Maksim Spa
Small rooms make a big skin difference at this tiny Village spa.
(347) 329-1102
80 5TH Ave Ste 1208
(at Between 13th Street and 14th Street)
New York,
NY
10011
40.7359
-73.9939
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Greenwich Village
Special Offers:
Buy 6 Brazilian Bikini?s get one free!!,
Buy 6 Facials get one free!!.
Reviews & Ratings for Maksim Spa
35 reviews
What users are saying:
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Amazing
by Zev
April 27, 2009
I never had acne as a child but in my thirties I started suffering from adult acne. After going to several dermatologists with no real results, I was referred to Lena and all I can say is wow! The facials are intense and Lena does an exceptional job. The bottom line is; I've been going there for a couple of years now, am acne free and receive compliments like "you're face is glowing". I would totally recommend this place, it's worth every dime.
- Pros: Non pretentious environment with exceptional service
- Cons: Limited availability
Best Facial in NYC
by ran360
March 31, 2009
One of my best friends used to rave about her facials at Maksim spa. After trying many of the other spas in New York and not feeling 100% satisfied- Great Jones, Bliss, and Mario Bedescus...I decided to take my friends recommendation and try Lena at Maksim Spa. (Lena is one of the 2 sisters who owns the spa.)
Let's just say I went for a facial about 5 years ago- and have gone regularly ever since!
She is extremely thorough, knowledgeable, and leaves my skin looking extremely hydrated and perfectly clear.
I have an appointment tonight and I can't wait to walk out glowing!! :)
- Pros: I always leave glowing!
- Cons: None
AMAZING AND EFFECTIVE FACIAL! BYE BYE ROSACEA!
by MOONLOU
March 18, 2009
I HAD THE BEST EXPERIENCE AT MAKSIM SPA. I WENT THERE FOR THE FIRST TIME LAST YEAR WITH A BAD CASE OF ROSACEA.
I DECIDED TO TRY THE HOLISTIC APPROACH FIRST, BEFORE GOING ON MY DERMATOLOGIST'S RECOMMENDED ANTIBIOTICS AND CREAMS.
AND IT WORKED!
THIS APPROACH NEEDS MORE PATIENCE THAN ANTIBIOTICS, BUT THE RESULT IS AMAZING. MY SKIN STARTED TO CLEAR UP AFTER 4 MONTHLY FACIALS. TODAY I GET COMPLIMENTS ON MY SKIN ALL THE TIME.
LENA IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND PATIENT. SHE ADVISED ME ON BEAUTY PRODUCTS THAT WOULD IMPROVED MY SKIN, BUT NEVER PUSHED ME TO BUY HER PRODUCT.
SHE IS FLEXIBLE AND ALWAYS WORKED WITHIN MY BUDGET - WHICH IS NOT GRAND.
I CAN NOT RECOMMEND LENA MORE HIGHLY - I WISH I COULD GIVE HER 10 STARS.
- Pros: PROFESSIONAL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE
The Real Result
by becknows
February 14, 2009
I randomly decided to take a peak at the Maksim profile here on CitySearch the other day and was shocked to see the last 2 reviews written. Being that I have been a satisfied, dedicated client for YEARS (Thats right Juicy and Sara...NOT EMPLOYEE... CUSTOMER) I was stunned to see the last 2 reviews written. For anyone out there thinking or needing a facial, waxing or whatever I can tell you there is just NO PLACE like Maksim. The quality of service and result just simply cannot be matched. What sometimes seems to happen with people that have skin problems is that they fail to realize that results take extended periods (sometimes more than 6 months) of time (especially when treating things like acne). If someone is not consistent with facials and skincare regimens, they cannot expect the full result they had been hoping for... I say this because I used to have a skin problem and with the help of Maksim my face is as smooth and shiny as a baby's bottom! This is only because I have continued to and still do continue to get facials every 4-6 weeks (in addition to my regimen of products recommended). I know for a fact I am not alone in thinking this as many friends and family members (who have also written reviews here) have been going to Maksim for years (AGAIN NOT EMPLOYEES...CUSTOMERS). If you don't believe me, just ask Allure magazine that recently did a spotlight on this top notch Spa.
Overrated, and I really don't know why
by juicyjuicy
January 25, 2009
It is so weird because I had the same exact experience as the last reviewer. Honestly, I think that some of the positive reviews written here about Maksim are probably written by the workers, because I cannot believe that their facials actually benefit anyone with acne or rosacea problems. The facials that they complete strips your skin,and so do all the regimens they recommend that you do (which for me was all this Karin Herzog junk). One of the owners worked with my skin every time I went (for months!), and I had nooo improvement. Everytime it was like, lets try this or that and I spent tons of money on learning how to strip my skin and abuse it. At first she was like, i promise you in two three months your skin will totally change. She made me feel like if I really wanted to improve my skin I would have to buy all these products, otherwise I wasn't serious about improving my skin. THe only good advice I had gotten was from Nordia, who was so great and kind. A great spa to try is Glow Skin, which I went to after Maksim. Although I like the front desk ppl at Maksim better, the people that work with you and the atmosphere is much better at Glow. I worked with a woman whose name began with a K, I don't remember now, but she is amazing.
- Pros: Carry Eminence products
- Cons: ineffective treatments for acne
In regards to Facials...
by sara10036
November 25, 2008
Okay, I have been deliberating over writing a review for some time, but have decided I needed to speak out. This is hard for me as the ladies at Maksim came across as very genuine, knowledgeable, & experienced. And I truly believe they think they're helping :-(. I was so convinced, that I had seen them regularly for facials over a period of 6 months & was told it would get worse before it got better, explaining why I continued to go regardless of my worsening complexion & the painful facials. My complexion got worse than when I started getting the facials!!! Bottom line is my face is severely scarred now :-(. What got me to stop abusing my face? Well, I missed an appointment, saw my face improve as a result, and never looked back.
At Maksim, I was given the impression that I was lucky to be there...stating that if I wasn't disciplined about getting regular facials, she would drop me as a client as my face needed consistent attention in order to clear it up & that she would "take care of" the scarring once we got rid of the acne :-/. I was also advised to stop consuming dairy products & avoid sugars (which I did). Today, I eat & drink dairy again, have sugar on occasion, & my skin is continuing to improve daily WITHOUT the facials. I'm sure Maksim would like to think that my face is clear now because of all their "work", but sadly it is false.
What hurts the most, besides the scaring & literally thousands of $$$ I spent, is that I truly felt it was my fault I had acne :-/. Please, if you are suffering from acne, be kind to your complexion and see a doctor, not some one who likes to play doctor. Probing, squeezing, picking, will only result in scarring, and skin lightening creams aren't going to fix the dents and non-smooth surface of my skin :-/. I apologize if this review is harsh, but it's true and I just don't want to see any one go through what I did. Sadly, city search's shining reviews were the reason I went there in the first place :-/.
- Pros: Caring Staff
- Cons: Caused severe breakouts and resulted in scarring
Best Micro-Dermabrasion-thanks to Angela!
by okasan
October 11, 2008
Maksim Spa was very warm and welcoming. I had my micro-dermabrasion treatment done by Angela-who i highly recommend. She has made my skin look amazing! She is sweet and gentle and gives you GREAT advice on taking care of your skin. I left with a smooth and glowing complexion and am definantly coming back to try the body treatments Maksim Spa has to offer.
- Pros: comfortable atmosphere, detail-oriented, great facials!
No Brazilian Torture Tactics Here!
by mchangam
October 09, 2008
I am absolutely sold! I have only had amazing experiences with
Maksim and look forward to my visits. I thought I'd NEVER submit to the
epitome of waxing torture and I after my experience with Maksim, I realize,
I never will!! BTW the lavender is amazing! They are wonderful, hands down!
Put me in the appointment book for life!
- Pros: Highly personable experience, private, natural and relaxing.
Angela is amazing for waxing!
by lalabbott
July 29, 2008
After a bad experience with a leg/brazilian wax at another salon in early July, I checked out Maksim last week on the recommendation of a friend. I LOVED it! It's small, immaculate, so friendly, and they use the Australian wax for brazilians that hurts soooo much less than regular wax. This wax so much more gentle and doesn't rip the top layer of skin off the way the other kind does with cloth strips. How did I not know about this amazing wax before? I got my legs waxed too (they use regular wax for legs, which is fine) and Angela was totally thorough, sweet and charming throughout the entire process. She really made me feel comfortable. I would absolutely recommend her and Maksim to all my friends.
- Pros: Immaculate, gentle, very friendly
- Cons: Much more expensive than I was used to, weird/random office location
Not worth the $$
by amoonstar2003
June 26, 2008
I got the "famous" extraction facial which just consisted of washing my face and extractions for the price of $115. The day after I had more zits than I came in with..so obvisously did not do a good job with the extractions. A waste of money and just ended up more miserable. If I wanted anything more besides the extractions I had to pay additional money, 40 for an enzyme peel and 25 for the mask, ridiculous!! Ok I'll pay for the peel, but aren't masks included in the initial price.
I tipped her and I have no idea why, not going back.
