Maria Bonita Salon & Spa

Wow! She's a perfectionist! You'll want to head straight for Ipanema beach or the Jerseny Shore...it's closer. Pros: Easy to get an appointment, super friendly staff Cons: I'm not sure I can name any... more

I've been getting brazialian bikini waxes since moving to NYC 3 years ago and I've tried a lot of well-reviewed places in hopes of finally finding a trusted and (relatively) pain-free experience and I've found it at Maria Bonita. The wax used here is unlike waxes I've seen at other spas/ salons and the technicians seriously know what they're doing. Why don't all waxers hold a luke warm towel over freshly waxed skin like Maria Bonita?! Previous reviewers are correct: Maria is THE WOMAN to go to for a brazilian. Don't expect a gossip fest though: you're in and you're out, with minimal conversation. I've also had some of the other techs wax me at Maria Bonita, and they are very good as well, however, I think that I've become partial and loyal to Maria (who, BTW, is off on Mondays). Make an appt. if you want to go right after work or on the weekends. Maria books up pretty quick around those times. Pros: brazilian waxes completed in record time more

I've been getting brazialian bikini waxes since moving to NYC 3 years ago and I've tried a lot of well-reviewed places in hopes of finally finding a trusted and (relatively) pain-free experience and I've found it at Maria Bonita. The wax used here is unlike waxes I've seen at other spas/ salons and the technicians seriously know what they're doing. Why don't all waxers hold a luke warm towel over freshly waxed skin like Maria Bonita?! Previous reviewers are correct: Maria is THE WOMAN to go to for a brazilian. Don't expect a gossip fest though: you're in and you're out, with minimal conversation. I've also had some of the other techs wax me at Maria Bonita, and they are very good as well, however, I think that I've become partial and loyal to Maria (who, BTW, is off on Mondays). Make an appt. if you want to go right after work or on the weekends. Maria books up pretty quick around those times. Pros: brazilian waxes completed in record time more

I love this place! Yes, their bikini wax was is definitely really good, a lot of reviewers already said it. Also, I love their Brazilian pedicures--and I'm VERY picky about pedicure. Last time I even decided to get a haircut--and I loved it! Ray did a great job, all my friends loved my new haircut too. I'm so happy I finally found one beauty salon I can go to for everything. Pros: Bikini wax, hair, pedicure more

I love this place! Yes, their bikini wax was is definitely really good, a lot of reviewers already said it. Also, I love their Brazilian pedicures--and I'm VERY picky about pedicure. Last time I even decided to get a haircut--and I loved it! Ray did a great job, all my friends loved my new haircut too. I'm so happy I finally found one beauty salon I can go to for everything. Pros: Bikini wax, hair, pedicure more

Maria is the hands-down BEST. Making an awful necessity a great experience, shes quick and perfect every time. Best in the city. more

Maria is the hands-down BEST. Making an awful necessity a great experience, shes quick and perfect every time. Best in the city. more

I have been going to Maria Bonita for 3 years now and still love it. If you are going for a brazilian wax definitely ask for Maria! Pros: Best waxing more

I have been going to Maria Bonita for 3 years now and still love it. If you are going for a brazilian wax definitely ask for Maria! Pros: Best waxing more

i've been going to the salon for over a year now for everything- hair, nails, etc. but one thing i will not pass up is my bikini wax with Maria! She is the absolute best- quick, professional, and as painless as a bikini wax can be. It's amazing. I highly recommend her. Pros: ambience, services Cons: none! more

i've been going to the salon for over a year now for everything- hair, nails, etc. but one thing i will not pass up is my bikini wax with Maria! She is the absolute best- quick, professional, and as painless as a bikini wax can be. It's amazing. I highly recommend her. Pros: ambience, services Cons: none! more

All girls know how uncomfortable a bikini wax can potentially be, but trust me when I say to go to MARIA! She is really quick, thorough, and extremely nice. Most importantly is the quick part~! We want that pain over with! Also, the reception staff there is extremely nice too, all the more reason to go! Overall a fantastic experience! Pros: Waxing! Speed, clean, and friendly staff Cons: NONE! more

All girls know how uncomfortable a bikini wax can potentially be, but trust me when I say to go to MARIA! She is really quick, thorough, and extremely nice. Most importantly is the quick part~! We want that pain over with! Also, the reception staff there is extremely nice too, all the more reason to go! Overall a fantastic experience! Pros: Waxing! Speed, clean, and friendly staff Cons: NONE! more

It was a great experience .SHE IS SWEET AND MAKE YOU FEEL CONFORTABLE.NO ALERGIE OR PAIN AT ALL.YOU ALL SHOULD TRY IT. more

It was a great experience .SHE IS SWEET AND MAKE YOU FEEL CONFORTABLE.NO ALERGIE OR PAIN AT ALL.YOU ALL SHOULD TRY IT. more

Roger is excellent... the staff is very attentive and professional. highly recommended....... .............. ................... ....................... .................... ...................... ................. ................... more

Roger is excellent... the staff is very attentive and professional. highly recommended....... more

Pedro is great! He knows what he is doing and is very professional. He retouched my bad highlight from a bad preview hairdresser and made my hair feel so natural again. I always have manicure and pedicure with Fernanda. She is sweet, very professional and makes me very comfortable every time I go there. Wax either Maria or Regina is always good. I won't say it doesn't hurt, but it's normal..hurts a little bit. Most of all, everybody is friendly and makes the environment very cozy! Pros: Friendly and professional staff Cons: litlle pricy more

Pedro is great! He knows what he is doing and is very professional. He retouched my bad highlight from a bad preview hairdresser and made my hair feel so natural again. Pros: Friendly and professional staff Cons: litlle pricy more

I had my only other two brazilian waxes with Maria of Maria Bonita Salon, and yes, of course, it hurt a fair amount -- but I got the sense that it hurt a lot less than it could have with someone less skilled and efficient. Maria clearly knew what she was doing, and if you don't care for a lot of chitchat while someone's doing business around your business -- she's your woman. I certainly recommend. That said, yesterday I went back and had a brazilian and full leg wax with Regina. She was warm and friendly and made unforced conversation that set me at ease. She also asked me frequently if I was doing okay, which was sweet, but entirely unnecessary: the woman is amazing! I don't know if I just didn't wait for the hair to grow back as much as it had last time or what, but yesterday's wax was barely more painful than a leg wax -- and I've had my legs done at least fifty times. No joke, the woman was great. I never write reviews, but I left feeling so good that I had to log in and praise Regina. If you want to go Brazilian, do yourself a favor and do it in this clean, professional salon with this friendly, skillful woman. Pros: Friendly, fast, professional -- as low-pain as it gets for a Brazilian wax! Cons: They double-booked me & another customer, but were appropriately apologetic & offered me iced tea while I waited. more