UPDATE:
I'm keeping my good review - Shiane IS so wonderful, but I'm going to have to bring it down to 4 stars after getting a Brazilian at another place. Don't get me wrong - Shiane is funny, personable, knows her stuff, and all around a great business owner. I LOVE her spot! But I didn't like that when I went home I still had wax on me. I had to go to Sally's and get wax remover and use it on my vagina and the back - and you should never leave a salon with wax on you. To me, the experience was great, so removing wax was no big deal at first. It was my first wax in a while, I was her last client, maybe she was rushing a little bit. Second thing - no gloves were used. I'm not a germaphobe or anything, but because of this she couldn't get in the nook and crannies, and probably why I still had wax left over. Again, it was my first wax after a while so I expected some hair. Third - if you have sensitive skin I would skip on the coconut oil. I had so many itchy bumps after, maybe from clogged pores? I would've preferred she used a wax remover or a calming serum or lotion. My recent waxer went into the nooks and crannies, and I mean hands all up in there to make sure she gets ALL the hairs. She even pulled out an ingrown! She used a soothing lotion or serum afterwards. Yes it took longer than Shiane, but sometimes you gotta take your time. I would still recommend this place - but for the price I would urge her to take her time if needed and wear gloves.
Salon: Laid back, artsy, good music, clean and well kept. You can tell that Shianne and her staff take pride and joy in how attractive the place looks. I never got any of the fake smiles, or exaggerated welcomes. Everyone there was so kind, genuine, and beautiful!
Shianne: I got a Brazilian - 6 months pregnant and all! I've gotten them before but it's been a while. I believe she used a cream wax which I prefer. It sticks to my hair better and there is not much tension when it is pulled from the skin (vs the polymer based waxed) Its been over a year, and she got every hair - I was as smooth as milk dud! She got all the hairs, but she asked if I was okay, and if I needed a break at a few times...but she was so quick that I didn't feel I needed one. She is wonderful to talk to, quite fun and genuine and I can tell she has been doing this a while. I absolutely LOVE being waxed by her. Despite getting the hair ripped out of my vagina, she made it as pleasant, comfortable and wonderful as possible. I was sprayed with a solution and I rubbed it in afterwards, and she gave a little coconut oil to rub in as well. Before I left she gave me a few do's and dont's, and was very very kind to me even though I was the last person there. I never was made to feel like I was a burden or anything because they were closing in 15 minutes. I recommend her. She's great, skilled, fun and thorough!
Price: A little pricey, but I prefer this waxing experience instead of European Wax Center. I feel that she has so much more experience and she knows what to do with MY hair type, and MY skin type. It's not some business standard she learned at a corporate school (although I know she's well trained and versed, as you can see in her work)
I recommend her! It's fast, painful for a short time, and through. Found my waxer! read more