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Yelp
CARLA IS A++ for a brazilian wax.
I moved to DC about a month ago but have been visiting the area for a couple years now. I have become a big fan of bluemercury, as I am very interested in skin and beauty products. However, I didn't come to bluemercury for products today. I was in dire need of a brazilian, and since I just moved here, it can be a bit daunting to find a place/person you trust, does a good job, and is sanitary at the same time.
I knew bluemercury had some spa services in their properties, so I typed bluemercury into yelp. Immediately I read about Melissa who was given five stars by everyone who rated her. I called bluemercury, Georgetown, for an appointment today specifically with Melissa, but she wasn't in. Instead, I was seen by Carla. I am SO happy Melissa wasn't in because I had the opportunity to meet Carla--she was extremely hospitable, welcoming, and she made me feel immediately comfortable with her. I felt like I had been going to her for years--she was that natural of a person.
We had great conversation--which is always really important when getting a brazilian... could be a bit awkward, and I felt extremely comfortable with her.
Not only was Carla a great person, but she was extremely talented. My brazilian took only ten minutes, it was practically painless, and she was very professional. Also, most importantly to me, she was extremely sanitary. She threw away the stick every time she dipped it into wax--never double-dipped. I know that seems like an obvious thing to do, but you would be surprised (unless you have witnessed it yourself) how many estheticians re-use them.
She has only been with bluemercury for a month now, so I wanted to make her known to the yelp community. She is five stars plus in my opinion. GREAT FIND!!!