Beauty & Skin in Hillcrest — Top Local Picks (2026)

The Laser Cafe Medical Spa on University Avenue is the most-reviewed medspa in Hillcrest, with a client base that extends well beyond the 92103 ZIP. The clinic offers laser hair removal, skin resurfacing, chemical peels, and injectable treatments under medical supervision. Its repeat-visit rate is unusually high for a medspa—regulars book laser sessions months in advance.

B Medical Spa and Wellness Center and Park Medspa Hillcrest near the Balboa Park border offer overlapping services including Botox, dermal fillers, and microneedling. Gene Lee Skin Clinic takes a more clinical approach to acne treatment and anti-aging protocols. With 68 qualifying beauty and skin businesses in the neighborhood, Hillcrest's medspa density is among the highest in San Diego.

Where can I get laser hair removal in Hillcrest?

LaserAway Hillcrest is the national chain's local outpost, running diode and Nd:YAG laser systems for all skin tones. The Hillcrest location handles arms, legs, bikini, underarms, and full-body packages with financing options that make multi-session plans more accessible.

The Laser Cafe Medical Spa offers a similar range of laser hair removal treatments with a more boutique setting and longer consultation appointments. Pricing in Hillcrest for a six-session underarm package typically runs $600 to $1,200 depending on the provider and laser type. North Park's Botoxie is another option within a short drive east on University Avenue.

How much do lash extensions cost in Hillcrest?

A classic full set of lash extensions in Hillcrest runs $150 to $250, with volume and mega-volume sets reaching $300 or higher. Lash Lift San Diego is the highest-reviewed lash studio in the neighborhood, handling classic, hybrid, and volume sets along with lash lifts and tints for clients who want a lower-maintenance alternative.

Fills every two to three weeks cost $65 to $120 depending on the set type. The Beauty Spot SD and Sweet Jane Salon also offer lash services alongside other beauty treatments. San Diego's lash market is competitive, and Hillcrest pricing falls in line with the broader Uptown average—slightly below La Jolla and Del Mar but above East County.

Are there good tattoo shops in Hillcrest?

Sailor's Grave Tattoo Gallery is the neighborhood's standout, with a roster of artists working in styles from traditional American and Japanese to fine-line and blackwork. The shop operates by appointment only and books weeks out for popular artists. Walk-in availability depends on the day and the artist's schedule.

Goddess Temple Tattoo Studio runs a female-owned operation with a strong reputation for custom work and ornamental design. Both shops sit within a few blocks of the Hillcrest sign at Fifth and University. For clients looking at more options, North Park to the east has its own cluster of tattoo shops along 30th Street, accessible by a short drive or bus ride on University Avenue.

Where can I get a facial in Hillcrest?

Gene Lee Skin Clinic runs medical-grade facials including enzyme peels, LED therapy, and extraction protocols for acne-prone skin. The clinic takes a diagnostic approach—clients get a skin analysis before the esthetician selects a treatment plan, which sets it apart from the standard spa facial menu.

Radiance Wellness and The Beauty Spot SD offer hydrafacials, microdermabrasion, and gentler relaxation facials for clients who want maintenance over correction. A basic facial in Hillcrest starts around $80 to $120, with medical-grade treatments climbing to $200 or more. The neighborhood's 117 beauty and skin listings include dozens of estheticians working out of both standalone studios and multi-service locations.

Where can I get threading or waxing in Hillcrest?

Gazal Beauty Brow & Hair is one of the most-reviewed threading specialists in Hillcrest, handling eyebrows, upper lip, chin, and full-face threading at walk-in-friendly prices. Aaliyah's Beauty & Brows runs a similar threading-focused operation nearby on the University Avenue corridor.

Beauty by Dolly adds sugaring to the list—a gentler alternative to traditional waxing that works well on sensitive skin. Eyebrow threading in Hillcrest typically runs $10 to $20, making it one of the most affordable personal care services in the neighborhood. Full-face threading or a Brazilian wax ranges from $40 to $75 depending on the studio and technique.

Do Hillcrest medspas offer Botox and fillers?

Yes. The Laser Cafe Medical Spa, B Medical Spa and Wellness Center, and Park Medspa Hillcrest all administer Botox, Dysport, and dermal fillers including Juvederm and Restylane lines. Treatments are performed by licensed nurse practitioners or physicians, and most clinics offer free consultations before booking.

Botox in Hillcrest prices between $10 and $15 per unit, with a typical forehead-and-crow's-feet treatment running 30 to 50 units. Filler syringes run $500 to $800 each depending on the product and the provider. Botoxie in North Park is another popular injectable clinic within a short drive east, and Downtown San Diego has additional options for clients comparing pricing across neighborhoods.

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Medspas, Tattoo Shops & Skin Studios in Hillcrest, San Diego 92103

All Beauty & Skin

The Laser Cafe Medical Spa

Sailor's Grave Tattoo Gallery

Gazal Beauty Brow & Hair in Hillcrest

Sweet Jane Salon

Goddess Temple Tattoo Studio

Gene Lee Skin Clinic

Radiance Wellness

The Beauty Spot SD

Premier Derm MD

Medical Age Management

Skin Klarity

Park Medspa Hillcrest

B Medical Spa and Wellness Center

LASHBAR Hillcrest | San Diego Eyelash Extensions, Lash Lift, Brow Lamination, Threading & Waxing

Aesthetica Med Spa of San Diego

Electric Tiger Tattoo

The Tattoo Temple

Sculpting 360

Positive Phee

In The Moon Tattoo

Complexions Rx

Conjure Skin Therapies

Lash Lift San Diego ️

MODA Hair Design

Beauty by Dolly - Threading & Sugaring in Hillcrest, San Diego

Sutter Salon

The Blowdry Lounge

Less Is More

Palmer Skin

Sara Elizabeth Skincare

Spirit Tattoo

San Diego Body Sculpting

Ayurvida Wellness and Clinic

Goddess of Glow

Salon Symmetry

WILDE BEAUTY CO.

DeLuxe Beauty Bar

Lavish Aromatherapy

Beauty of Rio Studio

KIAMO SKIN – Scalp Treatments Keravive, Hydrafacial & Custom Facial treatments

KIT Aesthetics

The skin clinic SD

Cinful Skin

Saving Face

About Face

Inkfinite Artistry

LaserAway Hillcrest

Green + Anchor Luxury Hair Extensions Salon

Aaliyah's Beauty & Brows

Floyd's 99 Barbershop

Nite Owl Gallery Tattoo

Dermalilly Skincare

Glow and Co. San Diego

Model Call Salon

Dose of Esthetics

Lushful Aesthetics at Palmer Skin

Broken Heart Tattoo

Lash Therapy

Sacred Tiger Tattoo

Beauty Well Salons

Buju Tattoo

Garden by Salon on 30th

Inkedbloom Tattoo Studio

The Skin Craft

Isabela Skincare

Luco Hair & Skin Inc

Laura North Skincare

Days Esthetics

Elements Day Spa

Studio B

Wesley @ Salon Symmetry

The Beauty Bar at Spray Daze

Walter Todd Salon

Aesthetic Arts MD

Feel Good Skin

Luxe Beauty

Pure Skin Lounge

Sweet Essence