Glo Skin Spa & Studio

I am really saddened that Farrah is closing her doors the end of this month.
She is so sweet and easy to talk to but most of all she is the reason how my dry skin is even surviving in this brutal winter! My skin feels and looks amazing everytime I leave the spa.
Her prices are very reasonable compared to other spas and the results are just as great. The compliments I always receive about my skin is the reason why I go back.
She also has a facial package just for men called, Manly Glo. I bought one for my boyfriend and his appointment is next week. Although I just got a facial today, I’m already jealous about his appointment lol.
I suggest booking an appointment now or forever you will regret it!
Thanks Farrah, you and your hands are amazing and you will be missed.

I recieved a massage here for Valentine Day last year. The facilities are fantastic, they always have a nice selection of beverages for you to enjoy during your service, and all of the staff are incredibly helpful and welcoming.
I hope to try many more services here!

I really enjoyed my massage at Glo and would definitely return. The atmosphere was very relaxing and my session wasn’t rushed. Amy’s hands are AMAZING and she was extremely attentive, focusing on more tense areas and asking if I had any areas I’d like her to pay more attention to or go easy on. Definitely check this place out!

Great service and amazing products! Feels like home here. I had a wonderfully rejuvinating massage and bought some of the best facial cleansing cream I’ve ever used!

I left a review for the old location but since my esthetician (Farah) opened this whole new place, I thought it time for a whole new review…
She’s still the best in town. and with zero arrogance factor. Great listener, fun attitude, smart as a whip and REALLY cares. Rather than advertising aggressively, it’s local and national magazine exposure that has generated the buzz. But, to me, none of that would mean anything unless the services themselves deliver serious results. Time after time, they do! The product line she carries has been a big help and advances things between office visits.
I like the new space, by the way. In comparison to the other place, it has a cool and convenient Uptown location. The space itself has a fresh and cozy vibe. The nearby parking structure is safe and convenient.
Final verdict? I always walk in feeling welcomed and I always walk out with my skin feeling/​looking absolutely fantastic. In a sea of skin spas in Minneapolis, Glo shines brightly.

Lovely space, both low-​key and elegant. Anna was quite gentle but I was debilitated for a week after. I think the toxins were flowing and I live on coffee and stress. Next time I’ll drink lots of water and rest after massage so my body can heal and enjoy the balance.

Farah is back!!! Walking into the new Glo Skin Spa location in Uptown was like going home after a long time away. The space is beautifully designed and gives you an instant sense of calm and serenity. I received a waxing treatment and quite honestly the best facial of my life — the Farah Special. She looked at my skin, listened to my frustrations and went to work customizing the treatment that my skin needed. It was fantastic. Before I left Farah wrote down a skin care regiment for me to follow at home and three days later my skin looks and feels so much better! I’ll definitely be back.

Delicious massage from Amy. Such a relaxing treat.
As in other reviews, Amy has incorporated touches that add to the goodness.
The space was much less fussy and more relaxing than I thought it would be from the website.

Glo Skin Spa is a very small yet cozy and beautiful place (could be difficult to locate if you’re driving fast)! On top of that, Carisa is absolutely fabuloussssssss! I was really afraid and hesitant because it was my first time getting a Brazilian Wax but she was just wonderful! She made me feel very comfortable when I first got there. She gives very clear and easy to follow instructions. She also talked to me the entire time, which really made me feel at ease. Carisa was great about informing me each step of the way what exactly she was doing. She clearly knew what she was doing! I would definitely recommend her for a first time Brazilian Wax customer! Will definitely continue going there!

I saw Carisa for the first time today for the «Pure Glo» facial as well as brow/​lip/​chin waxing. The appointment took a little over two hours from start to finish. Carisa was friendly and knowledgeable, and the facial itself included a lot of massage elements which was quite relaxing. I previously saw an amazing esthetician in California, so I was particularly impressed with how well Carissa attacked my skin’s problem areas. (She essentially did what my prior esthetician would do — high frequency treatment, enzyme mask, etc. — which was a sign that she knew her stuff!)
At the end of the appointment she recommended a number of different problems from the Oxygen Botanicals line. From the little research I did after the appointment, this appears to be a new line of products, so I’ll have to see how they work out over the next month or so. They were out of stock of 2 of the products she suggested — which indicated that she wasn’t simply trying to sell me a bunch of stuff, but instead was recommending what she thought would work best on my skin. I do wish, however, that they were better stocked and carried additional product lines — specifically Osmosis. In addition, I would love it if they carried the Jane Iredale makeup collection. Carisa indicated that she was a fan of it, and it’s difficult to get in the Twin Cities.
Best part of the day was getting the bill — not only are there prices cheaper than what I would expect for the quality of services I received (and readily available on their website — so no guessing at your total), they have a new client discount of 25% off all of the services. My total bill, not including tip, was $ 85.50. Next appointment it will be $ 114.00. Absolutely awesome.
Last but not least — the shop had convenient free street parking in front — another plus. Can’t wait to go back!

Amy is absolutely amazing. After a really excellent massage that I had in the Napa Valley a couple years ago, I’ve been ruined for massages– no one else could compare. I am happy to say that Amy met, if not exceeded, my expectations of an excellent massage! She spent the time to figure out what type of massage I was looking for and which areas to target. She used just the right pressure and perfect strokes. By the time I left, I was so relaxed that I literally felt as if i had been sedated.
On top of all of this, Amy was really personable and friendly. She’s very thoughtful and offered me tea when I arrived and a truffle and water to perk me up after the massage. The spa is quite small (and adorable!), so she made sure to warn me that another client would arrive towards the end of my massage, but she did not rush me whatsoever. On top of all of this, I received a card from her a couple days later thanking me for coming in!
I purchased this massage on an advertised deal, but it was worth every penny, and I would certainly pay full price for a massage with Amy. I can’t say enough about her. This is my first Unilocal review, although I’ve used the site for a couple years… she was so good I just had to tell (even though I feel like I’m giving away my best secret!).

Fantastic facial from Carisa, and I am eager to try the massages. Very small, but very quiet. After my first visit there, I’m a fan!

Love. Love. Love. Carisa is so fabulous! She helped me get my skin in tip-​top shape for my wedding day and I have been able to treat myself to a few post-​wedding facials as well. I love the get up and glo facial for a quick treat, but when I am feeling like I need to indulge, I do the inner glo facial. Both are fab, and at $ 45 and $ 60 respectively, they are an awesome deal.
It is a small storefront, and it is divided into an adorable seating area up front and the room in back. At my first appointment, I filled out a lengthly questionnaire about my skin, along with Carisa asking me some questions so that she could really get to know my skin before she started her magic. The room is always comfortable and warm, I really appreciate the fact that it isn’t in a big salon as it really makes the experience more cozy.
The facial itself is beyond amazing, I have fallen asleep more than once due to the complete relaxation. Carisa is a whiz, and she manages to talk to you just enough but once she realizes you are in the comfort zone, she just stops. I don’t know how she knows, but she does! I know you’re probably like me and feel like getting facials isn’t really a necessity when it comes to your beauty routine, but let me tell you, after going to see Carisa for a solid 6 months, my skin was glowing! I guess that means Glo Skin Spa really deserves their name.

I took my bestie to Glo Skin Spa this December for her 32^nd birthday, thinking it would be great to grab a coffee, then get massages together. We had the best time!
The day of our massages, the city was hit with a huge snowstorm. This did not deter us, nor our masseuse. Amy greeted us warmly upon our arrival and was extremly friendly. Being that the space only accomodates one massage at a time, she set me up on the comfy couch out front, offered me tea and magazines, set the lighting to be just-​so, then took my friend back for her massage. While my friend had her treatment, I thoroughly enjoyed the snowy view of Nicollet Avenue, and the vintage-​inspired décor and coziness of the spa.
My bestie and I both loved our massages! Amy did a fantastic job of making sure she provided the right kind of pressure and hit the spots that really needed attention. Even better, we each got a delicious truffle at the end. I highly recommend not only the spa for its warmth and South Minneapolis charm, but Amy as well, as she really knows her stuff and is an extremely kind, thoughtful and talented masseuse.

I was turned onto Glo through a Unilocal deal offering their 60 minute massage for the bargain price of 35 $ which is a pretty unheard of price for a 60 minute massage. I have my favorites around town — Josh at Sabai Body Temple, Hope at pHorem — but I was excited to see what else was out there!
I will admit that from the website I had a completely different idea about the place. The website, to me, makes it seem like a place that would be full of barbie Aveda graduates and Edina moms, so I was more than surprised when I walked into the intimate space on Nicolett with only one practitioner finishing up a client in the back, and a comfy couch to greet me.
Amy is peppy and friendly. She provided me an intake form to fill out, and then actually read it with me and asked me questions about it! This practice is pretty uncommon in massage, and is so incredibly valuable to provide the best service. Based on what I had written she offered a suggestion of a documentary! It is always amazing to me when people network and make connections like that. This is a great skill and will serve her well.
The space is just an old store front that is halved by some bookshelves and a curtain, providing the treatment area. It is modest but they have done a really charming job with what they had to work with.
Amy, as I learned, has only been doing massage for about a year. She was friendly, and communicative about her pressure and styles, but her inexperience was palatable. I find that the longer one works with massage, the more one learns, and so I feel confident saying that Amy seems to be on the correct path to becoming a good massage therapist, and experience will definitely deepen her practice.
I was feeling sort of chatty during the massage, and Amy would ask questions here and there, which was nice. However, we ended up chatting almost the entire massage so I never really got into the «zone.» I’m not sure whose «fault» that really is, as I can be difficult to shut up, but I kind of wish that somewhere in there it had been quieter.
The best surprise was at the end, when Amy offered a sugar scrub foot treatment and foot massage. This is a service that she occasionally tacks on at the end of a massage and it was a wonderful treat. I had actually been looking for a foot treatment, so it worked out perfectly, and was at no extra charge! This may well become her signature, and I encourage her to continue offering little touches like this. Hope at pHorem is, in my opinion, the absolute master of tailoring services beyond the simple guidelines to make sure that each individual gets what they truly need. This is an invaluable skill for any body care practitioner, so I was pleased that Amy has already begun to develop this trait! Too often massages seem like a precise routine for every client, regardless of their needs.
While I was waiting to be rung up, I noticed that the skin care line they sell is a proprietary line made specifically for the spa! Although I love Hope at pHorem for both massage and facials, I might have to come by and try one here!
All in all, Amy was a fun person who was easy to talk to, I could tell she was still fresh out of school and now on her path to finding her own massage style, and I wish her all the best in that journey. I liked her, but there are other practitioners I’ve enjoyed working with more, and so I think if I return to Glo it will be for a facial.

This little spa in city is just what I needed. Spa only (no faint sounds of hair dryers or people checking in), focused on your needs, and has care for your service, all wrapped up in a stylish, boutique style space. It’s a one room only space, but still very private and comfortable, über clean and oozes good energy.
Amy was so welcoming, and started out with asking me what my needs were. As for the massage, it was great. She focused on areas that needed work, as requested, and her strength was spot on. She checked in from time to time without being intrusive to the peace of the massage, to see how the pressure was, etc. I was surprised the areas I didn’t think needed work, were magically restored and refreshed. To top it off, I was offered a sugar foot scrub at the end. Bliss.
I will definitely be back. Thanks Amy!

Nothing about taking your pants off in front of a stranger and having hair ripped out with wax screams «enjoyable»…at least not for most people. Any kind of routine maintenance with waxing, especially in more «sensitive areas», sucks. It’s painful, slightly embarrassing, and on top of all that, you’re usually shelling out between 45 and 65 dollars for a temporary fix (often complete with missed hairs and redness).
If I didn’t have to swear off waxing to complete my laser hair removal sessions, Farah would be my go-​to lady. I’ve had a lot of brazilians in my life and she is easily one of the best. Waxing isn’t painless… but Farah is quick and makes the process much less uncomfortable than it normally is. I’m not sure if it’s the type of wax or what… but she’s doing something right!
She’s also extremely easy to talk to. You don’t feel awkward (even during the «flip») and she keeps the conversation light-​hearted.
Would love to try this place for a massage or facial.

I feel kind of weird writing a review of my services here, like I’m letting the world too far into my personal… ermmm… space (if you know what I mean), but Unilocal reviews are what got me to go here in the first place so I feel pretty obligated to throw in my 2 cents.
Farah gave me the first Brazillian wax I have ever received, and it hurt like hell. Despite the incredible pain she was inflicting on me for what seemed like an eternity, I found her to be very personable. She talked me through the process, asked about my family, and was a delight to talk to when she wasn’t ripping the hair out of my body. She really is one of those people that you are instantly BFFs with. I love people like that.
I think that a lot of the «better» places to get waxing done are around $ 60 — $ 80, so the $ 45 price tag at Glo Skin Spa made me take a step back and wonder if I was going to get something really low quality, but I can genuinely say that I was very satisfied! In addition to the low price and excellent service, the spa is tiny and only allows for 1 client at a time. That means I got 100% attention the entire time I was there.
And, for the record, the first wax visit is by far the most painful. It gets better from there.

This place is small but very comfortable and inviting, and the times are super flexible. It’s also easy to get to and in a great location.
Cara, the massage therapist is wonderful, truly. She’s very friendly, listens to what you need, makes great suggestions, and has fantastic technique! She also totally follows up and checks on how you’re doing a few days later, super nice. Did I mention she has amazingly knowledgeable hands?! I’m so impressed by this little shop, and I can’t wait to go again!

Guess what. Farah is STILL the shit.
Pardon my language, but she just is. Less profane words wouldn’t do her justice.
I feel like Farah and I are BFFs and I’ve only spent about an hour total with the girl. She’s got this natural way about her that is simply lovely. It’s hard to describe unless you meet her, but it makes her an easy lady to trust when she’s focused on very intimate regions of the body.