It's about time I posted a review for Wency. She's fantastic, hands down the best wax lady I've…read moreever been to and I hope I never have to find a new salon. I've been going to Waxmi regularly for the past 4 years, and every time, Wency is professional, thorough, clean, and such a pleasure to interact with. Waxing obviously isn't fun, but she makes it almost painless (for real!) and she has a gift for lightening the mood and taking the awkwardness out of it. She has become such an integral part of my hygiene routine, to the point where I see these regular appointments with her as self-care. I'm very prone to in-grown hairs and I never have an issue with her, she's literally that good!! Booking with her is easy and she checks in beforehand too so you can reschedule if needed, without paying any fees. She's a lovely person and is so great at what she does! 5 stars every time, 11/10!!

WOW. I am beyond impressed with Wency and her beautiful studio. Officially making this my new go-to…read morewax spot! I was easily able to book an appointment a few days in advance through the website and had no issues. I got a follow up call and text from Wency to confirm my appointment, which I thought added a great personal touch. I've been getting waxed for 6+ years now and I have never had a more painless and effortless wax experience than with Wency. Since it was my first time coming into Waxmi, I came in a bit earlier than my scheduled appointment to fill out some paperwork. My first thought upon walking into the studio was "This is adorable!" Her studio decor is beautiful and girly, with plenty of artwork and aesthetically pleasing corners. There's even a bowl of gummies in the waiting area. I unfortunately didn't snag any this time around... but next time! Wency welcomed me with a big smile and immediately got me a little cup of water. While I was filling out the paperwork she told me she was just going to go clean the room and get everything ready. Once I was finished with the paperwork, she walked me back to the room and walked me through the procedures. Even though I've gotten waxed before, she made sure I was comfortable and relaxed, which I definitely was! During the procedure, we talked and laughed, in what usually would be an awkard situation for most. I didn't feel a drop of awkwardness at all, which is a sign that Wency does her job right! All in all, the waxing itself probably took about 15 minutes. Quick and easy in my opinion! Due keep in mind, I do have a higher pain tolerance, so even though it was quite painless for me... everybody has a different body and level of pain tolerance. As I was leaving, she told me all about the aftercare, told me to email/text her if anything came up, and gave me a big hug. I felt like I was hanging out with a friend I've known for years... is that weird? Wency is a one-woman superstar who runs her business on her own, and I have serious respect for her being a woman-owned, small business owner. She is so friendly, immediately makes you feel at ease, and fantastic at her job! If you're looking for a place to get waxed, go visit Wency at Waxmi. She'll take care of you and all your waxing needs!

Had a last minute appt here, since my usual place had to cancel because of the esthetician getting…read moresick. Linda was who I was lucky enough to get. She was very business like, but boy did she know her business. She did a regular bikini and it was fast! She was quick, precise and a major pro! I would highly recommend this waxing bar and Linda. It was very clean and quiet. I'll be back!

This is quite a big outlet with 6 rooms. The decor and vibe are similar to other outlets. Clean…read moreroom. The service is awesome. Friendly and easy to chat with. It makes the time fly. I like how they use hand towels in the bathroom. It is much more ecological than paper towels. I will definitely be a repeat customer at this outlet too, especially if I am in the area.

I had my first sugar wax. So much better than Waxing. I will return in four weeks . She was…read morethorough every piece of hair is gone

Awesome. I found a new waxing place that's open on Sundays, and that does a great job. Much better…read morethe last place I tried. I find the location really convenient too, right on Cambie in Yaletown. My waxer was friendly and talkative, and made me feel comfortable. She was also fast and did an excellent job! So glad I tried Sugarbox, I'll definitely be coming back here.

Peaceful environment, and my young reflexologist worked my feet and calves with impressive,…read moresurprising strength! I was sad when it was over.

Yikes, this place charges me 3 times what I'd normally pay at my brow place on Fraser. Guess that…read moreis the price you pay for going to get your brows done downtown. Not a fan of how small the space is; so tight that you risk bumping into the person sitting in the first chair as you try to squeeze past. Yes, you get a gel massage after your service and a cup of chai (they also offer to spruce things up with a little brow make up), but I don't think it's worth the price you're paying and what to get in return. Appointments recommended.

I went here about a month ago to get my first Brazilian. Previously, I would do my own waxing but…read morethere are some areas a gal just can't get to on her own! Anyway, I booked my appointment with the founder and owner of the shop, Annik. I chose to come here based on stellar online reviews, that Miley Cyrus came here (she has to know a good waxer, right?), that appointments are offered into the evening and that they have hard wax. Also, the location is convenient for people downtown or taking skytrain. The area is really not sketchy like some others have said. Maybe if you are not used to homeless people or people loitering, but let's be real, that's everywhere these days. I was super happy with the services here. The rooms are private and clean. There is no double dipping and Annik, as well as the woman at the front desk, were very friendly and personable. Annik was a perfectionist with her waxing and made sure everything was symmetrical and all hairs were removed. She checked her work several times during the appointment, which I appreciate. She also worked quite quickly. While waxing is not going to be painless, the pain was very momentary.

I'm a hairy guy and I've had the odd girlfriend in the past raise that as an issue. It was never a…read moremake it or break it issue though but I was always a bit of a wimp when it comes to waxing. I'm terrified of doing stuff that could be painful. But, after hearing how so many do this I decided to bite the bullet in August 2019 and get my first full manzillian. I had read that if people were scared of waxing they should try say their back or upper arms but I dove right in. I read a lot online, spent hours reading about the experience of other men and women. One thing that helped me was advice online that recommended people getting waxed take a extra strength Tylenol when they get up, and another just before the procedure as it helps the system be a bit numb to the pain. But in terms of narrowing down where I was going to go, I think I visited and read reviews of several places in Vancouver that specialize in just providing waxing services, as CoalitionSkin does. And for me, what made CoalitionSkin (aka the PxssyShop) stand out was a few reviews by men and how they said that the hard wax CoalitionSkin used is easier on delicate areas like your testes, pubic bone and yes, even your face. Also, in reading the bios online, CoalitionSkin has aestheticians who have both the training and years of experience in waxing that I felt they'd be able to do a good job. Which they do. Finally, I even found and read the health inspection reports for CoalitionSkin and they've never had any major infractions - and my own experience confirms that the place has always been spotless when I've been their. Booking appointments is easy to do online, where you can select your aesthetician and times in advance. My first time in August 2019 was with Camille, who unfortunately moved on shortly thereafter but she was great at explaining things and helping to position me during the waxing. She also instructed me to breathe in just before each rip of the wax and that helped prepare me. What actually hurt more was the odd time she had to go over a spot again as not all the hair would come out during my first wax. The hot wax stung the raw skin. But not for long. The first time also took the longest. Since September 2019, I've gone to Olivia, who has been great. Each time it's been easier as the hair doesn't grow in as fast or as thick. Also in September I started getting my beard waxed. Olivia does that too. I have always had a very thick beard since I was a teenager. When I trim and shave it away, stubble grows back quick within hours and that made dating difficult as by the end of the date, kissing me would be like kissing razor blades. So waxing the beard has helped remove the hair and keep it away for a couple of weeks where the skin stays smooth. And after having it done four times now it's easier each time. My last wax only took an hour or so for both the beard and Manzillian whereas the first beard wax took a good hour and the first Manzillian over 90 minutes, maybe close to two hours. Having said this though, even though it now takes less time, nothing ever feels rushed, they take the time that's needed to do things properly. Overall I'm glad I chose CoalitionSkin. It costs a bit more, but their aestheticians are well trained, experienced and very friendly and easy going. And I don't find it that painful at all. It's partly a mindset and taking the Tylenol helps I think. The CoalitionSkin website has lots of tips to help you prepare too. And they give great advice for aftercare too, like taking it easy for 24 hours and using tea tree oil as part of your after-wax regiment. Next summer, in 2020, I might try getting my back done, and having a bit of cleanup on my upper arms and chest although I don't think I'd ever get my full chest done. I think Camille said that the men she had waxed always said the back hurt the most but we will see! Anyway I can't recommend them enough. Especially if other men are curious about this, or ladies want their men to get stuff done don't be afraid to check out CoalitionSkin!

My entire experince with Ashlene was top notch. It felt like I was gabbing with an old friend while…read morehaving my treatment done. Ashlene was incredible genuine and that is hard to find in the beauty business these days. I getbtired of the constant upselling and other BS that often goes all with your service. I was there with a Groupon, which I have had terrible luck with as of late, but this was a pleasant surprise. Generally, I feel the beauty Groupons are a let down with astheticians often lacking the proper training for the treatment they are providing. I came to Ashlene for a retry on the whole lash lift experince. I hate wearing a lot of make and love the lash extension look, but I am just not that high maintenance. My previous attempt and a lashlift had me looking like I stuck my fingers in an electrical outlet; months to recover. Ashelen does very nice work! I was very happy with the end result, and though I was initially a little skeptical, after 4 or 5 days its time to give a well deserved 5 star review!! Thanks Ashlene! PS her services are through the Infinity salon. I was temporarily confused haha

Ashlene definitely does the best Brazilian waxes in town! She is super friendly and efficient with…read moreher services and really takes pride in her quality of work. When you get a service with Ashlene you can always be confident that she is professional with years of experience which is a must for pain free waxing! Ashlene offers a groupon special which is where I learned about her studio. It is located inside of Infinity Salon, there are some free parking at the plaza but can be hard to come by. There is online booking offered as well which makes it really easy to secure an appointment. I find that the waxing experience is much more reliable and relaxing than your regular waxing studios/chains where there can be inconsistency depending on the technician. Happy to be supporting a local business and an experience aesthetician like Ashlene. Highly recommended if you are nervous about getting waxed, it's a good way to ease into the experience in her capable hands.

I'm disappointed with my recent experience for Brazilian waxing at Frilly Lilly. Savannah did the…read morewax for me as Jody is on maternity leave. Since I was told previously all staff are trained the same, I thought it would be ok. I was so wrong. Everything was different. The way savannah did it was way more painful than what Jody did. The temperature of the wax was hotter too. Even though I said it was hot, Savannah said she couldn't do it if it was cold. Errr...I'm not asking for cold wax. And she did not manage to do it in a single pull unlike Jody. So I had to endure the numerous tugging. Her recommendation on hair length was different from what Jody told me before. So I felt Savannah was giving the standard answer without taking into consideration of how everyone's hair growth is different. The last straw was finding leftover wax stuck in me when I took a shower. Unfortunately Jody will only be back in a year's time, so I gotta wait before I go back again.

Update: the salon reached out to me after my initial review and my disappointment with the results…read more I had a free "redo" today and my lashes turned out better. Appreciated that the company followed up with me and offered to do this. :)

Stripped Wax Bar has been a GAME CHANGER for my body hair down there (no shame, we've all got it)…read more I started coming at the beginning of April and have been in once every month since. My third Brazilian wax was a BREEZE! It is quick but they are GOOD. I'm not sure if there really is a fine line between being too fast in the waxing world and not being fast enough? It's not exactly the most pleasant to have body hair removed so I like that they do it fast! There is a nice waiting area with magazines and delicious candy. The "Strippers" are attentive to detail and make sure you leave being as smooth as possible. Plus they have all been amazing to chat with during a sometimes no so pleasant experience. The place is clean and cute. Love the candies they had/have at the front area. Plus, $40 for a Brazilian?! I feel like that's amazing for a place dedicated to waxing.

Firstly they book me within 20min of closing which I didn't know when they closed and I was 10min…read morelate because it was almost impossible to find parking then I even call to tell them I'm driving around trying to find parking and I get there and they've cancelled my appointment ???? go team, good effort

Cheri - How I've missed you!…read more What a relief to feel back to myself after your exceptionalIy skillful service. I truly appreciate all the changes you've made to prioritize the health and safety of your clients while still providing exceptional service. Let's never be apart again - See you in four weeks! Wax the Boutique is centrally locates in the heart of Vancouver's historic Chinatown. Easily accessible by bike and transit, there is also reasonably priced parking on all the surrounding streets. Service 10/10 Price 10/10 Cheri - Priceless!

I've been with Cherie for close to five years now... I've…read morefollowed her around town... And now she's opened up her own place! yay! it's bright and cheery and lovely, just like her. she's grand too... chatty if i want to chat, tv if i want to zone out. she has amazing attention to detail, and great tips. i always leave feeling a little lighter. and I LOVE that she has an online booking system now. it is so handy.

They kindly were able to schedule a last minute mani / pedi for my friend and I and did an amazing…read morejob. They were so sweet and accommodating, and did a perfect job on the nail design that my friend wanted. Would highly recommend!

Amazing experience getting a gel mani here! I was in town for a week on vacation and didn't have…read morethe time to get my nails done prior. I was going to a "treat yourself" dinner at an upscale place in downtown and desperately needed my nails done. I booked my appointment online and the booking process was such a breeze. My mani was done by Muna and she was such a sweetheart. My mani ended up lasting over a month! I use my hands a lot for work and school so I expected some of the gel to chip eventually, but my mani was flawless. I appreciate Muna's attention to detail in prepping and shaping my nails; I think the prep is what allowed my nails to last so long. Really happy with how nails came out! The salon is clean, bright, efficient, and airy. I'd def come back again when I'm in the area!