I initially started seeing Nataliya about 2 or 3 years ago when she was working out of a nail salon on Division. I was talking to a friend about the struggle of finding a waxing specialist who could handle curly hair and was recommended to Nataliya and she has saved my lady bits from furry abomination! If you have curly thick hair and haven't found a GREAT waxer yet, go HERE. While the experience isn't pain-free, it's quick, Nataliya keeps you in conversation to take your mind off things, she has some tricks to help ease the pain, she is clean, her lines are neat if you don't want all the hair removed, and the experience is always pleasant. She legit mowed my full @ss lawn after mad neglect in 20 min flat. This chick is a waxing goddess! Her pricing is affordable per session and she also has packages to help you save. I'm so happy that she now has her own shop so all my dollars go directly to her. Thank you Nataliya!!! read more

I purchased a Groupon for a Brazilian wax last Friday and promptly made my appointment for Saturday. I arrived and was warmly greeted, so I assumed all was well. It had been a minute since my last waxing service, but I did not think much of it. The aesthetician began waxing me and while doing so, a few remarks indicating that people with Groupons make her work so much harder and all of that jazz were made. She began my wax and everything seemed to be going fine. I knew it was going to be a tad bit painful, but nothing out of the ordinary. The wax was a nice temperature and the process was swift. She did not go back in and tweeze any strays or anything. Fast forward to me getting home: I noticed that I had a lot of skin missing down there which turned into scabs a day later. I have never had that happen to me ever. I am not too pleased and I won't be returning. I am also experiencing breakouts which hurt and are unsightly. I had NEVER experienced anything such as this with any wax I've gotten and I didn't have any issues before this. read more

I'm usually sooo picky with where I get a wax. I always jump from place to place because I never have a reason to return. I recently moved back to Chicago after 6 years and this place was the closest to my house and since I needed a wax so last minute, I just went there. 1. She was so sweet and right away made me feel comfortable because she was able to fit me into her schedule so last minute. 2. I had a Brazilian and an underarm wax and both were excellent! She even went over with tweezers which is something I always hope gets done. 3. I recently went back for my second underarm wax and will definitely be seeing her soon for my next Brazilian. 4. Coming here was the best decision ever! read more

I selected Peony Beauty Studio for my first Brazilian based on reviews from Yelp. I requested an appointment through Yelp and received a response within 30 minutes. I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly and thoroughly Natalia completed the service. She was very friendly and explained every step of the process, as well as recommendations for skincare between procedures. All of this is important because I was nervous and thought this would be excruciatingly painful... IT WAS NOT! I will absolutely return here for service read more

I don't leave many reviews, that is, until I find *really standout service. Nataliya has truly been a blessing for my skin, specifically for Brazilian waxing. Just to give a little background, I spent 2 YEARS visiting different waxing salons and/or trying a different person at a salon I already used. I did this every month. Ever get waxed, you leave and run your hand over your skin and it feels as if the hair shaft broke halfway down so then it feels as if you have shaved a week ago because the hair is literally that long? I've had the top few layers of skin burned then ripped off, left with long rectangular red bleeding patches just because the person waxing me didn't want to say they just got done melting the wax and haven't had a chance to turn it down before waxing me. I didn't think putting on wax and pulling it off was such an artform. After two years, I was willing to pay nearly anything for just a smooth, Brazilian wax which I was technically paying for every month anyway. I really needed to be waxed because my sensitive skin develops terrible razor rash which turns into infected hair follicles. I really, really needed to find someone. Enter Nataliya. She has since moved and started her business after leaving Juko, which, by the way, is THEE best nail salon in Chicago (really, check their reviews!). I've been waxed by Nataliya for about 4-5 years now. There's NEVER a *single* hair left unwaxed, never patches of hair left broken half down the hair shaft so it feels like week old stubble. Her prices are waaaayyyyy less than any salon I had been to before, plus she's the most talented out of them all! I almost don't want to share a review and let the secret out, but she damn well deserves the review. She has even been in a Bridal magazine for her talent in performing Brazilian waxing while at her last salon. She does eyebrows as well, legs, face, etc. If your truly looking for someone who does a quick, and relatively painless (c'mon, it's a brazilian. It doesn't tickle) waxing, do yourself a favor and go see Nataliya. She has the talent, skills, training, bedside manner, and the most reasonable pricing to get the job done. You will be so shocked and pleased with her services whether you're a first timer or seasoned at having any type of waxing done. Not to mention she's so sweet and keeps her salon SUPER clean and SUPER trendy (if your into that). Do yourself a favor, call her right now! read more

Look no further this is the best place for your Brazilian waxes. I've been getting Brazilians for a couple years now and have jumped from place to place cause either 1. I don't like the wax some places use 2. The person who does it is way too painful or 3. It's too expensive. Natalia uses awesome wax and her technique is on point causing you the least pain possibly. She is fast and efficient and makes you feel comfortable the whole time. I won't be getting my Brazilian waxes anywhere but here from now on! read more

Never under estimate the power of a great waxer! After being one of Nataliya's regulars for the past +1 years, I have come to realize that no one else can offer the same great service that is both quick and thorough...what a Brazilian should be ;-) Thanks Nataliya! read more

Nataliya fit me in on a bind right before my vacation. She was quick to respond to my inquiry about an appointment. Nataliya's studio is welcoming and very clean! She did a great job, friendly, fast, and painless ! She will be my go-to waxer. I highly recommended. read more

Best Brazilian experience in Chicago hands down. I started coming to Nataliya a year and a half ago for and have never looked back! She is extremely professional but even more personable. My appointments with her feel like catching up with an old friend. She works quickly, uses top quality products and has very reasonable prices. Most importantly the wax itself is painless!! She is the best. HIGHLY recommend her! read more

Nataliya is amazing. I have been going to her for 7 or 8 years now for a virtually painless and quick brazilian. I am so thrilled she finally opened her own cute, adorable place to do her magic. Nataliya is professional and friendly all while doing a gentle and pain-free brazillian. Come here for all your waxing needs and you won't regret it! read more

I had my first Brazilian appointment in years and Nataliya was amazing. it was the most painless experience (for that type of service) that I have experienced. She is super professional, but also very informative on both the "next time prep" and the "after care." I left starting to plan my next appointment and becoming a regular read more

Have been going to Nataliya for over a year now, aside to her being wonderful, booking appointments and rescheduling has always gone well. I've been to Peony Beauty Studio for waxing, mostly Brazilian waxes, and from all the places I've tried both inside the US and abroad, my experience with Nataliya has been almost painless in comparison to all of them. She's fast, and makes sure to wax in a way that minimizes pain as much as possible. read more

Natalia is absolutely amazing! I have been seeing her for years for a Brazilian wax and I would highly recommend her. She is quick but thorough and makes you feel very comfortable. I wouldn't go to anyone else! read more

Great salon - very quick, effective, and relatively painless waxing. The ambiance is really nice and the prices are reasonable. I'd definitely recommend it! read more

Nataliya is AMAZING. I've been going to her for years off and on (by my own fault, it's not that fun to get a wax) and she changed employers to her own business and basically had to seek her out to find her again (that's how good she is and that's how afraid I am to go to anyone else!) -- the shop is cute and she's put a lot of work into it - but her services are 100% awesome. She's so friendly and makes you feel comfortable even though waxing can be awkward. If you're thinking to yourself if this is the right place -- YES! Trust me. She is awesome. read more

Nataliya is one the reasons I love Yelp! I randomly found her highly rated in her previous salon. Been seeing her since college for all my waxing needs. She's speedy, painless, and overall great! Especially for a Brazilian! She takes her time to make sure you're happy with the result. I've been recommending all my friends to her ever since and I'm so happy that she got her own salon! read more

If you are looking for the best waxing services in Chicago, Peony is the place to go! I have tried a few different places for brazilian wax and Nataliya is by far the best. I used to see her when she was at Juko Nail and I will never see anyone else! She is professional and has the most pain free technique. My brazilian also lasts longer than any other I've received and for a lower price than most places..win/win! read more

In a nutshell, Nataliya is NOTHING short of amazing. This review is both long as it is overdue. Before Nataliya I was in and out of different salon spas searching for "the one." No matter where I seemed to go, I could not manage to find someone I could see myself committing to. Enter Nataliya, whom I first went to for a Brazilian a few years ago while she was working for another salon, and I couldn't be happier with her. Not only is she absolutely lovely, she's very kind with a warm and welcoming demeanor, but she works so quickly that it seems effortless. She truly has a magical way of making what would typically feel like an unnecessarily awkward and painful situation, into a walk in the park- as the old adage goes. **Fair warning, this may be a bit much as well as a bit uncouth: I can get quite *ahem*... unruly if you catch my drift & it's nice not feeling like I've gotten hit in the crotch with a baseball bat after getting a wax. Nothing has ever looked dirty or unsanitary, and I've never had to worry about 'double dipping.' I am severely immunocompromised and there has never been anything that made me want to run screaming in the other direction. Even after moving to the suburbs I won't see anyone else. She's just that great. I actually made the mistake of that once while she was on vacation, and I'm pretty sure it was after that experience that I vowed to follow her to the ends of the earth, silently to myself, in order to keep my crazy under wraps. If you're on the fence about going to see her, put down the yelp reviews, do yourself a favor and schedule an appointment to see her. read more

Lets be real, waxing is uncomfortable. But I just had my first appointment with Nataliya and it was about as painless and quick as waxing can be. I went for a Brazilian/legs. I'm relatively new to waxing and she did a great job making me feel at ease by explaining as she went and answering my questions. I did a lot of research before coming here because I was nervous and I'm so glad I ended up at Peony. Experience was great and prices are reasonable. This is my new go to place. read more

Have been going to Natalia for awhile now and can never see anyone else! She uses the best products for her customers and her waxes are as painless as possible. read more

Nataliya is the best in the business. She makes waxing less painful and is super quick. Your eyebrows will be stunning!! No one is better than her read more

I've tried literally a dozen different waxing salons and until now never found one that I love . I was a serial groupon user because I couldn't find my waxing home and have horror stories that I won't get into. I've been going to Nataliya for the past two months and vow to never try another aesthetician. I am crazy prone to ingrowns and hate long painful waxes (like most) and she has the solution to both of those issues! I went in this week and my wax was so quick I was surprised it was over which believe me is an experience I've never had with a Brazilian. She makes it a comfortable environment and has the best advice on how to prevent ingrowns, how to care for my skin post wax and not to mention a knockout price. Her new salon is so cute and clean no more Groupon for me! read more

I cannot believe what a turn off this place turned out to be. First of all the woman Natalia that did the wax was horrible. She left so many spots of hair it was ridiculous. Then she got the biggest attitude when I asked her a question about my service. She is the rudest person. Yuck. I have been places where the technician cleans up so good. So you know what; that is where I will take my business. Companies that actually treat their customers with respect. I will never return to this joke of a salon again. Not a good impression for a first time client. She was a total b*tch. read more

Nataliya is absolutely amazing. I was nervous about getting a wax because I just had my lovely baby girl. My previous shop had gone out of business and I spent a great deal of time looking through reviews for a new place. I'm fortunate enough that I went to her first. One and done, found my new place. She introduced herself and made sure I was comfortable. Great personality & she did a Brazilian! read more

Nataliya is the only person I trust my eyebrows with! I've seen her for almost 2 years now and each time she does my brows I leave feeling like a new person because they look so good. I followed Nataliya once she opened her new place and couldn't be happier that I did. I would 100% recommend her for any waxing needs. Plus her new space has cute decor and good music! You won't be disappointed. read more

I love coming here for my brazilian waxes. I found her here on Yelp. I was going to different places, but they were either too expensive or I didn't like their technique. Until I came across her & I was in & out in less than 10 min. She makes the process so easy & not as painful. She's very sweet. I only come to her for my brazilian waxes. Her price is reasonable too. Definitely come check her out. read more

Nataliya is fantastic, she is the only waxer I trust to my ultra sensitive skin! I've had one other waxer and can honestly say that it was one of the most painful things in my life, the after effects being worse than the actual experience; but with nataliya your skin is treated with so much care and precision that everything is healed quickly and the process of waxing is quick and, though not painless( I mean you know what you are about to do) made more manageable by her sweet demeanor and friendly converstion and distraction! Without hesitation I would wholeheartedly recommend peony and nataliya to anyone, be it your first time or your hundreth! And if you tend to get nervous before a wax... she has wine ;) read more

I've been to Peony Beauty Studio for Brazilian waxing and Nataliya is fantastic. She is beautiful on the inside and out, is very kind and puts you at ease when on the waxing table. She has always made time to see me, even if I request a last minute appointment. Highly recommend! read more

Nataliya is the best when it comes to bikini waxes. I'm moving to the suburbs and she is one of the things I will miss most about the city. I'm actually stressed thinking about finding another waxer. She is so fast, pain-free and good. She is super sweet to boot! I love peony. read more

Nataliya is amazing!! I've been going to her for my brows for years! When my sister became an esthetician, I thought I'd part ways with Nataliya, but I couldn't do it! No one (not even my own sis) can make my brows look as fab as her! Go, try, she will NOT disappoint!! read more

Nataliya is AMAZING! She is incredibly sweet and professional. I've had a couple terrible waxes at other salons and this was by far the best one I've ever gotten. She's quick and it wasn't too painful. I will be coming back again and again! Oh, and her prices are great! read more

Nataliya is the best! Another great Groupon find and I have become a loyal customer out of it! Her studio is not only very close to me, but there is always street parking, it is cute and clean, and she provides the best and fastest brazilian ever. Upon my first visit I also asked her to wax my brows and keep them full, which she did perfectly, and then she offered to let me try having my eyebrows done, free of charge just to try out. Well now everytime I go, I have to get them dyed, it just looks so great! She was running a special for a little while but unbeknownst to me until checkout. so worth the money regardless! I would recommend to her to any and everyone, and I do not trust most wax people; it takes me a long time to find the perfect one, as it should everyone! read more

I highly recommend this place for waxing! Nataliya does a great job every time. Less painful compared to other experiences I've had because she's quick The result is perfect. You can buy a 5 or 10 package to save some money. A bonus is that she's really nice, which helps when a person is in your intimate areas! read more

Got my first Brazilian wax with Nataliya today. Needless to say I was very nervous but she was very gentle, quick and made me feel comfortable the whole time. The wax was definitely less painful then I thought it would be. She was very informative and gave suggestions on skincare and upkeep for after the appointment. Nataliya was very sweet and extremely professional. I absolutely recommend going to her for Brazilian waxes! read more

This is the best place in the city for any kind of wax. Nataliya is super fast, and it almost doesn't hurt. How is that possible? She is also funny and friendly and a great business person. Couldn't recommend this studio enough! read more