CHERNIKA BEAUTY SPACE

The business runs two studios: one on Burnett Avenue South in Renton and one on the Bothell Everett Highway in Mill Creek. Hours are Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 21:00 and Saturday from 8:00 to 21:00, which leaves room for evening and weekend visits.

Treatments are device-based. Laser hair removal uses a diode laser that the salon says suits light, medium and dark skin tones, and it can be done on legs, underarms, face, bikini and other areas. Sessions include integrated cooling.

For skin and body concerns, the studio offers RF lifting for the face, neck and décolleté, aimed at fine lines and sagging skin and described as needle-free. VelaShape combines infrared light, radiofrequency and vacuum on the thighs, abdomen and buttocks, aimed at cellulite and body contouring. Ultrasound cavitation uses low-frequency ultrasound on the abdomen, thighs and flanks; the salon says many clients notice inch loss after a few sessions.

Booking is done online. You submit a request with your name, phone number, preferred date and, for laser hair removal, the body zones you want treated. The salon then contacts you to confirm. Nothing is charged when you submit the request; payment is made after the procedure, and it is non-refundable once the procedure is complete.

Hygiene is handled between clients. After each procedure the equipment and treatment bed are cleaned with antiseptic and fitted with a fresh cover, and single-use items are thrown away after each use.

According to the salon, its practitioners hold master esthetician licenses in the U.S. and in Europe. It also says it works with certified professional equipment and high-grade supplies.

The studio is described as warm and low-key, with a relaxing feel.