Cactus & Oak Spa in Yucca Valley, CA

I will apologize in advance for the wordy review but I simply cannot give enough stars and love for Cactus and Oak Spa!!! I had originally sought a local esthetician that had the most natural products possible with a natural healthy mindset. In a small town like Yucca Valley, I thought it might be hard - and then to my surprise I found Morgan, the owner of Cactus and Oak Spa. I'm a 50 year old woman (well 49 when I found Cactus and Oak) who NEVER took care of her skin. (Like one time, I bought a bottle of proactiv ... that bad.) I have worshipped the sun, didn't wear facial sunscreen, rarely washed my face before bed. (Don't wear much makeup, didn't think it mattered) Didn't care. Big mistake. My first two appointments were with Morgan. Id never had a facial before - and instantly fell in love with her!! But it was more about that for me - I needed to feel safe in that space as well as know that the products being put on my skin were safe as well. Morgan was absolutely magical, my facials were fantastic. She explained everything to me in great detail and by the time I left I truly felt like a new woman with a relaxed, renewed feeling like I'd never felt. I really enjoyed the Reiki sessions which I had also never done before. Morgan has a wonderful gift! When Morgan left to go on maternity leave I was bummed because I had just found HER and really wanted to continue my new self care journey! While she was out - she assured us that Starlin would be taking care of us in the meantime. I was hesitant, but booked my next appointment with Starlin. I have been seeing Starlin for months now - and I don't even know where to start with her. Starlin is such a fabulous, knowledgeable, gentle caring soul - she has been top notch from day one. Every appointment with her is a dream - I look forward to it so much. My skin quality has improved so tremendously I want to scream from the rooftops. My pores are smaller, WAY less hyper pigmentation, fine lines reduced, overall quality of skin is SO improved, softer, more hydrated, shall I go on?? Not to mention the relaxation and comfort I feel while I'm there. My dream was always to FEEL beautiful without "coverup" and now I am there. Now, my manly man husband is going (I insisted he give it a try) and he did and loved it too. He can't wait to go again!! Skin care IS self care - I do regret never doing it but now that (WE) are doing it we'll never NOT do it. I highly recommend Cactus and Oak Spa in case that isn't obvious already!! Thank you for curating such a sacred space Cactus & Oak Spa

Altho Starling is darling, She left me burnt and blotchy. I got waxed and she convinced me to do a full bikini, I was very shy and nervous about it. But the idea of not having razor burn sold me. The waxing (basically everything crotch and below) I ended up getting really bad burns and blisters on the back of my knees and had to be treated by a nurse friend. (I am scarred from it still months later) I also didn't feel comfortable when she asked to take picture of my privates because I "took the waxing nicely ". I had really bad razor burn to the point I was showering 2-3 times a day to exfoliate/ scratch way the pain from everything waist down. The spray tan I got the day after the wax and perhaps that added to my burns being bad. But she missed a HUGE spot under my buttocks and it just kinda ruined the point of getting a tan. And my face ended up being blotchy. Other I bought an oil cleanser per her recommendation and I ended up getting a sty in my eye because the oil was beginning to clog my tear ducts it. ( probably because I used it 1-2 times a day) this was just an added learning experience. I waited months to write this because I didn't want to write it in anger or tears, But I also felt a need to share my experience to save someone from this, Especially locals new and old like me who just want to find a place to give them some TLC.

I came here for a facial with my mom and it was heaven. The space is beautiful and pristine and Morgan was absolutely lovely. Highly recommend.