The Pretty Kitty

I had the best waxing experience at the Pretty Kitty. The receptionist, Erica was nice and very warm. My waxer LeDawn had a beautiful spirit and knows her craft very well. She really made me feel comfortable and the actual waxing was surprisingly painless and quick. I love love love it !!! Go to the Pretty Kitty!!! Ask for LeDawn!!!

Charmaine ! My sweet Charmaine. I am the most sensitive no tolerance for pain person I know. My wax with Charmaine was almost pain free. She was quick and taught me a breathing technique that no one before ever even mentioned prior. The front desk receptionist was very amicable. I will be back for my 3 week wax and of course I requested this wax angel.

Very friendly and welcoming staff. I was able to make a last minute appointment on a Saturday afternoon. The esthetician was very thorough. A Brazilian wax isn’t the most fun experience, but Pretty Kitty makes it as painless as possible.

My experience with the salon unaccommodating. I had driven an hour plus to try the salon out. Upon my arrival to the one in Watching on a Monday only to find the hours on the door reads they were open, but actually closed. I was highly disappointed, so I tried and came out a second time and the shop had to close early due to flooding. So I reached out to the other two branches Hoboken and Montclair salons to see if they would assist me. No courtesy to me even after I explained everything in a whole. Not going to recommend

I love this place! My esthetician Jenna is so sweet, gentle and always makes me feel super comfortable as I’m kind of shy! Also, the receptionist Carol Zakor is a doll! She always greets me with a warm smile and cheery hello, and never forgets to remind you about your appointment :)

had many waxes here. i started with a groupon initially. hard to find parking. waxes are super expensive regular price. also, they would not do a good job. many times i noticed areas they missed.

I have started going there shortly after they opened. I should say that your experience depends on your wax specialist. Unfortunately I fancy the girls that don’t work here anymore. I try to stick to Lisa now but she has good and bad days too. As the girls change often and I don’t know how good different one will be, I just don’t want to throw almost $ 200 in experiment trying to get a better esthetician (I do full leg, full arm and bikini). I like the concept a lot: there is no double dipping of the stick, new wax for every client, they work in gloves. This place has a prime location and I can fit an appointment in my morning of errands.

I had my first ever brazilian with Jen 2 weeks ago and it was such a wonderful experience! Ever since I walked in it was delightful. There was a mishap with the scheduling but Jen was able to fix that and pop me in an open slot within like 15 minutes! The wax was pink & creamy & it was better than I thought it would have been. I feel like the wax being creamy makes a difference. I forgot what it is made of but I did learn that it’s imported from Italy. Jen knows the cues when would be a tough pull & she always notified you accurately when with a count & to breathe. I have definitely recommended it to my girls. And I love the name because my friends call me Kat… I can’t wait to get a shirt lol :)

I can’t even believe I tried to get an appointment. I called at least three times and the girl who answered the phone clearly wanted to be doing other things. She was SO rude! She kept sighing and saying things like uh no we don’t have that time. like okay well what time is available then?! ill continue to go to european wax center a little ways down bloomfield ave.

This place is great! I am a cat fan, so from seeing the sign while driving, I immediately had to check it out.
I’ve been here a handful of times and it’s always a great experience with Renee. She makes me feel comfortable during my Brazilians (as comfortable as you can while your kitty is out) and takes her time. When I complain that it hurts, she is always understanding and encouraging! The place is clean and everyone is always friendly.
Definitely the best place in the Montclair area and ask for Renee!

So I have been blowing off getting waxed because of obvious reasons IT HURTS!!! But I decided to give this place a shot since I work around the corner. I have to say right from the first phone call I was pleased. Carol the receptionist was so friendly and welcoming I was at ease upon arrival.
I was scheduled with Liz. Very friendly and professional. Super quick and yes it hurt a little but not as bad as I thought it would. I’m glad she convinced me to go through with the whole thing when I wanted to chicken out. Lol. I will definitely be coming back to the Pretty Kitty!

OK! I was here today and received the complimentary wax offered for the issues I had the last time. I was with Alyanna. All I can say, is from start to finish, my experience was stellar. It was probably one of the best Brazilian I’ve had.. I am just so happy I gave these guys a shot again. I will most certainly be returning. She took her time, dealt perfectly with all my personal issues (ingrown, not long enough growth in spots) and just made me feel like she was doing her absolute best. Like before, the other staff people were very friendly and I love the products they offer there. Good JOB!!!

This was my first ever Brazilian, and the aesthetician was great and made me feel comfortable, but complained that my hairs were so light that it was hard to see, and I was in a decent amount of pain/​swelling afterward that I didn’t realize she had missed a good amount of hair until I was already home, and the salon was closed. I was leaving the next day for a vacation, so I couldn’t go back and ask them to clean it up completely.
I had no negative reactions and followed the advice I read online to use a brush on the area in a circular motion to ensure you don’t get ingrowns, and that worked like a charm. I have sensitive skin and had no issues to speak of.
I can understand paying the full price of $ 59 for your FIRST EVER wax there, as I did, but I cannot justify going back in the recommended 4 weeks for a follow up wax and still shelling out the full price again. The regrowth I had did not justify that price, and probably would have taken all of 3 minutes to remove. There should be a lower price point if you schedule your next wax within a certain time frame, as there is significantly less for the aesthetician to do.
Basically, I was okay with the service and level of pain, and was psyched to have lighter, less thick hair regrowth, but that result actually made me not want to go back and spend the same amount of money!

For years I went to J. Sisters in Manhattan but The Pretty Kitty opened up around the corner from me and I have had an amazing experience getting my Brazilians there. Thank you for providing excellent service. :)

My first time at Pretty Kitty and I can say that I won’t be back. The place is super clean and the staff is nice. My wax was not a pleasant experience. I got a upper leg wax and I am left with a line of red-​purple dot bruises on both my outer thighs. I noticed that the stinging lasted a long time and it stayed red. It was very rushed — I’ve never been waxed using large cloths and I think that’s what caused the problem. As I was paying I mentioned the redness and they said it would go away. I trusted my gut and only left 15% tip. 30 min later it turned to bruises. Not exactly pretty on my legs.

So I was randomly driving through watching and I saw a sign for «the pretty kitty». Curiosity was killing me. But alas the one in Watchung was not opening until the end of the month.
I was kinda scared because I haven’t waxed with soft wax in years! But lately I noticed I was getting really bad reactions with the hard wax. So I figured why not. Lets give it a chance.
Appointment was made and I made the 45 min trek to Montclair. My clinician was a senior wax specialist and she was very quick and thorough. In under 15 mins she was done and I was amazed that it didn’t hurt at all.
I waited a couple of days to write the review to see if I had any type of reaction and I def didn’t. Def check this place out. Can’t wait until they open up in Montclair.
FYI for everyone complaining about the price of the wax… most nail salons where they double dip and leave you wondering if your privates are still intact charge arnd $ 55. So I would rather go to a reputable place and shell out accordingly. At least you won’t walk out with a venereal disease. Oh and a quick google search helps find you a coupon. I saved 50% off my service.

I have had many Brazilian waxes done at salons all over NY, NJ and FL. The Pretty Kitty in Montclair has done the best job, by far!
My skin is extremely sensitive and I am allergic to hard wax so it can be difficult for me to find a quality salon that uses soft wax that is removed with a strip. The Pretty Kitty’s wax did not irritate my skin at all– there was a bit of redness immediately afterwards but within 20 minutes I was almost back to normal!
My waxer (Gabrielle) was very friendly and thorough. I am sometimes left with random hairs but she made sure I was completely smooth. We also chatted throughout the process so I felt less awkward being half naked with a stranger.
I understand some people think this salon is pricey but if you have sensitive skin and are tired of being irritated or stubbly after being waxed then go here… it is worth every penny!

I went to Pretty Kitty yesterday and I must say, they deserve every star they get. I had a Brazilian wax one other time in my life and it was the WORST experience ever. I felt like the technician’s soul purpose was to cause pain and torture. Years later I found Pretty Kitty and even though I still had my fear of the process, the reviews about their «special wax» drew me in. When I got there, the salon was gorgeous and even though they were short staffed for the day, they still made sure to welcome all of the clients.
THE REAL DEAL:
When I got to the back my nerves were going crazy. My technician, Jennifer, tried to calm me and inform me that it would not be as bad as I was anticipating however, my last experience kept replaying through my head. After the first strip was ripped up, I couldn’t believe it! It was like nothing. I mean, hair is being ripped from your body so of course you are going to feel that, however there was no unnecessary pain or shock. It was so hard to believe! I was actually getting this done and I didn’t feel like a tortured prisoner for beauty. It was amazing! Along with the Brazilian, I also got my underarms and legs done. Jennifer was precise and so professional. She was not letting any lingering hairs think they were gonna get away. The entire process took right under an hour and I felt like a new woman when I walked out the shop. This shop is a blessing to the kitty!

Came here about 2 weeks ago for a Brazilian through a Groupon I purchased for 2 waxings. The salon is beautiful and they have done a great job keeping it clean and up to date. Staff is very friendly and greets you as soon as you walk in.
The Brazilan is fairly quick and my technician was good about removing all the hair. There was a bit of wax that remained, but they give you grapeseed oil to remove this prior to putting on your clothes.
Only drawback is that I just can’t see paying full price, which is $ 59+tip, for a 10 – 15 minute service. This is more than a lot of salons in Manhattan. It is overpriced for a regular Brazilan Wax.

Had a very good experience and will definitely be back. I think I found my new place. The person who took care of me was Jennifer and she was very pleasant and made me comfortable and made sure I was okay throughout the whole process. I see many people who write reviews and say it is painless, however I have not experienced a Brazilian where that is the case, the fact is it is tolerable, some areas are more sensitive than others. She was quick, efficient and thorough and made sure I was clean of hair and wax as well as doing after care.
The place is clean, there is no double dipping and I just liked the overall atmosphere and set up.
No complaints.