Esty Skin Studio

I’ve had waxing (Brazilian) with owner, Jessica, a couple times now, and she does a very good job — very thorough hair removal and minimal pain. She’s very professional, but also pleasant and nice. Easy to make appointments through website. Only reason it doesn’t get 5 stars is that the waxing prices are on the high end, as compared to places I’ve been in LA, Houston, and NYC.

This was my first time visiting Esty Skin Studio, and it was a fantastic experience! I am not a facial regular and really wanted to get in to a routine.
I scheduled a 45-​minute customized facial with Jessica. Once I arrived, she was ready and waiting for me, had me fill out a short form to mention my skin care goals, and then let me prepare for the session. My routine is fairly simple, and I mentioned that I wanted to keep it that way (this seemed to be right in line with Esty’s goals for their clients’ skin care, so score!).
The session itself was so relaxing, and Jessica was really great at telling me what she was mixing up to exfoliate and re-​hydrate my skin. I love the natural, clean ingredients used, and Jessica really knows her stuff. After she was done, my skin looked amazing – clean and bright! I am definitely going back for a 30-​minute facial in a month or so.

The staff at Esty is so helpful. They are on time and use clean ingredients. It’s so nice to step into their amazing space and immediately feel more calm without having to worry about what’s being put on your skin. It’s the perfect way to treat yourself and glow more at the same time! Thanks Ella for taking care of me for years!

Wonderful! Just wonderful! Beautiful and calming atmosphere and terrific facial treatments! 5 stars!

They’ve always been great to me and their back treatment is the best price for the best results I’ve found anywhere.
Ella is awesome! Attentive, gentle and results oriented.
I like the unassuming charm of the place. High-​end service in a down to earth setting.

Really love this place. The lady’s are so nice and professional. The only services I received from them are waxes but they did an amazing job! I just moved here from San Marcos so I was a bit nervous about trying someone new. I don’t regret it at all! Just make sure you know what you want when you go in to get your eyebrows done. There isn’t really a set way that Ella does them, unlike my other lady, so it can be a bit of trial and error. Like next time I realize I will get them thinner, but I’m still very happy with how they came out. She also did my underarms wonderfully! And as far as Jessica, I would Definitely recommend her for your Brazilian! It was painful since I hadn’t had one in a while but she made me very comfortable! We talked the whole time with of course breaks for me to wince! Lol but over all the setting is incredibly relaxing and they always offer water which is very kind! I would definitely recommend!

It’s official: I’m in love. I looked at Unilocal for hours to find the best place to get a facial, and I am thrilled I chose Esty! Ella did my facial today, and she was beyond fantastic. She was personable, kind, and knowledgable– it felt like having a good friend work with me. The whole experience was just perfect: the studio is beautiful and cute, the products smelled and felt fantastic, and Ella has the magic touch. I was a little nervous that they would try to sell me a million products that my skin «needed» after the facial, but Ella just suggested two things that I had mentioned wanting to try– I went with one and can’t wait to use it. She also was kind and honest about my skin; I think I have horrible skin, but she told me everything that was good about it and made me feel a lot more comfortable with my face (without it seeming at all false). A second thing that bugs me about spas on occasion is when they insist that you «must» get a massage, etc., with a certain frequency. Ella only mentioned a suggested frequency when I asked before leaving, but she made it clear it was personal preference that mattered in that regard.
Pricing is spot on as well. Highly recommend!

The bomb. So friendly and professional, I always feel taken care of here. Natural skin-​care lines. Money well-​spent.

After spending countless hours looking through reviews to find a place to get a facial done, I finally encountered Etsy Skin Studio.
I made my appointment online, I chose the customized facial (next time I’ll be getting the quick facial.) My appointment was at 3:00p.m but I got there half an hour early and parking was easy. Luckily I didn’t wait more than three minutes before I was called in.
My appointment was with Alicia. She asked me a few questions about my daily skin régime in order to fully understand my skin’s needs. Afterwords she studied my skin and explained possible reasons why I was breaking out in certain areas. She then proceeded with the facial, explaining every step. She explained why she was applying certain materials and how it will help.
At the end, the facial massage nearly put me to sleep! I felt so relax. Once the facial was over, Alicia explained what to do at home to maintain a long lasting effect of the facial. I also asked for a moisturizer for my face and purchased a product. My skin feels so fresh and I feel like it can finally breathe!
I am coming back for sure in a month for another facial.

I just booked another appointment here and figured it was time to write a review. I come here to get facials with Ella. She is AMAZING. I luff her. Ella is very personable and sweet and does the most awesome job with my face.
I have very sensitive skin and Ella is so gentle — it’s like she has magic hands. She remembers me every time I come in and remembers what products, ingredients, etc. that I can or cannot have on my face. Her extractions are thorough and don’t hurt, in my opinion. I’ve had my eyebrows waxed once and I left with eyebrows on fleek, not looking red at all. As a matter of fact, I once went straight to dinner after a facial and my friend couldn’t believe that I had just had one because my face didn’t look red at all.
I was referred here by a friend originally for wedding-​prep facials. I got facials done regularly for about 6 months before my wedding and couldn’t have been happier with the end result. I even referred my coworker to Esty and she goes regularly now as well, and has been happy with all of the estheticians she has seen. I will continue to refer everyone I know!
Now I come about once per quarter (or try to) and always leave feeling refreshed. They never go overboard trying to sell me products, which I appreciate. The environment is very relaxing and the studio is super cute. If you’re looking for a great facial, especially if you have sensitive skin — check out Ella!

I’ve waited a bit too long to review this place. I’ve been twice for a facial and absolutely love the cute neighborhood vibe of the place. It isn’t trying to hard like some day spas I’ve been to and they don’t try to push products that you aren’t willing to buy or use just to make a profit. The staff are always friendly and professional. I love that it’s made out of a renovated older home, very Austin-​y. They have since changed their product like but I learned about Hylunia products because of Esty, and they have done wonders for my skin! I will return for a facial hopefully sometime soon!

This is the best place to get a facial. I have tried other businesses but this one has amazing products and the staff is amazing. I have chosen 3 different people (including the owner) for facials and each person has done an impeccable job, you can’t go wrong by coming here. I’m about to move to San Antonio but I will literally drive an hour to come here. The staff is very positive, knowledgable, and helps you relax completely. You never feel ashamed of your skin or scrutinized when you come here. They are definitely the best in town. I have told many of my friends about this place and everyone loves it.

UPDATE — After being in contact with Jessica, the owner, the situation was further clarified to me in a really professional, friendly way. I think it was just a one-​off, random experience that does not reflect the day-​to-​day operations of Esty. I’m very pleased with how my concerns were addressed and definitely plan to go back.
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Needed my first leg wax of the season. After much interwebs research and Unilocal’ing and I decided to try Esty Skin Studio as their prices are super reasonable and they’re located in my neighborhood. I booked my appointment online for the next morning at 9am when they opened — no problemo.
At 7:45am I got a text from the studio asking if I could move my appointment later as my esthetician wasn’t feeling well. I think it’s neat when businesses are progressive and into the texting stuff, but I think a call would of been a lot more professional, especially since I was first-​time client and it was so close to my appointment time. Fortunately I actually saw the text and let them know I could not reschedule.
Mandy, my esthetician, was very nice but clearly not feeling well and a little discombobulated. I figured someone else would be covering for her and was surprised that they would allow someone to work on me while under the weather but I just rolled with it.
After some confusion over whether I was a new client and knew what to do or not, we got started. Overall as pleasant and relaxing as a leg wax can be. I’m not a big talker during treatments and Mandy was good about letting me dictate the vibe. She was efficient at her work and got me out of there in an hour flat. I actually dozed off a few times.
I was told I’d get an e-​mail with my receipt but never got anything with what I was charged after tip.
I’ll go back because the actual wax was great and the prices are good but it was a really odd first experience.

I thought Alicia did a great job. My skin felt wonderful afterward and I was very relaxed. She was informative and told me what she was doing every step of the way. I would go back again for sure!

I’m pretty appalled at the scheduling here. I’ve never been to Esty because when I tried to call for a same day appointment the message asked you to text their number for an appointment. When I did that at 1:38 someone responded at 1:52 offering a 4:00 slot. At 2:39 I asked if the 4:00 slot was still available. I got no response. I called 3 or 4 times and never got a person just the voicemail. I went to their website and saw that I could book online; later slots were available and the 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45 slots said to «call to book». Of course that wasn’t going to work as no one answers the phone there. I figured if they were booking later slots and online was asking to call that maybe I could walk in. Nope! I came to the facility and it was locked up tight at 4:11. Nothing to indicate why the hours were changed today. No text reply to my «Is 4p still available?» before closing up.
Not answering the phone. Not responding to the text they ask for you to send instead. Closing unexpectedly when they know a client his hoping to come in at that time. Appalling.

Had a facial here this morning with Alicia. When I walked in right on time she was talking to the person who got a facial before me, she was a younger UT student, and Alicia was putting the sell on HARD, she got this lovely young lady to purchase lots of products, good for Alicia, but make no mistake it was a hard sell, and that always makes me a little uncomfortable. I waited again and then ten mins after my appointment time I was taken back. Alicia brought me into the treatment room and we stood right next to the door in the dark and talked about my skin, it was weird I couldn’t show her things because it was dark. Also the conversation was short, like really short like «oh you wash your face good.» Her energy was off like she was nervous? or upset? I don’t know– here are the four reasons I would never go back.
1. She took a long time between steps where there was nothing on my face.
2. She sprayed her spray bottle (to cleanse her hands?) right over my face so I got droplets of antiseptic spray accidentally on my face.
3. I kept having to ask what she was doing, I totally get some people don’t want to talk but if I’m asking after every step get the hint and tell me what is going on.
4. My skin didn’t look that great after, it wasn’t customized to what I wanted but was a basic cleanse, exfoliate, extract, moisturize. My goals were not accomplished.
Also as a last bit, I was clearly upset by the end of it, she hands me warm tap water and asks how much tip she can put on my card. I said– I’m never coming back here– no tip for you. she said, fine. then. that’s all I need from you. Really relaxing thanks.

I had my first facial here today with Ella and it was AMAZING! She made me feel comfortable and relaxed. My skin feels/​looks great and I really feel like she took her time with me. In the past, I have had experiences with estheticians cutting my service short because I don’t really have any skin issues (thank goodness for that) but I feel like Ella used every minute of the service, taking her time applying the products and massaging. She gave me great advice about products and answered my questions about all my skin concerns. I really liked that she didn’t push anything on me, especially when I told her a good portion of my at-​home regimen are grocery store products and how infrequently I have been getting facials.
The whole place was pretty cute and cozy. The location is great since there’s actually easy parking around there. Can’t wait to come back!

I usually get my facials up north but I wanted to find a place south, since I plan on being south more … This place has excellent Unilocal reviews, so I thought I would try it out,. First it’s in a historic building which was apparently the first duplex in Austin Texas. It’s in an adorable area right next to Franklin’s barbecue. The aesthetician was very friendly and seemed very knowledgeable… She didn’t excellent job and even offered to send me a special diet that helps skin. All in all a great experience

I wish I could say it held up to the standards of the review but I can’t believe how horrible my experience was. Please don’t ever get waxed there. I went in for a routine maintenance since I was in town for awhile and left with horrible in growns, and there were red corners from the strips of paper. It was awful. I also wasn’t offered anything to soothe the area, which even though this wasn’t my first time, it was my friends, I feel something should’ve been mentioned. She likely won’t go back for any treatment ever after this either.
I’m sure the massages and spa services are good, but PLEASE DON’T GET WAXED!

Jessica is the best. Every time my skin decides not to cooperate with me, I go to Esty and have Jessica work her magic. I leave there feeling like a new person. My skin is sensitive and I’m afraid of lotions but after having gone to Jessica over the last couple years, I don’t fear lotion anymore.
Highly recommend.