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| - Pure and Simple at Yonge-Eglinton is an excellent spa! It is very down-to-earth and not frilly (I've been to those ones; many are overrated). I personally like that it is a more modest looking spa but has great aestheticians. It is very clean, relaxing and the rooms (3) are very quiet (on a long hallway with a door, protected from street noise). I am very happy this is my regular place to go.
I have been here for facials too many times to count now, and it is the only place I will go to. I always make sure I have a regular appt. booked with Mila because she is very busy and it can be challenging to get in. She is amazing! I have also had Georgetta and she is great as well! (On appt. booking, if it's on short notice, staff are very helpful in trying to get you in). As for pricing on the treatments: depending on what type of facial (for example) you have done, it is either quite reasonable or commensurate to other spas. They also have monthly promos.
I have been for all types of facials: Extreme Deep Pore, Super Hydrating, Urban Renewal, Salt Microdermabrasion. I always have enough time booked, so sometimes we just discuss and decide depending on what's going on with my skin and the season. My favourite is the Extreme Clean Deep Pore Facial which allows more time for extractions and includes arm, hand, LEG, foot (and scalp) massage. You are getting a mini body massage with your facial and it is a dream!
I have sensitive skin. Extractions can sometimes be painful (even when you have the best aesthetician taking care of you) but I really have no complaints about their technique - it is done as painlessly as possible. For any facial I have had, I leave glowing, so content and relaxed!
They will recommend products but it is not a hard sell, in my opinion. If you don't want to commit to any product(s) they will put a sample of the real product in a small container to take home and try. I have purchased products here, anywhere from their Pure + Simple line to Martina Gebhardt, and most recently Holistic Vanity. This last is quite pricey but you don't need a lot of the tonic or lotion so it lasts a LONG time. All price points here for products. Some people may think it is pricey (and some items are), but in actual fact I have spent more on popular brand specialty products in Shopper's Drug Mart. I hate being all over the place with products.
Some tips if you need them: make sure you know how long the appt. is because they will book accordingly and it could be up to an 1 1/2 hours. If you're doing a full facial in preparation for an event, you want to have it done at least a day or 2 before the event. Although, they do have an 'on the go' facial (no extractions) which is just 30 minutes. Also, don't go with freshly washed/done up hair as you're going to get a scalp massage with some oils. Don't wear your best clothes for afterwards because when you have, neck, decollete, arm (maybe leg) massage, you will have oils on your skin which may get on your clothes. They also have a special facial/treatments for men. I see men here regularly, and not to stereotype, but not "metrosexual" type guys, regular "I don't look like I go for facials/spa treatments but I take care of myself" guys.
Enjoy!
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