Walked in here on a Saturday afternoon and thankfully there wasn't too much of a crowd. The staff…read morewere friendly and service was quite speedy. I will definitely be back in, and probably book an appointment to be safe!

I've been coming here for years to get my eyebrows done. Service is always reliable, efficient, and…read moreprofessional!

Asia B , is beyond an exceptional esthetician ! She recently transferred to this location and I am…read moreso happy that she is still in the area. The type of customer service and professionalism that she provides cannot be beat. Asia carries such an incredible energy , She is dedicated , loves what she does & most importantly she is a girl's girl I have never felt such comfort with a service provider until I met her!

DO NOT GO HERE! The staff sucks. I got to my appointment 10 minutes early and they made me wait…read moreoutside in the cold. I will never be back.

Aura Spa is a quality spa inside the Vida Fitness in Navy Yard without breaking the bank. Here's…read morewhy I enjoyed it: 1) Location: It's inside the Vida Fitness in Navy Yard. Check in at the gym front desk and head straight back through the door that says "Aura Spa." There's street and garage parking nearby and a metro only blocks away. 2) Price: For a 60-minute quality massage in a nice environment, it only cost $115 not including tip. For this area, that's not bad. 3) Experience: It was a great experience. They made sure you stay hydrated, don't make you wait, and don't talk to you during the massage so you can relax.

So grateful to Taneeshia! I came in with a terrible crick in my neck from carrying around my…read moretoddler, and she took such good care of me! I'm looking forward to a pain-free night of sleep. Thank you!!

In and out in 10 min! First time at a EWC and I was not disappointed! This location is right in the…read moreNavy Yard in the midst of other shops and restaurants. Clean and quaint, smells nice and a professional front desk receptionist. They use hard wax which is ideal for me, less harsh on my sensitive skin - plus I have fine hair so I don't need much. I was able to get 50% off as a first time customer (check your planet fitness perks). My cerologist was personable and did her best to make sure I had a great experience. I will definitely return for a maintenance visit

I had a 9:30 a.m. appointment on October 16, 2025, at the new European Wax Center in Navy Yard…read more(1221 Van Street SE, right next to Mission restaurant). I arrived early, at 9:24 a.m., ready for my appointment. A woman came out from the back and told me they couldn't take me today because they didn't have a front desk person. No one called, texted, or emailed to cancel or reschedule. When I asked why no one reached out, she looked at me and said, "Girl, bye." I responded, "Wow, that's unprofessional," and she slammed the door in my face. That level of behavior is completely unacceptable--especially for a business in a professional setting that relies on scheduled appointments. I took time out of my morning to show up on time, only to be disrespected and dismissed. Approximately ten minutes later, I received a call from the European Wax Center number. The person on the line said, "If you want, you can come back." I asked, "Are you the same person who just closed the door in my face?" and the caller immediately hung up the phone on me. This location is nowhere near as professional as the Capitol Hill branch, which is organized, courteous, and communicates clearly. If this is how the Navy Yard office operates, it's going to be a nightmare for clients. I highly recommend going to the Capitol Hill location until management addresses the unprofessionalism and lack of communication here.

I was going to this salon last year and had a great person but they left in November. I went back…read moretwice since then and both times, my eyebrows weren't done really well but I could still fix it. I just went today and my eyebrows now look like tadpoles. I was crying when she finished and left crying. I don't know how the other locations are but I won't be going there again. It's unfortunate because the girls seem really nice, but I'm so upset and I'm not usually someone who gets upset. It's taken me years to grow the front of my eyebrows and now it's going to take several months at least

Service went well, the wax wasn't too hot and pretty efficient too. Will definitely be a returning…read morecustomer.

I've gotten facials and waxing here. I like both estheticians that work there Bri and Meka. I have…read moregotten the Derma-planing facial and Brazilian Waxes. Meka can get you done in like 20 minutes or less. They have hard and soft wax options. They usually alway have a sale. There is a lot of knowledge between the two of them and experience. The vibe is chill and relaxing. Always some lofi playing or r and b.

I've been a client, (waxing) for several years. The quality of service for a lot of businesses…read morewent down the drain post Covid but not Skin Beauty Bar!!!! When you walk up it's a vibe! From the seating area which allows you to sit still and gather yourself after coming in from the hectic energy of the streets, to the quiet room where your services are actually performed, the energy is sooo good, the atmosphere is peaceful. The receptionist is attentive and friendly. The rooms where the services are performed are clean and comfortable. Meka (the owner), is friendly and greets you with a smile. I'm looking forward to having a facial this spring!!!.......stay tuned!

Not only do I enjoy getting a wax at this location, I also appreciate the level…read moreof customer service the front office team provides. I ended up sending an Instacart delivery to the studio due to a scheduling conflict with my roommate and Naija at the desk gladly took care of my kind request to accept said delivery since I was getting waxed. The team really went above and beyond to make sure my service was not interrupted. I left smooth and far from stressed.

Great experience - lobby is clean and has a display of products for purchase. The highlight though…read morewas Rachael, my cereologist, who did my modified bikini. Wonderful at her job and fun to talk to -- a bright spot in a long day.

Rude receptionist. I was told to hurry up as I was responding to an urgent text message which would…read morehave taken me 20 seconds.

I love Shobha! I've been going for a few years now and I cannot recommend this place enough…read more Michelle is the best! She is always very caring and makes sure that you're comfortable with your experience.

I got my eyebrows tinted, shaped and laminated. I am very particular about my eyebrows and I have…read morenever been happy after getting them done. I love the results, she is extremely detail oriented and made sure everything was perfect. I will definitely be going back regularly. Highly recommend!!!

It's so hard to find good people nowadays, but honey, look no further. Today was my 2nd time…read moregetting a brow wax and tint and my first time EVER getting a Brazilian. I was super nervous but Laini reassured me that it would be easier than I thought. She was super patient with my nerves, which I appreciate so much. And she was right!! It did not hurt as much as I thought. Truly a professional that cares about her work and her clients. I honestly want her to take all my money!! I'm coming in again and am going to try waxing underarms and legs, because she's SAFE for first timers in any area. I just hope my husband doesn't see how much money I'm spending

I am way overdue on sharing how much I love this place! Having an Indian mother, I *have* to have…read moremy eyebrows done well or I will never hear the end of it... and Dupont Threading is My Mom Approved! I've gotten full face threading done at both the 18th Street and Pennsylvania Ave locations and had great experiences at both. I've also gotten my lashes lifted at the Pennsylvania Ave location and was so pleased with them that I trusted them to give my mom her first lash lift; she was in LOVE with the results and felt so comfortable with the entire experience (despite generally feeling a bit nervous about trying new things like that) because the tech was so communicative and created such a comfortable environment. I particularly love Natasha Auntie (18th Street location), but I've had a great experience with everyone who has done my eyebrows and am so grateful to them for always helping me look and feel great!

My go-to spot for eyebrow threading. I've been to the other locations and they're not as good as…read morethis one. Staff is friendly and I've never had to wait more than a few minutes.