Lillianas European Skin Care

I can’t believe I ended up here. My regular person is on vacation so thought I would try someplace close to my house. I also should have read the previous reviews a little closer.
Although the owner is a super sweet woman, she really needs to update her practice. I came here for a Brazilian and had the same unsanitary experience as a few others. Double dipping which I didn’t notice until half way through. Wax was too hot. Wiped me down with some unknown product. Just such a gross and uneasy experience. To top it all off, I ended up with hair bumps and a few small burns.

I hesitated to write this review because both the positive and negative reviews about Lilliana are accurate and I’m not quite sure how to feel.
A few weeks ago, I went in for a Brazilian (I am no stranger to brazilians). People are right, this is not a glamorous place, it looks outdated and not your typical «spa» environment.
Lilliana is GREAT. I felt like I was chatting with my grandma. She has perfect skin and you can see she has worked hard to establish herself and create her business.
She did a very thorough job with me and made sure I was comfortable, relaxed and that I left feeling like I got my money’s worth. I appreciated her banter and transparency as a small business owner.
Here are the things that left me a little unsettled:
1. Double dipping. She used the same stick the ENTIRE wax. I tried to tell myself it was fine, but couldn’t help but wonder how many other coochies that stick had touched that morning… cringe.
2. She doesn’t wear gloves. She’s old school and I respect that. That being said, you are all up in my lady bits. Put some gloves on.
3. The wax was HOT. I told her it was too hot and she didn’t do anything to change it. I get that you’re trying to be time efficient, but if you’re burning my lips off, I can’t show them off when they are nice and hairless.
4. She was drying a few blue towels that didn’t look especially fresh or new on her dryer in the corner. A VERY similar blue towel that came out of NOT a drawer (aka was laying around) was used to wipe me down. Refer to point one for cringing thoughts.
5. She put product on my skin without asking. I have very sensitive skin and I breakout thinking about putting a new lotion on without testing it out first. My booty still has irritation and I am 3 weeks out.
She semi-​pressured me into booking a follow up appointment and I can’t decide whether or not to show up. I would need the above mentioned things to be changed for me to rate this experience any higher, and I have a feeling those things are not changing any time soon.

Someone said «oldskool» and they were right. Love this place, and love Lilliana’s chic-​free vibe. She’s just a down-​to-​businesswoman with a friendly, warm demeanor. And she does it all on her own!
The certificates on her wall attest to her continuous training, and it shows. Lilliana is skillful and attentive, very thorough, and even offered a detailed finish.
Don’t expect glamor or glitz; this is a great place for busy women, it’s in, done, out. And, when I get some extra money, I’m definitely going to try the facial!

Liliana is great. I’ve only had a couple of brazilians before this one. She knew I was nervous and made me feel comfortable. It was far less painful than the others I’ve had. She did a great job, I’m very pleased with it. At the end, she gave me a big hug. Too cute. In terms of service its a 5. Décor is outdated like others mentioned, but not a crucial element of the the experience in my opinion. You feel like you’ve been cared for when you leave, it’s a nice trip-to-grandma’s kind of feeling. The price was $ 50 which I felt was fair and comparable to others in the area. I recommend an early AM appt, I got it out of the way before work.

Hello health violations! I made the mistake of making a bikini wax appointment here several months ago and was horrified afterward that I may have contracted some sort of disease. The biggest offense was DOUBLE DIPPING into the wax instead of reusing a new stick every time. I’m spelling it out for those that have posted glowing reviews for this place because that is what is SUPPOSED to be done for sanitary reasons. Think about it. The wax/​applicator stick is applied to the crevices of my lady bits and then repeatedly re-​dipping into the same bowl of wax that is applied to YOUR FACE during your eyebrow or upper lip wax immediately following my appointment = GROSS! Other lowlights of my horrendous experience was when she trimmed my remaining landing strip with likely unsterilized electric clippers and wiped me down after with scary possible community wash cloth? My mind was only left to wonder about cleanliness after the waxing. The only thing to make this place earn its one star Unilocal forces is that Liliana is really nice and means well, but someone needs to clue her in on being sanitary. Hopefully this review will help.

I have received several services from Liliana over the past 6 months, including waxing (bikini, Brazilian) and facials. With each service, she exceeds my expectations.
Liliana’s prices are more than reasonable, especially for the big city. So many places charge you for the ambience or the music or the receptionist to snobbily greet you… you don’t have any of that at Liliana’s, and I prefer it! This no-​frills atmosphere definitely does not mean you don’t receive superior service from a woman who knows what she is doing!
Liliana herself is pleasant, talkative to the point of distraction (which is a VERY good thing during waxing!), and happy woman who treats you with respect and earns yours in return. She’s also adorable:) She is happy to book appointments on your schedule, and will accommodate reschedules as needed/​she can. Once you develop a relationship with her, it’s even easier to get an appointment. And she doesn’t give you the hard sell on her house-​made products… which are, incidentally, worth the expense.
I have recommended Liliana to three of my friends, and they are each regular customers now. And I highly recommend her to anyone who would like good service at good prices… although you have to promise not to take my regular appointment slots!:)

Wow, wow, wow!
Three years I have been going to Lilliana now. I am hesitant to tell you all, because she might become so over-​booked she might not have time for me. She’s the little hidden gem in Andersonville!
She’s the greatest. From the moment you walk in the door, she’s «mother hen» to you – and your skin!
Her face is the best example of what she does, and she does it well.
I work for a hair and beauty education publisher – we publish the books that cosmetologists, estheticians and nail technicians get their licenses from. I accidentally came upon Lilliana after moving to Andersonville 3 years ago, while looking for a local facial place. A friend and I come in there now, every month or so, because we like her work so much.
Her facials are SO relaxing. It’s a time when I can meditate and stop the busy and she has classical music playing. She does three or so masks, depending on skin type and needs, does a hand treatment and massage at the end at no extra cost. She zaps problem spots with Galvanic at times. Sometimes I get a brow wax, and she’s very good at shaping brows.
Lilliana is such a great «mother hen» she notices everything you do, and is very intuitive and cognizant about what makes her clients most comfortable.
My skin has never been happier.:)
While her environment isn’t plush with water-​walls and expensive stuff, her quality skin care far outshines the need for any of this, by leaps and bounds!
If you would like quality skin care, at a reasonable price, check Lilliana out! You won’t be disappointed!
M, a Very Happy Client

Ohhhhh yes. This is oldskool skincare with no frills. Lilliana’s spa is a bit outdated in the décor department, yes. But I’m not going here for expensive décor and stylish surroundings. I’m going here for skincare, man, SKINCARE. She’s not spending her energy on weird, tinkly new-​age music and foofy, expensive (which get passed on the patron in those other places) surroundings, she’s spending her energy on keeping her skills and going to classes to keep her certifications fresh.
What this place is, is a comfortable haven in Andersonville. A secret spot that one will duck in to keep their skin glowing and gorgeous. It’s as if your stylish grandma, who has perfect skin, is taking care of your skin, with Old World sensibilities. There’s a reason why European women frequently look better than their US counterparts. They don’t tan, and they take care of their skin with products that are NOT filled with petroleum derivatives. And they realize that the skin on their face extends all the way down to their cleavage. Yes. You must moisturize this ENTIRE area.
The facial was blissful. And it went on forever. My skin looked fabulous after, and a week later, it still looks fabulous. I got her toner and moisturizer — her products are reasonably priced — and like them. I would like an ingredient list on the products, but there’s probably a proprietary ingredient list thing going on here, as her products are ordered from Vienna. Ah, Vienna.
She does bikini waxes for $ 25 — what?! I’ll be back for those, and lymphatic drainage massage also. Gotta maintain the cleavage.
I also got a lip wax (nice), but I won’t get the brow wax again. I just don’t like to wax my brows.
Lilliana is a great woman, who knows her stuff. And the fact that she tagged me as «.. . you are more European than American!» Well, who doesn’t like that?
This is my skincare mecca, right in Andersonville.

I just completed my lymph massage with Lilliana. It was relaxing. We talked about varies subjects unrelated to the massage, and I was completely okay with it. She’s very wise. A good conversation in caring hands is a dime a dozen. I’ll have her facial next. She ripped my eyebrow skin off with wax.

I cannot believe I am the first person to write a non-​glowing review. I went here yesterday for a waxing and I hesitate to say it was terrible, but it was terrible.
The environment is very weird. It’s very dark and dingy. Not very spa-​esque to say the least.
She was in a huge rush. Like other places I’ve been, she did not seem to «review» her work at all. She did pluck a few additional brow hairs, but did not do anything additional around my lips. I looked in the mirror there and had to have her redo a section of my brows. When I got home, I noticed that there were many other strays.
In addition to the sloppy job, she made several comments about my skin, which left me feeling pretty bad. I’m not sure if she was just «pushing her product,» but I won’t be going back.

Another great facial from Lilliana! This time I had my eyebrows shaped and coloered, she’s an artist, I love them. I promise you if you go to Lilliana you won’t be disappointed. If your going for a bikini wax she makes you feel so at ease and comfortable and she is a perfectionist when it comes to skincare. I’v been going to her for over 8 years, all her clients are loyal to her, which proves alot. She’s old school and doesn’t have a website, it’s mostly word of mouth. Her prices are so affordable, a complete facial (90 mins) is $ 70.00 (extra for glycolic ect.).

I had my first facial today by Liliana and my skin feels very soft and plumped. I also got one of the moisturizers and toner that she recommended and I am planning on using them every morning and every night. I really like the smell of the products which is natural, reminding me of plants. We have both Romanian origins and we had the opportunity to chat and exchange impressions about living in the US. She is an example to me of a person that knew what she wanted in life and made it. She is super sweet also!

This place is what makes a neighborhood so great! Passionately skilled owner, excellent quality at a value. Personal touch, she focusses on her skills and won’t compromise quality through expansion of services. Very charismatic, too!

Lilliana is wonderful. She treats you like a member of her family. I have been going to her for over 2 years. Her facials are wonderful and she has a gentle hand when it comes to waxing. She always is accomodating regarding my availability and her hours. The shop is nothing fancy, but her work is extraordinary. Highly recommended.

A great lady, and very accommodating to her clients. I have a changing schedule and she is very good about last minute changes when I need to move an appt.
Works very hard– should be a millionnaire if it were based on merit and not going up against the flash and glam of chain places. An actual real person in business for herself– this is what the American dream is supposed to be about. She will treat you like gold and has very reasonable prices. Go to Liliana.

I’ve been going to Liliana’s for years for facials, waxes, and recently, eyelash tinting. I am incredibly picky, growing up with a mother and aunts with flawless skin who also worked in salons and schooled me in skin care practices. For those used to downtown spas with a lot of «ambiance» — you won’t find it here. It’s quite simple. But you will find Liliana, who’s own skin looks amazing for her age — which says a lot — and she also uses natural, European products, and is incredibly thorough with her work. Facials include neck/​shoulder massage (albeit brief) and moisturizing hands in hot pads while she works on your face — I like that she doesn’t use metal instruments for extractions, which leave scars. She also tells you what each mask or lotions does (which she changes, depending on what your skin needs). She’s very committed to skin care, and will tell you what products are good and bad for your skin (even over the counter products). And the price is fantastic — she’s very economical. I highly recommend her for those that value quality of services vs. ambiance.