I've been going to Aunty Cathy for 5+ years and her service is still consistent and great. Scheduling is always very easy, she's always on time, she's never canceled my appointments, and occasionally if I need to reschedule last minute due to starting my cycle or other issues she has no issue with me rescheduling. Her prices have remained pretty much the same since I started going to her which is impressive. Often times I notice that becoming a regular Can compromise quality over time, but she never disappoints. She goes above and beyond for clients. read more

I went to Kathy to get a Brazilian, she did really good and made sure to get any suborn and ingrown hairs. She makes you feel very welcomed and comfortable. The pain level was a 3/10. She is definitely the best on the island. I 100% recommend if you want a quick and low pain wax! read more

Sincerely recommend this waxing experience, 10/10 stars! The office is very clean and sanitary. Kathy was extremely thorough with her waxing and wasn't satisfied until every hair was plucked. She was also extremely friendly and kind, chatting with me about her kids and our lives. She also remembered afterwards to send me the deposit I had paid separately, so it's a very honest business and you'll definitely be getting your money's worth! read more

Very poor customer service. I scheduled an appointment 2 weeks in advance , i called to confirm no answer, thought she might have been with a client, no call back. So, I decided to come for my appointment used an uber paid 23.00 and she's not here. If she needed to reschedule me she could have called so now I'm out of 23.00 and had to elsewhere highly upset. read more

Ive come to Paradise Waxing Spa a few times now. Firstly was because of convenience since its across the street from my office. After that was because Kathy and her services are AMAZING. Paradise Waxing Spa is located on Bishop Street, across from Honda and the Pinnacle building, in (I believe) Century Square. Youll find the studio on the 13th floor Phone number to call or text to make appointments is (808) 358-8587 You can also try her scheduling link on her website, however, I believe that last I tried, this option was down. So its best to call/text. Same day appointments are difficult as you cant just walk in and she is usually booked out. Kathy is a one woman show. Her studio is clean and inviting. She offers the best quality services and her prices are outstanding. I wont list prices here since they are always subject to change. Though, I can tell you that her pricing is competitive. The care that she takes to ensure you are satisfied with your services is remarkable. I have only gotten waxed by her, but I refuse to go anywhere else unless she just isnt available. Here are some of the highlights: Kathy is very knowledgeable Quick and painless She will pluck literally EVERY hair that is out of place with a magnifying lens The studio is tidy, clean and organized Pricing is fabulous She takes only 1 client at a time Parking could be an issue if you arent within walking distance. There is street parking in the business/chinatown district or you could find a neighboring parking structure. Honda and the Church is across the street. Marks garage/lot is a block away at $6 an hour. Century has a parking lot underground, but I think that might be reserved only (not sure though). If you want a great waxing experience, I highly recommend giving Paradise Waxing Spa and Kathy a try. read more

I was searching for a new esthetician for a brazilian wax, since I usually have a tough time with ingrowns. Kathy did an incredible job, was meticulous and thorough, walking me through each step and putting me at ease immediately. I'm accustomed to Cirepil wax, and Kathy offers various wax densities for each use case. Kathy explained which wax she was using for which area and why, cleaning up with tweezers as needed. I have never left a wax so clean! I had zero irritation and am looking forward to booking all my future appointments here. read more

I love Kathy. She has convinced me to come monthly instead of evey once in a while just because of her work alone. She is reliable, quick and has the best price in town. Anyone who uses tweezers and a magnifier is the real deal! read more

So this was great. Close to pain free I don't know how she does it but I was in-and-out quick and fairly pain free looks nice smooth very happy clean location right in downtown easy in easy out on the 13th floor if you like a Brazilian wax and are a baby when it comes to pain I suggest you try this place unfortunately with this transaction there will be no post of photographs on my Yelp review read more

Anyone else ever have the moral dilemma of disclosing your favorite spots? I wanted to keep this place a secret all for myself, but I empathize with the struggle of finding a reliable esthetician with quality results. I've patronized about five different waxing spots on O'ahu over the years, but ever since discovering Paradise Waxing Spa on Yelp and meeting Kathy, she's been my go-to for all facial and body waxing needs over the past two years and counting. Scheduling an appointment is a quick and easy text message away. Her cozy and intimate studio is located on the 13th floor of Century Square, right in the heart of Downtown Honolulu. Her technique is as a painless as waxing can be, and her process is quick without compromising quality. Laying under the magnifying lamp I always feel Kathy putting meticulous care into helping me look my best, especially when it comes to my eyebrows. If you're looking for a reliable and quality esthetician, I'd highly recommend Kathy! She's been my go-to for two years and counting for good reason. read more

Kathy is a very genuine and kind person, she's my go-to for a Brazilian waxing. She'll go as far as to remove ingrown hairs and she'll use tweezers to pull out remaining hairs left behind. Her set-up includes a stand with a magnifying lens and lights so she can do a thorough job and remove everything. I want to thank her for kindness. read more

I have been going to Kathy for waxing services and eye lash extensions since 2010. She was the pervious owner of Palms Beauty and Spa on King street. Kathy has always welcomed every guest with a big smile. She is very friendly, sweet and accommodating. Just tell her when you need her and she will be there in the next half an hour. - I always text her last minute. Sorry Kathy! Her business card states days of the week and hours but it is only by appointment. You won't regret this experience! She has two phone contacts: 1) 808-358-8587 2) 808-388-7539 read more

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Kathy is amazing. My first time getting full body wax and she calmly talked me through it and went as fast as possible with care! I know there are so many other waxing salons but why would I go elsewhere when the price is great and the friendliness is comforting. I've been 3 times now and the 2nd and 3rd time was a breeze! Highly recommend going to Paradise to see Kathy. read more

Aunty Cathy was amazing! This was my first time getting a Brazilian wax/ Wax in general EVER! & she made the experience WONDERFUL & I will definitely be becoming her regular - she was very thorough and very clean and I love that when she talked to me she used my name, I didn't feel like just "another" customer. read more

Ditto to all the previous reviews. I found Kathy in Yelp! Yeah and it's 100% accurate. I go to her for waxes and she's very thorough and efficient. She uses a combination of hard wax and the traditional sugar type. And ensures she's got literally everything down there complete with lighted magnifying glass and tweezers! LOL it's so convenient I walk there in my lunch breaks but if you are driving there's also parking in the building and shell validate. She's clean and quick and responsive. I usually text her and she can usually squeeze me in the same day. I'm so happy I found her through Yelp! read more

The second time I went to Kathy i barely had any n hair left! She is such a wizard with hair and it didn't hurt. Very very little i promise! Anyhow going in again for a third time today before my trip as she suggested. She's so kind and I know it'll be another great experience. (6-30-15) Wow! What an amazing experience with Kathy! She was so kind and gentle and most of all quick and had so much attention to detail. I have had Brazilian waxes before and Kathy was by far the best. Totally recommend!! Definitely coming back! read more

Cathy was so professional and detail-oriented. She will make sure to get the last strand of hair out so you leave her salon 100% satisfied. What I appreciated the most was her honesty. She doesn't try to sell you mor services or products. I would give her a 10 star if I could. Definitely will be going back to see her monthly. read more

I have been getting waxed by Kathy since at least 2010 (maybe 2009 even). She is AWESOME! I go the Brazilian route and not only is she super speedy, but the whole thing is just about as pain-free as waxing can get! I also get my eyebrows done and I fully trust Kathy to not go overboard or do anything weird to them - I had some traumatizing eyebrow waxing experiences as a teenager so this is no small thing. Kathy is also super super sweet, friendly, and accommodating. I know that some people are very regimented about their waxing, scheduling appointments exactly every 4.87 weeks or something. Well... I'm more the type that will not think about the issue for several weeks/months and suddenly realize out of nowhere, "I MUST GET WAXED IMMEDIATELY - THIS CANNOT WAIT UNTIL TOMORROW!" And Kathy is totally okay with that and always finds a way to work you in! So great! All in all, I would HIGHLY recommend Kathy for all your waxing needs! Even if you have had bad experiences with other waxers and are a bit nervous - give Kathy a chance! She will take good care of you. :) read more

I read many other positive reviews on Yelp prior to scheduling an appointment with Kathy, and the service definitely deserves 5 stars. She arrived a little late considering that I scheduled the appointment on a Sunday opening (but that's okay ). Also as a side note, if you're coming in on a Sunday, you'll have to remain at the lobby area and call Kathy to let you in (there's a security door and apparently, it's locked during weekends so THAT got me confused for a bit). I scheduled a first-time Brazilian with Kathy and she made me feel very comfortable and she was EXTRMELY thorough and I was VERY pleased with the results. I will surely come back to do a maintenance wax. read more

Good waxing places are hard to come by and these are the rare places where everything is perfect. Kathy is quick for those who want to get eyebrow waxing done during business hours, 15 minutes tops if not less. If not she's open until 7pm so you can go after work also. Her waxing was painless and did not aggravate (especially with my sensitive skin -- this is godsend), and she was an expert in shaping them nicely. The atmosphere was very clean and comfortable, with nice relaxing music perfect to de-stress. Will definitely go again. $20.94 for the eyebrow wax and worth every penny! read more

Like most girls, I place a huge importance on waxing. It is so hard to find an esthetician that makes things comfortable but is also really good at their job. Kathy is the best! I recommend her to all of my friends and to anyone esle that will listen. Before kathy, I had tried many different estheticians and salons. I was ecstatic when I went to kathy and I have never had better results. Not only is she the best at her job but she does everything to make you feel most comfortable. She validates parking, you can text her to schedule appointments, and her studio salon is so relaxing. She thinks of everything! For whatever salon service you may be searching, I recommend giving kathy a call. read more

Kathy is the ABSOLUTE BEST with Brazilians. Love her and have been going to her exclusively for over 1 year.

I've only been to Kathy twice but each time she made me feel so comfortable. At first I was shy, but she assured me that there was nothing to be afraid of. She made sure she got every hair and tried her very best to make the pain as minimal as possible. She is the absolute BEST at what she does. Please book your appointment soon with Kathy, you will never regret it!!! THANK YOU KATHY! read more

Better than any place I've been too in California!! She was very friendly and my eyebrows have never looked better!

I think I found my go to for waxing! I found this spot on yelp and I'm glad I listened to everyone's review and gave it a shot. The atmosphere was nice and cozy. Surprisingly when my boyfriend and I arrived there was no one else there so he got to wait and use the massage chair which was nice.I came here very nervous because the last time I got a Brazilian wax I had a bad experience like I felt like my vag was ripped from my body!Haha so I came in like a cave woman! literally ! But she made me feel at ease and it was over before I knew it. Hot? Of course ! Did it hurt ? Of course but bearable! Compared to my last experience this was way better trust! She gets pretty busy so book ahead of time. No regrets give her a try ! read more

I've been getting Brazilians for almost 10 years and this is hands down the best wax I've ever had. (FYI I have Sensitive, ingrown probe skin) Here's why: -zero pain. I mean ZERO. -smoothest, cleanest wax of all time!!!! -zero redness or irritation after -clean, comfortable room/set up -super friendly, easy conversation and customer service Her technique is flawless. The wax was a bit hot which made me nervous at first but this lady knows what she's doing for sure. Reasonable/standard pricing too. My new go to wax for sure! She advises to make appointments a week in advance. read more

I've gone to Kathy for over a year for bikini waxes and she does a great job. She's flexible with scheduling, is great at listening to what you like/don't like, and does a lot of little extras for no additional cost. She has meticulous attention to detail - I never feel like she's doing the bare minimum or just doing "enough". She gets out the tweezers and takes care of any ingrown hair issues quickly and fairly painlessly. Also, she has a wonderful personality, is so easy to chat with and super customer-oriented. Definitely recommend trying out Kathy at Paradise Waxing Spa! You'll be glad you did :) read more

Kathy is absolutely the best! I've been going to her since 2010 and refuse to see anyone else. She is so professional and so sweet! As a waxer, she's extremely thorough! I've gotten brazillians at other salons and always end up tweezing or shaving spots they missed, but that never happens with Kathy. Plus, her hours are super flexible and she takes appointments on the weekend. Her new location is super convenient to Makiki and downtown, and she validates for parking. read more

This is absolutely the best waxing spa! The first time was very nervous for me and Kathy was very gentle, calm and made me feel comfortable. She's an amazing person with a heart of gold that does excellent work and I highly recommend her for waxing! I will not go anywhere else but to Paradise Waxing Spa! read more

Best waxing plave ever! Easy free parking. In a nice big building. And Kathy is AMAZING! She makes you feel comfortable and the spa is very relaxing and beautiful. Highly recommended. Been coming here for 3 years. read more

Love kathy! Shes seriously the nicest wax tech I have met. The first appointment I had she responded very quickly and was able to accommodate me the same day. Her location is prime & private. The moment you meet her she makes you feel comfortable, I was so worried about how it was going to be seeing as that Ive never done any kind of waxing down there before lol. Shes fairly quick too I was in and out within 25 min. Price is on point. Definitely recommend her to anyone whos a first timer, looking for someone quick and efficient & also very sweet read more

Kathy is amazing! Seriously, the best, most painless experience I've ever had with wax. I wish I wasn't moving to Arizona next month, because how can I ever go back to someone else now?? She's friendly, easy to talk to, and most importantly shes really really good at what she does. Go see her. Now! read more

Ms. Kathy is an extremely pleasant and knowledgeable wax tech! I've had to go to 3 different wax salons before I found her and out of all of them, Ms. Kathy is the best! Hands down. She's very sweet and is there for you! She has your best interest 110%. Her wax room is very cute, comfy and cozy! I won't be going anywhere else after my first visit with her. read more

I was running late, and Kathy was patiently waiting for me.. She was very nice. Wax was a little on the hotter end for my liking, but it's also been a while since I've last waxed, so have to go back to getting used to it? Not sure. Heat was bearable, I guess. Kathy was thorough, and very well mannered and nice. She comes off professional. Her area was very clean and well maintained. Would recommend her. read more

Kathy is so awesome and thorough at what she does. She makes an uncomfortable experience as least uncomfortable as possible and talks you through the whole thing. The process does hurt, but with her combination of hard and soft waxes, you'll get the minimum amount of pain possible. read more

I came here for several years while living in Honolulu. Scheduling was easy, everyone was friendly, the prices were affordable, and Kathy makes the process as pain-free and you as comfortable as possible. I definitely recommend! read more

The best! Mary is very thorough and knowledgeable about waxing. She is a waxing guru.

My go to place for a quick Brazilian ! Kathy always does an amazing job and she make sure it's all gone . EVERYTIME I get it done it grows out nicely and I don't get any ingrown hair which is a major plus because I've gone to other places and the way they wax wasn't in the right direction so I got ingrown hairs constantly. Bestttt placcceee read more

I have been coming to see cathy for years now...i love the realxing enviornment and how its so welcoming...this is one appt that I wont miss!...this place is must stop on a girls day out!!! read more

URGENT: I usually don't write reviews but my experience here was so bad that I decided to write one. the lady who did my Brazilian wax was extremely nice customer service was excellent but my Brazilian experience was horrible. This isn't my first wax but the first time I went to this location after my Brazilian wax I was in a an extreme amount of pain I bumped up in my pelvic area which has never happened before in any previous Brazilian wax and I wouldn't recommend anybody else go through this. When I informed the wax was too hot she did nothing to make it feel better and I just wouldn't want anybody else to experience this read more

Kathy is the best! Have been seeing her for brazilian waxing since 2011. She is professional, and makes you feel very comfortable during the process! Her prices are affordable for Honolulu as well. She is always accomadating with appointment times and I look forward to my wax with her! We always talk and she is down to earth and very sweet! read more