Hello Beautiful Skin

I want to thank Karen from the bottom of my heart for helping my acne healing process. I suffered for many years with cystic acne and didn’t really know how to take care of my skin. She not only took the time to extract the cysts as they came up, but she taught me how to wash my face and recommended specific products that were beneficial for my skin type. At first she was honest with me and told me not to get discouraged. She said it would take about a year to start seeing the difference. In my case, since it was a genetic condition I had to go in once a week for the first month and once or twice a month for the rest of the year. The peels changed the appearance of my skin dramatically and I did research on my own about how nutrition could help hormonal imbalances. Since my acne was partly hormonal I discovered that a whole foods – plant based diet and certain seeds and vegetables help regulate hormones naturally. Also, essential oils were a great help particularly Progessence Plus from Young Living Essential Oils which is an oil designed specifically to regulate female hormones. Even though eating healthy improved my energy and regulated my hormones there is no doubt in my mind that without Karen the process would’ve been much more tedious and lengthy. Unfortunately I had to move to another country, but if I hadn’t moved I would get a peel with Karen once a month for maintenance. It feels so good now to look in the mirror and not see countless blemishes or have to apply a thick layer of makeup. For more than 15 years I felt painful bumps when I washed my skin, but lately my skin feels smooth to the touch. I will always be grateful to Karen and her wonderful staff at Hello Beautiful for not only providing an outstanding service, but for educating me in skin care. Bless you all!

I have been seeing Karen for a year and she has completely transformed my skin! Hello Beautiful Skin Clinic was recommended to me by a good friend who had struggled with acne until she started seeing Karen.
I had suffered from acne since I was about 15 and I was 24 when I started seeing Karen. I was really over having bad skin — I had tired acutane, birth control, special face products from whole foods and other stores, dermatologists, monocycline, and penicillin all in the hopes of having clear skin one day. Karen was the only person I saw who actually looked at my diet, my products, and my lifestyle to help me get my skin under control. She designed a whole beauty routine for morning and night with the products that she recommended specifically for my skin. She also told me to limit my dairy and salt intake. From then on I saw her once a week for a chemical peel and extractions, slowly tapering off to two weeks, then three, and now I go about once a month or as needed. Six months after my first visit, I had clear skin and was confident enough to not wear makeup while on vacation in Hawaii. And now a year later, my skin is still clear and my confidence is even better!
Sometimes I still get the occasional pimple, but with Karen’s products it is gone within two days.
If you are looking for someone to help with or prevent acne and other skin related issues, I highly recommend Hello Beautiful Skin Clinic. Karen is so wonderful and she will always take good care of you!!!

I had such a wonderful experience at this amazing skin haven. I was introduced to very healthy ways of taking good care of my skin and I was educated on what products to use for my very own skin type. I received the hydrobasion facial which felt very relaxing, the staff is always checking on you to make sure you feel comfortable and relaxed. Not only is this place welcoming as you arrive, they address you by name making you feel extra special. I highly recommend this place and thank my mother and sister for showing me the way there.

I had a wonderful facial and hand treatment with Kathleen. I would say it was one of the best facial“s I have ever had. She also did a lip mask and plumper. My only complaint is, when I booked the appt. I was told to bring in my skin products that I use and that the appt would be a little longer so they could go over my skin care. So I showed up with a bag of products, but no one asked me about it, so I’m not sure what happen there. I still plan on going back for some more facials.

Want to get serious about taking care of your skin? Karen will set you straight! She is a professional who is willing to take time to educate as she works her magic. My skin already feels like velvet. Be sure to buy as many Unilocal coupons as you can because you will want to keep going back! I’m a believer!

I have been going to Karen for over 10 years; I wouldn’t let anyone else take care of my skin! She is extremely knowledgeable, and current with the latest and the best treatments. Karen will give your skin what it needs, and tell you how best to take care of it on your own when you leave the luxury of her clinic. I also use her product line and absolutely love it.
Karen knows her business, shares her expertise with her clients, and in my opinion, is the best esthetician for me — and for you! She customizes care for each of her clients; you will not be disappointed. Make an appointment, go to her clinic, and take care of your skin.

My experience at Hello beautiful was not only wonderful but educational! Karen was very sweet and helped me to appreciate the importance of a solid home care routine which I look forward to implementing. I had a deep pore cleaning with this very cool machine that Deborah one of the estheticians that works with Karen performed on me where I could really see the difference immediately! Thank you ladies I will definitely be back when I come back into town. I highly recommend hello beautiful!

I saw Deborah at Hello Beautiful for a deep pore cleaning and just loved it! I felt that Deborah was knowledgeable and thorough. My skin was noticeably clearer and smother when she was finished. I was looking for a new skin care regimen, and appreciated Karens recommendations. She listened to my concerns and made helpful positive suggestions and was not critical of my former skin care routine. I did purchase the recommended products and so far love them and will definitely come back. I highly recommend Hello Beautiful!

Karen at Hello Beautiful is AMAZING!!! She has done more for my acne scarred skin than any doctor I’ve seen over the last 20+ years. My skin never breaks out anymore. With her products my skin is consistently healthy looking. I now glow… I didn’t think my skin could do that! Lately I have been seeing her for peels to see what we can do to diminish the look of my scarring. Last year I went to a dermatologist to have a CO2 laser resurfacing treatment. It ended up making my scars worse!!! And I looked awful for several weeks after. The dermatologist then gave me a series of Genesis laser treatments – 5 complimentary sessions because my results from the CO2 were so bad. That didn’t do a darn thing either. So, I turned to Karen who knew just what to do. She is so careful and knowledgeable. She has been ramping up my peels to make sure my skin can handle it. The texture of my skin is so much better. Even my husband and best friend noticed, saying they can hardly see my scarring now!!! Karen is a miracle worker!
I was so excited to hear she is now offering spa parties for kids. I’ve been to her ladies night spa parties which are super fun! What better way to spend time with friends than over pampering and champagne??? But, I was looking for a unique way to celebrate my daughter and her friends. Karen suggested one of her Hey Girls! Spa Parties. It was just perfect! The girls loved getting the «mud» masks and my daughter was thrilled she got to help out. They got their nails painted too complete with nail art. And they received the cutest goody bags ever! I didn’t have to do a thing. Even the food was included. It’s truly an all-​inclusive party: invites, decorations, food, activities, goody bags, and location. Everything was adorably decorated and personalized with every girl’s name in attendance. It was so special and thoughtful. My daughter and her friends are still talking about it. I’m not sure how I will ever beat this party. I think I should just have her party here every year! I know the girls definitely won’t mind! Thank you, Karen!!!

I bought a Groupon for 3 reveal peels with Karen. First of all, I didn’t even know if these would help my acne prone skin with lots of hyper pigmentation. But it was a birthday present so I was willing to take the risk. The peels by far excited my expectations! My skin is glowing! My acne is nearly gone! Hyper pigmentation is way way better! After only 3 peels!!! I was able to trade my old products in for a 50% discount on new products. Karen talked with me for a whole hour my first visit. She had such wonderful advise to help me with my skin. She truly cares about getting results! She let me add on additional services for the Groupon price. Which was fantastic! She responds quickly to emails. I can’t say enough about her! She saved my skin! I will continue to see Karen because I know she will keep my skin looking young and beautiful!

I’ve been going to Hello Beautiful for ten years and they take excellent care of my skin. Their expertise and equipment is unsurpassed. Try advanced treatments for glowing results: electrical lift & toning, microderm abrasion, oxygen machine. If your skin is not sensitive, ask for potent peels to revitalize your complexion.

I’ve been seeing Karen since March 2013 to treat my adult acne. At 35 I’ve used accutane twice, antibiotics oral and topical, birth control, retin A, every single OTC product you can imagine, many estheticians, microbrasion and on and on. I was just about to use accutane for the third time to rid myself of the cystic acne I’ve had for 20 years but thought I’d Karen try. I went weekly for the first six weeks, biweekly for a couple months and now I’m only going once a month. I haven’t had a cystic pimple in 2 months! My skin is no longer pebbly from all the deep white heads and I get compliments every single day! I cannot believe that she has done for me what numerous doctors and clinicians couldn’t. It all seems too good to be true. I’m even going out in public with out make up and not feeling self conscious. I love waking up in the morning and not seeing ten new mountainous zits. Thank you so much Karen I am forever grateful and regret not finding you sooner. I will send before and after pics to anyone who wants to see

Karen has been taking care of my skin for over 10 years now. She is extremely knowledgeable and really cares about her customers. I am impressed that every time I go back, she has something new and innovative to offer. Her treatments are cutting edge. If you want to really make your skin shine, or get rid of acne, or prep for a special event, give Hello Beautiful a try.

Super impressed by Miss Karen — she was very knowledgable and tailored the appt to me — good point, she gave me what my skin needed, not just what I signed up for like most people in most businesses that are selling a service or product.
Karen was excellent — I felt taken care of and my face feels fantastic. I am very impressed — and I have had many face/​skin treatments in my lifetime with a sibling in the beauty biz.
***At the end of the appt. she re-​encouraged me to wash my face everyday***
That’s it — how perfect, not — how would you like to pay for that, she wants people to wash their face everyday from a sincere point of view — that’s RockStar attitude.
Where as the last time I had a facial (in San Francisco) the woman charged me more for the skin treatment than was on the groupon, so I had to pay more money, and then she recommended this $ 65 dollar tiny container of moisturizer. Which I regretted buying for more than a year. I just looked back and forgot to review that situation — guess I was too upset. ;o) just jaggin.
I HIGHLY recommend Karen to everyone and anyone that will listen — it’s excellent service

Purchased a groupon for 3 facials. Karen is a rockstar skin care expert. She cleared up my skin, gave me very important and detailed education on what I need to do for own skin self care. Her facials WORK, her business is sterile, clean, comfortable, and professional. I can’t think of a better experience or person to entrust the care of my face to. She’s just phenomenal. She is also what I would deem a skin expert, so she teaches you as she goes, explaining everything. WONDERFUL!

Loved treatment and products.

This was such a fantastic experience. Karen is wonderful, knowledgeable, and truly wants to help you and your skin improve. She went out of her way to fit me in her schedule before I attended a friend’s wedding — amazing results! I can’t say enough positive things about this experience. I’ve never had a clinical/​medical facial before I’ve always done the spa version and been disappointed. No more! I’m going to Karen!

Karen is a skin miracle worker. Just had the most incredible facial and I learned so much! I feel like I’ve had 10 years washed from my face. Her new shop is wonderfully set up. I will definitely be returning! Loved it!

Wonderful wonderful wonderful.
I bought a livingsocial deal to see Karen for a facial and walked out confident I was going to be one of her new regulars.
Karen is clearly an expert at what she does. She is knowledgeable and experienced (if i’m not mistaken, about 20 years in the buisness), and she cares a lot about you. I really appreciate that she explained everything to me in a way I could understand, as well as just generally being extremely pleasant and fun to chat with during my wonderful facial. She made recommendations, but never tried to push me in to products unless I showed interest. Her voice is also very relaxing.
I enjoyed my experience so much the first time around, I scheduled another appointment with her that day to get a wax for my upcoming trip. I got my eyebrows, lower leg and bikini line. This was my first time waxing and I was nervous. Was it going to be really painful? Would I break out in to a rash (I have annoyingly sensitive skin)? Was I going to have to walk like a penguin for the next few days? The wax, while not completely painless, was very low on pain and extremely tolerable (even the bikini line!). My legs broke out in to a red fury for a few hours, but I’m convinced those oils she used on my legs afterwards (jasmine? lavender? nom!!!) were what ultimately calmed them, as usually my skin irritation lasts for days. The next morning I was bump-​free and extremely smooth.
I will be returning within the next few weeks, thank you Karen and I can’t wait to see you soon!!!

I found Karen through a clinic in SF (after an IPL procedure). She helped me find a new skin régime — Vivant. Because I was new to it, she had me start with travel sizes, and asked me to keep in touch. Once I started using it, I had unexpected dryness and breakouts, and she had me alter the routine to counteract those results. It made a big difference and I am really, really happy with the results. I appreciated how supportive and responsive she was throughout. I also liked that she didn’t ask me to commit to a ton of money before I knew if it would work, but suggested travel sizes.
I haven’t been to her location in Kenwood, so I can’t speak to that, but Karen is great, and I will be back for more! :)