Uni K Wax Center

Update October 2015: I had been traveling awhile and badly in need of a brazilian and underarms waxing. Since I was in a rush, I just booked an appointment with whomever. When I got there, I learned their prices increased. Also had a pretty bad waxing experience with Rinisha Patel. Talking with Rinisha, her philosophy is to get the most pain out of the way so it can only get better. While I understand that reasoning, probably not the best for brazilians. I almost started crying it hurt so much. She even kinda blamed me for not waxing and having a lot of hair. I told myself I was being a baby but when I walked out of there I literally was hobbling I was in so much pain. It took almost a day and a half for me to be functioning again (usually it just take a couple of hours). Never going back there after this, especially with the price increase. I also noticed that some waxers will use the same stick and pot, not always but sometimes, which sounds SUPER unsanitary, especially when it comes to brazilians.

Update: I’ve tried a bunch of waxers here. Go with sharmila. She’s the best I’ve experienced there.

Went here for the first time last month, right before traveling.
Aside from the pain (which of course, cant be helped) the overall experience was great. The facility is very clean, customer service was decent, and my technician was very skilled.
I took off one star because of how hot the wax was. It was advertised to be room temperature, but it actually was so hot that she had to wait for it to cool down a bit before applying it.
Other than that, no complaints.

Best pain-​minimization of anyplace I’ve tried — and I’ve tried plenty. Before Uni K, I went to nail salons, but they always were stingy with the wax. (Generally, the more waxed used, the less it hurts when they pull it off.) Uni K is generous with the wax. The technicians are polite and efficient. Only once did I get a bad wax at Uni K – it hurt more than usual and the technician waxed over the same areas repeatedly but still left a lot of hair. I didn’t complain, but other customers must have, because she doesn’t work there anymore.

I’m giving this location 4 stars only because the front desk do need to be more welcoming. They always look miserable. But it could be the time I’m arriving is almost closing time and they must be tired. Overall this place is great I’ve never had an issue with my appointments. They did one time did not notify me that Sharmila wasn’t in and I made the appointment a month ahead of time. Sharmila is great she is the only one that I let wax me. I’ve also tried Niru and she’s great too.

I am a huge fan on Uni K Wax but they have just raised their prices by 31%. I just went to book my monthly service and last month it was $ 31 and now its $ 45. I am get things cost more but $ 14 more for the same service is crazy to me. Time to try a new place down the street.

First off, I would like to give a FIVE STAR rating to Sharmila. She is absolutely amazing. Sweet, and very good at what she does. All Brazilian is painful and I don’t believe it gets better with time but she makes you feel super comfortable and makes it as bearable as possible. I’ve had many experiences with other used to go to many places to get my Brazilian but once I found her i strictly go to her.
Now the 1 star rating is for the staff at the front desk. I called in last night to make an 8:30 appointment for Sharmila. I called and asked if Sharmila was available (she was because I checked online earlier) and the receptionist (Jesenia) said she is if you come in now. When I told her I am on my way driving and I am about a half hour away she told me Sharmila was booked up for the rest of the evening. Thankfully I had checked this Unilocal reviews page months ago and saw that this woman lied before. I quickly went online and checked Sharmilas availability — both 8:30 and 8:45 were open. The booking info said to call in because the appointment would be less than an hour away. I then called my friend and asked her to directly call with no questions and request an 8:30 appointment for Sharmila for a Brazilian wax. She called and thankfully Jesenia wasn’t the one to pick up so my friend was able to get that appointment for me. This receptionist is not only rude but is a liar (Jesenia) and I am sure not good for business. I came in for that 8:30 appointment and asked Sharmila directly if she had any appointments that maybe were cancelled last minute — NO her whole evening was completely not booked! I really do not understand this woman’s reasoning for not telling me the truth and possibly losing a customer. If I hadn’t read previous complaints about her I would’ve just gone home without checking anything online. Why do I, as a regular customer, have to find other ways to book an appointment for a wax? If it wasn’t for Sharmila, I would not even step foot in this place again.

I went to Suna and she is amazing. She talks to you so that you can keep your mind off the «pain». She was very gentle and patient. Area was very clean, not one hair left in sight. I recommended Uni K to all my friends. I received a full brazilian wax which came out to be 57 $, WELL WORTH IT! I schedule my appoints weeks in advance and have received amazing service.

Rudest desk girl EVER. Called to make my appointment she told my my phone number wasn’t real and I should stop playing her. WTF, it’s just a Mexican number but no need to be so rude. Came in today for my appointment, confirmation on e-​mail is 9:30. Same girl rudely tells me it’s at 10. I show her my confirmation email at 9:30 she says it’s not her problem and that her computer says 10.
I couldn’t get her name but she’s a black chubby desk girl who works in the mornings.
Other than that wax was good

The place is very clean and with a relaxing atmosphere.
I have sensitive skin and the wax works very well– almost pain free.

Is it more $ than other places not as nice places? YES
Is it worth every penny? 100% YES
Does the wax REALLY make a difference? omg, yes.
Literally never again will I let hot wax be ripped off my skin w/​paper. NEVER again.

Amazing work very clean everybody so professional they wax it’s very soft
I love this place

I am a LOYAL UniK customer for 2 years plus but I always go to the upper east side location. They recently opened this location near my job and I was super excited because it was more convenient.
I came here twice. My first time was with Krishna and although the experience was still painful it wasn’t as bad and she was extremely caring of my feelings and the pain I felt.
The second time I went I saw Lori and it was the most painful experience I ever had. She started out with my inner thigh and ive been waxing that area for years now and I have never been in so much pain that I didn’t even let her get close to my bikini area. The way she was ripping the wax off was as she was scared to do so and something that was suppose to take 5 mins turned into 25 mins!!! I will never go to her again. She seemed like a sweet lady but seemed very inexperienced to me and ive seen many different ladies in this franchise.

First time ever getting a full bikini wax — was super nervous, everyone was so nice and helpful which made this painful process so I would come here again.

Been going to them for yrs (6yrs + to b exact) and must say I only stick to the ones I know. Service is good and has a great point system. Prices are reasonable and hopefully they will stay as such. I guess opening more locations has also helped with the crowdedness.
However summer months, holidays, and weekends can be a nightmare.
Fortunately, I have figured out a system that works.

Just called during my lunch break to reschedule an appointment with Krishna, who is amazing… the receptionist who took my call told me she has nothing available after 7pm, I go online and find out that she has two openings PAST 7. What the heck? Thanks for lying to me lady, or perhaps she was too busy to look up the schedule and just made it up? I don’t know, but this is pretty dissapointing. You just lost a (regular) customer.
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This is my usual Uni K Wax center location. I would definitely recommend this location over the other one’s (had a super bad experience at the Flatiron one — do not go there!). They’re always on time and the girls are super friendly. I would highly recommend Karin! She’s my go-​to!
Also, best part about the Uni K Wax experience is that it is much less painful than regular waxing with the paper strips or cloth strips. Uni K waxers take their time and are careful — I’ve been to nail salons where I’m surrounded by 2 girls and I’m in pain /​invaded by the end. Definitely a comfortable experience at the 3^rd Ave Uni K Wax center!

if you see this review on another center page its because they use the same product everywhere and Id like customers or potentials to be forewarned.
Company says wax is a safe all natural wax that is formulated for sensitive skin and contains no chemicals
if you have sensitive skin do your due diligence and do a spot check first before doing any major waxing and make sure to ask your doc first.
i for one — did not have a great experience and have been to other places before which were fine, no extended redness or reaction.
heres an idea of the result of a bad reaction to their «all natural wax»: extreme itching, redness, for 2 weeks, looks like you have rosacea on whatever location and nothing helps, extreme tightness and discomfort for the whole duration, bumps (like leathery skin almost — disgusting), subsides only with a Rx — Its truly horrible and embarassing

This is my usual Unik location. They usually have last-​minute appointments available via online booking or if you call, which is convenient.
The people who work at the front are much more polite than at most Unik locations. I never pick my waxer, I just go with whoever is available, and I have never been disappointed.
Nothing is comparable to a Unik wax — no other salon is as precise and as fast.

This is the only wax place I’ve ever tried in NYC and I don’t plan on ever going anywhere else.
I was referred by a friend who told me to request Luda but I’ve also gone to Nazeen and other women who have all been fantastic. The receptionists are always friendly and the wait is usually about 5 minutes (I always book online).
You’re given your own private room and get to enjoy the relaxing music while you wait. Bikini waxes are never fun, but Uni-​K makes them pretty painless and always makes sure you’re completely satisfied with the service. I’ve loved every bikini wax I’ve gotten here but nobody has ever gotten my eyebrows exactly the way I like them, so I’ll have to keep trying new people. For a bikini and eyebrow wax, it never takes more than 30 minutes and costs $ 40.
The rewards program is great – you save money every time you book online and get discounts for referring friends.