Maria Bonita Salon & Spa

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12 Prince St (at Between Bowery and Elizabeth Street)
New York, NY 10012

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(212) 431-1520
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Best

Roger was my first -- for a Brazilian blowout that is. It was gorgeous and I loved it. Then I went to another salon and had it done. Big mistake! So when it was time to have it do...

Worst

I did research for a brazilian blowout, i found Maria Bonita hair salon. It has many stars and many great ratings. I went to get my hair done with the morungo treatment. It cost m...

Best Brazilian Ever 1/14/2008

I went to MariaBonita after reading the reviews on this website and seeing that people seemed to like it. Even though it is totally out of the way for me, practically on the other side of the island, I took a chance. I went to Liliane for a Brazilian bikini wax, and it was the most incredible experience ever. It took ten minutes or less, she was totally nice, and while of course it hurt she did it so quickly that it didn't even really register. In the past when I've gotten Brazilians i've been tempted to ask the woman to stopp 5 minutes into it because it hurts so much. That thought didn't even cross my mind this time, it was just so fast and relatively painless. Definitely ask for Lily, she's great great great and a total pro. I couldn't stop raving about it all day! Pros: lily, speed Cons: a wee bit more than I wanted to pay but it was totally worth it more

Eh mixed 1/7/2008

This place had great reviews so I tried it out for a brazilian wax. THe wax was not as painful as others but the female who waxed me double dipped the waxing sticks. I decided to go back a second time this time for a brazilian and a pedicure. The wax was decent again, she missed a few hairs but then I asked her to pluck them. The pedicure, AWFUL. So unsanitary. I saw that there was a woman getting a pedicure next to me and it seemed like the person giving her the pedicure was a bit more knowledged but I would definately say this was the biggest waste of $31 ever. Just dont get a pedicure. There was more polish on my toes then on the nail. I had to wait days after I showered to get the rest of the polish off. Cons: unsanitary more

Eh mixed 1/6/2008

This place had great reviews so I tried it out for a brazilian wax. THe wax was not as painful as others but the female who waxed me double dipped the waxing sticks. I decided to go back a second time this time for a brazilian and a pedicure. The wax was decent again, she missed a few hairs but then I asked her to pluck them. The pedicure, AWFUL. So unsanitary. I saw that there was a woman getting a pedicure next to me and it seemed like the person giving her the pedicure was a bit more knowledged but I would definately say this was the biggest waste of $31 ever. Just dont get a pedicure. There was more polish on my toes then on the nail. I had to wait days after I showered to get the rest of the polish off. Cons: unsanitary more

Brazilian Wax made bearable by Liliane 10/14/2007

It was my first time for Brazilian Wax and just the thought of the pain in that area made me nauseous. Though waxing will never be enjoyable, Liliane made the experience bearable and as pain free as I imagine is possible. I was also impressed with the speed. She did the bikini wax, underarms, and half-legs in under half hour, while being very nice. Also I did not know how I would feel about having a perfect stranger that close to my bare private parts, but Liliane's professionalism and over all pleasant demeanor put me at ease. I will definitely come back. Pros: Reasonable prices, speed of service, minimal pain Cons: Front desk staff lacks a little Liliane's attentiveness and smile more

Brazilian Wax made bearable by Liliane 10/13/2007

It was my first time for Brazilian Wax and just the thought of the pain in that area made me nauseous. Though waxing will never be enjoyable, Liliane made the experience bearable and as pain free as I imagine is possible. I was also impressed with the speed. She did the bikini wax, underarms, and half-legs in under half hour, while being very nice. Also I did not know how I would feel about having a perfect stranger that close to my bare private parts, but Liliane's professionalism and over all pleasant demeanor put me at ease. I will definitely come back. Pros: Reasonable prices, speed of service, minimal pain Cons: Front desk staff lacks a little Liliane's attentiveness and smile more

Maria is great with brazilian bikini! 10/4/2007

I like Maria for brazilian bikini wax. Prior to her I went to one of those nail places on 25th and Park but I like the product that Maria uses. It doesn't stick too much to the skin so despite some pain it's not as bad. And she follows up with a cold compress so it's definitely worth the extra money. She's quick, doesn't spend time blabbing on and on and you're done in 10 minutes. Even when she takes out the ingrown hairs it's not as bad as the place I used to go to. I'd highly recommend. Pros: good location, quick and easy, keep to the schedule, hygienic Cons: costly more

Maria is great with brazilian bikini! 10/3/2007

I like Maria for brazilian bikini wax. Prior to her I went to one of those nail places on 25th and Park but I like the product that Maria uses. It doesn't stick too much to the skin so despite some pain it's not as bad. And she follows up with a cold compress so it's definitely worth the extra money. She's quick, doesn't spend time blabbing on and on and you're done in 10 minutes. Even when she takes out the ingrown hairs it's not as bad as the place I used to go to. I'd highly recommend. Pros: good location, quick and easy, keep to the schedule, hygienic Cons: costly more

BEST SALON DOWNTOWN 9/26/2007

This salon is a great find. After trying a few salons that ranged from disappointing to disastrous I finally found my favorite New York salon. I recommend RAYMOND for haircuts and color. I have difficult hair and he patiently took the time to get it right. It was my first time going darker and I was quite pleased. Whilw I was getting my hair done I also got a pedicure and a manicure, which were very good. The girl that washed my hair gave me a head massage....I will be back to try their Facials and Massages... Pros: Ray/ manicures /pedicures more

BEST SALON DOWNTOWN 9/25/2007

This salon is a great find. After trying a few salons that ranged from disappointing to disastrous I finally found my favorite New York salon. I recommend RAYMOND for haircuts and color. I have difficult hair and he patiently took the time to get it right. It was my first time going darker and I was quite pleased. Whilw I was getting my hair done I also got a pedicure and a manicure, which were very good. The girl that washed my hair gave me a head massage....I will be back to try their Facials and Massages... Pros: Ray/ manicures /pedicures Cons: none more

Best beauty parlor in NYC 9/17/2007

I highly reccomend this place, I've been living in the city for the past 2 years, and it was hard to find a beauty parlor as the ones I was used in Paris, an Italian friend of mine, a regular at this place, reccomend it to me, and I decided to give it a try, first tried a new hair style with Nonato, it was just heaven, he's just brilliant and lovely, then decided to try the famous brazilian wax, and I did, and been doing ever since, Maria is just fabulous and so loveable, all the staff is caring and have such a positive and good energy, Patricia is a darling, and always do her best to get my appointments as they are very busy. Definetely reccomend it! One of the best and finest place in town for a touch up. Tres chic. Pros: The place itself, everything more

Best beauty parlor in NYC 9/16/2007

I highly reccomend this place, I've been living in the city for the past 2 years, and it was hard to find a beauty parlor as the ones I was used in Paris, an Italian friend of mine, a regular at this place, reccomend it to me, and I decided to give it a try, first tried a new hair style with Nonato, it was just heaven, he's just brilliant and lovely, then decided to try the famous brazilian wax, and I did, and been doing ever since, Maria is just fabulous and so loveable, all the staff is caring and have such a positive and good energy, Patricia is a darling, and always do her best to get my appointments as they are very busy. Definetely reccomend it! One of the best and finest place in town for a touch up. Tres chic. Pros: The place itself, everything Cons: None more

LILY HAS MAGICAL HANDS! 9/16/2007

I was always very afraid of getting a brazilian bikini; but decided to give it a try two months ago after a friend told me about Lily who works at Maria Bonita. Not only she has a great conversation that was able to make me relax, she was neat, fast and very professional. After some painful past experiences on the waxing table I had in other places, I had to accept that my friends were right: Lily truly has two magical hands. I had no idea that a professional could make so much difference; but I'm writing here to encourage those women who, like me, were afraid of getting rid of that undesired hair. LILY IS THE BEST WAXING EXPERIENCE I EVER HAD!!! more

great haircut, friendly service 9/16/2007

I'd been thinking about getting bangs for a while, but my former stylist told me over and over that they ""wouldn't be a good look."" When that salon mysteriously closed one day, I found myself in Maria Bonita. The Citysearch reviews were excellent, so I figured I'd give it a try. I went to Roger, who agreed that bangs would be a good change for me, and I couldn't be happier. He gave me a nice, simple trim, along with bangs that I can either wear as bangs or let simply blend into the rest of my hair. He was friendly and professional, and I'll definitely be back soon....maybe even go really short this time! more

LILY HAS MAGICAL HANDS! 9/15/2007

I was always very afraid of getting a brazilian bikini; but decided to give it a try two months ago after a friend told me about Lily who works at Maria Bonita. Not only she has a great conversation that was able to make me relax, she was neat, fast and very professional. After some painful past experiences on the waxing table I had in other places, I had to accept that my friends were right: Lily truly has two magical hands. I had no idea that a professional could make so much difference; but I'm writing here to encourage those women who, like me, were afraid of getting rid of that undesired hair. LILY IS THE BEST WAXING EXPERIENCE I EVER HAD!!! more

great haircut, friendly service 9/15/2007

I'd been thinking about getting bangs for a while, but my former stylist told me over and over that they "wouldn't be a good look." When that salon mysteriously closed one day, I found myself in Maria Bonita. The Citysearch reviews were excellent, so I figured I'd give it a try. I went to Roger, who agreed that bangs would be a good change for me, and I couldn't be happier. He gave me a nice, simple trim, along with bangs that I can either wear as bangs or let simply blend into the rest of my hair. He was friendly and professional, and I'll definitely be back soon....maybe even go really short this time! more

MARIA in MARIA BONITA IS THE BEST WAXER EVER!!! PAINLESS 9/12/2007

I have been to all the best brazilian waxes in manhattan. J sisters, Bliss spa and 2 other brazilian salons. MARIA is amazing!! I am usually very sensitive I FELT NO PAIN!!! She is truely caring! She also does AMAZING EYEBROWS! Pros: WAXING, mani/pedi and hair Cons: nothing more

MARIA in MARIA BONITA IS THE BEST WAXER EVER!!! PAINLESS 9/11/2007

I have been to all the best brazilian waxes in manhattan. J sisters, Bliss spa and 2 other brazilian salons. MARIA is amazing!! I am usually very sensitive I FELT NO PAIN!!! She is truely caring! She also does AMAZING EYEBROWS! I am very picky over my wax. Maria Bonita is half an hour away from where i live but it is truely worth it-- as maria leaves me hair free and pain free Pros: WAXING, mani/pedi and hair Cons: nothing more

Regina is the Best!!!!! 7/11/2007

I took my friend to Regina for her first time and it was not painful AT ALL for her. Regina is a really truly nice person, and she is an expert at reducing the pain. She seems actually concerned about her clients and she is very personable. I couldn't recommend her enough. Pros: Regina is very good at what she does. more

Regina is the Best!!!!! 7/10/2007

I took my friend to Regina for her first time and it was not painful AT ALL for her. Regina is a really truly nice person, and she is an expert at reducing the pain. She seems actually concerned about her clients and she is very personable. I couldn't recommend her enough. Pros: Regina is very good at what she does. more

The best service ever! 4/25/2007

I've gone there for two years now for all different services. I have referred alot of women to Maria for the most painless Brazilian wax known to WOMAN. I highly recommend her for anyone's first time and there after. She makes you feel at ease and soothes you with her techniques during the process. I have also seen very nice highlights come out from that salon. Good quality service, products and employees. THUMBS UP!!!! more
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A clean, fresh, Brazilian-owned salon that produces fine results.

Owner Message
  • Step off the face of the earth and into your own little piece of Brazil at Maria Bonita Salon & Spa located in downtown New York. The Brazilian beauty scene is not as thriving downtown as it is uptown, so when spa owner Maria Fernanda Lacerda discovered a void of full-service salons amidst the well-groomed streets of Nolita, she got down to business. Born in 2003, Maria Bonita is one of the only full-service Brazilian salons to offer one-stop hair, nail, and waxing services, as well as facials and massages; it is also the only place in the city to use Bell Soft, a Brazilian line of hair and body products made of all-natural ingredients. The ground-floor hair and nail salon share quarters with a small waxing room, while quiet massage and facial stations are nestled on the basement level. Signature services include, naturally, Brazilian bikini wax.

Editorial
  • The sunny space has a clean, fresh look; it's decorated with clear plastic chairs, white- and light-wood tones and is filled with the sounds of '80s soft rock. Rather than giving a full hair...

  • 10/20/2006 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Wed 10am-7pm Thu-Sat 10am-9pm Sun 10am-6pm
  • Payments: Discover, Master Card, Visa, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, NoLita
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