be well {groomed!} at Studio 41

I came to Kenya for all my sugaring needs for 2 years while I was in college in LA. Then I moved abroad for 3 years, where I could never find someone as good! But each year when I came back for vacation, I made an appointment with her. Now I’m back in LA and of course, coming back here. Kenya has a cute little studio, very clean. I cannot recommend Kenya enough, she is such a sweet, kind person. Not to mention she has so much knowledge about health and nutrition. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask her. In terms of the actual sugaring, obviously it’s a bit painful, but you get used to it. She is very thorough and won’t leave any hairs or forget any spots. If there are any ingrowns too she will help pluck the ones that can be removed. And lastly, the prices are the best I’ve seen. About half of what all the other studios are charging! But she’s been open the longest, is the most experienced, and in my opinion, the best!

Read a lot about sugaring and finally booked an appointment with Kenya. my first experience was amazing to say the least. The facility is nice and well kept. Kenya is very friendly and provided a comfortable environment. I got my underarms and eyebrows sugared. Not only was Kenya professional and fun (for my 3-​year old niece who tagged along), but gentle and very knowledgeable. Gave really good recommendations for skin care/​help for the skin issues I deal with. I’ve definitely decided I would no longer shave my pits and have Kenya sugar me as long as I’m in LA.

Kenya is the best! I have tried other waxing and sugaring studios and no one compares! Prices are great too. I recently moved away and I am struggling to find a replacement.

The best sugaring on the Westside! For years, I was unhappy with my eyebrows. The shape never was quite right and I broke out all the time. Kenya has been working on getting the shape right and I’m so happy about it. I definitely trust her expertise. Plus, my skin does not get irritated at all. Also, her Brazilians are great and her prices are SO affordable. Book in advance, seriously.

Kenya definitely doesn’t need this review, but I just feel this is a way for me to express my gratitude to her. She is the best sugaring person in LA. She is incredibly professional, detailed, considerate and mindful. She also has a very clean environment. I have sensitive skin which was fine with her sugaring. This is not the case for me with waxing. When you see her you feel like you are visiting a friend who has very sound advice and things to talk about. Her prices here are reasonable and she could charge so much more. Be sure to book your appt well in advance. Things this good are hard to get!

After apologizing about her mistake, I tried a return visit. However, Kenya still sugars body parts that you specifically ask not be removed and she also pulled some shady crap by pointing out if you pair services one way you save a couple dollars, but then she dismissed her statement and charged me the higher price for the visit.
She also removed her apology (in reply to the original Unilocal review) for not respecting the clients wishes. I won’t return and have decided doing laser, which is cheaper and more permanent instead. And, the techs respect the clients wishes.

Kenya is the best! She is super nice and professional and makes what should be an uncomfortable experience as pleasant as possible. Whenever I go to her I feel like I am visiting an old friend because she so friendly. She is passionate about what she does and I highly recommend making an appointment with her. You will walk out feeling like a new woman/​man. Cheers!

Kenya really does not need my review as you can see for yourself everyone thinks very highly of her and I just love her. She is such a professional and genuinely friendly person. She has so many things to talk about and does such a great Job.
I found her through Unilocal and never did sugaring before, hardly ever did waxing either like once before. Now I see Kenya just about every month for all my hair removal needs for almost a year. I have to travel like 45 mins or more if there’s traffic but for her I don’t mind at all.
Tip: make sure you read all her post sugaring tips on her website. Remember exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate.

Kenya is absolutely amazing! She is very good at what she does. I have had so many braz waxes done in my past and she is by far the best. I highly recommend her. Very professional and down to earth and a fast responder to your appointment requests.

I tried getting a Brazilian wax more than 7 years ago but never did it again because of the excruciating pain and bleeding [from the torn skin], but shaving has been really irritating for multiple reasons, so I recently decided to try Brazilian again. I went to Kenya for sugaring after reading all the great Unilocal reviews, and people were right! Kenya was REALLY sweet even though I was being a big baby about the pain factor. She knew exactly when to go for it — haha.
YES, it did hurt like hell when the very very sensitive area was sugared (but you’re tearing off hair! what do you expect? haha), but that pain lasted less than 30 seconds after each painful ‘pull.’ (there were 4 painful ones for me… I’m sure the ladies know which ones LOL).
Best of all, my skin wasn’t red or inflamed after the sugaring! It’s definitely very sensitive, but no pain or discomfort at all! I’ll definitely be going back to Kenya to stop myself from feeling like lady bigfoot.
Actually, Kenya was the «best of all» part here. Her prices are already really reasonable enough that I wouldn’t feel bad about going back every month, but I would probably go to her even if it was a bit more expensive just because of how comfortable she made me feel.

I was looking at previous Unilocal reviews before and they were all right! Kenya is absolutely WONDERFUL. My first time with sugaring, and it was the most interesting experience ever. I arrived there and it was a cute little studio. She made me feel comfortable by engaging in conversation right when I walked in and throughout the appointment. She said sugaring would be a bit painful for the first time: she was right. She did a thorough sugaring for my brazilian and bum service (yeah I got it on my bum too), but it was worth it. I would definitely go to her again!
MAKE SURE YOU BOOK EARLY CUZ HER APPOINTMENT SLOTS FILL UP QUICKLY!

This was my first time Sugaring and I was a little anxious about it. Kenya was very warm and welcoming, and very professional. She explained how it worked and answered all of my questions very thoughtfully.
I must say, sugaring is significantly better than waxing in my personal opinion. I will probably never get a wax again, and I will definitely be going back to see Kenya. Her prices are very affordable and she is so sweet!
A word of caution, maybe try to arrive a little early so you can figure out the parking situation and entering the building!

I discovered kenya through Unilocal about five years ago. She is the best. Unfortunately, I do not live in the area anymore and haven’t been able to go back for a while. I’ve been to so many different waxing places good and bad, and she is the best on my list. Her prices are reasonable, she is CLEAN, and her technique is amazing! Enjoy!
Tip: book in advance. You can also call to see if she has cancellations to squeeze you in real quick.

Not only is Kenya the #1 sugaring person in Los Angeles, she is also the sweetest woman! Her place is super clean and has so much character. She is lovely to talk to and always picks my spirits up! I will never look at wax again after seeing Kenya. I get a Brazilian with her and she is super gentle and very thorough. It last for SO LONG! :)
She is also the most affordable in Los Angeles! #TEAMKENYA

Kenya is the absolute best. I’ve been seeing her for over 5 years now, and I can’t imagine ever going to anyone else. Her waxing technique (she uses sugaring, which is less abrasive and harmful to the skin) is always impeccable and lasts for a long time. I always get a brazilian, and it barely hurts and lasts up to 8 weeks before I have to see her again. She is very clean (everything is completely sanitary, for fellow germaphobes!), fast, and affordable.
On top of being the best at what she does, she’s also incredibly warm and happy and full of light — just an amazing person. I love her!

Kenya and I met about 5– 6 yrs ago and I feel very fortunate to have found first a dependable lovely friend and a FABULOUS sugarista!
I am an annoying customer who isnt regular, has to reschedule often and vent a lot. She never judges, complains or pushes me. After one of Kenya’s sessions, I always feel as if I came out of a yoga class (with all the sugaring stretches) and also from a therapy session.
Life always feels a tad bit better after a little dose of Kenya!

I.LOVE.KENYA! Besides being an awesome sugaring lady, she’s wonderful, living life with a holistic approach. I’ve recently discovered her because of the wonderful reviews on Unilocal + I couldn’t get in with my regular lady.
She’s über gentle and cleaning you before hand. I believe she hurts less than traditional waxing. then again, what doesn’t hurt as you’re taking hair from its follicle. LOL!
Besides sugaring, she offers life experiences, an ear to listen to your issues — therapy, and advice with every treatment. :) All included with your sugaring price. I feel so zen after I hang out with her for a bit.
She’s located in the «Salon Republic» building with parking validation. It’s $ 1 — with validation. So don’t forget to grab that nifty pink validation. Prices here are reasonable and it’s on her website. I’m glad I was able to get in during her wait list.

Kenya is the best!!! I have been going to her for about 5years and I’m not going anywhere. Let’s just put it this way, I can be as hairy as a werewolf like I am right now but I will wait until Kenya has an opening! Why? Because the last time I went somewhere else I got burnt severely and the worst skin irritations.
Wax & strips-​No
Sugar Sugar-​YES
Service-​Excellent
She makes your experience very comfortable.

Oh how guilty I feel writing this review. I’ve been going to Lisa at SugarMe for months and she’s awesome. However, her new studio in BH is much more difficult to get to than her old one in Santa Monica so I cheated on her and came to Kenya.
Kenya is awesome! She took time to ask me important questions (allergies, sensitivities) and to chat about the general state of my hooha. She’s quick, obviously knows what she’s doing, and is fun to talk to. Her prices are VERY reasonable. Her studio is adorable and the fact that it’s located inside an ENORMOUS salon complex is a huge plus. Just make sure you don’t get lost in the labyrinth. She validates parking!

Chess & Burman is one building full of individually-​operated hair salon and other beauty services. Park at the 24 Hour Fitness (white building) and get validated by the salon for $ 1 for two hours. Valet service is an additional $ 3.
Kenya at Studio 41 is very knowledgeable and has lots of kind advice to give. Also, $ 40 + even a $ 10 tip is cheaper than the menu price at a lot of comparable places!