Silk Body Waxing Studio

Kristin is really really really good. I’ve never had a wax this sharp before, and I’ve had a lot of them. To those who have complained — it’s part of being a one-​person business. What may be lacking in overhead, she more than makes up for in quality and cost. I would highly recommend Silk Body Waxing, and when you schedule your appointment, build in a little wait time. It’s totally worth it.

Quick, professional and talented. I went in for 2 services and was out in 30 minutes with great results. Best prices around. I will definitely be returning.

As a man in Philadelphia, needing certain things «waxed» leads to awkward online searches and asking of friends for recommendations. For months, I had gone to another place in center city due to it being recommended on Unilocal especially for men, and thought everything was fine but not the most pleasant or easy experience.
Cue another Unilocal search, and finding Silk & Kristen. WORLDS apart, and such a great experience, anyone and everyone should set up a time and schedule anything here with her. What used to be awkward and messy, is now a fun (yes, really) and easy experience, and Kristen is a pleasure to be around. End up laughing the whole time, and come out with no strange residues, no need for helping her position things, OR any pain. I’m still not sure how that’s possible, but she knows her stuff.
Even better, the first time I scheduled, I made a mistake on her website and booked for the next week without knowing it. Showed up wondering where everyone was, she came back, and not only was very friendly, but found a way to fit me in later that day anyway. Must visit, MEN or WOMEN, in Philly.

Waste of time and I may have even been bit by a bed bug. The communication is minimum to none. Personality did not make up for over hour wait before I was even greeted. Will not return !!! Clean on the outside not so much inside.

I felt obligated to write this because I was so angry at my last experience here. I had an appointment this week in which I left work early for because it’s been impossible to get an appointment here after normal working hours. I made my appointment weeks in advance because I had an important event to be at. I sat in the waiting area for 20 mins without even being acknowledged and ended up just walking out because I had a follow on appointment, which I was late for. She never even called or emailed with an apology. I’m writing this review because this unprofessionalism is a reoccurring trend, unfortunately. She’s really good at what she does, but she is consistently unprofessional and late and I’ve had to wait outside on the street almost every time ringing the door bell over and over. Sometimes she lets me know she’s going to be late and other times she’s messed up the appointment time. I just can’t take the issues anymore. I have a schedule too and it’s disrespectful to consistently make someone wait on you and act like you could care less about them. I’d rather go somewhere where my patronage is appreciated and my time is respected. I’ve given this business multiple opportunities to get better and every time it’s been the same. Don’t waste your time here unless you have nothing to do all day and can wait around. I’ll stick to the European Wax Center from now on.

This is not a quick-​wax type of place. Kristen takes her time and pays extreme attention to detail. I was a little disappointed that my appointment ended up being 45 minutes later than it was scheduled to be, but the wait was well worth it. Best brow wax in South Philly. No double dipping. Clean and professional. Highly recommended!

Kristen is an absolute doll. She’s also knowledgable and passionate about her craft. I have gone several times for a brow and Brazilian wax. She is so thorough, my brows look amazingly shaped and polished when she’s finished.
She is very sweet and puts you at ease. I came to her for my very first Brazilian and I was so nervous! Kristen was very understanding and down to earth. She explained the type of wax she uses (soft wax with stripes) and the pros of waxing vs shaving. Because of her, I’ll never shave again! She talked me through everything and told me what to expect. Afterward, she gives you a minute to look over everything and if she missed a spot, she’ll gladly go back and wax again.
The place is very clean and the atmosphere is relaxing. And there is no double dipping. Kristen has her license and certifications displayed, so you know she’s legit. Unfortunately, I recently moved and it’s too long of a trip to make so I no longer go to Kristen, but I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great waxing experience.

I’m breaking my loooooooong Unilocal hiatus in order to write this review.
Kristen is, hands down, the best waxer I’ve ever had the pleasure to come across in all my years. Keep in mind I work in the beauty industry…
I’ve been getting Brazilians for the better part of my adult life. Yes, it’s your kitty, and that is not going to be a pleasant experience no matter who you go to or what their technique is.
So I thought.
Kristen is funny and kind (which helps you get your mind off of such things), but more importantly is a crazy skilled waxer. Honestly, I’ve never have had such a painless, easy going, perfect (read: no redness, no irritation, no bumps) Brazilian wax in all my life. The facility itself is clean (no double dipping!!) and welcoming. Her prices are better than most places in Center City and the quality of work is there without the catch of being tried to sell a «package» or a «deal». But check this, keep your waxes up every 4 weeks and it’s only $ 40! What?!
If you don’t go to Silk, well, you simply aren’t waxing right.

Given the fact that it was my first Brazilian wax ever!!! I am very satisfied with the results!!! Let me list the details:
1. After reading the ratings I had called Silk studio and booked the appointment and I got it on the same day at 1:30 with Kristin. =]
2. The place was easy to find and there was plenty of parking.
3. The atmosphere was very clean, warm, and welcoming! p. s the place smelled like chocolate.
4. I met Kristin who is a kind heart and knowledgeable woman who answered all of my questions and concerns. After signing a few paper I was in the waxing room.
5. Kristen used two different kinds of wax. The soft wax is used for the inner lady part which she peeled off with her finger and the second wax was a hard wax which was used for the pelvic and the back door area. I can say from 1 – 10 where 10 is the most painful I say that it was a 4 (this is coming from someone who can handle pain so I don’t know how it is for sensitive people).
6. I also thought that it was going to be awkward since my lady parts were all out there on the table, but Kristin helped me relax by sharing some of her horrible experience of being waxed at nail salons. This made me feel very comfortable and we were able to laugh about it.
7. For every area she used a new stick! She does not double dip, guys!!!
8.After the process was over Kristen allowed me to check to see if there was any missing spots. I felt that she did a meticulous job and I am very pleased with the outcome!
9. There was no burn marks, puffiness, or residual pain!!!
10. The price was $ 48 and it was just right for a Brazilian wax. I already referred three of my girlfriends to try Kristin out. I will definitely be making an appointment for next month. I hope this help to those who are reading this.
Thank you for the experience Kristin!!!
~Nari

I went to Kristen because of the rave reviews she got. I got an eyebrow and lip wax. I gave her 2 stars only because she is a nice girl and her studio is cute and clean, and because (thank god) my lip wax turned out ok. My eyebrows, however, not so much. I’m not sure if the wax was not hot enough or what the issue was but the skin under my eyebrows was ripped clean off. I have never had a reaction to waxing before and I have been waxing for about 8 years now, this is not a reaction to the wax but simply my skin being waxed off in addition to the hair. It was pretty painful and I had to go home and ice my eyebrows due to the swelling and put neosporin on them. I now have to go to a black tie wedding this weekend with huge scabs under my eyebrows. I unfortunately would never return here.

Well I was scared as could be going to Kristen for a brazillian because I had been tortured by other waxers before AND I was getting married in 5 days so I didn’t need or want any irritation on my destination wedding day.
SOOOOOOO glad I didn’t let my fear overcome me to the point of not making the appointment. She was able to fill me in at the given time I needed with no problem and she was super nice and personable as you would need while sitting through such an awkward experience. Her studio is very intimate and adorable and I loved the location because I didn’t have to circle a thousand times looking for parking. Their was plenty of free street parking. She made sure to go over any allergies in reference to the wax and she explained the reasoning behind her using both hard and soft wax. Kristen is officially my new esthetician. What I liked the most was that after she was done she left the space so that I could double check her work and let her know if I was ok with the end result. She obviously wants to make sure you leave content. Little does she know she also acted like my therapist helping me to overcome the dreaded fear of brazillians.
DON“T let her young looking appearance fool you she was super professional, social and confident in her work. A young female business owner who knows exactly how it should be done. YOU GO GIRL! I was impressed and so were my lady parts.
Thanks fellow Unilocalers for posting your reviews. I wouldn’t have found Kristen if it wasn’t for you. So I hope this review can help any other future clients who are in need of a great waxer because god knows they are hard to find.

I usually put «bikini wax» right above «dental work» on my list of things I’d like to do, but today I had the most comfortable, least painful waxing experience in my life. Kristen is fantastic, funny, and talented. Her studio is welcoming and clean and her technique is incredible. To be completely honest, every other bikini wax I’ve gotten left me walking like I just got off a horse. Not today. I’ll definitely be stepping up my waxing game now that I found Kristen!

Amazing wax experience today. I called today and was able to come in today. Kristen is very friendly and she knows what she us doing. She talks you through the process and works very quickly. The wax was wayyyyy less painful than my previous experiences. Will be a repeat customer already scheduled my maintenance appointment.

Desperate for some pre-​memorial day grooming, I made a call to Kristen for an appointment (thanks Unilocal!) near my house. She was able to squeeze me in the next day and that is that. She’s my waxer now. A lady business owner? Who watches Orange is the New Black and gossips with me? Who makes the whole experience comfortable? Who offered other neighborhood suggestions? Done and done. Everyone call her up but leave me my appointments, please.

I have never been brand or business loyal. I mean Ill jump from Hair cuttery to a new salon, even when I smoked I’d smoke almost any brand… but I will not be going to anyone else for waxing ever again. I had only been waxed, maybe 10 or so times in my life before going here (by different people, of course because I jump around). Kristen has created the best experience for me by far, shes smart funny and sometimes she has a movie on in the other room and we laugh and make jokes about what we are listening to.
The wax itself: the most painless I have experienced– and I have seen her numerous times– its always easy!
and the chocolate smells are no joke either :) its heaven!

Professional, accommodating, and clean. I got a Brazilian… no pain. Best experience.

I’m gonna give 5 stars because, although I never had waxing services in the U.S.A before, I believe in general concept is the same: Kirsten knows what she’s doing, she is considerate and carefull towards you and the process, very nice sweet and well manners, you can tell she really focus on you and on what shes doing, but on top of it all: she has magical techniques… I never had any waxing as pain-​free as I did with her, which is shocking considering I have low tolerance to pain. It hurted WAY less than any other time I’ve waxed before in my life. Oh and no double dipping. Hiyegen is fulcral!
I’ve been carefully looking for a new place to wax after moving to the USA that i feel good about comfortable and happy, and I found it.
Oh yeah and the chocolate smell from the wax is really good: p

Kristen did a wonderful job on my brows! She is meticulous! Even though I’m willing to endure pain for great brows, here I didn’t have to! I don’t know how she did it but I have never had such a pain-​free waxing before. I booked my next appointment before I walked out the door.

Ok, I think I found my match. I live right around the corner from Silk, so I figured I would give it a try on my day off. It was incredibly easy to make an appointment with Kristen, and convenient for me to get to, which is something I value highly. A lot of waxers are located in the Rittenhouse/​Center City area, but I want to go to one that’s close to me. Passyunk Square people– if this is an issue of yours– give Kristen a try.
The location is easy like I said before, and the space is nice. It’s small and cozy and you are the only person there, so you don’t feel like anyone is waiting on you, or knows what’s going on behind the curtain.
Kristen uses hard and soft wax, and she has disposable panties if you do not feel comfortable bearing it all for a bikini or a brazilian. She has a very good technique, and although bikini waxes are never pain free, she is very good at making it less painful. I told her I had seen another person who tweezed me endlessly, so Kristen didn’t tweeze me at all.
Here is what sealed the deal for me. I have absolutely NO BRUISES. Every single other waxer I went to, I had bruises right after that would stay for days, and I always blamed myself. No. There are waxers out there who can wax you without hurting you and bruising you, and Kristen is one of those waxers. Also, my skin only looked like it had just been waxed (a little red with some bumps) for a few hours after. By the next morning, I was completely beach ready and had no signs of a waxing! I usually get red bumps for a day or so, and a lot of times i would bleed a little. No bleeding whatsoever with Kristen, and the red bumps were gone the next morning. I even went swimming in the ocean and had no irritation in the freshly waxed area. Usually bumps break out, but not after getting a wax with Kristen.
Another perk: she has a very tidy process. Many other places I have gone to, including International and Pilleggi, the waxers have left remnants of wax all over my thighs. It has been so bad I usually schedule my services late in the day so that I can go clean up afterwards. Kristen was so clean and efficient that I went shopping right after and could have easily forgotten that I had just been waxed.
I am sold. I can stop «dating» waxers, I have found my match.

I gave 4 stars instead of 5 only because I’ve never gotten a body wax service before, and I can’t honestly compare if I don’t know, but for first timers, I STRONGLY recommend going to see Kristen at Silk. She made me comfortable, minimized the pain, and was so super friendly and awesome.
The studio is on a quiet block in a very nice south Philly neighborhood. Kristine’s offices are warm and welcoming, private, and a mix of a spa’s upscale décor with a doctors office level of professionalism. She is knowledgeable in her field and very good at what she does. We discussed different techniques, hygiene, waxing do’s and don’t s, after care, followups,… then we talked about tv shows, boyfriends, career goals, everything lol. I don’t think I could have made a better choice in my search for a great first time Brazilian and full leg wax. I am definitely going to back again in 4 – 6 weeks.