Venus Experience

Went in for a manicure. I forget my manicurists name but she was so sweet, we had a great conversation. I love this little building and the mimosas!

I’ve been coming to Linda at Venus experience for two years now and I hate going anywhere else. She is so thorough and quick that I forget I’m getting a Brazilian. Cheap efficient and relatively painless go Linda!

I have been going to the venus experience for 8 years now. Linda is the greatest. I recommend waxes and manicures and pedicures. Ive lived in different parts of the country but I’ve never been treated as well as I have been treated here. Loveeeee them!

This was my first time at the Venus experience and I was not disappointed! Great mani & pedi and you can’t beat the $ 40 price tag for students. Will definitely be returning!

Today Mercedes gave me a wonderful pedicure. I love that there was no music and no chatter. I like to almost meditate during a treatment and salons usually have so much going on it’s impossible. They were professional, friendly and accommodating.

I’ve been getting brazilians for awhile and I will not be returning here. Yes, the $ 40 price is great, and it’s also very close to where I live, but they do NOT use hard wax and they double dip in their wax!
Double dipping is unacceptable. It’s very unhygienic and can cause infections. Every other place I’ve been for waxing does not double dip — common practice is to throw out the popsicle stick after using it once. I will not be returning.

I have been going to this place for 4 years. Linda is the Brazilian waxer. Super sweet and super fast-​makes the experience practically painless. She also takes time to make sure there are no residual ingrown hairs. Clean, reasonably priced, and good work!

I have had nothing but great experiences with the ladies of Venus Experience. I usually go in just for an eyebrow wax, and I’ve never had any trouble getting an appointment. For the bikini waxing, they’re quick and thorough about it. I love the space, the prices are very good, it’s easy to get to and they always make me feel pretty. I’ve been going for two years now, and I don’t see any need to change. (Sidenote, I’ve used some groupons to other waxing locations and I’ve been thoroughly let down in terms of quality, bedside manner and price.)

TMI review… I’m not a big waxer. I’ve had allergic reactions to wax and I also have a big old scar on my leg that’s pretty sensitive. But every now and then I break down and decide to bite the bullet.
The good:
I called and made an appointment about 30 minutes out.
They’re open on Mondays.
Space is nice and inviting.
Unilocal deal with check in 10% off.
The meh:
Though the price was still high for lower leg only.
Wax wasn’t fully cleaned up on one leg.
Good news is that I didn’t break out into a rash and she worked quickly enough that my scar wasn’t too irritated.

I’ll be honest, the price is what initially drew me to the Venus Experience. My roommate first booked a Brazilian wax appointment there based on proximity and didn’t have any complaints– so I decided to give it a try. I’ve been a Brazilian wax veteran for over a decade and have to say that the quality of the service and unsanitary practices make the Venus Experience unacceptable.
Mercedes and Gladys are both sweet ladies and quick at waxing, but often miss many stray hairs. For $ 35– $ 40 + tip, you really are getting substandard service.
The first time I got a Brazilian it was by Mercedes. At first, I was surprised by the lack of modesty draping. Also, the wax was almost unbearably hot (and I use Relax and Wax No Scream Cream which numbs by more than 60%) and I still felt myself wincing. I’m definitely no weenie when it comes to waxing– usually, I barely flinch. I think it was a combination of the temperature, the low quality wax, and re-​using each cloth strip that contributed to the extra discomfort. This caused a lot of extra tugging at the skin and I was shocked by how bright pink my entire bikini area was immediately and for almost a week after the wax! It looked like I had a sunburned vajayjay! At the end of the service there were no soothing sprays or calming creams used following treatment, only baby powder. I left a bright-​pink baby-​powdered mess, felt like I was rushed in and out, and that my concerns were not addressed.
Side note, when I mentioned the stray hairs, Mercedes said that I hadn’t allowed for enough growth. For someone who’s been getting Brazilian bikini waxes for years, I definitely know how much growth is appropriate.
A few months later I decided to give The Venus Experience another try and booked an appointment with Gladys. My actual waxing experience was similar in terms of quality– quick and sloppy. However, this time I noticed a practice that is an absolute no-​no: Double dipping in the wax container! Waxing such an intimate area demands the highest standards of sanitation to prevent infection. I was absolutely horrified when I noticed it being done and spoke up politely. Gladys said that the temperature was hot enough to kill bacteria which is completely incorrect.
Save yourself the risk of a staph infection and pay $ 10-​$ 15 more for much better service elsewhere!

I’m not one to EVER write a review on Unilocal,but I am compelled to compliment. Literally the best brazilian wax I’ve had done in my 8 years of getting them. Merce (Mercedes) was my esthetician, so easy to talk to, nearly painless (as if that’s really possible), and very detail oriented. Even took the time to pluck after she finished waxing. Great price — $ 40! Will absolutely be a returning customer.

Best Brazilian wax in town! Linda is awesome!

I chose Venus Experience to be my first brazilian wax experience thanks to Unilocal.
I won’t be returning to Venus Experience. It just wasn’t right for me. I found a more appropriate aesthetician at another local spa.

Very professional, clean environment.
I was in New Orleans, on my way to Central America, from New York City. I’ve been to lots of spas in NYC, for Brazilian waxing, and I can honestly say that not a single one of those experiences was as pleasant as my experience at Venus. Gladys was so gentle, kind, and quick. After I left I told my boyfriend that if I had my way, Gladys would move to NYC, so that I could see her regularly.
If you’re in New Orleans, and you need a brazilian wax, this is the place to go.
Oh! I should also add that I called Venus to make an appointment the same day. They fit me in within 45 minutes of my call. Excellent service!
Ask for Gladys!

I’ve tried Balance Spa & Belladonna, and left unsatisfied. When in dire need I go to Venus Experience. They don’t carry the best wax nor do they use hard wax. So get ready to feel some pain if you are on the hairer side.
I recommend Mercedes, she has a softer touch then most.
But I will say this city needs to step its game up…#NYerlostinNoLa

I had a very relaxing and thorough wax job here. The price is great too!
BUT Unilocal users should know that Venus Experience double dips in their wax. This means they use the same wax for each client and each client is waxed with one popsicle stick applicator that is re-​dipped into the wax multiple times until the service is finished. Then it is thrown away. This is VERY UNHYGIENIC. A spa should use a new popsicle stick wax applicator each time the wax is applied so only clean, unused sticks go into the wax.
I asked this spa why they didn’t do this and they said that the hot wax kills all of the germs. This is untrue. See the article below for details.

Sometimes, a girl’s gotta wax. Hello, Venus Experience. As the place was highly recommended by several of my sorority sisters and conveniently located within walking distance of campus, I booked an appointment right away. When I say right away, I mean the day before I left for vacation (I tend to procrastinate); however, they gladly accommodated me and I had an appointment with Bianca.
I sauntered into the salon and was welcomed by the calm and serene ambiance of the place. (Calm and serene is nice when you’re preparing to have your hair ripped off). Bianca was great – professional, quick, and thorough, the best brazilian I’ve received and at a nice price, too. I was very pleased with the results and have been back several times. Yay! I’m a fan, Venus Experience.

Same day appointment
Quick
Clean
Friendly

Very calm and classic looking spa. I got waxing services, and was very impressed with the process. Mercedes performed with exceptional gentleness and accuracy. In fact, it was the most pain-​free waxing I’ve ever experienced. We chatted throughout and, before I knew it, it was over. I have sensitive skin, and usually my legs get red after a wax, but this was by far the least invasive waxing I’ve recieved. I just moved here and was pleasantly surprised by how pain-​free the apt was.
I will go back to Mercedes everytime. The price was average and similar to what I pay in New York.

I needed some emergency waxing services late on a Friday afternoon. They were able to accomodate me with little notice and I was pleasantly surprised with how nice the salon was, and the friendly service at the main desk.
I saw Bianca, and she did a fantastic job. Quick, friendly, THOROUGH, and very professional. I was even more thrilled to learn that a brazilian is only $ 40, which is the lowest I’ve found in New Orleans. Considering the beautiful salon environment, wonderful staff, and quality job… I’ll be back for sure.
Thanks, Bianca!