Comparisons9 min read

Encino Waxing Studios Compared: Sugar & Skin and the Waxing Studios Around It

Sugar & Skin and 10 nearby waxing studios in Encino compared on Google ratings, reviews, hours, online booking and accessibility.

Priya Anand, Hair Removal Editor·Published ·How we vet

Sugar & Skin sits at 16545 Ventura Blvd Unit 23, Encino, CA 91436. Within 2 miles there are 10 other waxing studios with a meaningful number of Google reviews. Here are 10 of them, picked so every direction around Sugar & Skin is covered, compared side by side.

Sugar & Skin is a featured business on Wax & Smooth. Every business on this page, including Sugar & Skin, was picked and is described by the same rule, using its public Google Maps listing as of October 2026.

The short version

Waxing StudioWhereGoogle ratingReviewsSaturdaySundayWheelchair access listed
Sugar & SkinEncino (this page)4.93010:30 AM–3:30 PMClosed
Silk Skin Space1.47 mi northeast, Sherman Oaks5208 AM–9 PM8 AM–9 PM
Luxury Esthetics1.8 mi southeast, Sherman Oaks4.368 AM–8:30 PM9 AM–9 PM
European Wax Center1.14 mi northwest, Encino4.95268 AM–8 PM9 AM–5 PM
Removed by Rae1.91 mi northeast, Sherman Oaks5510 AM–6 PM10 AM–6 PM
Revi Skin Care1.11 mi northwest, Encino4.835ClosedClosed
The Princess Lab1.97 mi northwest, Encino5128 AM–5 PMClosed
SKIN.byJessiRose1.91 mi northeast, Sherman Oaks5232:30–7 PM9 AM–4 PM
Vinita's Beauty & Threading Studio1.9 mi southeast, Sherman Oaks4.515110 AM–6 PM11 AM–5 PM
Fancy Beauty Med Spa0.7 mi northwest, Encino4.97310 AM–6 PM10 AM–6 PM
Beauty of Beauty0.59 mi northwest, Encino51410 AM–6 PMClosed

A blank cell means we couldn't confirm that detail from Google, not that the business lacks it.

Meet Sugar & Skin

Sugar & Skin is a waxing studio at 16545 Ventura Blvd Unit 23, Encino, CA 91436, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 30 Google reviews. It publishes prices for 54 services, from $10 to $125, so you can see the cost before you book. Its latest finish is 7 PM on Thursdays. Book Sugar & Skin online or see its full profile.

Silk Skin Space, 1.47 mi northeast: how it compares with Sugar & Skin

Silk Skin Space is a waxing hair removal service at 15335 Morrison St, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. It is 1.47 miles northeast of Sugar & Skin, in Sherman Oaks.

Sugar & SkinSilk Skin Space
AreaEncinoSherman Oaks, 1.47 mi northeast
Google rating4.95
Google reviews3020
Saturday10:30 AM–3:30 PM8 AM–9 PM
SundayClosed8 AM–9 PM
Book onlineYes, on its website

Silk Skin Space stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 5 stars, and Sunday appointments (8 AM–9 PM).

Sugar & Skin stands out for prices published for 54 services before you book, and an Encino location, handy if you live or work nearby.

Removed by Rae in Sherman Oaks vs Sugar & Skin

Removed by Rae is a hair removal service at 5702 Sepulveda Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411. It is 1.91 miles northeast of Sugar & Skin, in Sherman Oaks.

Sugar & SkinRemoved by Rae
AreaEncinoSherman Oaks, 1.91 mi northeast
Google rating4.95
Google reviews305
Saturday10:30 AM–3:30 PM10 AM–6 PM
SundayClosed10 AM–6 PM
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Removed by Rae stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 5 stars, and Sunday appointments (10 AM–6 PM).

Sugar & Skin stands out for a longer review record, 30 Google reviews, and prices published for 54 services before you book.

Sugar & Skin vs SKIN.byJessiRose (Sherman Oaks)

SKIN.byJessiRose is listed on Google as a facial spa and also offers waxing services. It is 1.91 miles northeast of Sugar & Skin, in Sherman Oaks.

Sugar & SkinSKIN.byJessiRose
AreaEncinoSherman Oaks, 1.91 mi northeast
Google rating4.95
Google reviews3023
Saturday10:30 AM–3:30 PM2:30–7 PM
SundayClosed9 AM–4 PM
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

SKIN.byJessiRose stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 5 stars, and Sunday appointments (9 AM–4 PM).

Sugar & Skin stands out for prices published for 54 services before you book, and an Encino location, handy if you live or work nearby.

Luxury Esthetics, 1.8 mi southeast: how it compares with Sugar & Skin

Luxury Esthetics is a waxing hair removal service at 15124 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. It is 1.8 miles southeast of Sugar & Skin, in Sherman Oaks.

Sugar & SkinLuxury Esthetics
AreaEncinoSherman Oaks, 1.8 mi southeast
Google rating4.94.3
Google reviews306
Saturday10:30 AM–3:30 PM8 AM–8:30 PM
SundayClosed9 AM–9 PM
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Luxury Esthetics stands out for Sunday appointments (9 AM–9 PM), and a later finish, open until 9 PM on Fridays.

Sugar & Skin stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 4.9 stars, and a longer review record, 30 Google reviews.

Vinita's Beauty & Threading Studio in Sherman Oaks vs Sugar & Skin

Vinita's Beauty & Threading Studio is listed on Google as a beauty salon and also offers waxing services. It is 1.9 miles southeast of Sugar & Skin, in Sherman Oaks.

Sugar & SkinVinita's Beauty & Threading Studio
AreaEncinoSherman Oaks, 1.9 mi southeast
Google rating4.94.5
Google reviews30151
Saturday10:30 AM–3:30 PM10 AM–6 PM
SundayClosed11 AM–5 PM
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Vinita's Beauty & Threading Studio stands out for a longer review record, 151 Google reviews, and Sunday appointments (11 AM–5 PM).

Sugar & Skin stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 4.9 stars, and prices published for 54 services before you book.

Sugar & Skin vs Beauty of Beauty (Encino)

Beauty of Beauty is listed on Google as a day spa and also offers waxing services. It is 0.59 miles northwest of Sugar & Skin.

Sugar & SkinBeauty of Beauty
AreaEncinoEncino, 0.59 mi northwest
Google rating4.95
Google reviews3014
Saturday10:30 AM–3:30 PM10 AM–6 PM
SundayClosedClosed
Book onlineYes, on its website

Beauty of Beauty stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 5 stars.

Sugar & Skin stands out for a later finish, open until 7 PM on Thursdays, and prices published for 54 services before you book.

Fancy Beauty Med Spa, 0.7 mi northwest: how it compares with Sugar & Skin

Fancy Beauty Med Spa is listed on Google as a medical spa and also offers waxing services. It is 0.7 miles northwest of Sugar & Skin.

Sugar & SkinFancy Beauty Med Spa
AreaEncinoEncino, 0.7 mi northwest
Google rating4.94.9
Google reviews3073
Saturday10:30 AM–3:30 PM10 AM–6 PM
SundayClosed10 AM–6 PM
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Fancy Beauty Med Spa stands out for a longer review record, 73 Google reviews, and Sunday appointments (10 AM–6 PM).

Sugar & Skin stands out for a later finish, open until 7 PM on Thursdays, and prices published for 54 services before you book.

Revi Skin Care in Encino vs Sugar & Skin

Revi Skin Care is a waxing hair removal service at in " You Got Nail'd" Salon, Encino, 17418 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316. It is 1.11 miles northwest of Sugar & Skin.

Sugar & SkinRevi Skin Care
AreaEncinoEncino, 1.11 mi northwest
Google rating4.94.8
Google reviews3035
Saturday10:30 AM–3:30 PMClosed
SundayClosedClosed
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Revi Skin Care stands out for a steady 4.8-star average across 35 Google reviews.

Sugar & Skin stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 4.9 stars, and Saturday hours (10:30 AM–3:30 PM).

Sugar & Skin vs European Wax Center (Encino)

European Wax Center is a waxing hair removal service at 17401 Ventura Blvd Ste A-27, Encino, CA 91316. It is 1.14 miles northwest of Sugar & Skin.

Sugar & SkinEuropean Wax Center
AreaEncinoEncino, 1.14 mi northwest
Google rating4.94.9
Google reviews30526
Saturday10:30 AM–3:30 PM8 AM–8 PM
SundayClosed9 AM–5 PM
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

European Wax Center stands out for a longer review record, 526 Google reviews, and Sunday appointments (9 AM–5 PM).

Sugar & Skin stands out for prices published for 54 services before you book.

The Princess Lab, 1.97 mi northwest: how it compares with Sugar & Skin

The Princess Lab is a waxing hair removal service at 18075 Ventura Blvd #220, Encino, CA 91316. It is 1.97 miles northwest of Sugar & Skin.

Sugar & SkinThe Princess Lab
AreaEncinoEncino, 1.97 mi northwest
Google rating4.95
Google reviews3012
Saturday10:30 AM–3:30 PM8 AM–5 PM
SundayClosedClosed
Book onlineYes, on its website

The Princess Lab stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 5 stars.

Sugar & Skin stands out for prices published for 54 services before you book.

How to choose a waxing studio near Encino

Do

  • Let hair grow to about a quarter of an inch before your appointment.
  • Read the newest reviews, not only the average. They describe the team working there now.
  • Check today's hours on the business's Google listing before you set off; holiday hours change.
  • Book ahead and note the cancellation window when you do.
  • Don't

  • Don't wax skin treated with retinoids or a recent peel without telling your waxer first.
  • Don't hold back allergies, medications or skin sensitivities at check-in.
  • Don't choose on stars alone. A 4.7 from 900 reviews and a 5.0 from 12 reviews are different kinds of evidence.
  • Follow

  • Skip hot tubs, tanning and tight clothing for 24 hours afterwards.
  • Keep any written aftercare you are given and follow it for the full period.
  • Arrive five to ten minutes early for a first visit.
  • How these 10 were chosen

    We searched Google Maps for waxing salons within 2 miles of Sugar & Skin, divided the circle into six 60-degree slices (north, northeast, southeast, south, southwest, northwest), and took the best-evidenced waxing studios from each slice in turn, ranking by Google rating weighted by review count. Only businesses filed under the same kind of service, with at least five reviews, were considered. Ratings, reviews, hours and accessibility are as shown on Google Maps in October 2026; area names are from OpenStreetMap. Details change, so confirm hours and prices with the business before you go.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How were these waxing studios chosen?
    By location and evidence: a 2-mile circle around Sugar & Skin, split into six direction slices, with the best-reviewed waxing studios taken from each slice in turn. No business was included or left out for payment.
    What waxing studios are near Sugar & Skin in Encino?
    Within 2 miles: Beauty of Beauty (0.59 mi northwest), Fancy Beauty Med Spa (0.7 mi northwest), Revi Skin Care (1.11 mi northwest), European Wax Center (1.14 mi northwest), Silk Skin Space (1.47 mi northeast), Luxury Esthetics (1.8 mi southeast), and 4 more compared on this page.
    Which waxing studio near Encino has the most Google reviews?
    Of the waxing studios compared here, European Wax Center has the most, with 526 Google reviews as of October 2026.
    Which waxing studios near Sugar & Skin are open on Sunday?
    Silk Skin Space (8 AM–9 PM), Luxury Esthetics (9 AM–9 PM), European Wax Center (9 AM–5 PM), Removed by Rae (10 AM–6 PM), SKIN.byJessiRose (9 AM–4 PM), Vinita's Beauty & Threading Studio (11 AM–5 PM), Fancy Beauty Med Spa (10 AM–6 PM). Hours are from Google Maps in October 2026; check before you go.
    How far is Beauty of Beauty from Sugar & Skin?
    About 0.59 miles northwest in a straight line.
    Can I book Sugar & Skin online?
    Yes. Sugar & Skin takes bookings on its own website, which also lists its services and prices ($10 to $125).
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