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Cover Beauty - Metrocentre

4.9

(3,632)

Unit F11 Metro Centre, The Forum, UK, Metrocentre The Forum, NE11 9XR, England

Full Back

20 min

£25

Wispy Lashes ( patch test required )

1 hr and 30 min

£50

Full hand nail art (10 fingers)

20 min

From £10

Full Face (Neck not included)

20 min

£25

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Cover Beauty - Appearance

5.0

(411)

Newcastle upon Tyne, Saint Michaels Way, 1.5 Metrocentre, Newcastle, NE11 9YQ, England

Full Back

30 min

£22

Full Back (Men)

30 min

£25

Full Back

30 min

£27

Full Back

20 min

£25

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The Mensroom

5.0

(1,046)

UK, Metrocentre, NE11 9YB, England

Skinfade back and sides only

30 min

£22

Child’s cut 0-15yrs

30 min

£19

Standard Cut

30 min

£22

Skin fade

40 min

£26

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The Hair & Beauty Co. (The Tanning & Beauty Co.)

5.0

(1,038)

Pinetree Health & Fitness, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, 201 Jesmond Road, Newcastle upon Tyne Jesmond, NE2 1LA, England

Back & Shoulder Wax

30 min

£20

Ultimate Glow & Renew Package

1 hr and 30 min

£65

Bikini Wax

30 min

£18

Nostril Wax

15 min

£8

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Hannar's beauty

5.0

(179)

80 Heaton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5HL, England

Back wax

1 hr

£25

Consultation

20 min

£30

Small Area

1 hr

£100

Nail repair

15 min

£3

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M.B.C. Beauty Clinic

5.0

(136)

Gym etc, UK, Unit 15 Maingate, Gateshead, NE11 0BE, England

Back Wax

45 min

£25

Permanent Make Up Patch Test

10 min

Free

Chest Wax

1 hr

£25

Swedish - Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage

30 min

£30

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Boilerhouse - Beauty Jesmond

5.0

(426)

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, 9 Acorn Road, Top floor, Newcastle upon Tyne Jesmond, NE2 2DJ, England

Back Wax

30 min

£25

Gents Cut & Finish

45 min

£43

Indian head massage

30 min

£25

BIAB (builder gel)

1 hr

£29

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Boilerhouse Ouseburn Beauty & Head Spa

5.0

(40)

Newcastle upon Tyne, Union Street, Floor 1, Newcastle upon Tyne Shieldfield, NE2 1BP, England

Back Wax

30 min

£25

Microdermabrasion Back

45 min

From £50

LYCON nose wax

10 min

£12

Henna Eyebrows

45 min

£35

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Area10 Barbers

33 Groat Market, Area10, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1UQ, England

Back & Sides

30 min

£20

Scissor Cut

45 min

£23

Mullet

45 min

£23

Skin Fade

45 min

£23

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The Beauty garden
315 High St, Gateshead NE8 1EQ, United Kingdom
+44 7935 942361 +44 7935 942361 Call to book
Threading
Dermaplaning
Eyebrow Threading
Facial Extractions
Nail Garden
35 Jackson St, Gateshead NE8 1EE, United Kingdom
+44 7563 768966 +44 7563 768966 Call to book
Russian Manicure
Spa Pedicure
Manicure and Pedicure
Gel Nail Extensions
Sophia Nails and Beauty
2, Interchange Centre, West St, Gateshead NE8 1BH, United Kingdom
+44 191 447 0300 +44 191 447 0300 Call to book
Men's Pedicure
Spa Pedicure
Russian Manicure
Men's Manicure
Thérapie Clinic - Newcastle
Unit 80-81, Metro Centre, Metrocentre, Gateshead NE11 9YG, United Kingdom
+44 191 743 0067 +44 191 743 0067 Call to book
Back Wax
Men's Waxing
Leg Waxing
Face Waxing
Jesmond Beauty Clinic
11-12 Clayton Rd, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4RP, United Kingdom
+44 191 281 8775 +44 191 281 8775 Call to book
Back Wax
Men's Waxing
Full Body Wax
Sugaring
Laser Clinics UK - Newcastle
LaserClinicsUK, 63-65 Northumberland St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7AF, United Kingdom
+44 191 580 7075 +44 191 580 7075 Call to book
Back Wax
Face Waxing
Men's Waxing
Full Body Wax
City Retreat
48 Osborne Rd, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 2AL, United Kingdom
+44 191 281 9222 +44 191 281 9222 Call to book
Body Sculpting
Back Massage
Microdermabrasion
Dermaplaning
Benefit Cosmetics Brow Bar Counter
Hotspur Way, Eldon Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7XE, United Kingdom
+44 191 232 9844 +44 191 232 9844 Call to book
Facial
Threading
Eyebrow Threading
Facial Extractions
Benefit Cosmetics Brow Bar Counter
39 Northumberland St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7AS, United Kingdom
+44 191 232 5100 +44 191 232 5100 Call to book
Back Wax
Leg Waxing
Full Body Wax
Hollywood Wax
Newcastle Hair & Beauty Clinic
52 Northumberland St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7DF, United Kingdom
+44 191 232 2800 +44 191 232 2800 Call to book
Eyebrow Threading
Facial Extractions
Men's Facial
Dermaplaning
Green Ginger Hairdressing
Higham Pl, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AF, United Kingdom
+44 191 230 3059 +44 191 230 3059 Call to book
Hair Weaves
Hair Coloring
Hair Braiding
Curly Hair
All About You - Urban Beauty Retreat
676 Durham Rd, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 6JA, United Kingdom
+44 191 487 2093 +44 191 487 2093 Call to book
Back Massage
Eyebrow Threading
Facial Extractions
Men's Facial
Thérapie Clinic - Eldon Square, Newcastle
Unit 7 Blackett St, Percy St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7XJ, United Kingdom
+44 191 743 2225 +44 191 743 2225 Call to book
Laser Hair Removal
Dermal Fillers
Mesotherapy
Skin Tightening
Patron Turkish Barber
Windy Nook Rd, Windy Nook, Gateshead NE10 9SL, United Kingdom
+44 7954 693889 +44 7954 693889 Call to book
Hot Towel Shave
Men's Haircut
Beard Trim
Head Shave
PointBrow Newcastle
Hair Salon, Heath House, 23 Blackett Street(Evan, 23 Blackett St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5BS, United Kingdom
+44 7532 838803 +44 7532 838803 Call to book
Eyebrow Wax
Eyebrow Lamination
Eyebrow Shaping
Eyebrow Tinting
Waxology Newcastle - intimate waxing specialists
The Courtyard, Rear of, 14 Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4HZ, United Kingdom
+44 191 646 0650 +44 191 646 0650 Call to book
Back Wax
Hollywood Wax
Leg Waxing
Face Waxing
Peaches
126 Benton Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7DX, United Kingdom
+44 191 266 4103 +44 191 266 4103 Call to book
Eyebrow Threading
Makeup Service
Facial
Chemical Peel
Le Barber Shop
18 Saltwell Rd, Gateshead NE8 4XE, United Kingdom
+44 7595 177294 +44 7595 177294 Call to book
Beard Trim
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Hot Towel Shave
Danu studios
The clock tower, Hoults yard, Walker Rd, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2HL, United Kingdom
+44 7591 737758 +44 7591 737758 Call to book
Bridal Makeup
Microdermabrasion
Facial Extractions
Makeup Service
Lavanda Beauty and Massage
Inside of Pinetree Health and Fitness, 201 Jesmond Rd, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1LA, United Kingdom
+44 7537 915245 +44 7537 915245 Call to book
Acne Facial
Facial
Men's Facial
Facial Extractions
The Sun & Beauty Lounge
7 Fewster Sq, Gateshead NE10 8XQ, United Kingdom
+44 191 440 5362 +44 191 440 5362 Call to book
Spray Tan
The Aesthetics Bar
2 Firwood Gardens, Gateshead, NE11 0DL, United Kingdom
+44 7855 549279 +44 7855 549279 Call to book
Hair Treatment
Dermal Fillers
Lip Filler
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Allure Nails Beauty Training Academy
Victoria Industrial Estate, 8C, Hebburn NE31 1UB, United Kingdom
+44 191 483 4993 +44 191 483 4993 Call to book
Eyebrow Threading
Threading
Bridal Makeup
Makeup Service
Salon N
9, Southend Terrace, Gateshead NE9 6QL, United Kingdom
+44 191 487 0240 +44 191 487 0240 Call to book
Wig Install
Locs
Keratin Treatment
Hair Weaves
Glitz N Glamour
75 Coutts Rd, Walkergate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 4RA, United Kingdom
+44 191 224 1990 +44 191 224 1990 Call to book
Makeup Service
Facial
Honey’s Newcastle
73 Stephenson Rd, High Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7SA, United Kingdom
+44 7508 351819 +44 7508 351819 Call to book
Men's Facial
Dermaplaning
Threading
Acne Facial
Newcastle Ear Wax Removal
Drake House, Fleming Business Centre, Burdon Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 3AE, United Kingdom
+44 191 217 1929 +44 191 217 1929 Call to book
The PINK Shop Unisex Salon
60 Shields Rd, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1DL, United Kingdom
+44 7737 752159 +44 7737 752159 Call to book
Eyebrow Threading
Acne Facial
Makeup Service
Bridal Makeup
WALKER CUTS
41 Church Walk, Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 3DP, United Kingdom
+44 7749 176011 +44 7749 176011 Call to book
Beard Trim
Head Shave
Georgia's Beauty Room
FAR Communuty centre, 40-46, Acanthus Ave, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 9YD, United Kingdom
+44 7810 628440 +44 7810 628440 Call to book
Facial
Acne Facial
Makeup Service
Beauty Licious
2, Treetop Village, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 3JW, United Kingdom
+44 191 276 6007 +44 191 276 6007 Call to book
Microdermabrasion
Eyebrow Threading
Dermaplaning
Bridal Makeup
Tantalize
207 Saltwell Rd, Gateshead NE8 4TL, United Kingdom
+44 191 440 1014 +44 191 440 1014 Call to book
Makeup Service
Tantastic Tanning & Beauty
137 Ellison Rd, Dunston, Gateshead NE11 9ST, United Kingdom
+44 191 460 2828 +44 191 460 2828 Call to book
Spray Tan
Vogue Hairdressing
427 Durham Rd, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5AN, United Kingdom
+44 191 487 6416 +44 191 487 6416 Call to book
Balayage
Permanent Hair Straightening
Perm
Locs
Clearskin
13 Coast Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7RN, United Kingdom
+44 191 209 1572 +44 191 209 1572 Call to book
Tattoo Removal
Permanent Makeup
Shyloks
57 Dartmouth Ave, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 6XA, United Kingdom
+44 191 482 4212 +44 191 482 4212 Call to book
Locs
Blow Dry
Hair Weaves
Hair Coloring
The Nail Company Beauty Salon and Training Academy
164B Heaton Park Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5AP, United Kingdom
+44 191 649 0387 +44 191 649 0387 Call to book
Makeup Service
New you hair & beauty
17 Glynfellis, Gateshead, NE10 8RT, United Kingdom
+44 191 469 3366 +44 191 469 3366 Call to book
Perm
Women's Haircut
Wig Install
Permanent Hair Straightening
Cool Tan
554 Durham Rd, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 6HX, United Kingdom
+44 191 482 2808 +44 191 482 2808 Call to book
Spray Tan
sk:n Newcastle
Ground Floor, St Nicholas Bldg, 5 St Nicholas' St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RF
0333 014 1666 0333 014 1666 Call to book
Tattoo Removal
The Wax Bar Newcastle
97 St George's Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 2DN, United Kingdom
+44 191 281 2183 +44 191 281 2183 Call to book
Bridal Makeup
Acne Facial
Threading
Eyebrow Threading
Gemini Hair & Beauty
115 Southend Rd, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 6XS, United Kingdom
+44 191 482 5796 +44 191 482 5796 Call to book
Spray Tan
Brow Wow - Specialist Brow & Beauty Bar
520 Durham Rd, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 6HU, United Kingdom
+44 191 447 9394 +44 191 447 9394 Call to book
Makeup Service
Eyebrow Threading
Facial Extractions
Dermaplaning
Laserase Newcastle
1 Cartington Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 5RS, United Kingdom
+44 191 213 0666 +44 191 213 0666 Call to book
Hair Transplants
Stretch Mark Removal
IPL Skin Rejuvenation
Electrolysis Hair Removal
The Face House
Walkergate Post Office, 900 Shields Rd, Walkergate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 4QP, United Kingdom
+44 191 447 3533 +44 191 447 3533 Call to book
Bridal Makeup
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
Dermaplaning
April Egan Hairdressing
Blake Addyson House, 4a Beaconsfield Rd, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5EU, United Kingdom
+44 191 487 0201 +44 191 487 0201 Call to book
Hair Coloring
Curly Hair
Children's Haircut
Balayage
Felling Barbers@Bijan's
90 High St, Felling, Gateshead NE10 9LU, United Kingdom
+44 7767 107732 +44 7767 107732 Call to book
Beard Trim
Hot Towel Shave
Men's Haircut
Head Shave
Benefit Cosmetics Brow Bar Counter
46- 52 Cameron Walk intu, Metrocentre, Gateshead NE11 9YQ, United Kingdom
+44 191 493 2055 +44 191 493 2055 Call to book
Back Wax
Full Body Wax
Face Waxing
Jake's Barber Shop
Shields Rd, Walkergate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 4QP, United Kingdom
+44 7787 969001 +44 7787 969001 Call to book
Men's Haircut
Head Shave
Dunston Barber
18 The Crescent, Dunston, Gateshead NE11 9SJ, United Kingdom
+44 7479 492322 +44 7479 492322 Call to book
Hot Towel Shave
Men's Haircut
Beard Trim
At Sisters
47 Pink Ln, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5DW, United Kingdom
+44 191 232 5821 +44 191 232 5821 Call to book
Facial
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
Eyebrow Threading
Maxwells
3 Beaconsfield Rd, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5EU, United Kingdom
+44 191 487 3900 +44 191 487 3900 Call to book
Men's Haircut
Head Shave
Hot Towel Shave
Beard Trim
Jaz Hair & Beauty
312 Old Durham Rd, Deckham, Gateshead NE8 4BQ, United Kingdom
+44 191 477 4446 +44 191 477 4446 Call to book
Hair Weaves
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
The Attic Hair & Beauty
2 Firwood Gardens, Gateshead NE11 0DL, United Kingdom
+44 191 460 7288 +44 191 460 7288 Call to book
Keratin Treatment
Permanent Hair Straightening
Wig Install
Women's Haircut
Baybay's Nails&Beauty
678 Durham Rd, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 6JA, United Kingdom
+44 7533 652656 +44 7533 652656 Call to book
Spa Pedicure
Nail Art
Men's Manicure
Men's Pedicure
Aruba Beauty Clinic
Second Floor, Bradburn House (above McDonald's 64, 68 Northumberland St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7DF, United Kingdom
+44 7735 897085 +44 7735 897085 Call to book
Back Massage
Makeup Service
Dermaplaning
Facial
Salon M Brow Bar
Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 9HN, United Kingdom
+44 191 272 2121 +44 191 272 2121 Call to book
Eyebrow Threading
Facial
Threading
Regis Salon Fenwick Newcastle
39 Northumberland St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7AF, United Kingdom
+44 191 232 0802 +44 191 232 0802 Call to book
Men's Facial
Eyebrow Threading
Facial
Makeup Service
Havanna Hair & Beauty
Unit 15, Enterprise House, Kingsway N, Gateshead NE11 0SR, United Kingdom
+44 191 447 4520 +44 191 447 4520 Call to book
Eyebrow Threading
Facial Extractions
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
Glitz Glam Hair & Beauty
9 Birtwistle Ave, Hebburn NE31 2LQ, United Kingdom
+44 7528 894546 +44 7528 894546 Call to book
Threading
Makeup Service
Eyebrow Threading
Salon G Newcastle
5-6 Old, Eldon Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7JG, United Kingdom
+44 191 447 8088 +44 191 447 8088 Call to book
Acne Facial
Bridal Makeup
Facial
Makeup Service
House of Savannah Art of Hair & Beauty
12-14 Leazes Park Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4PF, United Kingdom
+44 191 230 1919 +44 191 230 1919 Call to book
Men's Facial
Facial Extractions
Eyebrow Threading
Threading
Superdrug
46-52 Northumberland St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7DF, United Kingdom
+44 191 233 1257 +44 191 233 1257 Call to book
Chemical Peel
Bliss Hair and Beauty
122 Northumberland St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7DG, United Kingdom
+44 191 260 2226 +44 191 260 2226 Call to book
Hair Coloring
Hair Weaves
Highlights
Keratin Treatment
Kelz Hair & Beauty Salon
13 Flexbury Gardens, Harlow Green, Gateshead NE9 7TH, United Kingdom
+44 191 487 5718 +44 191 487 5718 Call to book
Permanent Hair Straightening
Hair Coloring
Locs
Supercuts Newcastle Eldon Square
26 High Friar Ln, Eldon Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7XG, United Kingdom
+44 191 261 5859 +44 191 261 5859 Call to book
Women's Haircut
Hair Weaves
Hair Coloring
Curly Hair
Beauty And The Spa
6 Saville Pl, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8DQ, United Kingdom
+44 7772 990727 +44 7772 990727 Call to book
Chinese Massage
Remedial Massage
Relaxing Massage
Couples Massage
Byker Beauty Parlour
242 Shields Rd, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1DX, United Kingdom
+44 7443 256797 +44 7443 256797 Call to book
Eyebrow Threading
Makeup Service
Facial
Threading
Supercuts Gateshead Metro Centre
Unit 4, 62 Russel Way, Metrocentre, Gateshead NE11 9YP, United Kingdom
+44 191 461 0627 +44 191 461 0627 Call to book
Blow Dry
Curly Hair
Wig Install
Women's Haircut
Nail Box
65 Heaton Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 5HH, United Kingdom
+44 7825 777220 +44 7825 777220 Call to book
Nail Art
Men's Manicure
Men's Pedicure
Russian Manicure
The Diamante Rooms
1st and 2nd floors, 4 Old Eldon Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7JG, United Kingdom
+44 191 260 2607 +44 191 260 2607 Call to book
Spray Tan
Superdrug
68, The Metro Centre, St. Michaels Wy., Gateshead NE11 9YR, United Kingdom
+44 191 493 2371 +44 191 493 2371 Call to book
Nose Piercing
Body Piercing
Ear Piercing
Thorns Nail & Beauty newcastle branch
22 Saville Row, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8JE, United Kingdom
+44 191 233 1765 +44 191 233 1765 Call to book
Dip Powder Nails
Nail Art
Men's Manicure
Men's Pedicure

Top reviews of Back Wax near you in Bridges

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Average of 6,891 reviews of 9 venues.

Back Wax FAQs

What is back waxing and how is it done?

Back waxing is a hair removal method where hot wax is applied to your back and then removed with a strip of cloth or paper, which also removes back hair from the roots. The treatment is carried out by a licensed esthetician who will use a spatula to apply the wax in small sections on the back, then remove it using the strip of cloth or paper.

Is back waxing a painful procedure and how can I minimize discomfort?

Back waxing can be a painful procedure, especially if you have sensitive skin. To minimize discomfort, take a pain reliever like ibuprofen 30 minutes before your appointment. You should also avoid caffeine, alcohol, and smoking before the appointment, as these can make your skin more sensitive. Exfoliate your skin 1-2 days before the appointment to help the wax grip the hair better and reduce the risk of ingrown hairs. You can also ask your esthetician to use a numbing cream to help reduce pain.

How often should I get my back waxed for optimal results?

You should aim to get your back waxed every 4-6 weeks. That is roughly how long it takes for the hair to grow back and be long enough to be waxed effectively.

What should I do to prepare for a back waxing session?

Make sure the hair on your back is at least a quarter of an inch long (0.6cm), so the wax can grip the hair effectively. Avoid sun exposure for at least a day before your treatment, and do not apply any oils or lotions to the area before the appointment. You should also exfoliate the area 1-2 days before the appointment.

Are there any risks or side effects associated with back waxing?

Like any waxing treatment, back waxing can cause skin redness, sensitivity, pain, and ingrown hairs. Other possible side effects include wax burns, dermatitis, and severe skin irritation. Make sure to talk to your esthetician about any skin conditions, allergies, or concerns you have before the appointment.

Can I do back waxing at home and what are the best practices for doing so?

Back waxing is possible at home, but we recommend you have a professional to avoid any mistakes or injuries. If you do decide to do it at home, use high-quality wax, apply it in small sections, and pull the strip in the opposite direction of hair growth. You should also follow the same preparation and aftercare practices as you would with a professional appointment.

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If the hair is standing up on the back of your neck, we're not psychic, but we can book you in for a back wax. A back wax is a popular choice for men's grooming.

It's a hard-to-reach place if you're doing it alone, so let the professionals on Fresha step in and get you fuzz-free in as little as 20 minutes. A back wax can be quick and effective in removing unwanted hair. And once it's been waxed, it's likely to grow back finer over time. So you can whip your shirt off at the drop of hat. Find back waxing specialists in Bridges and get hair-free for around £25.

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