Shobha Soho
New York, NY 10012
Phone: (212) 931-8363
- Cross Street:
- Between Prince Street and Houston Street
- Directions:
- N, R at Prince St
- Best of Citysearch:
- Hair Removal 2006
- Hours:
- Tue-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm
Message from Shobha Soho
Experts in Hair Removal & All-Natural Skincare
- Waxing & Sugaring Treatments
- All-Natural Herbal Facials
- Signature Line of Products
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Editorial Review for Shobha Soho – by Sandra Ramani
The Scene
A bright loft space outfitted with lovely fabrics and stylish touches, Shobha is not your everyday hair removal salon. The owner's not so typical, either: A Harvard business school grad with a background in electrical engineering, Shobha Tummala oversees her company with a passion for education, quality and details. As a result, every aspect of a client's experience--from the employees' bedside manner to the post-service spritzes of rosewater--are pitch-perfect.
The Services
Threading--the ancient art of hair removal--is performed here by super-trained techs, using only high-grade, imported cotton thread. The thread is twisted, looped and zipped across unwanted fuzz, removing even short or ingrown hairs from the follicle with less pain and more precision--and without irritation, chemicals or post-service redness (which makes it agreeable for those recovering from plastic surgery). For larger areas, Shobha does sugaring--a waxing-like service minus the harshness or stickiness of wax--with handmade mixtures and single-use denim strips.
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Insider Tips
Save TimeWomen (and tons of men) flock to Shobha for perfect brows and baby smooth skin, so walk-in appointments are near impossible. Plan ahead.
Know Before You GoMany dermatologists send patients or are clients themselves, since threading is great for people on Retin-A or with sensitive skin. Call for more specific information.
The ExtrasCheck out the cool accessories they sell in the shop.
User Reviews for Shobha Soho
06/30/2008 Posted by mnikcevi
I was nervous about going for my first full brazilian bikini wax. Too have to drop "trou" and bare all to a complete stranger who would pour hot wax on this sensitive area, and then just yank the hair out without any mercy just wasn't all that appealing to me...call me crazy...but I was going to go see my new beau, and wanted everything to be just right. So after my sister declared endlessly how it is the best thing to do and to stop the shaving as I had been doing, i submitted and set the appointment. The atmosphere was great and I felt rather at ease when I arrived, though it took me just a bit to find the place...but either way, it was great. I went to see Miranda, whom I heard was fantastic from many reviews I had read. Well, I must say she was absolutely amazing! She made me feel totally at ease and just chatted away with me while she went to work, and the results were fantastic!!! I must say, my guy was very pleased with it as well ;) I will definitely go back to see her!!
Pros: excellent service
Cons: a bit spendy
04/13/2008 Posted by punky21
I have been getting a Brazilian Bikini wax regularly for over six years but recently a friend told me about a different technique called 'sugaring.' I was intrigued and just had to try it myself. So I did a google search, read some reviews and decided to try Shobha. I was apprehensive because it was more expensive but it was worth a try. I was not worried about pain or the awkwardness... I already know it's painful and the awkwardness goes away with time. I've been doing it for so many years. It's AMAZING. First - Shobha is a friendly and very spa-like environment. My experience started with a glass of water and a smile. I filled out som paperwork because it was my first time there but it took less than 2 minutes. I waited a few minutes but I was 15 mnutes late for my appointment so I didn't mind waiting... I was just glad they honored my appointment after I was so late. The wax exprience - My technician was Tabi. She was GREAT. She didn't leave the room while I undressed (another reviewer mentioned this and it wasn't nearly as creepy asI thought). As I undressed, she prepared the wax, sticks and strips. Tabi wore non-latex gloves, which made feel SO much more comfortable. She explained a few things to me when she started. One important thing for you to keep in mind is that - Sugaring doesn't always work on coarse hair. My hair is very thick and coarse but it worked great, anyway. The texture of your hair changes after about six months of regular waxing. If the sugaring didn't work, she planned to use the regular wax. The wax was a little hot but I didn't get burned. Their 'no double dip' policy is so great, also. No stick is dipped into the wax/sugar twice. I never even thought of about this when I got waxed at other spas and now I can't imagine going back to a place that DOES double-dip. To make a long story short - I totally recommend Shobha for Brazilian Bikini Waxing!!!
Pros: sugaring, friendly staff, clean environment
Cons: expensive
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