They say they're Trans friendly but they make you select your gender based on birth sex and not your gender identity. They force you to select an icon that looks just like the sign of the wrong bathroom some of us have been traumatized into being forced to use in certain states. It's not cool. It's offensive. And being forced to identify with your birth sex and not your gender identity is extremely disrespectful. They're better off ignoring us. At least they wouldn't be pretending to be allies. This is passive aggressive bias. Declining us service is not good optics. But neither is pretending to care about us. If you're LGBTQ+, please avoid. There's gotta be legit trans friendly salons around here. It's Philly for gods sake read more

Super clean and professional, she did my eyebrows and really took her time, she even filled them in afterwards with a brow pencil to show me the shape better. there is candy, and a curtain for privacy even tho you're the only one in the studio, there's a tv so u can watch movies while u wait, very nice atmosphere and great service read more

Good conversation and good service. The place could be a bit more tidy. Just some straightening up but it wasn't dirty.

I got a full Brazilian Wax from Kristen. It was the most comfortable wax that I ever received. Kristen is the ultimate professional and a super nice person. It was a very enjoyable experience. She did the best job ever. I will certainly be back in a month. Prices are very reasonable too. read more

My boyfriend and I both came for Brazilians today. Studio is small and cozy, clean and nicely decorated. We were very happy with the services - Kristen did a great job, she was very thorough and professional. read more

It is probably one of Philly's worst places when it comes to customer service. This place has no waiting room, so you either get their on time or wait in the street. Booking appointments is also not as smooth as it seems. there is seemingly no interval between appointments, and if you try to reschedule an appointment after you have just finished speaking to the owner, explaining to her five minutes before your appointment that you would be running late, due to an unenforceable event (getting stopped by the police for a traffic violation) for some unknown reason that reschedule would be impossible to book. nether by calling the studio directly, nor by being transferred to their booking service line. after calling 3 time when I was just out side waiting for 45 minutes, I gave up and I figure out that their cancellation policy would allow them to keep the fee even though the service was not preformed. what a way to earn ones living, this would have been my second time, I should have stuck to my initial impression and never return. and to believe, I tipped her $15 for a $27 job. In two words, rude and unprofessional. read more

Kristen was so nice and made me feel comfortable will be returning she did a great job!

Great wax but beyond rude ! I won't go back. I only went becauSe it's a short walk from me. I think I will just continue to give my money to a salon read more

I went to Kristen because of the rave reviews she got. I got an eyebrow and lip wax. I gave her 2 stars only because she is a nice girl and her studio is cute and clean, and because (thank god) my lip wax turned out ok. My eyebrows, however, not so much. I'm not sure if the wax was not hot enough or what the issue was but the skin under my eyebrows was ripped clean off. I have never had a reaction to waxing before and I have been waxing for about 8 years now, this is not a reaction to the wax but simply my skin being waxed off in addition to the hair. It was pretty painful and I had to go home and ice my eyebrows due to the swelling and put neosporin on them. I now have to go to a black tie wedding this weekend with huge scabs under my eyebrows. I unfortunately would never return here. read more

Silk Body Waxing Studio - The scab I am left with 2 days after my wax - Waxing Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I'm breaking my loooooooong Yelp hiatus in order to write this review. Kristen is, hands down, the best waxer I've ever had the pleasure to come across in all my years. Keep in mind I work in the beauty industry... I've been getting Brazilians for the better part of my adult life. Yes, it's your kitty, and that is not going to be a pleasant experience no matter who you go to or what their technique is. So I thought. Kristen is funny and kind (which helps you get your mind off of such things), but more importantly is a crazy skilled waxer. Honestly, I've never have had such a painless, easy going, perfect (read: no redness, no irritation, no bumps) Brazilian wax in all my life. The facility itself is clean (no double dipping!!) and welcoming. Her prices are better than most places in Center City and the quality of work is there without the catch of being tried to sell a "package" or a "deal". But check this, keep your waxes up every 4 weeks and it's only $40!! What?! If you don't go to Silk, well, you simply aren't waxing right. read more

Ok, I think I found my match. I live right around the corner from Silk, so I figured I would give it a try on my day off. It was incredibly easy to make an appointment with Kristen, and convenient for me to get to, which is something I value highly. A lot of waxers are located in the Rittenhouse/Center City area, but I want to go to one that's close to me. Passyunk Square people- if this is an issue of yours- give Kristen a try. The location is easy like I said before, and the space is nice. It's small and cozy and you are the only person there, so you don't feel like anyone is waiting on you, or knows what's going on behind the curtain. Kristen uses hard and soft wax, and she has disposable panties if you do not feel comfortable bearing it all for a bikini or a brazilian. She has a very good technique, and although bikini waxes are never pain free, she is very good at making it less painful. I told her I had seen another person who tweezed me endlessly, so Kristen didn't tweeze me at all. Here is what sealed the deal for me. I have absolutely NO BRUISES. Every single other waxer I went to, I had bruises right after that would stay for days, and I always blamed myself. No. There are waxers out there who can wax you without hurting you and bruising you, and Kristen is one of those waxers. Also, my skin only looked like it had just been waxed (a little red with some bumps) for a few hours after. By the next morning, I was completely beach ready and had no signs of a waxing! I usually get red bumps for a day or so, and a lot of times i would bleed a little. No bleeding whatsoever with Kristen, and the red bumps were gone the next morning. I even went swimming in the ocean and had no irritation in the freshly waxed area. Usually bumps break out, but not after getting a wax with Kristen. Another perk: she has a very tidy process. Many other places I have gone to, including International and Pilleggi, the waxers have left remnants of wax all over my thighs. It has been so bad I usually schedule my services late in the day so that I can go clean up afterwards. Kristen was so clean and efficient that I went shopping right after and could have easily forgotten that I had just been waxed. I am sold. I can stop "dating" waxers, I have found my match. read more

As a man in Philadelphia, needing certain things "waxed" leads to awkward online searches and asking of friends for recommendations. For months, I had gone to another place in center city due to it being recommended on Yelp especially for men, and thought everything was fine but not the most pleasant or easy experience. Cue another Yelp search, and finding Silk & Kristen. WORLDS apart, and such a great experience, anyone and everyone should set up a time and schedule anything here with her. What used to be awkward and messy, is now a fun (yes, really) and easy experience, and Kristen is a pleasure to be around. End up laughing the whole time, and come out with no strange residues, no need for helping her position things, OR any pain. I'm still not sure how that's possible, but she knows her stuff. Even better, the first time I scheduled, I made a mistake on her website and booked for the next week without knowing it. Showed up wondering where everyone was, she came back, and not only was very friendly, but found a way to fit me in later that day anyway. Must visit, MEN or WOMEN, in Philly. read more

I gave 4 stars instead of 5 only because I've never gotten a body wax service before, and I can't honestly compare if I don't know, but for first timers, I STRONGLY recommend going to see Kristen at Silk. She made me comfortable, minimized the pain, and was so super friendly and awesome. The studio is on a quiet block in a very nice south Philly neighborhood. Kristine's offices are warm and welcoming, private, and a mix of a spa's upscale decor with a doctors office level of professionalism. She is knowledgeable in her field and very good at what she does. We discussed different techniques, hygiene, waxing do's and don't s, after care, followups,... then we talked about tv shows, boyfriends, career goals, everything lol. I don't think I could have made a better choice in my search for a great first time Brazilian and full leg wax. I am definitely going to back again in 4-6 weeks. read more

I'm gonna give 5 stars because, although I never had waxing services in the U.S.A before, I believe in general concept is the same: Kristen knows what she's doing, she is considerate and carefull towards you and the process, you can tell she really focus on you and on what shes doing, but on top of it all: she has magical techniques!... I never had any waxing as pain-free as I did with her, which is shocking considering I have low tolerance to pain. It hurt WAY less than any other time I've waxed before in my life. Oh and no double dipping. Hygiene is fulcral! read more

I have never been brand or business loyal. I mean Ill jump from Hair cuttery to a new salon, even when I smoked I'd smoke almost any brand....but I will not be going to anyone else for waxing ever again. I had only been waxed, maybe 10 or so times in my life before going here (by different people, of course because I jump around). Kristen has created the best experience for me by far, shes smart funny and sometimes she has a movie on in the other room and we laugh and make jokes about what we are listening to. The wax itself: the most painless I have experienced- and I have seen her numerous times- its always easy! and the chocolate smells are no joke either :) its heaven! read more

Kristen was very nice and made me feel very comfortable. I liked how private the studio is. This was my first time getting a leg wax and it did not hurt as much as I thought it would and I think it was because of Kristen's techniques. I would definitely return to this business again. read more

1st impressions mean a lot. I am new to town and called to make an appointment based on glowing reviews of the owner. My phone connection was bad when I called and who ever answered the phone was rude and curt about confirming I called the right place. No thank you. Moving on. I must have caught you at a bad time. read more

Love this place. I started going to Silk when I moved to Philly earlier this year, and I am SO happy I discovered this place. Kristen is an unremitting perfectionist--i.e., exactly what you want for this type of service. She is incredibly talented and, simply put, a very cool person. I saw that some reviewers were taken aback by what they perceived to be "curt" or "negative" interactions. It should be noted that Kristen not only provides the waxing services, she also owns and runs the entire operation, including answering the phone and scheduling appointments. She's not curt, she's just multi-tasking! Plus, she'll bend over backwards to accommodate her customers schedules. Most importantly, she does a remarkable job of ensuring the customers' privacy--the waxing studio is very small, hence the strict door/doorbell policies. I, for one, am glad she has systems in place to keep people from barging in on me. read more

Well I was scared as could be going to Kristen for a brazillian because I had been tortured by other waxers before AND I was getting married in 5 days so I didn't need or want any irritation on my destination wedding day. SOOOOOOO glad I didn't let my fear overcome me to the point of not making the appointment. She was able to fill me in at the given time I needed with no problem and she was super nice and personable as you would need while sitting through such an awkward experience. Her studio is very intimate and adorable and I loved the location because I didn't have to circle a thousand times looking for parking. Their was plenty of free street parking. She made sure to go over any allergies in reference to the wax and she explained the reasoning behind her using both hard and soft wax. Kristen is officially my new esthetician . What I liked the most was that after she was done she left the space so that I could double check her work and let her know if I was ok with the end result. She obviously wants to make sure you leave content.Little does she know she also acted like my therapist helping me to overcome the dreaded fear of brazillians. DON"T let her young looking appearance fool you she was super professional, social and confident in her work. A young female business owner who knows exactly how it should be done. YOU GO GIRL! I was impressed and so were my lady parts. Thanks fellow yelpers for posting your reviews. I wouldn't have found Kristen if it wasn't for you. So I hope this review can help any other future clients who are in need of a great waxer because god knows they are hard to find. read more

What can I say, Kristen made me feel very comfortable during my Brazilian wax. The appointment was easy to setup and less intense than the other places I've went for waxes. She is very thorough and the conversation also help to keep my mind off of the pain. When I go downtown, I usually have to park and pay at a garage but for Silk, the onstreet parking was a plus. Will be going back again. As a previous review said, the TV being on also helps to keep your mind occupied. Her professional approach and hospitality make it easy to return. I would recommend this Silk Body Waxing for anyone! read more

Given the fact that it was my first Brazilian wax ever!!! I am very satisfied with the results!!! Let me list the details: 1. After reading the ratings I had called Silk studio and booked the appointment and I got it on the same day at 1:30 with Kristin. =] 2. The place was easy to find and there was plenty of parking. 3. The atmosphere was very clean, warm, and welcoming! p.s the place smelled like chocolate. 4. I met Kristin who is a kind heart and knowledgeable woman who answered all of my questions and concerns. After signing a few paper I was in the waxing room. 5. Kristen used two different kinds of wax. The soft wax is used for the inner lady part which she peeled off with her finger and the second wax was a hard wax which was used for the pelvic and the back door area. I can say from 1-10 where 10 is the most painful I say that it was a 4 (this is coming from someone who can handle pain so I don't know how it is for sensitive people). 6. I also thought that it was going to be awkward since my lady parts were all out there on the table, but Kristin helped me relax by sharing some of her horrible experience of being waxed at nail salons.. This made me feel very comfortable and we were able to laugh about it. 7. For every area she used a new stick! She does not double dip, guys!!! 8.After the process was over Kristen allowed me to check to see if there was any missing spots. I felt that she did a meticulous job and I am very pleased with the outcome! 9. There was no burn marks, puffiness, or residual pain!!! 10. The price was $48 and it was just right for a Brazilian wax. I already referred three of my girlfriends to try Kristin out. I will definitely be making an appointment for next month. I hope this help to those who are reading this. Thank you for the experience Kristin!!!! ~Nari read more

This is not a quick-wax type of place. Kristen takes her time and pays extreme attention to detail. I was a little disappointed that my appointment ended up being 45 minutes later than it was scheduled to be, but the wait was well worth it. Best brow wax in South Philly. No double dipping. Clean and professional. Highly recommended! read more

Silk Body Waxing Studio - Waxing Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I usually put "bikini wax" right above "dental work" on my list of things I'd like to do, but today I had the most comfortable, least painful waxing experience in my life. Kristen is fantastic, funny, and talented. Her studio is welcoming and clean and her technique is incredible. To be completely honest, every other bikini wax I've gotten left me walking like I just got off a horse. Not today. I'll definitely be stepping up my waxing game now that I found Kristen! read more

Kristen is outstanding!! A real woman who has honed her craft!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND for anyone who dreads getting the B word for the summer, Kristen eased my mind... turns out we make it all up in our heads! Truly so easy and actually quite funny (great sense of humor). Support small business!! read more

Kristen did a wonderful job on my brows! She is meticulous!! Even though I'm willing to endure pain for great brows, here I didn't have to! I don't know how she did it but I have never had such a pain-free waxing before. I booked my next appointment before I walked out the door. read more

Kristen is an absolute doll. She's also knowledgable and passionate about her craft. I have gone several times for a brow and Brazilian wax. She is so thorough, my brows look amazingly shaped and polished when she's finished. She is very sweet and puts you at ease. I came to her for my very first Brazilian and I was so nervous! Kristen was very understanding and down to earth. She explained the type of wax she uses (soft wax with stripes) and the pros of waxing vs shaving. Because of her, I'll never shave again! She talked me through everything and told me what to expect. Afterward, she gives you a minute to look over everything and if she missed a spot, she'll gladly go back and wax again. The place is very clean and the atmosphere is relaxing. And there is no double dipping. Kristen has her license and certifications displayed, so you know she's legit. Unfortunately, I recently moved and it's too long of a trip to make so I no longer go to Kristen, but I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great waxing experience. read more

Waste of time and I may have even been bitten by a bed bug. The communication is minimum to none. Personality did not make up for over hour wait before I was even greeted. Will not return !!!! So many other options with better quality for what she charges. I personally rx quality waxes and would seek else where. Instead try "Mi Cumbia Organica," for a quality wax. read more

Professional, accommodating, and clean. I got a Brazilian...no pain. Best experience.

Kristin is really really really good. I've never had a wax this sharp before, and I've had a lot of them. To those who have complained - it's part of being a one-person business. What may be lacking in overhead, she more than makes up for in quality and cost. I would highly recommend Silk Body Waxing, and when you schedule your appointment, build in a little wait time. It's totally worth it. read more

I sat on the front stoop of the row home for 20 minutes because I saw her note said to not ring the doorbell until the appointment time--4:30pm. A gentleman left the building and held the door for me at 4:25pm. I knocked on the unlabeled 2nd floor door and asked if I had the correct place. She said yes, I sat down on the sofa and she derisively asked if I had read the sign on the front door. Her negative tone and attitude took me by surprise. I told her I wouldn't need her services. I was happy to pay the cancellation fee she charged for her NOT to touch me. I've never had anyone make me feel so uncomfortable before a spa or salon service. read more

Extremely rude! You wouldn't lose anything, literally, if you were nicer to your customers. This is a business and first impressions are important. Money = definitely wasted. read more

Amazing wax experience today. I called today and was able to come in today. Kristen is very friendly and she knows what she us doing. She talks you through the process and works very quickly. The wax was wayyyyy less painful than my previous experiences. Will be a repeat customer already scheduled my maintenance appointment. read more

I went to Silk yesterday for a Brazillian Wax. My skin and I are very pleased. Kristen was very professional and made my wax as comfortable as possible. The wax that she uses and her technique is less painful than the wax person that I have gone to for the last year. Needless to say Kristen has a new loyal customer. read more

Desperate for some pre-memorial day grooming, I made a call to Kristen for an appointment (thanks Yelp!) near my house. She was able to squeeze me in the next day and that is that. She's my waxer now. A lady business owner? Who watches Orange is the New Black and gossips with me? Who makes the whole experience comfortable? Who offered other neighborhood suggestions? Done and done. Everyone call her up but leave me my appointments, please. read more

I decided to try Silk out after looking at her positive Yelp reviews. Like a lot of women, I always went to the nail salon to get my eyebrows waxed and years of that did damage to my brows. Kristen was amazing! She listened to what my issues were, what I was hoping to achieve and TOOK HER TIME, stopping every so often to see if I liked what she was doing. She was able to balance being conversational with being a professional and my end result was fantastic. My appointment did go a bit longer than scheduled which was no issue to me but be sure to not be in a hurry when you go to her. She really takes her time to make sure everything turns out right. I'm already trying to recommend her to my friends I recommend her to all of you. read more

I went for the lunchbox special for the first time and was surprising delighted. It was very clean and cute and Kristen was very welcoming. She steamed the area before waxing which I never had done before. She explained her steps and why she used certain waxes. I will be making another appointment soon. The job was very quick and clean. read more

Quick, professional and talented. I went in for 2 services and was out in 30 minutes with great results. Best prices around. I will definitely be returning. read more

How lucky am I that Silk moved in right next door to me!!?? I had the opportunity to get waxed this am by Kristen and it was a great experience. The place is small but cute and clean. Kristen is extremely friendly and knowledgeable about waxing. I loved her technique, she uses steam to soften up the hair follicles. Seriously the least painful wax ever!! And I've been to a lot of waxing salons in the city, I'm so happy she is super close by. Also very fast, practically painless, and she didn't leave wax all over. I would highly recommend for a brazilian. read more

Kristen was amazing!!! Her studio is beautiful. She is very professional, skilled, and knowledgeable about her work. My brows look amazing and I got so many compliments on them. I will definitely be back! Go see her!!! read more

I tried this place after reading all of the good reviews. The waxing itself was quick and pretty pain free but there are multiple reasons why I won't be going back. 1. You may have to wait outside in all types of weather. She's a one woman show so if she's with a client, she can't answer the buzzer. I got about 5 bug bites while I sweated outside waiting to get in for my appointment. 2. Her phone or paper scheduling system doesn't seem to sync with her online booking system. This leads to overbooking and ultimately running late. I called to book my appointment and when I showed up I found out that someone else booked an appointment online for the same time. 3. Normally I wouldn't mind waiting once I got inside but all that's between you and the client she's working on is a curtain a couple of feet away. It's a bit awkward. 4. And last but not least, once I got home I realized that my thighs were hot and blotchy. I've been getting bikini waxes off and on for the past 12 years and it felt worse than usual. I figured it would go away by the next day but it actually got worse and I had to use cortisone cream and ice to get it under control. I'm assuming it was some sort of allergic reaction but I'm not 100% certain. Take these other things in to account while booking an appointment. read more