Skin
Why your skin texture changes after threading
Peach fuzz, makeup that glides, and the exfoliation nobody tells you about.
Oct 24, 2026
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Licensed • Hygienic • Adams Morgan since 2012
Smooth skin, calm mind. Expert care without the rush.
Merinaz is Washington DC's quiet sanctuary for waxing, threading, sugaring & skincare. Single-use applicators, gentle technique, honest pricing — and same-day bookings that respect your time.
★★★★★
4.6 · 248 verified reviews
All skin tones & hair types welcomed
4.6 · 248 verified reviews
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Same-day slots released at 9am
Hygiene Pledge
Never double-dip · Single-use only
Our specialties
All services
Gentle services, honest prices
Four crafts, one standard: meticulous, hygienic, unhurried.
Services are being updated — please check back shortly.
Every service includes our Calm-Comfort protocol:
patch test on request, hypoallergenic wax & sugar paste, post-care balm, and aftercare text check-in.
How we keep it hygienic
Our story
A family studio built on trust, not trends
Founded by sisters Merinaz and Sara in 2012, our 18th Street studio was designed to feel like a deep breath — quiet rooms, warm light, no upsells, no judgment. Just precise work and honest advice.
28k+
happy visits12
years on 18th St98%
rebook again
Adams Morgan
Two minutes from the 18th St bustle, worlds calmer inside
1768 Columbia Rd NW, Floor 2 Washington DC, 20009
Woodley Park Metro (Red) · Circulator & 42/43 bus · Street parking + garage at 1800 Columbia
Mon – Sat10 AM – 8 PM
Sun10 AM – 7 PM
The Smooth Journal
All articles
Aftercare wisdom, no fluff
Aftercare
Sugaring vs waxing: what actually differs
Different paste, different temperature, different hair direction — and why curly skin often prefers sugar.
Oct 21, 2026
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Prep
How to prep for your first wax (and what to do after)
Hair length, shower timing and the products to skip — the short list that makes your first appointment noticeably easier.
Oct 17, 2026
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