Wax Poetic Salon
(818) 843-9469
3208 W Magnolia Blvd
Burbank,
CA
91505
34.1693
-118.3421
Neighborhood: Burbank
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The Scene
This white and purple salon has a sunny disposition, whether it's from the light streaming through the plate glass windows, the inspirational quotes painted on the walls or the cheerful and welcoming attitude of the gregarious staff. Treatment rooms, like most waxing salons, are pared down and sparse. The reception area, however, is loaded with enough aromatic goodies, herbal skin remedies, and bath indulgences to make customers feel pampered and girlie.
The Services
Full service hair treatments are available from color to blow dry, but the specialty of the house is waxing. Owner Carrie Hite is known as the "Anastasia of the Valley," and her staff consists of well-trained protégés, who will leave your skin feeling silky smooth, without a trace of irritation. These experts have been known to fix even the worst waxing disaster by coaxing hair growth with powerful concoctions and re-waxing to fix mistakes of others.
User Reviews
MaryMe
June 24, 2009
This salon is great! I thought my previous waxer was fast but this place is even faster and it's less painful. I'm so happy to find somewhere that has nice people and a smart owner. My previous place was owned by a complete idiot and she was so rude. This place was a breath of fresh air
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Anonymous
October 10, 2008
I've had my bikini area waxed dozens of times at 8 or 10 different salons ranging from the cheap places to the 4 star ones and i have NEVER seen such unprofessional treatment. My first time going to Wax Poetic, I requested to be booked with their most experienced esthetician. I was told my appt would be with Eliza, who had 4 months experience. Again, I requested a more seasoned waxer and was told Michelle had an opening. I scheduled an appt. with her. Upon arrival I was introduced to Michelle and led to the skincare room. She asked me to undress from the waist down and I waited for her to leave the room to allow me to do so. She did not. She just stood there with this look on her face that read Come on! Hurry up! I quickly undressed and hopped up onto the table. I wasnt offered any sort of drape, towel, sheet or anything, but rather forced to lay there half naked while she prepped her wax.. The wax itself was semi-painful, done in large sections and very unrefined. I found several strays and the triangle shape I expected to see when finished was too big, uneven and untrimmed. The process took barely ten minutes and cost about $60. As I was paying for the service I was handed a business card with the name Elizabeth which Im assuming was Eliza's card. Who actually performed the waxing service I requested? I'm not sure, was it Michelle or Eliza...or Elizabeth?!? Regardless it was a huge disappointment. Had I not been so distracted by the busy schedule of my day I would have gotten some answers from the manager the day I was in. Needless to say, I will not return to Wax Poetic. Very shady place, unprofessional, shotty service, rushed appointments, and overall inconsistency... LA is so full of salons, Im not sure how a place that operates like this keeps its clients.
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October 01, 2008
I went here based on reviews I'd read online. What a mistake - the colorist claimed to be trained at Licardi but she turned my hair into a blotchy muddy mess. I went back the next day and she tried to fix it and just made it worse! It was hats until my hair recovered enough for me to get it fixed by a real professional. I'm giving them two stars because the space is really nice, the staff was friendly when I was making the appointments, and parking was easy. Maybe for other services but NOT hair color!!
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The Extras:
Order an E-lix-r tonic from the bar for $3.50. These beverages are based on traditional Chinese medicines and are made with fruit and herb extracts to promote balance, relaxation, energy and health.
Waxing:
Full-body waxing is available for both sexes. That's right--men can go ahead and get a manzilian wax job, but it does cost a bit more than a women's Brazilian.
What to Drink:
Get a free cocktail with your haircut any time, and day.
The Extras:
Art shows of local artists are hosted here every few weeks. Call ahead for info.
Know Before You Go:
Art shows featuring local artists are hosted here every six weeks and pieces are exhibited until the next show. Call for more information.
What to Drink:
Get a free cocktail with your haircut any time, and day.
The Extras:
Art shows of local artists are hosted here every few weeks. Call ahead for info.
Category:
Beauty Salons, Barbers, Tanning, Cosmetics, Hair Removal, Manicures & Pedicures, Spas, Massage
