Smooth Cheeks

Just received my first facial with Gabriel. He was very professional, has great technique and the spa atmosphere is sweet. I’ve had facials before and this was on a par with the best.
I’ll definitely return.

Gabriel is THE BEST! His space is so cute and warm and inviting — just like him! He’s very thorough and professional and explains everything he is going to do before he starts and as he goes along. The whole experience is therapeutic and relaxing. LOVE!

I’ve been a client of Gabriel’s for a year or more, after he was recommended to me by multiple friends. It’s easy to see why he and his services create such good word of mouth! Gabriel is professional, easy-​going and attentive. His office provides a wonderfully welcoming environment. And he does excellent work! Go! You won’t be sorry.

Gabriel was an extremely gentle professional, making sure my first visit was pleasant and casual. He did an awesome job and I’ll definitely be coming back.

Have been here twice, very friendly and makes you feel comfortable. Give Gabriel and Smooth Cheeks a try! You’ll be glad you did :)

Gabriel was fantastic, he is very friendly and we talked about many things as he did his worked, made everything very comfortable. I had butt and crack waxed and crotch trimmed. It looks and feels great. No pain at all. FYI, I am used to the process, been doing it for years now, so your mileage will vary… Wish he did crotch waxing. Did nostrils also, and he is the best at that of all the places I have been, even handled very well, that I have a mustache which didn’t need to be waxed…

Gabriel does not have the best business model. It’s a bit too casual for me given the extremely high prices. Further, Gabriel’s bedside manner is very strong, overbearing, and can be intimidating. Lastly, he will try and give you a lower price the first time to lure you in and then give you higher prices subsequent time saying «oh you’re shoulders took a little more time» or «I had to blend it with the trimmer» etc. Point being, there is no professionalism here. It’s like going to your friends studio to wax, which at first I appreciated and then realized was not the best thing for me given that there is no standard of professionalism to hold either myself as a customer or himself as the esthetician accountable. His medical release form is a generic one from Google and does not apply to his services at all.
Lastly if you have sensitive skin, beware! Gabriel uses harsher waxes and a lot more force. I broke out really badly after and went to a dermatologist who notified me that the wax that was used is too harsh for my skin (or it could be lack of care from the esthetician but I’m giving Gabriel the benefit of the doubt here). If you fall into this boat, try Brazilian honey waxing. It’s amazing, cheaper (if not comparable), and an actual business model that has a receptionist and real medical forms that explain to you everything upfront. Just seems like a safer bet to me if someone is pulling hair off my body. But it’s all preference.

I really enjoyed my visit to get a facial with Gabriel. The service was great. The ambiance and relaxation were great. I liked chatting with Gabriel as we worked on my face. I did the microdermabrasion. It felt great and loved the extractions. I don’t think I’ve ever had this done and it was done with expertise. This space is really cute! Thanks:)

A facial treatment at Gabriel’s charming boutique spa is a total delight! Gabriel makes me feel completely relaxed. He is genuinely interested in discussing my skincare concerns and anything else on my mind at the time. He delivers a thorough and detailed treatment while offering expert guidance and tips for maintaining healthy skin. He even follows up the day after!

Gabriel was AMAZING and this was a incredible experience. He’s very friendly without overdoing it and very fast without rushing it which are the 2 things I was looking for. Great parking and didn’t experience 1 second of discomfort so go see this man!
Earl

Gabriel was so helpful! I could tell he knew what he was doing and really gave my skin the good cleaning it needed! I’ll definitely be returning! He knew I had an emergency and worked his schedule to fit me in, I mean, how freakin’ nice.
I’m picky and he has my approval, no doubt.

A beautiful space and a word class esthetician. Smooth checks does really delivers what is promises. Gabe, the owner was a pleasure to work with. He has an amazing attention to detail which came in handy during our session.

Absolutely amazing experience.
I look and feel better because of the experience with Gabriel.
He deserves the best review I can possibly give. In a few short words, his place was convenient, clean, and the visit was more of an experience than just a waxing.
I kid you not-​the process was practically painless. From a «one to a ten» the pain was a two at the most. I had laser hair removal at another spa previously which was horrible. The experience at Smooth Cheeks was a walk in the park. Much more comfortable, but there always are some sensitive spots. Gabriel makes it very easy to endure with his quiet confidence. If you are seeking a place for esthetician work or waxing, try this place first. The prices were on the low end of spas and the service was top notch! The space is well laid-​out, organized, comfortable and quiet. Gabriel himself is soothing and very professional-​his great conversation made the appointment fly by.
And afterwards, no rash, no itching, no burning, just smooth clean skin.
If you are visiting or live in the area, Gabriel should not be missed. Try all of his services from SKINCARE to HAIR REMOVAL; he does it all!

Who wants to admit publicly that they got their back waxed? Probably no one. But since I did, and I look and feel better because of it, so be it. I got my back waxed (not my butt) at Smooth Cheeks and followed up with a facial.
I wanted to write up Gabriel and his business because he really does deserve a great Unilocal.Gabriel’s energy is smooth, calm, genuine, and professional. His work environment is relaxing, tasteful, and very clean. His work ethic and professionalism is certainly deserving of five stars.
The waxing hurt a bit — as to be expected. But the results were well worth the rip.
The facial was relaxing and he really concentrated on what my skin’s needs were.
I highly recommend giving Smooth Cheeks a try.

I visited Gabriel today for the first time. He was warm, kind and professional. I made a last minute appointment with no problem. The office is clean, comfortable and has easy free parking. I would highly recommend him and I will definitely be back.

Gabriel was very professional and friendly. I was nervous about going and set me completely at ease. He was prompt and efficient and really made it a great experience.
I highly recommend him and will definitely be back.

Gabriel was amazing. His space is very warm and welcoming. The convenient location with free parking is a huge plus. Being my first time I was quite nervous but was quickly put at ease. I walked out looking great and will definitely return. Thank you!

What can be better than smooth cheeks?
Nice to caress and nice to look at!
At Smooth Cheeks you can get the ones on your face and the ones down under completely SMOOTH!
I found out about Smooth Cheeks in an LGBT magazine. Then I looked at their great reviews on Unilocal and I was sold! The name caught my attention to be sure!
The first time I came in was for something simple — hair removal from my lower back area. I decided to get it waxed off. The whole experience was quick and PAINLESS! I kid you not! I was scared that the waxing would hurt a little but Gabriel’s hands worked the wax off like magic! All in all it was a very comfortable experience thanks to Gabriel’s great attitude towards his job and his professionalism. He is so personable and keeps good conversation while he does his wonders! He makes you feel right at home and that is so hard to come by at so many businesses where they rush you in and out and just give you the bare minimum of customer service.
The wax that Gabriel uses is a lavender cream wax for sensitive skin. I like that he uses such a wax even for normal skin like mine because it shows that he wants to take no chances with any kind of side effects. You can tell he uses high end product because when he was done there was no waxy residue and no discomfort. Best of all, afterwards I had no rash at all. I have been to places where all of those things occurred and I’m so glad that experience was not only not repeated — it was surpassed!
Gabriel offers private personal care unlike at some other places where you do not have your own space. He specializes in male waxing but also works with females.
On my second visit I came in for the $ 95 facial which is about an hour long. Throughout the process he took the time to explain what he was doing and why it helps your skin. You lie back on a very comfortable table complete with padding and Gabriel makes sure you are comfortable by adjusting the head rest towels. Then he prepares your skin for the extraction of impurities and finally takes them out in a relatively painless process. The product he uses feels so refreshing on your face and he massages it into your skin so nicely that you feel the utmost relaxation! You even get a mini massage with the package. What can be better than that! Well maybe the fact that he plays relaxing music and lights candles to create a nice mood! Wow, what a facial! I’m definitely coming back!
I chose two add-​ons. I had my nose waxed and also had him apply the decadent collagen mask! The nose waxing removes nose hairs and is completely painless.
The collagen mask feels so good and you just feel it nourishing your skin all the while.
Smooth Cheeks is a cute little space. He has stylish Barcelona chairs and great art up on the walls. He also has high end skin care product on display. The place is always immaculately clean and that caused a good impression on me since it shows Gabriel’s meticulous attention to detail.
Smooth Cheeks is conveniently located in a building which is adjacent to a parking lot. Parking is FREE! Can you believe that? Free parking in WeHo? Unheard of! The lot is shared with Collar and Leash so make sure you do not park in their spots.

Best facial I’ve ever, and I can’t wait to try my new products! This was my first time waxing too and I’ll definitely be back.
Thanks Gaberal

If you’re going to rank spa services, you have to rank them on five criteria: Convenience, location, ambiance, price and personality. Really, that captures the whole thing. So, point-​by-​point, here was my first experience with Smooth Cheeks.
1. Convenience: I was able to get a same-​day appointment, parked in a large parking lot adjacent to the building, walked in and was getting prepped thirty seconds later. I arrived at 3:30pm and was on the table at 3:32pm.
2. Location: The heart of West Hollywood. It’s way cooler than where you live. Particularly if you’re me.
3. Ambiance: Small, clean, somehow European. Barcelona chairs that I’ve wanted for my apartment for years. Cute, cozy, modern, and stylish.
4. Price: Comparable to the less-​expensive options in other neighborhoods in Los Angeles, where you park on the street and hope your wheels aren’t in a different zip code when you’re done.
5. Personality: Have you met Gabriel? He’s a sweetheart. Such a combination of handsome and genuinely nice contraindicates everything everyone says about LA.
In summary? I don’t hand out five-​star reviews casually. This place just nailed it. I had a top-​notch facial and a pain-​minimizing waxing experience; as good as it gets.