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J'Aime Day Spa
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Categories: Day Spas, Hair Removal
Neighborhood: Murray Hill179 Madison Ave
(between 33rd St & 34th St)
New York, NY 10016
(212) 684-1166
$30 brazilian wax &10% off Facials!
Get your pores clean of all the city pollution with our deep pore cleansing facials and treatments! Our 15 minute brazilian wax just $30!
- Nearest Transit:
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33rd St-Park Ave (6)
34th St-6th Ave (B, D, F, V, N, Q, R, W)
33rd Street (PATH)
- Hours:
Mon-Wed. 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thu. 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street, Garage
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
84 reviews for J'Aime Day Spa
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6/25/2008
One of the Business' Favorite Reviews What's This?
If you're anything like me, you make an appointment for a wax a few days before (or the day of!) some kind of occasion, get all excited for the appointment, show up 15 minutes early, strip down and greet your waxer with a big smile, lie down, feel the hot wax on your lady bits, and then think to yourself immediately WHY DO I KEEP DOING THIS TO MYSELF???!
I've had some rough waxing experiences before, and for some reason I keep going back and getting more. I can just hear my crotch yelling at me to stop going through this pain, but yet I don't listen, until that is, a friend told me to stop in to J'Aime Day, a pretty small place known for its cheap Brazilians. At first I thought well heck, why not... plus, it's right across the street from my office which means I can go anytime during the week during lunch. Yummy.
I've been to J'Aime Day about four times now since a few months ago, and I have absolutely no complaints. No longer do I hear yelling from my private parts and no longer do I regret making an appointment after the first drip of hot wax falls on me. I'm out of there in 10 minutes without feeling pain. I don't have to spend over $40. They allow to request certain waxers but I never do... they're all good in my opinion.
So, everyone comes to this spa for waxes. I have had many waxing experiences which were always great (quick, LESS painful, and thorough...no to mention cheap). You can pretty much go to anyone here and they'll be good. But I'm going to review my experience getting....a mani/pedi!
Apparently this is a rarity for J'aime, but that didn't stop them from doing an excellent job. The spa pedicure area is really beautiful with blue tiled mosaics decorating the walls and sinks. The women are friendly and careful. They make sure the water is the right temp and they ask if you want your cuticle pushed back or cut. This is a plus, cause I prefer to get them pushed...I've had some bad experiences in the past due to unsanitary conditions. After my pedicure I flipped over to the manicure tables in my paper sandals, where I had a lovely woman take care of my nails. She did a perfect French manicure and even asked me how I wanted the line. I mentioned to her that it was for a wedding in a week and she made sure to put a tough topcoat on, which stayed through the following week until I ruined them on my own. Before we left, they put saran wrap over our toes before we slipped our boots on (it was a rainy day). Overall this was a great experience and a great price. They were friendly and much less rushed than my previous experiences getting a wax. I will definitely come back here for my nails, as well as other treatments.
PS- In the past, I would agree that the receptionist was rude and short with customers. In this experience, there was a upbeat and attentive redheaded woman taking calls and making appointments. She was sweet and funny and I hope they keep her around.
When bare is to care, J'Aime is my fare.
This place will make you feel like a freshly polished Bentley sitting under a gleaming Brazilian sun.
Natasha is the BEST and especially for a wax half the price of usual waxes. I've been to Shohba and not only does J'aime Day Spa do a MUCH better job, it is faster and less painful.
Literally no one believes me when I say it barely hurts but it's only 10 minutes of minor pain and just take advil after and you're fine! Plus Natasha has a bit of a breathing system when she's waxing to make it less painful and she's quite entertaining giving dating advice, asking about your love life, and totally easy and not uncomfortable at all.
I highly recommend it and go once a month. The only reason I didn't want to review was that I didn't want other people to find out about how great this place is!
I just wanted to update my review based on the unpleasant receptionist who makes the appointments. I called and made an appointment for the same day and had to cancel an hour later. When I called back, the woman said " try to stay on top of your schedule because now it's too late, we are very busy and now no one can get in" . And by "said" I mean "yelled at top volume".
Cmon biatch, I made the appointment an hour ago, what the eff do you want from me? My first born? Waxers may be decent but I don't feel like being bitch slapped through the phone every time I try to go here. Get over yourselves J'aime! You ain't no thang!
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4/7/2009
So after losing my waxer at Shobha, I explored my waxing options. After going to the same waxer for… Read more »
I think I got Irene... Was my first Brazilian and not only was it even more painful than I'd imagined it to be... But there's still HAIR EVERYWHERE! What a horrible hack job! I spent $31 for a Brazilian plus a $10 tip, only to see (when I got home) that there are patches of long hair all within my inner flower folds and on the outside and good gosh, just everywhere! x[ She also left the middle *airline strip* of hair, because she said that area was the MOST PAINFUL area to wax... I'm 100% unhappy; I wanted a completely smooth BRAZILIAN bikini wax and I came home with patches of long hair every where and wax still sticky all over my flower :( .........Is this normal??
Can someone please reply to my review (or email me) as to who's the better waxer at this spa, and if I should call and complain about the hideous hack job left on my flower (-_-) ? dianapineapple@yahoo.com
-I shouldn't have waited until I got home to inspect the wax job down there, but I'm new to this *sigh* (-_-)
I've been going to J'aime for Brazilian waxing for a couple of years, never had many complaints. I always go to Alla, she's great, super nice, fast and efficient. Just went again today and want to address a couple of things that I've been reading in other people's posts:
I agree with everyone that the receptionist can be rude but today she was kinda nice (maybe she's been reading these reviews).
No double dipping: after each wax application, the applicator was tossed.
Fast and efficient as always. Definitely would recommend to all my friends!
Love this place, they make me feel so comfortable, do a great job, and are SO affordable it should be criminal-where else can you get such a meticulous brazilian for $35?! I recently had Angela and loved her. She had me laughing the whole time. Natasha and Lena are both great as well. I am a client for life.
after my first wax, the sweet woman gave me a kind, supportive pat & said, "Now go and change your life!"
i think $31.75 for a wax AND an inspirational quote is well justified.
I was starting to get really frustrated with J'Aime after a few months of regular waxing. Month after month the whole ordeal began to go down hill: much more stubble and ill-waxed hairs, accidentally removing all hair ever when I specifically asked for some to be kept, throwing me a curve ball and no longer accepting credit with no notice... these are things that really made me question whether J'Aime is that great after all.
But then, my pushover self gave J'Aime a second (err 6th?) chance and I made an appointment with Natasha, who had so many rave reviews. I figured if she couldn't win me back, then that was it.
Natasha is a machine. I don't know how she does it, but that woman is so popular that she is just constantly traveling from room to room, tending the needs of her adoring fans. Does it wear her out? Hell no! Seriously, machine, fembot, whatever... there is something supernatural going on.
Natasha does waxing the way I believe it is supposed to be done - no precious princess pampering. Why pretend that it is something to be drawn out and enjoyed? The wax goes on, deep breath in, deep breath out, rip rip rip, a few slaps on the thigh, and on to the next section. She is so quick and good at distracting you with breathing instruction and strategically slapping your legs (not too hard of course).
When it's all over she takes time to search and destroy ingrowns and then give specific instruction on how to avoid them. I have been diligently following her every word and must say that I am much more happy with the results of my waxing than I have been in the past few months. Now I know that it is always important to listen to a fembot.
While things haven't changed with double-dipping procedures or reusing wax strips, I am a lot happier with Natasha and know I will go back. Natasha or bust.
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2/12/2009
The best businesses are found by word of mouth and the even better businesses are found by word of… Read more »
I love them. I really do. I have been a faithful client of Rachel's for over a year. She is so sweet and thorough and quick! The price is great as well and you are in and out.
BUT...
They do double dip.. and that is really getting to me...so I think I am going to have to move on... it seems there are other places in this price range that are a little more picky about double dipping.
So long J'adore!
So in all fairness... I decided to give this place one more shot.
I made an appointment with the ever-so-popular Natasha...
And I gotta say... She made me a fan.
Shes quick, thorough, funny, and adaptable.
Her job was very clean and fast. She had a very interesting technique of slapping my thigh before each pull of the strip during my bikini wax...
Which I guess made me focus on the sharp pain of the smack and I barely felt the sharp pull of the waxing!
Genius!!
Sure my thigh was a little unusually red, but it left my waxing to actually be a lot less painful!
And trust me... the redness on my leg left in less than half an hour... compared to my last waxing who's redness didn't leave for a good 2 weeks...
I'll be back... I'll keep you all posted!
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1/16/2009
This is yet another Brazilian Virgin story of hell...
I got the courage to try out a Brazilian wax...… Read more »
The Good:
I've been going to J'Aime Day Spa for Brazilian's for about a year now. I've always seen Lena, but was assigned Natasha this week. Natasha is by far the best....she's quick and very thorough. According to the past reviews I've read here, she's likely the best and I'm co-signing on that.
The Bad:
Try to ignore the attitude of the girl at the front. She's actually Natasha's daughter, but their personalities are night and day. I've heard her literally tell people off for showing up late or missing appointments. (It's definately valid to keep that in check, but never make someone feel like their a child while doing it.) I know some of my friends refuse to go because of her attitude. I try to avoid conversations with her at all cost. I just call about a hour prior to when I want to come in to avoid her harshness. Show up, get waxed, pay her (cash or check only), then leave. I know it's not ideal spa etiquette, but for $31, it's advise worth adhering too!
This was far and away the best Brazilian waxing experience I've EVER had.
The places I've gone to before (not in Manhattan) were clean, nice people, and aesthetically pleasing but, let me tell you, the pain was excruciating. So much so that I'd usually have to wait 5 months before I could muster up the courage again- that's about how long it would take to forget how much it hurt. I would walk out bruised and bleeding, and so sore that I was unable to do much the rest of the day.
Well, about 5 months had went by and I was ready to test the waters again. What an amazing experience. I went to Lena who is incredibly sweet, and encourages you through the whole thing (she kept telling me I was the best!) and guess what? It really didn't hurt. I popped 2 ibuprofen before and while it's never going to be painless, it was more than tolerable. Plus, I was only on the table for about 5 minutes. No joke. Very efficient.
I almost hugged her after I was so excited! No blood, no bruising, and I was in such good shape after that I was able to go to pilates.
Customer for life- especially for $31.75.
This is the best and only place any girl should go for their waxing needs. Seriously. Even though getting waxed isn't the most exciting kind of appointment to keep, I do sort of look forward to seeing Natasha...hm, something about her Russian accent and "we will take care of you, see? quick and easy, all done" attitude is strangely comforting. I know I'm not the only one who feels this way (Exhbit A: all review before this one).
Cash only tipping.
I've been a client here of Natashas for over two years...she is the best! The rooms are clean-so important. She is professional, funny, and makes you feel comfortable during your wax. The price is great and the service is better....
I've been going to J'Aime Day Spa for almost a year now. I always request Natasha because she is absolutely amazing!!! All these other reviews say that everyone there is pretty good except for a bad review that was posted about Irene. Of course I'm going on vacation and the only person available the day before I leave is Irene. Has anyone else had Irene who thought she was decent and can ease me about this?!?!?
Everything about the experience from the moment I walked in the door was telling me to run and never come back...up until the bill. Only $30 plus tip for a Brazilian?!? Seriously, that is a great deal, and really the only way I can afford to continue getting waxed. But what you don't pay in cash you do pay for...in pain. I have been getting waxed for 10+ years and never felt such misery. Plus, the receptionist was bitchy and sanitation questionable (can we say double dip?). If it weren't for the price tag I wouldn't even think of going back, but for me it is this or shaving....so I'll probably return in 4 weeks as instructed, this time with some percocet in hand.
My advice: If you can afford to shell out a few extra bucks for your wax, I would do so in an instant. Also, anyone new to the Brazilian should *definitely* avoid this place, for fear you may be turned away from them forever. I mean, it's going to hurt no matter what, but there IS such a thing as a tolerable Brazilian wax.
Brazilians hurt. Period. Move on, there is no such thing as a painless brazilian, there are fast ones, ones that get you in and out in under 15 minutes so you don't have to endure more pain than you have to. And this place provides it.
I saw an entire wall of tongue depressors shipped into the spa recently. There was no double dipping. A new stick each time. Angela, who I recommend, wore gloves at our last session. You're in, you're out, your in weird positions as you're getting waxed, no time for shame, cause it'll be over before you know it.
They only take cash now, which they do apologize for. Its pretty damn cheap for a wax, and they place is clean. What else do you want? Oh you want a painless Brazilian. Those don't exist, and if you're still waiting for it to happen, then just use your razor in the meantime. Leave the Brazilians to the grown up girls.
p.s. pop an advil, breathe, talk about something, chat with your waxer it makes it go faster, as your mind is distracted, and get it done after your period as you will be "desensitized" down there. The first time always hurts, get over it.
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7/6/2007
not exactly painless but quick. Damn fast. You're in and out in 5-10 min max. It's pretty cheap as… Read more »
I got my very first brazilian wax here and would recommend J'aime to someone to get a good brazilian. Price is impeccable in general, but ESPECIALLY for New York City. I will warn you on some things to make sure you do before you go:
1) do NOT go before your period, I heard that the skin down there is way more sensitive and the brazilian will hurt MORE (note that i acknowledge the fact that no brazilian is painless, it will just hurt more) When i heard this, I cursed myself for being dumb enough to not remember when I last got my period, so I did it anyway...and got my period a week later. Go a week or so after your period.
2) I do agree with other reviewers saying "you get what you pay for." I usually shaved before getting a brazilian but let my hair grow a little so the wax would stick. Unfortunately, some hairs did not grow as fast as the others and the wax didn't catch it. They weren't really ingrown, just shorter. Some reviewers on here had the luck of having someone go through the effort of plucking the extras...my lady didn't. I had Rachel btw. And I almost freaked out when she told me her name because I vaguely remembered some horror story about her that I read on yelp about a really bad wax. But I resisted the urge to panic. And I'm not talking about a few extra hairs. I'm talking at least 20-30 extras. I wasn't too pleased but I took it because I was already in so much pain just from the shock of a first brazilian (not bashing their technique just saying I was a "brazilian virgin" in pain)
3. I really didn't think Rachel was that bad, I was just disappointed with the extra hairs, but that part was probably my fault for not waiting long enough to wax.
4. Give yourself a few days to rest it out. I felt numb for at least 4-5 days. And I took the risk of doing this right before a week long vacation! But I don't regret that.
5. If you don't already shave and you have a serious bush, try and trim it down as much as possible before going. Less pain, less of a struggle for your waxer.
Nonetheless, I was out in 15 minutes and I felt like a new woman! I think everyone should do this. It seems scary but it really wasn't. Just the anticipation is the worst. Rachel wasn't too sympathetic on the "I'm scared" part but she did help me out on the "I hope this isn't too awkward" part. I do plan on going back once time permits.
This is the best brazilian waxing place in the city. I read some of the other reviews and I cannot imagine they went to the same place. The staff, especially the receptionist, are extremely nice and accomodating to all schedules. These ladies work late to accomodate their clients and are always flexible in allowing you to reschedule.
As for the service you are getting, the bikini wax is much less painful and i have NEVER seen anyone there double dip in the 3 years I have gone there. The price is incomparable to anywhere else in the city as is the speed at which they do the wax making it a more pleasant experience than any where else I have gone.
I have been coming to J'aime for a little over a year now and a couple hours before my appointment, I start to dread the impending doom they call a Brazilian and I start second-guessing whether or not their wax is hot enough to really ensure that bacteria isn't living and reproducing because of their double dipping.
But good news everyone! If you ask for NORA, she DOES NOT double dip (not sure if that goes for the rest of the staff)! Now all the OCD freaks out there like myself can walk in worry-free. I had Nora for the first time the other day and at first, I didn't realize that she was replacing the sticks (I try not to look at what's going on down there because I'm a wimp and can't wait to get it over with) until I heard her fumbling through a cupboard and saw her pull out more sticks! Yay! Oh and as usual, I was in and out of that room in about 10 minutes. Amazing.
As for the pain, yeah... J'Aime is definitely a little more painful than other places, but hey, its a small price to pay for the... small price you pay... seriously. $31? Besides, waxes are always going to painful no matter where you go. So just tough it out, grit your teeth, hold your breath, and then use that 25-30 dollars you save on some Advil. J'aime is a winner!
Wow. I haven't ventured far away from getting a brazilian from Bliss spa, but I thought I would give this place a try since it sounded like such a bargain. $30 for a brazilian? Irene was amazing. She was quick and efficient and didn't double dip. Although it was painful (which brazilian isn't?) I was definitely pleased with the service. This will def be my go to wax place here on....
Before your first time you usually hear a lot of stories. Stories of pain. Stories of romance. Stories of endless conversation, unimaginable positions. They tell you it's going to hurt like a bitch. They tell you to relax, it'll hurt more if you're tense.
Knowing all of this, I walked into J'aime, ready for Natasha to pop my Brazilian cherry. But Natasha had left early, leaving me with 15 minutes for the Advil to kick in and the least recommended "waxtician" (i coined a term!) in the joint. Lena. I was utterly terrified. I looked at the clock and prayed to the gods of the highest heavens that this was some miracle advil.
It wasn't.
I've never endured such horrific pain in my life. It took all the strength in my pint sized body not to scream bloody murder. And you know what? After all of that she didn't even get everything off. I was so upset! Yes, I'm silky smooth for the most part. But not completely! For the amount of pain that I endured you'd think that I wouldn't grow hair for a year.
I will give her props for ATTEMPTING to help me with breathing techniques, but it just wasn't cutting it. I think I'd rather shave than have a similar experience...but I might try another place before making such a bold statement.
My boyfriend better be ecstatic.
Wow, I just realized I've been going here for about a year. That says something.
I tried a couple other waxing places around the city (Wax Max, Shoba) which were good, but it was difficult for me to swallow spending that big hunk of change on a monthly wax. So when I heard about the affordability of J'Aime Adore, I called up right away.
I've tried a couple of the waxers, and Ilene (is it Irene? I always forget) is by far my favorite. She's quick, efficient, and personable. She makes me feel calm and is thorough with my ingrowns, lets not forget she's a total sweetheart to boot.
I'm of two minds of this place: if you are familiar with waxing, you should definitely try J'Aime and make up your own mind. However, if you are new to waxing, read on.
The Good:
-Um, CHEAP. $30 for a Brazilian is basically unheard of just about anywhere. Even your corner nail salon that does those sketchy waxes in the back behind a curtain is more expensive than this place.
-Lady knows what she's doin. I had Nora and she was pleasant as pie, and rather efficient. Putting me in positions I had never experienced before (ever) and whippin those wax strips off left and right.
-Come to think of it, the whole shop is rather efficient. They have ladies coming and going in and out of doors like a well-oiled machine. You're in and out of there in about 15-20 min.
The So-So:
-Rather dingy shopfront (you buzz in on the street and it's on the 2nd floor); though the spa is clean and well-maintained.
-Products they use to clean ya up are generic brand name talcum powder and lotions. Which is fine, I'm just sayin you get what you pay for.
The Bad
-J'Aime's wax hurts like a mother. I am very familiar with waxing, Bliss has been getting a decent chunk of moola from me for years. And now I can see why. Their miracle wax is a god send. This was not. I was terrified throughout the whole thing.
To recap: If you are new to waxing, IMO this is not the place to get your first job down yonder. The rooms are a bit sterile and you almost feel like you're going in to see your lady doc - not really conducive to a relaxing atmosphere. However, I'm not ruling out a 2nd visit to J'Aime. As the saying goes, you should try everything at least twice and who knows, maybe I got soft going to Bliss all these years. And $30 Brazilian? C'mon. I can stop being such a wuss and suck it up for that price.
Getting waxed is such a sick, masochistic beauty regime.
I wish society didn't dictate that body hair is evil and that I didn't have to get waxed. Alas, it does, and - reluctantly embracing its dictum - I do.
It's hard to write a neutral review of a place that makes you want to scream bloody murder. Waxing will never be pleasant. But on the scale of digging-nails-into-your-skin to writhing in agony, this place ranks pretty well.
They use cheap products, but you get what you pay for. As others have said, don't go in expecting to be pampered. But it's quick and unbelievably cheap.
Accepts credit cards, but cash tip only.
FIRST-TIMERS--- READ ! ( I labored to write for you)
Brazilian or Brazillian Waxing is serious. A woman's pubis her intimate body holy grail. Secret, nice and all the spice.
I'm your typical average suburban married woman in her 20s. Conservative, faithful to husband and creatively inventive. A hairless pubis is nothing new to me.
I know first-hand that Middle Eastern women, especially in Riyadh, perceive body hair as unclean. Think about it --- honey waxing, sugar wax, hard wax etc.. can be traced to the East. It's a cultural and geographical phenomenon we've come to inherit in the US.
First assess your psychological and physical readiness. Why on earth would you subject your loveliness to this painful procedure? How is your pain threshold? If you can't even muster to pluck your eyebrows, remember this is a hundred times more painful.
I had my first brazilian wax an hour ago. BUT I've plucked my pubis hair before. I'll repeat it again --- I've literally painstakingly plucked my pubis one by one. This shows you the kind of pain tolerance I have. And you might think I'm crazy, but at that time I couldn't think of any stranger looking at my private parts wide-open, except for my husband and obgyn. Plucking becomes less painful if you do it all the time, but its time consuming.
It took me years to consider brazillian waxing. My mom used to own a salon, but I never entertained the idea of her waxing me. Most likely, she'll remark on labia folds and cutting styles down there. I love her very much, but I'm not ready for any suggestions on 'flower' arrangements.
First-time wax-pluck is painful, regardless of what they say. I got teary eyed when Rachel, the waxer, pulled it. Oh! I forgot, you'd also have to check on your bush -iness. More hair means more effort needed to pull the strip. Rachel did struggle a bit because I've got stubborn ones. The worst thing that can happen is when the pulling mechanism stops half way. That is the absolute pain euphoria. You'll be thinking flying pigs over your head.
What a beauty afterwards! The pain is worth it because I feel so clean. Let's be frank about this, when you pee several times a day and have hair down there, even a stubble, it is likely to catch urine scent and all. Its not like we have bidet toilets that gushes out and washes our folds with streaming water and dries it with auto air dryer. No, so we're not fresh all the time. (My mom said dad likes it stinky, so that's another story)
I think brazilian waxed 'flower' is clean, nice and pretty. Helps with air circulation too! Hahahhaha!
So after your wax, expect a burning sensation. Much like when someone scratched your skin. It'll take like approx. 5 minutes, soon after you'll feel warm. It feels exactly like a cup of warm coffee down there. I assume this is caused by endomorphine or natural anesthetic/ pain reliever.
I hope you learned a bit from my experience. Most of yelp reviews helped me with my decision and preparation for this procedure.
J-salon looks like a clean place. But I was bowled over by first-time pain to notice if she was re-dipping the disposable stick over this wax-filled basin (quite big) filled with melted wax at a constant temperature. Someone should take a note on this. IF she re-dips the stick from wax to pubis without constant change of applicator, then the wax-filled container can be a breeding ground for certain bacteria. I was not asked to clean my flower before entering the room, but volunteered to do so for personal hygiene.
Just imagine if all customers goes in there without washing + STDs, then I wouldn't be surprised if I get sick. Good thing I got the lunch session so I'm one of the first users of the day.
Since I'm clean freak and protective of my 'flower,' I hope they'd find a way to implement standards in cleanliness like washing prior to waxing or constant change of spatula. Or have just one small container for each customer than a gallon of wax which everyone shares.
If I get sick, I'll write a super long review. Make no mistake about it. I'm serious.
Loved it...one of the best brazilian's i've had. It was fast, relatively painless, and incredibly reasonably priced. In terms of quality, they did exactly what I asked, and very low problems with ingrown hairs or redness. I loved the friendly but businesslike attitude. I recently moved to town and while I had a great waxist at home, this was just as well done and almost half the price of my previous one.
I'VE BEEN ROBBED!!!! (of hair that is)
A good friend of mine came here and told me how great it was and I had read the reviews here and decided to go there today for a BIKINI wax.
What I didn't know is that they really don't do bikini - they are all about the Brazilian. And even though I'm more bare then I had wanted - the place is run efficiently, it's clean, super affordable and they are VERY accurate with their strips (as long as you want no hair down there).
So be sure that you want it all gone before heading here or you'll be robbed too (but in a good way).
Let me start with the one time **BONUS**I experienced at this place:
One of the judges on Top Chef on Bravo, Gail from Food and Wine mag, was there and was the appt after me. Good to know that even celebs like a good deal!
Ok so,
I have been going here for several months and every experience is pleasant. I get a brazilian bikini wax which is nearly painless and that's a blessing. Or that may be from the lack of nerve endings left down there.
Whatever, it may be this place is a GEM because of three things:
1. the staff are super friendly and the very quick (in procedure and turning around appointments)
2. it is very clean and white-- def soothing
3. THE PRICE. The wax is like $33 or $34 bucks plus tip tops out at $40 which is a huge savings for quality and service compared to those more expensive those we shall not name.
Let me expatiate*
On the other coast, I go here: http://www.yelp.com/us...
which will also explain what uh, service, I am suggesting.
Ladies, I need you to know that J'Aime is:
Quick
Efficient
Excellent at what they do
Crazy inexpensive
Painless
Thank you, that is all.
*Props to Laura N for my every expanding vocabulary. My mother thanks you.
Best brazillian ever.
I really wanted to try getting one but can barely make it through an eyebrow wax.
However, after reading reviews (thanks Yelp!) I decided to brave my fear ad give this place a try.
My person was super nice and relatively fast.
She kept up the convo and was friendly without being pushy or over-bearing (NEVER good when you have someone down there, if you know what I mean.)
It's no bliss spa but is pretty clean.
They teach you how to breathe during the um, pulling.. so that it's relatively comfortable.
I went to a few places after and am never straying from J'Aime ever again. No Brazillian is ever painless but after trying other places the ouch factor here is truly very minimal.
I've already recommended to a lot of my friends and everyone loves it as much as I do.
You really have no excuses! (Even if bikini season is wrapping up in NYC).
Love, love, love this place.
It's been said before, and I'll say it again: crazy fast waxing. efficient scheduling. friendly staff. cheap-o price. clean and comfortable atmosphere. Perf. I've gotten to "know" most of the women who work at J'aime, and have never had a bad experience. Couldn't imagine going anywhere else.
Angela is the best. She'll crack you up while she's ripping out your hair :) I definitely recommend this place for the low prices and high quality service. I do believe that they will be cash only soon, though.
inexpensive, efficient and friendly service. natasha is brilliant! i went to another salon near my old office for years but now that i'm in this area - i'm hooked.
An awkward little entrance on Madison.
But serene and sparkling white inside.
Services were awesome and a steal! Will def be back.
HOLY MOTHER OF GOD.
I am shocked and amazed at how much pain I was NOT in after getting a brazilian wax with Irene. I get waxed all the time, at a different place and a little piece of me dies each time.
Irene was sooo sweet and nice- I'm still in shock at how little it hurt. I mean, it hurt a little, but it was more than bearable. This woman has magic hands! God Bless her soul.
I just got back and I was so impressed I had to come straight to Yelp. I got a brazilian. My wait was about five minutes and then I was directed to a private room, very clean.
My brazilian took about 15 minutes. It hurt like crazy! But it was super fast and super thorough. I only found four stray hairs when I checked myself out. I am so pleased.
CONS: This place is on the second floor and it's hard to see because there's scaffolding outside. (It's not their fault, so don't hate them for it)
This place is by far the best place to get a brazilian. Brazilian is $31.75 (tax incl.) and always impeccable. I highly recommend Angela, who is always quick and really a delight to talk to. I'm always in and out of that place in no time.
Be warned: they don't take AMEX and you have to tip in cash.
