European Wax Center

I have been going to European wax for years and moved to SoCal a year ago. I have been searching for a good waxer and just had the BEST Brazilian from Melany. They are never fun but I swear it hurt half as much as normal. She is amazing.

Melanie is awesome and great at what she does. The prices are pretty reasonable and the packages make it even better.

The best waxing experience I’ve had. I’m terrified of getting a Brazilian wax but it was completely bearable! The staff is so bubbly and kind. The Hard wax dries by itself and only pulled the hairs off. Meaning that it doesn’t hurt like hell!!! Soft wax pulls your skin and leaves a burning sensation. But their wax left barely any pain after pulling the hair off.
Parking is free– either in the back or on the street.
Only expected to get a BW but ended buying a years worth of BWs! That should convey how sold I was at the end!

First time.
Ladies at the front were super friendly. Place is super clean.
Jennifer was AMAZNG!!!
She was funny, fun, kind, sweet, professional, blunt, honest, and so so heartwarming.
I was so nervous but she made me laugh the whole appointment I didn’t cry or scream like the last time.
I will DEFINETELY be going back. But only with Jennifer. She’s great!
Thank u for the great experience!

(review from a couple of weeks ago)
I LOVED this place but was so put off and insulted by my last visit I may never go back!
Melanie is the absolute best! I have seen her for years and think she is great. So when my friend wanted her first ever wax I booked Melanie 3 weeks in advance just to make sure everything went well.
When we arrived the incredibly rude receptionist (who’s name was Aisha or Alisha or something like that) told me that the appointment was for a different therapist. When I said that this was a mistake and we had specifically booked Melanie. I was told that I should have called again to confirm and that the appointment was booked weeks ago and they couldn’t confirm who would see me that far out. This just isn’t true as I often book my next wax when I finish my last appointment.
She rudely added that if my friend wanted to see Melanie she supposed they could try and fit in an appointment later in the day but we would have to go away and come back.
My friend was nervous and this was her first EVER wax so we went away and she saw Melanie later in the day (Melanie was fab as always) but this disgusting level of service and the implication that in someway the error was my fault was appalling. This «receptionist» should never work in a customer facing role she didn’t ever have the manners to apologize.

Brandy is my hero.
Went in for a wax, nervous but ready to get the thing done. Brandy made me feel super comfortable in a situation that can be quite awkward. She had great tips for calming any regrowth issues (my skin can be sensitive and often reacts badly to waxing or shaving — though this time it was back to 100% by the next morning. I can’t say it was painless, but it was far more tolerable than I had imagined. Some may say it’s pricey, but for the quality of the waxers, the wax itself, the ambiance, and the comfort I felt while I was there I’d say it is well worth it.

I love getting my waxes at EWC. The wax they use hard wax but it’s a unique formula. Which is practically painless. (I can handle waxes but I’m pregnant and a little more sensitive) I have tried so many waxing places and methods such as sugar and strip but this is by far the best. I only get Brazilians and Jennifer is by far the best esthetician I have had. I have gone to the Manhattan Beach location but I prefer Studio City because of Jennifer. She is so thorough which is important even tweezing stray hairs if you like. Which is fine with me.

Finally gave this place a try a few months ago and I am very satisfied! You can tell the management here really enforces the staff to be personable to clients and really get to know each individuals personal preferences and tastes which is always nice as a customer.
The Studio City location is very easy to find and inside it’s very nice, clean, and sleek. Each waxer I’ve had has also been GREAT at their technique and very pleasant as well. Then the best part… EWC has amazing wax. My eyebrows lasted for almost an entire month. The wax also doesn’t hurt nearly as bad as cheaper, thinner waxes. In addition, they also offer great products like their Eyebrow «Shape It» product (it will change your life).
Yes, they are a bit pricey, but hey… you get what you pay for. I am now a loyal fan of EWC.

I would give it a 5 star but Elaine is not there anymore, she was amazing, she did my underarms with one strip, her trick was to put pressure on the wax so all the hairs grasp on to the wax, she said that was a little trick she uses to get all the hair in one shot… One strip each underarm, that’s what I’m talking about!!! However, I had Leila, she was nice but I didn’t like the way she did it, she did like 5 strips each underarm … AND she didn’t even warn me before she pulled, or didn’t even powdered my arms, It was kinda rushed … There were little hairs left, she said she couldn’t get them … I’m like ok… Usually I never really have pain, but this time I did… She didn’t really prep me right. I won’t go to her again. But I will try Jennifer, I ve been reading great reviews on her! The front desk girls are nice. When I went to pay they asked how I wanted to tip, but I told them I didn’t want to… It was awkward but I didn’t care cus I didn’t want to tip Leila, I didn’t like the way she did it. But I will be returning to get my Brazilian and under arms by Jennifer, can’t wait!

The waxing specialist are awesome just miss my previous location.

Melanie and Jennifer are awesome. I have been waxing for decades and these ladies know how to get it done. Thank you!
I also really enjoy the package prices — super smart of them to do this.
I had one not so good wax from someone else.

A little expensive, but this was one of the best wax experience that I’ve had. Very clean and professional. I really felt pampered…
They use a hard wax, which is so much nicer than the soft waxes that are at the other salons. And, with hard waxes, you can go over the area more than once, until you get everything.
For first time customers, you can get a free eyebrow wax and a free tote.
I will definitely come back. I’m sold.

I got my services done by Jennifer I’m amazed she is great no pain at all! So I must add another Fav to my list of Gals, Jovanna Nicolette, and Jen you guys rock! Keep up the amazing work!

Kim. Is Thee best. If you are Someone who is picky and has high Expectation this is the place to go… It was my first time visiting and I loved it! This is going to be my new go to place!!! She was fast, and I felt very comfortable, I got my Brazilian done in less than 20 mins. I’m so happy. I don’t think anyone else could of done it better job. Thank you Kim. I will be seeing very soon

Jenny is the absolute best. If you’re looking for a great Brazilian wax this is the place and she is the one to do it! Super friendly, nice and accommodating at this location and the front desk girl (didn’t catch her name but has long brown hair?) was very helpful.

These 5 stars stand for Hygienic, Professional, Knowledgable, Friendly and Efficient.
Now as a 45 year old hairy, Italian girl, the decision to finally take the plunge and get a complete wax in areas that have never seen the light of day, was not taken lightly! There were many jokes from some very close girlfriends who shared hilarious (and scary) past experiences from other places, mostly along the lines of ‘Geez I hope they have a dumpster handy for the amount of hair that’ll come off you’ and ‘You should ring and ask them to make sure they have a Darth Vader style mask ready for the therapist’! The classic was ‘Can you even have that done after you’ve had children?’ LOL! Suffice to say by the time the big day arrived I was absolutely panic stricken. How does one prepare ‘down there’ for this kind of thing? Would I shatter their windows with my screeching or worse, would I be able to stop my right arm from automatically rising up and decking the poor therapist after the first bit of wax was removed.
Call it divine intervention or sheer luck, I arrived and was lucky enough to have Nicolette allocated as my therapist. I was her first appointment for the day and I warned her that she might actually need the rest of the day off after what she was about to face. She laughed and spent the first couple of minutes assuring me that she would be quick and that we would ‘get through this together’. She was such a sweetie!
I soon learnt that I needn’t have worried about a thing. Nicolette was ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! I can’t say that it was painless, but it was nowhere near as bad as I had expected. This was because of the great product that they use, but also because Nicolette has an amazing technique and really knew what she was doing and how to do it efficiently. She kept me chatting the entire time to help take my mind off things. We finished much quicker than I ever expected and the result was fabulous.
I have since gone back many times thanks for the luxury of their unlimited packages, and have now expanded my waxing to other areas. Every time Nicolette has always been so happy and efficient. On the one occasion I couldn’t get in to see her I had another person who was also good.
If there were an Olympics for waxing, Nicolette would receive the Gold Medal hands down.
A special mention also to the lovely receptionists that always greet you with a smile and are more than happy to reschedule things when unexpected things crop up and you need to shuffle your appointment. You’ll never experience a ‘tut tut’ or a ‘sigh’ from them, unlike some other places.
Thanks Studio City team for always making me feel like I matter. You all rock!

My first time here. Went to see Stephanie, and she was super nice. I got a full leg, Brazilian, and brow wax. She was very professional but still made me feel comfortable. I have never had such a painless waxing experience in my life. Serious. Will definitely be back!

Outside appearance: Great
Parking: Amazing!
Waiting room: Perfectly clean just like the rooms where you get waxed
I had my wax done by Christina and how unbelievable was it that I didn’t experience A SINGLE HINT of pain what so ever. She also made me feel very comfortable. She’s a complete perfectionist.
Overall very happy with my experience and look forward to my next appointment.

I decided to go to this location, because it’s so close to my workplace. I use to go to the Granada Hills one, because of it’s convenience, but the blonde girl with the short hair in the front is always rude on the phone, and in person, I think it’s personal, because she’s had client there in the waiting room when I go in and she’s chatting with them offering them water, but she never really extends the offer to me, which I think is rude. All the girls that I have had the appointment with have been very sweet.
I went to this location, which was super easy to find, and the girl in the front desk is super sweet, and welcoming. The girl who I saw, was very sweet, and she also walk me through everything as if it was my first time, and gave me tips on how to take care of my skin. I think I prefer this location so far

The place was clean and the ladies in front were kind. But that’s the only good thing I can say.
I was really excited to try this place, actually, I was hoping to love it as it’s just down the street from me. However, I have to admit, it was the worst eyebrow waxing experience of my life.
I was taken back to the private room and it was nice and well lit. The lady who helped me was great, and we had some good conversations to begin. But, then she went on and on about herself and I couldn’t enjoy the waxing experience. Lady, I don’t care that you hate the bright lights and are gothic. I just want my brows done right.
She waxes my eyebrows and passes me a mirror. And I’m thinking. Ummm. Are you done? And she explains she doesn’t want to take too much off. Well. Ok. Fair. But take the excessive hair off. I’m pretty easy and just want a nice arch and clean set of eyebrows. From there, I had to tell her which hair to tweeze and wax. Wow. So finally, she offers to put some makeup on my eyebrows to cover in some areas to make it look «better» and I said fine. Ok. So she passes me the black colored shadow and tells me to do it, after I told her I don’t know how to do it since I usually don’t put it on. It was ugly and a made a mess of my eyebrows. I don’t care that you are gothic, but I’m not!!!
Ok. Fine. She sucked at eyebrows. But I also got my upper lip wax. No brainer right? Well she missed most of my hair above my lip. WTH? How do you mess this up? I’m not even exaggerating. It was the worst experience.
Last note, I’m from Los Angeles, born and raised, and some of the conversation we had was how she thought all LA people were fake. Umm. Must I add more?