BellaPelle Skin Studio

01/25/2008 Posted by pixydust

I'm one of those people that loves the results of waxing but hates the pain. I had a Brazilian wax and eyebrows. To my surprise it was as close to painless as I've ever had. On top of that... I am VERY happy with the results. I don't usually write reviews but after this very positive experience, I felt compelled. I should also mention that the lovely wax pro was named Elizabeth. She was experienced and very knowledgeable. If you would the like same experience, I would highly recommend that you ask for her!

11/30/2007 Posted by joiedevivre

I decided to have a little "pampering" before giving birth and considering, it was not more painful than the first time I had one. Leslie did my wax and she was awesome - perfect mix of being extremely skillled and friendly yet without any attitude or annoying chattiness. She also did a great job of distracting me with our conversation while she worked her magic. I was a little shy about it at first but she immediately made me feel comfortable. I am hoping to go to her next for a facial. Everyone there was friendly and the salon was really cool. Looking at the other reviews, I feel like everyone else has known about BellePelle, but either way I am happy to have discovered it!

Pros: great waxing, friendly, cool place, easy location

09/12/2007 Posted by apes7

I was in San Francisco for a trip, and needed my bikini wax done. I found the salon on Citysearch, and since it got such rave reviews, I thought it would be a safe bet. I have been getting waxed for many years, and have never been in so much pain after a wax appointment. My inner thighs were red and inflamed for 4 days, and the rash has only started to get better after almost a week! And now, it is 2 weeks later, and I already have a lot of growth. On top of all of this, this was the MOST expensive wax I've ever gotten and the staff kept pressuring me to buy products. Avoid this place!

Pros: none

Cons: lack of skill, high prices

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07/12/2007 Posted by mernanc

My mom came into town and we needed a little skin love which we got @ Bellapella. I am not the easiest person to please when in comes to facials and my mom, who has extremely sensitive skin, is even more difficult to satisfy. My esthetician was Jill and she was really,really good; sadly, I don't remember the name of the professional who took care of my mom. Jill's extractions were so gentle I was in & out of a sleepy, happy haze. She listened to me when I told her I had some allergic reactions to bromeline (sp?) the enzyme found in tropical fruits and adjusted her facial regime so that I looked great after the facial and even better the next day. My mom was delighted with her facial. She had spent about 10 days in the high desert about a week prior & was in desperate need of some hydration which she got without any reactions to the products, which for her, is not easy. I was also really impressed with how friendly and personable the staff were without being obsequious and pandering. In the past, I have come to Bellapelle for brazilians and lip waxes with Shelley and have never been disappointed with either the service or the personal interaction that comes with waxing. I now own my own day spa in SF and usually have my services done in-house but for my mom's visit we wanted to try out the "competition". I'm delighted I did!

Pros: location, staff attitude & aptitude

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07/11/2007 Posted by missmane

"were having a beautiful day at bella pelle" and that is exactly what I had. I came home one day feeling a lil on the "I haven't been out in the sun for 3mnts" side and with my sun sensitive skin I knew tanning beds were a definite no go. Besides why would u intentionally pay to damage ur skin...I mean...like c'mon.... Thank goodness for spray tan. Now that BellaPelle offers there bronze beauty its a one stop shop. I came out looking AMAZING! no orange. no disgusting funky stank. Just Glowing.

Pros: candy, people, colors, smiles

07/07/2007 Posted by atina

I've been waxing my legs for 10 years, and I've never, ever been injured in the process. Keri yanked my skin so hard I had a bruise on my upper thigh that lasted 5 dayss. Thank goodness there wasn't time that day for me to get a Brazilian. I specifically searched for SF waxing joints that looked to have competent staff, and I'm very disappointed by my experience. In addition, the bad phone service - he couldn't check on appointment availability b/c he was on the phone with credi card tech support - & the high prices make this place a poor choice.

Pros: Ambience

Cons: Phone service, low competence of aestheticians

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07/01/2007 Posted by dani_of_san_franny

i'd like to first make it very clear that i have decided to give bellapelle four stars (rather than five) solely because the ambiance and welcoming committee were fine, and just fine. for the location and the cost i was expecting a fresh fruit bowl and a plush room, not starburst and a box. gianna, however, was oh-so-fabulous! my last brazilian left me scarred <figuratively speaking> for life. after a year and a half i became so desperate, i even attempted to perform my own hair removal. needless to say, a jar of wax and a bottle of red later i decided that my next attempt to go bald would be the last if it were no less than perfect. i am now a wax junkie and will only see gianna, not only for the nether-regions, but for the brows as well (which i have not stopped receiving complements on since---not too thin and perfectly arched). her easy going nature made me feel completely at ease while i was assuming the most ridiculous positions; friendly and full of helpful hints. it was as quick and painless as possible. total cost for brazilian, brows and upper lip: $130. a bit steep, but her service is worth it. i will only venture out to find a good place for threading...

Pros: service, service, service

Cons: starburst

06/19/2007 Posted by meeyowzah

BellaPelle is hands down my favorite place to go to for waxing and facials. That said, they have GOT to get rid of whatever company they've hired to help schedule their appointments. (I think they use some sort of outside appointment scheduling service instead of having someone in-house.) I actually dread calling in for an appointment because I inevitably end up talking to some moron who doesn't know what the hell is going on. (Today, for example, the guy I spoke with actually laughed and stuttered when asking if I wanted a regular or Brazilian bikini wax. Really professional... He ended up being so unhelpful and confused, I just gave up on making any appointment at all.) Everyone who works at BellaPelle is wonderful and professional in every way, but their scheduling service really ruins it.

Pros: great facials and waxing

Cons: scheduling appointments by phone is a pain

06/03/2007 Posted by geekspice_10009

I visited Bella Pelle 10 days ago for a full leg and Brazilian wax. I am normally a Bliss customer in NY and would have visited their SF location, but they had no appointments, so I gave this place a try based on all the glowing reviews. The prices are the same. The person who did my waxing at Bella Pelle was very nice, but her technique was not good. She used too much wax which pulls at the skin and breaks the hairs off instead of pulling them out. For the Brazilian she did not use any skin oil. As a result, my skin was extremely red for 72 hours after the wax - normally, the redness goes away in less than 12 hours. The hair regrowth started in 8 days - normally, I can count on at least 20 days. I was very disappointed and I suggest that anyone considering paying so much for waxing should visit Bliss instead.

Pros: Atmosphere

Cons: Quality of service

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04/26/2007 Posted by missmisskris

During my first brazilian at BellaPelle, the aesthetician told me that she wasn't happy with the results. I'd been shaving and hadn't had a wax in months. That, compared with brittle hair, caused breakage instead of the hair being pulled out by the root. The aesthetician told me that she'd finish the wax, and said if I came back in a few weeks, she'd re-do it at no cost. That's understanding customer service. Plus, they have TONS of candy all over the place for munching. I'm sorry, but that is just awesome. Candy is good.