April Hair Cutting

She is the best… hands down. Wont be going anywhere else aslong as she is around.

Good old fashioned waxing space, amazing brazilian, definitely recommended, haven’t tried other body parts yet.

This woman is a goddess. Everyone calls her April (although that’s her real name — I think it might be Isabella?). She hails from Brazil and insists on using beeswax for the best possible wax, which does NOT hurt as much as other conventional waxes (still hurts though). She’s also very caring and talks you through the whole process, especially if you tell her you’re new or nervous — when to breathe our pull the skin tight. Another bonus — she’s lightning fast and clearly knows what she’s doing. If you’re comfortable enough, she’ll definitely crack a few jokes.

This place is great for Brazilian waxes. Don’t judge it from the old-​fashioned looking outside! She knows what she’s doing and uses hard wax (the wax with the strips really shouldn’t be used on this area). They do prefer for you to call ahead and make an appointment, but getting in the same day is generally no problem.

Isabelle was a lovely woman and great at waxing! She is so straight to the point. 2 seconds from entering the building, she sent me to the waxing area (a small table behind a curtain). We got right to it!
But she walked me through every step, why she uses the beeswax she uses, and didn’t miss a hair.
Interestingly enough, the only painful part was the extreme heat of the wax. But you know what they say, if you can’t handle the heat…
Anyway. The actual process of pulling up the hair was quick (about 15 minutes for the whole thing) and she’s glad to show you the roots of the follicles she’s pulling.
Plus! It’s a great price! $ 35 plus tip. I don’t know why you’d ever go anywhere else!

I love Isabelle! The only woman who can «hurt» me. She’s such a sweetheart and makes you feel comfortable. She’s the best!!! She has been waxing for YEARS (she’s an older woman which in my opinion is good she’s experienced one thing I realized about some younger «waxticians» they don’t really get the job done as well as you’d think) !!! She learned 3 different ways I believe. She makes sure she gets every hair and gets the job DONE. She uses hard wax and a specific wax at that one that’s she’s been using for years aka the best hard wax and it is!!! She prides herself in doing a good thorough job. I knew she was about to go in when she told me to put my foot on this thing on the wall lol. Ladies Brazilians aren’t something to be feared. The first pull is the worst pull just relax its a freeing experience lol.
Her Brazilian waxes use to be $ 28 now they’re $ 35 which is still reasonable in my opinion. Call and make an appointment because she’s always booked up since the service is so good!!! So call ahead and be early for your appointment! I love this place !!!

April is great… very efficient at waxing. Prob one of the best in Somerville. However, price went up to $ 35 a few months ago. Still a decent price.

I love this place and have been coming here on and off for about 6 years for brazilians. Isabelle is hilarious and unphased by the awkwardness of the whole experience. I always feel very at ease, and she likes to keep you informed and involved in the process, for better or worse. Very quick (15 minutes), as painless a wax as I’ve ever had (she uses hard beeswax, which pulls much less on your skin), and thorough! Be warned, cash only and prices recently increased from $ 28 to $ 35 — still a steal! Highly recommend.

I decided to try April’s because I saw that Brazilian’s were only $ 28. I needed to find another wax place that wouldn’t cost me an arm and a leg. When the wax specialist told me «I go really fast so it doesn’t hurt as much,» I got a little nervous. But as I received my brazilian wax and underarm wax, I was very impressed as to how little it hurt in comparison to other waxes I have experienced. However, while the wax specialist would routinely show me the hair follicles she took out — «look, i got the roots!» — I noticed that my smoothness/​hairlessness didn’t last that long. Usually, I don’t notice hair growth until maybe the second or third week, but I noticed hair growth as early as the first week. :/

Came here based on the good reviews. It was quick, painless, and and cheap. If you can spare $ 28 and 10 minutes, look no further for a waxer. This is the best find with no frills — just straight forward service and a job well done.

I cannot speak to the haircuts at April’s because I have never had one, but I am a regular client here for waxes. Isabella uses beeswax and has been certified in two different methods of waxing. She is a great conversationalist and damn is she good at her job. She offers swift and painless hair removal, all with a smile!
Besides being friendly and efficient, this is also the most affordable wax I’ve been able to find in the area. A Brazilian is only $ 28!
However, if you’re looking for a «salon experience» I would suggest you look elsewhere. The wax room is pretty tiny and is definitely not fancy. This isn’t a place I go to hang out and lounge. The whole process only takes about four and a half minutes. The room serves it’s purpose and I find myself back every 2 – 3 weeks.
You can do walk-​ins but she is also pretty busy so I always call in advance.
If it is your first time getting a wax:
This is a GREAT place to go. Just make sure you tell her! She walks you through the whole process and is super comforting. Plus the beeswax is significantly less painful than other waxes I’ve had.

April is THE person. I don’t even live in Somerville any more but I keep coming back to her for the skillfulness and super nice experiences.
She knows me by now and always makes sure that I feel comfortable while we are in, chats me up, offers life advice and is in general hilarious. As far as the wax itself goes, she is precise and super detailed, VERY fast and in general amongst the most painless I’ve been too. I haven’t seen anyone else in years now, and hope never to move too far away from April — I really feel comfortable around her and her adorable husband helper, and the price is super reasonable — even after an extra tip for niceness.
NOTE: She only takes cash — so make sure to sneak in a trip to the ATM before you visit!

I was hoping to make an appointment for tonight but just got off the phone with April and she was SO rude! I said «Hi, I’m hoping to make an appointment for 6pm tonight» she said «No, dear». I waited for her to say more but that was it. No? I ask. «I’m completely booked tonight, people forgot it’s Easter weekend» and HUNG UP! I was going to say can I come tomorrow or something but I’ll never call again. Going to Skin & Body Works down the street, I’ll let you know how that goes.

If you and your lady parts haven’t met Isabel yet, you need to make your way down to Davis Square and do so now. By far the best and cheapest Brazilian wax in the Boston area that’ll cost you a whopping $ 27! (Cash only!)
Isabel is sweet and hilarious like an old friend you’ve known for years. She’ll make you so comfortable you almost forget that you don’t have pants on, that your legs are wide open and that she’s pouring hot wax on you while ripping hairs off of places on your body that you wish didn’t have hair. Well, once Isabel is done with you you’ll feel like you never had any to begin with.
Definitely check out April’s!

Isabel walks on water as far as I’m concerned! I just returned from my second visit with her, and it was as great as the first.
She is FAST, and PAINLESS. I’ve been to other places where I’ve needed Motrin and counseling after a Brazilian. I’m kicking myself for not going to her sooner, but I put it off, assuming I’d never get an appointment. However, Isabel is very good about fitting you in if she can: I booked my first wax only a couple of days ahead of time.
Yes, the place is no frills, but who cares? It’s a neighborhood type of shop, it’s been there forever, and Isabel and her husband are really, really, nice people. It’s clean, and there’s plenty of privacy-​the waxing area is in the back, behind a curtain. I couldn’t care less about a spa experience; I want it done right, with minimal pain, and reasonable cost. Mostly I want it done right. I’d pay any price she asked.
The waxing is cheap-​but priceless. It cost me only 78 bucks (before tip) for a full Brazilian, upper leg, underarms, and chin. I don’t think anyone can beat her prices, especially for the amazing job she does. No embarrassment, super-​quick and super-​thorough. The lady is a consummate professional.
Oh, and that hard wax is a revelation-​it gets every last hair, and really, no pain. And no ingrowns, either. Cash only, btw.

So what everyone else is saying is all true. This was my third brazilian ever. After my last one I wasn’t sure I wanted to do it again due to the pain and $$$ but after going here I know I can get through it from now on. I did take advil before so not sure if that helped or not. Not sure who my lady was but she is very matter of fact, no judgment, and gives great direction of what you need to do such as your hand placements which can be a little awkward.
I knock down a star just because of the environment. I was relying on all of these good Unilocal reviews to get me past the lack of décor in this place but you are literally in and out in 15 min or so and not spending a lot of money so its worth it. I also had little pieces of wax on me so had to do a little review in the shower to make sure it was all off.
I made an appointment at like noon for 3:15 so you don’t have to book too far in advance.

As others have noted, this is a fast, cheap wax. It ain’t glamorous, but it gets the job done. The waxing job is thorough and long-​lasting. Yeah, it hurts, but she’s so quick that it doesn’t hurt for long. I also appreciate the all-​business attitude that helps keep my mind off what is really a bizarre situation.
Because there appears to be only the one lady who works here, you won’t always get an answer to your phone call. I’ve also come by when they’re open to find the door locked, presumably because the woman had to step out momentarily. You may have to persist if you want to get your wax at April.

Let’s just say I am leaving for Los Angeles for a while, and I just begged April to fit me in before i do. Now when it comes to hot wax and my body, especially «that area» i have learned the hard way that not all wax is created equal. I’ve been waxing since Adam fell for Eve and my has it come a long way. Most think a jar of hot wax and a mirror make a waxer. HAHAHAHA…
Here is why you should trek to April -
for the price i pay for a FULL Brazilian (yep front and back all the parts) under arm and lip wax it’s the same price most charge for an okay wax. April uses the best wax, that leaves no hair and is minimally bothersome, and she is like your grandma… okay so it may be a little trippy to think of that way, so instead imagine a really great older Sex in the City Spanish version of Samantha plus about ten years. her advice is free, and it’s damn good. Now if you are looking for a fashionable spot with soft music playing and corny pictures for you to stare at on the ceiling. go back to Newbury Street. But if you want the best wax in Boston, head on to April.
She also is fantastic for people married to their jobs like me who have small windows of opportunity (usually after 6 and 23 minutes) and will take your last minute call and save you the shame of seeing your significant other looking like a cousin of Wolverine.
because i always combine some other waxing with my full Brazilian i am not exactly sure of the price. but I am going to guess it’s $ 30ish for a full deal.
whoo hool…
Her face will be one of the last I see before I leave on a jet plane. That should speak volumes.

I am sold. I wanted to get a waxing before I was headed to the beach as the weather has become unbelievable in Boston lately.
I wanted to go to the regular place I usually go to in Allston. Luiz Hair Salon. but they could not fit me in. So. I looked up on my trusty Unilocal and I am so thankful. they could take me in thirty minutes.
Love this spot. It is not fancy and exactly like it is described. They are clean. the waxers are skilled. and for the price. you seriously can’t ask for better. Like I say about most spots. it’s not like anybody will know if you went to a salon or not. It’s more about the service and end product. Nobody hangs a sign saying I went to a fancy salon. Your choice honestly…
They talk to you so you are distracted. try to make it as pleasant as possible. The wax they use is more expensive. but it works better from what I have read.
Cash only.

I finally found a place to get my Brazilians from now on!!! (And there was much rejoicing.) I was so sad when my waxer left Elizabeth Grady on Newbury. I had been seeing her for 3+ years so I was hesitant to go to someone new. I tried 2 other girls and didn’t like them so I decided to leave. I’m not paying $ 80+ for a wax I’m not thrilled with. But everything else around my is just as expensive, so when I heard about April Hair Cutting from a friend I decided to try it out.
Location: it’s in Davis Square right off the red line so it’s convenient. It took me about an hour to get from the Longwood medical area. And yes it’s quite a hike but I will return. I’m that pleased with this place. She’s open pretty late and will even stay extra if you really need to come in.
The wax: I was so happy that Isabelle uses hard wax. It really does hurt less. That’s what they used at EG so I didn’t want to try out the soft wax. We talked the whole time and I was done in 10 minutes. 10 MINUTES! And best part not only was it the quickest wax I’ve had, but also the least painful. And I’ve had probably a few dozen Brazilians in my life. She used a new pot of wax so I wasn’t worried about it not being hygienic.
The price can’t be beat. $ 28! This is cash only, so if you’re like me and only use your card, make sure you plan ahead. Is this a spa like atmosphere? There’s no music, dimly lit lights or candles. She is straight forward, quick and makes you laugh.
As Isabelle says when you’re leaving: enjoy your wax ;)