Elite Day Spa

(212) 730-2100

24 W 39th St
New York, NY 10018 40.7519 -73.9831

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Neighborhoods: Midtown South Central, Midtown

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Last updated 4.01.09

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Beauty Salons, Hair Removal, Cosmetics, Skin Care, Manicures & Pedicures, Spas

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In Short – Catering to both women and men, Elite Day Spa is perfectly positioned as a retreat from workday bustle, especially with private treatment rooms that are wallpapered in transporting tropical scenes. The big draw here is the Brazilian wax, but if you shy away from the ouch-factor, stop in during lunch for a manicure, pedicure or facial. Electrolysis, permanent makeup, massages and microdermabrasion are also available.

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When to Go:
Avoid the crowds by scheduling around lunchtime rush (11am-3pm) and after-work (4:30pm-6pm).
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “I've been to the high priced salons and athough the atmosphere may be nicer, the brazilian is just as good !”
  2. “fraction of the cost, totally comfortable, (i'm super sensitive), and the women are wonderful.”
  3. “SHe was so quick, made me feel very comfortable, good wax, and amazing price.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “you must have been going to some other place or just be Unhappy in general,but as I saw it,the waxing room was very clean and the facial room had fresh linnens and towels,smelled like clean and aromatic,steamy”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “began waxing 6 months ago and was going to a supposedly "great" little place in the village.”
  2. “originally came for the waxing -- again, I've spend upwards of 100$ for a brazilian, but again, this is the best place for one -- EVER.”
  3. “Honestly the thing that attracted me at first was there good prices, but I was worried whether or not they would be a good place to go to for a facial.”
return potential
50.0% positive
  1. “Europeans are barely just now beginning to offer Brazilian waxing (with mediocre results at best) which leaves me with no other option than to come back to New York to see my favorite aesthetician, Adriana.”
  2. “When I was working in midtown, I was able to dash in at lunchtime and get a full leg and bikini and return to work in an hour; it was great.”
service
78.5699987411499% positive
  1. “This place was clean, efficient and the staff was very friendly.”
  2. “Angela is very good but sometimes rude I ve seen her the most of all the girls and everytime I go for a leg wax she tries to press me to get a brazillian even though every time I explain my skin is way too sensitive to handle that kind of hard core hair r”
  3. “In general the staff is very friendly and prices and reasonable, with some work and changes in policy, we could have one of the best Spas in the city.”
  4. “Great service, with perfect results.”
  5. “with an incredibly friendly staff.”
  6. “Great service, and reasonable prices.”
  7. “Okay now for the roast: The first time I went, I had Adriana & she was nice THEN but I agree with other posters - I tipped her well, went back, and it was like she didn't recognize me or give me the same service in the past.”
  8. “posted a rave about this place 6 months ago but I have since had such bad service.”
  9. “First off, you may wonder why people give it such great ratings.”
  10. “She was good the first 2 times I went and then afterwards, her service was AWFUL.”
  11. “Not only are the employees kind, caring, and compassionate, but the aura of the spa is impeccable.”
  12. “asked a few questions out of concern but was told that there was nothing to worry about and first and foremost they ensure that everything is clean for their staff since they have to touch everything so I needn't worry.”
  13. “Great place and spotless,exeptional service.”
  14. “Adriana is rude and dirty, and she probably wrote the good reviews about her herself.”
value
94.11999702453613% positive
  1. “The price is the best I have found in NYC.”
  2. “Honestly the thing that attracted me at first was there good prices, but I was worried whether or not they would be a good place to go to for a facial.”
  3. “like the low prices.”
  4. “Can anyone recoomend a waxer that's good and not too pricey?”
  5. “SHe was so quick, made me feel very comfortable, good wax, and amazing price.”
  6. “Great service, and reasonable prices.”
  7. “Good price, but at what cost?”
  8. “think this place is great for the price and I would recommend it.”
  9. “The price is amazing- $28 for a thorough fast and relatively painless wax.”
  10. “Best affordable Brazilians and facials”
  11. “Good value, Angela was great”
  12. “From manicures to massages to the bikini waxes, the prices and the technique are incredible.”
  13. “The prices are very affordable.”
  14. “really hope some sort of authority comes to their place and straightens them out, there is no reason to be cheap on keeping the wax rooms clean, using different sticks, and not double dipping!”
  15. “told them that the price was ridiculous-- they said they brought up the price of brazilian a few dollars which doesn't make sense if I'm paying more than a $10 difference.”
  16. “In general the staff is very friendly and prices and reasonable, with some work and changes in policy, we could have one of the best Spas in the city.”
  17. “The price for the bikini wax is not expensive, but that is because it VERY unsanitary.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “SHe was so quick, made me feel very comfortable, good wax, and amazing price.”
  2. “have been searching for a good facialist for a long time!”
  3. “liked Adriana because she was quick and efficient but each time I went thereafter, she would leave patches of hair.”
  4. “Best waxing, best women, quick job!”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/06/11

Quick/ affordable and relatively less painful brazilian wax!

by vuovo9uz at Citysearch

I specially made my account on this website only to write a review for this place. I've been to Elite Day Spa several times for brazilian wax. Mostly my waxer was Adrianna who is absolutely wonderful. She always makes me feel very comfortable and even plays relaxing music to soothe me and take my mind off of the pain. I've had waxing done from several places and honestly I feel like she has some sort of magic- she makes it less painful and the pain is over quickly as she is very fast and good at her job!!

Although only once I got it done from Elizabeth after which I felt like never coming back to this place. I wanted to get my legs, arms and brazilian done and it took her well over an hour to finish this. The brazilian wax was poorly done and it was extremely painful at the end of which i could still see small hair patches down there!. I'm the last person to badmouth anyone but honestly I am surprised at some good reviews about Elizabeth that have been posted here. Different things work for different people I guess.

Anyway, I definitely recommend the brazilian wax over here. Its the cheapest deal of good quality that I've been able to find. But remember, Adrianna seems to be the best for this job!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/06/10

Only the Best Wax by Elizabeth

by de1ianyc at Citysearch

I have been going to Elite for 7 yrs and have been seeing Elizabeth for the last 5 yrs. She does a wonderful job and makes you feel very comfortable. She is very good and quick but also friendly (talking when you want to talk, not talking when you do not want to talk). I would highly recommend Elizabeth to any friend and I would follow her anywhere, even if I had to pay a little more.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/14/10

Great Waxing by Adrianna

by MonaMonday at Citysearch

I've been going to Adrianna for years and think she's great. She's not a talker, true; but she's caring and superefficient and, most important, painless. She does as thorough a waxing as Elizabeth Arden where I used to go at 1/3 of the price and 1/3 of the time. When I was working in midtown, I was able to dash in at lunchtime and get a full leg and bikini and return to work in an hour; it was great. Now, I still go out of my way to see her.

  • Pros: superfast, friendly
3 Star Rating: Average

03/20/10

Decent wax but very unsanitary

by SPDizzle at Citysearch

In the past Ive usually seen Angela who is quick, quiet, and precise. Mara is a perfectionist who will not push or trick you into getting additional services but a little sloppy and unsanitary, and Adriana is a nut with decent skills. Adriana is a hustler. So if your not strong minded beware. The last time I went to her for underarms she told me my brows need touching up and asked me if it was okay for her to wax the top brow. After she did the top she then tells me that she wants to clean up the bottom and proceeds to wax the bottom yadi yadi yada I get to the register to find I'm being charged for an $18.00 brow waxing when she only removed like 6 brow hairs total from my brows(I have very sparse eyebrows that I can shape by tweezing once a month). Angela is very good but sometimes rude I ve seen her the most of all the girls and everytime I go for a leg wax she tries to press me to get a brazillian even though every time I explain my skin is way too sensitive to handle that kind of hard core hair removal. She then rolls her eyes in disgust and after our last session Ive refused to see her anymore. Mara is sweet but the most unsanitary of the three. Speaking of unsanitary the rooms are disgusting btw and over the years have gotten worse and worse. Theres a lot of double dipping and I swear Adriana uses the same stick all day on everyone(maybe all week). All in all the waxing is decent and so are the prices for the city and thats why I have put up with the other stuff over the last three years but after my last appt. I decided its just not worth it anymore...I'm gonna try Jeniette downtown as they come highly reccomended by a friend. I give this place three stars one for each of the ladies Ive seen. Good riddens elite!

  • Pros: Decent wax
  • Cons: Unclean waxing rooms, Pushy ladies
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/25/09

Great Place For a Facial!!!

by sl22280 at Citysearch

I have been searching for a good facialist for a long time!! Adrianna at Elite day spa is by far the best I have gone to. She gave me the best facial which included a wonderful and relaxing facial massage,a precise extraction of all my blackheads, and a great mask. Some people speed through that, but she took her time and explained the products she was using. My face was glowing afterwards and wasnt splotchy or red, I felt brand new!!! I definitely recommend Elite Day Spa, they also do waxing, mani's and pedi's and massages there, but if you go in for a facial ask for ADRIANNA!

  • Pros: Cute Place/ Nice People/Affordable

The Details on Elite Day Spa

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