Bora Lea Skin Therapy

Bora is awesome. My eyebrows are waxed and tuned to perfection. Her prices are fair and I’ve been to a few other waxing salons in the Westside, and she definitely wins my returning client privileges.
I will also go to her for a facial — haven’t scheduled it yet. But her work is great, she’s a wonderful person to work with. Highly recommend and have passed on her information to my friends!

Bora Lea is fantastic. I’ve gone to her for three months now and there is a noticeable, incredible improvement in my skin. I started going to reduce some scars I’ve had since high school, and I have not been disappointed. She’s really precise and she’ll give you great advice (read: wear sunscreen please) on taking care of your skin between treatments. Her line of products is also amazing, and never pushed on you. Way better to use her products than to keep dumping money into generic cosmetics. She’s a gem. Definitely get a consultation.

Bora is fantastic! She is my new go-​to person for facials after a great experience today. I felt like my skin was glowing afterward and she gave me some really useful advice about caring for my skin. The facial itself was so relaxing – I loved it!

Yesterday Bora gave me a consultation on my hormonal acne emergency. Its only been 24 hours since I started her regimine and the improvements I’ve seen so far are amazing. Better than any other treatments I’ve tried. She is a lifesaver!

I have had my fair share of waxing experiences in my days, and I can say without a doubt that Bora is the best! She’s super professional, thorough, and gentle, which allows every waxing experience with her to be painless and relaxing ending in extreme delight with my results. At the same time, she is also very friendly and intelligent offering very constructive advice during our many conversations about life, which help distract me from the pain. These insightful conversations make the whole experience very therapeutic. I ALWAYS look forward to my appointments with Bora not only for the hairless results, but also for the social aspect and the relationship with her. And the rare times that I am not in the mood to talk, she can pick up on it right away and allows for it to be a quiet experience where I don’t feel obligated to partake in any conversation. But like I said, these times are generally pretty rare since I usually look forward to my conversations with her. She’s also very understanding and accommodating. My work schedule is pretty unreliable and unfortunately tends to change at the last minute from time to time. If it ever conflicts with my appointment with Bora, she totally understands and we find a different time slot that she has available that day or that week to reschedule. Lastly, I wanted to mention my issue with ingrown hairs. This has been an annoying problem of mine forever. They occurred when I shaved, waxed, thread, and plucked. You name the hair removal act, I got them. However, after discussing this issue with her, Bora offered me one of her products that improved it dramatically. I now use this product for everything from razor burns and rashes to acne or big blemishes. So don’t forget to inquire about her products while you are there for an appointment. They will truly add to your results. So look no further, go ahead and book your appointment with Bora for not only the best spa service that you need but for maybe even a new friend! :-)

I am VERY picky about my eyebrows and so it was a while since I had gotten them done. Needless to say they were over tweezed and out of control. After trying a local place in Westchester based on Unilocal reviews and being talked to death in the chair by the owner, I needed a place that was going to do my brows, not gossip to me about other clients and yet be friendly and professional. Bora Lea is it! She does great work, is friendly, and I don’t feel like she is going to talk about me to the next customer who comes in behind me. I think I may even trust her if I can get up the courage to wax other parts of my body other than my face… Yikes.

I had to update! Since turning 31 my skin turned left, then right, then went down the freeway and into a ditch, I needed Bora and I knew this! I booked my facials in advance in a package, and got all her products and have been using them religiously. I’ve noticed so much improvement in my skin, it feels soft now, less breakouts, and I feel happy again. I highly recommend all her products, I cant wait to see her again next week! Aaaaaaaaaand I’m hooked :)

I went to the salon because it was open late and I saw good reviews on Unilocal.However when I got there I wasn’t even greeted and then led into a tiny room that was not relaxing in anyway. The dermatologist seem to be in a rush because she rushed through my Brazilian extremely fast that it hurt. She was not gentle in anyway. She ended up doing a fine job however I have had much better Brazilians at other salons for a cheaper price. I did not feel welcome at this place, I actually felt like she wanted me to leave as soon as possible. The place that I normally go to, sassy ladies beauty bar over in Westchester, can give better Brazilians at a cheaper price. I’m sorry to say that I will not be going back to Boras.

You’ll find Bora, the esthetician in the back of The Refinery salon. The space is comfy and clean. She offers a wide variety of services for a fair price. Personable and efficient, definitely check her out before considering others in the area. Parking is a plenty in back. Make appointments online via the website or give her a ring. She seems quite accommodating!

Bora’s space is small but I feel it’s b/​c she doesn’t want distractions around her while she focuses on your face! =) I really appreciate the honest assessment of my skin and the time she takes w the facials. She is NEVER pushy about products and making appointments is totally easy now w the online form. It’s a bit west for me but WORTH THE TRIP!

OMG best waxer I have ever been too! I got an appointment last minute in a pinch before a weekend getaway and I am now a devoted customer! She is Very good at what she does!

I was on the phone with Ms. Bora at 4:36 p.m. yesterday when I asked if I could possibly nab an appointment for the same day. She paused for a second (probably checking her appointment book) and asked if I could make it at 5:15. I hopped in the shower and made a dash up Lincoln Blvd (same street I live on) over to Tivoli.
She’s nice, straightforward, no fuss… First time ever with hard wax (been waxing for over 10 years now) and she was great. She’s easy to talk to and will answer your questions (even I still had questions after all these years… everyone does and approaches things in their own way).
Pre-​scheduled for another three weeks for «maintenance» (which gets you 15% off). She’ll text me the day before and I have up to that time to cancel/​reschedule. I’m definitely going back so I can do a follow up review and rate Ms. Bora at a full 5 stars.
This hard wax method definitely seemed less painful than the soft wax+strips method.

She’s fabulous! I wish I would have found her sooner! She squeezed me in at the last minute for a brazilian, lip, and eye brow wax and an airbrush spray tan. She’s very thorough and very professional and made me comfortable throughout all the treatments. I’m super thrilled with the Brazilian, I’ve had them done all over and her’s stands out, it was one the least painful I’ve ever had! Also, the wax she uses didn’t make my skin irritated, I looked great right after! She did a fabulous job and I will definitely be back!

I think I have pretty good skin (genetics; can’t take credit) but like to treat myself to a facial every few months. Who doesn’t love a good pampering experience?
Bora designed a facial experience was first class! She started by looking at my skin and assessing what I needed and didn’t read (read: painful extractions.)
Frankly, the session was so relaxing that I struggle to recall what exactly happened. I remember a great hand/​arm massage and those fabulous warm mitten things. And, then I remember waking up and asking if I had fallen asleep.
This I know for sure: my skin looked fantastic and no red blotches. Highly recommended.
Other misc notes: Really cute, super-​clean space with top of the line equipment.

My God, Bora is a skincare goddess. I have gotten several facials from her and finally decided it was time to write a review as glowing as my skin.
What is so special about her treatments, imho, is that they are customized for your skin and current condition. I’ve gone in with flawless yet dry skin and come out dewey and moisturized, and I’ve gone in complaining of painful red breakouts and within 2 days post-​treatment had a beautiful complexion once more. Bora is very educated and really know her stuff. She also sells a few products lines, but isn’t pushy about it– another plus.
The Refinery, where she currently has space, has parking in the back — super convenient! I can’t get enough of Bora. Oh, and her waxing is as pain-​free as you’re gonna get, and she waxes in a way that leaves no in-​growns. Book an appointment, you will not be sorry.

I wish I would have known there was a wax as painless as the one Bora has here!!! I got a brazilian here and it was great! It barely hurt (compared to my previous Brazilian/​bikini waxes at Pari Salon). Bora made me feel really comfortable and used the soft wax (w/​out strips). It is located in a salon (The Refinery) and you can park in the back for free! She doesnt double dip and It is very clean environment… again unlike Pari’s. I rarely give so many stars, but if i can get a brazilian wax and walk out like nothing happened then this place deserves one!
I WILL be back :) Thank Bora!

I have been going to Bora now for 5 years and she is great. Every product she suggests is exactly what i need for my ageing skin. Her Facials are wonderfull and i only wish I could have one every week.

This review is way overdue! Bora is amazing! She carries a line of facial products that works wonders on my dry and flaking skin… I get complements all the time how young my skin looks. I’ve spent yrs looking for the right products… Bora knows her stuff when it comes to identifying your skins issues and then is able to provide a product the works best for you! Her facials are top notch… my boyfriend even gets them now! The waxes are greaet too… super detailed and professional. You cant go wrong!

Bora saved my skin about two years ago, I thought I was doomed to having acne forever! I saw her shop on my way home one day and stopped, she was there and we chatted for a bit about my skin and I was convinced. So I started going in for facials and she put me on an acne program and I have not looked back since! My skin is forever changed and Bora herself is amazing. She is so wonderful and really takes the time to get to know you. And her waxing skills are so great even she is amazed by them!

Since I started going to see Bora, over 4 years ago, my skin cleared up dramatically. She is an amazing esthetician that takes the time to understand each person’s skin and needs.