Brazilians of Yaletown

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This is a ladies-only list - I'm on a mini quest. I work in Yaletown and my lunch break is about the only convenient time for personal admin (yes - I'm calling it that.) So.. I'm trying out the local haunts to find the best one. The one that won't hurt. The one that is clean. The one without awkwardness. The one I can tell my friends about.

 1. Ocean Breeze Spa

1025 Mainland St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R6
(604) 669-9700

Categories: Hair Salons, Day Spas

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

3.0 star rating
  Update - 9/1/2010

As I had 2 coupons for $19 waxes, this is my 2nd review.

I stand by my comments about the appearance of the establishment in my first review (so quick, go read my witty remarks!), this is more of an update on the service. Because the place is 3, and…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    7/22/2010

    I'm doing a mini waxing tour of yaletown, and because they had a coupon on Livingsocial, I decided… Read more »

 2. Stripped Wax Bar

1226 Hamilton St
Vancouver, BC V6B 6L2
(604) 681-8660

Categories: Hair Removal, Skin Care

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

3.0 star rating
  7/2/2010

I can't give 5 stars when something causes me pain - I just cant.

In an office that is 98% female, I heard about this place through my colleagues who were going in convoy during lunch breaks as Stripped was offering 50% off all services for the first…More »

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 3. Sugarbox

1025 Cambie St
Vancouver, BC V6B 5L7
(604) 569-1100

Categories: Hair Removal, Day Spas

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

4.0 star rating
  11/10/2010

Alright ladies - I know this is the Commercial Drive location, but they're re-opening the yaletown one so it still makes it on my list.

I found out about sugarbox from yelp, and I put it on a pedestal of waxing bars, trying other ones first. Everyone…More »

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