Agua De La Vida

Since I arrived from Brazil, I had been looking for a Brasilian Wax in NYC as good as I can find back home (and at a reasonable price!). I found this at Agua. They are fast, gentile, clean and most importantly: they use disposable materials (gloves, mask and sticks).

Came in for a wax while I was visiting a friend in Brooklyn; It’s a chop-​shop, no doubt. Quite small and impersonal but the overall result was good enough. Super fast, inexpensive, and clean.

NO double dipping, fast and consistent.

Horrible.

I got gel mani and pedi from them about 10 days ago– and they are both going strong! I hope they last at least 2 weeks, maybe even 3 weeks? (My fave nail salon in Seoul, Korea gives me a gel mani that lasts me 3 weeks every time.) Anyway everyone was very nice, no complaints service-​wise. Location is extremely convenient, steps from Lorimer station off L line. It’s small but everything is clean and nicely laid out. Nail techs are adequately trained and know what they are doing. I would have given the last star if nail art/​design were available, but alas they are not. Oh well. There is something to be said about simplicity though, and the price is certainly right. Primp and Polish does designs, but they are almost $ 20 more expensive for gel nails, and last time I got gel done from there it chipped less than 2 weeks after! I don’t think that should be happening when I paid $ 50 (tip included) for manicure. Anyway– this place gel mani was $ 25 I believe, which is quite reasonable. Even the über-​crappy place that I wrote a scathing review about charged me $ 30.
To sum it up– great location, good service, well-​trained techs, reasonable price… I shall return. And perhaps try the Brazilian wax too.

My go-​to place for gel mani/​pedi. They always do a good job, and my nails last 3 weeks before I need a touch up. Not necessarily a «fancy» place but it’s clean, the price is right, and they get the job done quickly. Like this place much more than Grand Relax.

Seriously the quickest, most efficient wax in life! Sophia waxed me in 10 minutes or less. I’m a hairy girl and she got it all! And what makes it even better is that it’s just $ 30! Definitely will be returning!

Finally tried this place out last week simply out of laziness. My «cleaning» lady is in the city and I just couldn’t move thanks to the heat and humidity. So, yes, it’s quick and cheap, but there is no technique just crazy pulling all over the place. Hair began growing back uncomfortably within days because they were just broken at the roots not properly pulled. You know what I mean… not a very good wax job. I just won’t be lazy next time and take my ass to the city.

$ 30 Brazilian quick easy and if its your first time they are considerate.

Pros:
They always accommodate last minute appointments.
Friendly staff and good prices.
The wax they use is blue, smooth and great for sensitive skin — also not as painful as the standard wax.
Cons:
Small Space. The wax room on the 2^nd flr is a tiny built-​in room. Really not private at all — kind of awkward since everyone outside can hear everything.

Affordable ($ 17 pedicure), friendly attentive service, clean efficient hygienic service (waxing — gloves, powder, threw out each stick and paper, aloe gel finish!; pedicure– gloves and mask to protect worker :?). So much better than the place I e been going to for years on smith street! I’ll be back.

I’m giving the salon three stars due to it’s size. I’ve gotten mani/pedi’s, wax, and massages here. It’s takes them forever and a day for a regular mani/​pedi, however, that’s my only complaint because my manicure actually last for 5– 7 days. Which is impressive considering I’m in the healthcare field and wash my hands constantly. The gel manicures of course last longer, about 3 weeks or more without any chipping just the annoyance of outgrown nails. I’ve only been coming here for my Brazilian wax so I can’t compare it to other salons. Again the wax room is small but the job is done well.

I went for a brazilian waxing and the girla were super kind and quick. i higly recommend ir.

I go here regularly for brazilian waxing, gel and regular manicures, and pedicures. The wax is well done and a great deal for $ 30. The gel manicures last me two full weeks, their pedicures are thorough and last at least two weeks. They’re super friendly and always offer me water and end services with a little shoulder massage. Best in the neighborhood.

It’s been three years now, and this is still my go-​to spot for Brazilian waxes. I moved to Bed-​Stuy and will make the special trip because I can’t imagine going elsewhere. I usually call an hour or so ahead of time and never have trouble getting an appointment. And appointments are never more than 15 minutes long. Hooray!

I live for places like this.
$ 30 super-​fast Brazilian wax. From what I’ve seen, there are only two women there, and I’ve had both of them do my wax. One lady takes you downstairs and the other does it in the tiny room upstairs. Both are super friendly and quick, and the whole thing takes about 7 minutes tops. Even if there’s a ton of people there when you get there, you’ll be in and out within 20 minutes, most likely, but the norm is less than 15.
I have had some really painful Brazilians, and for some reason the ones I’ve gotten here just do not hurt as much as other ones have. Maybe a different kind of wax? Maybe because it’s so fast? All I know is that they know how to take care of business down there and the women make you feel super comfortable. I accidentally kicked the door open a bit (when you lay down, your feet are right in front of the door) and the lady goes «don’t worry, no one’s here.» So, she and I continued our wonderful waxing adventure with the door a bit ajar, and I was totally cool with it because I feel like we’re all pals.

This place is busy because it’s one of the few nail spots in the hood. I recommend this place for $ 30 brazilians. A bit painful but a monthly must! Sophia and her sister make it as quick and painless as possible. I’ve also gotten shellac French manicures which lasts almost 3 weeks. They’re good depending on who you get. Their attire makes them look a bit sloppy but they’re getting good business regardless. Avoid weekend afternoons as they get extremely packed and wait could be long!

I’ve only ever come here for two things: brazilian waxes and manicures. And I only keep coming back for one of them.
The manicure is just generally dissatisfying — the polish is a little sloppy, doesn’t set well, air bubbles in my topcoat, half-​assed hand massages, failing to clean under my nails, etc etc. The two I’ve gotten here seemed to have deteriorated faster than the norm. In short, nothing to write home about.
The brazilian wax, however, is noteworthy. FASTEST. WAX. EVER. Seriously, this woman does not fuck around. She’s polite, efficient, and pretty thorough, and takes the time to go back and tweeze the strays, as excruciating as that is. My only complaint is her, umm, eye for design isn’t the greatest. I don’t go bald up top, I just like a clean edge, and the times I’ve left the «triangle» shaping up to her (or even just asked her to follow the natural growth line), things have gotten a little wild. But maybe I’m just particular with my pubic hair.
I’ve had about six brazilian waxes here and all in all I haven’t found a better waxing place — right off the L/​G train, very reasonably priced, clean and consistent. Manicures though? You’re on your own.

5 stars for a Brazilian wax. Service was quick; location is right off the Lorimer L stop. This is cleanest wax I’ve gotten, and I didn’t break my wallet. It was only $ 30. I was very nervous for the wax, but the lady was very nice and calmed me down. She did such a thorough job.
Next time I will be coming back from mani/​pedi and eyebrows. It seems like they do everything right.

I have been coming to Agua de la vida for several months now, and I have no complaints!
Yes, the initial reaction when walking in is just as the other reviewers have commented: not the tranquil and beautifully decorated spa that I have been to in the past for waxing. However, the folks here are much friendly than a lot of those other spas.
I can only comments on my waxing experiences, as I have never had other services done here:
1. Very clean.
2. Quick. I typically come with very little time to spare and I am always out in less than 10 minutes.
3. Short wait time. I have never made a reservation and that has never mattered. The longest I have wait longer than 15 minutes for someone to be available.
4. Kind. I remember being terrified my first time in and she was assuring and very helpful.
5. Pain level: standard. A wax is never an experience where I smell roses and see butterflies, but I have never walked out feeling any residual pain. And my skin is sensitive, so it is always irritated for about 24 hours after… but never uncomfortable.
6. Price. A Brazilian wax is $ 30, and if you pay with cash — there is no tax. So I am always sure to have some cash so that I can save that $ 1.40!
Highly recommended for those of you looking for an inexpensive and clean wax in Brooklyn!