No one looks forward to getting a wax, but there are places to go that make the process less of an ordeal. Whether you're looking for somewhere that caters for sensitive skin or searching for a more indulgent experience, see our guide of the best waxing destinations in London.
1. Nadiya Bekar Hill
Best for: Quick waxes The buzz: Her Brazilian only takes 15 minutes and add-on a leg wax and it’s still only 30, so it’s no surprise that local businesswomen, London’s beauty editors and celebrities in the know including the Jaggers choose Nadiya. Her attention to detail is also well versed and her finish is absolutely faultless. The details: £50 for a Brazilian, £30 for a bikini wax. MichaelJohn, London, W1, Fourlondon.co.uk
2. Ministry of Waxing
Best for: The most painless waxes in London The buzz: As its name suggests, Ministry of Waxing are renowned waxing specialists. Its outposts might look like nightclubs from the outside, (complete with dance music and bright lights), but inside they house some of the most sought-after wax therapists in London on account of their pain-free techniques and specially-made waxes. Ask for Monia Pensa, who works at the Holborn branch, whose clients say that getting an appointment with her is as tough as booking a table at London’s most popular restaurants. The details: From £19 at assorted branches across London, Ministryofwaxing.co.uk
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3. Strip
Best for: For sensitive skin Why: At the ever-popular Strip, therapists use peelable hot wax, and TV screens play Friends or Sex and the City: perfect for those who don't wish to partake in small talk while in a compromising position. The themed treatment rooms are far from the often sterile-looking, austere wax rooms, offering a more indulgent appeal. Each branch sells high-end swimwear, lingerie and activewear. The details: From £23 for a basic wax at assorted branches in London and Essex, stripboutique.com
4. Otylia Roberts Waxing Salon
Best for: Bikini lines Why: Otylia Roberts is widely credited for bringing the Brazilian wax to London, so suffice to say she knows her stuff. Housed in a boutique salon in Marylebone, Green is thorough, friendly and fast – consider her the fairy godmother of waxers. If you get anxious about having your bikini area done, rest assured you’ll be in safe hands. The details: £54 for a Brazilian; Great 4 Hair, 20 Seymour Place, W1H 7NH, Otyliaroberts.co.uk
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5. Cowshed
Best for: Luxury Why: Cowshed’s spas offer a warm yet luxurious environment in which to indulge in an array of treatments including waxes. Relaxing, stylish and always with gifted therapists, the company prides itself on its natural products and holistic focus. If you’re in a rush, then feel free to make a quick stop-off, but Cowshed also welcomes you to sit back after your treatment, enjoy one of its cakes and read a magazine in a calm, friendly surroundings. The details: From £20, at assorted branches across the UK, Cowshedonline.com
