I take my teen here to get some essential waxing done and I'm so glad that my sister recommended Alison to us. Wax Bar is located on Florencita (I mention this because their new location hasn't been updated here yet) in Montrose. There's usually street parking and there is a large public lot next door to park in. Right off the bat Alison is a lot of fun. She asks all the right questions to keep conversation going and my normally quiet child enjoys talking with her. I like that I'm able to tell her what I want done and she does everything I ask and isn't afraid to ask questions to clarify anything. She takes her time and is very thorough. read more

They're the best! I got the best wax here. Can't beat them. The location is in a cute neighborhood and is cozy. Great experience.

I've been going to the same waxing gal for over 10 years, and her business moved all the way out to studio city. The drive was proving to be a bit much, and I figured it was worth giving it a shot and trying someplace different. I called and was set up for my waxing with Sandy. Not only is she super meticulous and takes her time, but I was really impressed with how she did my eyebrows. It boosted my confidence and I felt like a new person! She blew it out of the park, and she now has a new loyal customer. :) read more

"I barely felt that." That's definitely not what I was expecting to hear minutes after walking into this small studio tucked away in Montrose. I found the Wax Bar LA on Yelp and decided to give Allison a call after reading some of her reviews. She answered right away, was so kind over the phone, and offered a same day appointment. In return, I brought her one of the most challenging customers on the planet. My young teen has been waxing out of necessity for a while, but has always refused to go to a pro. She's very pain sensitive and has allergies to several products as well as a difficult medical history that makes it hard for her to trust strangers. But she is NOT a pro, nor am I; and our DIY sessions are a struggle. When she burned her face two months ago with a kit she found on Amazon, I finally outlawed home waxing; and we've been at a standoff until today. Allison made us both feel at ease from the moment we entered her light, airy, and very clean and inviting space with her friendly demeanor, careful questions, and kind encouragement. She took a few minutes to get to know us, explain her process, and ask about allergies and preferences. So far, so good - my child climbed onto the table in record time. But I was still checking the last box on the brief health history/consent form when I realized she had ALREADY LET ALLISON GET TO WORK. And the work itself was very good. Allison was quick, but thorough; and if my child tells you she barely felt it, you can believe it was as close to painless as it is possible for waxing to get. She came in for a lip wax but actually let the Miracle Worker do some clean up on her brows. As we left, Allison got to hear her say, "We'll be back" (we certainly will) but she missed the big hug I got on the way to the car. If you're just looking for a basic waxing session in a soothing environment with quality products and a friendly and accommodating professional at a reasonable price (credit cards accepted), Allison is probably a solid bet. But if you are (or if you're parenting) a young or first time client, or have any fears/medical issues/special circumstances, this is ABSOLUTELY the first place you should consider. I'm one grateful and happy mom tonight. read more

Great facility! Loved the facial, eyebrow wax and gift shop. It's very comfortable and impeccably clean. Friendly and knowledgeable.

Allison is so sweet and does an amazing job! She's fun to chat with and gets you in and out in a jiffy. Highly recommend!

Alison is so skilled at what she does! She made the waxing experience completely painless, quick, and efficient. I had never had cream wax used on my body before and quite honestly prefer it now to hard or sugar wax. It picks up all the stubborn hairs! The prices at this wax bar are very reasonable and fair considering other salons. I would definitely recommend her! They also offer facials. Looking forward to some glowy skin once the shop is back open. read more

Whether you need a regular wax or for a special event, this is the place for you! Packages are the better deal but I felt around $50 was fair for a single arm session. They're thorough and CLEAN. As of Feb 2022 they required proof of Covid 19 vaccination. I made an appointment a couple days ahead but they seem to be flexible if you give them a call. They're so friendly here, I was chatting away during my service and it went by so quick! read more

Had my first spray tan with Susie! She explained the process and answered all my questions. Her attention to detail was impeccable. Highly recommend and I'll be back again! read more

I had hair and makeup done by Lori, and she is hands-down the best esthetician I have ever had work on my hair and makeup. She was very easy-going and never judged, even with my hormonal pregnancy skin. My hair and makeup came out so much better than I could imagine, and Lori made sure to ask more than once if everything looked okay. Absolutely loved this place and would definitely consider coming back for anything. Don't hesitate to book an appointment with Lori! read more

Easy to make an appointment. Easy to find. Clean and cute site. Great service. Allison and staff are friendly and professional. What else can one ask for? read more

It had been over a year and it was a jungle down there. What's more, we'd moved - I was going to have to find someone new to handle my bikini lines. Anxiety levels were high. Alison was awesome. Very friendly and very professional - exactly the sort of person you want for this type of job. The location was clean and well lit (nothing gross hiding in the corners!) with a relaxing and inviting vibe. Highly recommend! read more

So wonderful and easy to schedule appointments! Their Covid safety is great and my eyebrows look amazing! I'm always pretty particular and needed them done for engagement photos with no time to let them grow out if it didn't go well. Luckily, they looked perfect! read more

I just received the most thorough and amazing spray tan by Susie!! Her attention to detail is impeccable!if I could give this business more stars I would! Cannot recommend enough! read more

I've had many wax jobs before and by far this has been the most painful and expensive one. If you aren't white or fare skin this isn't the place for u. They clearly have no idea how to handle "ethnic " skin tones and bodies. Also it smells disgusting in there with all the oils and feels like anthropology or a downtown book store more than it does a wax salon. read more

Excellent personal services. Clean and professional. I definitely recommend. Great communication and nice location.

Even though the name doesn't say it my daughter said they did facials, really enjoyed my European facial with Sandy, great Dermalogica products, upper arms and shoulders too. Great relaxing music choice too. read more

Alison is a miracle worker! Super grateful for her! ‍she turned my uneven eyebrows into masterpieces! lol she took her time and it still didn't take much time to transform these brows! read more

From the moment I stepped into Wax Bar LA, I felt warmly welcomed. Cute and very clean, I also greatly appreciated their maintaining a high level of cleanliness. Alison was professional as well as personable, and did an exceptional job on my eyebrows. It was the first time I'd had a cream wax, however, thanks to how painless it was and the redness that was NOT left behind, it won't be the last time. I was sure to schedule my next appointment before I left today! read more

LOVE this place - Alison and the team are so friendly and accommodating! I got my eyebrows done by Lori and she just recently did my eyelash extensions and they look SO GOOD! I got so many compliments because they make my eyes pop without looking overdone. The salon has a cozy feeling without being cramped and is always clean. I highly recommend you visit Wax Bar and let these ladies work their magic to accentuate your already existing beauty! read more

Stacie and Cris are awesome. Great facials. The place is very cute. The staff is very gracious Would recommend . read more

Love the cute salon. Super cozy and welcoming. Alison did a great waxing job got my daughter and I. Will definitely be back!

So convenient, friendly, and great service all around! Alison wields waxing weapons in the most efficient and gentle (could it ever be gentle?) fashion! She's swift and I can talk to her easily (the talking keeps me distracted). I highly recommend Alison and WaxBar LA. Especially if you're in the Altadena/Pasadena/La Canada areas. Free Parking is a plus, and you can park right at the front or back door every time. read more

Love this place. Nice atmosphere, great people. My go to for facials and waxing :) . Looking forward to getting a spray tan.- thx Wax Bar

Best wax service ever, want as painful as I imagine it would be. I was able to book my appointment same day. Very Clean environment and their staff is welcoming and friendly. read more

If you're a first timer looking to get a Brazilian, Allison is your girl. I went in on Valentine's Day for my first ever Brazilian (squeezed me in same day might I add) and it was amazing. Started off with a simple bikini wax to see how I felt about it and when I said I was comfortable, she continued. She talked to me the whole time which perfectly distracted from how a Brazilian feels. Went back a month later and she honestly makes you feel like you're friends. She remembered what we talked about the last time I saw her and asked about things I didn't even remember talking about. I even asked her to add in my eyebrows and upper lip, things I haven't had done since I was in middle school and they came out amazing! read more

I've been going to see Alison for at least a year and she always does an incredible job on my waxing. She's a total pro and a perfectionist that makes sure you feel welcomed and happy with the work. Yesterday i finally got to try my first spray on tan with Suzie and OMG it turned out so well. I did the rapid version at 5 pm because i had dinner plans at 9pm. Suzie is every bit as professional and perfectionist as Alison. I appreciate her attention to detail. The results came out looking amazing and very natural. The price was very very affordable. I will definitely add this to my regular beauty regimen when special occasions come up! read more

Alison is a wax officionado! She made a usually not so great experience pain free, quick, and not at all awkward. I've never had cream wax before so that was new to me but I really liked it so much better. prices are good compared to other salons. I can't wait to go back for a facial. read more

It's not easy to trust your delicate lady bits to a complete stranger, especially one who spreads hot, melted wax over your skin only to rip out all the hairs by its roots. I've been getting waxed at the same place for years, straying only once to give a new place a chance (it was highly rated on Yelp). What a horrible mistake! That experience left me traumatized from wanting to venture out and trying someplace new. But after not being able to get an appointment at my usual place, AGAIN, I decided to hit up Yelp to research my other options. I found Wax Bar LA and called on a Thursday to snag an appointment for Monday afternoon with Allison. My experience at Wax Bar LA was awesome. Allison was sweet and kept up the conversation enough to distract me from the pain. Which, by the way, was minimal. She uses a special wax for sensitive skin and it was by far the least painful wax I've gotten. Parking was plentiful, and location was easy to find. Clean, nice, and located inside a day spa. Only thing is that she doesn't take credit cards to date so be sure to bring some cash. I have found my new waxing place! read more

I needed to make a very last minute waxing appointment the day before I was leaving for my birthday vacay in Palm Springs. I Yelped and called Wax Bar and left a vm. Alison texted me an hour later and said she can accommodate me later in the day! Woohoo! But I didn't have a babysitter for my baby so I asked if I can bring her. She said "no problem"! It was such a relief. When I got to the salon, Alison was so nice and worked around my stroller and baby. She was really great about entertaining her too :) It was such an amazing experience. As for the waxing, I got the Brazilian and Alison has great technique and super fast. I was in and out in under 20 minutes and that was with wrangling my baby too. I will definitely be returning. read more

I highly recommend this place. I took my daughter for an eyebrow and upper lip wax and the experience was exceptional. The staff was amazing and professional. I was a bit scared to go do to covid but they are in compliance with all safety guidelines. We felt safe. Thank you so much for giving my daughter a great experience. Definitely going back. read more

I came to Wax Bar LA for my first Brazillian and couldn't be happier with my experience. Allison was so nice and helpful, and she talked me through the whole process, explaining what to anticipate. She made sure I was comfortable, and she made the fully bare and awkward situation .. pretty bearable. The pain was surprisingly minimal, due to her skillful techniques and well tempered wax. Wax Bar is in a boutique spa, so it's very small, but very clean and quiet. The only downside to the size is that it can be hard to miss while driving if you don't know where to look. Otherwise parking was plentiful, price was moderate (especially with the first time discount), and everything about my experience was great. I'd highly recommend it to anyone. read more

Alison is very nice and professional. Her place is so cute and very clean. They take all the COVID precautions. Will back again

Alison = awesome Before my wax, Alison took her time to explain medication interactions and waxing, which was never brought up to me from past waxers. Now I know why my area feels super sensitive when I get waxed. The room where I got waxed was nicely lit and smelled lovely with the burning fragrant candles. The table where you lay for the wax is super comfortable and she puts down a clean sheet (not wax paper) on the table. When you lay down, you stare up at a cute & chic light fixture, which I loved. I got my best wax ever, very thorough and clean. It's a bit pricey but it's worth it. Since I was a first time customer, she gave me a 15% discount, which was sweet. I'll go back to Alison for sure! FYI, she takes credit cards and parking is plentiful in the back. read more

By far the best waxing experience I've had!! First off parking is perfectly easy to find, which is a plus in my book. Allison is AMAZING (yes the caps was needed). I have never felt more comfortable while getting a wax, at other places I feel awkward and embarrassed about getting a brazilian wax but not with Allison. I don't know how she does it, but it is as painless as it can possibly get with a brazilian wax and this is where I tell people to go. One memorable experience I had with Allison was when I needed a last-minute appointment like maybe 2-3 hours in advance. She was very accommodating to the time I wanted and she was able to move around some scheduling to make it happen. Love it here! read more

Made a trip to Wax Bar LA thanks to all these 5 STAR reviews on Yelp! VERY nice and relaxing ambiance (squeaky clean too.) Alison is a gem and handles you with TLC. I had my brows, upper lip and Brazilian done in 30 minutes... I couldn't believe it! I've been to other places that take 2 hours!. Alison is so fast it doesn't even hurt! I will definitely be returning!!! read more

Great service, clean, the whole staff is super friendly. Definitely my new go-to wax spot. Love it ! Not to mention their good pricing for such a nice area read more

I stumbled across this gem when I did a search for "waxing" in La Canada a while back. My eyebrows were in desperate need of some TLC, so I called and made a last minute appointment. Alison fit me in that day, right after work. Not only was Alison great because she was kind enough to squeeze me in, but when you're lying on that chair getting hair ripped out of your skin, she's comforting and makes the whole experience feel relatively painless. She's easy to talk to, funny and great at her job. What more could you want? I've started seeing her regularly and I'm very happy with my appointments and my eyebrows (as well as my hairless upper lip and sideburns). read more

New customer, and they were able to fit me in on short notice! Alison did a fantastic job on my brows. So happy to have found this place---clean, friendly, convenient parking. read more

incredibly professional, beautiful office, and the wax didn't hurt a bit. I went for my first wax and it was wonderful! I've been back multiple times since then. read more