Smooth A Peel

Absolutely love coming here for my Brazilian waxes! I had my appointment with Emillee today, and…read moreshe did a wonderful job. This was only my second time having a Brazilian wax, and she made the whole process so quick, easy, and almost painless! Very friendly and easy to talk to throughout the appointment. The vibes in the salon are relaxing, clean, and welcoming. The ladies are so knowledgeable & helpful regarding any questions or advice with waxing! If you've been feeling nervous about waxing or a first-timer, highly recommend this location. Such a game-changer compared to shaving!

I had a very disappointing experience with Emillee. Unfortunately, this was the second time I had a…read morebad experience with her. After my first appointment, I intentionally started booking with other estheticians at this location, and those experiences were excellent. I never had any issues with pain or my skin. This time, I didn't realize I had been assigned to Emillee again. During the waxing, I repeatedly asked her to be gentler because the pain was unbearable, but she continued anyway. The experience was extremely painful, and afterward my skin developed blisters. I've had waxing done many times before, including by other staff at this location, and I've never experienced anything like this. Throughout the appointment, she repeatedly commented that I had darker skin and darker hair. Those comments made me feel very uncomfortable and singled out. I also noticed her adding something to the wax during the appointment, although I wasn't told what it was. In addition, wax was spilled on both the floor and the table, making the entire appointment feel disorganized and unprofessional. During the service, I told her how much pain I was in and warned that I would consider taking legal action if my skin was injured because I felt my concerns were being ignored. Despite that, the service continued without any noticeable adjustment. Overall, this was one of the worst waxing experiences I've ever had. Based on my experience, I would not book with Emillee again.

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Qtie Nail Lounge

4.6(241 reviews)

0.3 mi•Cambrian Park

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Basic pedicure for $35.00. They give you a beverage menu as well, I just got water today. They…read moreoffer tea as well. Will be coming back :) very nice ladies as well!

Did walk in today. The front desk lady is super friendly and…read moreprofessional. The best is that they don't rush you out but take time to let nails dry. Super clean. Will definitely come back.

1.2 mi•Branham-Kirk, Cambrian Park

Unevenly buff, texture is lumpy and cratered

Chic and understated in shades of grey

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Pink by the Shore!

The Haven Beauty Spa & Lounge

4.7(88 reviews)

Walk-ins welcome

Luxury

Kathy did an excellent job on my gel manicure and pedicure! I scheduled an appointment for a Sunday…read moreafternoon and pretty much had the salon to myself, which I personally prefer. They didn't have the exact color I wanted, but Kathy and Jenny were so accommodating. They didn't hesitate to try several similar shades on my nails and even mixed colors to create the exact look I was going for. I really appreciated how patient and willing they were to make sure I was happy with the color. Kathy also took her time caring for my cuticles and paid close attention to the details throughout the service. I never felt rushed, and I really appreciated the care she put into my manicure and pedicure. Overall, I'm very happy with my experience and would definitely come back!

Reasonably priced salon. I got a pedicure with a French tip. With tip it was $45 which I think is…read morefair. I scheduled with Sandy. I like how this salon is smaller more intimate. I met up with a friend and it felt like we had the salon to ourselves. I had Sandy and she was great. I like the basic pedicure and it's in budget. I also like how I can reserve an appointment online easily.

Pedicure Chairs

Reception

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Bare Wax Lounge

4.9(81 reviews)

4.4 mi

Needed a last minute eyebrow wax for an event and have been on the look out for a go-to spot after…read morea couple of negative experiences at other South Bay spots. Luckily, I was able to get a same day appointment time with a waxer, Anna, who provided amazing service and brows! Quick, painless, and amazing results! I even got complemented on my eyebrows at my event, which was the first time I experienced that. The price point is a little higher than other spots I've tried. I don't get my eyebrows done that often, mostly for events and shaping a couple times a year. So for the service and results it was totally worth it and I will be back!

Mariah - so far has been great. Would go to her anywhere she lands. This place is OKAY. Parking…read moreis not easy. And I'm unsure about the overall business model. Either way. I found Mariah, so I will stick with her.

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Honey Wax Bar

4.7(341 reviews)

4.1 mi

•$

I have gone to her many times and has done amazing each time! I would highly recommend going to…read morethis place!!

I have been seeing Hoda for a couple years now and I am always pleased with the results. I get…read morewaxed every 3 weeks Brazilian and every 6 weeks Brows. The price is extremely competitive but what sets her above the rest is the speed of service with no sacrifice to the quality of service. I have followed her from 2 different locations because of the superior quality. Hoda is also very personable and funny. She always try's to fit me in when I request it. She is closed Sunday & Monday. Open from Tuesday through Saturday. The vibe is relaxing and comfortable.

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When you enter JC salons, walk all the way down and turn left. Honey is the first one on the corner

European Wax Center

4.0(195 reviews)

2.6 mi•Cambrian Park

I visited Sunday and had a great experience with the front desk. The receptionist was friendly and…read moremade conversation while I was waiting, which made the visit more enjoyable. She seemed newer, as I hadn't seen her before, but she was very helpful and sweet. One thing I noticed was that my cousin appointment seemed to take longer than usual. Other than that, the overall experience was pleasant.

I've been a long time customer of EWC. I don't normally go out of the way to write a bad review but…read morethis was just a poor experience at front desk. I lived all over the bay area and southern california this past decade and loved them. Today's experience with the front desk reception is the final nail in the coffin for me to stop being a return customer. I saw there's plenty of small wax businesses with high reviews and for less than what EWC is charging. I never thought to look elsewhere because i was loyal to the brand. I didn't realize i was overpaying! first red flag was being asked if i completed my pre-wax survey and that it should be in my email in what felt like a rude tone. my waxer then came out and was ready for me and the receptionist held me from going until answering the questions - i get it that's fine but being held back from my appt has never happened to me before. my waxer was wonderful! a great experience. i don't want to minimize that the waxers are great there. afterwards the receptionist asked me to charge my card, i said the last 4 digits and normally that's not a problem and the last 2 times i was there at this location it worked fine. but for some reason, now the payment wasn't going through. we think it's the zip code and i ask is there a way i can just pay and update all that at a later time - i am so used to just being able to leave right after that i ended up being late to another appointment having to tap my phone and card several times and each time the machine stated approve but their systems said failed. i check my bank statement and there were 5 charges to my card - all the same amount. i hold up my phone to show them. this is now ~$700 in held pending transaction funds going into the weekend - its was 4pm on friday and banks close over the weekend. i honestly don't understand why i couldn't just tap a credit card like any normal transaction and be on my way - the woman at the reception really had me staying back asking me for my whole address to update instead of just letting me pay and leave! )-: ADVICE: Do not keep tapping your payment method when updating info or if they tell you the charge isn't going through, just ask to pay normally like at any other merchant as a one time charge. i really wish i advocated more when it didn't feel right to be tapping my payment so many times and seeing APPROVED across the payment machine. my appointment was at 3:30pm i was out at about 4pm on friday, may 15. there was only one receptionist at the front at the time. i didn't recognize her so maybe she was new but this experience just really tipped it all over for me. there's a lot of waxers in the area! i advise looking around before deciding on a large chain that has some customer service quality issues. EDIT: yes i have challenged the charges on my bank app already - i just don't have the time to call before lines close for the weekend and the experience over all with the higher prices made it feel like value didn't match spend.

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Vivid Brows and Skin

4.9(38 reviews)

1.6 mi

It is Very clean The stuff is Very nice…read moreRelaxing atmosphere and very decent rate I highly recommend it

First time coming in via a friend's referral, I loved that it was applied to check out both for…read moremyself and my friend the next time she comes in. Plenty of parking in the lot. It's been a long while since I got a facial, I used to go to the same esthetician for 15 years and I love how Leona took her time and walked me through the whole thing while also paying attention to my concerns. The vibe was calming and I felt relaxed and taken care of. Leona made me feel right at home as if it wasn't my first time coming in. For sure I'll be there for maintenance.

Lash Lift by Leona

Leona And Alondra at our open house event

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Signature Skin Treatment with Add on Jelly Mask

Sugar and Wax Studio

4.8(209 reviews)

5.3 mi•West San Jose

Certified professionals

Women-owned & operated

I've been a repeat customer here for a couple months now and every time i've gotten a Brazilian…read moresugar wax. Neha is quick and thorough and very professional. She talks you through the steps of what she's doing and always makes friendly small talk (which is a very helpful distraction)! The space itself is very nicely decorated, it smells good (essential oils aroma i think) it's clean, nicely air conditioned, and overall just a good, calming vibe! I will continue to be a repeat customer here and I recommend to all of my friends!

The sugaring works, my skin was smooth and hair free for many weeks. As others have said, if you…read morewant someone friendly, it's not Neha. Dealing with her is stressful, she doesn't know how to talk to people at all. The vibes were not great but I gave it a try. The sugaring did work so I'll give 3 stars for that. I tried another sugaring place and wow what a difference. It was more relaxing, less painful, and the person doing my sugaring was very sweet. Plus it was way more affordable. I won't be coming back to this place again but I'm glad I gave sugaring a try much better than waxing.

1.2 mi•Branham-Kirk, Cambrian Park

Clinets love our services

Sugaring is usually considered less painful than waxing because the mixture doesn't adhere to the skin.

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Sugaring is a great alternative for those with sensitive skin that does not respond well to standard wax.

Lady Business

5.0(19 reviews)

I've been seeing Heather ever since she worked at European wax center and I've been going to her…read moreever since! She is the most amazing waxer I've ever been to. She makes you feel super comfortable and is very easy to talk to. I highly recommend her because she's very thorough and the results come out great every time. I will never get my wax done anywhere else. Book with Heather the next time you need to get waxed, you won't be disappointed!

I can't say enough great things about this business!…read more I had an amazing experience at Lady Business! The place is super easy to find and has plenty of parking, which already made the visit stress-free. Inside, the studio is clean, relaxing, and very well kept and the building has a cozy waiting area. Heather was incredibly professional, gentle, and detail-oriented--she made the whole process quick and so comfortable. She explained everything clearly and used high-quality hard wax that left my skin smooth with zero irritation. I'm super sensitive to heat so she took the extra time to cool it down before applying which is so appreciated!! The pricing is fair, and the results are flawless. I'm definitely coming back and highly recommend this studio to anyone looking for a convenient, comfortable, and overall excellent waxing experience! If you're thinking about booking - just do it, you won't be disappointed!

0.0 mi•Noddin, Almaden Valley

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Glow By Helia

5.0(17 reviews)

I had a wonderful facial this morning by Halia, Microdermabrasion to be exact. The entire facial…read morewas very relaxing and all I can say is that I left with my face feeling"light & airy." I highly recommend to be good to yourself and make an appointment!

I have been coming to Helia for her facials for a little over a year now and I'm so happy that she…read morewas recommended to both myself and my mom. Her space is so clean and peaceful. All the products she uses smell amazing and my skin feels so refreshed after the facial. She is very sweet and friendly as well. I highly recommend glow by helia!

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Tessa M.

4 years ago

Let me start off by saying that Teresa is the queen of everything skincare. I have been exclusively going to smooth a peel for years now and after every session I'm blown away with the results of my skin. What I love the most about smooth a peel is that it isn't a one size fits all service, Teresa customizes each service to fit the clients needs and wants, she never tries to sell you on anything and the space is clean and sanitize. I look forward to every appointment! read more

Jennifer O.

10 years ago

I found Theresa through a Groupon and I've been going to her for at least a year now. I really like the treatments Theresa does, and I've seen improvement in my skin tone and dark spots on my face. I love the "nettles" she uses too to help the serums absorb more into the skin. Theresa is very professional, has a very sweet personality, and does a wonderful job! read more

Michelle P.

3 years ago

I have been visiting Smooth A Peel for over a year now and Teresa has made my skin look better than it ever has. Medication from dermatologists never worked for me, but Teresa has healed my skin! read more

Diane K.

14 years ago

Teresa does an excellent job and provides excellent skin care, I would highly recommend her for your facial needs, compassionate and caring.

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