I love this place. They are extremely friendly and always do a great job and the prices are the best you will find. Just know that they don't use traditional hot wax, what they do here is called "sugaring" which is better than traditional hot wax - plus it doesn't burn you like hot wax can. They also let you tip your technician using Venmo. If you haven't been to this place and you are looking for a perfect solution to your hair-removal needs, THIS IS THE PLACE. You will never regret coming here. Book your appointment ASAP and find out for yourself! :) read more

I'm a new fan of this over hard wax!!! Sugaring was a lot more gentle and Jazmin was awesome she is soooo nice and great at what she does. She made the experience pleasant and very comfortable!!! The place is clean and has free parking I would say try them out!!! read more

Great place! Sherry was professional, pleasant and the salon is clean and friendly. Definitely will return. read more

I had Pita and she was so kind and sweet. Very considerate and thorough with the Brazilian. Already scheduled my next appointment :)

My review is includes the quality staff member, Shirley, in which I had two separate appointments with her. I am not a new to sugaring especially in the bikini area. Initially, I preferred hard wax due to the quick and painless (as it can be) nature of the procedure. Both of my experiences, Shirley made sure her hands were clean and that I was comfortable. Both times were the least painful Brazilians I have ever been serviced as well as sugaring my buttocks (which always stings--but not with Shirley). She is very experienced, quick, and ensures quality service and results. I recommend her wholeheartedly. Brazilian sugaring is probably the cheapest I've seen around with the high quality and caliber of this salon. Prices are decent for other services. read more

I was late to my appointment but Danielle made it possible to wax my selections. Thank you!

Make an appointment through their online MyTime service and you can get a discount! Or go early Mon-Fri if you can. They have morning specials. :) Place is clean (this is key) and the environment is comfortable and casual. The staff is nice and the woman who's worked on me twice always has great stories to share. This keeps my mind occupied from the "pain". Love this place because they use a cold wax which is sOOO much better for your skin. I don't feel like a hot mess when I leave....pun intended ;) read more

would highly recommend jenny. love her to death, always have super fun conversations and she's very gentle with her work (and gets rid of everything) read more

Been coming here for over a year now. I can't imagine doing hard waxing ever again. Sugaring has been so much gentler to my skin and the results are just a great, if not better. I recommend buying the packages because they're a good deal. I have had appointments with almost everyone there and I like them all. Highly recommend! read more

I love this place! It's my go to salon to get affordable brazilians. I love how they use all natural products to wax and they really take into consider hygiene! I have been to some waxing studios where they dont even wear gloves or change the paper on the waxing bed! The girls here are so friendly and nice they try to keep you calm as possible so you can relax and have a less painful experience! I love going to this location because they are now open on Sundays, since they merged with the Northridge location staff. To get the best deal for your buck, I suggest getting the packages, they usually come to $20/wax :) They validate for parking so no need to hunt for parking along Ventura Blvd. Happy waxing for your lover to enjoy your womanly parts!! read more

Words cannot express how grateful I am to have found this place. When I walked in Josie greeted me and she saw I was a nervous nelly. (I had not had a Brazilian in about 5 years. I recently moved to LA and now that I am near a beach I need a little more than at home maintenance.) Any-who, the space is relaxing and the bathroom was spotless with ample toiletries to freshen up before the procedure. When Josie and I reunited part of me thought back to the pain of brazilians-past and almost chickened out for a basic bikini wax. Since I was undecided, Josie was patient and worked on the outside areas but once I felt the first pull I knew I wanted to go for the gusto! I'm squeamish but it's the most pleasant waxing experience I have ever had. Don't get me wrong, it's not pain-free. But, considerably less pain than a normal wax. Not to mention, the other health benefits of exfoliation, the use of natural ingredients and no likelihood of cross contamination (which are huge bonuses to me). The prices are extremely reasonable and the packages are amazing! By the time I left, Josie and I were like old friends. I even added on services like my underarms because my pits are dark and I want to return them to their former glory. I left SATISFIED. I'll definitely be back. Oh, a word of advice, park in the garage. Sugaring takes a bit longer than regular waxing. The other waxer was kind enough to put money in the meter so that I would not get a ticket. Now that's service! Lol. Seriously, you are crazy to not give this place a try. All the women are sweet, including the owner and your vagina will be pleased :) read more

I believe I first came to Lay Bare because of a Groupon. The Studio city location is closer to me but I went to another location because they had availability when I wanted to go in. After that 1st time, I have consistently gone to this location. Ana was my 1st waxer here and I won't go to anyone else (although I'm sure they're great!). Ana is super friendly and makes you feel as comfortable as possible. Plus she does a great job at Brazilian waxing and eyebrow threading. Prior to coming here I would only do hard waxing. They use sugar wax at Lay Bare and I'm hooked! It's gentle on the skin and less painful (well I'm weird and waxing isn't painful to me at all lol). With consistent sugar waxing I find that I have less ingrown hairs, my hair grows back finer, and I need to wax less frequently. All of the other staff is very friendly and warm. The facility is clean and comfortable. I highly recommend Lay Bare. It's my go to spot. I won't go anywhere else. read more

First time waxing ever! PAULA was amazing. Super friendly. Made my first time super comfortable. Wasn't awkward at all. The waxing itself wasn't painful. The staff is just friendly. Would recommend this place to anyone. FYI if it's your first time, if you check in your get your waxing for $19 (: Sweet! Defiantly my new waxing spot. Keep up the great service! read more

Came here from DTLA. Was able to get an appt pretty quick. Pros: - Uses wax that is not hot. So nice b/c I usually wince when the wax is too hot and it makes everything red - Josie like others have said is excellent. Very professional and good at her job. Cared about how I felt - Also used some kind of numbing spray beforehand which I appreciated - Prices are soo good. $30 for brazilian is awesome deal. They also have special M-F before 1130am is $20bucks!! - Parking is validated Cons: - I think bc the wax is not hot it did take a little bit longer to her to get everything - It's a 20min drive for me from DTLA I had a great experience and would definitely come back! read more

Pros: lowest price $15 with groupon and clean facilities with free parking. Very nice staff and the waxing held up for weeks without irritation after. Cons: brazilian hurt pretty badly during, and immediately after, then it subsided. But during! Yikes! I thought I had a good pain tolerance. Let's just say I kept trying to clear my mind of the guy's review below that spoke about being able to feel the hairs being slowly plucked from their follicles. It's definitely not the quickest process using that cold sugar wax, and I wish it has been. read more

I've been a to a number of different places for waxing, and I've never had the experience that I got here. A friend of mine got me a gift certificate for my birthday, and she swore by their service and sugar wax, so I decided to give it a try. The atmosphere is super friendly, and the environment is clean and always looks well put together (which is very important for a waxing salon). It can be daunting to get waxed, but Ana made sure that I was comfortable, and when I told her it was my first time trying a sugar wax, she took her time explaining how it's more helpful and beneficial than regular waxing. And now, I'm a fan. I loved the whole experience so much (something I've NEVER said about a waxing session), that I pre-paid for six more sessions before I left. I've been back a number of times since then, and I've YET to have a negative thing to say about this place. read more

Yes. This place. I may be temporarily jobless, but waxing is one thing I just can't forgo. I hate to cut corners, but I found this place on Groupon, and after reading the reviews I decided to take a chance, and HOLY WAXBALLS! This place is awesome! At $15 for a Brazilian (w/Groupon), it seemed almost too good to be true. Even the $30 regular price is the cheapest I have seen. And let me tell you, I walked out of there with THE BEST wax job I have ever had! The sugaring really, really does work better for my skin. It's been 5 days and I have experienced zero irritation, unlike both hard wax and strips (both of which I have done many times). Ana was really the best. She was pleasant and fun to chat with. And talk about thorough! I did not have a single stray hair anywhere, and I mean ah-nee-where! The place seems nice and clean, and the rooms are private (not like the open ceiling cubicles some places have). They do not try to upsell you on a bunch of crap like Euro Wax Center or other places I've been. Bottom line: I'm never going anywhere else for a wax again. (PS: don't forget to tip!) read more

Came here for some serious waxing and Samantha did a good job. Have been back a couple times since. Glad they don't double use and are dirt cheap. Would highly recommend! read more

I have never done sugar waxing before. I've always been a hot wax girl. I loved my last waxing place...but they started becoming super pricey so I went on a search for a new wax place. I love Lay Bare. I got a brazillian wax. The woman who did my wax was super detailed! She was extremely thorough. She got more personal than any of my previous waxers. She really explained what she was doing and why she was doing it. She also took time to explain the difference between the sugar wax and the hot wax. Another super important thing to mention is the cleanliness. I am super picky about my salon's cleanliness. There are way too many horror stories about bad waxing. When you walk into the wax room, they treat the wax as more of a procedure. First they clean/disinfect the area. Next they put on a "numbing spray". Then the entire wax was clean. She wore gloves. The wax they use comes in individual sizes so they don't mix and match you with anyone else. My waxer (I wish I could remember her name!) talked a comfortable amount. She didn't ask too many questions, but wasn't extremely silent either. She even sang some karaoke with the music playing. It was hilarious! The only reason I gave four out of five starts was because I got home and realized a few hairs left. I'll definitely be back though. I've already referred a few friends. read more

Came here after reading the reviews and it's EXACTLY as they say lol But unlike all the reviews about Ana I'm going to tell you about my visit with JOSIE She's the sweetest lady I had ever since i began waxing! I got a brazillian done (and we all know how sensitive that place is) and through out the whole time she seemed worried that it was hurting me. Asking if i was alright every now and then :) There wasn't much talking and I'm completely fine with that :3 But seriously, Try it out! I'm choosing this place ($30) over Stark($60-70) Sorry Stark!! (Plus: i ran out of cash when I got here and the lady at the counter i think her name was lauren(?) was super calm and patient with me while i got the credit card number over the phone!) read more

I have fairly sensitive skin. My first Brazilian sugaring was very painful, I got very irritated and didn't think I'd go back. Second time, less painful as to be expected I think due to the powder Jenny used prior to putting the wax on my skin. This helped me SO much. During my first wax, the wax was getting stuck to my skin causing much more pain and the second time with the powder I felt much less pain and irritation to my skin due to the barrier provided by the powder. Jenny made the process so fast and pleasant for me I was shocked to actually come out of a wax and not only enjoy the process but the results as well!! I've done regular waxes before but very new to sugaring and after this last experience will new doing sugaring with Jenny specifically!!! read more

My friend referred me here. So glad she did. Fantastic service. In and out in ten minutes. I've never tried sugaring but my skin feels so soft. Thanks Paula!!! read more

Jenny was amazing !! It was my first time and she got right to the point giving me information and lots of laughs. I wasn't even thinking of the pain because my stomach hurt from laughing. Told my whole family to come to her read more

Let me start out by saying...i hate getting brazilians but i love the outcome. Like other reviewers have said, keep in mind this is the most painful form of waxing, however, I find recovery is quicker with better results and less skin lifting. Instead of being red for 24 hrs, the inflammation goes down minutes or hours (at most) afterwards. Sugar waxing is also the way i choose to go because it is the most sanitary. No double dipping, you get your own wax which is thrown out at the end. Everything is VERY clean at LB, they sanitize things well, which helps you to relax more. Josie is amazing. She's so kind and wonderful and very thorough. I will continue to come back to LB for Josie! :) read more

I've been to Lay Bare before many times and they've always been great. But this review is for Jenny specifically, bcuz she has the softest touch. In spots that are usually painful for me, I felt minimal pain. She's also friendly and funny. Thanks Jenny read more

First time waxer here... and a friend told me i had to have a wax and to try the sugaring and go here.... I owe my friend HUGE!!! I walked in and was greeted by a very friendly lady named Josie.... she was going to be the one doing the deed.... and I am so thankful!!! she made the experience enjoyable..constantly reassuring me and making sure that I was good. Giving me breaks and everything! The place is very cute and clean!!! the rooms are cozy and the whole experience was wonderful!!! Yes it hurt a bit... not as much as you hear.. but I had to take quite a few deep breaths and I jumped a couple times...but it was definitely bearable! I got the brazilian and it feels great!!! Not a single hair left!!! All the PROS: 1. PRICE.... soo cheap compared to what my friends in Chicago and NYC pay.. and they constantly have deals going... 2. CLEAN 3. ORGANIC 4. JOSIE! nicest lady ever!!! didnt feel uncomfortable with her all up in my lady junk at ALL!!!! 5. LOCATION ...parking is free in the lot with validation... :) cant beat that! 6. Pain wasnt as bad as you think!!!! I recommend this place to everyone!!!! Go ...TRY IT.... or if your going any other place...stop going there and GO THERE PRONTO!!!! BEST PLACE EVER!!!!! read more

I love lay bare! I have been coming here for about five years now and have always had a great experience. It's affordable, and the people are always so sweet! I have recommended it to tons of friends. read more

LOVE Lay Barre, quick, easy, affordable and on time.

I never knew this place was here until I took my best friend to get her ready for her wedding. They're so nice and they have never made me wait for my appointment. Sherly has been doing a great job with my appointments and would recommend anyone to go! read more

Brought in my male friend to get his eyebrows threaded for the first time! Upon entering the facility we were greeted by the lady at the front desk, we signed in no problem and she took in my friend right away. While being threaded, the lady chatted with my friend the whole time to make the experience somewhat more bearable. With it being his first time it was not as painful as he expected. She was gentle and only broke her string once. (i once had an angry indian lady do my eyebrows and she broke the string several times! T_T) The waiting room isn't so bad either, they offer you water while you wait, and have a good selection of magazines to keep you occupied. Overall a good experience. I'm a fan! :) read more

Not a stranger to Brazilian wax but was new to the sugaring technique. Ana was my technician and she was so sweet. She explained to me the difference and made me feel instantaneously comfortable. The facilities are immaculate and everyone there is so unbelievably nice! Lauren, whom was at the front desk, greeted me warmly and was so pleasant to talk to. Oh yeah, and my wax was great! Super quick, super easy and slightly painless than what I was used to. I'm a customer forever and I'm bringing all my gal pals here! read more

Jasmine is great and chatty - which is my preference during a wax/sugaring session. I won't lie and say it's a painless procedure but she's super fast and totally sweet! Also, she threaded my eyebrows - totally reshaped them and they still looked fabulous after 5 weeks. read more

Went there for the first time a few weeks ago and really loved my experience there. Didn't catch the name of who sugared me but she was great! Apparently you get 10% off if you're a new customer too so that's great read more

Love love sheryl. She makes me feel comfortable since it's my first time getting wax down there

Let's face it - waxing is never fun. It's painful, expensive, hard to get an appointment, etc. But Lay Bare Waxing Salon is one of the better places I've gone to and I do plan on coming back. So the good: - Great decor. It's very friendly and open and inviting - Staff is friendly - Prices are amazing - It's very sanitary - They do a good job of getting every last hair The not-as-good: - They use sugar wax. Can you say "OUCH"? It's probably a personal preference, but I'm not a big fan of sugar wax. Having done honey wax and regular waxing before, they are painful but fast (I'm usually in and out in 10 minutes). But with sugar wax, you get a small ball of wax that can only spread so far, so the waxing process takes a lot longer. And when on the waxing table, an extra 10 minutes feels like FOREVER - I got stuck in traffic on my way over (hello Ventura Blvd) and I called them to keep them updated on my estimated arrival time. I was only 10 minutes late for my appointment and they didn't have anyone after me so they took me in, but the receptionist mentioned before I went in the room AND right as I was leaving the salon that I "shouldn't do that anymore and next time I need to be on time". I get that it's a pain when people are late, but mentioning it twice when they had no one there and when I called left a really bad taste in my mouth. However prices are great, Josie was funny and very warm and they did a great job at the actual waxing. read more

First time EVER getting anything waxed down there! Have to say I was nervous and also excited. I selected Lay Bare because of the Yelp reviews I have seen and I have to say that I am now a convert! From the time I walked in - to talking to Josie about what was going to happen - the experience was a good one. Waxing is not for those who are not modest nor have issues with showing the girlie goods. I enjoyed how thorough Josie was and how she gave me tips to lessen the pain for the next time. Look forward to using the $20 deal the next time! Thanks Lay Bare - oh and the whole sugar technique was VERY cool! read more

This is the most comfortable waxing salon I have been too. Staff are very nice and accommodating. Clean and and fresh all over. Thank you Lay Bare read more

Okay, I have been waxing for a while and although I am a huge advocate of sugar wax, women should keep in mind that it is the most painful of the waxing options. But hey, they won't pull off skin like with hot wax! Luckily for me I have the wonderful Josie to talk/laugh me through my waxing experience. Josie is experienced, diligent, and has a wild personality! Which I can't get enough of. I come here to get waxed once a month, and since I have started, my hair has decreased in thickness substantially. If anyone knows waxing, it's Josie. She has been consistently amazing (which I can't say about the other estheticians there). If you want a good, clean, and affordable wax, Lay Bare is it. Josie also makes sure to get rid of pesky ingrown hairs, and gives you all the information you need to maintain a good brazilian wax. She takes her job and her clients very seriously. 5 stars for Josie and Lay Bare! read more

I was at the mercy of my end of the week schedule, and the only time I could make it was late on a Friday. I was assigned to Carla, who I had never seen before, but she was AMAZING. Not only was she accommodating as I was about ten minutes late, but she was also funny, personable, and incredibly skilled at what she does. And I don't want to understate that. There is an art to doing this well, and Carla truly is an artist! This place has a fantastic staff, is extremely clean, and is well worth your time. read more

I will never go back. They used to have girls that knew what they were doing but Omg the last two times I've been there, ive been in the most pain. I do t even remember her name and it's nothing against her personally, she's just pretty new is what she told me. The first time I had her, I knew I didn't want to see her the following time. So when I called to schedule an appointment I told the front desk to give me someone who's experienced!! Hey said "ya sure so and so is" my fault for not remembering her name. So when I get there, it's HER again! I'm like oh man, this is going to suck but I will give her the benefit of the doubt. Bad choice on my part. She went to wax my bikini and the wax didn't come all the way off, the hair was all balled up in the wax that was DRYING up! I was miserable and honestly pretty upset. It took SEVERAL rips for my hair to come out, I was bleeding. I hate bashing people and their skills but because of this experience... I'll never go back. I found a way better place and a girl who knows what she is doing! Again, this place used to have a girl that was amazing at what she did but she left. Good luck to you who venture in here.... I hope you don't have anything close to what I experienced. My experience was a while ago, I just never took the time to write the review until I saw an email from your company. Making it up to me would be nice, a refund would be great. Also, the girl said she had been sugaring for 3 months. She just wasn't skilled. read more