I happened upon this place when I was running an errand for work and I saw their sign so I took note. I completely forgot about it till I had a recent breakout and remembered the name so I booked an appointment for the next day with Angela. She was amazing and gave me so much advice on what to do to clear my skin and even gave me some samples before I buy the full size products. The atmosphere was also calming and the price was affordable. What a gem this place is! read more

I scheduled my first ever wax, a full Brazilian! I was intimidated by the idea of waxing, but my friend Miranda recommended Be Smooth to me, and I went for it! Lupe was the one who did the wax, and she was very kind and professional! She was understanding of it being my first time and was able to answer all my questions. We were casually chatting throughout the wax and honestly, I could barely tell she had even started waxing! There were very few times I had to make sounds from pain or anything, and it was not awkward at all! I thought I would do it once as a treat for my significant other, but I am HOOKED and will be incorporating this into my monthly routine! 10/10 would recommend, thank you for the confidence boost! It's a game changer!!! -Molly read more

I love this place. I came here to get waxed for the first time and they made the experience perfect. They're welcoming, helpful, fast and efficient. So, now I'm hooked on waxing and it's great! Admittedly, getting here isn't fun and the parking is a hassle, but once you're inside all those troubles are gone! read more

A friend recommended Be Smooth and I'm SO glad she did. I have gotten facials in the past, but never felt like it really did anything. Phaysone is a magician. I go to her for the French facial extraction and it has been a game changer. Even my fiancé noticed, and commented without prompting, at how much better my skin looks! read more

Helene and her staff are amazing with eyebrows and skin care. I have been coming here for years and absolutely love it. The staff is knowledgeable and the services are just great. I love coming here and highly recommend it. read more

Really wonderful service from everyone. Despite restrictions they run a smooth and safe operation. Could not recommend them enough.

I love Be Smooth and highly recommend them! Helene is amazing. She has helped me simplify my products and skin care routine and my skin has never looked better. I've been a client of hers for 3-4 years now and I'd never go anywhere else. Helene is honest and has great product knowledge. I always love seeing her and catching up too! She's the best of the best. - Marissa D read more

Be Smooth has been and will always be the best waxing experience ever! All of Helene's staff are incredible and my favorite is Jana. She offers the most comfortable, professional, efficient and precise service in town. Thank you Be Smooth!!! read more

Me and my friends visited Be Smooth for my birthday Spa day. We loved the facials, the location, the staff and the prices. We will definitely be going back! read more

I've had two bikini waxes with Anna, the most rockstar waxer that's ever waxed me. She is quick, thorough, and painless, and so incredibly nice and fun to chat with. The salon is impeccably clean and bright--key signs that it's safe to spread your legs in any establishment. It's also really conveniently located across the street from my office so I can sneak out during my work day for some impromptu hair removal. Plus, their prices are reasonable, so I can finally afford to throw my razor away and cancel my dollar shave club subscription (fyi, it's not actually a dollar). Thanks be smooth! Thanks Anna! read more

I have been going to Be Smooth for waxing services for as long as I can remember--maybe even close to 10 years. They hare hands down the best place in Portland for waxing and skin care. Phaysone did my services yesterday and she is amazing. I moved to a town almost an hour away from downtown Portland I still drive all the way there because its not worth going anywhere else. Thanks Be Smooth! read more

I think that the staff here are the friendliest most welcoming ( and forgiving of occasional tardiness) that I have met at a salon. The ambiance is wonderful. read more

it had been YEARS, since I had treated myself to official, and I wish I hadn't waited so long! Who has better skin than French women? The express rejuvenation facial I got from Lupe was gloriously relaxing and I felt amazing when it was over. Next up: micro- needling! Self-care is essential now more than ever. read more

I came here on 4/13/2018 having scheduled a facial with extractions with Beth. The space is very clean and bright and I was greeted immediately upon entering. Beth led me to a chair where she had me fill out some new client paperwork all the while assessing my skin. Beth felt that it would be more appropriate for me to have the mandalic peel instead of the facial with extractions based on the quality of my skin (I have cystic acne and a lot of congestion). She was extremely kind and diplomatic in her explanation of why she felt it would be better for me. I consented to the treatment she recommended. Beth explained the process in a detailed manner and had warned me that the peel would hurt a lot and holy smokes did it ever! But I knew what I was signing up for and I knew it would be good for me. The entire time she was extracting she constantly checked in with me to make sure I was okay while also just being one of the most pleasant people I've had the opportunity to encounter. She made the painful process seem not so bad by keeping my mind focused on conversation instead of being focused on my acne being lanced haha! She explained what the recovery would be like and she was spot on. I can already see a huge difference in the quality of my skin. I've already booked another mandalic peel with her to continue the process. Beauty is pain, as they say, and I'm looking forward to the results. read more

DONT do wax here! Had a Brazilian, currently having ingrown hairs on half of my v!! she tends to do one spot multiple times even from different direction..... I had a different person from the yelp pics read more

I got my brows done here for the first time in my life (I'm 25) back in May. So, needless to say, I was very anxious about having them done and how they would turn out. My mom also tagged along to get hers done for the first time as well. We both made an appointment with Anna, following a friend's recommendation. We were both very pleased with how our brows turned out! Anna is amazing. She's really good at what she does and has a knack for it. I felt totally relaxed and trusted her vision. I am so happy with how she does them and have been going back ever since. Now, I wouldn't see anyone else and recommend Anna to anyone, especially if you're nervous or anxious about having them done like I was. You will be in good hands! read more

The boutique has the best environment. It always feels relaxing and the staff is attentive to my needs. I have had multiple services at this location and I always leave satisfied. Angela does a great job with waxing and facials, but my main maintenance priority is eyebrow threading. I have followed her for 3 years and can't imagine the thought of anyone else fixing my eyebrows! read more

This is for a Brazilian Wax First off I had to call because I was going to be late and they were very accomidating which is very appreciated because most wax salons are very rude and give you crap about how they are booked two weeks out. First star When I arrived they seemed pretty busy so I even appreciated it even more that they were able to wait for me. Second star Next Jessica was so polite and made sure to make me feel comfortable and made sure to let me know that she was using both hard and soft wax and why and made sure I knew what to do to prevent ingrown hairs. Third star Jessica was very quick but not sloppy and understood when I got jumpy, she went out of her way to make it as painless as possible. Fourth star Lastly when I was done. I was done. No one tried to persuade me to spend a bunch of money on random products, that is a huge deal breaker. In fact when I inquired about a certain product the owner explained what it's for and said I may not even need it and to wait and see because it may not even be necessary. So to me that earned the Fifth star! I definitely recommend checking this place out especially if you are on a budget because they offer memberships which get you discounted rates. As a student myself who can't always afford a wax this is definelty a must and will be getting one soon. read more

I've been on a string of 5 stars lately, but I just keep hitting great spots... Be Smooth included! Helene is awesome... she is very knowledgable and gave me a great mini facial. I was so impressed that I came in the next day with ALL my products and she told me what to keep and what to get rid of. She is a minimalist at heart which I love and TOTALLY not pushy. Also, I bought some special 5-color concealer palette that rocks out -- been using it for a week and my skin looks awesome! The waxing is great and so is the skin advice. love. read more

I came in here for an emergency Brazilian wax during my 10 day long vacation in the NW. I get regular waxes at home in California but didn't have time to fit one in. I called around to a few salons in Portland and came across Be Smooth. They had reasonable prices ($50.00 a wax, and $40 for a happy hour wax with a yelp check in). When I called to see if they could fit me in on short notice, the woman who answered was extremely helpful and was able to get me in within 45 minutes. Jessica was my waxer. She was extremely friendly and experienced. I have gotten waxes from several different salons, and have had horrible waxes and really great waxes. Jessica was up there with the great (and if I lived in Portland I would be a regular). The wax took about 30 minutes and I could tell that she was taking her time as opposed to rushing me. She got every hair and tweezed the little ones that the wax did not get (I was in between waxes and not all hairs had grown in. Have definitely left other salons with some strays, but Jessica got it all!). Aside from the fact that she got each and every hair, I have never felt so comfortable getting a Brazilian! We had great (distracting) conversation, she applied pressure at the right time to minimize pain, and made it as easy of a process as possible. I will return to Be Smooth when I am back in town and highly recommend Jessica for your waxing needs! read more

I went in for extractions after mid-terms when I broke out and this cleared my skin up. I was a little welted for a day and a half but my face was clear. I used to go after my blackheads and try to do my own extractions... but I would always make it worse. I highly recommend this place, they have great service and can make great recommendations for any changes you need with your skincare routine. read more

Review for Brazil Wax! My first exp. here was with Jessica B. she made me feel very comfortable and relaxed... as relaxed as one can be when getting hair ripped out:) I have never been to a waxing studio more then once becasue i have never really been all that satisfied with most places. However this place is the first place I have become a repeat customer with. I returned and saw Paris H. she was great! we had fun conversations and she did a rediculously good job at getting every last hair and not missing any spots! I bought a product from her as well and I for sure will be going back next month:) read more

I really like this place. I've used them for waxing services so far, but plan to try their facials, too. I like the style of wax and technique they use (both hard and soft wax). The staff is really nice, friendly, and they make you feel welcome and comfortable. Plus, the online booking system and membership with discounts are a bonus! My first experience was with Jessica, and the second one with Helene, the owner. They're both experienced and efficient. I'm becoming a repeat customer! read more

I've been doing acne peels at Be Smooth for about 2 months and I'm seeing a lot of progress in my acne. My acne is mostly hormonal, with flare ups if I'm not taking good care of my diet. I think I had tried everything to clear up my acne, every doctor prescribed antibiotic and topical treatment, as well as proactive, and many other product lines. I've tried going super simple with organic natural routines and mother worked. As someone who felt so hopeless about my acne I was skeptical about trying one more thing. But I'm so glad I did because finally I found something that's really clearing up my acne, sticking with the peels on a bi-weekly schedule and using the product line has really worked and I feel so comfortable wearing my bare skin now without any make up!!! read more

Helene is so sweet and she really knows her stuff. I was there on a Sunday and it was simply her and her daughter. It was insane because she was giving me a facial, wax, and trying to answer customer's questions. It was quite hectic, but I was fine with it. She was so knowledgeable and gave me such great advices about my skin, and I see a huge difference by following them. Her helper - Katie did a great job on the waxing and I highly recommend using her for that service. Although appointment is not mandatory or accepted, you do want to go during low-peak time which would not be a Sunday. Both were very professional and accommodating, I'm now an annual member. read more

Really great and talented staff; I only go here to get my eyebrows threaded but I walk in and out and always am thankful I have a great place to go to that is only a few blocks away from where I live in the Pearl. Both Anna and Phaysone are great to work with! read more

I love that this place is conveniently located in the pearl district. It's owned by a French lady so the products they sell there are all French products. I got this lotion by Roger & Gallet there that's amazing! I did the seawee steam detox; where they put a layer of seawee on your whole body (neck to toe) and place you in a steam tent with your head out. It does get quite warm/hot that you sweat a little. The girl considerately placed a cool towel across my chest. It was very relaxing. Although I wish they play more spa relaxing music than french music. After the steam treatment, they cover you in their lotion. She put green tea lotion on me. I wish they had offer different scents since I would have preferred rose scent. You leave the place having the baby soft skin :) Loved it! PS. you do have to get almost naked. so if you're shy or not comfortable with it, it may not be your thing. Also, don't plan on showering right afterward since they recommend you to leave it on for 2 hours. read more

I came here on the suggestion of yelpers and was not disappointed! As I travel for work, it is sometimes a bit of a harrowing challenge to find a waxer based solely on yelp reviews when you don't always have regular ol' word of mouth to count on. I usually require a mix of hard and soft was and even then have some "unruly" hair so I'm used to waxes taking every bit of 30 minutes. But Jessica was very quick and had very little spot checking to do! It was definitely one of the quickest waxes I've ever had! And it wasn't too bad on the pain scale either. Well..the waxing pain scale, that is. You're still getting hair snatched from your..um, well...you get where I'm going. Only taking a star because at $50, I would think I'd at least be offered a water or something. But I'm basing that on New York $30 prices and $25 groupons :) I do wish I had read some of the yelp reviews more thoroughly. I'm interested in know more about skin care and they had an awesome cabinet of sample products. That would have been cool to hear about! read more

I'd been in for a brow wax and tint with Anna, which I loved, so I came back for my first Brazilian. Anna did such great and thorough work, explaining everything along the way. It was as painless as it could have been. I'll definitely be back again! read more

I had my first lactic peel ever with Amanda this past Sunday, and ended up with a bad reaction (my skin was a lot more sensitive than I thought). Amanda was very thorough in guiding me through the aftercare, and sent me home with instructions and samples to tame my skin. I had a moment of panic when the following day, I woke up to brown patchy spots! I called in and spoke to Helene, who kindly invited me for a follow up consultation earlier this evening. I've never met someone who is so kind and generous!! She took great care and found a way to remedy the solution, promising that we would get to where my skin should be. Needless to say, I will certainly be returning and would recommend both Amanda and Helene to anyone who is looking to take their skin care seriously! P.S. The remedies that Helene sent me home with were incredibly effective!!! Definitely a happy (and relieved) girl!!! read more

Be Smooth is amazing! I can't say enough positive things about this place. It was recommended to me by a friend for a spay tan but soon Helene was helping with my pre-wedding breakout emergency on my face, doing my waxing, and I was purchasing their amazing products! Everyone is great there but I can't thank Helene enough for answering all of my skin care questions, and being so kind and knowledgeable. read more

Phaysone and Anna are miracle workers! I live up in WA near Seattle and I'd rather drive all the way down here to see them than risk seeing somebody else. They take their time to be thorough and make sure my skin is the best it can be! Plus, they're both so sweet and knowledgeable! read more

This was my first time at Be Smooth. I booked online same day appointment. I got my underarms and half legs done by Alison and Anna. Seriously so quick and pretty much pain free. I would definitely recommend. The shop is so cute and super clean. The staff were all friendly and welcoming. I will be back! read more

One of the best places in Portland, I will be coming here every week from now on. The treatments are extremely effective and more affordable than similar treatments anywhere else. I notice instant results every time I receive a VIP Complex treatment and it has been more effective than any other system, diet, exercise, or product I have used until now. Also the location is really helpful. Very close to Whole Foods, Powell Books, 24-Hour Fitness, etc. read more

I first tried a regular facial since my face is super sensitive. I didn't have any negative side affects or redness, so this was great. I went back 10 days later and received the 55 minute pore facial. I was real happy with the results and Helena was friendly, professional and kind. I'm definitely going back. I would like to try the peels for the sun damage on my face. I'll keep you posted. read more

I absolutely love this place! To start off, it just looks so simple and sweet from the outside and inside too. When you step in, be prepared to listen to some cool French music! I've heard both French pop and French instrumental. They make it easy - You can schedule everything online - you can even pick who you will be working with! Their customer service is amazing! Everyone is so nice and they really know what they are talking about, I dare you to ask a tough question. I have been for many services - Anna is my favorite for waxing, she is quick, efficient, knowledgeable, and as painless as possible! And the pricing? Very reasonable for 1: Portland and 2: the Pearl! I'm so glad I found this gem. read more

This is one of the only places I trust for consistently great eyebrow waxing at a reasonable price, and there are usually walk-in appointments available. Staff do a wonderful job and the place is always clean and relaxing. read more

Phaysone does such an amazing job every time! She takes her time and is so thorough. So lucky I found this place just a couple blocks away from home! read more

This place is amazing! I just walked in and was helped right away. Jennie was so sweet, professional and detailed. She turned my misshaped eyebrows into beautiful arches. She was very knowledgeable and so very delicate. I barely felt anything. I usually become super sensitive and red after a waxing treatment. There is hardly any redness compared to my usual experience. Very pleased with my experience today! I definitely recommend this shop! read more

I just love this place!! I used to work down the street and would go often for brow waxes and facials. Helene literally saved my skin a couple years ago while I was suddenly dealing with cystic acne, and I haven't had a problem since! My office moved last year and I hadn't been back until today, and it's still as awesome as ever. I had my brows threaded for the first time (Phaysone is SO good- it's gentle, quick, and she shaped my brows perfectly), and then got a spray tan by Alison, another first. I was a little nervous about it, but she made me feel so comfortable and did a great job. A few hours later the tan is getting a bit darker and is literally perfect- no streaks or uneven areas. Thank you all for a great day- I'll see you soon :-) read more