Seattle Sugar Bar

This was a great experience. From making the appointment to the finish results. Having never had a sugaring before this was a phenomenal experience.

Wow Anette was amazing and my Brazilian wax was exactly what I needed. I had never had sugar waxing before, and having someone experienced in this process was perfect. It was much less painful than regular waxing, it didn’t rip my skin at all. I did a full body airbrush spray tan directly following and I love my results. I would definitely go here again — fantastic products and great service. Keep it up!

I’m not sure how you reply to the owners comments so I’ll just add to my review here. 1^st off let me start by saying how extremely disappointed I am at the fact that you assume I don’t/didn’t understand the need for a cancellation policy. As I said in my review, it was understandable. However, what I don’t understand is how you were open enough to tell me that I had to forfeit one of my services for being late but not that I would be charged $ 50 as well. After all, the policy that I signed stated both, right? Mighty convent how you saw fit to verbalized only one. In addition, the person who rung me out STILL did not explain the charges, but he sure didn’t hesitate to ask if I wanted to leave a tip. Despite being overcharged, I still left a 20% tip.
Let me offer you a bit of business advice. The last thing you want to do is blame a customer for your obvious break down in communication. In the customer service business, you always want to try to see things from the customer’s prospective. The fact of the matter is you are a great at what you do. However, that is only half the battle when you are dealing with the general public. People want to feel like their business (money) is appreciated. Quite frankly, I’m happy with the results of my services, yet extremely disappointed in the way I was treated. Which, for me, is enough for me to take my little coins elsewhere.

I’ve gotten waxed several times with results that have left me unhappy. I decided to try sugaring as a different option, and I have to say, I’ll do it from now on. Annette is wonderful, within minutes it felt like I was talking with my best friend, and the conversation flowed so well, I barely paid attention to the hair removal. It was actually a lot of fun, something I never thought I’d say about hair removal. And, having gotten the Brazilian, I am baby smooth, which is so nice. She even showed me what she was doing and her technique. One of the great things is I walked out with a referral to a tattoo artist to get my tattoo fixed, and a lawyer for a legal issue I’m having. It was an amazing experience.

Annette is a rock star! It’s always a little nerve-​wracking trying a new place, especially for such a personal appointment, but I felt at ease as soon as I walked through the door! I appreciate how real Annette is and her humor helped ease any nerves. I’ve already made two follow up appointments and recommended her to a few friends. :)

Annette is AMAZING!!! Really polite knowledgable about the sugaring process. I’ve been having really bad razor bumps from shaving, then I started going to Annette and I haven’t had any outbreaks what so ever. Defiantly worth every penny

I’ve been to Seattle Sugar Bar a couple times now, as I was constantly looking for a place that solely focused on hair removal as opposed to being an additional service offered by a spa or nail salon. And I found it right in Tacoma!
Annette’s specially designated sugaring room feels less like the almost-​clinical setting of some waxing locations — it’s a relaxing, colorful room that’s also warm and comfortable. She chats with you during the sugaring process, making something that can be immensely painful for some people (and frankly, awkward, depending on what area you’re getting waxed) into a quick and breezy session (I didn’t say it wouldn’t be painful!).
I imagine I’ll be back in the future for either my arms or legs, which I’ve never had done before, but in the meantime, rest assured that your nether regions won’t be screaming in pain!

Wow! Annette could not possibly be any more fantastic! She is so warm and welcoming! I went in feeling nervous, and she immediately put me at ease, like we were long time friends. She has a real passion for sugaring and her extensive knowledge of her craft and it’s history made this an exceptionally positive experience for me. I will be a loyal customer for life!

I go with my girlfriend to get her sugar done and Annette the owner is really nice. It’s not like any type of waxing place. It’s pretty chill there. I would recommend anyone’s girlfriend there if they are getting waxed anyways.

Even after moving away, I would wait until I could return to Seattle Sugar Bar to get «sugared.» I simply have found the best sugarist on earth and she is at Seattle Sugar Bar in Tacoma, WA. Annette has a meticulous style, a warm loving spirit, a wicked awesome sense of humor, and a calm confidence in her work. And rightly so! She is fast, gentle, and thorough.

Best sugaring/​waxing experience! Annette makes what could be an uncomfortable experience into a pleasant easy going experience. She’s quick and efficient too! Don’t write off sugaring until you’ve gone to Annette!

I used to wax consistently for a period of about three years. And for the last year since we’ve moved, I’ve been unable to find a suitable hair removal technician to deal with the fine hair that’s been the end result of devoted years of waxing.
I decided to give sugaring a try and it’s worked! Not only did it get those fine hairs out, but I did not have any redness immediately or in the days after my appointment. I almost always had a few areas of redness from waxing, just due to the heat, no matter the waxing part itself.
Annette is also just an awesome person to talk with, putting you ease straight away and explaining the process. I was so impressed. I converted my single service into a package deal and will be back. This is a keeper!

This was absolutely my best hair removal experience to date! I have the worlds most sensitive skin ever. This sugaring appointment with Annette left my skin with the least irritation I have ever seen. She got all of my hair, and It was almost painless. Just slight stinging with a few of the more sensitive areas, WAY better than waxing! I actually couldn’t believe it! She was so sweet, and made me feel really comfortable. I get really nervous, and she set me right at ease. The place was clean, is a small operation (which I prefer) and was very pleasant! I would recommend to all my friends… And actually already have!

Only place I can have hair removal done! Annette the owner and artist makes you feel at ease by taking you into 1 of her 2 themed rooms and great personality. Than once she goes to work you fall in love with her technique! She is great at helping relieve stress to on days when you need a good chat and some great sugaring! I would recommend to everyone and anyone!

Super kind and easy to talk to, plus dexter (her chihuahua) was super cute and friendly.
I’ve gotten brazilian waxes from multiple different places across the US and this one was less painful, which is awesome when dealing with your private areas! I went to a few places in Tacoma and she has been my favorite so I’ll definitely be back.

Love this place. Annette is awesome. She’s always friendly, and she is SPEEDY. I’m in and out and back to the rest of my day, with only a teeny bit of pain lol. I also love how easily I can book online. I haven’t gone anywhere else since discovering the sugar bar. Definitely a must!

Very professional, establishment was very clean, staff is very friendly.
I highly recommend this place to anyone, especially if it’s your first time getting hair removal.
Was a lot faster than regular waxing too!

I downloaded Unilocal just to write this review!
I would recommend Seattle Sugar Bar to anyone, especially if it’s your first time! They are really professional and make you feel welcome and comfortable. I was in and out, in about 20 minutes! She really tried to make my experience as painless as possible :) thank you! I will definitely be going back!

I was a first timer and now will be a returning customer. Annette explained the process and made me feel welcome, let’s face it getting waxed is never comfortable for a lot of us. Sugaring is definitely a different experience than regular waxing. My skin wasn’t as angry as normal and was so soft. If you are on the fence try it. It’s worth the 45 minute drive for me!

This was my first time sugaring and Annette was amazing! She squeezed me into her schedule on really short notice and was nothing but wonderful and a joy to talk with.
I have to say, I was nervous about getting sugared, waxing has never worked for my sensitive skin. And it’s only my second time waxing/​removing completely for a bikini/​Brazilian. But this was a dream! My skin feels healthier than ever before thanks to the exfoliation of the sugar!
I can’t wait to go back and see Annette, she made me feel very comfortable and explained everything so well.

I have been to at least 10 different sugarists and Annette is top-​notch.
I get brazilians and am always happy with my results. The session is done so quickly and accurately each time I’m surprised she’s already done.
People’s attitudes and overall demeanor have a huge impact on the vibe of any business. I definitely not only give the service of the salon 5 stars, but the vibe as well. Very friendly and outgoing.
Thank you! I’ll be back ;)

Done in 10 minutes-​ish. Almost painless. It was done while I was texting a friend and chatting with Annette as if we were hanging out and not sugaring. I’ve tried waxing with a professional before, I’ve tried sugar waxing down there at home so I was expecting it’s going to hurt real bad especially since it’s a day before that time of the month, even if I took Ibuprofen before (it helps reduce the inflammation and swelling). It turned out to be almost pain-​free and the most relaxing session I had.
Annette is very professional of her work, letting me know that she doesn’t use her glove twice when she’s changing the wax and everything. I checked the work after I got home. It doesn’t look red at all as if it’s always been like this. She missed a couple of hairs here and there but not too much and most of them are very short or very soft hair so it’s not something I couldn’t tweeze myself. For the quick, clean, and almost pain-​free sugaring, I would definitely recommend her. She sent me off with a free hug too. lol

Annette was awesome! She made it much easier and comfortable. I wish I knew her earlier.

Love the vibe, love «Dexter,» and Annette was friendly and professional. She made the process easy and quick and afterwards my skin has never felt so smooth. I will be returning!

I have been coming here for over year and recommend it to all my friends and coworkers! Annette creates a comfortable and fun atmosphere that keeps you at ease. It is an awesome place to go for not just a sugar but for an experience with someone who is extremely passionate and excited about their job!
Thanks Seattle Sugar Bar :)

Excellent experience! The owner Annette was the nicest and most friendly woman. She was easy to talk to and I asked a ton of questions and she was delighted to answer each one. She even stated while I was at my appointment how important sugaring is to her. She said she goes to sleep and wakes up thinking about it because it’s her passion. I know I chose the right place when I hear the person say that. It was my first time getting sugared and I would have to say the experience was better than I had hoped because of the place I went! Minimal pain and discomfort, only sore for the first day and didn’t leave any redness or irritation.
Nicely decorated and calm climate. Highly recommended establishment. A++ service.

Been a customer of Annette’s for a while now and I’ll continue seeing her while in Washington and sugaring when needed. You can book online or on the phone. Men and women welcomed. Friendly gals! And beautiful! My first time sugaring was here and the results are better than any type of waxing (tried both hard and soft). Hair grows back much slower and thinner than waxing and it’s much easier to catch any stragglers. No harsh rashes or ingrowns unless you decide to do some sweaty activity within 24 hours. I feel like every time I get sugared I want to end the day in the bath tub with a brown sugar body scrub and glass of champagne. Job well done! I leave here feeling sexy every time.

The owner left a comment below stating they do not shape brows they clean them up. I did not state in my review that she shaped my eyebrows so the comment posted doesn’t make sense. I said she did a terrible job waxing, period. I came in there with super thick eyebrows (hadn’t touched them with tweezers or wax in months) and they came out super thin. They need to take responsibility instead of trying to passively say they didn’t do anything wrong. Plus they didn’t even mention the terrible job on the lip… don’t have excuses for that? My current waxer does it monthly and like I stated before it had been a couple months since I saw her so all hair should have been grown out.
Sometimes its nice to hear an apology instead of making up lame excuses. And just to throw this out there you see a lot of positive reviews so obviously you are doing something right. Learning to accept negative reviews helps you and your business grow. You should learn from it instead of making up excuses.

A recent transplant from the south, I had been waxing faithfully every few weeks — but had never heard of sugaring. I got on Unilocal (after a few desperate months) and found Sheena at Seattle Sugar Bar. I made an appointment for October 1.
The salon is located in a fun, upscale area of Tacoma. It is clean and delightful, with bright candy colors and fun decorations. Sheena herself is personable and genuine, setting you instantly at ease and lending instant credibility. This woman knows her stuff! She answered all my questions, we exchanged life stories — it may be too much for some, but I’ve always thought that if someone is working on your most intimate areas, you should be able to talk to them about anything.
And the results… with waxing, I was plagued with ingrowns, my skin was irritated and angry, and I needed to repeat the painful process every few weeks. I am going back today, but I could probably wait another two weeks. My skin has never looked so good, and there is almost no hair! I’m a believer, and I’ll recommend Sheena’s work all day long.