Urban Waxx

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1036 NW 18th Ave (at NW Marshall)
Portland, OR 97209

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(503) 219-9299
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GREAT! I went in 4 days ago for my first visit to urban waxx as well as my first wax on my lady area. The girls there were so friendly and welcoming, they were professional in all...

Worst

That pretty much sums it up. Next time I spend $70 + I think I'd like a more thorough job. No fun coming home and realizing you have patches of unwaxed hair. I actually went t...

Get your waxx on! 11/16/2009

Great place for your waxing needs. No need to be nervous here. The staff is friendly, the location is good, the space is clean. Oh! The wine is yummy....Brooke is the best!!!!! Pros: Staff, price, location Cons: None more

Excellent for first-timers!! 11/15/2009

Waxing is something that had crossed my mind... and then I happened across this in April: urbanwaxx.blogspot. com ... this blog made all of my apprehension and curiosity melt away. I ended up emailing Shannon that evening, after reading the blog for a few hours. Her quick response was incredibly kind and answered the few questions I had left. Not even a full twenty-four hours after reading the blog, I found myself lying in Urban Waxx for my first wax! I can't think of a bad thing to say about my experience there. For the past 7 months, I have been going to Urban Waxx religiously and honestly, couldn't see myself going anywhere else! It's been great! The vibe this business gives off is exactly what you want. There, you feel relaxed and at ease... I have never felt uncomfortable or 'scared' about my monthly waxes (including my first time). I have a better relationship with my esthetician than my hair-dresser! Urban Waxx is excellent for first-timers & I would recommend them in the highest esteem to anyone and everyone! Pros: Strictly waxing, great, calm environment, & wonderful staff! Cons: nothing more

The Bees Knees 11/15/2009

I've been seeing Mindy for almost 2 years which is longer than most relationships I've had. I feel great when I leave and have always had a positive experience. All staff members are super friendly, salon is clean, cute & comfortable. I also picked up a bottle of the Seriously Smooth serum here and it's the best ingrown hair eliminator I've ever tried (and I've tried a few brands). Plus the bottle lasts forever. Location is pretty easy to get to and there is always plenty of street parking right outside! Oh and last time I went they had a huge tub of candy corn to eat in the waiting area. 10 STARS! Pros: Staff, products used, location Cons: Nothing more

Best wax ever and very minimal plucking 11/15/2009

I'm a long time Brazilian wax-ee. I've had some truly horrific waxes in my day. I won't go into details; all of us have been there. Before going to Urban Waxx, I was a pretty loyal Wax On client. I went every 5 weeks for my maintenance Brazilian. Wax On (and most wax places) use a softer wax and use cloth strips to take the wax off. With that softer wax, you can't re-wax over a place you've already waxed. This means a LOT of plucking. OW!!!!! I used to suffer in silence though I once infamously kneed my waxer in the boob on a particularly painful pluck. Also, I think that the softer wax somehow doesn't grab all of the hair follicle because grow back would happen fairly fast. Within 3 days. Urban Waxx uses a hard wax. I could write poetry about the hard wax. How it doesn't hurt, how you can re-wax over places, how it leaves me clean and hair free for up to a week and half, how there's no weird wax left behind. And the practitioners of the hard wax at Urban Waxx are phenomenal. I've only seen Mindy there but I'm sure that ALL of them are fantastic. Pros: Hard wax, minimal plucking, clean, friendly, fast Cons: none at all more

Best.Place.Ever. 11/15/2009

I love this place too much for words. I had been to a few other places in town before Urban Waxx, and let me tell you, the difference is astronomical. It's a super-chill environment with amazingly friendly staff, tea and candies while you wait, and the most pleasant waxing experience you'll ever have. I have to give some 'mad props' to my lady Brooke, because she is fantastic. It takes an awesome person to be giving you a brazilian and still make you feel comfortable and chatty. When they say it's "The best wax you'll ever have. Seriously" they are soooo not joking. I thought that was a cute little tagline or whatever at first but it's the truth. Seriously. Pros: Everything Cons: ABSOLUTELY NONE more

Get your waxx on! 11/15/2009

Great place for your waxing needs. No need to be nervous here. The staff is friendly, the location is good, the space is clean. Oh! The wine is yummy....Brooke is the best!!!!! Pros: Staff, price, location Cons: None more

Excellent for first-timers!! 11/15/2009

Waxing is something that had crossed my mind... and then I happened across this in April: urbanwaxx.blogspot. com ... this blog made all of my apprehension and curiosity melt away. I ended up emailing Shannon that evening, after reading the blog for a few hours. Her quick response was incredibly kind and answered the few questions I had left. Not even a full twenty-four hours after reading the blog, I found myself lying in Urban Waxx for my first wax! I can't think of a bad thing to say about my experience there. For the past 7 months, I have been going to Urban Waxx religiously and honestly, couldn't see myself going anywhere else! It's been great! The vibe this business gives off is exactly what you want. There, you feel relaxed and at ease... I have never felt uncomfortable or 'scared' about my monthly waxes (including my first time). I have a better relationship with my esthetician than my hair-dresser! Urban Waxx is excellent for first-timers & I would recommend them in the highest esteem to anyone and everyone! Pros: Strictly waxing, great, calm environment, & wonderful staff! Cons: nothing more

Love it! 11/15/2009

I love being able to make appointments online, and the reminder e-mail/ phone call. It's a lovely, calm shop with a great staff who meet you with an offer of tea, water, or wine. Beth is completely awesome and talented, so I don't have to book an appointment somewhere else to get my eyebrows done too. They also sell my favorite locally made body butter and perfume! Pros: courteous and professional staff more

Best Place Ever 11/15/2009

I always look forward to my appointments at Urban Waxx. They have a great staff and the place is very nice. My friends that I have referred are now customer that won't go anywhere else either. I highly recommend Urban Waxx!! Pros: Everything Cons: Nothing more

Urban Waxx 11/15/2009

i look forward to getting my brazilian wax. i think that pretty much says it all.. i <3 Mindy! Pros: friendly, efficient, professional Cons: none. more

Best place for waxing 11/15/2009

Very gentle. Work with you to achieve best results. The best waxing I've ever had. Pros: Great staff Cons: None more

For the faint of heart 11/15/2009

They made me feel comfortable and walked me through all of the options. Also, they told me how to better tweeze my brows on my own. Pros: best place to get the job done Cons: none more

Love it! 11/14/2009

I love being able to make appointments online, and the reminder e-mail/ phone call. It's a lovely, calm shop with a great staff who meet you with an offer of tea, water, or wine. Beth is completely awesome and talented, so I don't have to book an appointment somewhere else to get my eyebrows done too. They also sell my favorite locally made body butter and perfume! Pros: courteous and professional staff more

Best Place Ever 11/14/2009

I always look forward to my appointments at Urban Waxx. They have a great staff and the place is very nice. My friends that I have referred are now customer that won't go anywhere else either. I highly recommend Urban Waxx!! Pros: Everything Cons: Nothing more

Urban Waxx 11/14/2009

i look forward to getting my brazilian wax. i think that pretty much says it all.. i <3 Mindy! Pros: friendly, efficient, professional Cons: none. more

Best place for waxing 11/14/2009

Very gentle. Work with you to achieve best results. The best waxing I've ever had. Pros: Great staff Cons: None more

For the faint of heart 11/14/2009

They made me feel comfortable and walked me through all of the options. Also, they told me how to better tweeze my brows on my own. Pros: best place to get the job done Cons: none more

Its Just the Best 11/12/2009

What I liked best about Urban Wax was the friendly staff, they really know how to make you so comfortable (it was my first time) Beth is a doll I can understand why she does so well, she is the greatest, she did the best job. My next visit to Portland I will be back to Urban Wax and only to see Beth. I wear my UrbanWax shirt often more

Its Just the Best 11/12/2009

What I liked best about Urban Wax was the friendly staff, they really know how to make you so comfortable (it was my first time) Beth is a doll I can understand why she does so well, she is the greatest, she did the best job. My next visit to Portland I will be back to Urban Wax and only to see Beth. I wear my UrbanWax shirt often more

Amazing 10/27/2009

I swear by this place and have send all my friends who are now also addicts. I couldn't recommend Urban Waxx more! Pros: Fun girls, great decor, relaxing was more
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Expert hair removal, friendly and professional staff, and a hip, modern setting. All with a decidedly chill vibe.

Owner Message
  • Welcome to Urban Waxx, Portland's favorite spot to get smooth. Urban Waxx is a sleek, modern waxing salon in the heart of Northwest Portland. Here you will find a devoted team of "Smooth Operators" always available to perform quick, expert, and virtually painless hair removal from practically anywhere.
    Urban Waxx is commited to using the finest, all natural hard and soft wax available. Clients have a huge fear of getting waxed, and when they come to Urban Waxx and realize how fast and fun waxing can be, it changes their whole perspective.
    We are open every day with extended hours, and we have an expert team of friendly, talented waxers to assist you in all of your hair removal needs! Come see us at Urban Waxx, our wax pots are always on!

Editorial
  • Expert waxing courtesy of a professional, inside a locale with a decidely chill vibe.

  • 3/29/2007 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm Sat 9am-7pm Sun 10am-5pm
  • Payments: American Express, Master Card, Discover, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Northwest District, Neighbors West - Northwest
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