I never considered waxing until I was getting ready for my destination wedding. My first trip to Velvet was terrifying...I was sure it was going to be so awkward and hurt like hell. I had a velvet and underarms done...and it was underwhelming...in a very good way. In fact after my appointment I went home to wax my fiancés back with the microwave stuff from Target (he would kill me if he knew I put this on yelp), and after one swipe that nearly ripped his skin off, I insisted that we get right back in the car and go to Velvet...so we did! He was as pleasantly surprised at his experience as I was!
The studio is vintage chic in design, somewhere I would love to sit and lounge and people watch. The staff is so professional, quick, and thoughtful. Nothing was awkward at all and nothing hurt...for real. I now go back before a trip / vacation and am so happy I found Velvet...I've heard horror stories about other waxing experiences so take it from me, go somewhere reputable!