The best spray tan!! I came here from out of town for a spray tan the week of my wedding. I was super nervous because I didn't have the chance to do a trial beforehand, but I had had spray tans at other salons. Maria did an incredible job! I got the express tan on Wednesday night and showered 3 hours later to control the color. It stayed beautifully until my Saturday wedding! I'm so happy I trusted sugar for my tan, and they were so kind and willing to do touch-ups of it wasn't absolutely perfect. My biggest fear was streaky hands for a wedding (a lot of ring/hand photos) but they did a tremendous job. Highly recommend for everyone but especially the brides! read more

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Michelle is kind, professional, and really good at what she does. Sugaring isn't painless, let's be honest. This is hair removal, not a spa nap. But she works quickly, makes it as comfortable as possible, and walks you through the process so you're not just gripping the table in silence. I have sensitive skin and this is one of the few places that doesn't leave me irritated for days. Everything she uses is all natural, and my skin handles it well. She also offers spray tans if that's your thing. The bathrooms are actually clean. Not "we wiped the counter real quick." Clean. Complimentary tampons and wipes are stocked, which tells me she's thinking about her clients beyond the appointment. There's free Jolly Ranchers and gum in the waiting area. A little sugar before the sugar. Booking online is easy. There's plenty of parking in the back. I've been coming for years and I still drive from Ventura. That's not casual loyalty; it's because she's that good. read more

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I had a Brazilian with Maria and it went amazingly! I was expecting to experience some discomfort as I am 36 weeks pregnant but Maria made the service fast and painless! read more

I am so happy I drove out of the way to come here!! This has been the best sugaring experience I have EVER had! Erika did an AMAZING job! She was so sweet & so quick! I would also like to note that I got sugared while 37 weeks pregnant & it was so easy & way less painful than any other place I've been to throughout my pregnancy. I seriously can't believe it. Thank you Erika! read more

I always have such a great experience at Sugar. The space is clean and well-maintained--everything felt fresh and thoughtfully organized. The atmosphere is warm, professional, and all the girls who work there are always so friendly! You can really tell they care about their clients and want everyone to leave with a positive experience. I have gone to sugar for waxing services as well as spray tans and it's the only place I'll go to in SB! They are the best! read more

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Erika was great. Nice salon and quick and professional service in the Mesa. East to book & excellent communication.

I requested a service on yelp. They offered me appointments, and I confirmed I wanted the appointment. I show up early for the appointment and they gave it to someone else and said they couldn't help me. They said it's a common problem that's happened before and blamed yelp and took no accountability, and did nothing to resolve the issue. They asked for my email to comp me for me time and then ghosted me. Bad business in my opinion! read more

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Amanda was absolutely amazing! She was so kind, professional and does fantastic work. I came in with short hair and she truly worked her magic I couldn't be more appreciative! Love this place read more

Based on the glowing reviews, I made an appt here. It was by far the most painful Brazilian I have ever had, and I've had several. I was writhing with pain on the table. I assumed my service provider was new be side of her harsh technique but when asked she said she'd worked there for two years. They don't put any protective paper on the table. I asked her if she was going to and she said no. I looked down at the table and there was a remaining hair on it from the last person - yuck. After I was done, she forcefull wiped off my hair and the goop that was on the table down with a towel, ready for the next victim. She didn't leave the room when I undressed or redressed. I won't be back. Ever. read more

Excellent service!!! Explained each step, was kind and understanding of my initial fear but lovely experience overall.

Highly recommend Sugar for all things beauty! It is clean, beautiful, and the staff is professional and well trained. The owner Michelle truly cares about her clients and it shows. Shes always available for extra questions and info about your service and goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable. This is easily the best spray tan in town and looks so natural! I was surprised how much I liked it and it faded perfectly. I also specifically go to Sugar for my eyebrows to get them laminated and tinted - I love them eveytime! I love the Sugar team and will be getting a spray tan here for every event! Cant recommend enough! read more

I've been going to sugar for the last year and love it. Mariah always makes me feel super comfortable and is amazing at what she does. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Squeeeeeal, I am so happy I found Sugar SB!!! I've had so-so experiences with waxing and sugaring in SB. I have enough fur to make me uncomfortable without without regular maintenance (yes, I was dying during the shut downs!) and the biggest issue I have is that a lot of hair is left behind or the process is deeply uncomfortable-way beyond what is normal. Now, for context, I've been getting waxed for over 20 years, so I have a good sense of normal discomfort and reasonable expectations. All that said, Satara made my weekend with a pleasant, smooth, hygienic, and thorough wax this morning! Not only does she have wonderful, welcoming and relaxing energy-she is fast, efficient, professional, and knowledgeable about all things delicate skin care and hair removal. She made the process so pleasant and answered my questions regarding after care completely and with helpful product recommendations. Satara was very diligent and cautious about following all social distancing and cleanliness protocols. I did not request Satara because I was not familiar with this business, but I will definitely be requesting her in the future. However, my experience with Satara leads me to believe that this is a regular experience at Sugar. All in all, it's amazing what some well delivered pampering can do because I've felt like a million bucks since my appointment and can't seem to stop smiling! read more

My second time visiting sugar and I cannot recommend it highly enough! I've had appointments with both Michelle and Jaclynn and both times I had a great experience. The booking process is very easy online and the appointment was right on time. They do book up very quickly in advance so plan ahead, but if you follow their Instagram page, they often post last-minute openings on their stories. They are very professional and make the whole experience comfortable and relaxing. They also did a very thorough job of the sugar service in no time at all. The space is clean, bright and welcoming. I really like that there's a convenient little parking lot in the back as well. If you're nervous about getting a sugar treatment, there's no need. You're in great hands. read more

Love this place, The staff is super friendly and super attentive to make sure your doing fine during sugar services!

Had a birthday surprise appointment with Ericka for eyebrow wax. I loved the service I received. Ericka cleaned up and shaped my eyebrows. I look forward to making more appointments with Ericka. The salon was a nice and relaxing vibe. read more

I met Michelle through my work and she was kind enough to offer me a free sugar session to show me the benefits of the product/process. I was SOOO nervous since this was my first time doing any sort of wax/sugaring service. Michelle is so professional . She keeps up with great conversation through the whole process and is fast! You are in and OUT. The best part is she remembers all of your conversations and generally wants to get to know you. It's incredible. The girls are all so sweet from the moment you walk in, until you leave. I love coming here. read more

All the girls are the sweetest!! Michelle, the owner, has a sweet gem here! And she always has the cutest items in her retail section! They also offer a student discount which I really appreciate! if you haven't tried sugaring , it definitely leaves your skin incredibly soft! I'm a big fan :) read more

I LOVEEEEEEE Sugar. I can't go anywhere else!! (so i drive from Sacramento just to see my favorite people!) Celeste is amazing especially when it's your first time all your worries go away. I have also done lash lifts which was a great experience she takes the time to explain after care and is free for any additional questions. Thankful for Michelle who does my brazilians! First experience was amazing she makes you feel comfortable and pays attention to detail. You also can't forget about their cute clothes and jewelry! read more

10/10, Kiara was awesome, quick and easy, and it was a cute location inside! One of the best experiences I've had.

I have been coming to sugar for years..."since the beginning" says Michelle. First, let me tell you about Michelle, the owner. This woman is the most wonderful person I have ever met. She is so dedicated to her craft and treats you like a best friend. She cares about you and your life, she gets to knows you and remembers all the little things. She does all this while simultaneously ripping those precious hairs from that precious place on your body. (Pssst. I'm talking about your vagina ) I've done it all down there. Waxing. Tweezing. Lasers. You name it. But Michelle has been the most effective and efficient method of taking care of my lady bits. She's also meticulous so you don't even have to pay attention. Just trust her. She's more concerned with you being baby smooth than you OR your partner ever could. In terms of COVID, my last appointment was on June 7th, 2020 and Michelle had instructions printed out, required mask wearing at all times, asked that you wash your hands in a bathroom before entering the studio, then took my temperature once I was ready. She wipes everything down and has you in & out in 20 min or less. The sugar itself is not pretty ya'll - it's a painful, but Michelle coaches you through it like the best Pilates trainer ever could. It's awful, it hurts, but you know you're gonna look DAMN good once she's done. Anyway. TL;DR Michelle is PERFECTION, Satara her first in command is a wonderful artíst and I also 100% recommend any lady here. I haven't had my eyebrows done by Celeste but from what I've seen she's top notch. -- Update: I thought I'd add some quick tips I've learned over the years for Brazilians/bikini waxes. * Take an ibuprofen 20 minutes or so before your appointment. * Speak up if you need a break, and ask Michelle or Satara to coach you on when to breath. * Buy the FUR oil and exfoliating gloves Michelle sells. REALLY dedicate some time in the shower to maintain things, so scrub scrub scrub ya'll. read more

Had my first ever Sugar and Brazilian with Kari this morning. I cannot say enough good things! The salon is super cute, cleanly, and easy to get to. Kari was so welcoming from the start and walked through what she would be doing. I was super nervous going in, but she made the experience so enjoyable and seemingly painless. I have sensitive skin and reacted bad to wax on my eyebrows so have avoided it for years. I decided to give sugaring a shot and so far have had no skin reactions, no irritation, and no redness. Booked my next appointment while I was there because she was so awesome. If you're interested in sugaring and/or Brazilian, this is the place to go!! read more

I've been going to Celeste for my brows for years, I've always loved her work and have never left with anything other than perfectly shaped brows. She is the nicest, sweetest, most welcoming person! I quickly was convinced to sugar my underarms. I've got 3 sessions so far and can see the results. My hair grows in thinner and more sparse. Not to mention how soft they are! After seeing the results of my underarms, I decided to try getting my legs sugared and Brazilian. I got both of these services done by Michelle. She was amazing! I explained to her that I had never gotten my Brazilian done and she talked me through the entire process and made me feel extremely comfortable. I will not say that I did not feel pain, because I did, but it was so quick and totally worth it. My hooha has never been so soft and smooth! My leg hair tends to grow back in one day, but when I got them sugared it took more than a week for me to see any stubble. Give sugaring a try and you will never look back!!! read more

I knew Celeste when she worked and Ulta, it was always a treat to get my brows done with her. I did not hesitate to follow her when she started working at Sugar. She's indeed the Brow Master! (Plus super friendly and caring). I haven't touched my eye brows in the past five months waiting until Sugar can open again! I'm almost Frida-mode, but is worth the wait. read more

I love sugar! I have been going here for around a year and it's the best. Happens to be less than 10 minutes from my house which is a bonus! I have been seeing Satara consistently and she's the best, so sweet, easy to chat with and great at distracting me from the unavoidable pain haha I get my underarms done all the time and it's so easy and effective. Takes less than 20 minutes from start to finish. I have super sensitive skin and sugaring has made it so I don't get razor burn/lil red bumps! I got my first Brazilian here w Satara and she was awesome. Made it super comfortable for me and the 2nd time was even better! It's a really clean, bright place, always smells nice and is super cute! I also get last minute appointments often because that's what works w my schedule and they are super receptive through their online booking app, and their instagram! I can pretty much always get an appointment when I need it!! read more

I had my first " lash lift " with Bailey and I love it! Bailey is new and having $75 special!! She was explaining step by step what she was doing and did not feel any discomfort at all. Lash lift includes tint as well read more

So my first time getting a Brazilian and wow what an experience! Michelle was amazing totally accommodating of my two year old who I have to bring with me pretty much where ever I go. So I was worried about that for one. Being my first time I was worried in general. Michelle made me feel so comfortable and made the Brazilian a great experience. So happy I was referred here by a friend I have to let others know how much I loved it. read more

I figured sugaring was just always the most painful thing ever (still kind of right) but when my regular place was booked I came here and the service was amazing!! Super cute place, and they take a lot of care making sure allll the hair is gone. They also offer a student discount, and it's super close to SBCC. Switching to this place for sure! read more

These girls are the best!! Celeste queen of the brows is great at what she does I don't think I have ever had anyone shape my brows to make them look great like they do now. Best brow girl in town. Your doing yourself a disservice by not having her do your brows. YES it's a long wait to see her BUT it's worth it. I don't trust ANYONE ELSE with my brows!!! Make your appointments in ADVANCED. Michelle the owner is the sweetest! She is very carrying and helps out every single person that steps foot in her business. The sugaring she does alongside Satara and Kiara is very intimate and they make you feel comfortable the whole way through. I am yet to get a service from them I will be next week and am very nervous and scared but they make it so comfortable and explain everything that I know what to expect. It's really hard to find people like that. Looking forward to my appointment and or to make one with Michelle. And look forward to endless visits with Celeste. Oh by the way the have the cutest boutique with the cutest clothes. Highly recommend paying them a visit for the close and for some sugar!! read more

Love, love, LOVE!!! Okay, so I used to get my brows threaded but when covid hit I decided to let them grow out and basically restart my brow routine. I have Celeste so my brows- she is AMAZING!!! Literally she will make you feel like Kim K with your brows. Sugar is clean, they follow all health and safety procedures and they sincerely care about their clients. Celeste also always remembers things I tell her when she sees so many clients a week so it's amazing that she takes the time to remember things about me! Really makes me feel special and like she actually listens. I always feel fabulous leaving Sugar! I always get compliments about my brows and I will never go back to another salon! Thanks Sugar!!! Xoxo read more

First and foremost let me just say cutest little place in town for a waxing. They even have an area to shop and the selection of clothing is great. I've been coming here since they first opened and I love Michelle she is meticulous, fast and has a wonderful personality. I recently went and Kiara did my services for the first time as Michelle was not in town, let me mention I'm 7months pregnant and my sensitivity is out the roof, she was so fast and she made sure to give me the breaks I needed. She did an amazing job and even when I wanted to tap out, she made sure that was not the case and thank goodness for that. I actually look forward to the next time because I know It will be quick and perfect. So if your looking for an amazing sugaring group of ladies to cater to your needs, you have found the place. Look no further this is your spot, thank me later read more

This place is THE BEST! I've been going to Sugar for almost a year now and love the Sugar team. Michelle is amazing! She is so warm and welcoming each time and easy to chat with. She makes sure you're comfortable throughout the entire experience. She's also quick and efficient providing excellent service each time and gives you tips for keeping your skin healthy and happy. The place is clean, bright, smells fantastic, and there is plenty of parking which is always a bonus in my book. Appointments are easy to make, they have plenty of times throughout the day and the pricing is totally reasonable. Definitely recommend 100% if you're looking for a place to go get sugared. The Sugar team will take care of you! read more

I've been coming here for a little over a year now getting sugared and each time the service is awesome. All the ladies have great bedside manners/etiquette. I mainly see Michelle in the evenings for a Brazilian and Celeste for my eyebrows. The studio is super clean and pretty. They have tons of cute clothes, jewelry, exfoliating products and serums. The pricing is great and even have first time client deals. I highly recommend all the ladies at Sugar. read more

I can't rave enough about how much I love this place!! I used to get waxed for years but now I can positively say SUGARING IS THE WAY TO GO!!! This place is not only super cute but it is incredibly clean and welcoming. Michelle is my go to girl and I always feel comfortable in her care!! I also recently started getting lash lifts with Celeste and I couldn't be happier. I've even purchased from their retail shop and they are 100% a go to staple in my wardrobe. Soooo needless to go do yourself a favor and go to Sugar!!! Your bikini line and lashes will thank you!! read more

First time sugaring and totally sticking to it. Sugar is a nice clean place with a friendly and talented team. Charlotte is super friendly and will really answer any questions and make you feel comfortable. read more

My friends recommended this place for years. Due to a schedule change with work/my life I had to try a new spa for all my body waxing. I was incredibly nervous because I had spent the last 5 years with my previous esthetician who I adore. However, this spot is absolutely incredible. All of the girls are so kind. Their customer service is unmatched. I randomly picked Charlotte and I prayed that it would be a good experience, and it was. Charlotte is so sweet and about my age so we connected, and is the most professional, gentle, kindest person. She is quick and makes the awkwardness of body waxing a breeze! She made me feel comfortable, even when I was so nervous to start over with a new aesthetician. I now book regularity with Charlotte on the Sugar team. I'd recommend anyone on the Sugar team. 20/10! Love you gals. read more

I got my brows sugared here for the first time after doing threading for years and Celeste was amazing!! She kept them natural and even fixed my shape. She was super sweet and knew exactly what to keep for my growth. Can't wait to go back for my next appointment! read more

There is no other place I would rather my wife go. They take such good care of her and the results are amazing. I love the confidence she has after her appointment. They are masters at everything they do. Celeste is our girl! 10 out of 10! read more

I love this place! I've been to Sitara and Michelle. They're so sweet and they always make me feel so comfortable. I always recommend because they're the BEST at what they do! They also have a boutique with the cutest clothes. read more

The aesthetic of this place is amazing!! I love how I always feel welcome by all of the girls. They are always up to date and super clean which is a plus now a days!!! Jaclynn is one of the sweetest people I have ever met.I always have such a great experience here which is why I've been on top of my appointments for over a year. She always makes sure I'm comfortable and walks me through it all even though it's a routine now. I definitely recommend her and any of the girls here. read more