to be sugared or not to be sugared? To be sugared is hygienically cleaner than waxing and it's organic. There is no dipping of instruments into a hot pool of over used wax . It's organic and much gentler on the skin than waxing. And then, most importantly, there is Katia. She is so great at what she does, is so thoughtful and filled with tons of integrity and mounds of wisdom. I look forward to relaxing for a bit while Katia works her magic and surprises me with some really interesting questions. Thanks Katia read more

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Now that I've found Katia, I won't let anyone else sugar me and I'll never get waxed again EVER! I've never tried sugaring before but have always heard good things about it. I've been coming to this location for sugaring in Venice for about a year now. Katia is my sugaring specialist, she's AMAZING! She's very welcoming & friendly. When I had my first visit to Katia's studio/salon, I had mixed feelings and I was so nervous to get sugared. First of all, it's very clean and professional which I love. Katia took the time to analyze my skin, share with me some tips/suggestions and made me feel very comfortable. Her sugaring hair removal is meticulous and she takes her time and never rushes you. Also her sugaring skills are very effective and long lasting. Katia is very knowledgeable about skin care and her products that she uses. I can say that without hesitation that Katia is the best sugaring hair removal specialist I have ever encountered. I have recommended her to all of my friends/family and most of them visit her regularly now. Plus, she is quite nice and engaging. I look forward to my monthly visit to see her. She is the best-no doubt about it. Give it a try, you'll love the results, five stars for Katia! THANK YOU KATIA!!! read more

Amazing experience! Katia is very professional & knowledgeable. Very fast and although I would like to say it wasn't painful, it was. But a Brazilian always is at least for me. She was awesome I would recommend her to anyone. read more

She's amazing! Clean space and super professional. Hurt less than any other I have tried and she was meticulous. Would highly recommend.

I have been receiving Katia's sugaring services for 2 years and I think she is great! Katia is very knowledgable about her craft and is able to explain the process and the products throughly. Her studio is always clean and her practices are hygienic. She also has a fantastic bedside manner! Can't say enough about this part as I am a total baby when it comes to pain. Katia somehow manages to make me feel calm & comfortable even in an awkward situation -distracting with questions, interesting conversation and funny observations. I will definitely continue to use her services. read more

Katia is a wonderful aesthetician, with a great sugaring technique. I've been going to Katia for over a year when my aesthetician moved out-of-state. Katia is very professional and at the same time, very casual and friendly, which is great in an aesthetician. She's very thorough and always can put a client at ease. Highly recommend. read more

I felt comfortable getting my bikini done here. The environment is private and relaxing. She was nice and welcoming, as well as sanitary! I was impressed with how clean everything was. I am definitely going to her again! read more

I have been following Katia around this city for years and hate going to anyone else. She is extremely professional, pleasant to work with, and very detail oriented- not a single hair is missed! My skin used to turn bright red after waxing/sugaring with previous aestheticians, but Katia's technique has not only helped with irritation but has also prevented future ingrown hairs. Hair grows backs more slowly now too! Her knowledge and skill keeps me coming back! Thanks, Katia! read more

Katia is amaaaazing. She is super friendly and makes you feel like a close friend. She's great at what she does and has very fair pricing. I have sensitive skin and yet my skin never gets irritated after my appointments with her. I highly recommended her to anyone looking into getting some sugaring done! read more

I love how thorough Katia is! I've been her client for a few months now and she is amazing at Brazilian sugaring!! She is VERY CLEAN, quick and makes the process of a bikini wax as painless as it could be! She's awesome!!! read more

Katia rocks!! I had a great experience getting sugared by her. It was a little painful since I waited so long since I had last gotten waxed- sugaring feels similar to regular waxing but lasts longer and looks better with no redness or bumps after- and Katia is excellent at making it as painless as possible. I am a fan!! Very reasonably priced and great location. read more

I have been seeing Katia for a little over a year. She is highly skilled in her craft and such a pleasure to visit - really puts me at ease notwithstanding the not so easy nature of the work. I tend to forget my appointments but she always sends a reminder text the day before and if I need to reschedule for a different time (usually on the same day), she always accommodates me with a sincere "no problem!" read more

Katia is amazing! She is insanely thorough, professional, and friendly. She's super responsive and accommodating especially when I wait until the last minute to make an appointment. I wouldn't go to anyone else! read more

Katia is the sweetest and is so passionate/knowledgable about what she does!! I HIGHLY recommend going to her for a natural alternative to waxing - sugaring is less painful too! Very affordable and accommodating to my schedule :) love this girl! read more

I love Katia! She has been sugaring me for over 5 years now and I will never go to anyone else. She is very professiona andl makes you feel super comfortable while making the process painless and quick. Her prices are pretty much the same to other Sugaring Studios but I feel she gives better quality service. She can book up very quickly so I would suggest you book in advance. Her room is very clean and professional. I love it here! read more

Katia, was very meticulous, professional and attentive to my needs. She went out of her way to confirm my appointment and gave me detailed directions on where to park. I have been waxing for several years, but oftentimes since my hair is so thin, waxers would usually miss spots or not remove the hair completely from the root. Katia took the time to make sure that she got every area. Overall, it was a great experience, well worth the money, and I highly recommend her for anyone that is considering sugaring! read more

Katia is super helpful and very knowledgeable regarding waxing and what's good for skin, etc. she's very precise and makes sure she doesn't leave her client unhappy. Definitely going to be a regular now! read more

Katya is wonderful! She was incredibly accommodating of my last minute appointment request and sugar-waxed me with great care. I recommend her to anyone wanting a great service from a really kind person. read more

KATIA IS A PRO! I have been seeing Katia forever, at least over five years. She's done my bikini line and also my underarms. She is so incredibly professional, and a sweetheart. I'm sure I don't need to tell you that getting hair removed from your bikini line can leave you feeling a bit vulnerable. Katia is such a sweetheart in that regard. She always makes you feel so comfortable, far from embarrassed, and tells you what she's doing each step of the way. I always have so much fun talking to Katia that it's all over before I know it. Oh, and did I mention how painless this whole process is compared to waxing? In case you don't know, whereas wax adheres to both skin and hair, ripping off your skin along with your hair, sugar only adheres to your hair - this makes for a much smoother experience. Pun intended ;) Even compared to other sugarers, Katia knows what she is doing and knows how to get that sugar off with the least amount of pain. Her prices are incredibly fair, her place easy to get to with easy parking. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND KATIA! read more

Katia is the BEST! People often THINK they are doing sugaring, but it is really just waxing using sugar...Katia does the real deal SUGARING. Her technique is flawless and practically painless, her studio is clean and inviting, and the results are perfection. On top of it all, Katia is so friendly and truly cares about her clients. She is all about customer service and even uses a frequent customer card that allows for a free service after only a few visits. I would never go anywhere else!! read more

I've been going to Katia for sugaring for about 4 months now, and I have to say, I am hooked! I wanted to switch from traditional waxing to sugaring after hearing rave reviews from my friends, so I turned to Yelp. I was impressed with the overwhelmingly positive reviews on her page, and her shop was in a a convenient location, so I decided to give it a try. Katia is great!! She is always prompt and friendly, and consistently provides clean and professional service at a fair price. If you're looking for a sugaring professional, don't look any further! read more

I came to Katia after increased facial hair growth from laser hair removal treatments. I have extremely sensitive skin and nothing seemed to keep me from breaking out with huge zits or welts. I was totally embarrassed and my skin was a mess. Two sessions with Katia later and I am so incredibly happy, not to mention my skin is awesome. Sugaring is great for sensitive facial skin (as well as underarms and bikini). Also, Katia is incredibly skilled, professional, personable, and totally fair price-wise. Her attention to detail is incredible and she takes a lot of time with each client. Bonus: there's always free parking in front of her salon. read more

Katia is seriously a God send! If you want someone who is very professional, extremely knowledgable about sugaring and the hair removal process you have found her. Katia is gentle and talks you through the process (so helpful). I was waxing before I found Katia and my skin would get so irritated and I'd leave in so much pain...now I actually look forward to my appointments and don't have any of those problems. Katia and sugaring are THE BEST in this industry! I can't stop telling all of my friends how lucky I am to have found her and to make an appointment immediately. read more

I was a die hard hard-wax only for over 7 years, but I have always wanted to try sugaring. So happy I have switched over. With sugaring it doesn't have that burning sensitive sensation after for the day as with regular waxing. I love that it's all natural ingredients too. Katia is extremely knowledgable and answers all questions. She is so meticulous and does not leave a stray hair, which I love. She goes over as many times needed(and since it's not hot wax you can and it won't burn) and tweezes to get every last one which is huge for me because I hate stragglers or finding some after. She is so happy and it's always a good conversation when there. My friends and boyfriend now go here too. Can't beat the pricing especially being on the west side. She definirely takes care of you! read more

Katia is such a gem! She is very personable and easy to talk to, and does an incredibly impeccable job. She also gives helpful tips on avoiding ingrown hairs. I will never go back to waxing, and aim to visit Katia every four weeks for many years to come. read more

Katia is awesome! I highly recommend making an appointment with her. I felt very comfortable with her and she does a great job.

First of all, Katia is a PRO. I have had a lot of waxing as well as sugaring over the years, but Katia is THE BEST. I will never wax (ouch!) again. Sugaring is so much better and Katia is super efficient and gentle. She has such a nice way about her that she puts you completely at ease. Her studio is always clean and cute. I hope she stays on the westside for a long, long time! read more

Moved to LA from NYC a year and a half ago. I was of course nervous to find all new people to go to in LA. All my Yelp friends led me in the right direction with Katia! (Thank you!) She is great! Makes you feel incredibly comfortable and is great at what she does. I had gone to Bliss in NYC but honestly would choose Katia over them. Try for yourself! read more

Katia is super sweet! This was my first exposure to 'sugaring' and having been introduced to this technique by Katia was the best! She made me fee welcomed, relaxed and assured. Her space is clean, well lit, and organized. She talked me through it, but took her time and was very patient. I have sensitive skin and course hair. She assured me this technique works for ALL hair types and the key was to do smaller areas (one area at a time). Since my visit, there has been no irritation at all, and moreover, when the process was complete, there was no residue or stickiness. I would be remissed if I didn't mention that this procedure is so much more cleaner, safer and healthier (in my opinion) than waxing. Why? Simply because there is NO double dipping and that makes this awesome to me! read more

She's amazing! The only person I'll let between my legs except my husband!! I will never go back to shaving! Plus, she's super cool and kind and fun to chat with!! read more

I've only ever written a couple Yelp reviews in my life, so when I do write one, it's for a good reason... What can I say about Katia, other than she is super talented, super sweet and super accomodating with great prices! I needed to get my underarms sugared before my wedding last year and found Katia on Yelp when she first moved to her location on Lincoln and Rose. I had nevered sugared before and wanted to see what it was all about. Not only did she explain the whole process but it didn't hurt at all! She makes you feel welcomed and comfortable right off the bat and is at the same time very professional, knowledgeable and precise with her work. Her studio is also very clean with a good vibe. I recently needed to have my bikini line shaped last minute and she found a time to squeeze me into her schedule AND took the time to to make sure it turned out exactly how I wanted it! ;) Thank you, Katia! I would whole heartedly recommend Katia to anyone looking for hair removal. For those who are normally waxers, I would highly recommend switching over to sugaring with Katia. Not only is sugaring a lot less painful, it is much easier on your skin. I will definitely be back to see Katia soon... :) read more