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    Waxing By Akeya Young

    4.8 (181 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    I HIGHLY recommend Akeya. She is professional, has a calming nature, and it was about as painless as it could possibly be.

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    Attention: this place offers waxing ONLY!!!!!!!! The name was kind of misleading, but they did a good job.

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    This was my first tome to SBW. Akeya was fantastic. She was sweet and calm, and provided a relaxing end to a hectic day. I will be back!

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    Ask the Community - Waxing By Akeya Young

    Any word of re opening or if the ladies are now working at another salon?

    Waxing BAY is now located in Rhode Island Row, right near the metro. Akeya is still amazing.

    Is this place still open? Their website leads to a new domain and their online appointment booker says they're full every day... through March! Haven't tried calling. Will do that tomorrow.

    this is a notice I received in mid-January: To Our Beloved Clients (2nd notice), Unfortunately, Sugar Baby Wax Georgetown will not be servicing any clients during the month… 

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