Julia's studio is a little hard to find, but it's the next building over from the Post Office, go up two flights of stairs and you should see an office with an open door and a giant chalkboard labeled 'FIG.' Over the phone and upon first meeting her, Julia is so friendly and bubbly she put me right at ease. Before coming in while trying to book an appt with her, she offered me some great tips to prep for my wax. When I came in early for my appt she greeted me at her door to let me know she was finishing up on a facial on a client, and directed me to her cute waiting area. She told me to help myself to the wine she provides - total sweetheart - and had me fill out a short form about skin type. When my turn came she brought me into her studio and gave a little tour, provided me a towel, wipe, numbing spray and a pomegranate lollipop to eat so distract myself during lol. Maybe it was my crazy concoction of ibuprofen and hour earlier, a little bit of wine, numbing spray and the lollipop.... Or just Julia's pure skill. Either way my wax was 98% painless which I have never ever experienced in my last 3 years!! Julia uses different types of hard waxes and soothing oils for a less painful waxing and she will explain her methods too. She's very easy to have conversations with and takes her time! She's gentle and very thorough - this isn't the "wham-bam-thank-you-mam" type of waxing I'm usually used to. It's a bit pricey: $60 to start out and prices go down as you book more appts with her bc she'll chalk them up as "upkeep" read more

I love Julia Arnau! Julie is the absolute best! She is so gentle, a professional in the wax department and can make any day brighter and a lot more gorgeous! She can turn any frown upside down. Her studio is remarkable, her products are TOP NOTCH and if you're looking for the best wax west of everywhere - come to FIG! No joke. Ask for a VASPARKLE! :) :) You wont be sorry. She also plays great music, offers wine/beverages and has CHOCOLATE. What more could you want? I do and would recommend everyone to come here. There's a reason why ALL her reviews are 5 stars :) :) read more

I was referred to Julia by a friend. SO happy. She is fantastic. I work in the beauty business as well, on the sales side, so I have tried numerous places I go into. Julia is by far the best. I did the Fig & Brow combo. I drank like 4 cups of coffee that day, not paying attention to the service I was having later that day, so I felt a little jumpy. Julia gave me a glass of wine, some chocolates AND numbing spray lol. I literally barely felt any discomfort. She took her time & was very thorough, not to mention a sweetheart. Maybe I am crazy, but I feel like my Brazilian lasted longer than it ever has before. Smooth a lot longer, which made my normal 3 week visit impossible. Had to push it to 4. I will be going to see her again this week. This is much better than a chain waxing studio experience. I liked European Wax Studio because I liked my waxer, but this is WAY more relaxed & not rushed like there. Very soothing & comfortable environment, unlike the hospital feel. Plus, other places don't give you treats =) Julia has found a customer for life in me. Couldn't be happier. read more

Julia is the absolute best. She gave me my first Brazilian 3 years ago when I was in SF for the summer and now that I live here she is the only one I trust. She is so sweet and so easy to talk to! She is the best!! read more

Julia is just the nicest, kindest person you could ever imagine and she does a badass Brazilian!

I recommend Julia to all of my friends and they have became regulars too! Because of her professionalism, skill, and personality it is the BEST Brazilian without a doubt. I even would go as far as saying I look forward to my appts so I can see Julia! read more

Julia is absolutely amazing. I've been seeing her for over a year after she was recommended to me by a close friend. She knows exactly what she's doing. The atmosphere is welcoming, comforting, and even calming (which is saying a lot for a place that waxes some sensitive spots!). I'm also an athlete and ingrown hairs can be a big problem for me. Julia knows how to work with people and customize waxing and treatments based on individual needs. She's the best! read more

Julia and Fig Wax Studio are amazing! I was worried about finding a new professional when I moved to SF - and I must say, I am so happy that I found Julia! She's warm and welcoming and really, really good when it comes to waxing. Her online booking system is great and she's always very accommodating. Thanks to her skill and some great numbing spray, the waxes are virtually painless. I highly recommend Julia and Fig to anyone who is looking for a waxing professional! read more

Love love love Julia! She greets you with chocolate, wine and other fun goodies AND she provides numbing spray prior to getting your services which is so helpful! Julia is warm, friendly and makes the entire experience comfortable. read more

Julia is the BEST! I used to absolutely dread getting brazilians because the pain was seriously unbearable. Then, wonderful Fig Wax Studio came into my life and completely changed the waxing experience for me. Julia is a true professional and makes you as comfortable as possible. She gives you wine and chocolates and eases the pain with her fun personality and before you know it, you're done! I would recommend Julia to everyone I know - especially if you live in North beach, this is definitely the best wax experience you'll find! read more

I'm hooked. I recently started brazillian waxing about 6 months ago. As I generally love the results, the pain was too much to bear. Little did I know, I just needed the right waxer!! Her space is very relaxing with dim lighting and scented candles. The numbing spray was a godsend!!! WIne didnt hurt either. I also had a lip and brow done which I've been doing for 10+ years and I've always gotten VERY red afterwards. This visit, I left and went straight to an event with very little recovery time. I'm sold!! Thank you Julia!! I'm a lifer... read more

The best in the business. Seriously. I'm bi-coastal and needed to find someone near our SF apt and Julia pops up all over the net. My best west-coast find so far. She's so nice and friendly and funny (one really needs a sense of humor in her business) and never for one second did I feel uncomfortable in what could otherwise be a *very* uncomfortable situation - I know you know what I mean. Lol. Make an appointment and get your wax done there. You won't be disappointed. read more

Julia's studio is a hidden gem in North Beach. She is friendly, accommodating, & incredibly good at her wax & facial services. It's so easy to schedule an appointment with her & she is quick to change time if necessary. She makes what could be a very painful & stressful experience a joy, as she is so friendly, sweet, positive, & professional. I have been to several wax studios in SF before discovering Fig & now have no need to go anywhere else. Thanks Julia! read more

Love love love Julia! She's my #1 aesthetician, even if she happens to be on the other side of the coast! I had a last minute emergency and she accommodated me with no hassles. I read previous reviews about how her place is hard to find BUT she messaged me the details in advance and I had no issues finding the studio. While I was waiting, she offered wine, which is such a breathe of fresh air! Her studio is beautiful, warm - designed to make you feel comfortable asap. Julia herself is so funny and conversational, you'll just keep talking and wont realise how quickly time flies by. Her method, is on point. She provides a numbing spray in the beginning of the session and I think it helped. Even if not, her process is such that you wouldnt feel any pain! She gave me good aftercare advice while ending the session. Adding: She's a pro at providing restaurant tips around Columbus! Don't hesitate to ask her. More trips to SFO soon - Just for Julia ! :) read more

If I had know waxing was going to be the experience I've had Fig, I would have started long ago. Julia's expertise is unrivaled. She IS the top of her craft. At the moment I'm eight months pregnant, and let me tell ya what a wonderful feeling it is to be hair free below that massive belly;) I look forward to every appointment as she has the ability to create an environment of complete relaxation all while your being waxed. Right?! Hard to imagine but that's how great this woman is. Ladies, if you're in or around the San Francisco area this is the place. I actually drive from the Peninsula, over an hour, for this appointment and it's worth every ounce of road rage in my body. Thank you Julia for being amazing. read more

I love Julia! Best wax I have ever had for a few reasons: 1) She serves a mean Fernet cocktail before your treatment 2) She let my girlfriend hang out with me in the room while I was receiving my treatment 3) She was very accommodating when I asked for a last minute brow wax. Just to name a few... Would definitely recommend all of my friends to come here for their next wax appointments. read more

Julia is an amazing esthetician and super nice!! Her studio is welcoming and cozy. She is funny and gives great customer service. She has online booking that is really convenient. She specializes in Brazilian waxes and also has skincare. read more

Quite possibly the nicest woman to ever wax me ever. My twin recommended this place to me and I decided to give it a try. Walked in, was offered a glass of wine, then offered a shot of Fernet if the wine didn't do it for me. She was quick, funny, and just awesome overall. Will book again and again. read more

Julia changed my life! For some awful reason I was doing Sugar waxing for about a year. I found Fig on Yelp and went because Julia was able to fit me in same day and she was in my neighborhood. Best wax experience I've ever had. I told her when I left she now has a forever client...I've been going to her ever since. Love her! read more

Julia is amazing! I love absolutely everything about Fig waxing and am SO happy that I found her in the neighborhood. The best part is that it is seriously an almost painless Brazilian - which I literally did not think was possible. The value cannot be beat for $45 loyalty Brazilian waxes. She is also super friendly, the studio has a calming spa atmosphere, and she always has fabulous candy! read more

Been going to Julia for years! When she first left her last studio, I was a bit lost! I didn't get waxed for 6 months! Since I found her again at Fig, I have not looked back. She is simply the best! read more

Julia is the person to see for waxing!!!! I have been seeing her for past two or so years for brazilians. She makes the experience as painless as possible, fun (who would of thought that would be possible!?) quick, and she does an amazing job. I feel like a new women after my appointment and my boyfriend is madly in love with her skills. Not only is she talented, but she is the type of person that makes you laugh and always puts you in a good mood. Her studio is adorable and comfortable. She always offers you wine to relax and delicious little chocolates or dried fruit. I have seen a few different people before I met Julia, and always had horrible experiences. Not anymore! This is a permanent relationship. She does a great package called the Fig and Face, where you get a brazilian and a facial. I highly recommend seeing her if you want a brazilian that is done right! read more

Julia is amazing! My entire friend group goes to her and I have never heard one bad thing from anyone. Reasonably price for a wax and super convenient if you live in the North Beach area. She is super flexible with changing times if something comes up last minute. Highly recommend!! read more

Julia is AMAZING and she is so fun to talk to and so gentle you don't even know you are having the hair in your private area ripped out. Her space is really comfortable and she gives you lots of wine (wine + numbing spray = lack of weeping.) Her prices are very reasonable and her appointment policies are humane and understanding, unlike a certain large chain of dedicated waxing studios that we won't mention. Make an appointment, you won't regret it! read more

Julia is awesome. As a fellow esthetician I can say she knows exactly what she's doing. She uses very high quality wax and products, she's very quick, and most importantly she has her technique down to make the wax as painless as possible... all at a reasonable price! Her space is a very warm and welcoming atmosphere; although I was a bit confused trying to find the place as it is on the second floor of a strange, yet charming old building. She even offers complimentary chocolate and wine with her services! She's a total sweetheart. You won't be disappointed! read more

AMAZING!!! Honestly the best wax experience ever. Julia is so friendly, fun and easy to talk to. I left feeling much better than I did going in, which is saying a lot when you're talking about waxing. read more

Julia is absolutely incredible. Have been going to her for almost a year and am always surprised at how easy the whole experience is. She is professional, caring, super sweet and exceedingly capable. Wouldnt trust anyone else! read more

Julia never disappoints. She is super sweet, accommodating, and girl is good at what she does. I stumbled across her when I recently moved to the neighborhood, and wouldn't consider getting waxed anywhere else. Wine, chocolate, hilarious stories, what more could you want? read more

Julia is absolutely amazing! I just moved to the city booked a teenie weenie bikini and it was awesome. I have been waxed by the same person for 6 years and moving it was a big deal for me so I am definitely coming here from now on. She works around your schedule and is so great at what she does. Couldn't recommend anyone else. read more