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Get Smooth for Summer at LA's Ten Best Bikini Waxing Studios

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Brave Kitty Waxing

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Now that you have your swimwear situation down, it's time to start prepping your skin for its big moment in the sun. To ensure that you're looking as sexy as you feel, we've rounded up a few top-notch local spots to get your smoothest bikini and Brazilian waxing treatments.

From celebrity-frequented Wax in West Hollywood to a secret, by-appointment-only favorite in Westwood, here are ten places to get exceptional down-there care, for both girls AND guys.

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Stark Waxing Studio

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The waxers at this trusted fave will remove hair using hard blue wax and cream wax from France that is specially formulated for gentle removal on sensitive skin. Bikini (sides only) ranges from $35-$45, partial Brazilian (front or back) ranges from $50 to $60, and a full Brazilian (front and back) ranges from $65-$80. [Photo]
3335 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 666-3335
(323) 666-3335

Totally Smooth Skin

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Exclusively for the guys, this Los Feliz wax studio also offers speed waxing, emergency hair removal, airbrush tanning and a pampering menu of massages, facials and more. Cheeks and private areas waxing ranges from $40 to $70. [Photo]
1633 Talmadge St, Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 664-3000
(323) 664-3000

Wax

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Katy Perry and lovebirds Cara Santana and Jesse Metcalfe adore this WeHo location for its head to toe treatments (with numbing spray!) using a cream-based wax from Australia. Brazilian is $57, bikini is $35. [Photo]
7924 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046
(310) 581-2800
(310) 581-2800

Wax Candy

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With the goal of making every waxing experience as "clean, comfortable and fun as possible," this eco-friendly DTLA salon uses bio-degradable materials and caters to both guys and girls. Brazilian is $39, bikini is $25. [Photo]
756 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
(213) 228-2639
(213) 228-2639

Brave Kitty Waxing

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Besides offering endless entertainment on its meme-heavy Instagram, Marcela's quaint, by-appointment-only studio manages to make intimate waxing an enjoyable experience. With four Brazilian styles to choose from (basic $25; mod $35; bare $45; designer $55), this spot offers more options than most. [Photo]
750 North Virgil Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029
(818) 531-8942
(818) 531-8942

Maud's of Beverly Hills

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This Old Hollywood-inspired parlor opened last month. In addition to its already-famed mink lash extensions, the shop also features Lycon waxing—bikini is $40 and Brazilian is $50.
624 North Doheny Drive, West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-777-8813
310-777-8813

Nazyla's Waxing Studio

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Nazy has been running her Westwood operation for years, and has garnered a long list of loyal clients. Her mild technique is perfect for first-timers, and her prizes are ideal for beauty bargain hunters: $20 for a regular bikini and $30 for a Brazilian. [Photo]
1328 Westwood Blvd #18, Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-592-3283
310-592-3283

Painless Waxing

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This secret, by-appointment-only studio's slogan is "Less torture, more touching"—which is why many Angelenos call it the most gentle waxing experience they've ever had.. Larisa runs the joint, and she's pretty much the Brazilian master. Prices are pretty incredible too; the $55 Brazilian and full legs combo is a bestseller. Enter through La Coupe Salon on Beverly. [Photo]
7963 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
323-240-1991
323-240-1991

Stript Wax Bar

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With locations all across Cali, Stript Wax Bar is known for delivering first-rate waxing services using the highest quality of products in a comfortable and clean environment. Brazilians are $60 and Brozilians (yes, that's a thing!) are $75. [Photo]
8218 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 951-9517
(323) 951-9517

Wax Poetic

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Formerly a salon/spa/art gallery in Burbank, the waxing pros relocated to a private studio in Silver Lake, where they'll artfully remove your hair down there and everywhere else at an affordable price. Frequent waxers love their money-saving points program. Brazilian is $49, bikini is $39. [Photo]
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(818) 843-9469
(818) 843-9469

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Stark Waxing Studio

3335 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026
The waxers at this trusted fave will remove hair using hard blue wax and cream wax from France that is specially formulated for gentle removal on sensitive skin. Bikini (sides only) ranges from $35-$45, partial Brazilian (front or back) ranges from $50 to $60, and a full Brazilian (front and back) ranges from $65-$80. [Photo]
3335 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 666-3335
(323) 666-3335

Totally Smooth Skin

1633 Talmadge St, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Exclusively for the guys, this Los Feliz wax studio also offers speed waxing, emergency hair removal, airbrush tanning and a pampering menu of massages, facials and more. Cheeks and private areas waxing ranges from $40 to $70. [Photo]
1633 Talmadge St, Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 664-3000
(323) 664-3000

Wax

7924 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Katy Perry and lovebirds Cara Santana and Jesse Metcalfe adore this WeHo location for its head to toe treatments (with numbing spray!) using a cream-based wax from Australia. Brazilian is $57, bikini is $35. [Photo]
7924 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046
(310) 581-2800
(310) 581-2800

Wax Candy

756 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
With the goal of making every waxing experience as "clean, comfortable and fun as possible," this eco-friendly DTLA salon uses bio-degradable materials and caters to both guys and girls. Brazilian is $39, bikini is $25. [Photo]
756 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
(213) 228-2639
(213) 228-2639

Brave Kitty Waxing

750 North Virgil Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Besides offering endless entertainment on its meme-heavy Instagram, Marcela's quaint, by-appointment-only studio manages to make intimate waxing an enjoyable experience. With four Brazilian styles to choose from (basic $25; mod $35; bare $45; designer $55), this spot offers more options than most. [Photo]
750 North Virgil Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029
(818) 531-8942
(818) 531-8942

Maud's of Beverly Hills

624 North Doheny Drive, West Hollywood, CA 90069
This Old Hollywood-inspired parlor opened last month. In addition to its already-famed mink lash extensions, the shop also features Lycon waxing—bikini is $40 and Brazilian is $50.
624 North Doheny Drive, West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-777-8813
310-777-8813

Nazyla's Waxing Studio

1328 Westwood Blvd #18, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Nazy has been running her Westwood operation for years, and has garnered a long list of loyal clients. Her mild technique is perfect for first-timers, and her prizes are ideal for beauty bargain hunters: $20 for a regular bikini and $30 for a Brazilian. [Photo]
1328 Westwood Blvd #18, Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-592-3283
310-592-3283

Painless Waxing

7963 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
This secret, by-appointment-only studio's slogan is "Less torture, more touching"—which is why many Angelenos call it the most gentle waxing experience they've ever had.. Larisa runs the joint, and she's pretty much the Brazilian master. Prices are pretty incredible too; the $55 Brazilian and full legs combo is a bestseller. Enter through La Coupe Salon on Beverly. [Photo]
7963 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
323-240-1991
323-240-1991

Stript Wax Bar

8218 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048
With locations all across Cali, Stript Wax Bar is known for delivering first-rate waxing services using the highest quality of products in a comfortable and clean environment. Brazilians are $60 and Brozilians (yes, that's a thing!) are $75. [Photo]
8218 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 951-9517
(323) 951-9517

Wax Poetic

Los Angeles, CA 90029
Formerly a salon/spa/art gallery in Burbank, the waxing pros relocated to a private studio in Silver Lake, where they'll artfully remove your hair down there and everywhere else at an affordable price. Frequent waxers love their money-saving points program. Brazilian is $49, bikini is $39. [Photo]
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(818) 843-9469
(818) 843-9469