Haven A Skin Care Studio LLC

Erin is amazing! I found her a couple years ago and have referred a few friends to her as well. She does amazing waxing jobs, and the high frequency wand post wax is wonderful! Her seasonal facials are also amazing :)

Amazing. The most wonderful, thorough, relaxing facials I have ever had. Erin takes skincare very seriously — she doesn’t joke around about taking care of your skin! Her advice has been spot on — I constantly get comments about how great my skin looks — and her product lines are amazing. Her monthly «Do Good» specials are also amazing — HUGE amount of respect for a small business owner who contributes to charity with a core revenue stream. 5 stars all around — I can’t say it enough.

I am a guy. Years of working outside, harsh shaving and scrubbing my face to the nth degree was causing a bit of pain. I never had a facial and really never considered having one however my skin was hurting and finding a solution was paramount. I saw Erin and the experience was awesome. She educated me on how to care for my skin and make it heal. The whole spa experience was pretty cool as well. After following her home care instructions for just a couple of days my skin feels incredible. Erin knows her stuff, cares for her clients and is the real deal. Guys, don’t hesitate.

This review is just for the brow shaping and brow tint that I got from Erin 6 weeks ago. I waited to do my review now to see how my shape grew out before I wrote this review. I’m giving 2 stars for the shaping and 3 stars for the brow tint.
I’ll start off by saying I’m probably an eyebrow snob and I rarely let people do my brows because of it, but while I was in town visiting Portland, I thought I’d give Erin a try for brow shaping and a brow tint (the vegetable dye for the eyebrow tint sounded intriguing and I figured it might fade faster if I wasn’t happy with the result – which is a good way to try it and not fully commit.)
First, she’s not the most warm and fuzzy person, she seems very serious and determined, which is fine. The experience itself though was quite relaxing, lying on a table in a dark room, where she works only with a bright lamp on your face. I had hoped she had enough light to properly see her work.
I had her shape my brows with tweezers only because I feel that waxing is too harsh for the sensitive eye area and when we were done, she handed me a small hand mirror, and it looked ok, but it was pretty dark in her studio to really get a good look.
When I got outside into the daylight and saw myself in the car mirror, my brows looked kind of like a combination of Groucho Marx and Lucille Ball’s eyebrows. I rushed back to my mom’s house to scrub the tint from my newly shaped, upside down «U» brows and re-​did them with my makeup.
Part of that was because I have light brown brow hairs and the tint dyes the skin underneath so it was quite opaque and funny looking. After I scrubbed the tint off from my skin, I actually liked the effect of darkening the brow hairs, I just wasn’t a big fan of how she shaped my brows. I also would’ve loved if she had better lighting so I could’ve redone them at her studio. When I return to Portland I think I’ll stick with either the girls at the Benefit counter or try having them threaded again. Her facial reviews sound amazing though!

I’ve been getting a facial and brow wax from Erin every month or two for almost a year now and can honestly say that she is the best! My skin has never looked better — I deal with rosacea and dryness mostly — and it has improved vastly under Erin’s expertise. She uses all organic products with a common sense approach. And, she has worked with previous products I had invested in to gradually switch me over to the ones she recommends. I haven’t felt like she has ever pushed a product on me. She also incorporates regular food/​fridge items into the masks I do (sour cream + honey, for example) which is both easy and saves some $. Erin keeps up with industry knowledge and I also enjoy following her on Facebook where I am regularly learning a bunch about skincare. Finally, her space is calm, relaxing and pleasant. I’ve always gotten a parking spot just outside the door. Three cheers for Erin and Haven Skincare!

4.5 stars.
I’ve had a ton of facials and I have to say this was one of the best I’ve ever had. Erin clearly knows her skin care. My skin had a fantastic glow for weeks after (muchas gracias!!) She also provided me with helpful skincare tips (usually I ignore most esthetician skincare tips) but I have religiously followed hers because I have total faith in her skincare knowledge. Can we also talk price. The facials are very affordable and completely worth every penny. As for the space, its in a very quiet medical/​office building. You’re not getting a fancy spa experience, but its super super quiet and that’s worth its weight in gold.
So why a 4.5 you ask? When I initially walked in Erin, (without introducing herself), reprimanded me for being late. I was a little taken back and quickly pulled up my email confirmation to show her the time. Turns out I was 15 minutes early as she asked. She was instantly apologetic, but can we just say super awkward!!! I didn’t want to return thanks to the initial encounter, but I was soo soo pleased with the facial and its results that I will definitely be back and can’t recommend her enough (just make sure you’re on time :))…

It’s been a week since my first facial with Erin, and my skin still looks like I just left her studio. Need I say more? Ok, I will. Erin really educated me about my skin care routine and her recommendations in a way that made sense to me, so I am therefore more likely to follow. She followed up my appointment with a detailed email outlining her suggestions so that I didn’t have to remember them in my post facial euphoric haze.
She has answered several questions I’ve had since my appointment promptly.
If you are in need of some facial TLC, Erin has the skills and the smarts!

Look no further. Erin is amazing. I have had skin problems my whole life. I have many years of experience with Estheticians. Finding the good, who make life amazing and experiencing the bad where you look like a science project and have lasting burns/​irritation. I even have friends who are in the industry which has given me a better understanding of what to look for in a great Esthetician. Erin is knowledgeable, caring and truly talented.

Fabulous! I had a facial yesterday and it was wonderful (my skin still feels soft and smooth). Erin did such a great job. She is clearly skilled, experienced, and so friendly (she makes you feel welcome and comfortable). I love too that all of her products are plant based and many of the ingredients organic and they come in glass bottles. I would highly recommend her and have already scheduled my next facial.

I am not one that easily pampers myself. When I do, it is a facial with Erin. She is fantastic and I love the product used. I highly recommend her and her pampering goodness!!!

Unilocal wouldn’t post my last review for Haven, I guess because it was too complementary to believe. Which is funny, because Erin has nothing but 5 star reviews on here. Nevertheless, I’m writing again because this woman has transformed, TRANSFORMED my skin over the 2 years I’ve been seeing her. Seriously, you have a skin question, she has an answer that actually works. My face is important to me, I have spent loads of money on products and facials in the past, but now my skin truly looks amazing, and most of the products and remedies Erin recommends are far less expensive than anything I used to use. She’s cool, she’s not annoying, she’s real, and she will figure your sh*t out for you. Do it.

Today was the first day of the rest of my life in my skin! I am close to 70 years old and I guess I never thought much about my skin other than soap and water and a bit of moisturizer. No! My wonderful daughter led me to Erin, thank goodness, and then gifted me my first visit. It was amazing, wonderful and out of this world. I was blown away by Erin’s organization, attention to detail (lots of questions), quiet and serene studio, and finally the facial. It’s hard to describe except to say it was tailored just to me; it felt invigorating and calming; and it included my entire upper body! Strokes, lotions, massage, steam, heat and coolness, and much more. You will feel like and you will be a new person, ready to conquer whichever world you need to conquer, or to just walk quietly into. I left with new (to me), organic products, all necessary for the future of my healthy skin. Erin educates you on your skin but is never pushy. You will love her and her services!

I can’t imagine going anywhere else to get a facial. Erin’s little spot is so warm and cozy that you will struggle to stay awake. Erin knows exactly what she is doing and really takes the time to help you figure out what your skin is all about. She wasn’t at all hesitant to tell me that I was overdoing it with my cleansing products. Truly because of Haven, I will budget my way into as many facials as I can get.

Haven, is still by far, my go-​to place for grooming and pampering. My eyebrows always look perfect, my disposition sunny, and I have the utmost feeling of relaxation.
Erin’s new location is convenient, cute, and a little slice of bliss in my typically busy/​hectic day. Also the amazing natural products that she provides are exactly what my pores are looking for.

I’m in love (don’t tell my husband). Anyone who can both make my skin a soft, glowing beacon of goodness as well as turn my stressed-​out being into a puddle of mindless relaxation has my eternal love. The new space is better than ever and Erin is still my favorite!

Erin makes a working woman feel so pampered! The best way to end my day and start my skin on a delicious journey to health. Her products are awesome and make your skin feel like it is being fed the most nourishing meal of its life! I just bought a gift certificate for a new bride!

The first time I got a facial from Erin at Haven, I knew she was very knowledgeable about skin. Right away, she gave me some insights on skin maintenance that I have never heard before. Her approach not only includes education on skincare, but a fantastic body of knowledge about products and self care with food based concoctions you can make at home to promote amazing skin. Her touch is gently and very effective, and her attitude is respectful and extremely open and caring. She is a great listener, and has become someone I trust and will refer to in my health care circle of practitioners. She will work hard with you to make your skin just as you would like it. I would highly recommend Erin for a facial!

What a warm and incredible space! I knew my facial with Erin was going to be great before we even started. I can’t speak more highly about the warm and welcome décor of the studio. Erin clearly has a passion for her work and it’s apparent. I will absolutely be visiting her again. Wholesome and wonderful products, and sent to that far off zone somewhere between sleep and wakefulness.

Erin is, in her heart and soul, a true esthetician. She is an encyclopedia of skin care info. She has helped me find solutions for any issue that comes up with my skin. Her massage and facials are supremely relaxing AND produce results. She is also committed to using the most natural, holistic products around. I’m a massage therapist, and getting a facial from Erin is equivocal to getting a full body massage if you are looking to relax. As far as waxing goes, she will listen to what you want, and then do it. It is as painless as possible, and the results speak for themselves. She knows what she is doing, and she loves what she does. If you have any skin issue or just want maintenance, this is your lady. She is funny, personable, and a perfectionist. What more could you want from your skin care guru??? Nothing, I’d say.

I have been a loyal client of Erin’s since I moved to Portland a year ago. I haven’t tried her facials yet, but I have tried both the brazillian and brow wax. Both have consistently been perfection! She is very meticulous and detailed with her waxing — her perfectionist side truly shows. On average, she probably spends about 25 min. on my brow wax alone. She also ensures that the environment is really relaxing and comfortable — I have been known to fall asleep while getting a brow wax.