If you are not familiar with Body by Shae, it is a mini spa off of Lee Road in Orlando's Winter Park. They offers a great variety of services and this review is exclusively on their sugaring services.
Before I go on with this review, I want to say that if you have never heard of sugaring before or you are looking to try it out, it is an alternative hair removal service like waxing, but that tends to be more natural and less painful ( also I have never personally gotten a wax before, but the process is somewhat different, a ball of sugar composed of more natural ingredients is used to remove your hair, as opposed to wax and strips). I also want to mention that if you are looking to book an appointment here, do it as early as possible, as they are usually busy and booked up. You might get lucky but I don't recommend waiting till the day of, to schedule an appointment because chances are slots have become booked as of that morning ( they also have an app you can book through called Vagaro, although sometimes it freezes and is slow). Also if you have never experienced sugaring before or are unfamiliar with certain protocol, my best advice is to plan ahead. Make sure you have at least 2 weeks of grown hair to work with, wear something loose, maybe exfoliate, obviously be clean, and afterwards stay away from any kinds of irritants (including harsh soaps, products containing a lot of chemicals or even simple products such as deodorant). It is recommended that after your appointment you stay clear of sun exposure to the area of the skin that was sugared ( just don't take your chances stay clear of sun/ irritants and maybe don't plan a beach day after your appointment).
To actually begin with this review, I want to say that it was personally a bit hard to come by Body by Shae (even with the GPS). The sign is so small I completely bypassed it twice. Once arriving you will notice that the spa is this very small house looking building.
Today was my first time ever getting a hair removal service. I have always wanted to get a wax, but I am really into holistic more natural options. After doing more research I came across sugaring (and this place). I called earlier in the morning to book an appointment with Dani Berrios for a full Brazilian and underarms sugaring service (which I saw on the app last night, and they thankfully still had that open spot and some others). Upon entering the facility you will be greeted with a smile by the front desk receptionist (whom I unfortunately did not get/ remember her name) but you will notice how clean, organized, and peaceful the environment is.
In my experience today, everyone was super kind, friendly, punctual, and professional. I came in a few minutes early, filled out paperwork, and was immediately admitted in for my appointment. As for my actual appointment, going to get hair removal in your private area or even other areas, can be a bit awkward or intimidating, but regardless Dani was the best! She was so kind and patient and made me feel super comfortable throughout the entire process (even though I unintentionally sort of kicked/kneed her at least 8 times). Apart from her kindness and patience, she is very professional and explains every step of the process to you to before performing the steps of the service. On top of everything else, she encouraged me with affirmation like, "You got this" and "You are doing great". Going into my appointment I was very timid and nervous not knowing exactly what to expect. But during the entire process, Dani really helped reassure me and build my confidence.
Like I mentioned before I have never gotten any kind of hair removal service and I cannot compare it to sugaring, but if I'm being completely honest sugaring (depending on what part of the body) was not all sunshine and rainbows, it can be painful (which is supposed to get better after the first time, just like any other hair removal service), but it is 100% manageable. The pain can be invigorating in the moment but it goes away within seconds. Regardless the results are totally worth it and it is a decently quick service. I personally was in and out within 25 minutes.
Total summary:
If you are looking for a spa that has a friendly and clean environment, a professional staff that makes you feel confident, reassured, and comfortable, and place that is punctual and time efficient, I recommend that you look no further. Body by Shae is definitely a little gem in winter park and worth the try. As for myself, I know I will definitely be back! :) read more