Blitz Facial Bar

I just had a fantastic "Extractor" facial from Salina. I've been suffering from seasonal allergies and some recent travel that's just left my skin feeling blocked/clogged so I booked myself an appointment with Salina to help me out. Not only did she deal with all my problem areas but she gave me great consultation AND spent time to explain and extract some Milia bumps I had on my forehead...something my doctor told me a derm was going to have to burn off...She's a life saver and a great reminder to always check with your estitician first :)
Now, just to wait another 24 hours before I can face the world again :D

I visited the Queen East Blitz Beauty Bar for the extractor facial since it was close by.

The aesthetician was rough with my skin, dragging it in multiple directions. The extractions were not thorough, and painful to say the least. I ended up getting more breakouts after the session, which was extremely disappointing. She used the spatula heavily around my nose area and my skin ended up peeling drastically within the next 24 hours. I am not sure if this is normal... I asked for advice on skin care tips to help with the breakouts in the meantime, she mentioned to rebook another session as she could tell it's been quite some time since I had a facial. I don't think I will be coming back again.

I am in close proximity to Blitz so I decided to make an appointment. It's my first appt in a really long time. I don't usually get facials and thought I'd put it into my routine now. I got "the works".
My aesthetician was pleasant. The overall experience I'd say was just okay. When I got home there were make up bits under my eyebrows ... which I guess is due to being careful around the eyes? Around my nose there was still a lot of gunk left. She was trying to extract parts of my face that I knew wouldn't work- and I told her to stop because it was so painful. But then she stopped altogether and didn't extract the obvious parts where there were tonnes of gunk in my pores.
The head massage was ok- good pressure but not very massage like- more like a series of head scratches.
The last bit- they recommended their own products and I bought one- came home to realize that the pump didn't work - I have to go back now. This is quite annoying for me, though I know- they can't control that.
I'd likely go to another business given the experience I got from a treatment called "the works". Maybe I was supposed to supplement with another treatment to make it more lux? But no one asked me for that option so I wouldn't know.

My first facial experience was awful. I got the works. Nothing was explained to me while the facial was taking place. Steam (I believe) was on my face for a long time but only on the right side of my face. My left side didn't experience it. I have scabs all over my face from the extraction and removal of mila. It has been 3 days and my face is still sore in those areas and the majority of my mila wasn't touched (and I didn't have that many). During the facial they put cream or something on my eyelids. I have never known anyone to put cream on eyelashes. I couldn't see at the end of the facial and my eyes were blurry and watered all night. I am not impressed with spending over $200 for an awful experience with no change in my appearance , just the addition of scabs and puffy eyes.

Absolutely loved the experience. Got my extractor facial done and the esthetician was gentle and listened to all my concerns and targeted the specific spots. Will definitely be coming back to pamper myself again.

I've been here a few times now for various treatments. Overall I really do like it. Their appointment booking online is efficient and I've never had to wait upon arrival. Yes, it's a different concept in that all the chairs are in an open room. But I still found it comfortable and not exposed at all. My eyes were closed the whole time so I don't really care if I'm in a private room or not.

My esthetician was knowledgeable and professional and took some time afterwards to give me some tips. She showed me some products but didn't force a sale on me and in fact also offered samples. I really appreciated this!

Getting a facial here is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. They are full of knowledge, kindness and expertly take care of your skin making you glow. Highly recommend - a very special spot!

I've been to other reputable facial spas (not going to name) and honestly, this tops all!!

Their appointment booking online is efficient and great for us that have multiple meetings, working from home these day!!! Upon arrival (you're asked to arrive only 5 minutes prior), there's sanitizer and your temperature is taken. Yes, it's a different concept in that all the chairs are in an open room, however when I was there nobody else was in the spa. I found it comfortable and not exposed at all, even during the COVID times. My eyes were closed the whole time so I don't really care if I'm in a private room or not as long as health precautions are taken, which they were. You're asked to not speak (not open your mouth MOISTLY basically) during the treatment, and if you have any questions to raise your hand and allow a moment to put on your mask. It is recommended to bring a clean mask for your post facial. My esthetician had a face shield as well for extra precaution. My esthetician was knowledgeable and professional and took some time afterwards to give me some tips. She suggested micro needling for my scarring but didn't force a sale on me, which I really appreciated!!

Was super excited to have a facial for the first time since I had a baby, but I have to say I was disappointed with my experience. The esthetician didn't explain anything, so I had no idea what she was putting on my face or why, and when I asked her questions about skincare, she didn't seem to know anything/want to answer them. I genuinely wanted to know what she would recommend for what she called my "broken capillaries" and sensitive skin, but all I got was a story about how makeup she bought from Sephora made her face break out
Definitely not going back there!

I was invited back for a complimentary 'The Works' facial. Unfortunately it had to wait until after I had my baby. I was paired with a lovely beautician who I loved. Very happy with the service and treatment, and relieved to have found a go-to person at the location now. I will definitely return as long as I can keep booking her moving forward. :)