$25 for first time Brazilian Wax! I found Piel off Yelp and decided to try them out. Heck for $25 it was definitely worth to see what the fuss was about. Piel is located in a cute downtown area of Beverly Hills. The spa itself is nestled in the back of an older building, but the store was well decorated. There's free 2 hour parking in the garage across the street (no validation required). Valentina the receptionist was in booking my appointment, it was really nice you can book off their website. Especially if you don't want to announce "brazilian wax" in your office. Elena waxed me and she was amazing. She was super sweet in talking to me while she was waxing me. She made the whole process comfortable and was patient when I needed a little break in between. I've never ever waxed down there before, so I was super nervous, but Piel made me feel comfortable. Did it hurt? Yes, of course, especially if you've never done it before. Still it was relatively quick about 10-15 minutes. I was a bit tender, but it went away after an hour. I would recommend bringing your own zen music to keep you distracted. So glad I got it done, love this place! I will definitely be back for more! read more

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I had a great facial here this week with Arianna. She was super-sweet and really thorough with the extractions. I also liked that she worked on me the entire time and didn't leave the room during the steaming or mask portions of the facial. The spa set-up is very nice as well, and there is free, 2-hour parking down the street, if you don't mind a short walk. read more

I had a great experience at Piel. It was my first time getting a Brazilian Wax and It really was not as bad as I thought it would be. The staff made me very comfortable they were friendly and proffessional. I used a Groupon Now voucher so when I called they told me the only appointment for same day was at in an hour I told them I was on my lunch break and the go me in and out in about 20 min. I have very dry and sensitive skin my esthetician gave me great tips on after care and just skin care in general. It was a great first experience the price for a Brazilian is reasonable I couldn't ask for more I will definatly be returning to Piel. read more

Piel Skin Care - Skin Care Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

This review stems only from my phone call to the salon. I was inquiring on the prices that are attached to the salon through Yelp and Groupon and was speaking to Elsa/Lisa (sp?). Any patron that is looking for a new salon always does their research before moving forward with booking a service. You wouldn't go to a beauty salon if you know they're unsanitary. Hair removal is not new to me so I'm well versed in the industry. I mentioned that I am very interested in booking an appointment but wanted to clarify the pricing for future appointments. The woman who helped me was absurdly rude and decided to end the phone call as, "If you're interested in booking an appointment you can call back." She then hung up. Again I was very interested in booking my first appointment with this salon but will not bother if this is the type of service they offer for new patrons. read more

Very cute environment. The estetician prepared me and told me when to breath. I love that they didn't try to sell me on a package or products like other places. The hard wax was nice and she really tried to get everything! I loved that. I wasn't rushed which is probably why others have waited long. She really gave me individualized attention. I gave them a 4 becaused they harped on me a little that I didn't call to confirm my appt when I called and left them a message and they already redeemed my groupon before I went it. I thought that was strange. But all in all, it was a nice experience. read more

Piel Skin Care - The entrance. - Skin Care Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Definitely a half-a**ed (AKA hairs left in multiple places and no tweazing done) bikini wax - as a few of the other reviewers said. I used my Groupon here and am glad I only paid $22 for what was a s*it job at a waxing. I've been around the block a few times when it comes to waxing my hoohaa... always searching for the best place for the best price in any new city I'm in.... Piel is NOT it for LA. p.s. If you leave a review like this after you go here you WILL get a phone call from the waxer asking why you didn't just tell her there was hair left when you were there - ummm, I don't know - I guess it's hard to tell someone to their face that they did a bad job, even if you are paying for it.... read more

I found this place while walking by it after picking up some Coffee Bean. I figured that $25 for a Brazilian isn't a bad deal at all! I also of course, consulted with Yelp to see what all my fellow Yelpers had to say. I scheduled an appointment and went in. The place is clean and calm, and the lady seemed nice enough and was very pleasant. She seemed to alternate between soft and hard wax which I didn't mind, but she was kind of messy with the hard wax. I could feel it hardening on other parts of my skin, and I thought she would take it off after she was done, but she didn't. She also missed a spot, which I didn't realize until after I had left. As for those small hairs that are difficult to wax, she told me that normally she would pluck them for me but she thinks that the waxing was a bit a hard on me and that I probably just want to go now. WHA?! HUH?! I don't get it. I looked at her a bit dumbfounded, and muttered "ummm okay" and got dressed. It was weird to say the least. This wasn't my first "rodeo" and I did little more than exhale really quickly one or two times in some painful spots, but other than that, I'm not quite sure what on earth she was talking about with regards to me having a difficult time during the waxing. I'm attributing it to either a) laziness, or b) she had a client coming in right after and thought we'd run over in time. I also broke out in areas around my legs (which has never happened at other waxing places I've been to). It was awful. SCAM WARNING: Now, this might have been an "innocent" mistake, however I left the woman a 20% tip (which I probably shouldn't have since I wasn't all that happy) with my Visa card. The total should have come out to about $42 dollars or so. When I check my bank account, I was charged around $67. I IMMEDIATELY called and left a message for the woman, letting her know the situation. She emails me back and says she has the receipt I signed that showed $42, so she's not sure why there would have been a problem. I call the my card issuer, ready to dispute the charge, when all of a sudden it shows a reversal of the difference that I had an issue with. Again, I may be wrong, but it seemed to me as if she tried to see if she could over charge me without me noticing. So for my peace of mind, I probably won't be going back here any time soon. read more

I bought a Groupon for a Brazilian wax at Piel. I've been getting waxed regularly for about 8 months now and I've tried a few different places, so I know what a great wax is. This was not. I had high hopes after reading the reviews, but my experience was not so great. I didn't have any problem getting an appointment and the space was nice and clean, but the wax itself was not an experience I'd like to repeat. The lady was nice enough, but not particularly friendly or easy to talk to. A little conversation goes a long way towards easing the awkwardness of someone applying wax to your lady parts. And when I walked into the room, she didn't give me ANY instructions. Just asked me if I had any questions and left. Lucky for me, I've gotten waxed before so I knew what I was supposed to do, but if it had been my first time, I would have been totally lost. Afterwards, she didn't check for strays, didn't pluck, and didn't apply anything. She handed me a box of baby wipes and a couple bottles of oil with very terse instructions. I ended up plucking out a bunch of little hairs myself when I got home, which I just shouldn't have to do after paying for a professional wax. No wonder the wax only lasted 10 minutes! I'm just gonna stick to Sassy Ladies Beauty Bar, where I know I'm gonna get a great waxing experience every time. read more

This review is long overdue. If you don't mind 1st degree like burns on your private area and taking some of that blue wax home with you, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU. A gf HIGHLY recommended Elena to me and even got a g/c for me to go and get a Brazilian wax. My first visit: clean, cute facilities inside of a run-down building (in the middle of Beverly Drive), great lil retail area of skin products/candles, etc. Elena was professional, but lacked personality. She had a cold, apathetic persona. She uses different types of waxes. For waxes down unda, a blue wax is used without the cloth strips. The wax is simply applied to the hair and skin, then she picks the edge of that wax piece with her nails after its semi-dry and rips it off the skin in the opposite direction of the hair growth, pulling out hair with it. Yea, pretty brutal, I'll get to the point soon. The wax room is clean and bright, so that every hair is exposed. I'm extremely sensitive so I tell her after she lays out the first wad of wax that it's too hot for me. She continues to apply the blue wax on my skin with indifference. I already feel totally uncomfortable half naked, spread out in front of this stranger, but I feel 10x worse because now my crotch feels like it's on FIRE. It took my pelvis jerking moves to finally get her attention that the f'en wax was too damn hot. Were you spacing out on me there, Elena? Were you having some kind of out of body experience right before, or did you think I was exaggerating? Anyway, my dumb ass went back after forgetting about her for 8 months. This last visit scarred me for life. I needed a last minute Brazilian-wax and booked an appt with her the same day I called (red flag). She was avail and so I went in to see her only to have gone thru the WORSE B-wax experience of my life. The wax was super hot. She nearly gave me 1st degree burns, but she was somewhat attentive this time and blew on the wax stick before applying. Since I didn't really trust her completely and also because she seems to only want to give bikini-wax (inner hairs are just trimmed), WE changed my mind from Brazilian to a semi-Brazilian right there on the spot. Elena seem to notice something strange because she actually kept wanting to just fix this "one area." I held my breath and prayed it would be quick. She fumbled around with the wax and I ended up with tiny strips of the wax all over my thighs. To make an already loong story short, I went home with a weird feeling in my crotch. I looked in the mirror and was shocked to discover that she had left a clump of the wax on a VERY SENSITIVE part of my skin. I tried to pull it off, but stopped because of the freaking PAIN. This clump of wax (size of a quarter) had completely dried up into a rock still attached to the hair and skin. I can't even begin to describe the pain and agony I went through to pull out every single freakin piece of that blue wax. I soaked in the bath and basically ripped out the hair with my finger nails to pull out the wax pieces. It took around two painstaking hours to completely remove all the wax. What kind of person-professional leaves behind dried up ball of wax in their client? ELENA'S TERRIBLE. If you can't stomach giving Brazilian waxes, then DON'T DO THEM. STAY AWAY! read more

2 1/2 stars. I found piel through groupon and purchase since I was in need of one and hey $22 is a fair bargain. Inside is real nice. Quaint and serene it was relaxing. So I guess they used some type of blue wax gel which was new to me. Can't tell if that was more painful or just regular waxing but hey pain is beauty. The reason I gave little stars is because when the lady was finished there was so many little hairs everywhere. She plucked a few but when I looked there was still so many left. I didn't want to mention because I thought it's obvious when you wax your supposed to clean all the hairs even the ingrown hairs. I know it's only $22 but after that experience I definitely wouldn't want to pay the full amount. I'd rather pay $40 and have everything wiped out clean. read more

Let me tell you, there are few greater physical pains in life than having all of your pubic hair ripped out with molten-hot-lava-wax. I love to get Brazilian waxes but I dread them. As soon as I make appointments for them, I try to think of some way I can cancel or reschedule. The Brazilians that I've had before with traditional soft wax have scarred me for good. I heard hard wax is better, so I thought I'd give this place a try. And I got the 2 for $40 Groupon...score. I assure you, hard wax is exponentially better in every way compared to soft wax. Hard wax is applied and let to dry and then pulled off (without the use of a blotting cloth or strip). Compared to soft wax, I could barely feel this Brazilian! And I wasn't sore for days after. On top of it, the lady was super nice and wasn't awkward at all. Ladies, you know you can only have so much to talk about with someone when they're staring at your privates for a good thirty minutes. And the studio is serene and excluded from all the Beverly Hills hub bub. 5 Stars! Can't wait to go back to redeem the second half of my Groupon! read more

I came here for a Brazilian wax through a Groupon and I was not disappointed with my visit, but it was nothing special. I think getting waxed in your special area should be performed by someone personable because let's face it, you're getting up close and person with a stranger who is about to take a peak at all of you. Firstly, I did not catch the name of my esthetician, and it seemed like a very rushed process--she wanted me in and out. I think she did her best in making small talk, as did I, but it didn't seem to click--it was all business. She asked if it was my first time, to which I replied no, but this seemed to make her think it would be okay if she wasn't gentle? I'm not saying a Brazilian wax is gentle, but it would be nice if she told me when she would make the first pull so I wouldn't be surprised. I would say this visit was the most I've ever twitched from pain. Other than that, the decor and ambiance of the place was nice. It is located in the penthouse of the building and I absolutely love the restroom. It is decorated with beautiful messages of empowerment, strength, and inner beauty. I thought the environment was wonderful because of the natural lighting that came through the room--it was relaxing just being there. Overall, if you want something that is strictly business, I would definitely recommend this place. However, if you want a warmer and friendlier esthetician who you have the potential of becoming a longterm client, I would recommend going elsewhere. read more

You can tell by the reviews that the service here is hit and miss. I purchased on Groupon and had a hard time getting an appointment...especially when I let them know I was a Groupon customer. The first time I called to book they needed my Groupon code. I asked them to hold and was hung up on. There was no answer when I called back immediatley. By the time I got ahold of them they didn't have an appointment for a week and a half. Third call was a charm. Asked, "when is your next available appointment?" Then, told them about my Groupon. The wax was OK. I've definetly had a more thorough wax and much better service. Groupon or not. read more

Isn't an establishment supposed to give stellar service when it first opens just to attract customers? Well Piel either forgot to attend that seminar or the esthetician I had needs more practice. I visited Piel when it first opened to take advantage of grand opening special they had. I don't remember the exact price of the "Classic Epicuren Facial" but whatever it was, it was $ I wish I could have taken back. I didn't even tip the esthetician because it felt like I had just massaged my own face with St. Ives Apricot Scrub and wrapped my head in a hot towel. The treatment room, albeit nice, was WAY too bright to be relaxing (they could have used the standard facial light/magnifier but I don't recall there being one). I also didn't feel that the esthetician communicated enough as to what she was doing and the products she was using; I had to ask everything to get any information. I'd rather go to Spa 415 in the same area even though it's a little more pricey. The redeeming factor of this place is their boutique area is very cute. read more

Piel Skin Care is on GROUPON.COM again today! $22 for a brazilian wax. Definitely take advantage of the offer and then go to La Provence for lunch and red velvet cupcakes after. :) read more

When I graduated college, I started getting Brazilian waxes. The first time I went, I was home for the weekend and looked up someone on the internet that had good reviews. I was nervous, but the women was nice enough. It went well, and I decided that I would look someone up in Los Angeles to do my waxing - since that's where I moved to. I went to one place in Silver Lake with good reviews, but I wasn't entirely happy with the results. After that I decided to try Piel because it was reasonably priced and had good reviews. When I called, I left a message on their machine and someone immediately got back to me. The first Brazilian wax that I got from Elena was THE BEST WAX I had ever had (mind you it was only my third time.) I immediately booked another appointment with Elena for a month later, and I have been going ever since (9 months at least). Even though I moved to Burbank (from Hollywood) and the drive is farther, I still take the time to go down to Piel once a month. Piel has always been great, and I'm generally very happy with the service. They let me make Saturday appointments, and when I'm late they work around it. Elena is very friendly, and very careful. She always asks me what I think when I'm done, and if she's missed something she doesn't hesitate to go back and get that last hair. I would recommend Elena to any of my friends that were looking for this kind of service. I recently even had her start to do my eyebrows. I absolutely love Elena, and she seems to really care about me and her clients. I wouldn't call the waxes painless, since, let's be honest, she is ripping hair out of your body; BUT I would say that Elena takes all the care she can to make it as painless and comfortable as possible. read more

Elena is the best! Decided to come here for my first Brazilian and she made it a very comfortable experience. Bought the groupon a few months back and finally decided to man up and deal. It's suggested you show up early in many of the reviews, so I made it a point to be on time.. Sadly my gps failed and got me a little lost.. So I called and mentioned I'd be late.. They were completely accommodating and everything worked out fine. I'd like to say it was quick and painless more or less.. I mean I definitely pictured the pain to be a lot worse than it was. All in all.. I'll definitely be coming back. Best part - tons of parking. I put an hour on the meter but I was in and out in a half hour. read more

I have had nothing but extraordinary experiences with Piel and with Elena. I have been to over a dozen waxing places around town, and Elena is by far the best. To begin with, the place is spotless, calming, and she plays soothing music during all of her treatments. Elena is fast, professional, and thorough. She really wants you to look your best. I actually look forward to getting waxed as much as I would going to get my hair nails done or a day at the spa! Where else would I get served cucumber water or tea before a waxing appointment! Elena is a kind, fair person -- her prices are good, the care she takes with me is great, and she always remembers what we talked about last month when she sees me again. I never thought I could have such a close relationship with the person who waxes "down there!" With regard to the negative review listed here: As a woman, I am sorry for your terrible experience! The truth is -- waxing hurts! Someone is ripping hairs out of a very sensitive part of the body! Most people don't wax because they like the feeling! My bottom line -- if I have to have someone ripping hairs out of you-know-where ---- I want it to be Elena!!!!! read more

I bought a Groupon and called many times and left voicemails if someone could please give me a call back. I never heard from anyone. My groupon ended up expiring, but Groupon was amazing to give me a refund. I'm not sure if this was a scam on their end, but I'll be sure to pay more attention to the customer service before buying anything. If this was a Groupon review I would give the rating 5/5, unfortunately it's for Piel Skin Care. read more

I would have give a five star but to be fair I only went there for a Brazilian through Groupon, so I have no ideas how other services are. As far as my experience, Brazilian wax was a 5 stars. The staff made me feel comfortable, professional, very efficient work. I absolutely felt no pain, no burning, no embarrassing redness, no weird discomfort afterward. So far (2 weeks) I have no ingrown hair (sorry for the little details but ladies u understand what I mean). In conclusion I was very content with the experience. I have done Brazilian for a while at different places and this appointment was one of my best experience. True i did only pay $22, thanks to groupon, regular price for a brazilian is $55. This can sound pricey, but around beverly hills this is what beauty salon unfortunately generally charge. I will definitely go back, and do recommend this place. read more

I have been here 3 times and I LOVE it. Elena remembered me this last time I had gone even tho I had not been in over 6 months. Made me feel special. They have great ambiance and customer service. Elena is awesome!! LOVE HER!! They have Tea and Tequila before you go in. I go to her for my brazillian and it makes a not-so-pleasant experience not so dreadful. It's never extremely painful and she knows a lot about skin care and health. I love them and they do a fantastic job!! read more

My only gripes are: I wish it were closer to my house and open on weekends, or later on weekdays. They use the hard blue wax here which is the best way to go for your sensitive nether regions. And for only $45 bucks for a semi-Brazilian?! WOW - that is an incredible value that I wish I could take advantage of more often. The ambiance here is great (it smells sooo good in that room), Elena is friendly and very skilled, and they have lots of cutesy little products in the lobby area. So if you are able - hit this place up. I am on their email list and sometimes get coupons through email for services I want to try out, so be sure to hop on that! read more

Love the Zen-like ambiance. Piel Skin Care is has a very pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. That is so key to any spa! Beautiful, airy and bright. Like many yelpers here, I found Piel Skin Care through a great Groupon. I was able to get a same day appointment, and despite arriving 10 minutes late, (I'm new to L.A. and am learning about the awful traffic. 2.5 miles can take 25 -30 minutes!). They were very understanding and accommodating and didn't give me any grief for arriving late. Elena did a fabulous job! She is very skilled. I've had many Brazilian waxes prior to my experience here. This was the most pleasant, non-painful Brazilian to date! Bravo Elena! Thank you! (Tip: Ladies, if you get them regularly; they are not painful and unpleasant). read more

I went to Piel for my first time yesterday after purchasing a Groupon for a $22 Brazilian wax. Although I'm generally not a fan of hard wax, the lady who waxed me did an exceptional job! Even though I had recently shaved about a week and a half prior to my appointment (a big no-no for waxing), she gave me a very clean and thorough wax-- there were hardly any strays. Needless to say, I was very impressed! The studio itself is very cute and clean, and the staff is very friendly and personable. I recommend them. read more

I found Piel through Groupon, and was very happy with the brazilian wax and overall experience. I was planning on continuing to use Piel regularly, however based on the next experience I had with them I have changed my mind. I purchased 2 additional Groupons, and yes, it's my fault for not reading the fine print. They were for first time customers only. When I realized the error after purchasing, I called Piel and asked if I could just combine the 2 vouchers for 1 wax. Seemed fair to me. Unfortunately they were completely inflexible. I would have imagined that they would want to retain customers, and make an exception. I'm disappointed that we couldn't come to an agreement read more

My favorite place to be waxed, which is hard to say, since being waxed is the worst. Not very painful, no ingrowns, polite and clean. That is all I care about. My hair is gone, I can move on. I do not have to be traumatized for another 6 weeks. read more

Getting a Brazilian wax is never...fun. It's awkward, painful, and uncomfortable. BUT, if you're ever looking to get one in LA, Elena is your girl! She's professional, quick, thorough, and very personable. The hard wax she uses makes waxing a lot more bearable, I have to say it's not bad at all. Plus she's so quick, you'll be out within 15 minutes. The clinic here is kind of hidden, but not too hard to find. The lobby is decorated with a bunch of Buddhist/Zen stuff, it really does make you a little more relaxed. Plus they offer you tea, and it tastes like cinnamon apple oatmeal. :) My experience with Elena was great! I will, without a doubt, come back again. read more

I purchased brazillian wax through groupon... Let me start off by sayin the staff was very friendly and professional... The location and set up is beautiful!!! Now the waxin was my first time and although it was a little painful I'm very satisfied with the result... I will be going back for a wax again! read more

This place seems to be hit or miss and I almost didn't go because of that. I trust my yelp reviews to give me an idea of what I'm walking into for a new experience so hope this helps. I purchased a Groupon months ago and finally decided to use it. I called on Saturday and was able to get in the following Monday. Not bad. The receptionist explained in detail how to find them since they're in a penthouse with no/minimal street signage besides the address, so that was nice and helpful. There is metered street parking outside ($2/hr coins or card). If you have a Groupon make sure you bring cash (and exact change) for tip. After trekking up 3 flights of stairs the bright white, airy penthouse opened up. It's a cute location. I was early so that gave me time to fill out a new client form. I didn't wait long after that to see Alexandra. She was very nice, professional and made the wax fairly pain free. I was impressed! She really knew what she was doing, paid close attention to detail, took her time, and made good conversation. She also has a special package of 5 waxes for $200, or 2 for $80, and if you prebook your appointment and keep it she deducts 10% off (not sure if this applies to the package though since it's already discounted). Waxes here are typically $55 so that's a nice $15 savings. As you keep seeing her she is also flexible in adjusting pricing as the waxing gets easier. It's nice that she recognizes that and is willing to work with her clients. I don't live in the area so that's the only thing keeping me from being a regular with Alexandra, but I'd highly recommend her! read more

This place is fantastic! I found it on Yelp! Thank you, Thank you! It was my first time so it was $25 bucks! For a Brazilian!!! You cannot beat that! She was so friendly and made me feel like I had been a client for years! She uses a blue clay wax! Makes it way less painful! I will be back, that's for sure!!! read more

I've been going to Piel for years. I found them through Groupon back in 2012 and am so glad I did. Elena is super sweet. She uses hard wax, which is much less painful than regular wax, and she's super fast. Definitely the best wax I've ever had! The salon is very zen and welcoming. They offer discounts if you buy 5 waxes at a time so their prices are very reasonable. You can't go wrong here. read more

I've been coming here since it first opened 6.5 years ago. Elena is the best in town for brazillian wax. Piel Skin is like family, the owner welcomes you into her business like she welcomes family. The BEST Brazilian waxes ever. I've been coming here for 6 years now. I won't go to anyone else! Thank you Elena! read more

I went here for the first time for a Brazilian wax after purchasing a Groupon this week. Not my favorite thing to do, but a girl has got to do what she's got to do. I have never had a quicker, more painless waxing job in my life! Elena uses hard wax and is able to take off huge sections at a time. She NEVER double dips and the whole experience is comfortable, clean and totally easy. I went there with a Groupon but I will happily be a returning customer at regular price! read more

Really good experience - Danna was great. I'll be back, no doubt. Bring cash for tips - they get cranky if you don't. Wish I had known ahead of time! read more

It's nice inside. It's clean. They don't double dip!!!! BUT - the woman is rough. She made me bleed ... my skin was raw and tender for 3 days after. She also over-waxed and left me almost completely bare. Sadly, now that it's growing back - I'm having a huge huge ingrown hair problem - something that has NEVER happened to me before. I would never go back. I do not recommend this place. Nice try ... but never again. read more

I usually take care of my own waxing but I saw a groupon and thought I would treat myself. First impressions - ample parking, easy to find, cute waiting area and friendly staff. They offer tea when you first arrive and although they offer you other services, they don't try to hard sell anything, which I liked. I felt very comfy - or as comfy as one can when spread eagle on a table getting their lady bits waxed! The Estetician used a combination of hard wax and soft wax and was very thorough and professional while being friendly. I would definitely return. read more

After parking my car & entering a dank, old office building off Olympic & Beverly, I climbed several flights of stairs leading to an old door and lowered my expecations. Yet, as I opened the door to Piel, the open, white, clean, airy space immediately put me at ease. I had a brazilian wax with the owner, Elena, who used hard wax and a great conversation to distract me from an otherwise uncomfortable 20 minutes of hair removal. She was quick, professional, on time & I will definitely be going back! read more

Had such a great Brazilian wax experience today at Piel Skin Care. Peaceful ambiance as well as a clean and sanitary space (which I'm very big on when it comes to these things). No double dipping ever. Elena is down to earth with a lovely energy. She uses a combination of hard wax and honey wax. I'm a big fan of hard wax because it sticks to the hair - not the skin - and I find it much less painful. Anyway, I was enjoying talking to Elena so much that I was shocked to hear my wax was done already! No Brazilian wax is pain free, but when someone is fast (and still thorough!!) that's gold. Will definitely be back. read more

I decided to try this place because of the reviews, and maybe I'm spoiled from other salons, but I was disappointed considering their price point. They were nice enough during the appt process but kept wondering if I had any discounts... why, will that affect your service or your appt availability? The salon itself was lovely - loved the tequila bottle, bathroom decor, and other quirks. But the waxing itself felt a bit unpleasant - the interaction made me feel more awkward than comfortable, it was more painful/less gentle than I've experienced at my usual salon, and after I got home I realized that there were patches missed. I did appreciate the oil, wipes, etc. provided after the fact so you can easily clean off any residue yourself. read more

I've been a little spoiled by other salons in town that offer online booking of appointments. So it was a little more hassle than I'm used to with several emails/phone calls back and forth figuring out a time and then confirming, sending the PDF of my Groupon, etc. Parking wasn't too much of an issue. I found a metered spot off Beverly about a block past the building. Once inside, and on the second level, just look for the door with the Piel sign, and follow that staircase up to the penthouse. I was the only customer when I arrived, and I was taken care of immediately. The wax was quick and really quite well done. Everyone was very friendly. The price here is right, I'm just not sure I'll be back because it's a little farther away than my usual place, and with my schedule at work it's so much easier to just look at a calendar on a webpage and reserve a wax online! However, if you are close or you have a more structured schedule, this is a great spot for a Brazilian! read more