It was my first time getting waxed, ever!! Read all the glowing reviews and decided to choose this…read moreboutique. BEST CHOICE! Wency is so professional and kind. She answered all my questions and made the whole experience super comfortable. I arrived 5 minutes early and filled out paperwork. Then Wency showed me to the room (beautifully furnished) and instructed me on how to get ready. She left the room while I got dressed (I really appreciated the privacy of these moments). The whole process took 16-20 min. I thought I had good pain tolerance (I have many tattoos) but boy, did I underestimate the pain of a Brazilian Wax. Wency was very patient: she told me when to take deep breath and talked to me to distract from the pain. I felt really good after the appointment. Will be coming back in 5 weeks for maintenance! I liked the online booking system as well, fast and simple.

It's about time I posted a review for Wency. She's fantastic, hands down the best wax lady I've…read moreever been to and I hope I never have to find a new salon. I've been going to Waxmi regularly for the past 4 years, and every time, Wency is professional, thorough, clean, and such a pleasure to interact with. Waxing obviously isn't fun, but she makes it almost painless (for real!) and she has a gift for lightening the mood and taking the awkwardness out of it. She has become such an integral part of my hygiene routine, to the point where I see these regular appointments with her as self-care. I'm very prone to in-grown hairs and I never have an issue with her, she's literally that good!! Booking with her is easy and she checks in beforehand too so you can reschedule if needed, without paying any fees. She's a lovely person and is so great at what she does! 5 stars every time, 11/10!!

Had a last minute appt here, since my usual place had to cancel because of the esthetician getting…read moresick. Linda was who I was lucky enough to get. She was very business like, but boy did she know her business. She did a regular bikini and it was fast! She was quick, precise and a major pro! I would highly recommend this waxing bar and Linda. It was very clean and quiet. I'll be back!

This is quite a big outlet with 6 rooms. The decor and vibe are similar to other outlets. Clean…read moreroom. The service is awesome. Friendly and easy to chat with. It makes the time fly. I like how they use hand towels in the bathroom. It is much more ecological than paper towels. I will definitely be a repeat customer at this outlet too, especially if I am in the area.

The. Best. Place. Ever. All of the staff is SO nice, they…read moreare so welcoming! If there is a problem with the appointments, they are so chill about it and fix it right away. I got my first wax experience there and everything went so smoothly! The place is super clean, there is a no double-dipping policy, and you just overall feel like you're in good hands. They make sure to tell you all you have to know about what to do after and are always available for any questions. I would 100% recommend this place, even if it is on the pricier side, it's definitely worth it!

I had my first sugar wax. So much better than Waxing. I will return in four weeks . She was…read morethorough every piece of hair is gone

If I lived in Vancouver, I would go here religiously. Probably the best eyebrow threading that I…read morehave ever gotten. Service was so thorough and my brows have never looked better. After threading, they offer makeup application to make sure your look is pristine.

Peaceful environment, and my young reflexologist worked my feet and calves with impressive,…read moresurprising strength! I was sad when it was over.

I went here about a month ago to get my first Brazilian. Previously, I would do my own waxing but…read morethere are some areas a gal just can't get to on her own! Anyway, I booked my appointment with the founder and owner of the shop, Annik. I chose to come here based on stellar online reviews, that Miley Cyrus came here (she has to know a good waxer, right?), that appointments are offered into the evening and that they have hard wax. Also, the location is convenient for people downtown or taking skytrain. The area is really not sketchy like some others have said. Maybe if you are not used to homeless people or people loitering, but let's be real, that's everywhere these days. I was super happy with the services here. The rooms are private and clean. There is no double dipping and Annik, as well as the woman at the front desk, were very friendly and personable. Annik was a perfectionist with her waxing and made sure everything was symmetrical and all hairs were removed. She checked her work several times during the appointment, which I appreciate. She also worked quite quickly. While waxing is not going to be painless, the pain was very momentary.

I'm a hairy guy and I've had the odd girlfriend in the past raise that as an issue. It was never a…read moremake it or break it issue though but I was always a bit of a wimp when it comes to waxing. I'm terrified of doing stuff that could be painful. But, after hearing how so many do this I decided to bite the bullet in August 2019 and get my first full manzillian. I had read that if people were scared of waxing they should try say their back or upper arms but I dove right in. I read a lot online, spent hours reading about the experience of other men and women. One thing that helped me was advice online that recommended people getting waxed take a extra strength Tylenol when they get up, and another just before the procedure as it helps the system be a bit numb to the pain. But in terms of narrowing down where I was going to go, I think I visited and read reviews of several places in Vancouver that specialize in just providing waxing services, as CoalitionSkin does. And for me, what made CoalitionSkin (aka the PxssyShop) stand out was a few reviews by men and how they said that the hard wax CoalitionSkin used is easier on delicate areas like your testes, pubic bone and yes, even your face. Also, in reading the bios online, CoalitionSkin has aestheticians who have both the training and years of experience in waxing that I felt they'd be able to do a good job. Which they do. Finally, I even found and read the health inspection reports for CoalitionSkin and they've never had any major infractions - and my own experience confirms that the place has always been spotless when I've been their. Booking appointments is easy to do online, where you can select your aesthetician and times in advance. My first time in August 2019 was with Camille, who unfortunately moved on shortly thereafter but she was great at explaining things and helping to position me during the waxing. She also instructed me to breathe in just before each rip of the wax and that helped prepare me. What actually hurt more was the odd time she had to go over a spot again as not all the hair would come out during my first wax. The hot wax stung the raw skin. But not for long. The first time also took the longest. Since September 2019, I've gone to Olivia, who has been great. Each time it's been easier as the hair doesn't grow in as fast or as thick. Also in September I started getting my beard waxed. Olivia does that too. I have always had a very thick beard since I was a teenager. When I trim and shave it away, stubble grows back quick within hours and that made dating difficult as by the end of the date, kissing me would be like kissing razor blades. So waxing the beard has helped remove the hair and keep it away for a couple of weeks where the skin stays smooth. And after having it done four times now it's easier each time. My last wax only took an hour or so for both the beard and Manzillian whereas the first beard wax took a good hour and the first Manzillian over 90 minutes, maybe close to two hours. Having said this though, even though it now takes less time, nothing ever feels rushed, they take the time that's needed to do things properly. Overall I'm glad I chose CoalitionSkin. It costs a bit more, but their aestheticians are well trained, experienced and very friendly and easy going. And I don't find it that painful at all. It's partly a mindset and taking the Tylenol helps I think. The CoalitionSkin website has lots of tips to help you prepare too. And they give great advice for aftercare too, like taking it easy for 24 hours and using tea tree oil as part of your after-wax regiment. Next summer, in 2020, I might try getting my back done, and having a bit of cleanup on my upper arms and chest although I don't think I'd ever get my full chest done. I think Camille said that the men she had waxed always said the back hurt the most but we will see! Anyway I can't recommend them enough. Especially if other men are curious about this, or ladies want their men to get stuff done don't be afraid to check out CoalitionSkin!

Ashlene definitely does the best Brazilian waxes in town! She is super friendly and efficient with…read moreher services and really takes pride in her quality of work. When you get a service with Ashlene you can always be confident that she is professional with years of experience which is a must for pain free waxing! Ashlene offers a groupon special which is where I learned about her studio. It is located inside of Infinity Salon, there are some free parking at the plaza but can be hard to come by. There is online booking offered as well which makes it really easy to secure an appointment. I find that the waxing experience is much more reliable and relaxing than your regular waxing studios/chains where there can be inconsistency depending on the technician. Happy to be supporting a local business and an experience aesthetician like Ashlene. Highly recommended if you are nervous about getting waxed, it's a good way to ease into the experience in her capable hands.

My entire experince with Ashlene was top notch. It felt like I was gabbing with an old friend while…read morehaving my treatment done. Ashlene was incredible genuine and that is hard to find in the beauty business these days. I getbtired of the constant upselling and other BS that often goes all with your service. I was there with a Groupon, which I have had terrible luck with as of late, but this was a pleasant surprise. Generally, I feel the beauty Groupons are a let down with astheticians often lacking the proper training for the treatment they are providing. I came to Ashlene for a retry on the whole lash lift experince. I hate wearing a lot of make and love the lash extension look, but I am just not that high maintenance. My previous attempt and a lashlift had me looking like I stuck my fingers in an electrical outlet; months to recover. Ashelen does very nice work! I was very happy with the end result, and though I was initially a little skeptical, after 4 or 5 days its time to give a well deserved 5 star review!! Thanks Ashlene! PS her services are through the Infinity salon. I was temporarily confused haha

I'm disappointed with my recent experience for Brazilian waxing at Frilly Lilly. Savannah did the…read morewax for me as Jody is on maternity leave. Since I was told previously all staff are trained the same, I thought it would be ok. I was so wrong. Everything was different. The way savannah did it was way more painful than what Jody did. The temperature of the wax was hotter too. Even though I said it was hot, Savannah said she couldn't do it if it was cold. Errr...I'm not asking for cold wax. And she did not manage to do it in a single pull unlike Jody. So I had to endure the numerous tugging. Her recommendation on hair length was different from what Jody told me before. So I felt Savannah was giving the standard answer without taking into consideration of how everyone's hair growth is different. The last straw was finding leftover wax stuck in me when I took a shower. Unfortunately Jody will only be back in a year's time, so I gotta wait before I go back again.

Update: the salon reached out to me after my initial review and my disappointment with the results…read more I had a free "redo" today and my lashes turned out better. Appreciated that the company followed up with me and offered to do this. :)

I came here for a hardwax brazilian and the esthetician was absolutely friendly and bubbly! It was…read moreone of the painless wax I ever received. She told me what she was doing while she was waxing, and asked me if the wax temperature was OK for me. She never made it awkward for me and told me "This is my job, I do this everyday nothing to be embarrassed about." Their salon is very pretty and cute, they have comfortable cushion seating. They have magazines, candy and water for you in the waiting area. They also have a selection of their aftercare products displayed near the waiting area. Very clean salon and colourful salon. I have had other brazilian waxes where a couple of esthetician missed a patch of hairs. But the esthetician in Stripped made sure she got every single hair waxed, she was very through and quick with the waxing. I 100% recommend this place to get your waxing needs done! I am very satisfied with Stripped Wax Bar's service.

Stripped Wax Bar has been a GAME CHANGER for my body hair down there (no shame, we've all got it)…read more I started coming at the beginning of April and have been in once every month since. My third Brazilian wax was a BREEZE! It is quick but they are GOOD. I'm not sure if there really is a fine line between being too fast in the waxing world and not being fast enough? It's not exactly the most pleasant to have body hair removed so I like that they do it fast! There is a nice waiting area with magazines and delicious candy. The "Strippers" are attentive to detail and make sure you leave being as smooth as possible. Plus they have all been amazing to chat with during a sometimes no so pleasant experience. The place is clean and cute. Love the candies they had/have at the front area. Plus, $40 for a Brazilian?! I feel like that's amazing for a place dedicated to waxing.

Hands down one of the best pedicures I have had in a really long time! Cameto Vancouver for a…read morelittle break and decided to get a pedicure. Trine was amazing! was so relaxed and walked out feeling like I was on cloud 9. Fantastic service! 10/10

Amazing experience getting a gel mani here! I was in town for a week on vacation and didn't have…read morethe time to get my nails done prior. I was going to a "treat yourself" dinner at an upscale place in downtown and desperately needed my nails done. I booked my appointment online and the booking process was such a breeze. My mani was done by Muna and she was such a sweetheart. My mani ended up lasting over a month! I use my hands a lot for work and school so I expected some of the gel to chip eventually, but my mani was flawless. I appreciate Muna's attention to detail in prepping and shaping my nails; I think the prep is what allowed my nails to last so long. Really happy with how nails came out! The salon is clean, bright, efficient, and airy. I'd def come back again when I'm in the area!

I started going here about 18 months ago and am fully satisfied this is the place for me. After…read moretrying many different spas and facials as well as several high end skin care lines I still wasn't happy with my dull, blotchy and congested skin. Since I've started going to SKN I've had a few different facials and have made the gradual switch to using most of their facial products line. The facials immediately made my skin feel so much better, moisturized and smooth. I enjoy the calming and peacefulness of the treatment rooms and the professionalism of the staff. I'm sure they're all great but Danielle is my favourite; so knowledgeable, professional, kind and really listens to try and figure out what is best for you. She was able to diagnose and start treating the part of my facial skin I disliked the most right away (melasma discolored skin due to sun/hormones). I am genuinely happy with my skin now. The goal in my mind when I went there was to eventually feel comfortable going without makeup on any given day - mission accomplished! It's no longer something I think about besides when I'm using my products and feeling thankful for them and the hard work they do. I should note one of the things that impressed me the most about SKN was the lack of pressure to buy products. During facials they inquire as to what you use on your skin and appear to try to work with what you've got but suggest a few small changes. I also left my first facial with several samples, which was very helpful as I could see if it was a routine that worked for me (it totally did, very easy). I've also tried their laser hair removal and highly recommend it, minimally painful and again, professional and thorough. Given the quality of the technicians, space, products, service and overall experience I find that their prices are reasonable. They also have an online product store now (pick up or have it delivered) and they seem to have monthly specials on products and services. If you're unhappy with your skin and ready to do something about it please don't wait any longer - just make an appointment. Thanks to the crew at SKN and keep up the great work!

Loved the results of derma pen !!! Smaller pores less texture, more even skin tone. The results…read morewere so great that I wear less makeup regularly. I waited to review because I wanted to see how long results would last!!! I'm super happy and will probably do more derma pen (when my budget allows). The girls there are so warm and friendly, and really take the time to explain the whole process. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!