This place is definitely a better option for waxing than having them done in a dimly lit back corner of a nail salon by a woman who herself has pencil thin eyebrows (unless that's what you're looking for!) The salon is nice and the staff were friendly and welcoming on my first, walk-in visit just minutes before closing time on a Saturday. The eyebrow wax was aspain-free as it can be, and she took the time after to be sure to pluck any strays. I haven't had anything but eyebrows done, but would for sure give it a shot in the future -- reasonable prices, too! read more

They do a great job threading. I was happy w the results. The place is real drab and the staff is not very friendly. There was no one there and I ended up waiting for 10mins before they would even take me. This wouldn't be my first choice to go to but they did a good job on threading my eyebrows. read more

I'm really picky about my eyebrows and Ester at JJ Waxing consistently gets them right! All of the threading and waxing services I've had done here have been quick, (relatively) painless, and reasonably priced. read more

She double dips! I went in for a Brazilian; I should have stopped by Yelp before I went back.l For my whole wax, she only used one stick. I really wasn't watching at first, but when she was done, she only threw one stick away. For the cleanliness of the environment, I expected way better. This wasn't just your typically hole in the wall. The waxing was painless and she did a good job tweezing what the wax didn't get. But I will definitely not be back. Its just not hygienic for me; I'm going back to my $60 waxes. read more

I love JJ Waxing!!! I've only been coming here for about 6 months but every experience has been worthwhile. Neetu is so nice and very great at what she does! read more

Neetu saved my brows which means she basically saved my life. Phenomenal threading/clean-up job, and gave a great aloe brow massage afterwards. Thank you, Neetu! read more

I went here for an eyebrow wax. Backstory: A few months ago I allowed a nail tech to wax my eyebrows. (She was more persuasive than when she tries to get me to add a flower decal to my big toe.) Needless to say, I emerged with pencil thin eyebrows. I allowed them to grow out for two months, but when I could take it no longer I depended on yelp to steer me the right way. I walked in to JJ's around 5:30 and she was able to get me in that day. I told her that the last place had done them way to thin and asked if she could just clean them up conservatively. They are perfect!! And it was only $12 (without tip). Also, she didn't just apply lotion to reduce redness, it was as if she was giving me a little eyebrow/temple massage. I didn't feel like they were as red as they normally are. This will definitely be my new place to go for waxing. read more

I am obsessed of this place because of my sister! I have been a loyal customer for about 2 years now and this place has been on point since day one when I was a skeptical customer. Usually I just call, but recently I noticed you can make a reservation online through Yelp, so I decided to give it a shot for my most recent appointment. Easy breezy. I go here strictly for the bikini wax, so I can't vouch for the other services, but the staff is very professional and friendly. The place is very clean, and I watch them so I know they do NOT double dip which is very reassuring especially if you are getting a bikini wax. Overall love this place and definitely worth the trip. If I could leave a tip about going here especially for those that are new and still skeptical, I would say to try to go during their down time because I find the staff is more attentive and they don't rush and do a sloppy job. read more

Didn't make a reservation but the lady accepted my walk in. I only had to wait ten minutes for one person ahead of me getting a side wax. $12 for an eyebrow wax. She also threaded, plucked, and trimmed at no additional cost. She was very nice and professional. Cheap prices but excellent results. They offer face, arms, legs, and bikini waxing available. Also have services available to men. read more

Day before Thanksgiving and I needed the works in regards to becoming hairless. I hate to say it but I took after my father apparently because my face was in desperate need of some serious waxing :) No waiting I walked in and sat right in the chair. They were very nice and my face waxing was quick. I think she did a great job getting all the little fine hairs however I thought I have had better eyebrow waxing. For the price I will definitely go back. They were friendly and I felt very comfortable. I am definitely going to make another trip to JJ it was worth it. read more

I think i chose the wrong place for my first brazilian. I knew it was to be painful, but not this painful! It was worse than getting a tattoo. The only good thing was that it went by quickly and it was alot cheaper than most places. The lady that did my brazilian missed alot of hairs. I couldn't even tweeze them, it would have taken me a good half hour or so. I also bled alot. I think I'm traumatized. Sorry if this review was too much info, but I just wanted to be helpful to anybody that comes here for a brazilian. read more

This is my new favorite waxing place. I've been to many places in the city and never really found one that fits me well. I'm not really high maintenance when it comes to eyebrows, but I do want a place with people who are friendly and efficient. I made an appointment at noon on Saturday and had no problem parking on the street right in front of the store. I was the only one there when I walked in, but the owner confirmed my appointment, and went right to work. She didn't say much, which is fine with me. She was done about 15 minutes later...but not before she massaged my forehead and eyebrow area, which was relaxing. You can't beat the $11.00 price and the awesome service. I will definitely be back! read more

The best threading and waxing ever!! Neetu was so thorough and gentle, she really knows how to deliver perfect eyebrows. I am very picky and she made me feel so relaxed & I knew I was in great hands. The place was clean with easy off-street meter parking. I walked in and was able to be assisted immediately on a Saturday at noon. The secret is out that JJ is the best value in Chicago, so happy about this great location in Lincoln Park. read more

Neetu has been the only person allowed to touch my brows for years, and I will continue to come here for her! The service is fast and efficient, yet they take the time to make you feel relaxed and at ease the entire time. I can't recommend this place more! read more

Update** Went back for a brazilian wax and will not go anywhere else!! I put an hour on the meter (unsure of how long it would take since it was my first time at this location) and I was in and out in under 20 min!! she was very quick and thorough. i'm not sure about the other review saying she double dipped the applicator sticks back into the wax each time, but everything seemed really clean to me. when she was done, she went back and tweezed any hairs she missed. awesome job, and great price too! Do yourself a favor and make her your new waxing/threading place. totally worth it. read more

I make a special trip from Logan Square to go to this lady for my brows. I have crazy eyebrows and it is hard for me to find that special someone who knows how to reign in the madness. She is so unphased. Waxing or threading- she can do it all, and $12 for brows is a great deal! If you need chatty or overtly friendly, you may want to look for another place. She is very quiet and doesn't say a whole lot. Personally I kind of like the quiet but not everyone does. read more

I went to JJ waxing first time yesterday for a Chest and Stomach wax. I was impressed by the great reviews on Yelp and they came to be true. Esther is great with waxing and she knows it well. I was very concerned of the pain while waxing as this was my second time. Chest waxing is painful as there is soft skin around the stomach, but Esther made it less painful. She was also very quick so the whole pain experience was over in a few minutes. The cost is lower than other well rated places on Yelp. She was very flexible with the appointment. I got the time on the same day and when I called to delay it by a few minutes, Esther accomodated me. The place is also very clean and fresh. Overall I had a great experience and would definitely go back in a couple of months. read more

This review is for the Full Brazilian waxing. I haven't been to JJ Waxing for the last two to three years because I live in the northern suburbs, but my return has left me happy as always with the service. I don't know if everyone knows, but JJ Waxing is having a summer special promotion until July 3rd: 20% off all services. My $40 Full Brazilian wax ended up being just $32, can't beat that!! Here's a new thing about their business: you can now book your appointment online. When you click the BOOK NOW 24/7 button, it'll take you to a screen with three tabs: Services, book 24/7, and gift certificates. If you click, book 24/7, it'll ask in drop-down lists what services you want done, preference in esthetician or service provider, and which dates work for you. I'm not sure how far the dates go, but I just checked if they had any open availabilities for next Friday, and they do. However, you need to sign up for an account through the online booking service to confirm the appointment. You can always call to see if they have any other time slots are available that are not listed on the booking service. As per my last review in 2013, Esther is my go-to esthetician. She's simply the best and she's quick and efficient. She is just the sweetest lady and she hasn't changed a bit since the last time I was here. She keeps a conversation with you, so the ambience doesn't become awkward (I mean you are spending some quality time with an esthetician to deal with the lady business). I booked my appointment online today for a Full Brazilian at 3:30PM and I finished at 3:45PM. JJ Waxing is my go-to for Brazilian waxes because even without promotions, you cannot beat the prices compared to most businesses. read more

I stopped here 6 weeks ago to get my eyebrows threaded. I had to wait about 15 minutes before Neetu was able to see me but it was worth the wait! I have very thin eyebrows but she was able to do magic! She also told me that I would need to come back in 6 weeks (for proper shaping and growth) instead of my usual....finding a random place and getting my brows every few months or so. I've been getting my eyebrows done sporadically since I was 15 and no one has ever told me I need to keep up with the maintenance until I found her! I returned a few days ago (scheduled an appointment!)and not only did she remember me but we had a nice conversation and she also offered to keep my punch card there with her bc I lost my first one! She is very sweet and I will definitely be a returning customer! read more

Love Esther! Great place, clean. This place is not a spa, but you're not paying spa prices so who cares - I don't need to pay $20 more for some dim lights and plants. I've get both brazillian and eyebrow wax. read more

Neetu is the best ! She always takes her time to make sure my brows look perfect !! I love how clean the space is and a great price for the services. I always leave feeling so put together and glamorous! I would absolutely recommend her eyebrow threading and upper lip waxing ! You won't be disappointed !! read more

Its good, just not great anymore. She has some new staff and I just feel like they do the minimum to get the job done. I just get my eyebrows threaded and the last time, she scalped me...I didnt know this was possible with threading. I can cover it with coverup, but not the point. Also, I feel like she kind of skirted around the outsides and I still have some stray hairs out there. I can never see when I am there. I guess I should just ask them to do the side area again. Its cheap as heck and she does a great job...some of the staff is better than others. read more

First time there, needed a quick wax and they took care of me! They give you options of what type of wax you prefer or you can just do a mix of both like I did. Neetu was great. She was quick and gave good conversation! Would definitely recommend it. read more

Great service. I will Definitely coming back :) I am happy I found this great and Affordable Waxing place. read more

This review is only for facial waxing! I've been going here for over a year now to get my eyebrows done. The staff is so nice and very attentive. I ask them to wax, but they usually end up threading and tweezing afterward too. This shows me that they're really paying attention to detail. I have been to a few other places, but am never as satisfied as when I go to JJ. Bonus: they just started doing a rewards program, so depending on the service you get, there's a free service after so many. Pretty awesome since it's already really reasonable. read more

I've been coming to this place for 4 years and I love it. It's always my go-to for brows and waxing. I've never made an appointment but I've never had to wait too long when I just walk-in. The place is very clean and they even provide magazines for you while you wait. They also have punch cards which are great. I've gotten a couple free services due to this card! The prices are reasonable and they always do a very thorough job. Especially with my brows, I love them so much every time I get them threaded. They keep my shape but just clean everything up which is exactly what I want. The staff are very friendly and even though I don't come in too often they always remember me and our conversations. Since I don't like pain too much, having a convo and a personable relationship with the staff makes it all the easier to get waxed! I'm a regular now and I recommend this place to all my friends! read more

This is my new place for eyebrows! I came in based on a recommendation from a friend (and great yelp reviews) and she corrected a MAJOR hack-job done by a newbie at my regular place. I loved it so much I've officially switched! Only one woman here so you don't have to worry about coming in on "the right day" to get the person you like! My friend raved about the brazilian she got as well--cheaper than other places! read more

Pros: *The price, $47 for a brazilian + eyebrow wax. You just can't beat that. *No double dipping *I was in and out in 20 minutes for those 2 waxes! That was the fastest Brazilian I've ever had (though a little brutal it was so quick) *Job well done, and she tweezed any strays Cons: *The brazilian was done first and then I had to lay there half naked while she did my eyebrows. Would have been nice to just throw my undies and pants back on before. I'm not a prude but it was slightly awkward. *You need to pay $10 extra for the backside. Bottom line: I'll be back. read more

Ester at JJ Waxing is the best in the business. I have experimented with a handful of other places, and none compare to her skills. The place itself is nice and clean. They have private rooms for more intimate hair removal. I personally just get eyebrows threaded and lip waxed. You really don't need an appointment, but calling a few minutes ahead never hurts. They are super friendly. They'll be calling you by first name in no time. I used to pay only about $11 for both services. Now I pay $22; however, this is still pretty cheap. At the end of your wax/thread, she will go through with a tweezer and pluck any little hairs she may have missed. She also gives you this mini head massage that is so nice! read more

A great place and Great DEAL! I am hesitant to write a review bc I dont want this place being booked up all the time. Its a small waxing salon, they do a great job and its super affordable. What else can I say ? read more

Neetu is great and FAST! I was in a bind as I'm visiting Chicago and didn't have a large window of time to get a Brazilian wax before the 4th of July holiday. She took me right away made it as painless and professional as possible. The salon is super clean and organized. I definitely recommend coming here for your waxing needs! read more

All hail the threading queen. Melissa is the best! She does a such a good job matching the shape of your brow to your face. She's fantastic.

Top 3 eyebrow wax I've ever gotten!! I just tried this place out and I will now be coming here exclusively to get my eyebrows done with Esther: she took the time to wax, trim and pluck to perfection - seriously amazing!! I have bushy brows and she left them thick but beautiful :) read more

Neetu is the only one I trust with my brows and Brazilian waxes. She does great! She's such a hard worker and she's always so nice. :)

Neetu is hands down amazing! She takes her time but works very efficiently. She makes you feel comfortable and welcoming. The place itself is very clean and they're on time with their appointments. This is my go to place :) read more

After looking at numerous "eyebrow threading" places on Yelp, I finally decided to go to JJ Waxing due to the awesome reviews. I called and there was same-day availability, which is always great. The salon was very clean and cute. There was soothing music and the owner was very nice. I believe she is Korean (not that this really matters, but it was just an observation that I made) and she smiled a lot. I told her that it was my first time having my eyebrows threaded (she offers waxing too) and asked if it will hurt a lot. She said the first time will hurt a little bit. However, it wasn't bad at all maybe because I'm used to the pain from waxing. It was actually even a little comfortable, as weird as that may sound. After threading my brows, she put a large & lighted magnifying glass over my face and diligently plucked away any strays. She even gave me an eyebrow massage! Yes, I would go back. Eyebrow threading/waxing: $12 read more

Don't go here if you want sanitary waxing! I made an appointment last night for a Brazilian and a b&b. I'm pregnant, so I'm very careful when I get a wax to ensure that the company, as a policy, does not dip the wax applicator sticks back in to the wax after applying wax to someone. This is a disgusting way of spreading germs, especially in that area. Anyway, after reading reviews saying she was clean and sanitary, I figured this meant she had a "no double-dipping policy." I came to find out that her prices were only low because she double dipped into the wax pot with the same stick, and if I wanted her to use a fresh stick each time, this would cost me extra. If I wanted her to use a new wax pot that no one's used before, this would also cost me extra. I left without any service. Sometimes you get what you pay for, and this is one of those instances. I wasn't willing to risk mine and my baby's health to save $20. read more

Have been coming here for 3+ years and will not trust my eyebrows with anyone other than Esther! She is a true master of her craft, and super patient with her clients. Prices are very reasonable and they offer a punch card/loyalty program resulting in a free service. You can also conveniently book appointments online! read more

Reasonable price, Esther is very quick and efficient. Was in and out in 10 min. Will be definitely coming back. Also they have a punch card so when you do 5 services the 6th one is free . Great find! read more

JJ waxing is my favorite place for my waxing services in Chicago because Neetu and her staff are friendly, offer a variety of services, and are super flexible with scheduling appointments. Additionally, the waxing and threading services I receive, I have had amazing results. The studio environment is welcoming, calming, and relaxing. read more