Le Studio – Liliane Weinrob

I’ve been going to Liliane for the past year and a half to get bikini waxes. As mentioned by other reviewers, she works out of her apartment in Van Ness. Don’t be weirded out by the idea of an in-​apartment wax; Liliane is very professional and the apartment is lovely. Liliane’s bikini waxes are fantastic — she is quick, professional, and as waxes go, it’s not too painful.*
I had one negative experience where Liliane and I had a miscommunication about how I wanted my eyebrows shaped — they ended up far skinnier than I wanted. I was really upset when she gave me the mirror at the end of the session, and to her credit, she comped the service and apologized profusely. She’s a sweetheart and felt really bad. Since then, I’ve stuck with just bikini waxes, but I don’t hold anything against her.
I would definitely recommend Liliane for your bikini waxes — she’s a pro!
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*Let’s be honest, friends — since when is ANY bikini wax completely painless? I never trust people who tell me, «Oh, the waxer was so good — I didn’t feel a thing!» Uh huh — sure you didn’t, honey. But good waxes hurt less than bad ones, and Liliane’s are definitely the former.

She is amazing, Fast, professional and very good waxing service.
I have done my bikini/​brazilian with her and she has been one of the best waxing service I have ever got.
Scheduling a appointment is very easy, just send her an email and you are done!

Nice. She works fast and is very knowledgeable and ensures you are comfortable. She also made suggestions that were helpful in where removal was or wasn’t reccommended. Go early give yourself time to find the apt. And it’s a nice studio within a private home and isn’t sketchy. She has it set up quite well. I took the bus that’s stops across the avenue on her block. Very easy to get to without a car.

She’s super nice but the prices are to expensive and I think she double dips. I enjoyed her but I’m sticking to my girl in Georgetown for 40 $!

Liliane was so nice and extremely welcoming since her beauty studio is in her home. It is for that reason I gave her two stars.
Unfortunately my Brazilian bikini wax was far from even a good job. First of all, the way she waxes hurts much more than normal. She asks you to hold your stomach and hold your breath when she is about to pull off the strip which frankly made me nervous and more tense.
When she told me she had been doing this for 25 years I put my guard down and didn’t look too closely at the wax when she finished, which I definitely should have done! I got home and found tons of hairs still left on the inner (lip) area. Which is ironic because when I asked her the difference between a partial and full brazilian (since I bought the Living Social deal for a full brazilian, $ 37) she told me the full brazilian removed all hairs while the partial did not go as close to the lips. Clearly I received a partial. Not to mention she completely ignored the backside! To me this was NOT a brazilian but rather a simple bikini wax!
After she finished the bikini wax she told me not to shower until the following day. And it was far more irritated and red than any wax I had ever had.
I wish I did not ask her to do my eyebrows because that was definitely the bigger mistake since its my face. She completely thinned out my eyebrows beyond belief! I mean I went in with fuller eyebrows and came out with skinny lines that I was not happy about AT ALL! I’ve spent years getting my eyebrows to the perfect fullness and she completely took the liberty of reshaping them when all I needed was a clean-​up. Not to mention I left with wax still on my eyelids and the skin was extremely red for the rest of the day and the night!
I’m not sure if she was in a rush but I left with wax all over my arm and the leg that was closest to her. Also when she waxed my eyebrows she even somehow managed to allow wax to drip on my new watch, which is extremely frustrating.
She charged me regular price for the eyebrow wax ($ 16) and plus a tip for the bikini wax ($ 10) I definitely got home and felt completely ripped off however I am not one to be stingy even if she did not perform up to my standards. Ultimately it was my decision to go. Lesson learned: I should have stuck with Blue Mercury spa because it’s definitely worth the extra $ 20 and has never failed me!
I would highly suggest that if you are at all specific about how you like your waxes done and look forward to them being perfect then this is absolutely not the place for you. I already scheduled an appointment at Blue Mercury to have them fix the bikini wax and do the backside and then I plan to pledge my allegiance to them as long as I need a wax and am in DC !!

Pretty good! Definitely satisfied. Professional, clean equipment and sweet, straightforward demeanor. I had a LivingSocial deal for a partial but whew it was thorough. The wax was a bit hot — if you’re sensitive I’m sure she’d be happy to cool it a bit.
She says free valet parking is available but I didn’t see it — a look on her website might help.*
It’s in her apartment (for now?) and she has a (beautiful!) cat.
*From her site: On your left you will have the Archstone Building, 3003 Van Ness St… 7 — Get in the building, (if you are driving, try to park on this location first), sign in and go to the West side (it should be on your left when you are in the Lobby), take the elevator et go to the 11^th floor at 1128 suite appt. *If you are driving and you cannot find a place in the parking lot, let the valet or the desk person know you are a guest of Liliane Weinrob *W1128 and give the keys of your car to the valet person so they can park it for you.

Let’s just dive right in:
Cons:
She doesn’t answer the phone — scheduled appointment through emails and her replies are very short which made me feel like I couldn’t ask questions.
Her salon is in her apartment and there was no parking. Valet/​concierge was extremely unhelpful even though her website states they will park your car for you– they didn’t. He had me park in a fire lane!
The apartment complex is pretty big and of course I got super lost trying to find my way out.
SHE HAS A CAT!!! I am NOT animal friendly and I HATE HATE HATE cats even more than roaches or rats. I almost had a full out panic attack when I saw it.
Pros:
She is so super sweet when you meet her. She does an excellent job of making you feel comfortable and really tries to help ease you through the pain.
She also tries to get through it as quickly as possible. My lady parts (although painfully red and sore right now) will probably be gorg once the irritation/​inflammation wears off.
She could tell I don’t like thin eyebrows so she did her best to clean my unruly (2 months no wax) brows up without making them thin.
Overall her personality and the fact it was $ 25 (living social deal) earned her the extra star for a 4 star rating.

I went to Liliane as a part of a living social deal for a Brazilian wax. I’ve had my fair share of waxes, and Liliane’s was ideal. Sweet and courteous, she immediately makes you feel comfortable. The wax was quick and efficient and the least painful wax I’ve ever had! Thanks Liliane!

I bought the Groupon for a full Brazilian. Liliane was nice enough and her studio in the apartment didn’t bother me. I’ve gotten Brazilians before — and this one was not my favorite.
Problems:
— You’re on a table with bright lights in your face, not super comfortable.
— The wax is a little too hot — it burns your skin, making it a bit more painful than it should be.
— She went over certain areas several more times than other places usually do, and somehow there were still some hairs left.
— Even though this was a «front and back» waxing, she was not super thorough in certain areas and didn’t get everything.
— I had horrible in grown hairs afterward and usually don’t have that many — super painful.
Overall, I would not go back again.

She really didn’t know how to wax. It was the most painful Brazilian I have ever had!

Looks like Liliane is offering another coupon but this time through LivingSocial.
Like others on here (and poor Jessica W. whose reviews were filtered off this page, perhaps because she has only one review… but which are accessible still at least) I had a poor experience. Everything about it has already been said: hot wax, not thorough enough, pain afterwards, and quick hair regrowth.
This is coming from someone who’s been getting Brazilians for 5 years and who has done plenty herself, as well (so I’m fine with the typical amount of pain). Please save yourself the experience.

If you are thinking of coming here for a Brazilian, just don’t.
I’ve been getting waxed for almost six years now and this ranks in one of the bottom three experiences ever.
The wax is too hot. She tries to work over too large a region at one time. I was no where near cleaned up after I’d had many areas of skin worked over twice. It was just all around bad and I think it’s a combination of poor quality wax and the basic inability to understand different patches of hair grow in different directions.
I seriously thought my skin might break at certain points. Really, really terrible.

I went to see Liliane last weekend, and I’ve spent the last five days thinking about how to review the experience. As many folks have noted Le Studio is in Liliane’s apartment, which I didn’t really mind (the «studio room» is separate and is really professional. You forget you’re in her apartment until you leave and see her gorgeous big red cat).
I went for a facial and it was a really efficient, thorough, cleansing facial — I left feeling like years of grime had been removed from my face. Unlike other facial experiences I’ve had, though, this wasn’t particularly relaxing (for starters, the first 20 minutes, there was some very weird classical march music playing, which made me feel like I was in a reenactment of the War of 1812.) The steam machine was also pretty intense, and some of the treatments sting a bit. In the end, I felt like my skin looked great when I left, and I’m looking forward to going back for maintenance, but I wouldn’t go to Liliane for the kind of facial where someone smears good smelling stuff on your face and you leave feeling like you had a massage.
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NOTE: cash and check only (no credit cards accepted).

This was about as pleasant an experience as a brazillian waxing can be. I bought the Groupon and was looking forward to getting all my little hairs removed, but then I found out that the wax studio was in a home apartment! This was not good news to me, I was not looking forward to going into a strangers home and being undressed from the waist down (the first time meeting them, anyway). But, to my surprise, Liliane’s home studio is lovely, and for some strange reason it was comforting. Her home studio is also VERY clean — which is obviously very important. Liliane worked very efficiently, and did a remarkable job.
Afterward Liliane gave me some tips on what to do, and what not to do to make sure I was as comfortable as possible. I will definitely be back! She’s great!

I purchased a Groupon for Brazilian with Liliane. Scheduling an appointment was a hassle and the day of she asked to reschedule the day or time.
Getting to her location was easy to find and right by the Van Ness metro. So I found out the reason for her temporary relocation to her apartment building is because the her office building was being renovated.
Liliane was quite pleasant and friendly, however the waxing was not. The wax was too hot and uncomfortable.
After this experience, I will stick with my regular place and pay much more for the peace of mind and for the comfort of my nether regions!

I decided to give Liliane a shot after seeing a Groupon offer for a Brazilian wax from her salon. Truth be told, I was a bit weirded out when I found out her «Le Studio» was now inside her very own home. My initial thought: «Um, am I at the right place?» Gotta say, things didn’t look too promising up until the moment I stepped into her apartment.
Much to my surprise, though, Liliane was very professional and efficient (a PLUS!). She was also very personable and great about making me feel relaxed throughout the whole experience, albeit the pain factor.
Final thought: I would definitely recommend her to any of my girlfriends!

I wish I wasn’t moving back to Chicago so I could go to Liliane more.
I’ve gotten one bikini wax before, but before I headed back for all sorts of reunion festivities at home I thought I’d try for my first brazillian. The closest place to my office was Liliane’s OLD location, so I made an appointment, but then she called to notify me she had a new location. A few metro stops away, but right by the station.
When I realized I was at an apartment complex, I was more than a little apprehensive. Now I wish I could never be waxed in a salon again. Liliane was warm, very professional, and made me feel comfortable and at ease immediately. There’s a lot to be said for not having to wait in a waiting room or see (and hear!) other women come and go from a salon waxing room before your turn.
She talked me through the more painful parts, helped me regulate my breathing and taught me tricks to cut down on the sting during the process, assured me calmly throughout that we were almost done, and did a very, very thorough job. It was 10x painless than my last wax, and THIS WAS THE BRAZILLIAN. Afterwards she applied neosporin, hydracortisone, baby powder, and even brought me an ice pack for a little bit.
She asked if I was going back to work for the rest of the day, and when I said I was she gave me some packets of neosporin so I could apply in the meantime before I got home.
I’ve never had such a conscientious aesthetician before. I am in love with Liliane. (but wish I’d remembered to print out that darn coupon first! be sure to look for it– on her website)

Let’s call this «Brazilian Newbie»…I saw a deal for waxings at Le Studio on Groupon. I’d been toying with the idea of getting a Brazilian but was really afraid after a previous bad experience elsewhere. After reading the rave reviews here, I decided to give Liliane a shot. I’m very pleased to say that Lilian TRULY lives up to her reputation. Her warmth and professionalism quickly put me at ease. Her experience, knowledge, and attention to detail made a potentially horrible experience, a quite pleasant and as painless as possible one. She also educated me on «after care» and what to do if the pain persists for longer than a few hours, which it didn’t!
I HIGHLY recommend visiting her for all of your needs, especially for waxings (if you want to minimize the pain factor).

Oh Lilianne how I love the. I used to work in this office building and the security desk had flyer for her services. Well one afternoon after a brutal travel schedule I decided I needed the tension out of my neck. Well Liliane Weinrob to the rescue. I got a neck and shoulder massage and she got all the kinks out. I really like all of the personal attention she gives.

Two of my favorite things in life:
1. Having my hands and feet attended to.
2. Not getting out of bed.
Never had I thought a place existed that catered to both these joys, at least until I went to Le Studio Weinrob! Here, when you get your nails done, you’re not hunched over a manicure table or crammed into one of those stupid pedicure thrones that don’t move back and insist on giving you kidney-​punch «massages.»
Instead, after a quick foot soak in a footbath, you lay back on a reclining table, the lights get turned down, and you get to nod off into a dreamy state of langour as Liliane trims your nails and smooths off the rough stuff! The table is fully automated, so she’s able to elevate it up and down as needed, so you’re not playing a game of «okay, you want this foot? No, the other foot? Put it in? Oh, put it BACK in!» Absolutely incredible.
Plus, her studio is in an office suite with only a handful of treatment rooms, so you don’t get the frenetic pace that you’d get at a lot of salons and day spas. I’m virtually certain I fell asleep more than once :)
The verdict: if you’re looking for a more relaxed, less hectic take on nail services in DC, I definitely suggest you give Le Studio a try!