I love Tammy. The best value for a Brazilian in the city. The reviews that laud her meticulousness are right. She has an adroit attention to detail and any errant hair is no match. Sometimes I wish she weren't so thorough because I'm not trying to be a vagina model but I appreciate her efforts. She doesn't double dip into wax and is unfazed by any...situation. Come here if you want a thorough, judgement-free wax Yes, she answers the phone and sometimes has another lady sitting in on my wax. She's a busy lady running her own business; let her take the call! Also, she has been dialing back on her work load (I think she's had some health issues unfortunately) so I think she's training people to maintain the caliber of waxing that her customers are accustomed to, which I appreciate. She's not super chatty on her own but I have engaged her in conversations. I actually prefer a quiet wax because I'm not as good of a conversationalist when I'm spread eagle on a table. Bottom line: she's a sweet lady with mad wax skills. I refer all my friends to her and they've all been pleased! She prefers cash and your vagina is in her hands so give the woman what she wants. read more

I've been going here since 2013 and I absolutely love this place! I've tried getting waxed by other places, but I always come back here.

This is for the brazilian wax! Tammy and her team know what they are doing! I've been here 4 different times; each time I've been helped by someone different and each time I've left happy! This is another place I'll gladly drive over the bridge into sf for. I had been to 2 other wax places before I found Tammy, at the other places I'd either leave with stray hairs, or too much tweezing, wax still on me, bumps by the next day etc. But at Tammy's?! Never. The location is in the 500 Sutter bldg, a small room with the room divider and the table in the back. They use 3 different kinds of wax to get the job done which requires no tweezing for strays at the end. $30 + tip for the brazilian, which includes front and back. There are places that charge a lot more and jack up the price for first timers and even have separate charges for the front and back. Tammy is great for the price and awesome for the quality! They also sell the PFB Vanishing roll on for $10. I was never into add-ons, but it works amazingly well for me. read more

Wonderful place! By the way, this review is extremely long over due. Eve since a good friend referred me a few years back, i have been a faithful customer ever since. I always get the Brazilian wax, so i can only speak on that, although I know they do offer other services as well. It's a stellar mother-daughter duo, and they do a fantastic job. While the space is very small, it's okay because it is extremely clean. They're punctual and appointments don't take long. The union square location is ideal, whether your doing public transit or driving (the Stockton sitter garage is around the corner). This is probably the BEST price in the city for such a great, and clean service. read more

Tammy is my new waxer, not only is she talented and cheap, she is a mere block from mi casa. Her prices are unbeatable, and the more of a regular you become the cheaper things get. The place is clean and private. One of these days I won't be running in at the last minute for a wax and I'll get a mani pedi, but for now, she does a GREAT job at keeping me hairless. Her hours are also awesome! Call ahead for an appointment, although she welcomes walk-ins. I frequently call ten minutes before I want an appointment and she is very accommodating. She will also do designs/shapes for no extra charge. She uses stencils for extra accuracy.... read more

Actually, 4.5. Tammy is a God-send. Her place is low-key, no frills, and centrally located. She has great hours so regardless of your schedule, you can get something convenient. Super clean (no double dipping) and uses both soft and hard wax. She is quick, super thorough, and even though it had been years since my last wax (I don't go to the beach on the East Coast), she didn't make me feel like a leper like some snooty midtown Manhattan place once did. Really sweet (kept saying, "sorry!" and rubbing my leg to show compassion, lol), cheap ($28!!!), and GREAT work! She went to town on my hoo ha, asking me several times about shape and stuff. She moved quickly in small areas making it "less painful" (it's still your hoo ha after all.) You can tell she can handle waxing virgins and vets alike. Which reminds me, she is not for the prudish. She's basically a cosmetic gyno- no paper undies...just you, your hoo ha, and Tammy's arsenal for girlie weedwacking. The best bang for your buck! I took off half a star because she was kind of slack on the clean up (a bit of blue wax on the tush when I double checked myself later). But overall, I (and my bikini bottom) are quite happy and grateful! Take cash and tip well! read more

After my local waxing shop closed, I came across Pampered Nails by Tammy via Yelp! I can definitely say I am a very loyal customer ^_^ They are super quick, affordable, and you'll walk out feeling like a whole new woman. I will say this: They are no-nonsense waxers, so be prepared to have 2 women working on you. I wouldn't call the experience painful, but they sure are relentless when it comes to even the tiniest hair. After the wax, the tweezers come out to catch anything the wax didn't. Truth: they can do a full leg and full Brazilian in an hour, and I'm a hairy girl. Tip: Bring Cash! They do take card, but always encourage you to bring cash next time. I'm making my appointment right now...are you? read more

Trying to find a last-minute appointment for nails after 5pm is not very hard in San Francisco. Tammy's was the first place that popped up when I was searching for a nail salon downtown for a decent price. My girlfriend and I were wanting to spend some "quality girl time" together after work, and Tammy certainly helped. I was able to make reservations for 2 for pedicures, and were seated right next to each other. The staff were nice, gentle and attentive to our requests. $22 seems cheap for a pedicure in the city, but I know several people who have commented on how there are several options that are more decently priced. read more

First you should know i've been spoiled with bikini waxes- i'm from colorado and there's a place called wax in the city that specializes in bikini waxes. Second I religiously wax down there every month for the past eight years... so I know bikini waxes!!! Clean- no.. sticks used to spread wax need to be discarded each time in order to prevent contamination and Tammy dd not change sticks which leads me to think there could be bacteria swarming in that wax container. She's fast and pretty painless but has no rhyme or reason or method of waxing, just goes at it in whatever direction. And she ripped so hard she ripped off skin- bleeding still six hours later... my wax was free and she kept apologizing over and over.., but a literal chunk of skin has been ripped off and i've NEVER experienced this before read more

I have stopped coming here. For one Tammy never remembers me and is forever changing the prices on me by $5 or $6. Two, she's lost her magic touch. And finally, she's constantly bringing in an apprentice to watch and participate which makes me have to be the bad guy and ask (Tammy only please) I didn't mind going all the way to SF for her services before because she did a great job. But her lack of attention to detail plus the pricing games and the guinea piggin' has pushed me into the arms (waxing) of another. Sorry Tammy... And farewell. Still got mad love for you tho girl!!! read more

Tammy and her daughter are WONDERFUL! I've been getting waxed for 15 years and have done so while traveling all over the world. Tammy's prices are the BEST and her quality is just as good, if not better than those pricey salons. I used to go somewhere else, but realized that SF wax prices are DOUBLE the rest of the country, so I was determined to find a better option. Thanks to yelp I found Tammy and went in for my usual Brazilian and underarm wax. Both services PLUS a nice tip still came out to less than what I was paying for just a Brazilian ($65)!! At $35 for a Brazilian and $12 for underarms, I will be going to Tammy as long as I'm in SF! Thank you ladies!!! read more

This is a very small joint, and may not be the fancy spa some of you might enjoy. But in terms of Brazilian wax, she's the best I've ever got in SF. Tammy's very thorough, uses soft and hard waxes. She's always very professional and pleasant. And not to forget, GREAT PRICE!! I am a regular there and I will be just as long as I live in SF!! read more

I wish I could give Tammy 10 stars! I've been going to her for a about a year for my monthly wax and she is soooooo sweet! Once I was complete idiot and didn't realize you can't park on sutter street between 4-6 and my car got towed =( Tammy didn't even charge me for my wax because she felt bad for me! What other esthecian do you know that would do that? For $25 she does the BEST brazilian everrrrrrr! And of course it's gonna hurt, you're yanking hairs out of your most sensitive girl parts! My biggest advice is make sure you make an appointment! I was wondering downtown once and on a whim decided to see her! Of course she was busy, her niece/daughter/assistant gave me a pedicure while I waited around for about an hour. Works for me! My toes were starting to look like a little caveman-like anyways! read more

The most thorough, reasonably priced Brazilian wax you'll find. My coworker introduced me to this place and both of us swear by it. Things were touch-and-go for a bit when Tammy was first replaced by her apprentice, but the younger girl is actually pretty good now. Located on the fifth floor of an office building, the place is just one room divided by a screen: nails in the front, wax in the back. It's small but clean. I always make an appointment before I go and have never had to wait for more than 2 minutes once I get there. Tell her exactly what you want before she starts: nothing, a strip, a triangle, your lover's initials (JK, they probably don't do that). I didn't find waxes at this place to be any more painful than what I've gotten at other places. They use both hard and soft wax and will do everything they can to make sure your skin is as soft as a baby's bottom. This place is VERY THOROUGH. Make an appointment before you go and bring cash, it'll make your life easier. read more

My go to brow wax place. She never disappoints. It's also only $10 and Ieave only spending $12. read more

Pampered - A heads up for the customers - Eyelash Service Near Me - San Francisco, California

I recently moved to SF and needed to find a new place to get my Brazilians done. I was originally skeptical of Tammy's because the Yelp reviews were mixed, but after four visits I'm totally convinced! I have an extremely low pain tolerance, and Tammy's waxes are much less painful than those I've had in the past. She also has numbing cream available for an extra two dollars. Tammy and her staff are extremely thorough and do an excellent job. My only advice would be: if you have thicker, coarser hair, their soft wax may not remove the root, which may mean shorter spans of time between waxings. It's a small place, so I'd make an appointment. Also, bring cash. read more

So, this place is not so bad, looks-wise. Yes, it's tiny, and the waxing area is not separated by an actual wall - but to be fair, the partition that DOES separate the waxing and manicure areas is large, and pretty much does the trick when it comes to the bare basics of privacy. Other reviews mentioned the absence of orchids and nice music - they have orchids now! and music from a local station was on, so that was kinda nice. I went here for the first time, and called in about 2 hours prior to getting a wax appointment for 1:45. The building they are located is in a nice, convenient location, just 4-5 blocks up from Powell station. Phuong (sp?), Tammy's daughter, waxed me. She used three kinds of wax - the hard, blue Azulene kind famous for Brazilian usage, and two other kinds used with cloth strips, hot pink and translucent-colored waxes. I don't know if it's because I've been giving myself Brazilians for a good year or so now, but one thing I noticed was her wax-ripping technique. You can go several ways ripping hard wax off, some of which include A) ripping once and for all B) ripping halfway off, and then pausing to rip the rest off C) ripping tiny-ass chunks off one at a time because you let the wax harden for too long and it made the wax brittle D) chickening out, leaving the wax on your private bits and taking a break to sit down and weep for several moments before gathering up all your courage and straight-up yanking In my limited DIY-Brazilian experience, method A is the least painful, while method B is effective BUT adds considerable, unnecessary pain to the experience. Phuong often used method B. I'm not sure if my past professional waxers have done the same, since I've been on such a long pro wax hiatus, but it's just something I noticed. While I'm on the topic of things I noticed, I found a good bunch of smeared wax droplets that were left all over my legs post-wax. I didn't notice until I got home and threw my jeans off - little blobs of wax & jeans lint stuck to my legs that I had to painfully scrub off :( Any tips on removing hard wax smears from skin in a less painful manner? I noticed this because it is not typically such a problem when I get professional waxes. Alllll that being said, let's end on a good note: Phuong did a great, thorough job! She took extra time to rid me of my ingrowns and left me hairless down thereless. A Brazilian wax is now $35, I paid $40 incl. tip. read more

Waxing - 5 stars for quality & value I've been seeing Tammy for 2+ years now. I occasionally cheat on her now that I've moved from the hood, but she is hands-down my #1 recommendation for anyone looking for an affordable quality wax. I'm partial to brazilians and underarms. We've had our ups and downs. She got a new kind of wax and uses THREE different kinds to get the job done - cool. Once, my pits were bruised for days after. I explained my sensitive skin situation at our next meeting and it never happened again. Once, I got a $20 brazilian. Once, I splurged and did a mani pedi too and couldn't have felt better about it. She even gave me sandals to wear home because I wasn't expecting to get my toes did. Once, I had her teaching someone while she was waxing me - not cool. She has an awesome anti-ingrown hair serum and you fan yourself as it dries (slight sting). The office building location is a bit awkward when someone is getting their nails done and you're having strip after strip of hair removed, but what the heck - just know what you're in for. Also, sometimes she answers the phone in the middle of waxing you. At first I was worried about it, but it's never actually been a problem (i.e. wax not coming off or it ripping my skin off), just a little rude. But hey, you get what you pay for and this lady has got a business to run. read more

So, for my comfort and hygiene it's an absolute necessity that I have a brazilian wax. Hair down there is just very uncomfortable for me, ESPECIALLY while I'm working out in snug yoga pants. This place is anything but luxurious. But that's not why I come here. I can come here furry as a bear, and leave in 5 min completely bare. Not to mention, the cost is next to nothing. She charges $25-35 depending on how much work she had to do (or to put it bluntly, how bushwacked I was that day). Every other place charges $50-60. Tammy is the only waxer I will ever let near my hoo hoo. She's quick, and doesn't make me feel embarrassed. Then again it is really hard to embarrass me, you'll more likey humiliate yourself trying. Does it hurt? Well no shit. But Tammy does her best to make it as comfortable as possible. read more

Super big fan of this wax place. Ignore all the haters that are giving them negative reviews because they don't do nails... is it totally confusing? YES. Does it warrant a 1 star review? NO! Run by a mother and daughter. I think the daughter does all the waxing. It's a no frills, highly efficient operation. You're in, you're out, you help a little along the way. Maybe spread certain parts when prompted. -$40 Brazilian FTW -Primarily hard wax, some regular wax with the strips at the end. No double dipping -Daughter is a perfectionist / heavy tweezer. You've been warned. PS: as far as I know, there's no way to schedule appointments besides calling them up. Works for me because who makes appointments to get their nails done? KIDDING. They don't take walk-ins and they ONLY do waxes! read more

I came here after reading all the review on yelp and I was not disappointed. It is a super small salon, but they get things done FAST. The service was amazing and very inexpensive. I initially went in for an underarm wax ($12)-- the service was great and the lady was so meticulous and made sure that each and every little hair was gone. It was so great that I decided to add on a full arm wax while I was there. I was in and out of the place in 30 minutes! read more

Pampered - July 2014 - Eyelash Service Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is perfect and the cheapest I found in SF! I've been doing Brazilian waxing since a very long time starting in my hometown in France and I've never had a better experience than with her! The hair grown very slow after I saw her! Usually I need to get a waxing every 3 weeks and after seeing her for the first time, my hair didn't grow completely after 1 month. I'm very satisfied! She doesn't forget any hair! I would recommend at 100%! read more

Awesome place for a mani/pedi. Only $27. And they are careful and thorough. It's been almost a week and my nails have barely chipped. Make an appointment because the place is small. Also, it's on the 5th floor of a building - you won't find it on the street. read more

Holy crap, Tammy is thorough. Came here for a Brazilian bikini wax, drawn in by the low price (can it be real?!) and positive Yelp reviews. The first thing I noticed was that the space is tiny. They do nails in the front and you basically walk behind a partition towards the back of the one room and drop your pants. Could be awkward for some, but I'm not particularly shy and there was no one getting their nails done... had there been, I suppose it could have been kind of weird. So at first I was admittedly a little thrown off by the environment, I suppose because I'm used to the environment that a $70 wax entails. But ambiance was not a factor here, my wallet was, and for a $35 Brazilian in this city I am down to sacrifice the Pellegrino/receptionist/orchids. Once Tammy got to work, I felt very little pain. I kept expecting it to hurt more than it did because she uses the hard wax that you pull off with no strip, and that tends to be more painful for me. But nope. I also have super sensitive skin and generally get a bit sore afterwards, but none of that either! I don't think Tammy speaks much English, so don't expect small talk, but she is very sweet and good at her job. She's so meticulous, in fact, that about 10 minutes after she finished the waxing and was still down there with tweezers and a magnifying lamp I was like, "Uhhh..." but it was worth the wait, because she got basically every single hair. All in all, an amazing wax! And I have had many. I will be back. This is the best price I've found in SF (or anywhere, for that matter)! read more

Coming from not San Francisco, it was somewhat of a relief to see this affordable place to get a wax, with good review too! I had become somewhat of a jungle and was losing hope of ever finding a reliable waxing place again. On the fifth floor of an office building you have to sign into to enter, PNBT is a small would-be office space partitioned for nails on one side and waxing on the other. It's run by a woman, Tammy, and her daughter, Phong. By far the youngest esthetician I know, I was a bit thrown off guard at first that such a young person was going to see my hoo-hah. I'm used to older ladies who I know just don't care, but you can't help and think "OMG" as you're derobing and spreading them wide. Anyway, that apprehension soon left. Extremely professional, methodical, and quick, she was great. Using hard wax, it was much less painful than normal waxes, and she was incredibly thorough as well. Some Yelpers did mention that she asks you to help keep your skin taut at times, not a big deal at all. It was just new. She also gave me some great exfoliation tips that I will certainly try, and she was great to have a conversation with to help pass the time. The only suggestions I have are: 1) It was a bit discomforting to have Tammy walk into the waxing room twice during my appointment. I know, she is an esthetician too and doesn't care about seeing you with your legs wide open, but you still do get a little sense of invasion of privacy when she barges through the partition; 2) A little bit of wax must have dripped onto my calf, which then stuck to my pants leg and kept getting stuck all day (I ran other errands and stuff after my appointment, so didn't get a chance to wash off until later in the day); and 3) After Phong does all the work, Tammy collects the money like a debt collector at the end of the appointment. I sure hope all of the tips and a good chunk of the actual payment itself goes to Phong! I am definitely coming back here for all of my waxing needs in the future. I've found the one. I'll try and get my nails done here too next time. I would have this time except their manicurist was on vacation, so they were only offering waxing services on that day. Oh well, next time! read more

5 stars = As good as it gets! Tammy and her daughter do a thorough job, and they work quickly/efficiently too! Convenient location, good prices. I highly recommend this place. Call to make an appointment ahead of time, as they get busy on weekends. read more

Went to my first wax with Amy today. Of all the places I tried in SF, this is where I got the most thorough treatment. Nothing was left behind. Amy used three different types of wax: strip wax for lighter-duty stuff, hard wax, and a special wax for sensitive bits. I'd never seen that before, and I thought it was brilliant. As others reviewers said, there's not much chit-chatting going on. I was able to check my phone while all this was happening, a welcome distraction from the pain. Don't expect a spa-y kind of place with low lights, music, and incense burning, because that's not what you'll get. Don't expect your modesty to be spared, either. If you're anything like me, however, you'll really appreciate the utter absence of nonsense and the impeccable result. The place is minuscule, and not super tidy, but the service was amazing. I'm about to become a regular. read more

I recently got a Brazilian and underarm wax for the least expensive price I've ever paid, and for one of the best qualities. It's a family business, but they provide the best services, regardless of price. It's just an added bonus they don't charge ridiculous Bay Area prices. On top of that, Tammy presses your skin after a rip so it doesn't hurt as bad, I always am grateful when the waxers do that. read more

I'd been to Tammy's once or twice and I can only compare her to Tracy so overall I'd definitely give her 4 stars. Her location is quite convenient if you're downtown or you can take the BART to Powell St. and walk a few blocks up the street to her little shop. I should warn you all that it's more like a room than a regular nail salon and if you're there for waxing and want discretion, this is not the place for you. There's a thin room divider between the nail area that only accommodates one person at a time and the actual massage chair that Tammy has you do all kinds of acrobatic exercises on while she gets up close and personal with your hoo haa. She uses two different types of waxes depending on where she's aiming for and does a very thorough job of getting everywhere. I mean EVERYWHERE. It takes about 30 minutes and she takes reservations with very little advance notice so if you're in a bind she's a great person to go to. For $30, she does her job with no thrills and frills. I'd suggest getting an appointment with her early in the day so you're guaranteed to be the only person in the room and not hear the conversation of the two girls that are next in line and vice versa. read more

This place is the best! I've tried multiple places in the city that does Brazilian wax but nothing beats this place! I can pretty much always get the same day appointments and the price is amazing! I've been going here for over two years now and I've recommended it for a lot of my friends. If you want a Brazilian wax, this is your place! read more

Cleanest Brazilian I've ever had. Not a single, tiny, stray hair was left behind. I was barely red afterwards, and I forgot to take any Ibuprofen beforehand which I usually do to cut down on swelling/pain. I got an appointment with less than 24 hours notice, which was awesome. I only have a few minor issues; the first was that she didn't tell me when to breath in or out to help with pain management, but I've had enough Brazilians to know what to do so it wasn't too bad. She had me holding my lower stomach area in different positions, which I had never experienced before but whatever it was supposed to do worked! I couldn't be happier with the thoroughness. The second minor issue is that I got heat rash right on my underwear line, which I seem to get whenever I get a wax with the different types of wax on different sections, so it may not be their fault at all and could just be my sensitive skin. The third is that the only thing separating the waxing area and the nail salon is a small partition, and I had to undress in front of the woman doing the wax. Luckily there was no one getting their nails done, but I may have been a little uncomfortable if there was. The ambiance was not that of a very nice salon - no soothing music or lighting. It felt a little clinical. I wouldn't recommend this place for your first wax ever, but having become more comfortable with it I didn't mind the ambiance too much. Definitely the best kept waxing secret in the city. read more

The only place I'll go to for my waxing needs! I come from the East Bay, but the trip is worth it. I tried another place bc it was more conveniently located for me, but the quality of work just didn't compare. I went back to Tammy. She and her daughter are the best - sweet and friendly, comfortable to be around, take their time, good at what they do, and very accommodating. They are also open Saturdays. Currently there's an "Early Bird Special" for certain weekday mornings where you can save on the price of a wax. I would call for more details just in case since I'm not sure how long this promotion will be good for. I'm never disappointed with my visits here :-) read more

After reading the reviews I came here to see Tammy for a Brazilian, but she was out so I saw Amy. At first I was nervous because I came for Tammy's reviews but Amy was amazing!! She was SO thorough and used two hard waxes over each area to get everything. I have never had such a clean Brazilian! I would recommend this place to everyone bc the wax is $30, and parking is right next door at Stockton/Sutter garage. I'll be back definitely read more

Excellent service!! Will go again and again here. Painless waxing service ever! Five Plus Stars

Where do I start?.... I've been here many many times. And Tammy never fails. I don't trust anyone else with my delicate garden of delight. She does a thorough and fast Brazilian wax. I'm always out of there in less than 30 minutes. Appointments are recommended though. She gets booked up fairly quick. Yeah, she's that good. read more

My favorite place to go for eyebrows! Mom and daughter are super sweet and attentive.

Went back to Tammy to get another wax. Again, she did a great job and it was so cheap! $30 for full brazilian and eyebrows. Can't beat the price! read more

Tammy is friendly and efficient, and with the cheapest price I've found so far in the city, you really cannot go wrong with this place. The studio is not the cleanest, but I am someone who does not mind. Try to bring cash instead of paying with credit card! read more

I decided to come here after reading the reviews. There is no sign outside, it looks like an office block with a big 500 sign outside. This is a really small salon, but one of the best waxes I have had. Friendly, professional, great job done, also got some tips from her. I would highly recommend coming here. The price is also very desirable :) read more

I got a mani and a pedi on a very busy and warm Friday. I also scheduled a brazilian. This is a no frills place definitely but Tammy is awesome. She was very quick although I am not sure if that may have had to do with the fact that she did have clients waiting for her. It's been two weeks and so far the pedi looks really good but the mani not so much. But I am rough with my hands. Now the brazilian---well, I know again it was a Friday so she did not have time to be more meticulous. That too was fast, maybe a little too fast because I did notice there were some hairs here and there. But overall, I would def. go there again for a mani/pedi. read more