The first thing you’ll notice when you meet Gordana Tirnanic, the co-owner of Ici Paris Skin Care Clinic & Spa, is that her skin is flawless. But it wasn’t always that way. “I had severe acne as a teenager,” she explains. “What got me into aesthetics was my own issue with my skin.”
Growing up in her native country, former Yugoslavia (now Serbia), Gordana found there were limited skincare options so she had to take matters into her own hands. “I would go to the drugstore and buy things like salicylic acid,” she recalls. “I would mix it with lemon and other natural ingredients to make a mask to work on my scarring and acne.”
Gordana decided she wanted to help others with their skin too. She studied aesthetics in college and arrived in Canada as a European-trained practitioner in 1982. Her home was around the corner from Ici Paris, and she would often go there for her own facials and pedicures. It wasn’t too long before she found her professional home there, too – in 1992, the original owner wanted to retire, so Gordana bought the business. “Working here was my destiny,” says Gordana, who has been running the business ever since. And it paid off – thanks to the team’s hard work, Ici Paris earned the Top Choice Award for Best Beauty Spa 2017 in Toronto.
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When I decided to get rid of excess hair I did my research and found Ici Paris skin care clinic to be among most reputable. My laser technician was Lia. I had an extensive consultation with her. I felt comfortable and very pleased with results of the treatmen.Most advanced technology was used to treat my condition. The atmosphere at clinic is very relaxing and pleasant. Lia I also did cavitation to improve body contours and fantastic facials. Brought in my daughter, she also had great experience
Business Reply October 15, 2018
Thank you for this 5 Star review. We are very happy that you and your daughter are satisfied with the results from your treatments and of course your in-depth consultation with Lia--she is a professional. We appreciate the time you took to share your pleasant experience with others. We look forward to seeing you soon.
The staff is incredible, the products are top of the line, the facials really leave a lasting glow and this is the reason I come back time after time. Super!
My daughter recommended Ici Paris to me a few months ago. I was skeptical at first as she has tried multiple treatments at various SPAs and clinics in the GTA but the results werent great. However, two months into her treatments at ICI Paris I began to see various changes. Her skin was clear, healthy, blemish free, and her scars significantly diminished. I booked an appointment and a few treatments and the results have been great! Im very satisfied with the results!
Had an incredible experience at Ici Paris where I enjoyed the Delarom Age Defying Facial. Everyone was so kind and hospitable and took the time to welcome me and make me feel extremely comfortable and at ease. The facial itself showed immediate results with the extractions and was relaxing. I'm excited for my next visit!
I went to Ici Paris as part of an organized group spa session, and from the moment we walked in we were greeted very welcomingly. They had refreshments available for us as we waited which was nice. The facility is top-notch, very clean and modern looking. I got a facial which was a very sensory experience. There was very relaxing music on and the scents of the products used throughout the facial were absolutely lovely. They also give you a shoulder massage which I thought was amazing! My favouri
A friend referred me to this place and I'm so glad she did! I treated myself to a facial at Ici Paris and I was delighted with the result! I left feeling refreshed and relaxed. The staff is very sweet and helpful. My esthetician, Lia, was such a pleasure! She assessed my skin's needs and gave me tips on a specific treatment that would work for my skin. Mareena, the head esthetician and owner, offered me a free assessment where she'd also give me tips on nutrition that would help my skin. Sold!
A great place when knowledgeable staff and a relaxing and inviting atmosphere! The facial I got was great and my skin looked and felt great! I totally recommend this little gem of a place!
Ici Paris is the best place to go for all your skin care needs. From the minute you walk in the door, a feeling of peace and calm washes over you. All the ladies who work there are very welcoming, and make you feel right at home. I've had several services there, all with Zora, and she is fantastic. She makes product recommendations for your skin type, but never pressures you into buying something. I've never been disappointed by any of my visits to Ici Paris, and would recommend Zora!
I have been a client of Ici Paris since 1981 and highly recommend their spa. I go for my seasonal facial with Tanya and it's always relaxing, even blissful. Ici Paris has a wide variety of treatments and services available - they always have the latest technology and their staff is professional, experienced and well-trained. Ici Paris is my 'go-to' urban oasis. They also carry a wide range of top-notch product lines and provide samples to try before purchasing.
I have had several services at Ici Paris and have to say thank-you for such wonderful service and to let you know how happy I am with the everything - the skin consultation from Gordana, the laser hair removal session with Iliki, the facial from Haldja, and the products recommended by all including Vesna. I love the true European approach and expertise - no-one does it better! And I can actually see a difference in my skin after the facials and in particular I love the Yonka serum - someone actually complimented me on my skin about a week after i started using it! As soon as you walk in the staff is gracious, and in particular Kristina is always so welcoming! I can't say enough about these ladies! If you haven't yet gone in and tried their services, do so, you won't regreat it!!
I first went to Ici Paris 20 years ago when I was desperate for hair removal from my chin. At the time I had been going elsewhere for electrolysis with no results and I was looking for a solution. A friend recommended Aleki at Ici Paris. Aleki was amazing!! I went once a week for several weeks ,she got rid of the hair on my chin and they never came back. I was so thrilled that I have been recommending Aleki to many people. She is extremely experienced, thorough and detailed in her work. Very importantly she really cares about her clients and makes me feel very comfortable. I highly recommend Aleki at Ici Paris.
I am what one might call a pretty low maintenance type when it comes to skincare. I use nice products but never had a facial in my life! I was actually afraid to have one and never really understood why they were needed. Then the mid forties hit and it finally started to show -my pores were bigger and my face was just looking sad so I took the plunge at ici paris. I am so glad I did. The free consultation really did it for me - no obligation and a real assessment of just how much damage my skin had . I was relieved that I was actually in good shape and enjoyed a wonderful relaxing facial - no idea what was in it because it was customized to my skin , but afterwards my face glowed and was so soft! The effects lasted for a long time and I received great advice how to better care for it -realistic advice based on my lifestyle not if I had a spare 3 hours everyday. I have now had my 2nd facial and I am a convert. I would definitely recommend the team at Ici Paris - very old school European trained - no injections! Their motto I found out later is to make you look 10 years younger without surgery or no injections. Indeed.
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