Maria L. Duquette

I’ve been going to Maria for 6 years now. She’s excellent! Price is pretty reasonable, professional & very clean! Love her!!!

Maria is a skilled professional and absolute sweet heart. She knows the best skin products and practices and is happy to share her knowledge and answer any questions. Her method is fast, sanitary and relatively painless. Her services are reasonably priced and the results are consistently fantastic. I have gone to her for many years and can’t imagine going to anyone else in DC.

Maria is great. She talked to me, which is what I need to get me through. Even with the chit chat, she was done in less than 8 minutes. I showed up 20 minutes early and she decided to take me right there! Woo hoo! It was so hard to find parking, but so worth it. It was one of the more painful waxings I’ve had, but she is so quick that it doesn’t even matter.

I only have my Brazilian done with Maria. She’s great and everything’s sterelized so I feel comfortable and safe.

I’ve been going to Maria for about three years and I can’t complain. She’s really good at what she does and she’s no nonsense. Gets you in and out in no time. I also like that there’s no chit chat. I know it seems odd but I really don’t enjoy chit chat while somebody is waxing my legs. I’m also really sensitive in the groin area and she’s really patient and understanding so I definitely appreciate that. I also love the fact that I can book my appointments online — so convenient!
I’ve even tried two other ladies like Carmen and another one — I don’t remember her name but she was a nice little Asian girl. I can’t say that I like the other ones as much as Maria but they were both professional and quick.
Just a note that as of March 8, 2011 — their address is changing. They will now be in Georgetown. The new place is situated right in the corners of 31^st and M Sts. Website is
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Maria is one of the most unprofessional, dishonest, and vindictive waxers I have ever encountered. She is so unprofessional that she actually thinks it’s OK to berate and scream at clients in front of other waiting clients. Yikes — this woman is a train wreck!
And because I chose to not follow her business to her new location, Maria spent an entire morning sending me numerous abusive emails — continuing even after I asked her to stop, and then sending 2 – 3 more even when I was no longer replying.
Regardless of this totally ridiculous behavior of hers, the last few times I had tried to schedule with one of her own employees, Maria kept trying to instead tried to push her own daughter on me for waxing. Something weird is going with that woman and I am glad I no longer have to support her business when I visit my waxer (Leslie at Last Tangle is amazing!).

After a year of paying for expensive waxing, I realized that I had to do more research and find a place that did not compromise comfort but offered more reasonable prices. In my google search for the perfect solution I came across Maria’s website and after reading general website reviews, I decided to take a chance and schedule an appointment. I had my first eyebrow wax with Maria yesterday and it was by far the best experience. She was quick, with a soft hand, and minimal discomfort or pain. She also has a very clean wax room, which she rents from Tangle Salon near Dupont. I highly recommend her, you will not be disappointed.

Maybe it’s because I’m originally from California, so perhaps my idea of an ideal Brazilian differs from the other reviews, but I was underwhelmed to say the least. Seriously, go somewhere else for the 50 $ service. Oh, and the lady I was originally supposed to see forgot about me? Maria was definitely fast, but I don’t know about her being an «expert» like the other reviews say. I’m trying Corte Salon for my next visit

I have been to a lot of waxing places and this was definitely one of the better experiences. Personally I don’t like wax I prefer sugaring, which not many people know how to do. Maria knows it all as all of her certificates exhibit. She was fast and as painless as possible and super reasonable.

I’ve been going to Maria for over a year (Brazilians) and have also had an appointment with her associate, Carmen. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Maria is an expert at what she does, a nice lady, and her prices are very reasonable!
I used to go to Bang Salon and now look back on it with a shudder.
Highly recommend Maria! I won’t go anywhere else for waxing.