Reviews & Ratings for gKay Skin Care

02/15/09

Do yourself a favor...

by Melaniessss

...and go see Gail!!!! I decided to go to her after reading a small blurb about her services in Time Out New York magazine. I am so glad I did - after struggling with mild/moderate acne for several years, seeing dermatologists, trying literally everything I could - Gail's facials have completely changed my skin for the better. I get a (very affordable) Acne Facial, which is a salicylic peel followed by extractions and the use of a high-frequency machine to get rid of bacteria and promote healing. She offers other services though (specializes in peels) and also has her own line of effective products which are wonderful, even for people with sensitive skin like myself. Going to do this once a month has brought my skin to a place that a year ago, I could not have imagined, and every time I go, it gets even better. This is the one place I have been to get a facial where you can go home with your face actually looking NICE, not like someone just took a scalpel to it!

Everything about GKAY is great - the services, the products, the results you will see (because you will see them) and also, Gail herself...she is such a sweetheart and so kind to people who have skin issues that might be a bit of a sore subject for them to talk about! She believes in eating healthy, drinking plenty of water and taking care of yourself over super harsh treatments. She is truly concerned with the happiness of her clients and will take the time to get to know you, your skin and your personal issues.

CHECK HER OUT!!!!

01/04/08

New York's Best Kept Secret for Great Skin

by rolfie

I decided to try Gkay after a recommendation from a friend and I am so very glad I did. I have struggled with acne since my teenage years and after seeing Gail for two months I now feel comfortable not wearing makeup (that is absolutely huge for me)! She does a great job of giving you and your skin individual attention. She gave me great advice on little changes to make in my daily routine that would make a huge difference in my overall skin health. Plus she has her own line of skincare products which are absolutely amazing. Her services are also highly affordable.

• Pros: Great individualized attention
• Cons: Nothing at all

12/07/07

Amazing Daily Facial Products

by kddoxey

I'm a divorce mom of a 3 year old son. I work from home. It's been easy for me to sit in the confines of my home and sulk and not take care of myself for no one but my son sees me. I didn't know how to feel good about myself anymore. Then I tried some products recommended by Gail, the GKay esthetician. The products were simple to use and forced me into a daily routine. I now wash my face each night with the cleanser provided, tone with the amazing aloe toner and then use the incredible night treatment that after only a few days helped diminish the fine lines that were around my eyes. In the morning, I use the enzyme scrub to exfoliate my skin. I instantly noticed the difference in my skin making me feel younger and optimistic again. After a week, I was feeling so much better about my appearance that I was encouraged to begin running again as I used to and to eat healthier. I'm so happy with the results of the skincare products I got from GKay and how they have greatly improved the appearance of my skin and gave me the push I needed to improve other areas of my life.

• Pros: Amazing products shipped directly to my door.

08/16/07

Caring skin care professional

by candc07

I have oily skin and lately developed cystic acne.

Looking through the site, i decided to try Gkay. Gail is warm and caring, and I felt comfortable as soon as i arrived. She gives one on one care, and you get undivided attention. After reviewing my lifestyle choices, she gave me advice on how to adjust it, in order to have better skin. I've been going for a month so far, and i got 2 acne peels. My skin was breaking out pretty bad, and now i can see it getting better and better. By the way, i'm a dark skinned, so I can say that Gail knows skin, whatever the type. I recommend highly this place.

• Pros: affordable, excellent customer service
• Cons: none so far

05/22/07

Best Solution to Acne and Aging

by evanssd1

I recently ordered the mini extractions kit and the high frequency machine and they were both worth every penny. I had tried everything to clear up my skin and NOTHING was working. It was dry, irritated, and broken out. As soon as I received my order from Gkay I followed the directions and gave myself a facial. My face looked and felt better that night. The next day I was well on my way to clear, balanced skin. I'm 36 and was desparately trying to address aging and acne. I have finally found the answer.

• Pros: Great products, great knowledge, great results
• Cons: none

05/17/07

Great products, WONDERFUL SERVICE, LOVE GKAY!

by amybedor

Gail is WONDERFUL. I met with her for a chemical peel I wanted to get before my wedding. She carefully listened to my concerns and convinced me that I did not need it and suggested other options. She gave me a facial and a mild peel on my face and back. Her facial was FANTASTIC. She is sincere and will not perform a procedure she does not believe in just for the money.

I purchased a scrub from her that i ABSOLUTELY LOVE! I used it during my wedding week in the Bahamas and my face was glowing the entire time. Everyone is still commenting on how beautiful my face looked on my wedding day. I will definitely visit with Gail again and will not purchase my scrubs anywhere else.

I can not wait until my next visit!!

• Pros: Personal Service, Great Product
• Cons: NONE

03/12/07

Curious................

by curlycue

Is Gail really on a "leave of absence" or does she just want to get rid of me as her client? I am so curious.....I loved her sevices. She is a great facialist!

• Pros: personal attention
• Cons: hard to get an appt

08/19/06

Loved it!

by jaker9999

I have not been to many spas or facialist because I have always been hesitant with people touching my skin... I went to Gail based on recommendation from a friend who sees her frequently and have to say that I was extremely satisfied.... Cleanliness is important to me and she emphasised that everything was sterilized at gKay before and after each client... but the best part was the day after my facial.... My skin looked amazing... and all the advice and recommendation she gave me regarding acne... helped a lot... I already called and made anther appointment... I know that having acne-free skin does not occur over night but am glad that I found gKay because Gail is very knowledgable and I loved the results afterwards....

• Pros: price, cleanliness, expertise

07/24/06

she is NOT the one you want

by cindyfernandez1

I am true believer in facials. I know how good facials could and should be. my facialist in LA was AMAZING. i went to her for 10 years. i went to see her and my skin was perfect. period. so i've been searching for that person in new york. gail is nice and she does try, and her facials are fine. but she's not great and she does not take extractions seriously-- one time she spent 5 minutes on extractions saying that i had stuff under my skin but it wasn't "ready yet". um, that's the entire point of facials-- you get that nasty stuff out before it comes out when it's ready. and when i asked her questions about the products and why she used certain things she didn't seem to understand what they did or how they worked. if you're looking for someone great who you will love, keep looking.

05/28/06

if you want great skin you must go

by di_world26

I've been to Gail three times now after hearing about her on here- she's great! I always get the peel and facial, and she's so attentive to spending quality time on your skin and never rushing anything. She also is quite honest in telling you what the results will be, and although it might not be what you want to hear, how many spa's have made promises they never deliver? And do test her products. I use the facial cleanser and the aloe vera toner daily, and though she won't push them on you, you should try them! My skin is better after each visit- results aren't visible over night but I can see with time that it's getting better. Thank you Gail!

• Pros: environment, quality product, Gail
• Cons: none