Uni K Wax

Ladies — If you’re looking for Carmen she is now at Natura!!! I just saw her yesterday for a Brazilian and she is as fabulous as ever!!! Soooo happy!!!

Considering I’m a fan of neither pencil-​thin eyebrows nor incredibly irritated skin, I would never recommend this place. I’ll give it two stars because it was very clean and conveniently-​located for a UCSD student, plus the prices aren’t awful.
That being said, I asked the scary-​looking and sullen technician to clean up and shape my wild ethnic eyebrows, and left the establishment looking as if I’d pencilled on my eyebrows. I suppose they were shaped fairly well, what little hair was left.
Even worse, I filled out on the new patient form that I have sensitive skin. Because I do. Yet, even during the process, I knew that the technician was not paying much heed to this fact. She kept applying and waxing to the same spot, over and over. Overall, she probably did every part of my upper lip 8 – 10 times. I woke up the next morning looking as if I’d shaved the area with a dull razor, complete with bumps and red, inflamed skin.
Now I get my eyebrows done at Beauty by Dolly down on Miramar, which is less convenient, but just as cheap, not to mention quicker and more consistent.

In my undergrad years at UCSD, I’ve been loyal to UniK.Wax. I never requested anyone because everyone there is amazing. They all do have different techniques, some faster some slower, but either way, I leave completely satisfied. I love how they take walk-​ins but I do suggest making an appointment online because you can earn points on your card.
Carmen is extremely fast and friendly and I suggest her for first timers. (If you’re nervous, don’t worry! Let her know! Talking through it is part of the process!)
Their prices have raised from when I first started going but I guess that would’ve happened sooner or later. Now I’m back in LA and have to find somewhere new that I trust. Booo!

Two of the girls I work with recommended that I check this place out and so I made an appointment with Carmen and went in today a 10% off card my friend gave me.
The place is immaculate and everyone was very nice and professional. The service hurt SO MUCH LESS than the waxing I’ve had in the past. I am used to the technician applying hot wax, putting on a strip, and ripping off the strip. At Uni K they apply wax, let it dry, and then rip the wax itself. It is just as effective and actually left my skin much less irritated afterwards.
What really makes me a fan is the affordability and speed of service. I love that I can make a quick appointment online and don’t need to book a month in advance.
I will definitely tell my friends about this place, and I recommend Carmen to everyone as well!

I have been going to Unik since summer ’10 and so far this has been one of the best waxing places I’ve gone too.
I’m a UCSD student, so the prices are comparatively cheaper than other places I have gone too.
I always schedule my waxes with Carmen. She is the best! She is really warm and friendly and she does a great job waxing.

A friend got her eyebrows waxed here a year ago and warned me not to go. I should’ve listened to her, but desperation got the best of me, so I made a same-​day appointment to get waxed at Uni K Wax.
Upon arriving there, I had this really strong gut feeling that I should walk out. =\ That’s never a good sign. I don’t expect a spa, but this place is extremely cold and sterile. It’s worse than what most people stereotype dental offices to be, which really sucks coming from me because I WORK in a dental office. The man who answered the phone, the receptionist, AND my waxer were neither warm nor friendly, which was a major turn-​off for me.
Waxes here are cheap enough, but make sure you confirm the price before getting waxed (with both the receptionist AND waxer) just to make sure you don’t get any additional add-​ons. And just like everyone said, the wax is painless (seriously, as painless as a wax can get).
Btw, I know a lot of people say that Uni K Wax uses new waxes for everyone, but I don’t really trust them. My wax didn’t look like it was brand new (unless they like. pour it into a metal container? There was wax on the sides! =\), they double dipped the sticks repeatedly, and there was still leftover wax by the time I was done.
Bottom line, it’s cheap, but you DEFINITELY get what you pay for in terms of service. Avoid Uni K Wax if you can, but if the pain (less) factor and convenience are a big deal to you, then feel free to try your luck here. I’m sure there are worse places out there…

I really like this place! The facility is immaculute and the Reina is amazing! She is excellent and super friendly. She keeps the conversation flowing and it really helps make the appointment go quick and somewhat pain-​free. Its like when they distract you before giving you shots (: works for me. I highly recommend Reina to everyone.
Since Uni.K.wax is the only local facility that uses hard wax (that I’m aware of), and has considerably reasonable prices they are very busy! Book online, super convenient.

Ok, so here’s the update. I scheduled myself an appointment for last week. On my way there they called to let me know my waxer was running late and if that was ok, and that my appt would be pushed back a few minutes. Sure, no problem, the weather was taking a turn for the worse so I understood. As I was sitting in the waiting room, I saw the owner or manager come in and asked if I could speak with him.
We went into his office and I told him about my appointment, the email and never receiving a reply. He said he remembered my email and that it was his wife that handled these matters and she had been out sick. (could be plausible) We discussed my appointment and comped that day’s appointment to make up for the prior (unhappy) one. I was happy that the matter had been resolved. I like the place and the people there, they are affordable and conveniently close. I didn’t want to stop going because of this one bad appointment. So all is status quo again.
Side notes: I do wish
1: they would put the tables in the middle or at an angle so that the waxer can approach you from both sides. Since they can only get at you on one side, I’m finding that the «final result» is uneven, more times than not. Kitty does not like that.
2: The first room is right on the other side of the wall of the waiting room, which leaves little privacy comfort, if you talk loud or (heaven forbid) scream, they can hear you. It’s a little awkward.
3: Check the temperatures of the wax a little more often, sometimes it heats up too much and when you tell them this they will turn it down, but it takes time for it to cool a little and then the rest of the appt is rushed.
4: Please give me the mirror before you decide the appt is over so I can check and make sure that I am happy with the results, i.e. stray hairs left behind, unevenness, etc.

I used to go to Pretty Kitty in PB, but their service has declined and the cost has risen, which to me, equals sucks. I found out about Uni-​K Wax in UTC, and I am so glad I did. They use a different kind of wax (no cloth strips involved) that pulls the hair from the actual root way below the skin line, which means the hair takes weeks longer to grow back — as opposed to after a wax at Pretty Kitty, the hair was growing back after only two days! And the price is the best part — only $ 27 for a full brazilian! So much better than the $ 50+ I was paying at that other place.
This place will now be my go-​to place for any waxing needs.

Best waxing salon ever. The salon is extremely clean and brightly lit so it has a great feel and the staff are super friendly. The wax is great and really doesn’t hurt much (as painless as hair removal can be, really). They have an awesome points system that really saves you money if you go regularly. I’m almost reluctant to say, but Natalia is my favorite! She always does a fabulous job! Did i mention this place is cheap too!

I used to go to Pretty Kitty to get my Brazilian wax, but it is ridiculously expensive and kind of snobby in my opinion. I also tried Maryam’s in La Jolla, but I remember the layout being awkward, with the waxing «room» right next to waiting room — it didn’t feel separated enough (also, my skin got irritated after her Brazilian wax).
My friend recommended Uni. K and it’s wonderful! It is super convenient for me as a UCSD student. The price for the «full bikini» (their term for a Brazilian wax) is reasonable, and I’ve found that I only need a «front,» not a «back» — no one can see the hairs in the back, so I didn’t care.
In addition to the reasonable price and convenient location, I love their eco-​friendly philosophy! Their wax is biodegradable and made of pine resin, aloe vera, and essential oils; they use metal, reusable containers that are perfectly-​sized so that the entirety of the wax is used by the end of the appointment and they don’t need to throw the rest out; and they do not use cloth strips — instead they apply the wax directly to the hair, thus reducing waste. Though admittedly it takes longer this way than using strips of cloth, it somehow resulted in the least-​painful wax I’ve ever had! And I didn’t mind that it took longer than I’m used to, because my esthetician, Ashley, was very thorough, which I appreciated. And she was nice! The whole atmosphere was soothing, and everyone I encountered was so friendly.
(Side note: I don’t know the reason why, but my Uni. K wax has stayed smooth more than a week after I’ve gotten it. My Pretty Kitty wax became prickly around 2 days after I had it done. Again, not sure why the Uni. K wax has remained smooth, and the Pretty Kitty wax did not last as long, but I thought it was worth noting.)
In summary: convenient location, reasonable prices, great eco-​friendly attitude, and excellent customer service. I honestly cannot think of anything bad to say about them!

I’ve tried three waxing places in SD.
Brazilia sucked. I actually started bleeding — don’t get me started on the ingrown hairs that grew later.
Pretty Kitty in PB was amazing. It was my first waxing experience. The lady was super nice and super patient (I sort of hollered when she yanked the first piece of cloth). However, her prices are so exorbitant, there’s no way I can go see her regularly.
Uni K. Wax is perfectly in the middle. Their prices are decent. i wish they hadn’t raised their prices. The first time I went there, they even gave my wax for free! I vaguely remember prices being like $ 23 for a full front, but now it’s $ 27. :(But it’s still in my price range, so Uni K. Wax it is!

I had tried many places to get waxed and this place is my favorite. The staff is very polite, the facility is VERY clean, the price is affordable, and they use new wax between customers.
I come here to get a full bikini ($ 25) and underarms ($ 13)! When I make an appointment I always request Natalia; she is one of the better esthetician that I had here.

I scheduled a full Brazilian wax. I had to reschedule the day of for an earlier time and they were very accommodating. The person that rescheduled me was not the same person I had originally talked to. I think they hired new people. The esthetician was not the same person I had before either. She came in the room and asked, «you wanted a full, front and back, right?». I said yes. I had gotten a full here before and they only did the front. But I went to a different place over the holidays were a «full» did include the back so I didn’t think anything of it. I thought maybe it depended on the esthetician.
When I was changing in the room, I can hear my esthetician and the receptionist talking in spanish. I’m asian and can speak my language but I hate it when people speak their foreign language in a business setting. I just think its rude especially when there are clients around. But I didn’t consider this in the rating. just though I’d mention it.
My esthetician gave me a very clean wax. I can’t say it was the best experience, however. When it came time to paying, my total was $ 43? That was a complete shock considering I was only expecting to pay $ 25 plus tip.
I scheduled for a full. Just give me what I asked for. If a full only means the front, don’t slip the back in like its nothing. And I really don’t think another 2 strips of wax is worth $ 18.

After running 10 minutes late on my appointment due to the rain, I was immediately greeted by the receptionist. She called for my esthetician to meet me. I apologize for my tardiness and explain to my esthetician that we can remove one of my services due to the shortness of time. My esthetician assured me that there was plenty of time and not to worry. *sigh of relief*
My esthetician Sandra was a true professional. She makes you feel as ease even in my most uncomfortable positions. I love how detailed she is about her job. She goes over each area with a pair of tweezers to ensure that she did not miss any dark hairs. She was very quick and painless. And in less then 30 minutes I was out the door.
Uni K Wax is my go to place for all my waxing needs. Their facilities are very clean. The prices are reasonable. I usually frequent the office in Miami, so it is nice to get the same great service closer to home.

I have difficult brows since I have fine hair and they grow out long. I saw all the great reviews for this place, so I thought, eh, why not? It was a total mistake, because the woman who waxed my brows waxed a hole out of my left one. Some wax must have got caught in my hair and she ripped it off with the peripheral hairs. I had to cover up that spot for 6 months.
Need a good brow shaping? Go to Joelle’s at UTC Mall or ask for Sarah at Le Wax Boutique. Both places have done a great job without ripping any hair out that should remain on my face.

Definitely not your typical waxing place! I went to this place for the first time a month ago and loved it! I was unsure at first because of the hard herbal wax that they use, but it was definitely a pleasant experience.
I loved my esthetician. She was awesome and totally caught my need for conversation while she was working on me. It definitely calmed my nerves :)
As far as the cost, this was the cheapest place that provided a great service.
Oh, and did I mention… there’s a coupon on their website for 25% off any service?
You’re welcome!
MUSTS:
— Super Clean Environment
— Customer Service was awesome!
— 25% OFF Coupon
— If you’re afraid of pain, take some Advil an hour beforehand
— Go all out, get your whole cha-​cha waxed!
BUSTS:
— Clean your junk before you go please. Uhh, why didn’t they have wipes there??! Who waxes unclean pookies? eckkk wash up in the restroom like I did!

Ladies,
This is the best priced wax you’ll find in San Diego! Convenient La Jolla location with plenty of parking. Clean facilities.
There was one horrible staff member but they got rid of her, thank the Lord! So this place now gets 4 stars from me.
Improvement suggestions? Bigger venue with showers would be nice. Most times little bits of wax are left behind that make it uncomfortable to leave straight from there and enjoy the rest of your day. Tip: Plan to head home afterward and shower all of the hard wax off in hot, hot water, then go enjoy your day.
Also they don’t sell any no-​scream cream, which I do think makes a difference. I usually head to REVIVE in Mission Valley first to buy the cream, take 4 Advil and then go get my wax — but my skin is über sensitive so you may not need to go to that extreme.
I highly recommend this place for bikini & brazilian waxes which usually run you less than $ 20 — $ 25! For a silky summer look, go for arms, legs, bikini and underarms for about $ 65. That many services would usually run you over $ 100 somewhere else, but not at Uni.K.Wax!
Definitely worth a try and the drive, even if you don’t live in the North Coastal area.
Happy Waxing!

Nice, clean place close to UTC/​UCSD campus. Their prices are pretty decent, I had the eyebrow and armpit wax. I had to point out a few stray hairs that were missed, after doing that she was much more careful, probably realizing she was dealing with a picky customer ;) What’s best is that after years of shaving, I am finally am ingrown hair free! As far as waxing the more delicate portions, it hurt, a lot, but I just don’t think it can be avoided. Will come back again routinely.

For some strange reason my man likes the look of the hairless cats, like Mr. Whiskers on Friends. That’s all well in good but in order for my cat to be hairless I’ve got to feel good about the hair remover. Sure, I could do it myself but it’s often better when I pay for it.
That being said, I first stopped in to Uni.K.Wax to get my brows done. I figure a messed up brow will be a thousand times less painful than a jacked up cat, right? I’m not down with harming animals. Well, the brows worked for me, so I decided I’d return when the cat was ready.
Uni.K.Wax makes people like me, who have a seriously hard time with appointments/​reservations/​etc. very happy. They let you walk-​in. Sure, all appointments are taken first (good) and you may have to wait a bit, but who cares when they enable you to go with the flow of your day and not worry about being near UTC at a specific time? I sure don’t.
The Brazilian is a mere $ 25 and the hard wax they use means it’s about ½ as painful as other places. A hairless kitty with less pain and for less money. Excellent. Now we’re all happy.