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Pure Essentials

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The studio is at 1235B Taraval Street and works by appointment only. Hours are Tuesday to Friday from 11 AM to 7 PM and Saturday from 11 AM to 5 PM, with the studio closed on Sundays and Mondays. The site notes that additional times may be available, and clients can call (415) 516-7799 to ask.

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The studio is at 1235B Taraval Street and works by appointment only. Hours are Tuesday to Friday from 11 AM to 7 PM and Saturday from 11 AM to 5 PM, with the studio closed on Sundays and Mondays. The site notes that additional times may be available, and clients can call (415) 516-7799 to ask.

Facials are the salon's main focus. Prices run from $18 for a collagen eye treatment or healing collagen mask up to $150 for microdermabrasion, which the salon says is its most requested facial. Each visit opens with a consultation to find out what the client's skin needs and which products fit it. Standard facials combine a cleansing massage, exfoliation, removal of impurities, a rebalancing mask, and a closing massage. The Purifying Facial is mixed to suit particular skin concerns, and the Acne Therapy Facial is designed for skin prone to breakouts. According to the salon, its LED light therapy is FDA approved.

Peels are offered in four strengths, from a $45 Lactic Peel suited to sensitive skin and Retin-A users, to a $125 Purity Peel aimed at breakout-prone skin and hyperpigmentation. The Brightening Peel is aimed at hyperpigmentation and discoloration, and the Pomegranate Peel at sun damage and discoloration. Corrective peels are typically done once a week for six weeks.

Corrective skin care takes off skin growths on the face and body, and the work is done in one visit. Conditions treated include moles, age spots, hyperpigmentation, cherry angiomas, sebaceous hyperplasia, dermatosis papulosa nigra, skin tags, and keloids that develop after an injury or piercing. Booking requires an appointment, or clients can send a quote request through the contact or booking page.

Classic lash extensions place one extension on each natural lash, and volume extensions place two to six fine extensions on each lash. Both use medical grade adhesive. The site describes lash extensions as semi-permanent, lasting up to six weeks, and water resistant. A classic full set takes about 90 minutes and is $175 for new clients or $195 otherwise, and a volume full set takes about 2.5 hours at $250. Touch-ups are also offered.

Makeup services include a $85 makeup application, a $85 bridal trial, a $120 bridal attendant service and a $200 bridal makeup. Waxing covers the lip, cheek, chin, eyebrows, underarms, back, stomach, chest, arms, legs and bikini area, from $14 for the lip to $85 for a full leg. Waxing uses disposable materials only and the site says it does not double dip. Results typically last two to five weeks, and hair should be about a quarter inch long for the best result. Clients should avoid sun bathing or tanning beds for 24 hours after waxing.

Gift certificates are available in any dollar amount or for chosen services and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Unused products may be returned with a receipt within 14 days for an exchange or future credit, and the site states no refunds. Clients should give cancellations as early as possible and tell the technician about any medical conditions, pregnancy, injuries, allergies, or disabilities before a service. Late arrivals will have their treatment end at the scheduled time.

Facial treatments are chosen around efficacy, with a consultation first to match products to each client. The site notes that regular treatments support skin condition.

The site describes the treatment room as relaxing.

Specials & promotions

  • $175 full set classic lash extensions for new clients

    $175 (regularly $195)

    for new clients only

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Facial treatments from a collagen eye treatment to a microdermabrasion facial, each starting with a consultation and with LED light therapy available as an add-on.

  • Collagen Eye Treatment $18
  • Healing Collagen Mask $18
  • Gua Sha $20
  • Purifying Facial $95
  • Antioxidant Vitamin C Facial $100
  • Acne Therapy Facial $105
  • European Facial $105
  • Brightening Facial $115
  • Microdermabrasion Facial $150

In-session removal of skin growths from the face and body, by appointment or quote request.

  • Corrective Skin Care Treatment (skin growth removal) Price at booking
  • Corrective Skin Care Treatment Price at booking

Classic and volume lash extensions in full sets and touch-ups, applied with medical grade adhesive.

  • Touch-up $60+
  • Full set $175–$195
  • Classic Lash Extensions Touch-up $60
  • Volume Lash Extensions Touch-up $95
  • Classic Lash Extensions Full Set $175
  • Volume Lash Extensions Full Set $250

Makeup application and bridal services, including a bridal trial, attendant service and bridal makeup.

  • Bridal Trial $85
  • Makeup Application $85
  • Bridal Attendant $120
  • Bridal Makeup $200

Waxing for the face, underarms, arms, legs, torso and bikini area, using disposable materials.

  • Lip $14
  • Lip Wax $14
  • Cheek $17
  • Cheek Wax $17
  • Chin $18
  • Chin Wax $18
  • Eyebrow $25
  • Eyebrow Wax $25
  • Under arm $25+
  • Underarm Wax $25
  • Back (upper / lower) $30
  • Back Wax (upper / lower) $30
  • Stomach $35
  • Stomach Wax $35
  • Chest $40
  • Chest Wax $40
  • Half arm $40
  • Half Arm Wax $40
  • Bikini $45
  • Bikini Wax $45
  • Half leg $50
  • Half Leg Wax $50
  • Full arm $60
  • Full Arm Wax $60
  • Full leg $85
  • Full Leg Wax $85

Lactic, brightening, pomegranate and purity peels, with corrective peels offered as a series.

  • Brightening Peel $45
  • Lactic Peel $45
  • Pomegranate Peel $65
  • Purity Peel $125
  • LED (light emitting diodes) $45

Photos

  • Close-up of volume lash extensions applied on a client
  • Side view of volume lash extensions on a client
  • Volume lash extensions on a client's right eye
  • Both eyes with full lash extensions and defined brows
  • Eyes with dense lash extensions viewed straight on
  • Before and after skin close-up showing spots reduced
  • Forehead before moles removed and three months after

Meet the team

Their website doesn't list the team, so we don't either.

Highlights
  • A consultation before every facial to choose suitable products
  • Purifying Facial custom blended to target specific skin conditions
  • Microdermabrasion facial, described by the site as its most popular service
  • LED light therapy add-on, which the site states is FDA approved
  • Lash extensions applied with pharmaceutical grade adhesive made in the USA
  • Waxing with disposable materials only and no double dipping
Good for
  • First facial
  • Sensitive skin
  • Retin-A users
  • Breakout-prone skin
  • Lash extension clients
  • Bridal makeup and bridal parties
  • Waxing clients
  • Appointment-only visits
Treats
  • Acne
  • Breakout-prone skin
  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Discoloration
  • Sun damage
  • Skin growths
  • Moles and age spots
  • Unwanted hair
Techniques
  • Microdermabrasion
  • LED light therapy
  • Gua sha
  • Extractions
  • Chemical peels
  • Vitamin C facial
  • Collagen mask
  • Classic lash extensions
  • Volume lash extensions
  • Waxing

Products & treatments

  • Pharmaceutical grade lash adhesives made in the USA

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