NYC rankings · Updated 2026
Our current editorial picks for the best hair removal providers in New York City are #1 Luminesse Laser, #2 Miss Laser NY, #3 Light Touch, #4 Bare Skin Laser Spa, #5 Beauty Icon Med Spa. We rank providers using a transparent, qualitative editorial assessment of disclosed criteria — not a star-rating or quality guarantee. Sponsored placements are labeled and do not change the editorial order.
These rankings reflect a transparent, qualitative editorial assessment against disclosed criteria. They are not a clinical, quality, or outcome guarantee, and not a star-rating ranking. Always verify details directly with each provider.
Why #1: 5★ across 787+ Google reviews, plus long-running Staten Island studio.
A Staten Island laser and skin-rejuvenation studio, marketed as operating since 2008, offering laser hair removal among its treatments.
Why #2: 5★ across 495+ Google reviews, plus laser hair removal focus.
A Queens laser and aesthetics studio with Jackson Heights and Bayside branches, offering laser hair removal alongside photofacial and skin services.
Why #3: 5★ across 367+ Google reviews, plus all skin tones.
A Midtown laser hair removal studio that markets technology for all skin tones and notes 16+ years of experience.
Why #4: 5★ across 245+ Google reviews, plus states all skin types.
A South Shore Staten Island laser spa offering laser hair removal, facials, and lash services, marketed as safe for all skin types.
Why #5: 5★ across 142+ Google reviews, plus flushing med spa.
A Flushing med spa offering laser hair removal along with facials, HydraFacial, and other aesthetic services.
Why #6: 5★ across 79+ Google reviews, plus brazilian and full-body laser.
A Staten Island studio offering laser hair removal (including Brazilian and full-body), facials, and threading.
Why #7: 4.9★ across 322+ Google reviews, plus all skin types (per site).
A Morris Park, Bronx medical spa listing an Elite iQ laser system for laser hair removal across skin types, plus skin treatments.
Why #8: 4.9★ across 173+ Google reviews, plus permanent results on small areas.
A Manhattan electrolysis provider that markets permanent hair removal suitable for all skin tones and hair types.
Why #9: 4.9★ across 152+ Google reviews, plus electrolysis and laser under one roof.
A medical spa offering both electrolysis and laser hair removal, marketing treatment for all skin types and hair textures, with locations including Brooklyn and Harlem.
Why #10: 5★ across 43+ Google reviews, plus permanent results (electrolysis).
A NoMad studio offering electrolysis and laser, noting experience with all skin types, PCOS, and gender-affirming hair removal.
Why #11: 4.9★ across 71+ Google reviews, plus forest Hills convenience.
A Forest Hills laser hair removal clinic that also offers skin treatments.
Why #12: 4.8★ across 707+ Google reviews, plus med-spa setting.
A Staten Island medical spa offering laser hair removal and skin treatments.
Why #13: 4.8★ across 668+ Google reviews, plus standardized chain protocols.
A national laser hair removal and aesthetics chain with New York City locations, offering laser hair removal across body areas plus skin treatments.
Why #14: 4.8★ across 555+ Google reviews, plus medical-grade aesthetics.
A Bayside-area med spa offering laser hair removal among medical-grade aesthetic treatments such as skin rejuvenation, microneedling, and clinical facials.
Why #15: 4.8★ across 187+ Google reviews, plus full-service spa.
A full-service Staten Island spa and laser cosmetic practice that markets removal of unwanted hair and skin resurfacing.
Why #16: 4.8★ across 147+ Google reviews, plus bronx med spa.
A Bronx med spa offering laser hair removal among its aesthetic services.
Why #17: 4.8★ across 129+ Google reviews, plus free consultation.
A Midtown Manhattan laser hair removal studio that advertises free consultations with certified laser specialists.
Why #18: 4.8★ across 117+ Google reviews, plus dermatology setting.
An Upper East Side dermatology practice offering laser hair removal; the site notes a Cutera laser system intended for a range of skin tones.
Why #19: 4.8★ across 61+ Google reviews, plus laser and electrolysis.
A Queens provider offering laser hair removal, electrolysis, and skin treatments such as HydraFacial.
Why #20: 4.7★ across 134+ Google reviews, plus long-term laser reduction.
A laser clinic on Park Avenue offering laser hair removal and skin treatments, serving Murray Hill, Midtown East, and nearby neighborhoods.
Why #21: 4.7★ across 161+ Google reviews, plus clinical med-spa setting.
A Manhattan laser center and medical spa offering laser hair removal alongside other skin treatments.
Why #22: 4.7★ across 276+ Google reviews, plus rego Park / Forest Hills area.
A laser spa serving Rego Park, Forest Hills, and East Elmhurst in Queens, focused on laser hair removal.
Why #23: 4.6★ across 40+ Google reviews, plus permanent electrolysis.
A Williamsburg studio offering permanent hair removal by FDA-cleared electrolysis, marketed as performed by a certified electrologist and laser technician.
Why #24: 4.6★ across 112+ Google reviews, plus dermatology setting.
A Park Slope dermatology and medi-spa offering laser hair reduction with a LightSheer device, noting access near the F, G, and R trains.
Why #25: 4.6★ across 128+ Google reviews, plus permanent electrolysis focus.
A studio specializing in permanent hair removal by electrolysis, with locations marketed across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens; it also lists laser and skin services.
Why #26: 4.6★ across 212+ Google reviews, plus sensitive skin (sugaring).
An Astoria studio in the Sugaring NYC organic-waxing chain offering sugaring and waxing services.
Why #27: 4.6★ across 277+ Google reviews, plus all skin tones (dual-wavelength).
A Park Slope laser and aesthetics center that lists a Cynosure Elite+ dual-wavelength system intended for a range of skin tones.
Why #28: 4.6★ across 534+ Google reviews, plus spa setting.
A SoHo day spa offering permanent hair removal by electrolysis alongside waxing and facial services.
Why #29: 4.6★ across 653+ Google reviews, plus bronx convenience.
A Bronx day spa offering laser hair removal and skin and wellness services.
Why #30: 4.6★ across 825+ Google reviews, plus dermatology setting.
A dermatology practice with Brooklyn offices (Park Slope and Bay Ridge) offering laser hair removal.
Why #31: 4.4★ across 37+ Google reviews, plus laser and electrolysis.
A Brooklyn studio offering laser hair removal (listing Cynosure Elite iQ and Candela GentleMax devices) and electrolysis, with membership pricing.
Why #32: 4.4★ across 40+ Google reviews, plus permanent electrolysis.
A Chelsea-based electrolysis studio offering permanent hair removal, marketed as performed by a highly trained electrologist.
Why #33: 4.4★ across 42+ Google reviews, plus nd:YAG laser option.
A Flushing med spa that markets multi-modality Cutera xeo Nd:YAG laser technology for hair removal, a wavelength often used across a range of skin tones.
Why #34: 4.3★ across 27+ Google reviews, plus permanent results (electrolysis).
A Forest Hills provider offering electrolysis and laser hair removal to women and men.
Why #35: 4.4★ across 68+ Google reviews, plus riverdale convenience.
A skin and laser center with a Riverdale, Bronx location offering laser hair removal and skin treatments.
Why #36: 4.2★ across 179+ Google reviews, plus waxing and electrolysis in one spa.
An East Midtown spa (since 1983) offering Brazilian and body waxing plus electrolysis for women and men.
Why #37: 4.1★ across 228+ Google reviews, plus sensitive skin (sugaring).
A Park Slope studio in the Sugaring NYC organic-waxing chain, offering sugaring and waxing including Brazilian and bikini services.
Why #38: Ranked on editorial criteria (laser and waxing in one spa); no aggregated Google rating was retrieved at review time.
A New Dorp, Staten Island spa offering laser hair removal (listing Soprano Ice by Alma) plus waxing and skin services.
Why #39: Ranked on editorial criteria (quick temporary smoothing); no aggregated Google rating was retrieved at review time.
A long-running Manhattan waxing center (since 1983) with Gramercy/Flatiron and Murray Hill locations, offering Brazilian and full-body waxing for women and men.
Why #40: Ranked on editorial criteria (natural sugaring paste); no aggregated Google rating was retrieved at review time.
A Brooklyn location of the Sugaring NYC franchise offering body sugaring as an alternative to waxing, including Brazilian and facial areas.
Why #41: Ranked on editorial criteria (riverdale med spa); no aggregated Google rating was retrieved at review time.
A Riverdale, Bronx med spa offering laser hair removal (marketed with the Elite iQ system) alongside HydraFacial, microneedling, and body treatments.
| Provider | Best fit | Borough | Treatment types | Consultation | Pricing transparency | Reputation signal | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luminesse Laser Laser & skin rejuvenation | Long-running Staten Island studio; Laser hair removal | Staten Island | Laser, Facial | Verify directly | Ask provider | 5.0787 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Miss Laser NY Laser & aesthetics studio | Laser hair removal focus; Jackson Heights and Bayside locations | Queens | Laser, Facial, Bikini / Brazilian | Verify directly | Ask provider | 5.0495 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Light Touch Laser hair removal studio | All skin tones; Midtown convenience | Manhattan | Laser, Darker skin tones, Men's, Bikini / Brazilian, Facial | Verify directly | Ask provider | 5.0367 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Bare Skin Laser Spa Laser spa | States all skin types; South Shore Staten Island | Staten Island | Laser, Facial, Darker skin tones | Verify directly | Ask provider | 5.0245 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Beauty Icon Med Spa Medical spa | Flushing med spa; Laser plus skin services | Queens | Laser, Facial | Verify directly | Ask provider | 5.0142 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Kara Laser Laser & skincare studio | Brazilian and full-body laser; Staten Island convenience | Staten Island | Laser, Bikini / Brazilian, Facial | Verify directly | Ask provider | 5.079 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Vignieri Aesthetics Medical spa | All skin types (per site); Northeast Bronx convenience | Bronx | Laser, Facial, Darker skin tones | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.9322 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Limoges Beauty Electrolysis provider | Permanent results on small areas; All skin tones and hair types | Manhattan | Electrolysis, Facial, Darker skin tones | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.9173 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| L'Elite MediSpa Medical spa | Electrolysis and laser under one roof; States all skin types and hair textures | Brooklyn | Electrolysis, Laser, Facial, Darker skin tones | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.9152 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| B Free Electrolysis Electrolysis & laser studio | Permanent results (electrolysis); PCOS and gender-affirming care | Manhattan | Electrolysis, Laser, Facial, Darker skin tones, Men's, Bikini / Brazilian | Verify directly | Some listed | 5.043 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Solana Laser & Skin Care Laser & skin clinic | Forest Hills convenience; Laser plus skin services | Queens | Laser, Facial, Darker skin tones, Bikini / Brazilian | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.971 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Still Well Med Spa Medical spa | Med-spa setting; Staten Island convenience | Staten Island | Laser, Facial, Darker skin tones | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.8707 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| LaserAway Laser & aesthetics clinic (national chain) | Standardized chain protocols; Multiple NYC locations | Manhattan | Laser, Facial, Bikini / Brazilian, Men's, Darker skin tones | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.8668 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Beauty Forever Skin & Body Laser Clinic Medical spa | Medical-grade aesthetics; Bayside / Flushing area | Queens | Laser, Facial | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.8555 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Skin Solutions Spa Day spa & laser | Full-service spa; Laser hair removal | Staten Island | Laser, Facial | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.8187 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Royal Med Spa Medical spa | Bronx med spa; Laser hair removal | Bronx | Laser, Facial | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.8147 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Romeo & Juliette Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal studio | Free consultation; Midtown convenience | Manhattan | Laser, Men's, Bikini / Brazilian, Facial | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.8129 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Dr. Debra Jaliman Dermatology Dermatology practice | Dermatology setting; All skin tones | Manhattan | Laser, Facial, Darker skin tones, Men's, Bikini / Brazilian | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.8117 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| The Laser Place Laser & electrolysis studio | Laser and electrolysis; Queens locations | Queens | Laser, Electrolysis, Facial | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.861 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| BYou Laser Clinic Laser hair removal clinic | Long-term laser reduction; Murray Hill / Midtown East convenience | Manhattan | Laser, Men's, Bikini / Brazilian, Facial, Darker skin tones | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.7134 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Spark Laser Center Medical spa | Clinical med-spa setting; Laser plus skin services | Manhattan | Laser, Facial, Bikini / Brazilian, Darker skin tones | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.7161 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Serenity Laser Spa Laser spa | Rego Park / Forest Hills area; Laser focus | Queens | Laser, Bikini / Brazilian, Men's, Darker skin tones, Facial | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.7276 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Electrolysis of Williamsburg Brooklyn Electrolysis studio | Permanent electrolysis; Williamsburg location | Brooklyn | Electrolysis, Facial | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.640 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Park Slope Dermatology & Medi Spa Dermatology & medi-spa | Dermatology setting; Transit-accessible (F/G/R) | Brooklyn | Laser, Facial, Darker skin tones | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.6112 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Nios Skin Lab Electrolysis & laser studio | Permanent electrolysis focus; Multiple NYC locations | Manhattan | Electrolysis, Laser, Facial, Darker skin tones | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.6128 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Sugaring NYC — Astoria Sugaring & waxing studio | Sensitive skin (sugaring); Astoria convenience | Queens | Sugaring, Waxing, Bikini / Brazilian, Facial, Men's | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.6212 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Park Slope Laser Aesthetic Center Laser & aesthetics center | All skin tones (dual-wavelength); Park Slope convenience | Brooklyn | Laser, Darker skin tones, Bikini / Brazilian, Men's, Facial | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.6277 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Haven Spa Day spa | Spa setting; SoHo location | Manhattan | Electrolysis, Waxing, Facial | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.6534 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Blue Skin Laser Spa Laser spa | Bronx convenience; Laser plus skin services | Bronx | Laser, Facial, Darker skin tones | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.6653 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| SINY Dermatology Dermatology practice | Dermatology setting; Brooklyn (Park Slope & Bay Ridge) | Brooklyn | Laser, Facial | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.6825 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| StudioMD Laser & electrolysis studio | Laser and electrolysis; Membership pricing | Brooklyn | Laser, Electrolysis, Bikini / Brazilian, Darker skin tones, Men's, Facial | Verify directly | Some listed | 4.437 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Affordable Permanent Electrolysis Electrolysis studio | Permanent electrolysis; Chelsea location | Manhattan | Electrolysis, Facial | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.440 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Flushing Medical Spa Medical spa | Nd:YAG laser option; Flushing location | Queens | Laser, Facial, Darker skin tones | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.442 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Queens Electrolysis & Laser Electrolysis & laser provider | Permanent results (electrolysis); Forest Hills convenience | Queens | Electrolysis, Laser, Facial, Men's | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.327 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Studio Esthetique Skin & Laser Center Skin & laser center | Riverdale convenience; Laser plus skin services | Bronx | Laser, Facial, Darker skin tones, Bikini / Brazilian | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.468 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Dyanna Spa Waxing & electrolysis spa | Waxing and electrolysis in one spa; Men's and women's services | Manhattan | Waxing, Bikini / Brazilian, Electrolysis, Facial, Men's | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.2179 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Sugaring NYC — Park Slope Sugaring & waxing studio | Sensitive skin (sugaring); Park Slope convenience | Brooklyn | Sugaring, Waxing, Bikini / Brazilian, Facial, Men's | Verify directly | Ask provider | 4.1228 Google reviews | Editorial profile |
| Blue Velvet Beauty Lounge & Spa Beauty & laser spa | Laser and waxing in one spa; New Dorp convenience | Staten Island | Laser, Waxing, Bikini / Brazilian, Facial, Darker skin tones | Verify directly | Ask provider | Google reviews ↗ | Editorial profile |
| Brazilian Waxing New York Waxing studio | Quick temporary smoothing; Brazilian and men's waxing | Manhattan | Waxing, Bikini / Brazilian, Men's, Facial | Verify directly | Ask provider | Google reviews ↗ | Editorial profile |
| Sugaring NYC — Kings Highway Sugaring studio (franchise) | Natural sugaring paste; Brooklyn / Kings Highway convenience | Brooklyn | Sugaring, Waxing, Bikini / Brazilian, Facial | Verify directly | Ask provider | Google reviews ↗ | Editorial profile |
| TS Skin Clinic Spa Medical spa | Riverdale med spa; Laser plus skin services | Bronx | Laser, Facial | Verify directly | Ask provider | Google reviews ↗ | Editorial profile |
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