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A Top-Rated East Bay Spa

Our Story & Team

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Established 2011

We help our customers look & feel their best

Wax-a-Peel is a destination day spa in the San Francisco East Bay.  We specialize in waxing, skincare (face & body), airbrushed tanning & Yumi Lashes.

We continuously strive to provide the consistent, sought-after and professional spa services that our clients have come to expect and we’re extremely well reviewed as a result. We maintain a 5-star Yelp rating on over 350 reviews, and we’d love you to be the next.

Have questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out – (925) 385-7211 or [email protected]

Our Owner

Meet Leah

“Your smile is your logo, your personality is your business card, how you leave others feeling after having an experience with you becomes your trademark.”

With nearly 20 years in the industry, Leah is a skincare veteran.  She’s been a licensed Esthetician for nearly 15 of those years – having graduated from Robinson’s Cosmetology School.

Prior to founding Wax A Peel in 2011, Leah began her post-license career working for a Plastic Surgeon as a Clinical Esthetician – performing primarily chemical peels and cellulite treatments. She’s worked as the Head Esthetician for Clarins Cosmetics – helping them open their pilot store in San Francisco.

Leah also spent 2 years honing her craft at an upscale waxing salon – nailing down the best and least painful techniques for waxing.

She’s completed & received certifications for the level 1 and level 2 Advanced Peels Classes through Aesthetics Plus Training Center as well as certificates in advanced waxing including Body Beautiful Full Body techniques, the Cirepil Stripless Wax Course, and the Brazilian specialization course at Aesthetics Plus.

She’s extremely passionate about what she does and genuinely enjoys being an Esthetician. She calls it her calling and feels blessed to have so many wonderful & amazing clients that enrich her life.

20
Years

In the Skincare Industry

Helping folks look great & feel better about their skin 

Here for you

The Team at Wax-A-Peel

You don’t get over 350 5-star Yelp reviews by hiring amateur staff. The entire team here at Wax A Peel’s Lafayette, CA salon are dedicated experts in their craft, whether it is waxing sensitive areas, reinvigorating your skin through one of our facial or body treatments, or working on one of our other specialties like lashes, brows or airbrush tanning.. Wondering who these experts are? Get to know them below.

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Asya

licensed Esthetician

Meet Asya, she has been a licensed aesthetician since 2019 and comes to Wax A Peel with 3 years of high end salon spa experience. She is passionate about building lasting relationships with clients, and enjoys helping others feel confident in themselves, inside and out. Asya specializes in brow services, brazilian waxing and facial services, including chemical peels. When she is not at Wax A Peel, Asya enjoys spending time with her partner and family. She also is an avid reader and loves to cook for loved ones. Follow her instagram @Skincare_Daddy for all Wax A Peel updates and skin care content!

Ella

licensed Esthetician

Meet Our newest Esthetician Ella. She has been helping clients feel and look their best for over 5 years. She graduated from the National Institute of Medical Aesthetics in 2019 as a Master Esthetician and is new to California, moving here from Park City, Utah. In her free time she enjoys exploring her new surroundings with her dog. Ella is looking forward for building lasting relationships with new clients! We’re so elated to have Ella as a part of our Wax A Peel team!

Sarah

licensed Esthetician

With 10 years of experience in the industry, Sarah specializes in body waxing and Brazilians. She has a passion for self care and prides herself on her calm demeanor in the treatment room. Her loves making personalized connections with clients and ensuring every experience is comfortable and genuine. Having a variety of services at Wax A Peel makes her truly excited to bring more to the table. When she's not in the treatment room, Sarah loves spending her free time seeing live music, especially with a hand crafted cocktail. As a native to the Bay Area she loves hiking by the coast, taking in the natural beauty of the scenery, spending time in the kitchen, eating out, and experiencing great food. She can't wait to show you her expertise!

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