Maksim Spa

05/07/2008 Posted by sameone

Hey Y'all, Ladies, you have to go to Maksim Spa for all your treatments . They are the best at everything, they put you at ease for your first time waxing experience ever; and it was not as bad as i thought. After that i had the Eminence facial using only Eminence products and i can only sum it up in one word: AMAZING. The products smelled soo wonderful i wanted to eat it off my face, its a little intense, but at the end of the facial my skin felt and looked soo much better than when i walked in. I was refreshed and ready to take on the real world with my head held high. Yet, I was afraid of the dust that would greet me as i leave the building. They suggested products of which i purchased because i loved the facial soo much ( just to let you know there was no pressure into making a purchase). The Eminence facial is great for all skin types and for those with sensitive skin, she told me, as well as detoxifing the skin; and yes my face needed some of that. Overall the service was great and yes it is all true what i heard and read about Maksim Spa. I'll tell you they have some wonderful people working there. :)

Pros: they are professional and know their stuff

Cons: the treatment was not long enough- I did not want to leave

02/20/2008 Posted by clevitz

This is the best facial in the city! I always feel so pampered and relaxed when I leave, and my skin is getting better and better. I now get compliments from people about how good my skin looks. I was feeling a little tired today so, I had a special stimulating facial today. It was tingly and different. I really felt revived! They are experts at Maksim. You must go!

Pros: European trained expert estheticians. Very comfortable atmosphere. Convenient location.

Cons: Too much perfection sometimes.

02/15/2008 Posted by emunyo

I've tried about 4-5 different facials in the city, and this is the only place I've been raving & recommending to all my friends. Very detail oriented, buck honest, and I have to say, I LOVE their recommended products. It's been hard to find a place for my type of skin, which breaks out often. But there has been a great improvement overall.

02/13/2008 Posted by ochluvche

I just went to Maksim spa yesterday, and had the best facial ever! Not to mention my first Brazilian...I'll get to that later... Facial: At first I was apprehensive of going to Maksim yesterday, because I wanted to have a facial with Lena, the owner- however, after speaking with the extremely friendly and personable receptionist, Nordia, and looking at my own scheduling availability, I decided to give Angela a try. Girls, you MUST have Angela do your facial. This will sound like an oxymoron, but here goes: Angela does EXTREMELY THOROUGH yet GENTLE facial extractions! Virtually painless!!! And she consults with you on your skin care regimen, what you should be eating (or in my case drinking more water)...She informed me that the reason why I was breaking out so often was due to the fact that my skin was so dry, that the dead skin cells were blocking essential oils from moisturizing my skin. Apparently since the oil was trapped and had no where to go, it resulted in pimples, etc. This was news to me, because I always assumed that only very oily skin broke out. Angela gave me an extraction facial, a fruit enzyme peel to "digest" all of those icky dead skin cells that built up on my face (I never noticed that until they were gone! ), a hydrating oil ampule with soothing lavender and tea trea oil for better absorption of the hydrating facial mask I had. I left Maksim with a brighter, clearer, glowing complexion and impossibly soft, and finally HYDRATED (NOT OILY!!) skin! I can still feel my skin tingling! First Brazilian: Lena was gracious enough to give me a last minute Brazilian wax..my first one! Ok, waxing never feels pleasant, but Lena did a great job. I was very nervous but she made funny jokes, and lightened the atmosphere so I could relax. Great products! I have already reccommended Maksim to my girl friends, and scheduled two follow up treatments for the next two months! I am sure that results like this can only improve over time!

Pros: Great facials/waxing, glass of wine to relax you before treatments, excellent music, attentive staff

Cons: Not necessarily a con, however it is a small "intimate" facility.

11/06/2007 Posted by nuffluvfidem

I ‘m a young African American woman, and taking care of my skin has been extremely hard. I had (key word HAD) dry, acne, overall problematic skin; (the dermatologist could not help) but Not anymore because I have experienced it all. From microdermabration that offers deep exfoliation and evens out my skin tones, to enzyme facials for those really dry days, and maksimum extraction facial, for when my skin have been really bad. My skin has improved dramatically! Ladies and gentlemen, Angela, Lena, and Olya they are the miracle workers, Literally! According to the ladies, I had to cut a few foods from my diet, which was sooo hard, but I did, and my skin has been remarkable ever since. So if you want great skin care and a few dietary suggestions, Maksim Spa is the place to be. Your skin and your body would love it. I know I did! I have been going to Maksim Spa for three years. What ever your occupation or occasion is, I implore you to go, you wont be disappointed. I Promise!

Pros: Two thumbs up to Maksim Spa for their customer service, and for having a glass of wine handy at every treatment, for those who wouldn't mind a sip every now and then.

Cons: Maksim Spa exhibits too much perfection.

08/17/2007 Posted by shayds

I was very nervous going in, first bikini wax while pregnant! the receptionist was very friendly, the spa is nice- and olya rocks!!!! she put me at ease immediately, was speedy, and very GENTLE ( the purple wax she used is great). If the pain was this minimal at 9 mo along, i will for sure be back again to see her after! i definitely recommend maksim- to everyone :)

08/10/2007 Posted by carmenkenig

When people compliment how great I look, I say, “Skin by Lena” I’ve been getting treatments from Lena since 1997 when she was working for Bliss. I was thrilled when she opened her business. Finally, a professional spa catering to my individual needs, offering a human touch and positive energy. I first came to see Lena after trying Accutane and spending hundreds on medicated and over-the-counter acne medicines. After a few painless extractions along with microdermabrasions treatments, I finally saw results. Not only did my acne clear up, the dark spots banished and she also saved my obsessive plucked eyebrows to grow into beautifully shaped eyebrows to frame my face. A treatment at Maksim spa is therapy for the face, body and heart. It's not just my monthly facial but a lifetime solution to my skin problems

Pros: Personalized service with a human touch

Cons: May become addictive

06/13/2007 Posted by kareen718

For a first time experience this was painless and relaxing. I am an African American female and I always assumed Brazilians were too painful for women with my hair texture. I was wrong! With a glass of wine from the receptionist Nordia, Angela made my 1st Brazilian wax a WOW! experience. My boyfriend loved it. It was a cozy spa and was empty when I was there. I hope service and courtesy is as great when crowded. I recommend this place to all women especially African American women who are ashamed to get a wax because of their hair texture and length down there. WAX WITH EASE LADIES! Thanks again Maksim.

Pros: The wax used was virtually painless

Cons: none at this time...keep it up.

05/28/2007 Posted by trueblue35

For a 28 year old Indian woman, I have awful skin: adult acne, scarring, uneven skin tone. My friend with similar issues was raving about Lena and how she fixed her skin, so I decided to give it try. Omigod! The difference in just one visit was AMAZING!!! Lena's extractions didn't hurt at all and I came out looking like I haven't had skin problems for the past 10 years. And now I'm addicted! I go once a month to prevent my skin from reverting to it's old, evil ways. It's made a HUGE difference in my confidence. I even go out in public without makeup on! And people who don't know I've been getting facials have commented on how my skin just glows now. For anyone's skin that still resembles a teenager going thru puberty, Lena is a godsend!!!!!

Pros: great facials, great music, great vibe

05/23/2007 Posted by ngiacco

I have been a customer of Maksim spa for years, but have recently become a monthly visitor. I am consistently pleased with their services and everyone who works there has a lovely personality. Maksim's facilitiy is intimate, soothing and impeccablly clean.