I recently started getting Brazilian's done after years of shaving. I hadn't had a wax in about 5 months plus my hair was coarse (from said past shaving), and this was my 4th time ever getting a Brazilian. Out of 3 other places I've visisted, HoneyBee was by far the best experience, especially for a noob like me. Deborah was my aesthetician and the amount of patience and kindness this woman has is so reassuring. She took the time to make sure I was fully comfortable and really worked with me to get the best results while trying to minimize discomfort as much as possible. By the end of the session, I knew I'd be coming back to her. The staff overall was very friendly, the space is clean and comfortable/ private, and the parking structure next door has free public parking for 90 minutes. Highly recommend! read more

Such a beautiful and relaxing experience. As my first time with a facial and waxing they were very gentle and took extremely good care of me. The environment is very clean and very inviting. I will be booking for additional services read more

I can't wait for them to open again. Gilla is amazing! So patient and professional. When I got waxed didn't even think about the pain cause it's like talking to a friend. I highly suggest Honey bee waxing the honey leaves your skin soft and smooth and the staff is so friendly and AWESOME!! Tear free (Yes I'm highly sensitive) and gentle waxing I'll be in line to book my appt once we're all out of COVID hibernation read more

Very good honey waxing. A bit rushed and had to do some plucking when I came home but don't breakout afterwards. It's the most painless waxing I've ever done. read more

I feel bad for writing such a low-star review, but I think it's important to share my experience in case it applies to anyone else. Viviane is very sweet and professional; she absolutely made me feel at ease. The location of her unit, in Portofino's, is very well-kept, and I love that there's a TV to watch while getting waxed. So, the sole reason for my negative review is the wax itself. It just didn't last for me - I felt stubbly soon after and had to get re-waxed at about 3 weeks. Other waxes have lasted me up to 5 weeks. I found it remarkably painless compared to other waxes I've had - I'd never had a honey wax before. I think that what happened was the wax ripped my hair close to the skin instead of pulling it at the root. My hair grew back rough instead of downy like it does after a good wax, probably because of the ripping. I'm glad that Viviane has great reviews and I wish her well. Just putting out my cautionary tale in case anyone else has the same issue. read more

I rarely sit down and write reviews. BUT- I have to let anyone contemplating getting a wax from Portifino's Brazillian Honey Wax know it is hands down the BEST waxing in LA! Please know that if you go, you will never go any where else again!! I used to go to Russian ladies, who are good, but their waxing rooms are stale, they often use a double dip method into the gross wax pot, and they basically just rip your hair out as fast as they can and I would leave with stray hairs everywhere! OH- and I would be in full sweats during it- NOT OK. At Portifino, I've found my Forever Waxer, Vivian! She is so sweet, easy to talk to, she knows exactly how to make you comfortable (I have always dreaded going for a wax.) On top of that, shes actually from Brazil, and she cares about the condition of your skin/hair. She is like a doctor of wax/hair! Shes helped me with my ingrown hairs and I now can actually say, I look forward to getting a wax! Other good things to know about Portifino Waxing: - They use honey wax which is so much better for your skin! - It is ultra clean! Enough said. - She uses a separate bowl for your wax (no dipping in community pot) - Theres always something playing on a flat screen in the room... Beyonce is always dancing up a storm while you are laying there. - The wax table is not your usual doctor type bed... its a plush table with pillows and Viv is always making sure you are super comfortable. - She does a super thorough job! - Afterwards, you can book a spray tan! A one stop shop! Portifino is also the only place in LA you can get a true custom spray tan! They custom blend a color, scent, and offer so many other amenities, you really get your moneys worth! I highly suggest trying it out and seeing if you don't feel the same way I do! read more

I love Portofino's honey waxing! First of all, I am the most picky person when it comes to getting my eyebrows done, but Vivianne did an exceptionally great job at shaping my brows and getting every hair off that didn't belong. She has amazing hands and even gave me a little massage on my brows to calm my skin which felt amazing. Vivianne is super sweet, gentle, and efficient. The honey wax is great, completely organic and less painful than normal waxing. I also love the fact that the honey waxing is the only waxing good to do before my spray tans there because it doesn't leave any kind of excess wax on my face. Perfect combination!! Thank you Portofino!! read more

Viviane is the best - hands down! Not only is she amazing at what she does, she's a great person too - every time I visit her, I feel like I'm catching up with my girlfriend. I've been going to Viviane for brazilian and eyebrow waxes as well as for facials for several years now. Her brazilians are perfect (she's from Brasil - she's knows what she's doing!) she's very quick, and will make you feel comfortable. The honey wax is definitely the way to go and you'll notice a difference from the other products used at other salons. Her facials are great too! If you take her skincare advice and try the products and practices she recommends, you'll definitely see a big difference with your skin. read more

To put it simply, Viviane is the best. I moved to LA in January and bought Groupon deals for a couple different salons, expecting to look around until I found my favorite. I went to Viviane first, and knew immediately that I would never go anywhere else-- I didn't even wind up using the other Groupons I had paid for! I've been getting waxes at various salons in other cities for about 3 years now, and Viviane is miles better than the rest! She is friendly, kind and incredibly schedule accommodating. Viviane's Brazilian waxes are efficient, thorough and the closest to painless I've ever experienced. She never takes more than half hour, and always leaves me perfectly clean and hair-free. I also have sensitive skin, but the honey she uses is fabulous and never irritates or dries out my skin. I used to get ingrown hairs, but after going to Viviane and following her good advice, they're gone! I would highly recommend Viviane to anyone. She has totally changed my waxing experience, for the absolute best! read more

I love the honey brazilian waxing! It is great! Everyone there does a great job. The honey removed the hair flawlessly and there is NO sticky messy aftermath. The honey is water soluble so it wipes away clean. They even condition the skin afterwards so I walk away feeling so fresh and so clean! :-) They also take their time after the waxing to tweeze any minor little hairs that were stubborn and stayed behind. They do a GREAT job and there is no need to go anywhere else. I highly recommend it! Save money by getting the three packet deal. ...I know money can be tight and sometimes it doesn't fit into your budget to get waxed but try to work it into your budget because it's totally worth it. Take my word for it and give them a try. You won't be disappointed! read more

Online said full leg+braz 115$, they gave me 140$ price over the phone. This is not cool guys. Not coming now for sure

My waxing experience with Viviane is the best I've ever had. She is the reason I get complimented DAILY on my eyebrows! The honey wax is all natural and gentle on my skin. I no longer fear getting a Brazilian wax done because she is thorough and experienced. I recommend HoneyBee waxing to everyone I know and don't know, you won't regret it. She is sweetheart who will take care of you & make you feel beautiful! read more

I came here for full leg and Brazilian wax. It. Was. Great. Ariana is a scientist!! She is so thorough, got every last hair and without the pain I was expecting. Definitely coming back and requesting her. read more

Ali is exceptional. Friendly and very attentive. Painless honey bee wax was great and different from what I normally use. It felt more gentle than even soft wax. Nice and courteous staff. Highly recommend. I would be a regular if I lived nearby. read more

I have been doing my wax for almost two years now. This place is amazing!!! Always painless and Ariana is very detailed and the best part you get a Brazilian done by a Brazilian girl She never fails!!! read more

She did a great job! I usually do sugaring (in Germany) and it hurts a lot but this one with the honey didn't hurt at all! She checked if there are still hair left and removed all of it. I went to a couple of waxing saloons in LA but this one was the best! It's a little bit pricy and the hair grow pretty fast but it really doesn't hurt at all! She was really accurate!! read more

Best of the best. I have been to my share of salons and this is the place to go. I just love Viv, the brazilian girl. She is the best at waxing, hands down. To top it off, she is really nice and the way she does it, is the most sanitized, clean way to go. No double dipping, uses gloves, the way it should be done, period. ( Yes, im a little bit of a germaphobe but you gotta be when it comes to waxing.) She uses this honey wax to make it quick, painless, and easy. Can't find your place to wax, bad experiences, just ask for Viv when you get there. I live in Sherman Oaks and it's always worth the trip. read more

I had one of the BEST experiences here. Not only does this place have amazing energy, but the staff is so great! They def made me feel very comfortable. I had the best girl do my waxing and facial!!! Ali is absolutely the BEST in LA, hands down. I have been to a TON of places... not only does she take her time in your service, she pays attention to detail, and seriously makes you feel so at home and comfortable. Which is a big deal to me when im getting a wax or spa service! i will def be back! I have to say...again...if you want a peaceful environment and a great waxing or facial,scrub.....you MUST see Miss Ali!! Thank you for the staff making this a great one! much LOVE read more

I have had some horrifying wax experiences. Trust me, I could tell you stories that would make even a man cringe. This experience was heavenly. I would almost go as far as to say it was ALMOST relaxing. Viviane is amazing. She will be invited to my wedding, in fact, I might even have her officiate it. Since I met Viv, the amount of dates I've been asked on have vastly increased. Coincidence? I think not. I always leave the salon feeling so confident and so great about myself. I couldn't say more good things about Viv and the salon. The honey wax is life-changing and I would never go back to regular wax. I recommend everyone go see Viv, you won't regret it. read more

I love Barbara, she's a great water and gets me in and out of there in under 20 minutes! No ingrowns and the honey solution they use isn't as painful as traditional wax! I love it! read more

Viviane is the absolute best! I couldn't recommend this place more. I have been coming here for over 4 years now and I wouldn't go anywhere else. Whether a spray tan,scrub, or waxing the services are excellent. read more

As long as I'm in LA, I won't go anywhere else! I go to the one on Montana Ave. in Santa Monica and all of the women there are pros. I've gone to Germana several times and she's done a fantastic job. The salon is clean, elegant, understated and discreet. Prices are great considering the amazing results. Also, they're super organized and accommodating with appointments; email and text confirmations. Street parking has always been pretty easy, too. Definitely recommend!! read more

Anytime I need a wax I only will go here specifically to Vivianni, she is the best in the business. Vivianni is an efficient worker, she makes my waxing experience enjoyable. Vivianni always makes sure to be gentle with me she never misses any areas, she gets the job done quick and no pain. I used to always shave but since I met her I will only wax. I've tried other places but do not feel there quality or technique is as good. I only recommend coming to Portofino it's a great experience that they make pain free. Vivianni is the best in the business if you need a good wax definitely come here. read more

Viviane is the best! Her Braziiian waxes are super fast, super thorough and pain free, I used to get the worst ingrown but have barely seen any since I've been seeing her. Best waxing experience... Can't recommend her enough.! read more

I am visiting L.A. Needed to get my full arms, legs & stomach waxed so came across this salon which had amazing ratings on yelp. However, for me it didn't live up to my expectations and nor to the good reviews that I read on it. Very very disappointed with the service!! Ariana did all my services. She was very nice at first but as time got closer to their closing hours i.e. 9 pm she just started getting very agitated & started doing my waxing very haphazardly. My appointment started at 7.45 pm & it takes at least an hour. She didn't care if she left patches of hair unwaxed, in fact, she just behaved very rude when pointed out to her. My worst experience ever since I felt like she was doing me a favour. Highly unprofessional and rude. Wouldn't recommend her to anyone. read more

I've been coming here for 3 years and would never go anywhere else for my Brazilian! Viviane's waxes are so quick and painless

Viviani is the best! She is the sweetest and does the best Brazilian honey waxes ever!!!