The Skin Studio

I’ve been searching for someone who knew how to remove my facial hair for a year and I’ve found her!!!
I’m African American, and reside in SF. I had three consultation at different places who claim to treat/​service AA skin in SF.LIES. One place told me that I would have to put lightning cream on and continue to use it for god knows how long.
On top of that the, all three places, wanted to break my face up into quadrants and charge me a different price for each area.
Mrs.Ida is a life saver. The procedure is really quick. I saw a drastic reduction in hair after my fist treatment. I just had my second and I’m extremely satisfied. I can’t wait for her to hit my under arms!
After I’m done with my session I’ll be purchasing the fade products so my pigment can even out.

Found this place by looking at reviews online. So far have only had two laser hair removals and I have not had to use cream on my neck to remove unwanted hair in weeks. After years of dealing with unwanted hair on my neck and chin I now wish I would’ve found this place sooner lol. I will continue to go to get all my treatments. I wasn’t sure if it would work or not but it did and I’m very happy. No longer am I having to use cream on my neck once a week so my co workers won’t notice.

A coworker recommended Ida for laser hair removal. I am now up to my 5^th sessions (bikini area) and I am extremely pleased. I have very coarse hair and ingrown problems and now I barely have any hair growth. The scarring is less and the skin is so smooth. Ida is so calming and gentle. She works quickly but adjusts to your pain threshold and will move slower or ice the area more as she learns how you respond. After visiting Ida regularly for the laser, I decided to have her work on my skin (acneic, clogged pores). I started using her products (all natural, holistic) and I have seen results already (smoother skin appearance, less breakouts). I got my first facial with extractions from her a couple weeks ago and I was very impressed. My skin looked flawless and glowing afterward and it felt great. Ida is very experienced and professional (she is also an RN). I would highly recommend her for laser hair removal or skin care/​healing. I live in SoCal now but still travel to the Bay area regularly just to see her :)

I have been coming in to the Skin Studio for 10+ years. Ida is beyond warm and kinda hearted.
I’ve done everything from laser, to facials, and eyebrow waxing. Ida is the only person I trust with my eyebrows and facials because she knows exactly what she is doing! I’ve had a very successful laser treatment with her as well.
Not only do I love her services, but her skincare products are just as great. I use her acne cream and the spf skin protection daily. My acne scars have drastically improved and so has my skin’s overall appearance.
I will forever be a loyal client of Ida’s!

I’m a longtime client of Ida. It was a wonderful stroke of good luck to come across her studio during a weekend stroll down Piedmont Ave. As a long time sufferer of acne, I had tried everything, with nothing bringing about any long term relief. She started me on a regimen of regular facials and products that she herself developed. Ida has a unique background as an aesthetician and also an RN. Her prior expertise as a nurse shows, as Ida is truly a healer. Her treatments have brought about amazing results. She is a wonderful, kind and talented professional who is passionate about her work and helping her clients look (and more importantly) feel their best. PLEASE visit her shop if you need acne relief. You won’t regret it.

‘m so excited about the treatment and results that I received after one visit to the Skin Studio. I had the laser treatment for my skin, where I shave and it is smoother than ever. The skin studio was clean, I didn’t have to wait and Ida was extremely professional. I met Ida and she provided me a consult about what the treatment would be like. I was reluctant at first and I’m only sorry that I waited so long for the treatment. I highly recommend the Skin Studio for everyone even men

Ida is amazing. Almost finished with my first round of treatments for my entire body and there are no words to express how happy, excited, hopeful, and enthusiastic I am about this whole process. Ida’s understanding and calming presence is comforting. I have recommended her to my entire family! Looking forward to my next rounds.

I have been going to Ida for over 10 years now. There are not enough positive words I can say about her products and services– but my testimony will say it all. I started getting really bad acne in my mid 20’s and there was nothing that would seem to help my complexion from Murad to Dermologica to Chanel I tried it all. Until I was referred to Ida. I started by booking a facial and a peel. after about a month I noticed the difference, now I dont even HAVE to have a facial I just use the products religously– I now can not tell you the last time I have had any blemish skin discoloration or pimples. I LOVE IDA AND ALL THAT SHE DOES! she saved my skin!

Ida is great — I am *incredibly* sensitive and she has worked patiently with me to make the treatments as comfortable as possible, including allowing me to come in for shorter blocks of time instead of trying to complete the session all at once. And I’ve been very happy with the results (she is treating my full legs) — I just completed my 5^th round and I have extremely little regrowth and what is there is sparse and fine. It’s truly one of the best investments I have made on my personal care.

Ida does amazing transformation to your skin I came here last year for laser hair removal and If I tell you my skin is flawless the dark marks from ingrown hair has even faded, I’m so happy. A couple more treatments or needed for excess hair but after that I’m good. Try her out you won’t be disappointed and she is affordable.

This is my 2^nd time using Ida for Laser Hair Removal, the first time, I ended up not finishing the service.
when I returned, I was met with the same kind service and smile and we started treating my very hairy and scarred chin and neck. After about 3 treatments, the difference was very noticeable. I am SO happy with the results! I have completed the treatments with no issues, no re-​growth and I plan to continue to use Ida’s services for her products and facials.
If you have any skin issues that you REALLY want to solve, see Ida ASAP!

For years I suffered from pseudofolliculitis barbae or more commonly known as razor bumps. The scarring seemed to be getting worse every year. I’ve used ointments/​creams, chemical depilatories and prescription medications, but those either worked temporarily or not at all. Being a dark-​skinned, African American male, I’ve always been told in the past that there were very few options for me other than to grow my beard out. Not an option!
A few months ago, I decided to give Ida a call and I’ve never been happier. She recommended laser hair reduction treatment. I started to see an improvement a few weeks after the first session. Amazing!!!
Ida is fantastic and I highly recommend her services!

My mom and I came here last year for her birthday and we both had facials. The facials are better here than Burke Williams (seems like they were more knowledgeable). The environment was shabby chic and they carry great products!

Spoke to the owner Ida, and she was not willing to give a quote for a hair removal treatment on the phone. Did not want to give a ball park, sounded rude and unhelpful, and basically lost a client because she did not even bother to ask any questions about my needs.

I have always been skeptical about the value of facials. Thought I could accomplish what they claimed to deliver by using good products at home on my own. I could not have been more wrong! My experience with Ida has totally changed my perspective about the importance of getting your skin cared by someone who knows what they are doing. In 2 weeks I literally saw hyperpigmentation reduced by at least 50%. My pores look like they did … well actually. my pores have NEVER been so small. My skin tone is as smooth as it has ever been. I can literally go out with bare skin when I want to! This is a first!
I have recommended Ida to my daughter, my 2 sisters and a girlfriend. This is the first Unilocal recommendation I have EVER given and I am thrilled to give my first to Ida and the Skin Studio. I also want to say how much my skin has benefited from Ida’s skin care line. After seeing what her products do I have taken the Skinceutical, Colette e Moi, Estee Lauder, Clinique and all the other stuff that I have in my collection of ‘creams and potions’ that did NOTHING for my skin and am now using them on my feet! I am converted — only Ida’s products go on my face. I wasted a lot of money on a lot of stuff with fancy claims and price tags that literally did nothing for my skin. I am so grateful to have found The Skin Studio and Ida!

I went to Ida for laser hair removal and she then worked with me to get my skin looking flawless for my wedding. I had a glow that no makeup could have achieved. She was so patient and over the 8 months, she studied my skin and found solutions to dark spots, acne, deep pores and uneven skin tones.
I’m going to continue going to her because she goes above and beyond to do what she can to get you to your natural beautiful skin.

No results after spending tons of money on «laser hair removal» I just quit and felt ripped off. If you want permanence go get electrolysis.

Painless laser hair removal!

I went here for a facial with Melody. I recommend Melody. She was really nice, answered my questions, gave me much needed information, and was just overall very informative and honest!
I’ll be returning for another facial with her. I also liked that she didn’t press for me to purchase any products — that’s always a turnoff for me.

I brought a friend. There is nothing more bonding than having your legs spread wide open in front of your friend while a stranger zealously goes to town on your most sensitive areas…
I won’t lie and say it didn’t hurt, but they rub you down with cooling lotion afterward. Ever since then, I have had a fascination with S&M…
I was smooth for a whole 8 weeks afterwards. LADIES!!! 8 weeks of no shaving and pure silky goodness! purrrrr…