Karolina has been my consistent waxer after many trials and disappointments over the past two…read moreyears. COVID Compliance: She is very strict about COVID compliance and I recommend downloading the Vagaro app so you can do your check in there. Parking: Street parking but there is a municipal parking lot a little up the road by East Street. If you have been following me for a while you know that I have had less than stellar (read: terrible) waxing experiences in New Haven County, so please come here. She books fast, and for good reason. Waxes here can last up to 6 weeks which is wild. She is very good if you have coarser hair and very patient. She is prompt and makes you feel welcomed and at ease. Waxes here can last up to 6 weeks which is wild. She is a great communicator and is easily accessible via phone (which if I weren't as shy as I am and had actually contacted her to see if she had openings I would have avoided the Lunchbox debacle of 2019 and the EWC debacle of 2020). The moral of the story is, don't cheat on your esthetician. I highly recommend.

If you've been looking for a place to get your lashes done, your search ends here. I've been seeing…read moreKarolina ( lash extensions and waxing) at her other place for about a year and a half but the atmosphere at this place is amazing. Karolina and Nicole have created not just a beauty studio or a salon but a community. Lashes are done in the front room, it's big and open and sunny and lovely. There is a big window seat and you can look out onto state street while you're waiting. This is going to be the next big thing, book before they get too busy!

Sami is a brow-gician!! Take my 5 stars and multiply it by 2...She is simply flawless. Always a…read morepleasure to relax and allow myself to be cared for. BEST GEL MANIS hands down, they last 3weeks no chips no cracks. I used to drive over 70miles to NY to get my brows done until I met Sami and it was love at first wax. Now i'll be travelling from Shelton to New Haven OR i'll grow a unibrow before letting anyone except Sami touch my brows. She is totally worth it. She is AMAZING!!

So, I am kind of a high main't bish from Los Angeles. I needed my ding dang toenails cut, and I am…read morePARTICULAR about who I let touch my tootsies! (My bewbs get in the way for me to do it myself, don't ask!) Sami has a great site, and a contact for if that doesn't work! Msg'd her and she is the funniest, funnest, nail tech I've ever had the pleasure of paying! Truly "simply flawless" and her sense of self is sooo nice! Not to mention her studio is adorbs, her amenities? Beautiful! Got too absorbed to take pics, but trust, you like a sassy broad w skills to boot? Sami is your girl!!

What sweet place nestled in the corner. Staff was pleasant and welcoming. I am visiting my…read moreparents and decided to treat my mom for a pedicure, it's our first time here. I appreciate the professionalism and cleanliness of Ceci's Nail & Spa.

Came for a pedicure (I typically come once to twice a season) and it was by far the worst pedicure…read moreI've ever gotten here. I'm so disappointed. The polish is streaky, my toenails were cut terribly, one of the corners on my big toe was broken and just polished over. I don't know if I'll be back this time. I came in to treat myself for Mother's Day and I definitely regret it.

You can make an appointment on Style Seat: https://www.styleseat.com/m/s/1287298…read more This is a pretty, cushy little shop downtown. Olivia was attentive and detail-oriented. My lashes look absolutely perfect.

Olivia is kind, professional, and atmosphere is relaxing. She did the most beautiful job on my…read morelashes, and was running a $99 deal on Classic, totally reasonable. I will be returning every 3 weeks for my fill, thank you so much for being skilled, and awesome!

It seems as though this state is losing Black estheticians so I decided to look for someone who…read moreworks for themselves, and came across Ariel. Her shop is located in the Phenix salon suites (go right past the front desk and immediately take a left, she's at the end of the hall on the left). Her space is well maintained and she is nice but the five stars are for the extremely (and I mean *meticulous*) thorough Brazilian wax she gave me. I am not a stranger to waxing as I have done it for at least a decade, but she made sure no hair was left behind, using hard wax and then strips to ensure my happiness. I was thoroughly impressed. I prefer sugaring but I didn't have any of the skin rawness that sometimes happens with rushed jobs. She is on par with other waxers in the area like Tommy's. I highly recommend her.

I had a not so pleasant experience at the European Wax centre and I have found that there were many…read moreother places in North Haven itself which were open on Sunday. It was easy to get an appointment at this place online through google. I don't come to this area of Universal Drive that often so was not very familiar with the place and google map led me to the other side of the road and it took 4-5 minutes for me to figure out where exactly the location was. Upon entering the main entrance, there was a receptionist who helped me find the salon as there are a few salons/stores inside the building. I think they all charge a bit higher than other local salons. The place itself was super clean and I was in and out in no time. The salon is more like a small room with just one person working and she can accommodate only one customer at a time. When it comes to the service and the overall waxing experience, I found it pretty average, and would say I have got better services for much cheaper price.

Both brow sessions were highly unpleasant from start to finish. Everything from wrong pricing to…read moreattitude, lack of care and professionalism. I have no idea why all the rave reviews. Probably friends and family members.

I have been going to Michele for 2+ years now, and have received 3 services during this time…read more Brazilian waxing - Michele has the perfect technique to minimize any pain; she is detailed and very thorough. I leave hair free, feeling clean, and refreshed! And NO DOUBLE DIPPING! Not to mention, a full Brazilian wax and I'm in and out within 15 minutes! Airbrush and makeup application - great price for the service! Quality work for me (29), my mom, and my aunt. Henna brows - great application and includes brow waxing and shaping. Overall, Michele is an amazing esthetician. She provides quality work with every service I receive, super friendly, and has flexible hours to accommodate everyone's schedule. Her work space is always in tip-top condition, everything is always cleaned and sanitized. I love visiting Michele for my monthly grooming :)

I've been going to Rece for my brazilians for over a year and let me tell you, she gets DOWNN, she…read moredon't play. I always leave loving my results and she always makes sure i'm comfortable. It's always a vibe when I get a wax.

Good threading service by a very nice lady. The place is…read moreclean and the staff are very friendly and nice. The prices are reasonable. I wasn't totally impressed by my eyebrows but maybe because I left them not done for a long time. I will definitely go there again soon .

This is place is probably the worst customer service experience I have ever had. The main person…read moredoing your eyebrows (as other reviews have commented on) is absolutely unprofessional and rude. She kept harshly pushing my face around even as I tried my best to stay still or hold my eyebrows tight. I have been getting my eyebrows threaded since high school and definitely have a high pain tolerance but this was extremely and unnecessarily painful. When I tried to communicate this to her, she ended the session short and headed to the counter to take my payment. I definitely recommend against getting eyebrows done here.

Safiya was great! Very patient and professional! Definitely my personal waxer oh and the prices are…read moreamazing! She offers snacks and beverages, very comfortable and warming space.

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I'm a Brazilian wax newbie. And I'm so glad I picked this place to start my journey. I love the…read moreservice and the space is clean. I have nothing to compare it to but I can say for sure I will be a repeat customer. The owner is very chill. She plays great music. Everything is clean and sanitary. I've been twice and will book my next service within the next month. It's important to have a place that understands the unique needs of black skin because of things like ingrown hairs and hyperpigmentation. I know I am in good hands and hope this place stays for a long time.

From the owner: Our business specializes in providing skincare treatments that are safe for even the most sensitive…read moreskin, waxing services for women, and professional-grade skincare products. We also specialize in self-care. Consider this your one-stop-shop for quality me-time!