Very nice place. Clean and very friendly people. I got a sugar wax and loved it! I would definitely…read morerecommend if you're looking for a gentle wax.

A TMI review but.... here goes!…read more I was in Paris for a couple of days and wanted to clean up a little ;) so I came here exclusively because it was the only place I could find (as an American researching in English, with limited french) with épilation au sucre or sugaring waxing. I guess there's a bunch of other places too but with good ole yelp reviews, I felt most confident in coming here. I went for an épilation maillot integral, aka a Brazilian if you're American. I didn't have a french number nor phone service so I couldn't make an appointment so I came in during the beginning of my trip to make an appointment for the last day of my trip. They had a handful of open spots but both times I was there, there were at least 2-4 in and out customers do I figure they get their usuals. So, I come in for my appointment and just as Brazilian sugaring is in the US, it's quick! My lady was super sweet and despite my desperate attempts to speak only in french, I struggled and they were super sweet--everyone was able to communicate with my broken french/English mainly which was nice! The sugar was a bit hot and maybe more sticky vs tacky than I was used to but it worked out okay and my lady did a pretty good job. my sugaring, once done, only costed 27€ because I am lucky to be pretty hairless as is LOL. However, it's normally 40€ Voilà ! Merci beaucoup, la sultane spa, je suis content :)

February 2017 Not…read moreable to go to my usual place in London, I went to see Ruth at Blue Corner but this time for a serious hair removal...totally different method and wax not sugar but it was very well done, Ruth was superb and very efficient. And no pain! They also adjusted the price to reflect the fact that after over 30 years there's far less to do. They didn't have to do that. Very generous. Will definitely return November 2016 Known in particular for hair removal (both wax and miel) for men, Blue Corner also provides various massages. Thank you Ruth for sorting out my back on Wednesday! I've had trouble for several months now and finally it's back in shape. Will definitely return. And check their site regularly for discounts. 20€ off till end November so a very good deal. They have another place at 3 boulevard Sebastopol. Very clean and tidy with all the necessary equipment. Recommended

I had to finally give up on this place. It's just so unprofessional. They heavily promote men's…read moregrooming services, including trimming beards. Well, at least it looks nice in their brochures and online advertising. I went in last month and asked for an appointment. I was told the person who does barbering was on vacation. So I tried again this month, and was told the same thing. The staff told me that only one person does the service for both the shop in Chatelet and the Marais, and that person apparently doesn't work very often. I tried a difference service, and the person was 45 minutes late. The man next to me said his appointment was more than an hour late and he was thinking of walking out. When I finally had my session it was okay. But, sorry, this is all just too unprofessional and wasted too much of my time.

I wish Centre de Beauté Indienne weren't such an inconvenient distance from my apartment and my…read morework. The threading technique is just catching on in France and I think it's much better than waxing for facial hair. The women at Centre de Beauté Indienne are experts and the thead goes so fast you can hardly see it. Threading leaves no pimples or redness. It costs between 5 and 10 euros and you can go without appointment. They also do waxing for bikini lines and legs. And ... they have great facials. I've only done the basic one, which consists of 1 hour of massages, steaming, creams and masks and costs 29 euros, which I need hardly add is almost half the price of a standard facial at a "normal" French spa. You're "supposed" to have a facial every month, finances permitting, and Centre de Beauté Indienne makes it possible. Be prepared, of course, for the fact that going to the Centre de Beauté Indienne is not an "exclusive" experience, but "populaire," in the French sense, which means that you will have to tell them you want your mustache threaded in front of 20 other people and then you will be seated in one of the chairs right in front of the window and they will thead your mustache or chin or whatever in front of all passerby and people seating (or standing - sometimes it's very busy!). There is a TV blasting Bollywood videos in the corner. If you have a facial, you won't be lying alone swathed in plush white towels in a dimly lit room with cheesy rock sculptures and a cd of babbling brooks and bird noises. You will probably be led to a small room in the back of the main room, where you'll take off your shirt and bra in front of other people who are getting waxed. The women who work there will talk to each other in Hindi or another language. The lights go on and off and there is a steady hum from the crowded main room where people are chatting and waiting and the Bollywood music is throbbing. if you are not of Indian origin, you may be the only person not of Indian origin waiting in the waiting room and all the other women will stare. They seemed a bit confused by my presence in the beginning, but I persisted because even in Paris, with its huge immigrant population, even if there's a word for it in French, they don't really understand the concept of "brassage" (mixing -ie the fameux American melting pot) like they do in NYC where everyone and their mother gets threaded. I love the ambiance. I think it's lively and actually soothing. I like that Centre de Beauté Indienne is so successful and busy. The other day I brought a friend for a facial at 11 am before the crowds arrive and the six women who work there were decked out in absolutely gorgeous colorful saris with immaculate make-up waiting to start the day. It occurred to me that they must be doing pretty well. I love the neighboorhood, in the 10th near La Chapelle, full of Indians and African-French women in coton batik dresses and turbans. But, for those who prefer to be swathed in snow white towels in a dim room with fake rocks and a sea waves cd playing, then this is probably not for you.

I went to Stella the other day to get my eyebrows and upper lip threaded. As a threading enthusiast…read morewho has been getting threading done for several years now in place like New York, Boston, Salt Lake City, and now Paris, this place is what everyone has been saying: they do a great job when it comes to threading. I've been living in Paris for the summer and found the place via Yelp. Side note: According to their website they have more than one location so some of the reviews on here may have been talking about other locations because the venue descriptions may match the one at Passage Brady. Pros: *Quick, painless (I think the most painless threading I've ever received), and affordable. Every hair was removed! *If you aren't fluent in French some of the women can speak a little English enough to communicate what you need to get done. *The location is convenient: there are four metro lines that pass through the area (although out of Paris' city center) and is a quick walk from the metro from the KFC on the corner. It's not the snazzy and glamourous Paris that one might be used to as a tourist but it's perfectly fine and is a nice change in scenery from the touristy areas of the city. I didn't think it was sketchy at all. Cons: *One of the women who was doing threading was using a facial brush (the one found at a barbershop to brush away access hair that has been cut off) all over the face of every single client that sat in her chair after she would thread them. I found that to be unhygienic seeing that it was used all over on at least four different women's faces during the time I waited. *When it was my turn to have gotten threaded, the woman had just done someone else's nails and a pedicure and instead of washing her hands she used hand sanitizer before doing my brows. Kinda gross seeing that she just touched someone else's feet and her hands were so close to my face. Tips: *Bring cash: credit cards can only be used for total amounts of at least 15 euros. *Skip the lotion they offer at the end: I'm used to getting Aloe Vera in the States to soothe my skin after threading so accepted the lotion. The lotion wasn't anything special: it has a super strong scent that I didn't find fragrant at all and unfortunately followed me around for about an hour that I didn't need. *If the person who threads you uses the facial brush and you don't want it speak up and tell them not to use it or just bring your own tissue to wipe off your just-threaded hairs. *It's a small venue so be prepared to stand and wait if there aren't any chairs available. Overall a good place to get your threading done. Just need to improve on some of the hygienic aspects between clients. Five stars for the threading but unfortunately had to dock off two stars because of the previously mentioned cons.

Absolutely superb experience. Arnaud gave me a post travel treatment and facial massage. And showed…read moreme how to do self-care light massage. It was relaxing and my skin looked GREAT afterwards. Meticulously clean and utterly peaceful. Highest recommendation.

This is where to go for the ultimate French facial. It's the most comprehensive and meticulously…read morehealing skincare philosophy I have ever experienced, and I'm a beauty editor. Highly recommend. 5+ stars!

Wow the best manicure I have ever had! This is gel and the process and precision is great. I get my…read morenails done every three weeks for the last 15 years. They look so natural with great shape and felt clean. When visiting Paris I will make sure to come back here. I booked through google since I don't speak French and we were able to manage our linguistic challenges.

Hi, so I was searching for a affordable place in Paris to do my nails. I'm heading to a couple…read moredifferent countries and I didn't want the headaches of having to search for another .. CLEAN salon. So I found this one on yelp. They seems to be clean and that was what I needed more than anything! Secondly I wanted a manicure and decided to go w gel. For the hands it was 35 and a gel pedicure was 53... im know absolutely RIDICULOUS especially coming from NY. But in Paris it seems like a pretty common price. My nail tech was thorough and took her time. She did an immaculate job. So over all I am pleased I just think that the prices are a bit steep. Even if it's Paris.. France you need to humble yourself, please and thanks.

I hesitate to share this address for fear of locking myself out of available appointment space but…read moreI'm too good of a person to keep this institute a secret. For the last few years I've been a hardcore fan of Les Petits Soins, a very intimate, quality-driven and affordable beauty spot for waxing, manicures and such. The reason I fell in love with the place was the quality of the aestheticians, particularly Angelique. But then one day Angelique left, and I found myself disappointed each time in the replacement aestheticians I saw. And then a magic email popped into my inbox: Angelique was now working at a new institute with another previous co-worker and it was even closer to my house. Mon Petit Institut has the very same vibe as Les Petits Soins, warm, cosy design, super friendly staff, nice prices and high-quality, painless treatments. What they have in addition to that is a very practical reservation platform with a text-message confirmation service.