22 Reviews

75 min | Sound Bath Facial

A FULL FACIAL, FOR PEOPLE WHO CANNOT SWITCH OFF

$218.00

Booked in studio at 355 Third Street, Laguna Beach

Brighter, more even looking skin

Rest deeper than an ordinary facial

Sound running through the whole session

Description

A deeply restorative 75-minute session that weaves the ancient healing art of sound bath therapy seamlessly into a luxurious holistic facial. This is more than a treatment,  it is a full sensory journey that nurtures your skin, soothes your nervous system, and restores harmony to your body and mind.

Where Sound Meets Skin

As your facial begins, Tibetan singing bowls and other resonant instruments are gently introduced around and upon the body. The rich, sustained tones create a field of vibration that penetrates far deeper than touch alone — calming the mind within minutes, relaxing facial muscles, and encouraging the skin to receive the full benefit of every product applied.

Sound bath therapy works on a cellular level. The vibrational frequencies help stimulate circulation, encourage lymphatic drainage, and soften chronic tension held in the jaw, brow, and neck — areas that hold so much of our daily stress. As the body shifts into a parasympathetic (rest-and-restore) state, your skin becomes more receptive, products absorb more deeply, and the overall results of your facial are profoundly enhanced.

The Holistic Facial

While the healing sounds continue to wash over you, a fully bespoke facial is tailored to your skin's unique needs. Using premium, skin-loving formulations, your treatment includes thorough cleansing, gentle exfoliation, facial massage, and a customiZed mask — all chosen to balance, brighten, and deeply nourish your complexion.

The facial massage techniques used are drawn from holistic traditions, working not just on the surface of the skin but along facial meridians and pressure points to release tension, improve circulation, and encourage a natural, radiant lift. Combined with the sound vibrations resonating through the treatment table and surrounding space, the experience becomes deeply meditative, many clients drift into a state between waking and sleep, emerging refreshed and glowing.

The Benefits

  • Deep relaxation — sound frequencies guide the brain into alpha and theta wave states, inducing profound calm and mental clarity
  • Stress relief — cortisol levels reduce as the nervous system shifts into rest-and-restore mode, helping to ease anxiety and tension
  • Enhanced skin absorption — a relaxed, circulation-boosted complexion absorbs active ingredients far more effectively
  • Improved circulation & lymphatic flow — vibration and massage work together to reduce puffiness and encourage a healthy, luminous glow
  • Facial muscle release — sound and massage release deeply held tension in the jaw, brow, and neck, softening fine lines and promoting a natural lift
  • Energetic rebalancing — sound frequencies help clear stagnant energy, leaving you feeling lighter, more centred, and emotionally restored
  • Mindful presence — the immersive soundscape encourages true switching-off, making this as much a meditation as a beauty treatment

What to Expect

Your Sound Bath Facial Experience is 75 minutes of pure intention,  a space held entirely for you to be still, to breathe, and to be cared for from the inside out. You will leave with visibly nourished, glowing skin and a sense of deep inner peace that lingers long after your session ends.

Suitable for all skin types. Please allow a few moments after your treatment before returning to the day.

About This Service

If you lie down for a facial and spend the whole hour thinking about everything else, this is the one that finally stops that.

The facial is the same standard as any of ours. Your clinician reads your skin on the day and builds the session around it, including a double cleanse, exfoliation and extractions, and grounding mat time.

What changes is what you are lying inside. Sound plays continuously while the work happens, so instead of a quiet room you are held in tone and vibration for the full seventy five minutes.

People book this when their skin needs attention but their nervous system needs it more. It is the one to choose if you find it hard to switch off, or if you tend to spend a facial thinking about your inbox.

Optional add-ons are available if you want them: defuzzing, ozone steam, red light therapy, a high-frequency wand, and scalp massage.

What customers report is skin that looks brighter and more even, and a depth of rest that is different from an ordinary facial.

What to Expect

Arrive a few minutes early so you can settle. Your session opens with a short conversation about your skin and how you have been feeling.

Once you are on the table the sound begins, and it continues for the rest of the session. You are on the grounding mat throughout.

From there it runs like any of our custom facials: cleansing, exfoliation, extractions where they are needed, and hands on work through the face, neck, and shoulders. The difference is the sound underneath all of it.

Most people stop talking within the first few minutes. That is rather the point, and plenty fall asleep.

Afterward your clinician will tell you what she noticed and mention anything that might suit your skin. Take what is useful and leave the rest.

Assessment-based, built around you

Sound throughout the whole session

Double cleanse, exfoliation, and extractions

Grounding mat time

Seventy five minutes

Assessment-based, built around you

Sound throughout the whole session

Double cleanse, exfoliation, and extractions

Grounding mat time

Seventy five minutes

For When Switching Off Is The Hard Part.

Some people lie down for a facial and spend the hour thinking about everything else. This is the one for them. Sound runs through the entire session, so there is something to sink into rather than a quiet room and your own thoughts.

What to Expect

How the seventy five minutes are actually spent.

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SETTLE AND
ASSESS

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THE SOUND
BEGINS

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THE FACIAL,
UNDERNEATH IT

A short conversation about your skin and how you have been. Then you are on the table and on the grounding mat.

Sound starts once you are settled and continues for the rest of the session. Most people stop talking within the first few minutes.

Cleansing, exfoliation, extractions where needed, and hands on work through the face, neck, and shoulders, all of it with the sound running.

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Rated 5.0 across 22 reviews

What's Included

What every booking includes, before you add anything to it.

<p>Sound Throughout</p>

Sound Throughout

The sound bath runs for the whole session rather than a portion of it. There is nothing for you to participate in.

<p>A Full Custom Facial</p>

A Full Custom Facial

Your clinician reads your skin on the day and builds the session around it, to the same standard as any of our facials.

<p>Cleanse, Exfoliation, Extractions</p>

Cleanse, Exfoliation, Extractions

A thorough double cleanse, exfoliation suited to your skin, and extractions where they are needed and comfortable.

<p>Grounding Mat Time</p>

Grounding Mat Time

You are on the grounding mat for all seventy five minutes. Between that and the sound, most people are gone within ten.

Handcrafted in Laguna Beach

Plant-based, bioavailable ingredients

Clinician-founded

By women, for women

Handcrafted in Laguna Beach

Plant-based, bioavailable ingredients

Clinician-founded

By women, for women

Real Results From Real Customers

Loved by 1,200+ happy women and counting

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Ann Marie Schofield
Selah’s service is rejuvenating!

I’m very intentional about who I trust with my skin, and Selah is one of those people I feel completely safe with.

She’s not only amazing at what she does, but she really listens and customizes everything to what your skin actually needs. My skin has improved so much since seeing her, and I always leave feeling relaxed, taken care of, and glowing.

Ann Marie,

Thank you for sharing about your experience with Selah. We are so glad to hear that you leave feeling relaxed, taken care of, and glowing! We appreciate you trusting us with your skin and are so glad that you feel rejuvenated. We look forward to seeing you back in the Studio soon!

With Care,

The By Karisse Team

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Dot
Amazing Results!

My forehead is smoother, my lips, much less tense, and the hoods of my eyes have smoothed out. Truly shocked and surprised! Shiloa is an incredible estetician! I will tell my friends and be back!

Hi Dot! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience with our 'Facial, Open & Lift' product. It's great to know that you have noticed smoother skin on your forehead, less tension in your lips, and improved appearance of your eye hoods. We are proud to have Shiloa as our esthetician and we are glad to hear that you will be recommending us to your friends. We can't wait to have you back for another amazing experience!

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Jennifer M
A truly relaxing, effective facial!

My facial with Danielle was SO relaxing and SO much more than a typical facial. I was amazed by my before after photos and what a difference the gua sha and facial massage made in reducing the wrinkles on my forehead! She’s very knowledgeable about how your facial muscles work and how to truly relax them to make you look your best. I also loved the grounding mat on the treatment table - you can’t help but feel totally relaxed laying on that thing!

Hi Jennifer! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We're so happy to hear that your facial with Danielle was not only relaxing but also effective. It's great to know that the gua sha and facial massage made a noticeable difference in reducing wrinkles on your forehead. We take pride in our knowledgeable and skilled estheticians who are dedicated to helping our customers look and feel their best. We're also glad that you enjoyed the grounding mat on the treatment table - it truly adds to the overall relaxation experience. We hope to see you again soon!

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Ashley
Treat Yourself to the Most Amazing Facial

I have seen Danielle and Selah for the Sculpt and Lift Facial several times. Each time has been such a treat, from start to finish. The ambiance of the Studio is lovely (music, diffusers, candles). You lay on a heated PEMF mat during your facial, which relaxes every single muscle in your body. I have fallen asleep many times during my facials at By Karisse. The massage, the clean products, and the techniques used during these facials makes such a difference in the way my skin looks and feels. I have had facials before, but I never felt like my skin looked or felt different for very long. That is the opposite of my experience at By Karisse - my skin visibly looks younger and healthier for weeks. I love that the products that are used are clean and gentle. Danielle and Selah are so gifted at their craft and I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Hi Ashley, thank you for sharing such a detailed and wonderful review. We are delighted to hear about your positive experiences with Danielle and Selah, and that our ambiance and treatments meet your expectations. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

With Care,
The By Karisse Team

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Rita
Best facial ever

I got this facial twice within two weeks after having surgery in hopes of just feeling better and a little more rejuvenated. It did so much more! It is the best thing ever because it’s like a facial and a massage and the technique is so crazy because you can really feel things happening in the moment. The first time I went, when Selah was massaging above my nose on my forehead, I could feel this sensation in my cheeks! It felt like things were actually moving and draining. The second time I went, when she was massaging the top of my shoulders, it felt as if there was more “movement” and like my skin was less restricted or “stuck”. I also had this puffiness in my armpits.. kind of felt like big lumps, but not hard or anything. I was a little worried about them but after the first facial that puffiness decreased dramatically and even more after the second one! My arms also felt skinnier afterwards!! Selah did such a good job. Oh and also everything smelt so good and when I took a picture after,my skin was glowing and my neck looked more defined and less puffy!highly recommend!

Hi Rita, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We're delighted to hear that you felt the benefits of the MACSL Lymphatic Facial and enjoyed the treatment with Selah. Your detailed feedback truly means a lot to us. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
With Care,
The By Karisse Team

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Anonymous

Her touch is truly amazing gentle, intuitive, and deeply healing. She is a beautiful soul, inside and out. After my first session with Selah, not only did my face feel rejuvenated, but my whole being felt calm and at peace. I had such a wonderful experience—my skin was glowing, refreshed, and visibly more lifted and toned even after just one session.

Vida,

Thank you for your kind and heartfelt words about your experience with Selah. We are so glad that you took the time to be taken care of with a facial. We love that you felt calm and that you left with skin that was glowing! We look forward to having you in the Studio again soon!

With Care,

The By Karisse Team

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Sarah
I saw Selah for the facial and it was absolutely

I saw Selah for the facial and it was absolutely lovely. Not like any facial I had before. She took time to talk to me about my skin and where I want to see improvement. She made a custom mask for me and explained why she was choosing the products she chose. The products are amazing by the way. They smell so good! The face message was out of this world. I can see such a difference in my before and after photos. I’ll definitely be back.

Sarah,

Thank you for sharing your experience with Selah. We are so glad to hear that you had such a positive experience and that you felt heard and cared for while you were here! We also love that you saw positive results from your facial! We look forward to seeing you in the Studio again soon!

With Care,

The By Karisse Team

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S.
Exceptional!

I had a feeling I would like my facial with Selah but I left pretty much speechless....what an experience. I drifted in and out of dreaming and felt complete and utter peace and relaxation from start to finish. She's a gifted esthetician and I can't imagine a better experience. The ambiance, setting, and service were exactly what I needed and I'll be a regular customer from now on.

Hello Spencer,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Selah and your facial. We are so glad that you had a peaceful and relaxing time. We love Selah too and look foward to seeng you in the facial room again!
Smiles,
The By Karisse Team

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Sarah O
Best Facial

This was hands down the best facial I have ever had. It was incredible and I recommend it to everyone.

Dear Sarah,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had the best facial with us recently! Your recommendation means the world to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more pampering soon.

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Sarah D
Fantastic facial

Had a lovely facial with Shiloah. Great experience would highly recommend. 💫

Dear Sarah, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a lovely experience with Shiloah — she truly has a magic touch! Your recommendation means the world to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more pampering soon.

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Rachel Macbeth
Best facial I ever had!

Shiloah first is so amazing! She was prompt and ready to spend an hour of pure relaxation and treatment for my face. She took the time to explain every step and customized my facial specifically for my needs. I have had many facials in my life but this one by far was the very best! Book your facial as soon as you can, you won’t be disappointed!

Dear Rachel,
Thank you so much for this glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear your facial with Shiloah was the best you’ve ever had. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we couldn’t agree more—everyone deserves to experience a facial with Shi! We can’t wait to welcome you back for more relaxation and radiant skin.
Warmly,
By Karisse Team

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T. S.
Glowing

I had my first Sculpt and Lift facial with Shiloah. Her products and techniques left my skin nourished, plumper and glowing. I love the Liquid Layer mist and Anti-Aging Oil for my face and the Healing Oil is something I use on my arms for those dry bumps I get on the back of them. Even though I came in for a facial, my whole body was relaxed by the special heated mattress on the facial bed and Shi’s peaceful demeanor. Shi is not only a talented technician, she is sweet, thoughtful, kind and absolutely adorable! I’ll be seeing her again.

Dear T.S.
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We’re so happy to hear your experience with Shiloah was not only skin-transforming but also deeply relaxing. It’s also wonderful to know our Liquid Layer, Anti-Aging Oil, and Healing Oil are supporting your skin beyond the treatment room. We can’t wait to welcome you back for your next facial!
Warmly,
By Karisse Team

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Rebecca
Beyond Skincare: A True Reset

I had the absolute pleasure of receiving the 60-minute Gua Sha Facial with Danielle at the new Facial Atelier—and it was nothing short of transformative. From start to finish, the experience was deeply relaxing, professional, and truly restorative. Danielle has such a warm, friendly presence and an intuitive touch that made me feel both at ease and completely cared for. Not only did I leave with glowing, lifted skin, but I also gained a better understanding of how to support my skin’s natural rhythms. It was more than a facial—it was a full-body exhale. I can’t wait to go back!

Dear Rebecca,

Thank you so much for your beautiful words! We’re beyond grateful you chose to experience the Signature Gua Sha Facial with Danielle—your reflection captures exactly what we hope each visit feels like: a reset, a reconnection, and a moment of true care. Danielle will be so touched by your kind feedback. We're thrilled you left glowing and empowered with new ways to nurture your skin. We can’t wait to welcome you back to the Facial Atelier soon!

—With love,

The By Karisse Team

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Lyla
Shiloah is a DREAM!

Best money ever spent on a facial. Shi is amazing — I will be treating myself to the gua shau facial every month! Thank you, Shi!! Your hands are magic and these products are truly something special.

Lyla,
We are thrilled to hear you had such an amazing experience with Shiloah and your Gua Sha facial. We are lucky to have such a talent here at By Karisse, providing incredible, customized facials for our clients. We look forward to seeing you next month!
Sincerely,
The By Karisse Team

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Pure luxury!
Fabulous Facial with incredible results!

I loved my Signature Gua Sha facial that I had at By Karisse recently. The room was beautiful and relaxing. I loved the organic products that were used during the facial, they were all non-toxic, preservative free with top quality essential oils that smelled and felt so divine.
I noticed a significant before and after difference too. I had more color to my skin and the puffiness had definitely improved. There was more of a lift and the tension in my face was certainly reduced.
I’ll be going back for more!

Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a fabulous experience with our Signature Gua Sha facial and your skin's color and puffiness showed noticeable improvement. Our team takes pride in using only the best organic products and techniques to give our clients incredible results. We look forward to seeing you again for another relaxing and effective facial treatment.

Sincerely,
The By Karisse Team

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Lindsay Clark Shields
Exceeded expectations!

My facial experience was the most relaxed I have felt in a long time. It was the ultimate self-care for not just my skin but also for my overall wellness. They have the most amazing heated, PEMF grounding mat of crystals that adds to the overall experience. It was the exact self-care that my mind, body and face needed!

Hi Lindsay,
We are thrilled to hear your facial experience exceeded your expectations. Our goal is to make your skin, body and mind feel nutured, rested and refreshed and so glad we could provide that for you. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
The By Karisse Team

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Dot W
75 minute sculpt and lift

I loved it and definitely saw the results!!!
I would highly recommend this!

Dear Dot,

Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re thrilled to hear that you loved your recent Sculpt and Lift facial with Shiloah and that you saw noticebale results!

We appreciate your support and can’t wait to welcome you back for another relaxing session.

Warmly,
The By Karisse Team

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Rita Knarreborg
Amazing facial!!

This was such a good facial. Danielle did such a good job and was so sweet. I loved how my skin felt so soft and clean after. I’ve had other facials before, but this one was different! I could really feel the muscles in my face, relaxing, and the tension just disappearing! It was really nice to get a facial with all clean products. I didn’t have to worry about having any weird reactions because I do have sensitive skin!

Dear Rita,

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with Danielle and that your skin felt soft, clean, and refreshed afterward. Gua Sha is such a powerful technique for releasing facial tension, and we love that you could truly feel the difference!

It’s especially rewarding to know that our clean, gentle formulations gave you peace of mind with your sensitive skin—your comfort and confidence are always our priority. We appreciate your support and can’t wait to welcome you back for another relaxing session!

Warmly,
The By Karisse Team

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Erica
Relaxing & Rejuvenating!

The room was decorated so beautifully and set the tone for peacefulness. The cozy space to talk about skin concerns before the facial was a unique feature from other facials I’ve had. The warm bed with the special grounding mat elevated the experience! Shiloah was incredibly sweet, calm, knowledgable, and she perfected the amount of pressure when massaging my face. Every product that was applied on my skin felt and smelled amazing! I truly enjoyed the extra massage of my arms and back/neck while resting with a face mask on. Shiloah seemed to be pushing out all the puffiness stored in my facial glands and loved every minute of it! It was extremely relaxing and I left with hydrated and rejuvenated skin! I HIGHLY recommend getting this facial!

Dear Erica,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and glowing review! We’re delighted to hear that your experience was both relaxing and rejuvenating—exactly what we strive for. Our goal is to create a peaceful and nurturing space where your skin concerns are heard and addressed, so it means the world that you appreciated the cozy consultation area and grounding elements of your facial.

Shiloah will be so happy to hear your kind words about her care and expertise! She takes great pride in providing a thoughtful and personalized experience, and we’re thrilled that the sculpting and massage techniques left you feeling refreshed and restored.

We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for more moments of relaxation and self-care!

Warmly,
The By Karisse Team

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Lauren
Complete Relaxation!

My facial with Shiloah was wonderful! Her calming energy and knowledge could be felt throughout the entire service. My favorite part was the Gua Sha and the face/head massage! I felt like it was a facial unlike most traditional facials I’ve received as the focus was on more than just my skin.
I can’t wait to go back! This will definitely be something I work into my self care routine!

Lauren, thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that your facial with Shiloah was so relaxing and unique. Her calming presence and expertise truly make each treatment special. We love that you enjoyed the Gua Sha and face/head massage—caring for the skin goes beyond the surface! We can’t wait to welcome you back as part of your self-care routine.

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S.
Great experience

I’ve only had a couple facials in my life so I wasn’t sure what to expect. It turned out to be so relaxing I fell asleep. The red light/magnetic negative ion mat you lay on was incredibly relaxing. The esthetician was calm and kept me informed on each of the steps during the facial so I wasn’t left wondering or confused on what she was doing. I’m very happy with the experience and results.

Thank you, Spencer, for sharing your feedback on our facial. We are so glad to hear it was an incredibly relaxing experience! We hope you'll be back soon for another wonderful treatment with our talented estheticians.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Need more information? You can find it right here.

What is a sound bath facial?

A full custom facial with a sound bath running through the whole of it. You are not choosing between the two. The facial is the same standard as any of ours, and the sound continues underneath it for the full seventy five minutes.

Do I have to do anything during the sound bath?

No. There is nothing to participate in and nothing to get right. You lie there and let it happen. Most people stop talking within the first few minutes, and plenty fall asleep.

Is the facial itself any different?

No. It includes a double cleanse, exfoliation and extractions, and grounding mat time, built around your skin on the day, exactly like our other custom facials. The sound is what is added.

Who books this one?

Usually people whose skin needs attention but whose nervous system needs it more. If you find it hard to switch off, or you tend to spend a facial thinking about everything you still have to do, this is the one.

Can I add anything to my session?

Yes, if you want to. Defuzzing, ozone steam, red light therapy, a high-frequency wand, and scalp massage are all available as optional add-ons. Your clinician will mention what might suit your skin, and you are welcome to decline any of it.

What if I do not like the sound?

Tell your clinician and she will bring it down or stop it. You will still have a full custom facial for the rest of your time, so nothing is lost either way.

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