Waxing Clinic

I love love love Leslie. She does an amazing job. I have been to her twice and I will definitely be going back. She is expensive and I have made an attempt to find someone as good as her for less the cost. I have not had any luck so far… No one has even come close to being as good.
I will be putting an end to my search and just go back to Leslie. She uses a chocolate wax that is really good for sensitive skin. It is also less painful and works really well. Leslie always talks to you during the wax and it actually helps to take your mind off what is going on. I find her waxing technique less painful and the results are AMAZING!!!
You will not be disappointed with her results. I always feel like a new woman when I leave. I will just suck it up and pay more for perfection.

Leslie did my very first brazilian wax back when she was at a salon in soho and I’ve stuck with her since then (with the exception of a few last-​minute waxing emergencies that compelled me to visit other salons or a local walk-​in place*). She is friendly and professional, and she makes you feel totally comfortable and relaxed** throughout the entire appointment. She’s also efficient but meticulous and won’t rush you out the door, she makes sure the stubborn little leftovers are all cleaned up. The wax she uses is quite painless, even if you haven’t gone for a while and/​or shaved in between.
Her rates are reasonable, especially for a high-​quality wax, she’s accommodating, and the space is clean, private and very calming. They even make you take your shoes off at the door so as to not disrupt the waxing zen!***
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*The last time I had a waxing emergency and went to a nail-​slash-​waxing-​slash-​massage place I ended up scarred, possibly permanently, from overheated wax AND most of these places double-​dip which I didn’t realize was happening until half-​way though, which is disgusting and traumatizing. Never again!
**Like, literally you feel comfortable and relaxed. No qualifiers — not «more comfortable and relaxed than other situations in which a stranger is ripping hairs out of your nether-​regions» or «comfortable and relaxed enough to get through it,» just straight up, comfortable and relaxed.
***Just kidding. I think it’s to not disrupt the meditation zen or acupuncture zen or whatever else they do in the space. I don’t think «waxing zen» is actually a thing.

People were really nice here. not snooty. Went for a promo for eyebrow waxing/shaping.The girl did a pretty excellent job. Think her name was Cee Cee?

Had a great experience. Leslie was very professional and is good at what she does. Can’t think of a single negative thing to say about the experience.
Appointment:
There was no problem making a same day appointment. Called in expecting to go in at least the next day, but she had time for me on the same day.
Pain Factor:
Pain was considerably less than at another waxing place (a place known for speedy and inexpensive waxes), but you can still feel the pain.
Embarrassment Factor?:
FYI: Unlike other places, Leslie doesn’t make you do weird poses in order to do a clean job.
Afterwards:
After the waxing, the hair grew back much slower than after other waxings. Leslie says the difference is that she actually pulls the roots out and doesn’t break the hair like other places. The hair also grew in thinner and more evenly, which is probably due to the same reason.

I’m so sad that other Lifebooker users didn’t get the same experience I did. I had the coupon for two sessions and the first time I made an appointment, she actually penciled me in THAT day which was amazing. And the second time was absolutely no trouble at all.
Leslie is an absolute delight. I can’t describe how friendly she is and how comfortable she makes her clients. She will have a conversation with you that won’t seem forced and like she’s trying to distract you. Leslie definitely put me at ease. She uses a chocolate wax and yes, like any Brazilian, it will hurt. Compared to others, however, this wax works way better, more effective, and lasts longer.
I was pleased with my experience with Leslie and I honestly recommend people come here.
C.

Pros
— Gorgeous modern décor (shared space with a hair salon)
— Clean waxing rooms stocked with baby wipes for clients to use prior to wax (love this!)
— Leslie is professional and great at what she does (had to push out my second appointment since the hair grew in so slowly after the first treatment)
— Calls returned promptly (in my experience anyway) and reminders a day before scheduled appointment are very helpful
Cons
— The Waxing Clinic is a little hard to find
— Rescheduling appointments can be a little tricky as Leslie is usually booked up weeks at a time
I’ve been to Leslie twice courtesy of my Lifebooker coupon for 2 Brazilian waxes. I found her to be very personable and professional and loved the results both times. I was late for my second appointment and although she was clearly annoyed when I called ahead to let her know she managed to squeeze me in between her other appointments shortly after I arrived. My experience with Waxing Clinic has been good so far and I will be going back even sans coupon.

After reading some of the negative reviews, I feel compelled to give a review of my own. And not to discredit those of you who didn’t write a favorable review because I totally understand the frustration. But at the same time I know the anxiety that finding a good «down there» waxer can cause. Wait– did I just say good? What I meant to say was find someone who was personally sent by the heavens to create a waxing experience that would be completely painless. You’d think this would be damn near impossible but that’s because you haven’t been to Leslie yet.
I’ve been going to Leslie since Sept 2011 and typically schedule appts every 6 – 7 weeks. After EVERY SINGLE visit I’ve left feeling like I’m walking on clouds– what is it about knowing you’re clean as a whistle down there that makes you feel that way?- and not even the dirty streets of Chinatown or the annoying tourists can get to me. The entire experience is extremely comfortable, the space is clean and Leslie is so sweet and personable I feel like I’m just chilling talking to a friend. At least I would if I wasn’t half naked with my legs wide open. She’s so good at her work that I don’t even FEEL pain people– I mean seriously, come on.
So although I know writing this review might make it even more difficult for me to schedule appointments, I’m writing it anyway. Because I remember the dark days when I’d spend hours researching different waxing places desperately trying to find the right one and I feel its my civic duty to pay it forward to all my NYC women. You’re welcome! ;)

I really wish Unilocal allowed 0 stars.
I wanted to go here — I really did — because I read good things about this woman on Unilocal.I’ve been trying so hard to find someone to go to consistently that is near my house, good and thorough, flexible and accommodating. THIS IS NOT THAT PLACE.
I bought a deal on Lifebooker and had tried to book an appointment once before. After playing lots of phone tag with this woman, we finally spoke on the phone, and she was completely unable and unwilling to accommodate me. I explained to her my situation — I am a freelancer on photo shoots, I never know the days I am working, and I never know when I’m going to be done with work for the day — and I understand it is not her problem I do not know my schedule. However, it would be in good business for her to try to work with me. I was told to book two weeks in advance if I wanted to ever get in there.
I left it alone until today.
I called her and left a message, which she returned in about an hour. I figured, okay, I need to book two weeks in advance, I can plan for that for once, so I will. The deal I purchased was for two waxes and expires April 1^st, and I was curious to know what would happen to my second wax considering how I had tried in the past and she was unable to accommodate me. She said I’d forfeit my other wax, and when I asked if I could at least book it by April 1^st, she straight up told me to get a refund from Lifebooker! I could hear her smiling over the phone, too, when she said it. As if she is THAT incredible and THAT much of a deal that she doesn’t need my business.
TRUST ME, I DON’T WANT TO GIVE YOU MY BUSINESS.
Listen, bitch. There are mad more waxing places that exist in this city, and they exist without the shitty Long-​Island-​bitch-​with-​a-​smile smug attitude you have. I almost wish that I did get to visit your place of business so I could take a shit on your table.
Maybe you should value your customers more — new, potential ones at that — and realize that your hours are IMPOSSIBLE. You suck so hard.

I got the Lifebooker deal here and I’m pretty sure when i purchased it i was drunk. because the thought of letting someone strip down lady town terrifies me. i certainly wouldn’t purchase a deal like that sober. however, even my drunk self had the brains to check her stats on Unilocal and they looked good, so in i went.
i think if i could give some comparison to my level of terror, the previous week, i had some microsurgery done in which my dermatologist excised two finger-​lengths worth of meat out of my back and stomach. i watched her calmly as she dug in with really sharp looking scissors, blotted my stomach and pulled away blood-​saturated gauze and asked for latisse samples. my terror level was nothing compared to my appointment with leslie. my heart was pounding. i dreaded it all day.
when i got there, leslie listened to my terrified babble about how this was my first time, she needed to be gentle with me, i’ve never gone this far with anyone before, etc etc and reassured me. i’m sure she gets blathering idiots like me all the time. in fact she told me she had a lot of first timers that day and everyone came out a-​okay.
leslie had me hop on the table and just… went to work. that hard chocolate wax is amazing. leslie never double dips sticks, she is quick, she is good at distracting, and totally calls you out if you fake a wince or Unilocal.i expected swelling and pain afterwards, but… nothing. only one stray and it was like hiding in a crack. ONE STRAY. pretty damn good for my first time. oh! AND i was out in 15 minutes.
and now i’m a believer. i would gladly pay the $ 60.
also to address some of the other issues here – i didn’t wait at ALL. the salon staff brought me water. she didn’t forget my name. i was taken to the correct person. everyone was super great.

My second wax experience and it was amazing. Complete with baby wipes to clean oneself and a stress ball this was as pleasant as a wax can be. The chocolate wax was not as painful as another place I had gone to before. She was quick and efficient. Without a coupon you are looking to spend 60 $ for a brazilian wax here.

If I could give a 0 star rating, I would. My horrible experience last night has prompted me to write a review– admittedly something I rarely do. I had bought a Lifebooker deal for the Waxing Clinic. After playing phone tag with the owner for a couple of weeks, I finally made an appointment– for February 15^th yesterday. I made this appointment almost 3 weeks in advance by the way. I got there yesterday and the greeter told me she wasn’t ready for my 6:30 appointment– fine.
I waited a half hour. She finally comes out and says I’m not in her book. I waited a half hour just for her to tell me she didn’t even have me down! Then, she has the nerve to say «I’ll take you anyway.» as if she’s doing me a favor, and proceeds to take a DIFFERENT girl in who had a 7:00 appointment! REALLY? I’m supposed to wait an HOUR when I had an appointment because SHE was careless.
Also, the greeter forgot my name so many times (at least FOUR!!!) that it just highlighted the lack of professionalism at this place.
I’ve contacted Lifebooker for my money back because this place is a joke. Save yourself the trouble and go elsewhere.

Leslie was amazing and worked quickly and efficiently while still managing to create interesting conversation.
She uses the hard wax so it is much less painful than waxing with muslin fabric.
Overall great experience!

The best was that I have everl had!!!
The place is clean and is located inside a hair salon. they use organic hard was, that was almost painless.
I bought a lifebooker deal and Leslie was the nicest person ever .
I got an appointment relatively easy and the only negative is that it took a little longer to get things done, but I would go back !!!
highly recommend it.

Leslie is very efficient, meticulous and friendly. She uses a chocolate hardwax method and it was one of the least painful Brazilian waxes I ever had… partly because of her technique, and partly because she does a great job of distracting you while she is working. The end result was the best Brazilian I have ever had… and not a stray hair in sight. I would go back again.

I’m totally a hard wax convert! Purchased a lifebooker deal and went to visit Leslie during lunch yesterday:
1. She’s very efficient; I was in and out in under 25 min. For some reason I’d assumed that it would take longer (perhaps waiting for the wax to harden?), but clearly that’s not the case.
2. Grimace-​free waxing, huzzah! Granted, I have a fairly high pain tolerance, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t notice when there’s a conspicuous lack of pain. Torn and inflamed skin is a thing of the past and I’m not going to miss it.
3. She’s so good at keeping you distracted from the task at hand. I literally didn’t realize that we were done, and kept talking for a good 5 min before I realized that she had stopped and was politely letting me prattle on.
+ I love the ambiance of Enve Salon — lots of light and indeed very «zen» as their website asserts.
Only downside is that Leslie clearly has a legion of fans and is consistently booked; I don’t think she’s had an appt available after 5 pm for the past 2 wks, so make sure to book well in advance if you need to get a wax in before a trip or event.

I’ve been seeing Leslie for over a year when she was at a previous salon. She is hands down the best Brazilian waxer I’ve ever met! She is super quick and relatively (I mean c’mon, it’s gonna hurt) painless. She’s also got a great personality so she distracts you with her charm and wit. Her prices are incredibly reasonable as well so really you can’t go wrong here. Stop reading this review and call for an appointment already.

I luv Leslie! The chocolate hard wax was painless and she makes u feel so comfortable. I highly recommend her.

I had a brazilian wax done a month ago and it was well done. I recommended her to my friends because I think she did a great job. I am scheduled to go back and I don’t think I would want a brazilian from anyone else because she makes it seem so easy. So if you are looking for a place to go for any kind of waxing go here.

HOLY BRAZILIAN BATMAN!
Never in my life did I think I would ever use the word «pleasant» to describe a waxing, especially of the brazilian kind. But that is in fact exactly what this experience was.
Convenience and location, not so pleasant, but completely overlookable (made that one up) once you get inside.
Clean, fast and as painless as it gets. This, my bare bottom friends, is what they call a hidden gem.

I’ve been getting my bikini waxed for over 20 years… so I know what’s going on out there!!!
The reason I’m even writing this is because i was/​am more than 100% satisfied with the wax (brazilian this time to be specific) that i got from Leslie.
Not only is her wax really good (something natural feeling), she is really cool and her environment is very of chill, like i didn’t want to leave when she was done :)
The message here is: I would have loved for Unilocal to have been around when I began looking for my waxing spot… so here I am trying to do you a solid and spread the word! LESLIE AT THE WAXING CLINIC IS THE PLACE TO BE!!!