Queen Bee Salon & Spa

I read about Queen Bee Waxing in the Daily Breeze a couple of years back. I kept putting it off because of the drive. I kept going to local places. VERY VERY painful. One place took an hour to the job and left burn marks. I finally took the drive to Queen Bee Waxing. I will never go anywhere else again. The hour drive is worth it. No more ingrowns. The only regret I have is not going sooner. Pros: Fast, Friendly and no ingrowns more

Jodi really is the best in town. Her spa is comfortable, clean, friendly, and above all kind to the pocket-book! Pros: Clean, Comfortable, Affordable Cons: Busy more

I was a first time waxer, and when I read all of Jodi's reviews (I actually only needed to read a few) I knew she would be perfect to break me into the brazilian. Nervous as all heck I sent several emails asking questions about the waxing process, expressing my concerns, etc.... I was a real pain! However Jodi and her assistant michelle answered my emails with such sincerity I truly felt like I was taken care of- and I wasnt even a client yet! When it came time for my appointment, the fact that her garden studio was in a home situation was quite comforting... you're sitting in the breeze hearing birds and feeling the breeze relaxing-how can you go wrong??! She's great to chat with during the process and chatting actually helps everything go faster, if its even possible because she is incredibly fast! Ive never had an ingrown hair thanks to her tips on-line and what I believe is a great wax job! Needless to say I keep going back ! Pros: FAST, friendly, efficient! more

Jodi is definitely the best at what she does. I've gone other places because they were closer and would end up being in soo much pain, not anymore. She' definitely worth the hour drive. Pros: Super Fast!! more

Jodi is amazing! She did my first wax ever, and now I can never go anywhere else. I love to recommend friends to her because she is that good. Pros: Speed, parking, and ability to handle walk-ins. I also love that she is ALWAYS on time for your appointment Cons: None! more

Jodi is fantastic - I have looked for waxers everywhere from Mass, Washington, DC, and throughout LA and Jodi is by far the best. She is sweet, has an amazing bedside manor, and is amazing and fast when it comes to waxings. Despite her massive client base, she somehow remembers your name, your boy drama, and your work situation. I love her and have sent all of the my friends to see her. They have all become her biggest fans as well. I cannot say enough good things about jodi and her team! Pros: Sweet, awesome accent, so fast, puts you at ease Cons: None besides the fact that you are getting waxed! more

Jodi is THE BEST! I cannot recommend her enough. For anyone looking to get their first brazilian or just looking for a new wax gal, Jodi is it. She makes the whole process painless, quick and easy. She will have you looking forward to your wax instead of fearing it. She is such a lovely, warm and charming gal that will put all your worries to ease when it comes to waxing. Pros: Jodi, service, cost Cons: nothing more

When I moved from DC to LA, I had a hard time finding a waxing tech who didn't hurt too much and whom I liked enough to go back to. Jodi not only delivers a virutally pain-free wax, but she is so funny and adorable that you feel like good friends when you leave. You don't even know what's happening and then you are out the door! Jodi is a godsend, and if there were a higher rating than ""Highly Recommended,"" I would give it to her for sure!!! Pros: I love the Garden Studio and Jodi's upbeat attitude and great staff Cons: none that I can think of more

Queen Bee is awesome. I used to go to Burke Williams and other various places for waxing and always felt like I had been tourtured after. I was shocked after going to Queen Bee for the first time there was more

painless waxing is an oxymoron, but hands jodi is the best and closest thing you will get to pain free wax. I chose jodi because of her glowing reviews, and she did not did not dissapoint; she lived up to the hype and then some. She is quick( and trust me the quiker the better), her work space is clean (last place i went had wax and hair stuck to the wall), and she is just a darling person. If its your first time...GO!!!!!! If its your fiftieth...GO!!!! Bottom line go to jodi if you want an amazing wax!!! Pros: Jodi rocks Cons: not a thing more

I did not brave Brazilian bikini waxing until last year-- in my mid-twenties. My little sister had done it forever and had recommended it for the same length of time. I put if off because of my fear of the very stupidity I wound up facing at first: esthesticians who got impatient because I was shy; esthesticians who made me feel uncomfortable because I'm part-black; esthesticians who opened the door (!), left and returned and left and returned through the open door (!!), talked to other clients, and concluded by leaving wax in my still-hairy butt; esthesticians who refused to give me what I wanted (i.e., a full Brazilian wax) because ""you're a first-timer and you must do it in stages"". Then I found Jodi-- who does NONE of these things. She is neither rude nor unsanitary. She is warmly cheerful, sympathetic, hygienic, and on time. She can *successfully* wax everything you want waxed at lightning-speed without hurting you; this is as painless as having hair ripped from your Triangle gets, even without ibuprofen and even when it's just after your period. The first time I got a full wax was at Jodi's studio: it took fifteen minutes, and I didn't even whimper when I had prepared to scream. She won't give you that ""first-timer"" nonsense because, unlike what seems like ninety percent of the other professionals in LA, she actually knows what she's doing. And she does not leave wax or any other gross stickiness in my butt. This all results from her best characteristic, which is her unbelievable focus on the job and the client. Plus, she gives detailed instructions, both on her comprehensive website (who else has got one this good?) and during your appointment. If you follow her instructions to the letter, you will barely get ingrown hairs, even if you're especially curly and crinkly down there and ingrowns are inevitable. I will weep when I have to leave LA and her services next year. more

What can I say that you haven't already read or been told about Jodi and her waxing. She is the best, the fastest, and makes you feel sooooo comfortable. After reading all the reviews about her I was confident that she would do a great job, and of course, she exceeded all my expectations. I walked in, Bob's your Uncle, I was done. I have been to her twice now, and she treats me like I've been a regular for years. I am a recent tranplant from another state and it has been wonderful to find someone who is just as good, if not better, than the person I left behind. I've already told two girlfriends to GO SEE JODI NOW!!! Now if I could only find someone who can do my hair!!!! Cheers Jodi Love! Pros: Waxing perfection, wonderful prices. Cons: The only cons are for the people not getting waxed by Jodi. more

I went to the same woman in Boston for almost 5 years before moving to LA. I went to two different waxing places before this that were HORRIBLE. I almost gave up on brazilians until I searched on city search and found Jodi. She's incredibly professional, and yet a great conversationalist during the whole process. She's quick, cheap, and thorough. I have nothing but compliments for Jodi and Queen Bee Waxing! Some things to note before you go: the waxing studio is in her back yard, so don't feel out of place when you're driving through a residential street; she only takes cash or check so leave your credit cards behind; and she only works a few days a week and fills up quick so call ahead! more

I went based on the reviews on this site and I had been hovering over the idea of ""The Full Monty"" for several months before going through with it. I chose her because her web site was very informative and also helpful. I wasn't rushed, I noticed she is extremely quick and speedy with her work. I have now been to her 3 times to date and I really love and appreciate the fact that she is so fast and I can always count on her to be on time and have me ready to get back to my day in after just a few minutes of practically self-paid for pain. Jodi is fantastic, she is talkative and helps you really try not to worry or focus on the fact that she's down there hot waxing your stuff. I've never had any trouble parking at the Chrome Salon location and she's always been able to get me in when I forget to schedule my appointments in advance. If I ever move out of LA, I'm going to be very very hesitant to go anywhere else but here. more

Jodi is absolutely fantastic!! What could be an awkward experience, with her, is very comfortable and painless. Also, the type of wax she uses is from Italy and it is the best. I am from Italy and I was very pleased to find that wax here. For fun every once in a while, or as a regular habit I highly recommend waxing. Jodi is incredible and easily get 5 stars. Pros: Confortable atmosphere and painless wax Cons: None I can think of more

Bless Jodi Shays!!! This wonderful woman opened up her studio on her day off to accomodate me and my friends that were part of a bridal party. My girlfriends had never been waxed before and have been raving about Jodi's services ever since. Jodi makes you feel really comfortable, her facilities are supremely clean and private and I always walk out of her studio feeling beautiful. She is super busy, however, even on a walk in appointment, I've never waited more than twenty minutes. I would never go anywhere else!!! more

Jodi ,& Kenya Pros: perfect , Cons: none to my knowledge more

I have been getting bikini waxes for 16 years (mostly in New York but also in London, Phila and DC). My first brazilian was at the famed J Sisters in New York City last year. When I returned to LA, I was sick about who would be able to help me maintain it. The first experience (due to my hair and skin type) took close to an hour and left me in doubt about whether it was worth the time and excruciating pain. After my first experience with Jodi, I was HOOKED and now would never allow anyone else to touch my goodies! Her skill and technique are unmatched. She applies different types of wax depending on the length of hair, level of curl and region. She recommends techniques for post-wax maintenance, stays on the cutting edge of new products for better skin maintenance and is always seeking feedback on which products work so that she can stock those her clients love, not the product companies flavor of the moment. Aside from all that, Jodi simply rocks! She gives each client the personal touch and does it all in 15 minutes or less. Quite frankly, I wonder whether the recent complainer gets enough lovin cause who needs (or wants) their aesthetician down there for an extended period of time. Isn't that the purpose of the brazilian so others want to spend more time down there? Viva Jodi! My one-year anniversary is approaching and I will be buying her dinner! Pros: Quick, skillful, dirt cheap, each time gets easier and easier Cons: None, just remember to book in advance for proper maintenance more

Absolutely fabulous! I had my first wax by Jodi today and it rocked!! She?s super sweet and you almost forget you are getting waxed because she?s so friendly and welcoming. The garden studio is sooo adorable and relaxing and super easy to find. The first thing I did after my wax was call my best friend to tell her she had to make an appointment and you should too! Pros: Jodi, service, parking, location Cons: nada more

Jodi?s waxing technique is far superior than any of the more widely known waxing salons in Los Angeles. In fact, some of them actually send their people to train with her. She is a total perfectionist, a consummate professional and her garden studio is simply lovely and utterly private. Trust me, you will receive much better and more personal service at Queen Bee than some busy waxing studio. And seriously, she would never answer the phone in the middle of a wax as a previous reviewer claimed. Every time I've been there over the last few years, she has always had an assistant who takes her calls. Pros: Excellent waxing services, good prices, clean studio, parking, private and personal service. Cons: None at all. more