NVS

Carla is fantastic! I’ve had two facials and am starting to really see some progress with my skin. I can’t say thank you enough!

My first ever facial treatment and I had the Signature Facial done. Carla has a great positive energy and made me feel comfortable with her knowledge of the products and tools used. I didn’t know what to expect and was pleasantly surprised by the microdermabrasion and extraction process. Her masques and hydrating products were just what I needed from being super sun exposed on a recent trip to Hawaii. She worked out a couple tense spots around my neck and lats with her massage techniques too! Overall, I highly recommend getting a treatment from her, or even gifting it for someone! Her professional, knowledgeable, and positive personality made me book my next appointment immediately after my session!

5 stars aren’t enough to adequately express how fabulous the experience of a facial by Carla is. One session transformed my skin from dull and lifeless to glowing. I loved being in her spa… the music, lighting, everything was beyond relaxing. Especially the massage that was part of the Signature Facial. It was all so relaxing yet invigorating and i felt as though i had been on vacation when i left. It changed my entire attitude about myself and i am going to return at least once a month. This experience was thoroughly enjoyable and well worth the money.

Jason is the ONLY person I would ever let color and cut my hair! And every time I have my hair colored, cut, or touched-​up by him people comment on it for weeks after. I have very thick, kinky/​curly, long hair and somehow he manages to make it look soft, flow-​y, incredible. I’ve been going to Jason for over 15 years and he’s only getting more talented at what he does. I am a devoted client, and love spending time in the chair at NVS because he’s such a wonderful, caring human being. He also gives one of the best hand massages and shampoos I’ve ever had.

JASON is an amazingly talented stylist whose artistry and gifted eye for design are clearly evident in his top notch hairstyles which have graced a large range of clients from NY fashion week models to… basic Bay Area locals like me. I am an avid devotee of Jason who is not only an absolutely outstanding colorist but a wonderfully genuine and admirable human being. If only I had a dollar for every time someone’s stopped me to ask who does my hair…

Jason Jackson is phenomenal! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been stopped by strangers who have asked, «Who does you hair?» No joke. I have naturally curly, dark, dark brown (somewhat difficult) hair and he has expertly cut and colored my hair for years. I live in San Jose and will make the trip every few weeks just to see him. His work, in a word, is transformative. I leave the salon feeling like a movie star every single time.

Carla is personable, listens to your particular concerns, and has been doing great facials and waxing on me for years. But. she has a new gadget, micro current, that I’ve not seen at any fancy spa, and I travel a lot and love my spa days. This new facial really does work on reddish areas and fine wrinkles. I’m 58, but my students don’t know it. You need to try it more than once, but the difference is real, just saying…

Still great service. Love going to Carla – she knows exactly what my skin needs and I walk out feeling and looking great. I like that she brings in new products to try (and will kindly still order an old favorite) and has brought in new services (micro current, microdermabrasion). So whether you are into regular maintenance (waxing – I love the work she does on my brows) or need a Treat Yo Self day (as often as I can manage/​justify) you owe it to yourself to book some time with Carla!

After looking at numerous skin care places in San Francisco am glad I stumbled into this hidden gem. I needed a facial with much needed extractions. I had my facial appointment last night with Carla and she was so welcoming and easy to talk to (personable) I definitely can tell that she loved what she does. Not only I got an amazing facial, she took the time to extract all my clogged pores. Plus an added bonus she gives you a foot and hand massage but I only opt for the hand massage because am too ticklish on my feet. My face feels amazing today, most of all the inflammation went down, and I can see my clearer skin. Am definitely
ready for my birthday celebration this weekend:) thank you Carla:)!!

I had to add in that I love Nicole! She is the only person who can interpret my gibberish of «I don’t know I just need it to look different, sorta over here???» And actually understand what that means and then make it amazing. She is also amazing at color. If you want that funky blonde stripe or cool purple she’s got it going on. Already reserved her for my wedding day up do as well. Can’t wait to come back in October and tell you all about it!

First time with Nicole Tomoda-​DeMaderios and it was great! Gave me just the cut I was hoping for. She is a skilled stylist as well as a very nice person who was genuinely interested in what type of look I wanted. I will be back in 7 weeks for cut and color.
Nice salon, very clean and parking was easy at 8am on a Saturday.

I love Nicole and Carla!
I first came to the salon on a referral of a colleague of Nicole’s. My straight, fine hair was a mess of layers with little style and off coloring. Nicole worked patiently step by step to bring my hair to a stylish bob with great color with natural highlights. I receive compliments frequently which is always my best gauge.
Carla has done both wonderful facials as well as brow waxing.
I love the online scheduling and the ease of booking appointments.

I just got the most amazing facial from Carla Martino Skin Care. I received the «works» from hand mits to massaged feet. I had a MicroCurrent Facial which has softened my fine lines and the texture of my skin. At the risk of sounding cliché I will say that the Dermabrasion I got prior to the MicroCurrent really calmed my skin down and left me feeling radiant! :) Between all the wonderful scents, neck massage, and steam are extractions which are barely noticed because of her gentle touch.
It has been 2 weeks and I still feel the rewards. I have tried other Micro Current Machines and this one is definitely state of the art. I can actually feel it working — my upper lip feels tighter and my forehead looks amazing. I highly recommend seeking her out. Carla Martino Skin Care was clearly my number one choice based on Unilocal reviews of esthetcicans that offer Microcurrent Facials in Noe Valley.

I get my hair cut and colored with Erin Cervelli and she is fantastic. She is a very thorough and experience colorist, she always gives me good advice for my haircut, color and also products to use for curly hair. Sometimes, I’ll ask Erin advice on a particular style or color and she’s not someone who’ll just do what you ask, she’ll give you advice that makes sense for your hair and lifestyle. It’s not always easy to find good stylist for curly hair. I recommend her without any reservations!

I was fortunate enough to get an appointment for the weekend with Randy Schlossberg. My hair was distressing everyone in my family, and I was told I needed to fix it before the kids started having nightmares about sasquach. I arrived 30 minutes late without a good reason, begged for forgiveness, and was promptly greeted with a cheerful smile. Randy is a saint. Bonus: My kids are no longer scared of me.

Erin Cervelli is absolutely amazing! She has given my naturally curly hair a cut that actually has style — a definite challenge with my hair. I first found her on Unilocal several years ago and am so happy I made the decision to come see her at NVS. I really don’t want to trust anyone else to cut my hair! I am always happy with the cut Erin gives me and she is great at coming up with styles that will work on me, whether they are easy to grow out, etc., etc. I feel very taken care of. Just last weekend I finally made the decision to get some blonde highlights and I love how they turned out. Definitely recommend if you have curly hair or if you are looking for a good colorist. The salon is comfortable and cozy and all the staff is friendly.

Carla Martino is a rockstar. I discovered her randomly on my 28^th birthday almost 10 years ago now — and I have been going to her for facials ever since. She’s got a great personality and my skin always looks great afterwards. I recommend the European Facial which includes neck, shoulder, hand and foot massage. The skincare line which she sells (Credentials) is also excellent. I love their toner and moisturizer. Go see Carla. Run don’t walk.

Nicole is awesome! After years of $ 10 hair cuts, I finally decided to splurge a little on myself. She layered my hair and gave me side-​swept bangs. I believe the best way to judge a hair cut is to see how it grows out. A good cut will still look great a month later. (I like growing out my hair, so I get hair cuts only once or twice a year.) Her haircut definitely fit the bill. It’s been a couple months, and my hair still looks great!
Also, the salon is super cute! Parking is surprisingly not too bad either. Totally a hidden gem in the city!

Can we talk about Carla? She is THE BEST! I love her! I recently started to see her for my eyebrow maintenance and she has done a great job with them every time. EVERY TIME! She doesn’t stop until she gets it right and I love that don’t walk out of there looking like my forehead received a 1^st degree burn. Carla has a bubbly personality that makes the appointment a fun experience. Parking is fairly easy and the salon is very close to the shops on 24^th street. The salon is clean, the staff is friendly and professional and the prices are fair.

Erin Cervelli. I love her.
I moved to the city 2 years ago and was on an all out man hunt for a stylist. I have blond hair and was in need of someone who could keep me blond, but not make me look like a porn star. I’d been to 3 other stylists with okay results, but was really looking for someone who could both cut and color my hair to my standard (under 3 hours). Enter Erin. She was recommended to me by a colleague and since my colleague had great hair I figured I’d go see her.
I told Erin my concerns (staying bright blond without looking like a stripper), we danced around a few ideas and boom! I got what I had asked for (in about 2 hrs time).
These are the reasons I will not go to anyone else:
1. she runs on time
2. she doesn’t BS you — for example, her and I decided I should go more natural blond so that my roots grew in gradually and it wasn’t necessary for me to run to her every 6 weeks. She isn’t trying to get $$ out of you, she is trying to do what’s best for you and make you happy.
3. she truly cares that you’re happy with her services
4. she runs her own schedule and you can email her when you need an appointment — this is very convenient when you can’t find time to give her a call
5. she’s hilarious — no seriously, she’s really funny