11/08/09

The best Esthetician In New York!!!

by meggs1234

Amazing Facial, Amazing Service, the esthetician is wonderful. I have always had bad skin, not only bad but very sensitive, I have gone to many places which required me to go for a facial almost every week, these weekly facials did not help at all, it didn't clear my skin. When i went to ZIna she not only gave me a wonderful facial, which cleared my skin. She also gave me a secret cream which she makes herself. She taught me how to take care of my skin at home. Im very happy, my skin has never looked better, Thank you Zina so much for everything you have done.

If anybody is longing for clear skin, i recommend Aphrodite Skin Care

• Pros: Best facial in town
• Cons: NONE

05/28/09

The best facial I have had in new york city. Brilliant.

by gemsquash

i would like to start by saying that the awful review below "by bellagamba22" is fake and untruthful. this is clearly from a competing salon or a very sick and twisted person who is trying to bring another persons quality of work down. I know for a fact that zina is the most professional and best facialist I have ever come across and this would not occur in her salon.

I am a proffessional makeup artist and have tried millions of salons, zina is flawless. I fully trust her and everything she does. I refer all my clients to her before their weddings or if they have skin problems as I know my job as a makeup artist will be easier after zina has literally FIXED their skin. she can do anything. i have seen numerous clients go in with bad skin and come out after a few appointments with perfect skin...

whatever zina recommends i highly recommend she is truly a proffesional and knows exactly what she is talking about.

i had tried bliss spa and about 6 or 7 other top salons in new york. zina knows how to truly take care of the skin ( just look at her skin, it looks about 21 years old! and it glows!!! its remarkable!)

take my advice and go visit zina and aphrodite skin care.. you will be blown away!

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• Pros: zina
• Cons: i have not found one problem with this salon

05/28/09

BEST FACIAL IN NEW YORK, ZINA IS A MIRACLE WORKER! 5 STARS!

by dakdancer

This is the first review I have ever written on city search, but I decided I wanted to take the time to do this as I have never been so impressed by a beauty therapist in my life!

I don't think I could explain how grateful and fortunate I was to have found ZINA at aphrodite skin care.

I came from Australia to new york last year with terrible skin problems, I had tried everything and thought there was no way my skin could be fixed!

Six months later MY skin is amazing and I am so happy!! this is no exxageration, i wish i could post before and after pictures of what zina has done for me.

I am an actress and she has literally saved me skin and helped my career.

Zina is by far the best aesthecian I have come across.. and trust me I must have been to about 20 different salons.

her work is thorough, clean, meticulous and she is a complete perfectionist.. yes the facial is a bit painful but that is because she does a real deep extraction clean! not a stupid "fake" extraction like most untrained beauty therapists.

she has also over time become very special to me and always been there for me to talk to. I moved to new york very young on my own and she has really been so good to me and helped me through everything.. what a wonderful day it was the day i walked into aphrodite skin care!

zina is truly so passionate about what she does, she is up to date with everything skin care and she never pushes products or anything on to you.. in fact she makes this home made miracle cream after every appointment for free which is the most amazing cream!

i have told all my friends about zina and i wanted to pass it on to all new yorkers!!!

thank you zina, i am truly grateful to have met such a special, kind, passionate and truly talented women!

• Pros: service, facials, personal care, reasonable rates
• Cons: none

05/21/09

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!

by mar1nkaa

I WENT HERE FOR THE FIRST TIME ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO AND GOT MY EYEBROWS THREADED AND GOT MY BOX WAXED. IT WAS SO QUICK AND PAIN FREE. AND MY EYEBROWS HAVE NEVER LOOKED THIS GOOD. THE RUSSIAN LADY YAFA TOOK HER TIME LOOKING AT WHAT MY FACE REALLY NEEDED. SHE WAS SO NICE.

• Pros: EYEBROWS & WAX
• Cons: THEY TRY TO HUSTLE EVERYONE

05/20/09

PLEASE DO NOT GO, WORST EXPERIENCE EVER

by bellagamba22

I made an appointment after reading the below reviews on Citysearch. Unfortunately, I firmly believe that the 5 star reviews are written by insiders - I cannot believe that the traumatic experience that I had was unique. Case in point - look at the poor grammar and similar praise used throughout the review.

I have sensitive skin and occasionally experience MINIMAL breakouts related to hormonal changes (I'm 25 years old). Zina performed "deep extractions" on me, saying that it was apparent that I had cystic acne deep below my skin surface. I have never had cystic acne in my life. It was the most painful experience of my life (no exaggeration). My skin was so red and swollen afterwards I started to cry - I looked like I had a disease. I had red marks on my face where she did the extractions for several weeks afterwards, and still have faint scarring. I'm now seeing a dermatologist to correct what Zina did to me.

I called afterwards to speak with the owner, who assured me that she would refund my facial (she never did). She also said that what Zina does is basically "surgical." I doubt very much that Zina is licensed to do quasi-surgery; regardless, the poor results speak for themselves.

Please save yourself the time and trouble and go elsewhere.

• Pros: NONE.
• Cons: Extremely painful extractions, scarred skin, dishonest owner

10/05/08

Best Facial in New York City!

by JenniferCohen6

I found Aphrodite Skin Care through city search. I had extremely sensitive skin and breakouts. I have visited numerous dermatologiests but there were no results. After having facial with Zina, I immidiately felt the difference. She is a true skin expert. She combines regular facial and oxygen treatments with her twenty plus experience in the industry. Not only I got rid of my breakouts and blemishes, but my entire face has changed. Its simply flawless!

thanks Zina!

07/22/08

Eyebrow Threading...the next best thing to perfection

by Anabelle1980

I have been getting my manicure done with Yafa but have recently tried threading my eyebrows with her. It is a little painful at first but the results are SPECTACULAR!! My eyebrows have never looked this good. The plus side is that with eyebrow threading the hair grows finer and takes longer to grow back than just waxing it off. It's reallly amazing..... I'm just upset I haven't found out about it earlier.

• Pros: Yafa the waxing, eyebrow threading, manicure lady
• Cons: none

05/22/08

NO MORE CELLULITE!!!

by stella1210

I have been struggling with embarrassing cellulite on my lower body for years; I have tried mesotherapy and endermologie in the past without results. Although, I was skeptical when my girlfriend recommended I try it again; I did. After, the first time I; I was convinced it might work because my muscles felt sore as if I had just gone to the gym (no bruising). Zina has her own unique technique of using the machine. I purchased a package of 15, I am on my 8th appointment and I barely have cellulite!

I have never gotten a facial at Aphrodite, but after the results I have had with endermologie and reading the reviews I definitely will!

05/22/08

best facials

by AlexIana

I completely agree with the commentary below!!! I have never rated anything on citysearch, but these facial truly deserve a recommendation. I have sensitive and somewhat problematic skin, therefore I get facial frequently. I have tried a lot of different places including; Glow Spa, Mario Badescu, Elizabeth Arden, Bliss, Mandarin Oriental and La Prairie at the Ritz-Carlton Spa. Unfortunately, decorations and atmosphere is the only thing that most of these places are good for. The ?benefits? of all these facials only last a few days at best. Aphrodite spa is not pretentious; its appearance is plain, clean, and comfortable. It prides itself on the amazing results of its clients have. NOTHING has ever helped my acne as much as the Oxygen Facials. Zina wonderful and knowledgeable. She makes some of creams herself, my friends and I swear by her acne cream.

05/13/08

You Have to try Zina's Oxygen Facial, OMG!!!

by Jane88

Oh My God, where do I begin! First of all I want to Thank Zina - you are awesome. I am so happy with the quality of your work and the complete transformation you have made with my skin. Zina you truly have a wonderful gift, your intuitive touch and knowledge of the skin and more importantly what you do with problem skin is absolute golden. I have been searching for a great facialist for some time now; I would say I have had at least 30 to 40 different estheticians over the years and Zina has the complete package.

5 weeks ago when I first came to Zina, whom I found on citysearch and chose to try her based on the number of positive reviews - so glad I did!! The oxygen facial that she uses is absolutely PHENOMINAL!! She has changed my skin in so many ways, I can't tell you how busy I am and I try to always take care of myself, but let's face it living in the city takes it's toll. My skin hasn't looked this good since I was in my late 20's. I'm now 46, a few years ago my body started to rear it's ugly hormonal imbalances and I just couldn't get control of my skin. The oxygen facial has transformed my face - it took about 2-3 weeks before I started seeing lasting results but now that she has done her magic, my skin looks great!

We have all seen those really lucky few women that we pass on the street and their skin really looks well cared for, I now have that Thanks to Zina and her Miracle Oxygen Facial - it's the same one Madonna uses! If you are looking for a new esthetician or considering trying something that works for a change, call Zina and ask for the Oxygen facial treatment, it's a little expensive, but I have found that really good products that work do cost more than the traditional fluff and buff that so many spas do. I obviously am very happy with Zina, and the only way I feel I can pay her back so to speak is to leave a great review for others who are looking to see and perhaps help them find a true haven in her great and skilled hands!

• Pros: Zina, Her Knowledge and use of what works best, Evening Appts, On Time!!!
• Cons: I honestly can't see any area's that need improved! She's terriffic