In all my 15 years of waxing, from New York, to Paris, to Seattle, to - yes - Brazil, I have never had an eyebrow or bikini wax like the ones Jessica Luk gives over at Spa Sophia. I never knew that the experience of grooming my nether-regions could actually be pleasant, until a few months ago when I went in for a session with Jess. She spoke with me about my skin type, then went through options, and we decided on the chocolate wax - I'll admit, at the time it sounded a little frou-frou, but Jess was so warm, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about her work and about me that I was convinced to remain open-minded. Boy, am I glad I did! Not only was the procedure relatively painless, due to what I'm inclined to cite as Jess's perfect technique (I'm not a wax-ist or whatever they're called, but I know pain!), but the process flew by! Jess and I chatted our way through about any and everything, and before I knew it I was coiffed. Next, it was on to brows. I barely have any brows at all, with very fine hair and extremely delicate skin, and even at very expensive spas I've previously walked out literally crying over botched waxings. Again, I had no cause for fear with Jess. Honestly, this is the best brow wax I've ever had. Not only did I walk out of the spa with perfectly arched, manicured brows that framed my eyes and have garnered me complements for WEEKS, but for the first time ever I didn't suffer even a moment of that "I just got waxed" look! At the end of my session with Jess, I walked out confident and hair-free to my desired degree - but not before scheduling a follow-up visit. For the first time in my life, I'm committing to regular appointments. I'm sticking with Jess, and HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you give her a shot as well. read more

I had the most incredible shirodhara experience at Spa Sophia with Ayurvedic practitioner Megan Darwin. I've never felt anything like it. I left feeling like I'd had massage, acupuncture, a chiropractic adjustment, done yoga and had a therapy session - never been so relaxed in my entire life! I can't wait to try her Ayurvedic Detox Program! I'd recommend these treatments to anyone who deals with mid to high level stress daily. You will thank me later!! read more

Spa Sophia is so inviting of a space and the service providers are the same. I get my facials from Jessica and she has a gentle touch and a great intuition of giving my skin the treatment it needs. I get more compliments on my skin since I have been seeing her than ever! This place is definitely a must all the ladies here are very kind and knowledgable. read more

I would give this place 100 stars if I could! I found Spa Sophia about a year ago when I was living in Venice. I was desperately searching for a place to get my eyebrows waxed that I would love as much as my old one in Louisiana. Then I met Amanda!! She's absolutely amazing at what she does and as an added perk she's so personable and easy to talk to that she takes my mind off of the pain of getting waxed. I have since moved away from Venice but still very willingly make the drive to go back and see her every 5 weeks. read more

Booked a last-minute appt and had a really awesome Esalen Massage with Michael. Definitely look forward to the next one! Nice, intimate, clean space with a friendly receptionist. read more

Owner have reached out to me and apologized and issued me a full refund she offered me another treatment which I refused. Thanks

Still an excellent wax! Detailed and top of the line. They were also wonderfully considerate and mindful and flexible when I was running late. That's some customer service! I love the white wood interior and all the linens are comfortable and soothing. The only place I go for a wax when I come to LA! read more

NO double dip, LOVE IT. Sophia & Amanda are the BEST waxers, I would not trust my brazilian to ANYONE else if I could help it. Sweet ladies and good at what they do, doesn't hurt as bad when they're in charge! Also had a great abyhanga massage with Megan, can't wait to go back and have another relaxing massage. I like abyhanga because it is soothing, calming and centering vs deep tissue pummeling. read more

Kaethe was INCREDIBLE. She was firm yet gentle and listened to my needs. She was present and mindful. I will definitely go to her again. 100%. 5 stars. read more

Been meaning to get on here for a long minute to say how good Kimberly is at her job. I've been getting facials from her for a few years and every time after I leave I'm kicking myself for not coming back more frequently. She's so skilled & experienced, and intuitive & knowledgable. She's someone who just knows her shit, and does her craft with integrity. The rest of the staff always feels welcoming, sincere and kind--very un-West LA in that (great) way. A little pricey but always feels worth it. (I mean, if I were going to wear a shirt everyday the way I wear my face everyday, I would surely spend $160+ on it! So why wouldn't I prioritize a facial and skip a new shirt?!) read more

I discovered Spa Sophia on Yelp while visiting from the D.C. area and found their five star rating to be deserved. Their upstairs location is clean, bright and tastefully decorated. The woman at the reception area was friendly. I had the Signature facial with Vanessa and it was wonderful. She explained all the treatments and the neck and shoulder massage was relaxing. My face was dewy and glowing afterwards. read more

I had an excellent facial by Amanda Coggin. She was very professional and knowledgable about skin, and her warm spirit made my experience extremely relaxing. I found my self snoring by the end, mouth open and all. She was gentle in the extractions and the facial massage while masks were being applied were firm and soothing at the same time. She brings "good energy" and a wealth of knowledge to the experience. I've had numerous facials at other places and I highly recommend Amanda as an esthetician. I will be going back regularly for sure. She also made some good recommendations on follow on care in terms of exfoliators that have helped clear my skin. This place is very "zen" and you'll be in very good hands with Amanda. PS I left my necklace there and realized it almost a week later, and it was returned to me! read more

I was given a wonderful gift of a pregnancy abhyanga massage with Megan Darwin at Spa Sophia. It was INCREDIBLE. Megan knew exactly how to soothe my achey third-trimester body, and I left in a state of bliss. Megan is also an ayurvedic practitioner, so her knowledge around well-being extends way beyond massage. I would recommend a massage with Megan to anyone, pregnant or not! read more

Honestly no praise I can give could do Vanessa justice; she is a true pro and such a goddess of a human. Best facial of my life, hands down. Vanessa is a skin artiste/goddess and the most knowledgeable person who's ever touched my face, and probably the only person who will from now on. Not to mention the sweetest and most awesome person in general. Weird to call a facial life changing but, for lack of a better word, mine today was life changing. I learned so much about my skin and how to care for it properly, more than I ever learned from the most reputable, decorated dermatologists in New York City where I'm from. I could go on and on, but bottom line- going to Spa Sophia is prob the best thing you can do for your skin. Products are also beyond if you're not looking for a facial and are in the neighborhood and need something great for your skin. And Vanessa is an absolute genius, end of story. Super grateful read more

Robyn is magical. Not only does my face look and feel amazing after a facial with Robyn but her facial and neck massages are INCREDIBLE! I feel so relaxed. She really takes the time to get to know my skin and makes suggestions based on my skin goals. I love Spa Sophia. read more

When I first moved from San Francisco to Los Angeles, I had a terrible time finding the perfect places for facials and waxing. Some seemed to only want to cater to celebrities, others were overpriced or lacking on the ambiance. Once I found Sophia's, though, it's been nothing but perfection! My eyebrows always look stellar! Her bikini waxes are quick and the least painful I've ever had. Her facials are relaxing and nourishing. I actually went to her after a botched facial from a Beverly Hills day spa that literally burnt my face, and Sophia gave me some salve (free of charge!) to put on it to help heal (and it completely helped!) I've now been going to her for the past two years and wouldn't go anywhere else! read more

I have been meaning to write a review for Sophia for months! I'm not sure if it says more about me or about Sophia that going in to wax my lady bits feels more like a girl's night than, well, a Brazilian wax. Sophia's energy is so fun and relaxing that it really takes a lot of the focus away from the process. While I can't guarantee that you will feel nothing, I can say her skill level is some of the best I've seen (felt?) and her general awesomeness makes the experience that much better. I am not a Yelp reviewer (working in the restaurant industry has seen to that) but I had to break that barrier for Sophia... and my mechanic (good bikini waxers and mechanics are something to be cherished). Spa Sophia deserves every kind word on this page! read more

Wonderful, relaxing, healthy massage = Megan Darwin!! Absolute relaxation and full body rejuvenation, I felt like I had been restored back to health after being with Megan for 90 minutes at her beautiful space at Spa Sophia. She encouraged me to drink the alkaline h20 provided at the spa after my massage. The cool colors and zen like space in the spa places you right in the mood to have a massage and then wind down afterwards. Megan is a true joy and works hard to make you feel well. I can't wait to have another massage with her. read more

I have been coming to see Natarsha for the last 6 months and she is amazing! Her Brazilian wax is perfection. I have highly sensitive skin and had sworn off bikini waxes until I came to Spa Sophia. I never have any issues afterwards and she is very gentle using a combination of hard and soft wax in order to maximize results and minimize pain. I just had her tint and shape my eyebrows and I have to say my brows have never looked this good (and I have been to some of the top brow specialists in town). In addition to being very talented Natarsha is extremely friendly and down-to-earth making the whole wax experience actually pleasurable. read more

Really great waxing services here. It's a smaller space located on Abbot Kinney, but the rooms where they do the services were open and airy. Jessica made sure I was comfortable and turned the air conditioning on, offered me water, etc. She also did a good job on my service. This place is pricey, but it's a quality place that pays very close attention to detail, is very clean and sanitary and makes sure their clients are satisfied. read more

I went to Spa Sophia for the first time yesterday for a Brazilian wax and a facial. I seriously can't say enough good things about this place!! Sophia was the esthetician and she was AWESOME. The waxing hardly hurt at all and she did it really quickly. Awesome. The facial was life changing. She is so knowledgeable and actually cares about helping you improve your skin!!! I was having major skin issues and after one facial it is already 150% better. She has a ton of experience and really knows her stuff. She is also incredibly nice. I will definitely never go anywhere else but Spa Sophia. read more

Spa Sophia is a little slice of heaven on Abbot Kinney! I had one of -if not the best- relaxing massage from Michael! His energy was so wonderful! As soon as he said hello I knew it was going to be a special experience and it was. I feel so relaxed and I can't wait to go back for more treatments! read more

I went in for a brow waxing and facial from Amanda and it was amazing! I now see her exclusively. She was quick and skilled with the waxing and I love how she shaped my eyebrows. It was as painless as possible. The facial was exceptional and by far the best I have ever had! I didn't know what a facial could be until I got one from Amanda. It was relaxing and my skin felt incredible afterwards. She took her time and was gentle and thorough. I feel as though she really understood what I needed and knew what was best for my skin. My face has never felt healthier. If I could, I would go see Amanda weekly. HIGHLY recommend her! read more

Amanda = Amazing. I've had "facials" before but nothing compared to her magic. I suffered from Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer syndrome - the pores on my nose were clogged and angry and I only ever knew of Bioré pore strips and Proactiv. Always thinking I'd just have a red nose for life I came to Spa Sophia on a whim, ready to see if I could actually do something about it. Well, after Amanda's consultation and magic and product recommendation I have a NORMAL nose!!! No more red!!! And it never came back. She's already made it into my monthly budget. I also loved learning about my skin from her and how to properly take care of it. I feel so empowered and beautiful! No more makeup for this clear, evenly toned face! Ayla = Amazing. I got a 1.5 hr Deep Tissue massage from her yesterday morning for a shoulder and lower back injury that's been the bane of my existence for the past couple of months. It's constantly hurting and stuck, I can't do any upper body work because it's pissed off at me and no amount of acupuncture was helping. I've dealt with massive injuries and healing in the past so I know my body well enough to know when to move on and try something new and I'm so glad I booked a Deep Tissue massage with her. She got into both injuries like nobody's business - and loosened up all of the other parts of my arm and back that have been tight and compensating for the injuries. I can move my shoulder without pain now - in positions I haven't been able to move it into without massive pain for months!!! And I can finally sleep on my L side again thanks to her attention on my lower back. Hands down the best massage I've ever had. She's also made it into my monthly budget. This place is pure gold. Just go, you will be so happy you did. read more

Sophia is friendly and relaxing. I've always gone to her for brazilian waxes and was happy to find her again in her very own new spa after visiting her originally at the Treehouse a year ago. She's quick, smart, skilled, as painless as one can be with a waxing job, and reasonably priced. She also has an online booking service, which I love. read more

This place is awesome... and very economical in terms of space (it's tiny). I literally spent more time looking for the door than on the table. Sophia is extremely nice and down to earth and her easygoing Cali vibe really helped make me feel relaxed. Her work speaks for itself as I'm very satisfied and I plan on going back. I'm prone to ingrown hairs and so the whole "hard wax" approach is perfect for me. read more

I've been going to Sophia for several years now and I'm so excited she finally opened her own studio. She's so personable, which is great especially if you are a newbie to bikini waxing. She's the kind of girl you can gab with about anything - plus carrying on a conversation takes your mind off the goings-on below the equator. She uses a special blue hard wax that is easier on sensitive skin. And she's quick, so you aren't sitting there with your legs in the air for an hour. I highly recommend Sophia - she's the best!! read more

I found Sophia, three years ago, back when she was working at The Treehouse. I had never gotten a bikini wax before and I was absolutely terrified! Sitting half-naked in front of a total stranger is the epitome of uncomfortable, however, Sophia managed to dispel any sense of awkwardness. She is so incredibly friendly and relatable; I absolutely love her to death. Plus, she is super quick and efficient, and she's not going to make you get into any weird, downward dog poses! If you're in need of a little 'down there' maintenance, Spa Sophia is the place to go! read more

I recently went to Spa Sophia during staying in LA. The place is small but clean and cozy. My waxer,Jessica, was kind and did a great job! I was little a bit behind, but she made sure I was comfortable. I definitely will come back next time when I'm in LA read more

I am very picky about my brows, and I don't trust a lot of people with them. After a threading gone awry, I decided to wait about 8 months to let the hair grow out. I did a Yelp review and found Spa Sophia, and I am so happy that I did! I have been to Amanda twice, and she does such an amazing job. I am thrilled with how much time she takes to carefully wax my brows, making sure to never take off too much. She listens to what I would like done, and gets it done right. Amanda is always so friendly and welcoming. I'm very happy with Spa Sophia, and will continue to be a loyal customer in the future. read more

So, I'm prone to ingrown hairs, and I just had to note that at my last appointment, I brought this up and Sophia spent extra time doing individual extractions of each one! Most of these I'm pretty sure I developed before I even started going to her, as my last wax place wasn't very good. She didn't charge me any extra, and everything has healed up and looks so much better. I was impressed with how carefully she removed each hair, and how cognizant she was of my pain level throughout. I will never go anywhere else. read more

I went to Spa Sophia on a recent trip to LA and had an amazing facial and massage. The high-end ingredients she used were very refreshing with pleasant scents. My face was literally glowing when I left. I even had to buy some epicuren products to take with me but I cant wait to get back to Venice for a little sunshine and another visit to see Sophia... read more

So glad that I found this place. I went in for the first time last Friday. It was really easy to make an appt online, and her studio is really nice and surprisingly comfortable. She tried to explain the wax that she uses but I wasn't really paying attention- whatever it is, it works really well and hurts about 50% less than what I am used to. She lets it dry on your skin and for some reason that helps a lot. She was playing Fleet Foxes and told me a story that made me laugh (I've never felt so comfortable that I can laugh while on the bikini wax table..). I will definitely be going back for my next wax! read more

First time getting a bikini wax, and I was ready for pain but it was painless!! She was amazing and really friendly. I will def be back!

I have been going to this place for almost 3 years for all my waxing needs. I have no idea why it took me this long to post a review. Maybe it was my own selfish desire to keep the place low-key and easy to get an appointment at. Anyways, I was originally drawn to the place by great reviews I had seen at the time. I had been off the wax wagon for almost a year at this point after a horrifying experience at another wax place. I'll spare everyone the details but it definitely is not something I was looking to repeat. Sophia was amazing and super friendly which helps when one is getting a Brazilian. She is also quick and makes the experience as pain-free as possible. The vibe of the place is really relaxing and super cute. Very shabby chic, meets beachy vibe. Spa Sophia does much more than waxing. They also have highly-trained massage therapists and estheticians. The other day I finally decided to get a facial after experiencing frustrating adult acne flare ups. Natarsha was my esthetician and she was AMAZING!!!! She went through my normal routine and helped to tweak it to get my skin back to a clearer state. The best part was she actually simplified my routine and eliminated the number of products I was using which ultimately saved my checkbook too. It's been almost 4 weeks since my facial and after continuing to follow the super easy routine she's given me my skin has actually stayed relatively clear. I have every intention of going back to see her in the next week or so to do my follow up so we can make any necessary tweaks to really get my skin back to where it was a year ago. Overall, this is a really great little gem on Abbott Kinney! read more

I was a first-timer on the Brazilian, or any bikini wax actually, and I can get shy during a pedicure, so I figured I'd be a challenge for Sophia. But not at all. She was so friendly, professional, and matter-of-fact that it was all over before I knew it. My sensitive skin is doing fine too. Definitely recommend. read more

Went in for a quick wax with Robin and she was super friendly and helpful in making recommendations for my skin!

Spa Sophia is a hidden sanctuary on the westside, the light and airy spa has a soothing and calm energy, those at the front desk are genuine and helpful, and Michael is a master massage therapist. His gifted bodywork is incredibly healing, and the passion for his work is evident in every aspect of the massage. I cannot rave enough about Michael, who I have been seeing for years, or this spa that facilitates the rejuvenating and restorative work that takes place here. read more

I LOVE going to see Sophia. I have been getting my eyebrows waxed from Sophia for 6 years or so and also get facials a few times a year from her. She is a wonderful person to visit and a great person to get your eyebrows waxed or to get a perfect facial from. I highly recommend Spa Sophia to all my friends, many of whom now are also regulars. We love seeing her and getting her magic treatment. You will be very pleased with the service you receive. read more

I had a great esthetician in DC, and thought it would be easy to find one in Los Angeles. WRONG!!! I moved to the area two years ago and struggled to find a good esthetician. I tried med spas in Santa Monica, local spas in Venice, Marina Del Rey, and El Segundo, even tried some of them a few times, but found that they didn't have the expertise or care that I was seeking. Then I went so Spa Sophia. HELLO FACE! I feel like Sophia revealed all of the secrets of my skin as she was getting to know it (whereas others would treat my skin but without thought or explanation). She was not shy about calling out the good and bad parts and gave valuable recommendations. It was very clear to me that she knows what she's doing, and I feel that she deeply cares about her clients' experience. While I knew this was the best facial around after my first appointment, I waited to write the review to make sure I could give a consistency rating. So Five Stars across the board. Sophia is in charge of my face and pores, and I rely on her for relaxation, rejuvenation and a very clear and even complexion. read more