Kai Spa

Great spot. Look it never feels good to pour hot wax on your face and then rip it off but Amanda and her colleagues do a great job and shape the eyebrows nicely. Appointments are easy to get on the weekend as long as you plan ahead a little.

I’ve been seeing Traci for all my waxing needs for more than 10 years. She’s fast, efficient, and meticulous. The room is always clean and the environment relaxing. She does a great job with brows and even better with the bikini area. She can do a Brazilian wax in about 8 minutes, and her technique is flawless. The self-​adhesive wax she uses is not harsh on the skin, and she’s so laser fast you forget to scream. I’ve referred several friends/​family to Kai Spa because of her.
I also get manicures and pedicures with Helen and Christie. If they aren’t available, you can’t go wrong with whomever is. All these ladies do a thorough job, their sanitation/​sterilization practices are on par, they communicate easily, and all are equally as pleasant and sweet.

Amanda is fantastic– very professional and friendly. The underarm wax was not nearly as painful as the Internet made me think it’d be and her calming demeanor only made the whole experience more tolerable.
I only mark four stars because I just wish they were actually open as late as they say they are. It makes sense that employees would want to leave as soon as they are done with appointments– I’d want to go home too! But even though their hours say open until 7, I haven’t been able to get a weekday appointment later than 5:15.

WORST WAX EVER!!!
I have had many Brazilian waxes before, and this was bar none the most painful, aweful experience i have ever had. The manager who did my wax double dipped the wooden stick into the wax. UNSANITARY!!! She never wiped me down with alcohol before or after! EEKK!!! She started to wax and the wax stripes broke off so no clean removal. just slow painful pulls. She told me it was b/​c i shaved and did not wax for a while. That is not true. I have been waxed many times and never had that problem. I have a very high pain tolerance and almost couldn’t take it. I should have spoken up.
It gets worse. i get home and shower immediately and notice that some hair was left behind. in that hard to reach area. That just blew it for me. I called and asked for a refund to which she said no. She claimed that she did her job and has never had a complaint before me. I told her, yes you did do your job. It was just aweful, so i want my money back. She refused and maintained that she did her job and it was my fault for shaving. she said that she has done this for 14 years and i was taking advantage of her. Can you believe that?! I told her to stop arguing with me and to let me talk. She hung up on me.
Lucky I called my CC company and told them to not approve the charge. She will not get my money.

When I moved to Houston a year ago, I was really worried about finding a good waxer. Amanda is truly the best. She’s quick and gets it done! This salon also uses ‘hard’ wax, so it doesn’t pull on your skin, which makes it less painful. If your looking for a great waxer at a clean salon, I highly recommend this place.

I always feel at home here. The staff makes sure that everyone who walks thru the door feel welcome. Their attention to detail is amazing. The prices are a bit more than I normally spend on a mani/​pedi, but I love splurging here. I really like Christy, she does a great job.

I have been to Kai for waxes, pedicures and a facial. Here’s the scoop:
Amanda is the best waxer in town. I realize this is a bold statement and I admit I haven’t been to every single person in town but she is that good. She’s quick, minimizes the pain and is so friendly.
The pedicures are fantastic. When I really want to treat myself, I come here. It’s more expensive than your average pedicure, but it’s worth it. They really take their time with you and they are very hygienic.
The only thing I won’t come back for regularly is a facial. Don’t get me wrong, it was very good, but they are priced more like a full service spa. If I’m going to pay that much for a facial, i want a bathrobe and a steam room!

I have been going here for my brazillian waxing since I moved to Houston and it’s great! I have had three different women work on me (because I always wait until the last minute and book whomever is available that day). All of the ladies are quick and thorough. I’m generally in and out in under fifteen minutes! I recently had Helen and she was fabulous — she was fast but really got every last hair, which I greatly appreciate! Kai Spa is a nice, clean facility and it isn’t too pricey.

Why I love going to Amanda @ Kai Spa:
1. She came highly recommended by a trusted friend
2. She is VERY good at what she does, and makes the waxing process much easier to bear (there’s no escaping the pain, but she definitely minimizes it by being quick and efficient)
3. She is super nice and puts you at ease
4. Her price is 40% less than many other popular spas, but she is at least 50% more awesome than them =) So you are getting a great deal!

Here are some things that I love about Kai Spa: It is a family run business; the staff is always professional an friendly; refreshments are available when you walk in; the atmosphere is clean and inviting.
I’ve been going to Tracy for almost 1 year now for my waxing needs. She always does a good job and is very sweet. I find that the wax prices here are a little lower compared to other salons in the area. I would reccomend Tracy to any of my friends! Making an appointment is always reccomended so you don’t have to wait!

I desperately needed an eyebrow wax before my recent vacation, and with a hectic work schedule, I didn’t have much time to compare options. Kai Spa won out due to its extended weekday evening hours (until 7 PM) and its proximity to my house.
This is definitely an upscale establishment. I’ll admit, sitting in the waiting area, I felt like straight up Upper Kirby riff raff amongst the well-​maintained ladies who lunch of River Oaks. My own class anxieties aside, it’s clean, sanitary, and the staff is friendly.
I highly recommend Helen — she did an excellent job. It’s by far the most expensive eyebrow wax I’ve ever had — $ 25 — but the results were so impressive I think I’ll be making a return trip. They do accept walk-​ins, but I recommend making an appointment to ensure that they have a waxing specialist available.