Sugaring services is such a good self-care thing for me! Big fan of it, and if you seen my other reviews, I like to have a steady place to go to for this :) I came across Sweet as Sugar and lucked out on a last minute booking for the next day. I got to meet Rachel, she's wonderful! Once we met and vibed, I am able to get scheduled with her on my preferred day/time and I have enjoyed meeting her monthly for my usual appointment and catch up. Shes so great and has referral ideas when I was looking for a place for dermaplaning or safe, cute outdoor places to explore in the area during my free time. If I have any questions or need to reschedule, she is a text away & so personable every time. With my appointment, the service is inclusive in how she is quick & thorough, and does a great job with the sugaring and exfoliating if need be. Her tips work well too! The exfoliating pads she recommends help after the first week of getting sugared and the after care is minimal if using those pads. Her studio is convenient and close by, with street parking on Ponca, which is easy and accessible. read more

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I recently had my first Brazilian with Rachel & I'm in my 40s! From the moment I saw her beaming, sweet face, I felt immediately comfortable. She just has the perfect personality to put you at ease, right from the start. The waxing was painful at times (since it was my first) but she took her time allowing me to adjust to the process. She does a great calming mask and aftercare which felt really nice. Was the pain worth it? 1000%!!! She made a believer of me, she got every hair! I will be getting these for life now! read more

I can't believe I've been a client of Rachel's for over 6 years now! She's always so warm, welcoming and in such a great mood that it instantly puts you at ease. Sugaring can be a little intimidating at first, but Rachel makes the entire experience feel comfortable and even enjoyable. She's truly the best at what she does and I'll follow her wherever she goes. If you're thinking about trying sugaring, do yourself a favor and book with Rachel! read more

I absolutely love and adore Rachel! I've been going to her for almost 6 years and I haven't been disappointed once. She is the kindest soul, we're not just a client to her, she takes the time to get to know you to create a safe environment all the way around. Her music is the best, and the room we're in is easy to find, and very clean! read more

I've been a client for more than seven years and Rachel is the best hands down. I was nervous my first time and she has such a natural soft touch, warm welcome, and very kind. Her voice is so calming, music just right for a smooth appointment. Results are amazing! The products she uses for removal and for my skin are wonderful. New hair growth is light and my skin is so soft. read more

I have been going to Rachel for over 6 years now, she is amazing! Rachel always has made me feel more than comfortable from the start. We always have good conversation, & she really takes the time to know you personally. I love all the products she uses on my skin, im super sensitive to products and have never once had any type of reaction to anything she uses. Her studio is always clean & again, very comforting. I cant speak highly enough of Rachel and would recommend anyone to come see her for your sugaring needs. read more

Left word to discuss treatment and pricings and had a few general questions before scheduling. Never heard back, so not sure if the business is open at this time. In either case they don't seem to be responding to messages at this time. Thank you. read more

I couldn't find the place but it is located right across from the Trader Joe's parking lot!! There are some spots in front but street parking it available too. Rachel greeted me right away. Told me she was still setting up and to take a seat. The place was small but cozy. She has little trinkets up and around the space. She asked me what methods have I been using for hair removal etc. I've never done sugaring before but found this via Groupon and read all the great reviews. They weren't wrong!! Her regular prices are a bit steep for me, but she did mention she plans on doing specials, so I'll try to catch them when she does. She explains everything to you every step of the way. After the sugaring she uses very natural lotions and oils to help prevent irritation and reduce redness. The process took about 30 mins or so. Pain wise, it was a little less painful than waxing except the upper pelvic area- boy did that hurt. Overall, great first time experience for sugaring.o read more

Rachel makes this experience as pain free as possible! She is good at stripping oils from your skin before waxing as well as exfoliates after to reduce ingrown hairs. I love the vibes of her studio and her calming voice and stress ball helps a lot too! Every visit I add a new service on, she's that good! The only person I've trusted with my skin outside of myself. 15/10 recommend! read more

Rachel was amazing! She made me feel very comfortable throughout the whole process, would recommend her 100%

Rachel is absolutely amazing. First things first, there is a small parking lot right in front of the studio (don't park in Trader Joe's!) or ample street parking near the area. She's always there to greet you, and she always has a smile on her face. I don't know how it's possible, but she makes me look forward to getting sugared because she makes me feel so comfortable and makes great conversation with you during the process. She also gives great advice on pre/post care and unlike other places, is never pushing products or other services on me! She's absolutely amazing, and there's absolutely a reason why she's always booked about 2-3 weeks in advance. Do yourself a favor and go to Rachel for your sugaring needs! read more

Rachel was so great and my appointment was so relaxing. She is located in a super small room right next to Trader Joe's, only accessible through the back parking lot. The greatest thing is that there is free parking and I could do my grocery shopping right after my appointment. Rachel was very very sweet and gentle. She made sure I was comfortable the entire time. This was by far the best wax experience I've ever had. I found her via Groupon and she was so great, I'm positive I'll be back! read more

I have been going to Rachel for years now and she is hands down the best sugarist in LA. She is a wonderful person, and there is very little pain, no ingrowns, and even a mask after! What more could you want? read more

Rachel at Sweet as Sugar is AMAZING! I had never done sugaring before finding her (only waxing) and I can honestly say that I like sugaring way more and (in my opinion) it is DEFINITELY less painful than waxing. Rachel made me feel so comfortable throughout the whole process. Her quality of care is fantastic! What I love most about coming to her is the atmosphere that she provides - the space is clean and calming, and she is so attentive to her work. It feels like more of a spa experience than just hair removal - she takes such good care of your skin and always makes sure to rub your skin with natural oils and lotions to soothe the pain. When I would leave her appointment I would have absolutely ZERO pain (which is incredible because after all my waxing appointments I would always feel red and enflamed for quite a while after). I also love talking to Rachel! As an introvert I usually prefer to not chit chat during my spa experiences, but I actually looked forward to talking with Rachel every month! The way she converses with you takes your mind off the pain and helps the time go by quickly - she is so kind and engaging, it almost felt like therapy! Also, I went to her while I was pregnant and she did an amazing job catering to pregnancy - since she's had a baby herself she knew exactly how to make me feel comfortable and safe (for example, making sure I was always propped up with pillows and never lying on my back, using natural ingredients, etc...) I honestly miss Rachel and can't wait to go back to her once I heal postpartum! read more

5/22/19 Update Rachel is awesome! She provides a comfortable and chill environment while using only organic products. Rachel provides a professional and nurturing experience. Her sugaring is through. And she finishes with wonderfully soothing after care products. It's always a great experience. I have been going to her for over a year. She is the person to go to for sugaring. read more

Love the results! Been coming to Rachel for over a year and sugaring has done wonders compared to what I suffered with waxing! Rachel creates the perfect calm environment to relax and do some self care! Can't recommend her enough! read more

Found this place on Groupon and let me tell you I will definitely be back!! I read the yelp reviews before and I was like wow she must be amazing because not one review is negative and it was better than I could imagine. Amazing results and cute atmosphere! Extremely easy and painless for what I am use to! I have been sugaring for 4 years and it's hard to find a place you actually love! I have definitely found my new spot. Love it and will be a long time customer as well as telling all my friends to go here!!! Thank youuuu read more

What a cute little sugar wax studio! So happy to have found this gem in the LA area. I use to sugar often in the OC area but haven't in a long while since I moved counties and was really nervous about getting waxed again. Rachel is a very sweet, down to earth person - with great taste in music. She makes the session fly by. I love that she uses natural essential oils too. This is the best way to wax ladies! read more

This is my first time for Sugaring (~waxing), I love it! My skin is very smooth after sugaring and the hair doesn't grow fast. Worth of money!! Rachel is very nice and she always has a great conversation so you will forget the pain.. Anyway it's not hurt as I thought.. I will come back soon! ~ thanks Rachel read more

Rachel is a godsend! I was in desperate need of a Brazilian and everyone in the area was booked. Rachel was done for the day, but she still accommodated to my needs. I was greeted the second I walked through the door. Rachel is very welcoming and her shop is DOPE! But really, she has the coolest decor, and the lighting is perfect. She's def set her place up to make you comfortable. She uses natural products from start to finish. My Brazilian by Rachel was the least painful I've had in the 7 years I've been getting them done. She even provides stress balls if you need them hahah. She uses sugar which is a million times better than wax. Her prices are the BEST I've seen in LA and the valley, especially for the quality and precision of her work. When I say precise, girl, I mean PRECISE. She has won me over and I'll never stray. My loyalty is with Rachel. read more

Rachel was awesome! This was my first time sugar waxing. I only did my underarms bc I was nervous (and honestly it was my first time waxing anything ever, I only used a razor). It didn't hurt as much as I thought, only just some discomfort but after I looked at my underarms and all I can say is WOW! The skin is so smooth and looks like a whole new armpit lol. Rachel made me super comfortable and talked to me about all the benefits of sugaring and it was a great experience. It was very relaxing and she is such a nice person I'll definitely go back to her again! :) read more

Rachel is the absolute best! I tried a few other sugaring places before but am so glad that I found her. I've been going to her regularly for a couple of years now and will never go anywhere else! Her studio is extremely clean, inviting, and relaxing. She's professional and also so much fun to chat with. Ladies, I 100% recommended her for all your hair removal needs!!! read more

This was my first sugaring experience and I've definitely been converted! I've been getting waxed for years and had some painful experiences (and I have a very high pain tolerance). But Rachel made the experience very comfortable and painless. She made sure to explain everything to me and made sure I was comfortable the whole experience. Her studio was very intimate and hip. (I even noticed the Kendrick Lamar poster on one of the walls. LOVE!) The music selection was great. I loved that all the products she used were very natural. And as far as the pricing, it seemed fair and average to me. I just moved here from Orange County so I'm used to paying around $60 for a Brazilian wax. I would definitely come back! read more

I've been coming to Rachel for just over 5 months now and she's so fantastic. I've had three other sugaring ladies(been sugaring for 4 years) and Rachel is definitely one of the best! Her studio is so welcoming and relaxing. She's so sweet, too! Her studio is less than 5 minutes from my house, making it a perfect combo. Everyone should go to Rachel for sugaring! read more

I'm so happy that I found Sweet As Sugar Studio! I love the vibe of the location, especially her Spotify playlist. Rachel is very sweet and makes sure you are comfortable from beginning to end. She talked me through each step since it was my first time sugaring. After removing the hair, she made sure no spots were missed or sugar/honey residue was left on me by using a warm damp towel and soothing natual oils as a moisturizer. That was a plus and my favorite part. We all know the saying "Beauty is pain" but Rachel makes it as painless as possible! This is definitely my sugaring home now :) read more

Found a super cheap groupon for Brazilian sugaring and this place has great reviews so I decided I give it a try. SO HAPPY I found Rachel! This is the most thorough Brazilian I have ever experienced! She took her time and got every single hair. She even went in with tweezers and got the stragglers and tended to an ingrown on my bikini line. The products she used were so soothing and my skin has never been so soft. Really happy I found Rachel! I will definitely be back! read more

Rachel is so great! I had a great experience with her. I felt comfortable and safe, which is so important in this type of environment. You are literally trusting a stranger to such a sensitive area. She was also super accommodating to my crazy schedule changes. I will definitely be back. Tip: you enter through the alley next to the Trader Joe's parking lot. read more

Wow! I am super sensitive and self-protective and all I can say is, "WOW!" I felt safe, comfortable, and well-cared for as all those stubborn hairs from the most sensitive areas were removed with perfectly warmed sugar. This little gem of a studio is clean, cute, and easy to get to. Seriously, if you want excellent service in a safe space with great music, this is the place to go. Plus, Rachel is literally the sweetest, most patient and efficient gal. read more

Rachel is wonderful! She makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. Her studio is super clean. I was nervous the first time and now I can't wait to go back! read more

Rachel is sweeter than sugar! This was my first time getting any type of waxing done, I was excited and nervous at the same time however, Rachel is a pro and was very calming and reassured me that the pain I was feeling was normal for a first timer. The results are GREAT, super smooth and moisturized skin. I am still very surprised on how smooth my skin feels, I was used to shaving and dealing with razor burn and ingrown hairs ughh. I will definitely be going back! Rachel's work space is super clean but her personality and professionalism is what won me over. Thank you Rachel! Service: Brazilian wax read more

I wish I can give more than 5 stars!!!! I came to Rachel because my friend has been Raving about how cute her Studio was. I have never had a wax or a sugaring down there ever in my life! I was so anxious and nervous about the experience. Let me tell you, the moment I walked in she was so welcoming and inviting, she walked me through all he steps and we got to work! As far as the cleanliness of the place it was so clean and fragrant! But not overwhelming, just such a clean feeling! Second she distracted me by carrying on a conversation. Lastly she made me so comfortable with the whole experience. Price and quality was so amazing! I will deff be coming back! Thank you Rachel! read more

There's a reason this woman has five star reviews! Her studio is relaxing and comfortable and she's so welcoming and attentive. It was my first time getting a bikini wax and I swear it couldn't have been better anywhere else. Would 1000% recommend. read more

Rachel is amazing!! I couldn't be more happy with my visit! As a regular waxer who had poor experiences my last few visits, I was excited to try sugaring and Rachel exceeded my expectations! The studio was easy to find and I quickly found parking in the small lot and waited outside for a few minutes before my appointment. Upon meeting/entering Rachel had me fill out a Covid questionnaire and took my temperature before beginning. Then she asked me about my history with sugaring/waxing/etc and was sure to explain each product she was going to be using, why, and if I had any questions that I could ask them. As a regular waxer, I'm used to pain often followed by burning, but this didn't happen at all with sugaring! Rachel asked if I had any allergies before our appointment in the case my skin might react with some of her products (all natural and vegan!). Throughout the appointment she'd ask if everything was okay/if anything needed adjusting and frequently applied soothing lotions/balms to calm my skin! The visit lasted about a half hour (the actual sugaring portion) and I left in no pain which was the best surprise! I'll never go back to waxing -- especially with someone as conscientious, detail-oriented, and honestly as genuine and professional as Rachel doing the sugaring. Overall I'm eager to come back and am so happy with the results! read more

I cannot say enough on how wonderful Rachel is. She greets you with a warm and genuine smile and great conversation. I love that I am not walking into a large salon where everything is over done and expensive. The studio is very intimate and relaxing knowing you are her only client at that time really makes me feel comfortable and look forward to coming back for my next appointments. read more

Wonderful service! The owner is very friendly and makes you feel very comfortable. I got my first Brazilian here but it wasn't as painful as I expected it to be. Since then I've been coming every 6 weeks and I love it! Recommend it first-timers and people who are looking for a clean finish! read more

Small hidden gem next to Trader Joe's. Rachel is so great! She made me so comfortable and the process went smooth and pretty fast. Can't wait to go back! read more

Rachel was great! I've been getting sugared for years and Rachel is definitely one of the best! Her technique is awesome and she is very quick. The natural products she uses are amazing!! Definitely my new sugaring studio. read more

My experience at Sweet As Sugar Studio was impeccable! I went to see Rachel for a Brazilian Sugaring Treatment, my first Brazilian ever, after doing a lot research on sugaring and studios in the area. I am SO happy I went with SASS. Rachel's rapport with clients is unparalleled. She's so intuitive, kind, professional and calming and is an absolute pleasure to talk to. The pain was minimal. The studio was gorgeous, cozy, and relaxing. I also loved the results, how silky my skin was and how accurately Rachel described the after care experience and expectations for regrowth. I am due back for my follow up this week and I can't wait to return - I walked out of my sugaring appointment possibly more relaxed and happy than after a full body massage. Thank you so much Rachel! read more

I couldn't recommend Sweet As Sugar (and Rachel!) more! The space is comfortable and clean, with chill music and...parking!! Rachel not only clearly knows what she's doing (and does it quickly and efficiently), she also has a calming presence that instantly puts you at ease. This has been my first sugaring experience and I love the results. I have been 3 times now and don't see myself stopping anytime soon! read more

Rachel is so awesome! She's given me a new lease on my unmentionable area! The whole process (Brazilian) took less than 30 minutes and although it was somewhat painful (it being my first time waxing the full Monty), no swelling or redness afterwards. The care and attention she gave my nether regions was phenomenal. I was so embarrassed from letting it grow out enough but she made me feel at ease even if she didn't know it. Parking can be a pain but since my appointment was her earliest I found off street free one hour only parking. Found her on Groupon and a couple of coworkers and I purchased Brazilians from her. I would definitely recommend her and wish she were closer!! read more