Wax Haven

Emiliya is such a wonderful person! She is easy to talk to and makes you feel very comfortable. The…read moreroom is super clean and welcoming. Her technic is good and painless. Her hours are great and is very available and accommodating. Super glad I found her!

It's all about the swift technique! I've been up and down the coast and have had experience with…read moresugaring and waxing -- including the sugaring spot off Washington that looks like a RH store ;) Emiliya is officially my chosen hair remover. If you're looking for a place that is clean and gets you in and out with the results you want -- choose here. I was comfortable. I don't need the fluff of restoration hardware and pink gloves for the extra markup. No thank you. I will be back and will refer out! Thank you Emiliya

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Sugar and Spice Skincare + ETC WAXING

5.0(120 reviews)

0.0 mi

Ashley did an amazing job making me feel so comfortable!! It's always awkward with a new sugarista…read moreespecially when it's been over a year since your last Brazilian but she made it a smooth process. She walked me through it, gave breathing tips, and made sure I knew I could stop whenever I wanted. I just wanted a one time wax but how comfortable I felt and how easy the conversation was made me book another one. Ashley is definitely the best

Ashley is awesome! I have an issue with bad ingrowns and finally tried sugaring. I will never go…read moreback to waxing. Ashley took time to explain the whole process, explained why it is better than waxing and was very friendly and talkative the whole appointment. Her room is very clean and has lots of light. I never understand how I people work with low lights for beauty treatments. Pricing is great and booking is easy. I highly recommend this business!

Our sugar product is 100% natural and free of harmful chemicals.

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The Pretty Kitty

4.4(260 reviews)

1.1 mi•Mission Valley

Locally owned & operated

Certified professionals

I've gotten several Brazilian waxes at the mission valley location by Aley. She's extremely…read moreprofessional and makes me feel very comfortable in such a vulnerable position. She's very knowledgable on aftercare and any time I've come back with questions, she answers based on my skin sensitivity. I was timid about starting the waxing process with no experience but she put me at ease and prepared me with all the info. Will absolutely be going back again.

I've been going here since 2014 and have never really had an issue. I had made an appointment late…read morelast night for today @ 10:40 but, wrote down 11:00. I left my house thinking I'd be 10 mins early but, realized my mistake so I called and spoke to the receptionist who told me that I may only have time for one of the two services I booked. She told me to ask Nicole when I got there if she could do my brow wax in addition to my Brazilian so I did and Nicole said no and that she would not have time. She told me to get undressed, I told her I'm fast yet, she took what seemed to be 3-5 mins to come back in. The Brazilian went smoothly, I don't need extra care, and I don't make small talk. I went out to pay and no one was in the lobby waiting. The receptionist bumped my appt from 10:40 to 11:00. Nicole was done and I had paid at 11:03. I sat in my car and handled a few things to see if anyone came in the front doors. Not one client walked in. I left at 11:15. Nicole had PLENTY of time to do my brows. PLENTY. She was just being petty. To top it off, she had the nerve to get offended and drop an attitude on me when I didn't tip here. Was she actually surprised? Unbelievable. There are WAY too many choices for waxing here in San Diego for one of your employees to act like that. As a side note: the woman who answered my call at 10:36 when I was on the road to the store was very kind.

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The Wax Diva

5.0(44 reviews)

0.1 mi

Great communication, easy to get an appointment…read more Cute,friendly gal and really knows her stuff She takes the time to make sure everything is done.

Tamara was awesome. She's super patient and thorough. She's also great at keeping the convo going…read moreto keep your mind on other things :)

The Wax Diva (formerly Gimme some skin) has been keeping all genders smooth, sexy & hair free since 2001. LGBT welcome! All are welcome .

Perfect Brow Shaping...

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Snowflake Vajazzels

Mixed Esthetics

5.0(30 reviews)

0.1 mi

I came back to see Ashley again! I've officially had a microdermabrasion and derma-planing session…read moreand I'm in love! My results are so amazing and I love my new skin. Ashley exfoliates my skin, extract my pimples, removes the fuzz and old dead skin. She continues to help and teach me how to take care of my skin and I am so grateful for her knowledge.

Let me just say Ashley is a gift from god! So gentle, so professional and so effortlessly done. The…read morebest experience I've had BY FAR! Getting a Brazilian Wax can be nerve wracking and scary but she made it too easy. I will be back for another lovely experience :)

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European Wax Center

3.5(192 reviews)

0.8 mi

I originally made a reservation here for my wax service on the app on Sunday, it went thru just…read morefine as they were able to book me a slot for Monday at 1:15 PM. Monday morning came, I got a call from Mission Valley location, I thought it was just a reminder call so I did not pick up, but as I checked the voicemail, I was told I had been cancelled because they did not have a trained male specialist. Well, I called back and asked what I could do because I'm on a schedule so I need stuffs to be done, I wish they could transfer my appointment to another location, unfortunately I had to do it by myself, so yeah I wish the app could let me know instead of letting me book without knowing, yeah anyway I hope they would have at least one male specialist here in the future, now I have to make a bunch of phone calls to rebook

I've been a customer of European Wax Center for several years, but unfortunately, this specific…read morelocation was very disappointing. They recently moved to a temporary location, but the new address still hasn't been properly updated on Google Maps. I spent about 20 minutes trying to find the place, and when I contacted customer service, I was told there wasn't even a way to contact the location directly to get proper directions. After finally finding the temporary location, I politely asked if they could add one small service that would have taken maybe two minutes. I was told they couldn't do anything because they were fully booked and didn't have time. I understand being busy, but after already spending 20 minutes trying to find a location that wasn't properly listed, it was frustrating to receive that kind of response. I've been a loyal customer for years, so I expected a better experience. I've generally had good experiences with European Wax Center, but this particular location was very disappointing.

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Le Wax Boutique

4.6(443 reviews)

1.5 mi•North Park

A great spot! Very glad its close to my work :) i always feel taken cared of and everyone is so…read morenice and friendly !

I came in to get sugared after not waxing for 10 years. I'm currently pregnant so I can't get laser…read morehair removal anymore and my hormones made my hair grow back. I was waxed by Sierra and she was so sweet! The process took maybe 5-10 minutes if that and was so painless. Highly recommend!

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Love Sugaring

5.0(183 reviews)

0.9 mi

Love my appointments with Melanie! Every appointment feels like a catch up session with one of my…read moregirlfriends. I always feel comfortable and relaxed even though it's typically an uncomfortable situation. Melanie is great at what she does, I always leave feeling smooth and hairless! Because I've kept up with sugaring for several years, I have the flexibility to schedule my appointments 7-8 weeks apart since the hair growth is less frequent; sugaring works! Her pricing is also very fair and doesn't break my bank. If you've ever considered sugaring, I highly recommend coming to Love Sugaring!

Melanie is incredible! This is my second time getting waxed by her (second time ever too) and I…read morecouldn't be happier with my experience. She makes things so comfortable and does an excellent job with the sugaring itself. She's wonderful to talk to and I will absolutely be coming back as a regular just because of how amazing she makes this experience.

1.0 mi•University Heights

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Sugar Kiss

4.9(69 reviews)

Taylor is hands-down the best. I've been seeing her for over five years, and she's the only person…read moreI trust with my eyebrows -- truly a master of her craft. She knows exactly how to shape them in a way that flatters my face and makes me feel confident every time I walk out of her studio. Her space is always spotless, welcoming, and calming -- you can tell she puts real care into every detail. Beyond her talent, Taylor has been such a steady, positive presence in my life over the years. Appointments with her are as good for the soul as they are for the brows. If you're looking for someone skilled, consistent, and genuinely kind, Taylor is it.

Sarah is the only person I trust!!! I have been coming to her salon for years. Efficient, clean…read moreand precise!!

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Karpusha Beauty

4.8(26 reviews)

0.1 mi

Yana and Victoria did an amazing job on my eyebrow lamination and shaping! They were very…read moreprofessional and detail-oriented, making sure every hair was perfectly in place. I hadn't done my brows in 4 months, so they needed some work -- and the results turned out so clean and natural. The studio is beautiful, clean, and easy to access with plenty of parking. So happy with my brows, thank you!

I really wanted to love this place. I decided to give it a try because of all the positive reviews…read moreand Instagram reels I had been seeing, and I went in with high expectations. I will say that the salon itself was very clean, organized, and welcoming. The seating was extremely comfortable, and my lash tech was courteous and attentive. She even offered me a drink, which I thought was a nice touch. Overall, the atmosphere and customer service were pleasant. During my appointment, the lash tech mentioned that my natural lashes were thin and offered to sell me a lash serum. I completely understand that my lashes are thin--that is actually one of the main reasons I get lash extensions in the first place. However, what caught me off guard was when she told me, "Your lashes are very thin, and I don't think I can do lash extensions next time." I have been getting lash extensions for the past 20 years and, in all that time, I have never been told by a lash technician that I would no longer be able to get extensions simply because my natural lashes were thin. I understand that lash health is important and that a technician may have concerns about the condition of someone's natural lashes, but the way this was presented left me feeling discouraged and confused. Perhaps there was a genuine concern about the health of my lashes, and if so, I would have appreciated a more thorough explanation and guidance about what specifically she was seeing and why she felt extensions might not be appropriate going forward. Instead, the comment felt a little surprising, especially after being offered a lash serum because of the thinness of my lashes. Overall, the salon was beautiful, clean, comfortable, and the lash tech was very courteous. I truly wanted this experience to be a great one, which is why I was disappointed that I left feeling uncertain about returning. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, because the salon has many positive qualities--I just think better communication and explanation regarding concerns about a client's natural lashes would make the experience much better.

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Renae S.

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10 years ago

This was my first time coming to Lauren through a groupon i bought for a brazilian she is amazing it had been since id had a wax so there was a little pain but she mad it such a wonderful experience ill defiantly be coming back. her studio is very clean and nicely decorated makes you feel very comfortable. shes knowledgeable about whats shes doing. read more

Ada B.

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2 years ago

I have been coming to see Lauren for over 8 years, she is the best! You will not find someone better for your wax needs. She is always up to date with the best products and techniques in all aspects of her profession and it's clearly reflected in her work. read more

Hannah T.

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Taylor is AMAZING! I have had many different wax experiences and this was by far the best. The studio is clean and comfortable, and Taylor is so personable and great at her job. read more

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Jessica is truly incredible! I have acne- and rosacea-prone skin, and she always seems to know…read moreexactly what my skin needs. I leave every appointment with my skin feeling calmer, healthier, and so well cared for. Beyond being amazing at what she does, Jessica somehow turns every appointment into a complete sanctuary. It's genuinely one of the most relaxing parts of my month. And her neck and head massage is UNREAL -- truly worth the appointment alone. She's thoughtful, knowledgeable, and so talented, and you can tell how much care she puts into every detail. I completely trust her with my skin, which says a lot when you're dealing with acne and rosacea. I always leave with glowing skin and feeling completely relaxed. Cannot recommend Jessica enough!

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Taylor is hands-down the best. I've been seeing her for over five years, and she's the only person…read moreI trust with my eyebrows -- truly a master of her craft. She knows exactly how to shape them in a way that flatters my face and makes me feel confident every time I walk out of her studio. Her space is always spotless, welcoming, and calming -- you can tell she puts real care into every detail. Beyond her talent, Taylor has been such a steady, positive presence in my life over the years. Appointments with her are as good for the soul as they are for the brows. If you're looking for someone skilled, consistent, and genuinely kind, Taylor is it.

Sarah is the only person I trust!!! I have been coming to her salon for years. Efficient, clean…read moreand precise!!

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