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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will have to agree with everyone else on Dow!! She is AWESOME!! My usual waxer was all booked and i really needed a brazilian so of course i go to yelp for help. I was a little hesitant to come…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came in and got down to business right away! Dow's great. She's so sweet and makes the whole waxing thing a breeze. This time she even tried some electrolysis on me for no charge at all (it's $35 per…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Regarding brazilians, Dao does such a good and clean job, you get your $40 worth. With 18 years of waxing under her belt, she makes the experience a breeze... still painful, but as painless as it gets…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been getting brazilian waxes for over 10 years, and I have to say that Dow did a fantastic job! She is the least painless brazilian I've ever had. She works out all the ingrown hairs and is very…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All the other good reviews says it all! Con: curtains, no door. Wouldn't like someone walking in while I'm getting my V waxed!
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG!! i went yesterday and i was caught off guard by the $40 she charged me i thought it was only $35? i know its only 5 dollars but still its shitty how she doesnt have a set price cause u just never…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had been told about this place by a friend a while ago so I called, made an appointment, and was told not to be late. I arrived on time and was grunted at by an older woman who I found out later…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those reviews I don't want to write out of selfish greed to keep Dao's schedule from becoming overcrowded. She's just the best, that's all. I'm a total wimp, so I'm comfortable saying…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't go wrong with a Brazilian at Victoria's. It' s way cheaper than what I used to pay elsewhere. Dao is a professional and she'll open early or stay late just to fit you in. Her mother is a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been getting waxed by Dao for at least a year now and I have to say, I am happier then ever. I've been waxing my legs for umm...just about 13 years now and have been to more then my share of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This rating is based on the customer service that I received at this nail place. I agree with the rest of the reviews that state that Dao does nails well but she's not the only one in the city that…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love it. I have been a fan of Dow for about a year maybe even longer now and i have no plans on leaving. I have also recruited all of my friends and co workers as well. What more can I say... she's…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it. She was fast, quick and very precise . I called a day ahead and she was already booked. However, she opened early and fit me in. I really appreciated that. If you're going to be late or…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been making monthly visits to Dow for the past two years, and can't imagine going anywhere else for my brazilian. Not only is her pricing reasonable, but the woman is thorough, and precise. The…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you're feeling a little fuzzy down STAIRS & You need to clean up ur carpet without TEARS
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've gotten alot of brazillian from plenty of places before and I must say DOW or DAO? is the best. she didn't make me do any weird awkward poses like the other ones and OMG it didnt hurt at all my…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dow is amazing!!! she knows how to do her job and she does it well...bless her heart! I've been there three times, twice for a Brazilian, and once for eyebrows and all three times were great. For the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Victoria's Nail Studio is the place to go! Dao is wonderful at what she does. Very nice and easy to talk to, made every one of my visits tremendously pleasant. Price is decent and work is perfect!…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Live and in person are you serious????? Hope I never see your silly face on the streets. This is the best Brazilian in town and I'm glad you won't be coming back taking up my Dao's precious time.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
She's amazing. Simply put. I went in today for my second appointment with her and it was smooth as silk - upper legs and brow this time as well. She took her time with me, we actually ended up at an…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a customer for some time now. I moved to the peninsula and tried a few spots that were closer to where I live. I even tried one place b/c of the yelp rating. That place didn't hold up to my…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care who you are, you should NOT be answering the shop phone while with ANY client. Be it HAIR or WAX client. I noticed that here on the East Coast a lot of Asian places DON'T spend the $ for a…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dao is awesome! I went in for a Brazilian after reading the reviews here. Been there a few times now, and the service is consistent. Compared to my old waxer in Berkeley, Dao is more efficient and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Victoria's based on all the great Yelp reviews. When I walked in the door, the smell of nail chemicals was overwhelming! I was a little scared to be breathing them in since I am pregnant,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was recommended by a friend and let me tell you..... its not everyday you drop your Vicky's See's for another woman and let her get all up where the sun dont shine.
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Victoria is as hip as it gets. Her prices are reasonable for eyebrows and nails. Tip: When it comes to the eyebrows, be sure to tell her exactly what you want. She doesn't ask and tends to like the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found my aesthetician to perfect my eyebrows! Unfortunately, I was born with my italian side's eyebrows. Bushy thick and out of control. I need an aesthetician to groom them at least once every 2…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dow is great. I've been going to her for awhile and she is so personable that I barely even feel like I'm getting waxed. She converses with you so well you forget what's going on and then all of a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My best friend Chloe insisted that I go to Dow/Dao [It says dow on her buisness card, but I'm pretty sure its Dao.] for my first brazillian wax. I was totally down to go, the only thing stopping me…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dao is the best. Real. Great prices on all her waxing. Brazilian never seemed so less painful. She's even made late 9pm appointments just because I couldn't make it any other time...Thanks…
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dao made me feel totally calm and relaxed, even as she was pulling back the skin of my bum to spread wax where the sun don't shine. It made my first Brazilian a great experience. The salon is really…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all the reviews on Yelp, I came here for a Brazilian wax. Dao is awesome. She has a nice personality and she works fast! She makes me feel so comfortable, I forget that I am laying there…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Professional, clean, super-quick, (practically) painless, and reasonably priced...can't ask much else from a waxing guru. And since it's less than 6 blocks from my place (4.5 blocks to be exact) it's…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dao is great! I had to cheat on my normal waxer as she was unavailable for a month, which means no bueno for me. I called her and was hoping to get an appointment for the same day. I left a message…
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dow is great! She's super fast, I was in and out in 10 min flat for my wax. Minus one star for the dingy little place, but her price can't be heat.
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all these reviews for Dow, I gave her a try. I'm happy to report that she rocks! I've gone to her a couple more times and she's pretty consistent. Now I'm a regular!
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been seeing Dao on and off for at least six months now - she always gives me grief, because i put so much time between waxings - I keep telling her that I really just forget/get too busy, and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dao is fantastic. I came in for a brazilian and when I got there, I asked if she could also squeeze in a brow wax, and she was fine with it. I paid $55 (plus tip) for both services.
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yep, Dao is friendly and great. She kept me from feeling overly awkward about being nekkid from the waist down, and she works quickly. Second least painful wax I've had. I'll go back, especially…
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dao is the best. She is really good at what she does and really, she doesn't make you get into all kinds of crazy positions to get the job done. Cheers to Dao.
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with everyone here. Dow is amazing, she is so quick but thorough with brazilian waxes. Used to be $30 but I guess she upped the price to $35. Which is understandable. She does one heck of a…
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap waxs ($35) and very efficient. However, if you need to cancel you have to call her 24 hours ahead of time or else she will never let you live it down.
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was a Brazilian virgin as were my roommates. After getting a recommendation from a co-worker, I made three appointments with Dow. We arrived quaking in our boots and totally psyching each other out.…
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a hidden gem! I was skeptical when I saw the outside -- it's hard to notice along Geary and it's small and janky-looking. But it's definitely a lot nicer on the inside. The brazilian wax…
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
No, don't believe those other reviews! They're fake. Just a few clues: no price list posted; you call on the phone and they advise you to rush down. Then, not noticing the no price list detail, you…
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
She makes it so quick and painless, not the torture it can sometimes be. Just a few minutes of small talk and you're done. Great eyebrow waxing and shaping too...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I've been to her twice now and she's fantastic. Plus, the place is in the neighborhood, well priced, no nonsense, etc. Thanks to the other yelpers for finding this place!
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dow is awesome! She is accommodating, fast, and right on the money! She is very professional and makes you feel comfortable right from the start. Her prices can't be beaten which is great for the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cant remember the last time I actually looked like a 12 year old. Id say...probably at 12, but Dao succeeded in bringing me back to my youth. 30 is the new 12. She is the fountain of youth....
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Waxing is weird. Especially bikini waxing. You're basically dropping trou in front of a stranger in order for them to de-fuzz you in a somewhat invasive, painful way. But, sometimes ya gotta…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't want to go into too much detail here. But, Dao is just amazing. Makes you feel totally at ease. Eased me into the experience with the less discomfort that I could think was possible. She…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Doa is my new hero! She runs this place by herself and does an excellent job. I got a brazillian and an eyebrow wax for less than $50.00. I wlll be back!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Recently, I had to make a decision to cheat on my waxing lady out of desperation because I was leaving overseas. I wanted to to wait until the last possible minute to get my waxing done, so that I…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I Live in San Jose but I travel here every month just to get waxed. 30 Bucks for a Brizilian?! Who can beat that?! Dao is soooo nice and she always makes me feel comfortable and chats with me when…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a rebuttal to Tara and her 1star review. Who are you to criticize Asians or anyone else on how they run their business. Considering you claim to run your own business. Where do you think you're…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I fear the bikini wax! I also am not a big fan of public nudity. But, I was going to Cabo with my boyfriend and I wanted to have a nice wax. I found Victoria's on Yelp and I was pleased with my…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
****RRRiiiPPPPP**** (phone rings)
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Bummer. I heard about all the "one post wonder" questionable 5 star reviews around here and unfortunately it looks like it's true. They all have the same profile photo :-?) and the very same writing…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahh, what more can I say about Dao that people haven't already said. She's fabulous. No joke. In my lifetime of since discovering acrylic nails and gels, I've never been more religious about see my…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I went to Victoria's today for the first time after two friend's recommended the brazillian and i was skeptical as i always am trying out a new waxer, hair stylist, manicurist etc but i no longer…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dao is so cool. Nice, professionial, and accommodating.
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found Victoria's Nail Studio on Yelp, and decided to give it a try with so many great reviews - let me just say, she was worth driving all the way from Sacramento to SF for. I was pretty scared as…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first time getting waxed. She was awesome! Virtually painless.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulously talented! * creates the most natural/flattering brow-shape
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found Dow on yelp because my regular esthetician is out of town. Not only is Dow affordable, but she's quick, meticulous, and really knows how to make you feel as comfortable as possible. I was in…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, reading all these reviews makes me want to give this place another shot, but I have to say...I tried to make an appt several times (based on the superb yelp reviews), but every time I talked to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing! The best brazilian was I've gotten! It doesn't hurt so much really...she makes you forget that you're getting it all taken off. No weird positions needed, just on your back and on your…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here based on reviews from Yelp. I desperately needed an eyebrow wax. I've been pretty iffy about trying a new place because I've been to a few places where I ended up with uneven brows, or…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give her more stars, I would... She is awesome! I started going to her about 2 years ago, and will not go anywhere else! She was the first person ever to touch my eyebrows, cause I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The reason for 4 starz is because I have not actually gone here yet, BUT listen to this... I called Friday morning to see if I could schedule a bikini wax for that afternoon, Doa was booked solid but…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's true, Doa is the best. She just gave me my fourth-ever brazilian and it was as pleasant as a waxing can be. And so affordable. The only other place I've been to is Skin City, which was good but…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dao is probably the BEST Waxer on EARTH! Really....it ain't the prettiest thing to do (legs in the air, butt cheeks spread) but she is so clean and so comforting. She has this uncanny ability to wax…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I actually went here based on reviews on Yelp (wow, it served it's purpose!) and I wasn't disappointed! If you're looking for a great deal, this is the place for you! If you are looking for a Orange…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm new to the city from LA, where I got my brazilians at Raya Spa, which got me in and out in 10 minutes, was very upscale, but still only charged $37. So, I was praying to find something in san…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Getting a brazilian wax is possibly one of the most embarrassing things I have ever done. Note I said "embarrassing," not painful. I went to VIctoria's because I read the review here, and I thought,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was going to someone else for all of my waxing needs but was in need of a last minute appointment and my waxer was out of town. I called Victoria's and Dao fit me in for the next day. She doesn't…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was a tough review. I couldn't decide who was better... Now, I realize you're going to think I'm crazy because I normally drive down to San Jose to visit Lori from Angel Face Day Spa. I also have…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hair removal is addicting, especially when Dao makes it so painless and cheap. She is down to earth, fast and precise. I love going for the wax, brazillian, arms and brows. Dao has been recently…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
waxing is damn expensive. and the few times that i paid to have it done, i had to spend time going back over with my tweezers. so i started waxing myself--lip, underarms, legs, bikini and yes, last…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Got a brazilian, for the 2nd time in years after being turned off to it the first time.This time was sooo much better... sooooo quick. Awesomness. Will definately go back. :}
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only had a bikini wax here....definitely a good place for a brazilian. Doa is good. She leaves nothing! Good decent price. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i really didn't know that waxing did NOT have to be an eyewatering, lip-biting try not to cry experience before i came here.
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Wax = 5 Yelp Stars? Well DUH.
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
well, i took my fellow yelpers advice and they were right on the money!!!!!!!!!!!! the lady, doa (i believe) was so thorough and informative. she was a great conversationalist, as well. i was there…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brazilian bikini waxes aren't fun. They are not even necessary. However they ARE worth the hygiene, silky smoothness, and most importantly, the ensuing conversations. Case in point: Me: So Annie, guess…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I searched for a place to get my eyebrows done and found this place through yelp. I called and she got me in very quickly and did a good job on my eyebrows. I'll definitely go back.
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dow is amazing. The price is right and her waxing doesn't hurt at all.
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dow is great! She's friendly, thorough, accommodating, and priced very well. I've sent a couple of friends to her and they've become repeat customers. The salon isn't anything fancy, but it's well…
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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If you are looking for no frills waxing, Dau is the best in town. Her brazilians are inexpensive, she is excellent at what she does, far less painful than other salons. She also does a great job on eyebrows. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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Not only do I think Dao's the best, but my entire group of friends are devout fans! I have never felt uncomfortable and she is so incredibly thorough. Very reasonable prices too (waxing). She is sooo great we...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You have to try this place out.. Victoria's nail studio is a little hidden treasure in the Richmond. If you want an amazing wax with great conversation; Dow is the woman to got to.. She's friendly and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2006
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Super nice Dao, she seems to be very clean as well. It hurt like hell but the girl's thorough so it must be worth it. Just don't get a pedicure. Decent job at a high cost ($23). Could get the same results for...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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I moved to SF from the East Coast a little over a year ago, and have been searching all over SF for a good brazilian... Found a few mediocre ones, and then I was searching on CitySearch.com for one near my...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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i have been going to Dao(the owner) for 6 years now for waxing, and i am writing this review while i am traveling around central america, missing her dearly. Dao is dependable, does an amazing job and always...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Dow for about 4 years now. After couple of unsuccessful visits to other places I was referred to Victorias Nails. She does an amazing job, makes you feel very comfortable and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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Finally at 27, I discovered bikini waxes. Don't know what too me so long! I got my first bikini wax here with Dao (Owner). It's reasonable, she's smart, chatty and friendly, professional and easy to get...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2006
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Dao at Victoria's Nail Studio is the reason why websites like Citysearch exist... to get the word out! When there is a place like this where you can get a thorough and amazingly priced bikini/ brazillian, you...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dao at Victoria's Nail Studio is the reason why websites like Yelp exist... to get the word out! When there is a place like this where you can get a thorough and amazingly priced brazillian, you…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say enough good things about this place. I decided to get my first brazilian bikini wax and Dao put me at ease - she is professional, friendly, and does a superb waxing job at a great price!
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2006
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dao is wondrful, she does the best ive ever had. if she has to work late to fit you in she does it.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
O MY GOSH girls! Go to this salon for your waxing. Dow is EXCELLENT! I'm very picky w/ salons when it comes to brazillian waxing because I like for it to be PERFECTLY ABSOLUTELY OFF! DOW not only gets…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heard about Victoria's Nail Studio when I asked a coworker about where to get my first brazilian wax. She referred me to Dao at Victoria's for a gentle and thorough waxing. But Dao doesn't stop at…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2006
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having been a victim to many bad waxers, i can honestly say dow's (the owner) technique is virtually flawless. she uses hot wax, applies just the right amount, uses cloth strips (which i think hurt less than...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2005
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