Waxing by Rachael

I absolutely LOVE Wax Haven! When I first moved here, I was so nervous to find someone new for my…read morebrows, but Lauren instantly wowed me and I've been going to her ever since! She is so talented and always makes me feel comfortable. My schedule has been crazy lately, so today was my first time seeing Taylor and WOW -- she is the cutest, so personable, and did such an amazing job! I'm so impressed with both of them. You truly cannot go wrong here! I had to leave a review because you're seriously making a mistake if you don't come to Wax Haven

Taylor is amazing, even though she has a short amount of time of experience she has been better…read morethan some who have 10 years and up, trust me you will be so happy with her, my looks perfect First Lady I talked to when I checked in wasn't really friendly at all kinda looked like she hates her job who knows! But im excited to go back to Taylor!

After

Freshly laminated brows! My favorite!

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Eyebrows on point!

Sugar-Smooth

4.8(54 reviews)

0.5 mi

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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 Smooth Studio

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Sugar and Spice Skincare

5.0(120 reviews)

0.5 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)

1.0 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)

0.4 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)

0.4 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 :)

Leg wax

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Chest wax

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

The service is fine, but at this location 2 out of the 3 times I've been here I've waited 30+…read moreminutes past my scheduled appointment. I've been to several other locations and this has never happened except at the Mission Valley location. One time my appointment was going to be over 1 hour late so I had to leave and reschedule.

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Le Wax Boutique

4.6(443 reviews)

1.1 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)

1.3 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.

0.7 mi•University Heights

Love Sugaring Suite

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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!!

She.e.o.

Leg Sugar

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Gimme some sugar

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Kerry K.

4 years ago

Rachael is by far the best waxer in San Diego if not all of California! She is kind, gentle, and will make you laugh and smile rather than cry. She does such a thorough job, never cutting corners. She really makes sure that you leave happy and excited to go back next time! I totally recommend Rachael for all your waxing needs! read more

Shaun S.

8 years ago

Rachael converted me to a habitual waxer. Painless, precise, and PEPPY! You can't help but look forward to seeing your next appointment with Rachael coming up on the calendar. Another "P" word - Professional. She waxes my whole family (not including dogs). read more

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