Brazilian Wax and Spa By Claudia James Island — Attraction in Charleston

I really wish I could give more than five stars on this review. I had an amazing first experience and I honestly don't think I'll EVER shave again.

I booked my appointment a couple weeks in advance, to be sure I was seen by Ali (she's amazing, so I've heard). I wasn't disappointed.

I was very nervous going in, but the receptionist was very kind and showed me where the restroom was located. Afterwards, Ali came to show me to the room where I was going to get my Brazilian. She told me it was great that I wore a dress, because all I needed to do was lift it up and remove my underwear.

When she came back in we started chatting, and it was like I was talking to a close friend. She made me feel so comfortable and that helped relieve my nerves a bit.

She told me when she started that the wax might feel a bit warm and she told me to let her know if it felt uncomfortable. It wasn't hot though (not to me at least). It felt kinda nice.

She used a cream wax that doesn't require strips of paper, or fabric over top. She only had to wait a moment for it to dry, before she could pull it off in one go. Honestly, I barely felt a pinch from it and I didn't even flinch. I was amazed! I actually said to her," Did you just do a strip?!" She was pressing on the spot and replied,"Yes, do you feel okay?" I was stunned! I barely felt anything at all!

She continued with the Brazilian and we held a steady conversation the whole time. She even went in and plucked out the stubborn hairs that broke off with some amazing tweezers(which I bought a pair of).

After three weeks I still have very little hair growth (I pluck out most of what I can see with my new tweezers) and Zero irritation. I don't think I'll ever use a razor down there again! I wish I would've discovered this...

Every time I come in, I'm always treated like a queen! I've had bad experiences with 2 other wax companies, but I fell in love with Brazilian Wax & Spa by Claudia my first visit a few years ago and I've been a regular ever since! I especially love the followup call I get every month when it's time for my wax appointment. Despite knowing it's time to get waxed by my hair growth, I really rely on their calls to keep me on track.

Recently I added my eyebrows to my wax routine and I couldn't be happier. All of the estheticians go above and beyond in the service they provide. I've always been weird about my brows and I have some trust issues when it comes to other people doing them (I've been plucking them myself for almost 15 years), but the past 3 times (including the first time letting someone wax them) have been great!

I'm always recommended products, especially when my already troublesome ingrown hairs seem a little worse. Unfortunately, even though I've used the bump and ingrown serum religiously for a little over a year now, it doesn't really work for me. I've also tried the aphrodisiac serum, and while it's great for some moisturization (and the pleasant smell), I'm not sure it helps much either. The post wax serum is amazing though! After my first eyebrow wax, I had some bumps (as was expected thanks to the wonderful esthetician warning me), so the second time I got the post wax serum and no post wax bumps! I also love the sponge soaps! I'm so happy that you're offering more scents (I love the tea tree) and the new shape (despite being a little less soap) really helps you keep a better hold of it in the shower.

Thanks for being such an amazing business and I will continue be a...

This was the most disappointing and disorganized place I have EVER gotten my eyebrows waxed! I moved from Summerville to James Island and was looking for a new local eyebrow waxing place. I called and made my appointment. When I got there, there was a man in front of me trying to check out and he was having issues with services being found on computer when he was trying to pay and leave. I was the only other person in there, early for my appointment. Another woman, showed up 10 minutes after me for same appointment time and person I was seeing and got in before me. We were double booked. She got called in, I had to wait. When I called and booked appointment I said for eyebrow wax, when there receptionist asked if I was there for lip wax, no. When I finally saw Christina, she asked if I was there for bikini wax? No, again. I talked to her about waxing and tweezing, how I liked it... Halfway thru, after some waxing, because my eyes were closed while she was working, she started doing that threading technique that I don't like without telling me she was about to do that or asking me if I was ok with that. When she said I'm done, I asked if she was going to put aloe on for redness and puffiness. I have always had that. She said no, she said she put oil on me before she started. I guess I can look past that. Each place is different I guess. But when I left and looked at myself in mirror. I had wax pieces left all stuck to my face. I guess she doesn't clean that up either. So horrible! Worse experience I have ever had! I'm sure I won't get a response from a manager or an owner so I guess I am just venting to myself and anyone else who wants to read this long...