed decent ($ 200 for 5 services).
Last time I was there, the receptionist had mixed up my appointment and wasn’t accommodating or even apologetic. She is very rude, and since last time I didn’t want to purchase another 5 service pack (went up to $ 250.00) she gave me a nasty look.
Overall, if you go, get Lenny or Wing, she is great with the massages and very thorough with the facials.

I bought a groupon and gifted it to my husband. However they would not honor it because I had gifted my husband a similar groupon a year ago. They elaborated that the fine print limit one person meant limit one groupon service per person per lifetime. Kinda ridiculous. Also I couldn’t use it myself because the fine print said it was non transferable even though I had made the purchase. So I am out the money for this groupon. Very frustrated. Now I have to contact groupon to see if they will issue me a refund.
Two bad experiences out of three… That’s it… Not ever going back here or referring anybody else!

Skin Station on 8^th Ave does not accept walk-​in services. I tried to walk in and they told me they were booked. I scheduled an appointment for the following weekend, Wing was my aesthetician and she is definitely a professional. She knew exactly how to treat my skin; gentle but firm. She also gave me pointers on which facial technique would benefit my skin type, as well as what type of products would help clean and clear my pores without pushing to sell the products that they carry. I’ve gone to other spas for facials and none of those facials made my skin glow the way Wing was able to. She also didn’t cut and scar my skin like the other places did.

Sadly, due to poor customer service… I didn’t get to experience the spa treatments at Skin Station. I had purchased a Groupon for a massage and facial… and the instant I mentioned it was a Groupon on the phone while making a reservation, the receptionist’s demeanor changed completely. All of a sudden there wasn’t an opening for the next month on the weekends, and after-​work on a weekday was a no go since the latest Groupon massages were given at 3PM… even though Skin Station is open until 8PM, the later appointments were «reserved for members only.»
I e-​mailed Groupon to request a refund… Groupon users are clearly second-​class citizens to Skin Station.

This is a very modern spa located in Brooklyn’s Chinatown. The staff is very nice and accommodating. They are also quite skillful. I’ve received massages and facials from this place. Neither of them were relaxing. Instead, the massage, due to the various kings and stresses in my body, was intense. At times it was painful! But it was the no pain, no gain type. Same with the facial. They will extract the shit out of your face if you need it. I’m sure you could ask for a gentler massage and facial if you were looking for a relaxing, stress-​reducing experience. However, I always left with my muscles loosened and my pores clean. I think the only thing that is worth deducting a star is that some of the towels seem ragged and old. I wish they also had an online booking system for this location.

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I love this place so much that I will like to recommend it to everyone.
I had a facial by Fay and she was incredible. I walked out with clean and no visible blackheads in my face. Most importantly I was pain free. She was so gentle with my face that I hardly felt the pain while she clean my pores and blackheads.

I have horrible back-​acne and a bad habit of picking at my face which causes the peeling of my skin, dry skin, blackheads, and pimples on a daily basis.
Originally, I already have a lady that does my facials that my mother had signed me up memberships for. Therefore, i took it upon myself to look for a place that treats skin on Unilocal and Skin Station came up as #1 so I decided to give it a try.
Customer Service: A++++++
The receptionist is extremely nice and pretty!
I didn’t get a chance to ask the name of my girl who treated my skin condition — but she was extremely detail-​orientated and originally I was just going to do the back-​facial but I ended up doing a facial too because I didn’t want to go to other lady that usually does it simply because she does a crappy job and I always end up with a half-​assed job. My girl did a great job at cleaning up my back and face!
How do I know? When I came home, I showed my mom and my mom complimented how clean it was and my mom has a lot of experience with treatments regarding the face/​body because she’s been to numerous places so next time i go back, guess who’s going back with me?! My mother! to try them out and judge for herself: D

The service was very good. I was warmly greeted and offered water. I was a little put off when the woman who took care of me (not sure of her name) insisted that I take out the stud I wear in my lip, but with a little deflection she let me keep it in.
The reason I am only giving it two stars is because the extractions were absolutely terrifying. I have had my fair share of facials with extractions, and I specifically wanted the service so I double checked. She replied that she could do it «but my face would be very red and swollen.» I stupidly thought she meant the normal amount of irritation that occurs. I felt like she was repeatedly jabbing me… Or maybe plucking at my face with sharp tweezers. It took weeks before the scabs on my face went away. A total disaster.
This was the place that taught me to stop relying on groupon to find services. It’s not worth risking another experience like this.

I went here with a Groupon for a massage and facial which both lasted an hour each.
Reception is very nicely done and clean. Receptionist very approachable and entire staff very accommodating as I called :30 min before I wanted to Book an appointment and they said ok, no problem.
I had the massage first and the therapist was superior. I’ve been looking for a good, deep tissue massage and I finally found what I’ve been looking for. My therapist always asked if the pressure was too much or not enough which I appreciated. She really worked me over! I assume if one wanted they could request a Swedish massage if really deep tissue and pressure point massage is too much. This is not a relaxing massage, in fact, it was painful as she really got deep into problem areas. I felt like a new person afterwards and slept like a child the same evening. I couldn’t thank her enough afterwards.
The facial, like others have Unilocaled about, was divine and much needed respite after having such an intense massage. Facialist couldn’t have been more delightful and I walked out with beautiful skin, groomed eyebrows (included) and even when I didn’t commit to buying the special on the spot they didn’t make me feel like crap or that I wasted their time. Good move as I’ll be back with or without a special promotion.
They told me upfront tax was not included in groupon price which I knew about anyway as I use groupons all the time to test drive businesses. I also appreciated that they had a tip cheat sheet for me to help me do the math!
Highly, highly recommend.

I’ve finished my facial package of 5 here and without hesitation, bought a second package.
I’ve had Wing as my technician 4 out of the 5 times and she is just so darling. She remembered all my skin conditions and grew to know me at a more personal level just after the first visit. She’s also always so accommodating, especially flexing appointment times to fit into my schedule.
If you’re looking for that relaxing pick-​me-​up after a long weekend of being a tour guide for your family from out of town… or from simply non stop dancing at the clubs, come to Skin Station.

Went here from a LivingSocial hot stone massage deal. The massage therapist was good and was nice (though she kept insisting on speaking to me in Chinese). But they really need to upgrade their massage tables. It was very uncomfortable on my neck. It was the kind where the headrest isn’t adjustable, which kind of defeats the purpose of getting a massage in the first place if it causes tension in your neck. Other than that, I enjoyed the hot stone massage (the stones were nice and hot, as I assume they should be).
Also, as I was leaving, they informed me that the LivingSocial price did not include tax, so they charged me then. I’ve bought close to 10 massage deals on LS before and that’s the first time that’s ever happened. Not sure if it’s just because it’s Chinatown or what, but it left a bad taste.

I adore this place! I bought a Groupon for a 1 hour 15 minute facial with an eye treatment and a 1-​hour massage. Both were fabulous. The facial, by Thien, was thorough and included extractions, which cost extra at most spas. My skin glowed literally for weeks afterwards, despite my usually acne-​prone skin. The massage was also wonderful. My masseuse, Lenny, uses a combination of Thai and Swedish massage, to great effect. I used to live in Thailand and got Thai massages fairly regularly, but this was seriously one of the best. He worked out kinks that had been buried in my shoulders for what felt like years. Lenny! Love it!
At the end of my session, the woman at the counter told me about a deal they were offering: 5 facials for $ 195. You guys. That is $ 39 per hour and fifteen-​minute facial. She didn’t push the sale at all, and I snapped it up.
I went back for my first of 5 facials this weekend, and the facial (this time by Leng Leng) was just as good. Extractions: included. Eyebrow tweezing and trimming (!?): included. Glowy skin, tons of compliments: included! Skin Station is just such a good value for money, even at their regular prices. Bring them your face! You will not be sorry.

I wish this place was closer to my hood because it is great. Located in Brooklyn Chinatown, it is definitely a hike from where I live. I came on a Groupon and had no idea it would take me an hour and half to get there, but I do enjoy getting to parts of the city I wouldn’t normally go to.
Anyway, I was a little nervous when I walked in because the salon décor was a little outdated and not dirty but just kind of run down looking. The staff who greeted me were very friendly.
I got the 60 minute facial and a 60 minute massage. Both of the ladies who provided the services were very sweet and let me know what they were doing at each step, especially the facial. She even cleaned up my brows, which was a nice added bonus. The extractions were very gentle — well as gentle as extractions can be. Afterwards my skin was glowing and I was surprised to have no spots of break outs afterwards. The massage therapist told me to make sure I told her if the pressure needed to be changed and I felt very comfortable with her. I didnt end up having to ask her to change anything, it was relaxing and all my neck and shoulder issues were gone afterwards.
Both of the services were above average and I walked out feeling refreshed.