Sugar and Spice Skincare

It’s been almost a year since I found this little gem. Before my very first appointment, I texted Ashley with tons of questions since it was my first time for both sugaring and facial (and before my wedding!!!). Ashley was super friendly and provided detailed explanations even before I booked my appointment. My first experience was amazing! Her superb sugaring skill gave me ZERO pain and the facial with incredible massages was such an enjoyment. I am now a loyal customer. She is very personal and very easy to talk to, so every appointment is like hanging out with a friend! LOVE HER!
THANK YOU ASHLEY!!! :)

I recently moved to SD from LA and was desperate to find a sugaring salon. I came across Sugar and Spice and was really impressed with the amount of wonderful reviews plus I loved that I could text the number for an appointment! I was lucky to be fit in quickly but don’t leave making an appointment until the last minute. The owner Ashely, is so great at what she does that her loyal clients keep her busy so book with time if you are new. No kind of waxing is a pleasant experience but sugaring is always the best plus her method makes it very close to painless this combined with her friendly nature makes you feel at ease in an uncomfortable situation. I’m so relived I did not have to try several salons until I found the right one for me, Ashley was a great fit from my first appointment! Sugar and Spice is located inside Mayday salon and there is only street parking near by so bring change if you don’t want to walk a few blocks to the free residential area parking.

I’m a new client here & I made a sugaring appointment for a Brazilian and my underarms. I have never gotten a Brazilian before or been sugared so I was both nervous and excited at the same time. I had heard many great things about sugaring and wanted to give it a try.
When I first got there, Ashley was extremely welcoming and understanding of how I was feeling. First, she sat me down and we got to know each other. She was very informative and told me about the procedure and what products she uses. During the sugaring, she kept me talking which was extremely helpful, especially when I was getting my Brazilian. It wasn’t as painful as I imagined and the sugar didn’t leave residue on my skin or burn me or anything & I was very happy with the results!
Overall, my first experience here has been amazing. Ashley is so sweet and courteous. Just by her mannerism and personality, you can tell that you’ll be well taken care of. I would recommend her to anyone!

I have waxed for about 3 – 5 years and… I will never go back!!!
Ohhhhemgeeeee Ashley, thank you for showing me the light and/​or the sugar! I love Ashley’s personable yet professional demeanor.
Ashley makes the overall experience very comfortable without any awkward positions. She also makes sure her lines are straight… sounds simple, but for me, it’s kind of what keeps me coming back. Quality work in 20min and I am a happy camper. (I’m a bikini+ client, if that helps)

Ashley is my savior! I’ve had skin problems for too many years to count but only after I discovered Ashley and under her incredible care, my skin was rescued. I’ve tried different spas/​studios with multiple estheticians and even dermatologists. nothing came close to what Ashley could do for my crazy skin. I went from having pretty severe acne scarring to just barely noticeable marks after only 3 peels. Not to mention how affordable her peels are compared to some of the money hungry «premier» estheticians in the area. I thought after so many years of embarrassing hideouts due to poor skin would become my ultimate lifestyle but man, was I wrong. I can’t believe after just a few peels, I can finally feel like a normal person with smoother, less irritated, and less sensitive skin like I long for all these years. (Also leaving the house with no makeup on is finally a choice. Thank god!) I want to add that Ashley’s hair removal service is also top notch. She is an expert at skincare and she will take amazing care of you in both sugaring and facial peels. FYI I’m moving more than 100 miles away and I’ll still be seeing her on a regular basis. That’s how much she’s done a miracle for me. Last but not least, I highly recommend making her your go-​to and forget about the rest of the estheticians in the area. Seriously.

I found Ashley almost 2 years ago through Unilocal.Those great reviews don’t lie! I have gone to her every month since then for my sugaring needs. I’ve been sugared before at other places but I’ve never felt as comfortable as I do here.
I’m not gonna lie, ripping my hair out of its follicle is always going to hurt for me, but Ashley keeps me distracted with great conversation and before you know it, it’s over. She pays great attention to detail and always has good advice on how to take care of you skin between sugaring sessions. She truly is amazing at what she does!

I had a pumkin peel it was amazing! I felt very comfortable and the price is really good! I will come back and highly recommend this place for facials!

I’ve been here a couple times now and I LOVE the sugar work that Ashley does. For those ladies that have been waxing– wax no more! SUGAR from here on out, and I mean OUT, because the sugar pulls those hairs and they never want to grow back again! (results vary per person). I’ve noticed a BIG difference with my skin as compared to waxing and sugaring, and sugaring is SO much more gentle with better long term results.
Ashley does a great job making you feel as comfortable as possible and walks you step by step through the process. Her prices are really good too!

Best place around! Ashley is my number one girl! If you want to be beautified, I wouldn’t look to go anywhere else! — Bayley

Ashley is fantastic and makes sugaring the sensitive girly parts as easy and painless as it can be. Her demeanor is refreshing & entertaining and her skills clearly becoming legendary. There’s only one of her so book early — her time slots fill up fast!

Ashely is AMAZING! Super sweet and keeps you distracted with good conversation. She explains everything very thoroughly and pays attention to detail. I’m definitely coming back and am recommending her to my friends! Oh and sugaring is WAY less painful than waxing so that’s an extra plus!

Ok, I’m not hear to talk about Ashley’s mad sugaring skills (rest assured she has them, I don’t even own a razor anymore and save tons of water and shower time.) Nope, I’m here to tell you about the treat you’ve been missing.
FACIALS!!!
Amazing and refreshing. I just had my very first with her and I have no idea how I have managed to wait so long to do so, I mean, I only get this one face to share with the world and I will be treating it to Ashley’s skills more often.
I’m a performer and a hairstylist, my look is important, and I can say that at this moment my skin looks radiant, and I feel like a million bucks!!! If you haven’t been taking good care of your skin then take this opportunity right now to log onto her scheduling website and book yours ASAP. She’s in demand, so don’t wait too long, you won’t regret it!

Absolutely LOVE this place! Ashley made me feel so comfortable and relaxed. I felt like I was visiting a friend I had known for years. That level of customer service is worth every penny. This was my first time getting sugared professionally (after personally attempting to sugar myself, I shall never do that again lol) and I am so happy with the results! She provides an amazing service, calming atmosphere and its sooo affordable! I’ve been waxed and getting sugared is night and day compared to waxing. Do yourself a favor and try Sugaring! You’ll never go back! I already booked my next appt :)!

Awesome. Wonderful. Fabulous. I can’t say enough great things. Ashley is so great at what she does. Super gentle and quick. I will definitely keep coming back for regular appointments. Arrive early to snag good parking!

Ashley is AMAZING. She explained the whole process, did a great job, and on top of it is just an all around great person to hang out with while enduring the experience.
I am not an expert when it comes to body hair removal, but I knew that I did not want to try waxing again. Looked into sugaring and was hesitant, as I wondered how the hell could sugar possibly remove body hair. It’s basically a ball of stickiness. She spreads it out on your skin and pulls.
Apparently with sugaring it doesn’t attach to your skin, thus it’s only pulling out the hair, not pulling on your skin. Of course it’s still painful, but nothing like waxing.
AND the best part, is that it pulls out the WHOLE hair. After waxing, my skin still felt rough to the touch because the follicle was there. With sugaring, after my skin feels smooth. It’s awesome!
Look no further, you’ve found your sugar queen!

Absolutely amazing. Been about three times now and I absolutely love it. Great service and amazing results. Definitely going to be a returning customer.

I recently moved to San Diego from Atlanta and was looking for someone to wax me. I heard about sugaring in the past but never tried it until today and I will never do waxing again.
First off, Ashley was so professional and she had such a genuine and friendly spirit. She made me feel so comfortable throughout my visit and made the process so easy for me.
I loved the fact that she is so knowledgeable about sugaring and even makes her own sugar. How amazing is that?! I am so happy I found her on Unilocal and will continue to give her my service.
By the way, sugaring is less painful than waxing and is toxic-​free. Also, Ashley’s prices are so competitive in comparison to these other places that charge an arm and a leg.
I definitely recommend anyone to visit her to experience sugaring at its’ best. :)

Sugaring?! You heard me correct, Sugaring!
A few of my mutual friends recommended this new and amazing technique by Miss Ashley at Sugar and Spice Skincare!
I contact her directly and asked A LOT of questions about the technique, procedures, pain, and also explained that it had been a WHILE since my last manicuring of the hedge!
Ashley was kind, patient, and very, very understanding of the wookie“esque” hair in the nether regions.
She skillfully and painlessly applied and removed the hair on my eyebrows, lip and girly bits. There was no heated pain, no ripping, tugging and pulling of sensitive areas that made me want scream like a banshee.
As someone who has shaved, waxed, and threaded I am telling you now, NEVER. EVER again!!! I will only use Ashley and Sugaring from now on!
The 70’s won’t be happening here, ever again. Thanks Ashley!

I decided to visit Ashley after a friend of mine posted a personal review on Facebook about her first-​ever experience getting a Brazilian — and it was her first experience with waxing of any kind.
About 4 weeks ago I experienced waxing for the first time — it was, well, interesting. They used hard wax and I wasn’t thoroughly impressed because #1, it was my very first time and I don’t feel I was properly prepped when it came to a bikini wax (thank GOD I didn’t opt for a brazilian with that place! OUCH!) …plus, #2, a few days after, I had to go in for touch-​ups because they missed A LOT of hair on my legs, and yeah, I shouldn’t have to be plucking hairs after getting waxed, right?
ANYWAYS — so because of my experience at this other place, I decided based on my friend’s recommendation that I’d try sugaring and that I’d go see Ashley specifically. I am so glad that I did!
Ashley made me feel so comfortable! It was like I’ve known her for years! She explained sugaring– what it is, what it does, why it’s good for you as compared to strip wax and hard wax. She is extremely knowledgeable which I really like about her. Sugaring is an art form for her — it’s not just a «job» but she takes it seriously and actually makes sure all the hair is removed before you leave. Her process isn’t about getting you in and out super quick — it’s about getting the job done right.
I had my underarms sugared and today I’m getting my legs sugared. Can’t wait to see the results!!!
If you need ANY hair removal — see Ashley at Sugar and Spice Skincare — she’s amazing!!!

Sugaring. what in the world is that? Right!!! I thought the same thing.
I discovered sugaring from a friend in Hawaii and she informed me that it is a better way of removing hair which is better for your skin; less irritation and made of natural products. Anyway, since I am here in San Diego I decided to give sugaring a try (since I was due for a brazilian anyways TMI; lol).
Compared to Hawaii, San Diego has many estheticians that practice sugaring where as in Hawaii there is only one or none. The main reason I decided to try Sugar and Spice Skincare was (1) the reviews, (2) availability and (3) location. I made my appointment and committed to try sugaring.
Like I mentioned earlier I was due for a brazilian maintenance and I also decided to get my underarms waxed too. As for my experience, Ashley (yes we have the same name) was very friendly and knowledgeable about sugaring. She took the time to explain what she was doing and what sugaring is made of. What I liked about my sugaring experience is that Ashley took her time and making sure she got all them hairs.
Now to answer your question: Does it hurt?
Ah yea duh. You are removing your hair root from the skin so yet it is gonna hurt. But every person’s pain level differs and so for someone like me who has given birth and normally gets brazilian waxes, this felt about the same as getting a brazilian wax. The first time will ALWAYS hurt but after doing it for many times your skin will get use to it and your hair will get thinner. I will definitely come back to see Ashley one more time before I head back to Hawaii. I had a good experience and I don’t think I’ll go back to regular wax. Sugaring is the new wax!!!
If you are deciding to give sugaring a try please see Ashley at Sugar and Spice Skincare. If you are a new client, you will receive 25% off your total! That’s
if you ask me :)