About Face and Body

(510) 428-2600

3190 College Ave (Alcatraz Avenue)
Berkeley, CA 94705 37.8514 -122.2526

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Neighborhood: Elmwood

ABOUTFACEANDBODY.NET

Years in business

Established in 1981

Hours:

Sun-Tue 10:30am-5:30pm

Wed-Sat 10:30am-8pm

Last updated 9.05.09

Category:

Manicures & Pedicures, Massage Therapists, Hair Removal, Skin Care, Tanning, Beauty Salons

Payment Methods:

Visa, MasterCard

Manicure & Pedicure Services:

Manicures

Massage Services:

Massage

What People Are Saying About About Face and Body

Featured Review

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Contributor

In Short – Receptionists stand ready to schedule appointments at this corner space in Berkeley's Rockridge neighborhood. Featuring an abundance of product-lined glass shelves yet minimal red cushioned seats, it's apparent sales and speed--not splendor--are king. Booths with tissue-lined pine benches provide just enough privacy for waxing every body part imaginable. Basic facials and massage treatments satisfy anyone's need for last-minute pampering. MD Formulations, a glycolic skin-care line, is a Bay Area favorite.

Editor's Tips

Manicures:
OPI lacquers are available for basic or French polishes, which come standard with a hand massage and paraffin treatment.
Skin Care:
Types of facials include essential oil, MD Formulations, back and shoulder, extra extraction, and especially for men. HealthTan Technologies sunless tan is sprayed on to avoid streaks.
Parking:
Lot parking is accessible from College Avenue, but limited spaces may force clientele to seek spots on the street.
Know Before You Go:
Walk-in waxing appointments receive a price discount of $3-$14, depending on the service. Wait times generally are minimal.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/04/07

About Face and Body

by perelgirl at Citysearch

I have been a client at About Face and Body for over fifteen years and am consistently impressed with the qualitity of services. I appreciate the technical and interpersonal skills of both the practioners and receptionists, who are often busy with several customers. There are very few salons which offer such a wide range of services and excellent products. In addition, I am drawn to the warm, spacious ambience of soft colors, and serene background music. I will continue to recommend About Face and Body for high professional standards.

1 Star Rating: Poor

09/16/07

Worst experience ever

by harleyhhh at Citysearch

he only reason that this place gets one star is for the facial I received. I was in About Face and Body for both a facial and a massage. The facial was good. The massage was totally unrelaxing, the male masseuse was unpersonable, rude to his co-workers and not accomodating. I found myself trying to make excuses for his rudeness when I really should have just walked out and demanded my money back. I could have possibly excused his behavior if his massage skills were even above average, however they were not. It was a horrendous experience and I hope that no one ever encounters this person as their masseuse. I was left feeling emotionally violated and uncatered to after the massage. To make things worse I found out from the front desk that he has been a problem in the past.

  • Pros: The facial
  • Cons: The Massage
3 Star Rating: Average

05/07/07

ehh. there's other places that are better.

by octobercapa at Citysearch

I bought one of the bikini waxing packages, and I thought I was getting a good deal for a great service. Turns out it was just that the first lady who waxed me happened to be extra-thorough. I haven't had as good an experience since. When the package is done, I won't be back.

  • Pros: some of the staff, nice products for sale
  • Cons: noisy
1 Star Rating: Poor

03/06/07

For real reviews, check out yelp

by busterbluth at Citysearch

This place is not good. They go through staff there like yuppies go through disposable starbucks cups. They have these really sweet ladies who wax, but it is clear to me that they are underpaid. Staff seems sooooooooooo unhappy and that is probably why they leave so frequently. What's the deal with no hard wax. OUCH!

2 Star Rating: Below Average

04/19/06

Speed Waxing?

by amandac2 at Citysearch

I don't like waxing, but it sure beat shaving every or every other day. Well this place does it fast (in their brochure it says speed waxing). Not bad, unfortunatly they don't have the option of hard wax. It was a little overpriced for the atmosphere, but left satisfied--I might try it again. I got home and took a look at the wax, and there was still a LOT of hair left over, and not just the hair that is too short to wax. I understand the previous reviews now. I called and they offered to do a clean up within a few days with the same esthetician (sp?). I came back and she cleaned it up, but they wanted to charge me. I worked it out 20 minutes later, and didn't have to pay, but it was a hassle--will return only as a last resort.

  • Pros: location, fast
  • Cons: too fast, quality
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