I went to Danielle for a brow and lip wax. It had been a year since my last one, but Danielle was…read moreunfazed and tidied me up easily! She even showed me how to fill in my eyebrows, as one had some sparse areas in comparison to the other one. The whole process was fast relatively painless. The space is nice and bright, tucked in toward the back of a small business building. There is a small waiting area and private rooms for appointments. There is plenty of free residential street parking around the salon. It was very easy to book an appointment on the website, and also very easy to reschedule - they have a very reasonable cancellation policy that is clearly outlined on the confirmation email. The pricing feels very reasonable - it is transparent and is listed on the website. I would definitely go back to Wax Theory / Danielle!

Danielle is the best waxer on the planet. When I first met her she was working at a salon in Santa…read moreMonica close to my house. I loved her vibe and her Brazilians are as quick and as painless as possible. I love and trust her so much that when she opened her own salon in El Segundo I started driving all the way there just to have her expertise. I love Wax Theory, and now I see Danielle for all kinds of services beyond just Brazilians. Could not recommend anymore more.

Let me tell you! Caitlin is that girl!!! I have been getting…read morewaxed since 2/2020 (had to confirm with referring to my past visits on the app) and hands down GREAT EXPERIENCE I was so nervous after been MIA for 2 months and her waxing style made the experience A-OKAY

This review is in response to my wife's experience. My wife went to get a wax on 04/08/26 for…read moreMother's Day weekend. She met with Chelsea for her wax. My wife reported the was too hot to start. When peeling off the wax, Chelsea seemed inexperienced and couldn't peel the wax in one swipe. She kept yanking the on the wax and tearing it prematurely. She asked my wife if she moisturized, but my wife knows not to moisturize before a wax as she has been getting waxed for years. Ultimately, my wife couldn't sleep that night and woke up with a lot of red bumps all around her vaginal area. Spots where it look like she was burnt. She had to go to urgent care for treatment. This ruined our Mother's Day plans as we have to cancel a family dinner because my wife could not sit for long periods of time or walk. This also ruined my damn sex life for the weekend.

Susan's facial is truly wonderful and her positive energy adds so much to the experience. I had an…read more80 minute facial and it was one of the most relaxing treatments I've had in a long time. The facial focused on detoxifying the face using a jade gua sha technique, which noticeably reduced puffiness and inflammation. The ear lymphatic drainage was a unique touch that made a visible difference. The session also included a relaxing hand, shoulder, neck, and foot massage. Susan uses Murad products and my skin felt refreshed and radiant afterward. The heated bed was incredibly comfortable and the private setting made the experience even more restorative. Extractions were gentle, so if you're looking for something more aggressive with a lancet or needle, this may not be the place. But for a soothing, high quality facial with real results, this is a standout.

[Review #688] 2022 Yelp 100 Challenge (9/100)…read more I've been a client of Susan Halpern since 2014 when she worked at Murad Inclusive Health Spa (refer to Review #111) where I first started my recurring monthly facial treatments in 2002. I lost touch with Susan after the spa closed, & it took me another 5 years to find & reconnect as a client of Forever Young By Susan in 11/2020. Her "studio" is located in The Face Place & More Skin & Body Care, sharing the space with Linda Hirsch, Cloud 9 Massage, SkinFX, & Advanced Skincare By Marilyn. Services include anti-aging/acne facials (Luminesce, Acne Complex, Sun Undone, Resurgence, Back, Youth Building, Chinese Gua Sha, AHA Rapid Exfoliator, Men's) & waxing (Chin/Lip/Sideburns, Brow/Underarm, Traditional Bikini, Playboy Bikini, 1/2 Leg, Full Leg/Back/Chest). The facials are customized to client's needs & 50+ min. facials include additional services. I used to alternate between Luminesce, AHA Rapid Exfoliator, & Resurgence as a Murad client. Since reconnecting, I've been booking the CHINESE FACIAL GUA SHA (detoxification of face, neck, & shoulders with special jade gua sha technique; combats aging, reduces inflammation & puffy eyes, decreases pore sizes, help speed up cell regeneration, reduces stress) on a monthly basis to clean my face healthy & glowing. The daily life workload & stress, in addition to COVID-19, I really need this monthly getaway, even if it's just a small fraction of time. I'm usually just on time or a couple minutes behind, Susan always opens & greets me at the door with a smile (a huge + in my book that I'm not delayed because that cuts into my paid time)! =) The space is private -- just us -- but I always wear my mask & make sure I'm healthy before going even if we're vaccinated & boosted, & there's a temperature check at the entrance. The intimate room is clean & well-organized with dimmed lighting, comfy & warm bed, & relaxing background music to promote a serene & zen treatment. Before starting, Susan did a thorough analysis (to make sure this is the best facial for my current needs). As mentioned in the previous review, a good esthetician should recommend a different method than your standard MO because your skin changes with age, sun exposure/the elements, etc. Susan ALWAYS does just that at each appointment, adjusting the technique, timing of each process, etc. And if you're a new client, she explains what product & process in each step. At times, I don't even have to point out the problem areas because she spots these changes under the magnifying glass & adjust the treatment to rebalance & rejuvenate my skin. Sometimes Susan focuses more on my face, & other times when I'm rather stressed/tensed, she spends a little more time on the mini massage to remove the kinks & knots in my shoulders & neck. I'm highly sensitive to touch (= extremely ticklish), yet she skillfully maneuvers over these stress points with ease without my breaking out into delirious laughter. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Only 1 other professional, Francine (also from defunct Murad), was able to give me a massage without me squealing or squirming. Under Susan's proficient care & deft hands, the extraction process was minimal in discomfort that I can nap through the facial process when I'm tired. Most recently, I've been awake through my facials to chat in Cantonese. It's so nice to find someone who can speak the language so I can strengthen my Chinese roots, help me with common idioms & phrases, etc., bond over upbringing & familial care, etc. =) Comfort, quality, & care is what Forever Young By Susan is all about. Susan incorporates Eastern & Western techniques to detox & take care of the my skin issues that leaves me with dewy, glowing skin! I highly recommend Susan for your facial treatments. So sit back & relax... you're definitely in good hands (pun intended). ;-)

Stacy is so sweet and such a professional! I have been getting acne facials with her for the last…read morecouple years and felt insecure about my skin for a long time. She never made me feel embarrassed about my acne at all, and would make me feel better by sharing stories of her own adolescent acne and how that led to her to becoming an aesthetician. She has the most calm and capable energy, and always sends me out with cleared and noticeably glowy skin! I get significantly more compliments after every one of our sessions. Now my skin is much improved, and I am looking forward to hopefully doing microneedling for scar lifting. Thank you Stacy!

I had an appointment with Stacy for a bikini wax. She was on time, personable, efficient and did a…read moregreat job. Highly recommend.

Andrea was incredibly welcoming and professional. She did a great job easing my fear and talking me…read morethrough the process. I will definitely be returning.

I came in for an eyebrow and upper lip wax and was happy with the results. Andrea was warm,…read morefriendly, and chatty. She cares about her clients and enjoys what she does. The El Segundo location is a small, private room within a larger building that houses other businesses. It was clean and comfortable, and there is a free parking lot. The waxing itself was quick and not too painful. Booking online was a simple process, and pricing was very reasonable for the quality of service. Make sure you plan ahead. A little scheduling flexibility is helpful because she's popular and her schedule fills up!

Omg what an experience I have been blessed with.... When I tell you Krista is the number one…read morehairstylist I have ever had. I'm a well seasoned teenager and my beautician passed away over 20 years ago. I have Not found anyone else as perfect or better than, until a few days ago. Krista Thank You my hair is thick long curly wavy and all I ask for is a good wash and nice flat iron. Krista goes above and beyond with her gifted and talented hands. My hair is so beautiful and sleek so many comments and compliments. Thanks to Krista.... You are a diamond in the hair booth. I appreciate your patience your genuine love that you put into every client. Your wash technique is one like no other thank you again and again. I promise to be your new client where I wear my hair for you, however you feel the day I come in that's how much trust I have in you... one visit and you set the to e beautiful!!! Thank you Krista!!!! ‍

I went to Aveda Vicara in El Segundo last week with really high hopes because I've always had great…read moreexperiences with Aveda salons in the past. Unfortunately, this experience was incredibly disappointing. I showed the first stylist multiple reference photos of what I wanted, but she ended up adding a very dark root color to my already lightened hair, which was the complete opposite of the look I asked for. After expressing my concerns, the salon did have another stylist step in to help correct it, which I appreciated, although I waited nearly two hours in between. The second stylist made me feel much more comfortable and did improve the situation, but I still left unhappy with my hair overall. The correction consisted of using a color remover on the roots and applying toner to the rest of my hair, and I was charged $265 for it. At the end of the day, my hair looked better than what the first stylist did but still nowhere near what I originally asked for or envisioned. I'm leaving this review because I think communication and transparency are incredibly important, especially with color services. What upset me most was not just the outcome, but the way the situation was handled overall. I understand that corrections can take time and effort, but if I was going to be charged $265 for a corrective service after my hair was initially mishandled, that should have been clearly communicated to me beforehand. I truly wanted to love this salon and leave feeling taken care of, but unfortunately I left feeling disappointed, uncomfortable, and unhappy with the overall experience.

aryana was amazing! she made me feel very comfortable and did such a good job, considering the…read morechallenging project i gave her

Management has got to maintain this location better in terms of cleanliness and ensure that there…read moreis ample time in between appointments for thorough cleaning. I noticed there were spots of sugar with pubic and body hair stuck on the walls within the service rooms. This is appalling. It is exceptionally unhygienic and unacceptable for this kind of business. Definitely the last time I'm visiting this location.

I recently visited Nail Garden in Redondo Beach a little over a week ago while on vacation in…read moreCalifornia.overall my experience was mixed. The location is great and very convenient, especially if you're spending time near the beach. The salon itself was clean, and the staff were friendly and attentive. The service felt welcoming, and I appreciated how accommodating everyone was. However, the appointment took much longer than expected, particularly for a dip manicure. What should have been a fairly standard service ended up being quite time-consuming, which was a bit frustrating. Unfortunately, the biggest issue has been the quality of the dip manicure. After just one week, my nails are in really poor condition -- the polish is cracking and chipping, and my natural nails are starting to split. For the price, I expected much better durability and overall results. I was also surprised that there were no massage chairs, especially given the higher cost of services. It felt like an important detail was missing from what should have been a more premium experience. Overall, while the location and customer service were positives, the long service time and disappointing quality of the dip manicure make it hard to justify the price.Now, I need to have my nails redone in my home state. This service should ah e lasted me more than a week.

Update to my below post. Nail garden reached out as soon as I put up my post. They told me they…read morewould make it right and wanted me to be 100% satisfied. I came in the next day and got a new set of beautiful nails!! I'm very happy now. Shout out to Joanna she's so helpful and sweet. Great customer service. And shout out to Rena she did a great job on my nails. -------- Service was great. Salon is clean and big. That's not the issue. It's the products or maybe the tech. Because I went in on Friday and within two days one gel x nail just fell off. I didn't apply pressure. It just wiggled off ... flash forward to now, not even a week later.I've had to re glue my own nails back on at least 6 times I'm so disappointed because I just moved to town and I was so happy with the initial visit. I even told the nail tech that I found my new place.. but no. The glue or products or whatever she used was not good and I've had bad nails this whole week. Not worth the

Good experience overall. I was in and out in about five minutes for an underarm waxing, and the…read moreprocess was very efficient. It's a small space with about two curtained stalls, but it works well for what it is. Payment and checkout were quick and easy. The only challenge was finding the place since it's inside the mall. I ended up calling for directions once I got near the Victoria's Secret. Parking is also a bit farther out on either end of the plaza, just due to the layout.

$10 eyebrow threading, no long waiting, clean atmosphere, friendly employees... it's been years…read moresince I've had my brows threaded and it was my daughters first time. Sauci was patient and calm with my daughter who's eyes kept watering, she moved slowly to give us the opportunity and preference to go thinner instead of straight going to the point of no return. Overall decent service and you can't beat the price.

Best waxer in the US. I'm serious. Erika is amazing! Here's why. I have been coming to Erika for…read moreyears, prior to booking her, I had tried two other locations. During a job deployment, I went to a different waxer in a different state. Yeah, I am sticking to the best. From missing hair to using cheap hard wax, other waxers/studios just miss the mark. Let's jump right into this review. Brazilian Studio is located in the South Bay area off of Artesia Blvd, few blocks from Hawthorne Blvd. What waxing do I get - Brazilian :) Pros 1. Professional. Personable. Fast. Reasonable. Knowledgeable. Erika knows what she is doing and does it well. 2. Variety of areas you can get waxed. Brazilian (check), arms (check), legs (check), underarms (check). You want to be hairless, Brazilian Studio is here for all your hairless desires. 3. Free parking in the back of the studio. Metered street parking available as well. 4. Erika is always on time. In the five plus years I have been coming to her, I have waited 3 to 5 minutes twice as she finished up with a client. Golden stamp for punctuality. 5. She gets you smooth like a baby's bottom. 6. She communicates effectively. If you can't get an appointment on-line she is receptive and responsive to texts/calls. No cons. Except, she stays booked and busy but that is a testament to her work ethic and product, your hairless body areas. I am a loyal, repeat customer. I just don't want her to retire. If you are looking for a waxer, pull up to Brazilian Studio.

I saw Erika 10 minutes ago for my first Brazilian wax ever. I couldn't leave the parking lot…read morewithout writing a review of how AMAZING Erika is at her job. I walked in sweaty and terrified after watching videos of waxes and imagining the worst pain ever. I've hurt myself worse by shaving than what I experienced today. Of course some pain is involved, but Erika is a total professional and her 17 years of experience is absolutely clear after our session. Erika was friendly, welcoming, reassuring, and humorous. I will absolutely be recommending my friends and family see her and she's got a new repeat client in me. Thank you, Erika for making my first experience so quick and comfortable.