Rita’s Parlour

Rita is a very friendly lady and does a great job. The price is reasonable however sometimes a line can form and since she’s working alone expect to wait a while. There has been one time where I had to leave because I was there on my lunch break, but I was limited on time and I’m sure she has other times where she’s not as busy. I would recommend calling ahead. But once you get the job done it is worth the wait!

Had my eyebrows threaded a few weeks ago and forgot to do a review. She is fantastic! I walked out with nicely shaped brows that weren’t too thin. She is fast and gentle. The price is also great. I think I’ve definitely found my go-​to threading place!

She does a very good job but is waaaay to expensive for working out of her apartment, $ 7. I won’t come back.

My eyebrows were too thin for my liking all three times I went to her. She’s sweet and always available, but not very good at listening to specific instructions regarding eyebrow shape and such. She just does what she can do and if you don’t like it, oh well.

I was very disappointed in her business. Before I even went to her, I called her and ask if I could come in around 6 o’clock (I am a guy) and she said that she does not do threading for men. I’m sorry I thought this was America? I felt very discriminated against because of my gender and I do not support people who do not believe in equality of the sexes.

She did a wonderful job got my eyebrows threaded for the first time and henna done! Gonna have to go back to her!!!

She does AMAZING! I’ve only had my eyebrows threaded by her but I will never go back to plucking or waxing again. The first time I went, I was a little nervous since she does it out of her apartment. And I’ve seen a lot of reviews from people wondering whether to knock or just walk in. She told me she prefers to either knock or ring her doorbell, in case she is in the room with a client and can’t hear. She also prefers a phone call ahead of time to make sure she has an open time frame to see you.
The threading does sting a bit, and made my eyes water like crazy, but the results are worth it and lasted a good while. Highly recommend coming here. She’s fantastic and extremely affordable!

I came across Rita via Unilocal.I was planning to stop by the outlet and shop and decided to check out this place. I was easily able to schedule an appointment. I was even 20 minutes late due to the labor day weekend traffic and Rita was very understanding and I was still able to see her. I think she increased her price so it is $ 7 not $ 6. I believe she works inside her apartment. I really loved how she shaped and cleaned my eyebrows. I even brought my mom and she did it for the first time and was surprised and amazed with Rita and the process around eyebrow threading. She is really good at what she does and I highly recommend if you’re in the area. I will definitely come back!

Rita is awesome! I got a Brazilian and she made me feel super comfortable and no awkwardness at all. I’ve done underarms too, and she’s so quick. Which is perfect in and out. No redness, no soreness afterward. I highly recommend her!

I’m writing this review to clarify the comment someone made about a swastika on Rita’s door.
1. It’s a Sauwastika, which is a ANCIENT Hindu and Buddhist symbol.
2. It’s a symbol of peace
3. The Nazi’s perverted the symbol
4. Do some research and learn about the people you’re interacting with before you accuse them of something so heinous. Also, do you really think Rita is a Nazi?
5. Rita is awesome and her services are great. Highly highly recommend.

She is amazing and SO affordable but the apartment vibe paired with the swastika painted on her front door as if it is a decoration is very off putting. If you say you are a legitimate business act like one. I am already creeped out enough by the apartment much less walking up to the door and seeing that. Clean it off and be aware of your clientele.

Just had my eyebrows threaded for the first time ever! I went in unsure of what to expect, this place has all 5 star reviews, but it’s cheap and in someone’s apartment, not to mention I’ve never been threaded before… She does waxing so I was planning to get my brows waxed and use the small talk time to find out about threading and her other services. That didn’t happen.
First, yes, she works out of her apartment, State Flats, building 1, unit 101, behind the EXXON, not the Shell. Once you find it, you’ll probably knock like I did, expecting either someone’s home, or a private appointment salon. Rita has a mix of both going on, there are couches shoved along the walls for seating and she has a workstation in the corner. She had a client in the chair and another waiting. Probably I could have walked right in, so she didn’t have to step away from her client, but I doubt I’ll ever do that because this place resides in that in-​between space where you just have to go with the flow and err on the side of good houseguest manners.
When Rita finished with the client in the chair, she moved me up in the line because I just needed my eyebrows done and everyone else was waiting for longer services (take a book and be prepared to wait, the quality is worth it.) I say in the chair, she whipped out her thread, showed me where to hold my skin and away she went. I got off a few words on the way I like my brows shaped (and she did them perfectly) but if you want to give her any directions, start talking before you sit. This lady is efficient as all get out!
I asked about getting a Brazilian, usually I get sugared and I’m not a huge fan of hot wax on my lady bits, but at $ 25(!) I’ve got to give it a try. Rita said she make her own and uses sugar/​lemon paste and strips so no hot wax to worry about. I’ll check-​in again and let y’all know how the service goes in a few weeks. If you can get past the location and are willing to sit back and let Rita do her perfectionist work you’ll love this place!

I love Rita! She’s good at what she does, and offers her services at unbeatable prices!

I have gone to Rita twice now for eyebrow threading and a Brazilian. She is amazing. She made me feel very comfortable. She works from her apartment and its a little hard to find. Its in building 1. It cost me $ 31 for both services and that is the cheapest I can find for the best quality. Its been a few days and my eyebrows still look great. I didn’t even get very red either.

Rita did a great job. Was in and out within 5 minutes after getting my eyebrows threaded. Only $ 6.00 too. Will be back!

I’ve been doing my own eyebrows for 7 years and absolutely refused to let anyone do them. The first time I allowed a professional to do my eyebrows was by Rita and I loved it! My boyfriend loved them too. She was gentle, sweet and quick. She also makes sure to get the small hairs that make a big difference in the look. I now understand why everyone goes to her, Rita is awesome!

Amazing job Rita! I have some messed up eyebrows and she tamed the beast! I went there today for my first time. She was very nice and gentle. Usually it hurts me really bad because I’m sensitive in that area plus I have sensitive skin but I was shocked at how painless it is (compared to other places). Rita is truly a pro at this. I will have to get my eyebrows done WAY more often, lol.

Rita is absolutely wonderful! She’s one of San Marcos’ hidden gems. She did a fantastic job on my eyebrows, seriously better than any of these waxing places in town! And it’s relatively cheap!
I’ll admit, at first I was a little sketched out because she works out of her apartment, but she made you feel right at home, and was very friendly! Just make sure you call ahead, and schedule an appointment!

Rita was amazing !! I recently moved from California and have been threading for over 3 years. she gave me the perfect eyebrow shape and was very gentle !!! Literally I couldn’t find one little hair after I was done. Very professional great work

San Marcos’ hidden gem for eyebrow threading service and more!
Thank you so much to Rita for making me look and feel beautiful with my now clean and nicely shaped eyebrows. I was searching in every nook and cranny for a threading salon that resembled the exceptional service as well as affordable price that my hometown Houston’s favorite threading salon offered and luckily, I have stumbled across Rita’s Parlour! But stumbling across Rita’s was hard to locate so I decided to call and she was very helpful with directions. She is very nice, precise, and quick. Eyebrow threading is only $ 6!
Things to note:
–Appointment is preferable but walk-​ins are welcomed. I called beforehand just in case and she was free!
–It is inside of an apartment complex. You can locate her apartment by a huge DIRECT TV satellite. Trust me, it is totally legit. (I checked out her Texas Cosmetologist license/​certificate)
–CASH ONLY
She also offers Henna Tattoos that range from $ 5-​$ 10 depending on the design and that will definitely be for my next visit to Rita’s Parlour. ;) Arm/​underarm/​leg/​Brazilian Waxing (wax is organic and homemade) and Facials are also available at reasonable prices! So pleased!