Let’s talk waxing — the often invasive hair removal method has plenty of fans across the globe, and many people swear by their monthly waxing appointments to help them stay smooth and feel great day-in-and-day-out. But, while at some beauty salons, waxing is a bit of an afterthought, Waxit has chosen to become a leader in the treatment.
Waxit, the Johannesburg-based company specialising in — what else? — waxing, offers men and women a variety of waxing and other treatments to remove hair from head to toe. While it may seem odd to focus on just waxing as the primary treatment for a beauty salon, anyone who has ever had a bad waxing experience with an inexperienced beauty therapist will be able to tell you the importance of putting your trust in a highly skilled therapist specialising in waxing.
The popular wax bar is often described as a refuge of removal, a haven of hairlessness, and a sanctuary of smooth. They have so cleverly created a place where men and women alike can go to ‘wax it’ expertly and discreetly, free from the intrusions that come with visiting full-service salons. Plus, Waxit offers additional treatments that aren’t available at “multi-functional” salons, like full body waxing and vajacials.
While Waxit is already a well-known brand in Jozi, the salon has just opened its first store in Cape Town at Table Bay Mall. The store not only offers the full menu of speciality hair removal treatments but also serves as a stockist of the full range of Waxit body products, that regular customers have come to love. With over 9 stores nationwide, 2022 was a year of tremendous growth for the brand, with more than 4 new stores opening countrywide, one of which is the very first Cape Town wax bar.
Tried and tested: A visit to Waxit Table Bay
I paid a visit to the new Waxit Table Bay to see what all the fuss is about and was beyond impressed with this dedicated waxing bar. Truly committing to the process of putting my body on the line for the sake of journalistic research, I booked a South American Smile Bikini Wax (R255), Half Leg Wax (R205), Underarm Wax (R135), Eyebrow Threading (R110), and Eyebrow Tint (R100).
Committed to the silky and the smooth, Waxit treatments follow three simple steps: Prepare. Process. Pamper. This means that your therapist (‘Waxitologists’ as they’re affectionately known) makes sure that before and after your wax, your skin is cleansed, nourished and soothed. Having personally experienced this waxing philosophy, there’s no doubt about it, Waxit is where you go for a luxury waxing experience.
I was in the treatment room at Waxit Table Bay for about 90 minutes, and it was the most comfortable, pain-free and enjoyable waxing experience I have ever had. I regularly go for waxing treatments, and I’m a big baby when it comes to pain, but the waxing experience at Waxit was almost pain-free. Rather than wincing through my entire treatment time (like I usually do), I only had to deal with mild, and infrequent discomfort. I kept waiting for the painful part to come, but it never did. What’s more, my skin is highly reactive, and I never know what it’s going to look like after a wax, but I experienced no post-wax sensitivity or breakouts after my treatments at Waxit Table Bay.
The secret is in the highly skilled ‘Waxitologists’ and the way they prepare and treat the skin before and after waxing. You also have the option to choose between hot wax or strip wax for certain treatments, so the treatment can be customised to your needs and the needs of your skin. Strip wax doesn’t often agree with my skin and has caused me to have severe Psoriasis outbreaks in the past, and being able to opt for hot wax for all of my treatments at Waxit really gave me peace of mind walking into the treatment room.
The treatment rooms at Waxit Table Bay also help to create a luxury and relaxing spa-like environment. Soothing music is piped through the speakers and the heated treatment bed is super comfortable… Comfortable enough for you to drift off to sleep during your treatment. The idea of taking a nap while getting a wax may sound laughable, but at Waxit it’s quite possible to doze off mid-treatment – in fact, many clients do!
Waxit body products
I was also gifted a range of Waxit body products to try, and I have been using these religiously over the last few weeks following my treatments. The Waxit Smooth Collection was specifically designed with waxing in mind. Made with all-natural ingredients, these locally produced products are designed to hydrate, exfoliate, repair and minimise hair growth.
The Exfoliating Cleanser (R310) is safe for full body use (including the face and intimate areas) works to cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate the skin. This cleanser is Step 1 in the Waxit ingrown prevention range. The unscented cleanser is made from a blend of active African botanical ingredients and works to naturally and gently exfoliate the skin while reducing inflammation. I have been loving this product and have been using it every day for the last 2 weeks. It leaves your skin feeling smooth, soft and hydrated and is the perfect cleanser for anyone who regularly enjoys wax treatments.
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The Triple Exfoliant (R370) is Step 2 in the ingrown prevention range and works to exfoliate, soothe, and restore the skin. The product boasts triple exfoliating properties with a blend of active African botanical ingredients which naturally exfoliate cells without harming the skin to prevent the appearance of ingrown hairs. The product is designed to be used 24 hours pre- and post-waxing or any other hair removal session. I used this product on my skin the day after my wax treatment and didn’t have any issues with ingrown hairs. I have also been using it 24 hours before and after shaving my legs, and it has been working like a bomb to prevent ingrown hairs on my legs.
Finally, Step 3 in the ingrown prevention range, the Ingrown Repair (R190) works to purify, repair, and prevent ingrown hairs. Formulated with a blend of anti-bacterial African botanicals this product helps to reduce inflammation, bruising and scarring caused by ingrown hairs. The product can be used 24 hours pre- and post-waxing or any other hair removal session, and is applied once or twice daily to the affected area to treat and prevent ingrown hairs.
This is a great product for those times when even all the prevention in the world won’t stop one pesky ingrown hair from rearing its ugly head. Fortunately, I haven’t had to use it yet, as the products in the range seem to be working well to keep ingrown hairs in check, but I’m glad to have it as a backup when I need it!
Visit Waxit Table Bay
Visit Waxit Table to experience the full range of treatments and to stock up on Waxit body products.
Waxit Table Bay Franchisee owner, Anthea Dennis, hopes that Waxit Table Bay “will become the go-to place for all waxing services. The experience is what will bring people back,” she says. “I am absolutely thrilled that Cape Town gets to enjoy the Waxit experience now. They have been missing out for long enough. As a customer in Pretoria, I was able to enjoy the professionalism of the brand. They are not only quick; they get it right every time! I saw the gap in the Cape Town market for this exclusive waxing service and had to be the first one to open a store here,” she says
Waxit Table Bay can be found at Shop G253, Table Bay Mall, Corner R27 & Berkshire Boulevard, Sunningdale, Cape Town. Bookings can be made via Whatsapp: 060 975 8563 or Telephone: 010 100 3362. Check out the full Waxit treatment here.
