10/10 Experience! Anita is absolutely amazing! From the moment I walked in, she made me feel comfortable and completely at ease. She's the perfect balance of professional and personable, you can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and takes pride in her work. The quality of her waxing is excellent. She's thorough, gentle, and incredibly skilled. Everything is done with precision and care, and the results are always flawless. She's also very knowledgeable and gives thoughtful recommendations for treatments based on your skin and needs, which I really appreciate. It never feels pushy just helpful and informative. Her space is clean, hygienic, and welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better. I can confidently say I will never, ever go anywhere else. If you're looking for someone who is talented, professional, kind, and truly knows what she's doing, Anita is your girl. Highly recommend! read more

I'm so glad I found Anita. I visited the salon on the weekend for a brow wax and she is one of the loveliest and most skilled technicians I have ever met. Anita goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable, and makes sure to discuss your goals prior to waxing. I also love that there is ample parking nearby. I can see myself becoming a regular customer! read more

Anita is the best! She is so friendly and always puts me at ease during my waxes. I've been going to her monthly for the past 2 years and love how clean, modern, and efficient her studio is. Anita is also super thorough and she shapes my brows so nicely. It's easy to book online and there is also easy parking once you get there. She also just renovated her studio too! read more

Had a waxing today and Anita was super friendly and gentle! I felt like I was in great hands of an old friend. Seriously very warm and efficient. She was awesome and I'll def be going back. read more

I've been coming here for many years now. I always walk out of there very pleased with the service ! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. read more

10/10 service! Anita is so friendly, professional and skilled! When I saw her I joked with her that waxes were more painful than childbirth.. but she proved me wrong. Everything went smoothly and it was over so quick! Anita distracted me with conversation and put me completely at ease. Thanks again Anita! read more

Loved my first appt w Anita. Super friendly and kind, and very meticulous. Loved how she shaped my eyebrows and I didn't even say how I wanted them done haha. She just laid me down and shaped it best! Would def recommend read more

Anita is great!! First time there today, and she helped my eyebrows!! I will definitely be back.

Excellent! Professional. Speedy & Clean Not painful at all. Very knowledgeable. Place is clean, parking easy and booking is efficient. read more

Alright, this was my first time getting waxed ANYWHERE "down there," so this review is for first timers! Believe me, I was terrified. My friends had convinced me I was about to meet hell. I fully expected to cry, not out of fear, but as a raw, physiological reaction to what I was about to put my hoo-ha through. Well, I didn't cry. Actually, I laughed the entire time! And I was cursing my friends for making me sweat bullets the night before. Don't get me wrong, my first brazilian wasn't painless, but I think my first lip wax was worse? My lip wax made me tear up. My brazilian with Anita? No tears whatsoever. I'd read the raving reviews about Anita's magical, painless touch. I was pretty sure that magic wouldn't work on me because, well, I'm me. I'm not "like" the women who get waxed all the time. I don't know a thing about waxing. I certainly don't have years of built-up pain tolerance on my side. And I'm going for a brazilian?!? A brazilian, people! It was comical in my eyes. But lo and behold, I think some magic happened on that waxing table, because it wasn't THAT bad. Honestly. And Anita was so kind! She handled my nerves like a champ and explained everything she was doing in such a reassuring, calming way. Before we started, I warned her that I might scream on the table, and she sweetly gave me the grace to do so should I have felt called to. But I didn't. No crying, no screaming. Just nervous laughter. (I do think I use humor to cope with physical discomfort, so when it came to the more sensitive areas, let's just say I said pretty some funny things. And Anita just laughed along with me, which I totally appreciated lol). So there we have it! First brazilian done. Thank you, Anita, for making it a rather funny and surprisingly doable experience! read more

I am super picky about my eyebrows. When my eyebrow lady retired last year, I panicked. I tried several aestheticians before I found Anita at Above & Below... can I just say THANK YOU YELP for leading me to her. I have finally found someone who knows how to do my brows the way I want, works quickly/efficiently, is super personable, offers standard pricing, and has free parking!!! The personable factor is key especially for brazilian waxing to minimize the awkwardness. Her scheduling system is also super easy as it's online. It's a win all around. She is on maternity leave until September 2019 ! read more

Anita at Above and Below in Belmont is the person you want to see if you need any waxing done. She is professional, fast and extremely good at her job. She is unfailingly kind, and empathetic and fantastic. She has many times created time for me at the very last minute, the message on her work phone is not false in any way. She is trustworthy, honest and a genuinely wonderful woman. Look no further for your waxing needs. read more

Anita is such a sweet person. She made the whole process painless. I would definitely recommend visiting her studio. 10/10 would come back again. read more

That was my first time ever getting waxed. I am so fortunate to give a shot to Above & Below! Such a bless that we have Anita in our neighborhood! Highly recommend her professional services. I wish I could upload a pic to show you how smooth and clean i got! read more

Have you ever looked forward to a waxing appt? I mean, really?? Because I go to Above & Below, and I do! Anita's work is on point. I like going to beauty specialists and say, "Please do what you do best." I don't want to over think it because I'm not always clued in on the latest trends. It's been 5+ years I've been seeing Anita, and I know I'm in safe (minimal pain!) and exceptional (on-trend always) hands without question. Anita is so personable, thoughtful, and considerate of her clients. For instance, when I had a baby, she made sure I knew that it was a welcome place to bring my baby with me so I wouldn't have to find childcare just to get waxed. I mean...she gets it. Her website allows me to make appts on my own time (I have booked plenty appts at 1am when I think of it), and I can text her to get added to a waiting list for cancelations. It's a seamless boutique operation that I recommend to my very best of friends, and now you too! Thank you, Anita! read more

TLDR; this might be the first time in my life that I love EVERYTHING about BOTH of my brows! My threading esthetician moved away and recommended Anita to me. I'd never had anything but threading prior to this appointment so I didn't know what to expect, so I booked a "brow design" from the menu for my first visit. Anita spent a few minutes studying my face and brows and talking to me about what I wanted for my feral COVID brows. I'd lost all semblance of eyebrow shape/form during WFH this past year, and my brows were an Einstein-y mess! In just a few minutes my brows (and face) were transformed! I'd asked for a natural look (thick as possible) with clean lines and that's exactly what I got. Anita is extremely detail oriented and she went over them several times to make sure they were completely tidied up, she even left a few individual hairs and instructed me to leave them as this is where growth needs to occur for an even better shape in the future. She used a combination of wax, tweezers and scissors and she did so without causing *any* pain/trauma to my skin. SUPER impressed by her expertise! Easy parking behind the building and the studio is really cute, spotlessly clean and relaxed. Anita is gracious and accommodating...I'm so happy that I found her! read more

All hail Anita! She makes getting a Brazilian quick, relatively painless, and might I even say..enjoyable? You can tell she really knows what she's doing. The movies she plays are a nice touch to distract you from the hair being ripped out of your nether regions, if her upbeat personality and quirky sense of humor aren't enough. Y'all know I'm an awkward turtle but we always find something to talk about. I feel like I'm just catching up with a girlfriend who just happens to be an amazing esthetician :) Sometimes I feel like she could be a therapist too, she's that great of a talker and listener. LOL. If you don't look forward to your next waxing appointment, I highly recommend Anita! She'll do the trick ;) read more

I arrived at Above & Below for my first appointment and Anita was finishing up with her first customer. She got started on me right away and was sensitive to the fact that I was in a time crunch. I take a little time to warm up to new people, but Anita was friendly as ever. We chatted about kitties and traffic and my tattoo. She totally got me comfortable and the waxing, well, it was as close to PAINLESS as I could hope for! Plus, she was so efficient, she got me out with enough extra time to write up this review. Go to Anita, she is a lovely person and an excellent kitty groomer ;) read more

I rarely give 5 stars but Anita is AWESOME. She is super friendly and professional. Using schedulecity makes it so easy to find a time with her as well. HIGHLY recommend Anita! read more

Can't say enough good things about Anita + Above and Below! She shapes eyebrows beautifully, and the waxing is seriously almost painless. In all the years I've been getting waxed, it's easily the best experience I've ever had. Anita is also a lovely person, and always makes me feel comfortable. *Highly* recommend. read more

To prep for my well deserved European vacation I made an appt here to get my back waxed and the service was 5 star. Owner was very professional and we had great conversation. It's my new go to place being my other salon had closed. Again thanks so much for everything. read more

Anita is a sweetheart and this place is a hidden gem! I've been getting brazilian's for about 5-6 years now, and it would be safe to say that I've tried about 12-18 places up to date. I've only been happy enough with 2 waxers to continue going back. My first love was Tracy at Hair Help in Potrero Hill, but she was too far away for me when I moved to the Davis/Sacramento area. It made it hard for me to come back. In Davis, I found my second love Angel at European Wax Center. She, was also too far for me once I moved back to San Francisco. It is safe to say that I found my third love, Anita at Above & Below! It's been a long time, and I have livingsocial to thank for this new found relationship. Since I left Angel at EWC, I have been hoping around from place to place. I've experienced decent places, but not AWESOME places for me to return to. Anita was accommodating with my schedule, and she was able to schedule me via text! What a convenience! Parking is easy; right in the back of this little center. Do not be fooled like I was; I thought that the back door was the entrance because it had a sign right there. Walk on over to the front, and you'll see the cute little reception area. When you go into the work area, its super cute and kept clean. It's always nerve racking when a place has good reviews, but you don't know who you'e going to get as your service provider. This is a one-woman-show, so Anita is the do it all girl! She does skin care along with waxing services. And apparently, something called sugaring, which I did not know about until my visit with her. She uses soft wax, and explained why it is better for Asian skin. She definitely pays attention to to detail, and will bust out the tweezers for what the wax can't pick up. I'm always a chicken when it comes to brazilians, but the pain was actually semi-bearable! What's even more amazing was the eye brow waxing! She spent so much time on them, even though I get them done regularly and tjhey did not need a lot of work. She also added some brow powder/color to it afterwards, so they would look nicer. AMAZING pampering experience. She charges $25 for first time brows, and $20 for upkeep. Her brazilians are I believe $45, and $39 for return visits. The way she builds up her client base is by giving them a great job, and not taking tip when they come back in 4-6 weeks! Is that not insane or what!? She said she'd much rather make it more affordable, and for them to return than to take the tip. Anita really enjoys what she does, and you can tell! As soon as I got out to the parking lot and into my car, I texted her to schedule my next appointment. So it's safe to say that I found my girl. In search no more! WHOOT WHOOT! read more

I am so happy I found Anita! We just moved to the area and I was in need of finding a new place to go for my brazilians and other waxing needs. I came across her business on yelp and glad I gave her a try. Her studio is easy to find on Ralston. Street parking. It's super cute and she's so friendly and awesome! She's so talkative and funny and I loved chatting with her! Her waxing service was nice and quick and she did an amazing job. Almost painless ;) I would definitely recommend Above & Below Skin Studio for your skin needs. The prices are very reasonable too! Thanks Anita! read more

Thank the Lord I have found Anita Lo! After, what, 7 years of never getting my eyebrows waxed or shaped, you can imagine how much hair I unknowingly tweezed off and how weird my brows looked. Brows are everything to a person's face, so I finally decided to turn to my Yelpers for some help and I am so happy that i trusted Anita with my brows. She has a clean studio right on Ralston with parking in the back. When I went, it was just her and her clients so it's very intimate and quiet. Anita did a fantastic job on my eyebrows, and I cannot wait to get my touch up before I leave town. Her prices seem average, and I want to try her facials too! read more

This is a long overdue review for A&B since I've been getting brazilians here on a pretty consistent basis for a few months now. Needless to say, Anita is great. She's fast, detailed (I'm sorry she has to get so close to my crotch but love the fact she takes tweezers out to complete the job), and friendly while being professional. I struggle to remember the name of her business because it's really just her doing everything. One woman show, so you're guaranteed consistent quality each time! She takes credit card via Square, doesn't take tip, and can schedule appoinments via text. Plus she's conveniently located on Ralston right off El Camino with parking in the back. Making it so easy to get my brazilians done is what keeps me coming back. read more

I moved to Belmont a little over a year ago & had still been going WAYYY out of my way to Mountain View for my waxing needs. What can I say, change is hard for me. Perhaps I'm neurotic but I always have anxiety when I move & undergo the task of finding a new place for my leg/bikini waxing. Enter Anita at Above & Below. I've been a mile down the road from this little gem of a place for a year??!? I'm a moron. -Chic clean little studio. -Anita is extremely thorough & fast, making it as painless as possible. And I mean tweezer thorough. -Very reasonable prices. Very. -Easy to schedule appointments. She also has online & text scheduling (BIG plus if you are trying to schedule something after hours). -Easy to park. It's Belmont. -And just a bonus...Anita is friendly & quite funny. It makes the whole I-have-my-pants-off experience more comfortable. *sigh* I've been coming here for about 4 months. Love it! Eeepp what am I going to do when I move again? read more

Let me start off by saying I don't review anything unless it's outstanding. This place is really a gem! I went in for a Brazilian wax and eyebrow wax and became a loyal customer. I am very picky with waxing and know how un comfortable a Brazilian can be. But Anita made it a breeze she made me feel like she's known me for years she kept me laughing and talking the whole time not to mention the incredible work she does and how knowledgeable about skin she is! She is also a master eye brow shaper and waxer, you can get a wax anywhere but not anywhere can shape eyebrows properly, or make a Brazilian a breeze I had a wonderful experience and would recommend this place to everyone! Anita is great and this place is amazing! read more

I moved to the area 7 months ago and can you believe I've procrastinated this long to find someone to do my eyebrows?! Disgraceful! I finally started researching everybody in the area on Yelp with the keyword "eyebrows." (Pro tip: Do that kind of search on a desktop/laptop rather than a mobile phone because it will let you search within reviews.) There are a lot of great reviews in the area, but Anita seemed to stand out among Yelpers. I also was impressed with how easy it was to book an appointment through her website. I would much rather choose a date and book on my own than call someone up. I love that. Anyway, I went on Friday, and Anita is everything everyone is saying. She took care to ask me if I wanted to keep the fullness I have in my eyebrows (which I did) or if I wanted them to be thin (which I didn't). She had a very gentle way with the wax and the plucking. She was conversational and super sweet throughout the session. I left feeling like, gosh, this woman is awesome, professional and my eyebrows look 8,000 times better. read more

Not that Anita needs more positive reviews, but here goes another one. My friend recommended Anita and I am glad I followed the recommendation. I had my first Brazilian this morning, and I cannot believe how comfortable she made me feel and how efficient and great she is. I should add that I am pregnant, so overall not incredibly flexible or comfortable in my own skin, but she made it all so easy and painless. She also did an awesome job on my eyebrows a couple weeks ago. I am never going anywhere else. I am truly grateful, and definitely going back. I highly recommend her. read more

A&B is practically down the street from my house and for the life of me I couldn't figure why I hadn't found it on Yelp before. Then Anita tells me she opened last Oct and then it all became clear - last Oct was around the last time I got a Brazilian/looked for an aesthetician. It is now June. Yeah. Anyway, the place is a little gem. It's neat, orderly, all the equipment looks very new, and most importantly, it's CLEAN. Anita herself is awesome--she'll put you right at ease and she's extremely knowledgeable about her trade (tip: ask her how to prevent ingrown hairs, it makes SO MUCH SENSE). Surprisingly, Anita doesn't accept tip for Brazilian waxing services...she can explain why. But that makes her rates super reasonable, considering she uses excellent products and procedures. I've finally found my go-to girl for waxing and I can't believe the studio's so close to me! Will definitely come back to try out the facial. read more

Went to this salon for the first time today and it's safe to say that I'm never going anywhere else for waxing again. Anita was great and makes you feel at ease. The salon is clean and there's even the most adorable little dog to greet you! Very great experience. read more

Above & Below - Waxing Near Me - Belmont, California

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This is the studio for all of your waxing and skin care needs! I've been seeing Anita for close to 10 years. She is meticulous, highest grade quality ingredients and ultimate professional. Recently, Liz has joined the studio. Liz is so kind and warm, she offers facials with organic ingredients and will tend to your waxing needs with absolute professionalism as well. The studio itself is a so chic yet comforting all at once. I ALWAYS feel at home, deeply cared for and never rushed. I am always made to feel #1 when with Anita and Liz D. Highly recommend! Been my ONLY go to for 10 years. Says a lot about the level of care and aesthetic results. read more

Anita is seriously the best! I had never gotten a Brazilian before and she made my first time super easy. It wasn't awkward at all having a stranger wax my lady bits LOL :) If you need a good waxing place please go here! She's affordable, sweet and does a great job! read more

The 5 star reviews are absolutely justified. Started to come here for Brazilian wax and eyebrow wax. 5 stars for ease of appointment (online) 5 stars for easy access and parking 5 stars for Anita's friendliness and overall skills 5 stars for affordability I'm usually in and out of there in 15 minutes for a Brazilian wax. So 5 stars for overall experience read more

Above and Below is amazing! I had such an amazing experience with Anita! I've tried other places for waxing services and Above and Below is hands down the best! I drove out to Belmont from Daly City because of the Yelp reviews. It was well worth it! The location is small, cute, and CLEAN. It's decorated in soothing colors, has soft music, and simple pieces of art. The waxing room itself is clean and Anita changes the paper in front of you. The room is private, small, cute, and welcoming. Her station is organized and clean. Anita is super friendly!!! Wow! She was so naturally friendly, very genuine young woman. She made me feel super comfortable! She was very professional as well. She took her time and made it as painless as it could be. She was engaging me in conversation and we were in deep girl talk! I felt so at ease, despite the little pain. I am very happy with the results! I am even considering getting this service more often because in comparison to other places, Above and Below is great! Who knew you could walk out of a wax, looking forward to the next one??!! Anita has changed my negative scary feelings about this particular service and I feel a little boost of confidence her and I discussed! I will make the trip out to Belmont again and hopefully soon! Thank you Anita! I will recommend you to my friends and family. Oh and the parking is free and easy! She also responds via text or email quickly. Anita has a self service reservation that's convenient and simple. Her prices are fair and her check out process is quick for the girl on the move. read more

I not sure what going on but it is really hard to make appointment at this b business I tried to make appointment on the schedule app. on the site but it says limited availability. I left two messages with the studio along with a text messages but no reply. I wonder if this studio still in business? read more

it is not easy to get undressed and let just anyone wax your parts. Anita makes you feel comfortable and has a little TV playing to distract you from the pain. Also she has two different types of waxes she selects from based on your skin and hair type. I love this option since most places only have one type of wax available. You can also request the type of wax if you're used to one or the other. She also puts pressure on the area she just waxed which helps reduce the pain. I'm not sure why every aesthetician doesn't do this!!! The only thing I would suggest for improvements is providing something to freshen up before she gets started. When I first came here she made appointments by phone and via text message. So convenient! I have a lot of trouble remembering and finding time during working hours to call and make appointments. Text makes it so much easier and faster for me. When I went to schedule my next appointment she now has a website up that is super easy to use and schedule appointments. If those times don't work for you she can customize time slots for you. I also love that she is open later into the evening. Since I work in Oakland, it is really hard to find places that are open past 5:00pm! Her services are very very well priced! Great service and good price seems to be a rarity these days. This will be my new waxing spot! read more

Came here for the second time and this time not only for a wax but also for a facial. Anita is very meticulous, does a thorough job on the wax and the facial was just a little time in heaven. During the facial you lay very comfortable with covers on you and a thing under your knees so you lay comfortable. She only talks to you when necessary so you can relax when she is doing the facial. The massage was so good! This was the first time I ever left a salon after a facial with my hair NOT all greasy and messed up! She makes sure there are no oils getting into your hair when she is doing her thing. She is proud of her salon and lives up to the expectations of her clients! Go get pampered! read more

I had an amazing experience with Anita! She's incredibly knowledgeable and is amazing at what does. I felt very welcomed and as a first timer with sugaring, she took the time to walk me through the process. I've already booked another appointment! I highly recommend anyone and everyone to go to Anita! read more

Anita took me as a walk-in on a Monday, when she was fully booked, because I didn't plan ahead and was having a wax "emergency", lol. She was kind, friendly, professional, quick and painless! Amazing, I will be back. read more