Glowing Skin By Alena Spa

I found this magical place online. I don’t take particularly great care of my skin. But a few years ago I discovered microderm abrasion. And I have had my share of random dermabrasion treatments. Some with great results, others not so much. After finding Alena, I may never go anywhere else. It was an extremely relaxing experience. She is extremely knowledgeable and I am EXTREMELY pleased. No sensitivity, no redness, no discomfort whatsoever. She takes her time to tailor the session to you, it is not just a factory style session. The only downside, she isn’t living in my house.

I’m going to keep this short and sweet… getting a brazilian wax is definitely not the most enjoyable experience!!! HOWEVER recently I was searching for someone closer to my home and I decided to give Alena a try and she was better than GREAT… the space was very clean & relaxing with a nice aroma, the waxing process was pretty much painless — the least amount of pain I had ever experienced… I couldnt believe it!!! She takes her time and makes sure you are 110% satisfied with the end results. Alena ROCKS… she was very nice, had great conversation, made me feel comfortable and she definitely gained a new customer!!!

Alena certainly made me glow with satisfaction after a trip to her serene, delicately scented Washington Street studio.
Two disastrous encounters with another popular waxer in Naperville sent me out to discover a new spa where I could get a Brazilian without driving to the far ends of Chicagoland. Unilocal guided me towards Glowing Skin by Alena. After a review of the website and an informative call, I was booked for an appointment over my lunch hour. Warm weather waits on no woman to see to the essentials!
The spa sits inside a large two-​story house converted into office spaces with ample parking in the back. I crept down Washington looking for the right driveway, prevailing on fellow drivers to be patient as I was every rush hour with them.
Outside appearances are deceiving. She’s converted a space into a quiet, jewel-​toned sanctuary with warm walls and shimmering fabric. Waxing studios should not have an antiseptic, institutionalized feel any more than they resemble a dirty nail studio. Gentle music played in the background. I felt immediately at ease.
Let’s be honest: if I’m about to turn myself over to a waxing artist for a Brazilian, I want her to be *good*. Forget competent, give me a virtuoso. Don’t we deserve it?
Fortunately, Alena doesn’t disappoint. I have had bikini line and Brazilian waxes since I was 17, and Alena is on the lowest end of the discomfort spectrum. Only the House of Wax beats her for painlessness.
Alena herself is a charming, exotic woman with fascinating stories — a real virtue in her line of work. She disarmed me by asking a few questions and chased off any slight jitters before setting about her work by explaining her technique for each step. She wants to inform her clients so they know what to expect, and she explained the difference between hot, warm, and cold waxes. I was a convert after the second application of a warm, not quite body-​temperature wax that slid on and peeled off with only a mere hint of fuss. The Brazilian proof for the difference is on the pudding, if you like.
Low pain? Check. Great results? Check. Flexible hours? Check.
My appointment lasted longer than average because she is determined to remove stray hairs and make certain the skin is perfectly smooth. Her prices are competitive, but nowhere else in western Chicagoland have I found such thorough and gracious service.
Let’s just say her handiwork was noticed and much appreciated by the ultimate judge of these things.
I also added an eyebrow wax, which went off without a hitch and I was much satisfied by the results. I haven’t used any of her facial or skincare services. A full menu is offered on site and her website.
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