Natural Beauty with Nics

Natural Beauty with Nics is run by Nicole, a skincare specialist based in Castro Valley. The practice looks at skin care as part of overall wellbeing, taking mental, physical and emotional health into account alongside the skin itself.

Facials are built around each client's skin rather than a fixed routine. Nicole chooses products from her back bar collection for each appointment. The menu includes a personalized facial, a men's personalized facial, and a manual facial lymphatic drainage massage that focuses on the face, neck and chest. Clients can add facial cupping, a suction technique meant to support circulation, or pair a personalized facial with lymphatic drainage in a longer 1 hour 30 minute visit.

Booking is done in advance. A non-refundable deposit of 30% of the service price is required, and a valid credit card is held on file for cancellation and inconvenience fees rather than charged in full up front. The remaining balance can be paid after the visit by debit or credit card, cash, Apple Pay, Zelle or Venmo. Clients are asked to read the terms and conditions before booking, and questions can be sent by text or by Instagram message.

Facials are customized to each client's skin, with a holistic view of skin care that considers overall health.