Best Back Waxing Near Me in Northfield, London
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Divine Revelation
129 Little Ealing Ln, London, W5 4EJ, United Kingdom
+44 20 8823 2222+44 20 8823 2222Call to bookSpa Package
Body Scrub
Body Wrap
Infrared Sauna
Lisber Baldwin - Waxing Beauty & Hair
201 Windmill Road Greater London, England London W5 4DH
+44 7414 123975+44 7414 123975Call to bookBack Waxing
Sugaring
Face Waxing
Full Body Waxing
The Sanctuary Beauty Salon Limited
173 S Ealing Rd, London, W5 4QP, United Kingdom
+44 20 8560 0778+44 20 8560 0778Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Facial
Parkside Nails Boston Manor
22, Boston Parade, London W7 2DG, United Kingdom
+44 20 8799 6344+44 20 8799 6344Call to bookManicure
Nail Art
Pedicure
Acrylic Nails
Hi-Profile Hair & Beauty Studio
56 King St, Southall, UB2 4DB, United Kingdom
+44 20 8571 1999+44 20 8571 1999Call to bookAcne Facial
Facial Extractions
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
TopOne Hair and Beauty
31 The Quadrant, Richmond, TW9 1DN, United Kingdom
+44 20 8940 6111+44 20 8940 6111Call to bookMen's Facial
Threading
Makeup Service
West Star Nails
8 Broadway, London, W13 0SR, United Kingdom
+44 20 8579 8456+44 20 8579 8456Call to bookFish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Nu Wave Medi Spa
2A Oak Rd, London, W5 3SS, United Kingdom
+44 20 8840 2357+44 20 8840 2357Call to bookThreading
Microdermabrasion
Acne Facial
Chemical Peel
Beauty Bar *HAIR*BEAUTY*LASER*AESTHETIC
150 The Crossways, Hounslow, TW5 0JR, United Kingdom
+44 20 8814 0011+44 20 8814 0011Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Shahnaz Hair & Beauty Salon
Unit 1, 60-66 Alexandra Ave, The Broadway, Southall UB1 1QB, United Kingdom
+44 20 8574 2345+44 20 8574 2345Call to bookBack Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Sugaring
Bikini Waxing
Lashious Beauty Ealing Broadway (by Rawr Beauty)
53b The Broadway, London, W5 5JY, United Kingdom
+44 20 8567 0206+44 20 8567 0206Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Rachel Staggs Aesthetics
Roko Health Club, Chiswick Sports Ground, Hartington Rd, Chiswick, London W4 3UH, United Kingdom
+44 20 8747 5756+44 20 8747 5756Call to bookDermaplaning
Acne Facial
Bridal Makeup
Facial
Luminis Beauty Spa Chiswick
12a Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick, London, W4 1QP, United Kingdom
+44 20 8742 2253+44 20 8742 2253Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Elite Cosmetology
102 Northfield Ave, London, W13 9RT, United Kingdom
+44 20 8840 9810+44 20 8840 9810Call to bookThreading
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Acne Facial
Vaxy
25 Enfield Road Greater London, England Brentford TW8 9NY
+44 7714 068916+44 7714 068916Call to bookBack Waxing
Men's Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Beauty Boutique Brentford
213 High St, Brentford, TW8 8AH, United Kingdom
+44 7482 082610+44 7482 082610Call to bookFacial
Makeup Service
Threading
Switch Nails London
18 Hill Rise, Richmond, TW10 6UA, United Kingdom
+44 7999 795665+44 7999 795665Call to bookGel Nails
Manicure
Gel Nail Extensions
Hybrid Nails
Laser Clinics UK - Richmond
53 George St, Richmond, TW9 1HJ, United Kingdom
+44 20 8706 1080+44 20 8706 1080Call to bookBack Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
Face Waxing
Nails by Mari - Nail Salon
Flat 14 Triumph House, 1c Gunnersbury Ln, W3 8EA, United Kingdom
+44 7810 703432+44 7810 703432Call to bookGel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Pedicure
Eyebrows Treat Specialist ( eyebrows stylist)
Inside Diamond Nails, 118 Broadway, London W13 0SY, United Kingdom
+44 7983 942942+44 7983 942942Call to bookEyelash Extensions
Brow Lamination
Eyebrow Shaping
Eyebrow Threading
HSA Dermal Clinic
3 Paradise Rd, Richmond, TW9 1RX, United Kingdom
+44 20 8090 0880+44 20 8090 0880Call to bookLip Fillers
LED Light Therapy
Hair Transplants
Electrolysis
Beauty and You
8 Peterden House, Seaford Rd, London W13 9DW, United Kingdom
+44 7475 631988+44 7475 631988Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Laser Clinics UK - Ealing Broadway
Unit 5b Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre, W5 5JY, United Kingdom
+44 20 3745 2313+44 20 3745 2313Call to bookBack Waxing
Leg Waxing
Basma Beauty Centre
No.9, 7-11 Armstrong Rd, London W3 7JL, United Kingdom
+44 7377 169079+44 7377 169079Call to bookMen's Facial
Makeup Service
Depilex hair & beauty salon
245 High St, Hounslow, TW3 1EA, United Kingdom
+44 20 8617 3660+44 20 8617 3660Call to bookBridal Makeup
Threading
Acne Facial
Facial
BTS BEAUTY
354 Upper Richmond Rd W, North Sheen, London, SW14 7JT, United Kingdom
+44 20 8876 1382+44 20 8876 1382Call to bookMakeup Service
Threading
Acne Facial
Facial
Skin & Beauty
20 Mortlake High St, London, SW14 8JN, United Kingdom
+44 7961 035351+44 7961 035351Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Jay's Beauty
281- 287 Market Place, High St, Hounslow TW3 1EF, United Kingdom
+44 7399 001499+44 7399 001499Call to bookThreading
Acne Facial
Bridal Makeup
Facial
Heavenly Green
4 Kew Grn, Richmond, TW9 3BH, United Kingdom
+44 20 8332 1999+44 20 8332 1999Call to bookMakeup Service
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Mani Hair & Beauty Salon
432 Greenford Rd, Greenford, UB6 8SG, United Kingdom
+44 7404 040160+44 7404 040160Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
The One & Only (Laser and Beauty)
18 Hill Rise, Richmond, TW10 6UA, United Kingdom
+44 7354 710329+44 7354 710329Call to bookFacial
Facial Extractions
Swish Hair and Beauty
134-136 Northfield Ave, London, W13 9RT, United Kingdom
+44 20 8840 4020+44 20 8840 4020Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Viktoria’s Beauty Lab
97, Edmunds House, Colonial Dr, Chiswick, London W4 5HJ, United Kingdom
+44 7305 130015+44 7305 130015Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Threading
Facial
Facial Extractions
Touchology
7 Shrewsbury Walk, Isleworth, TW7 7DE, United Kingdom
+44 7387 847905+44 7387 847905Call to bookDermaplaning
Threading
Acne Facial
Facial
Maral Hair & Beauty
104 Holland Gardens, London, Brentford, TW8 0BH, United Kingdom
+44 7429 387589+44 7429 387589Call to bookFacial
Makeup Service
Odnowa Massage & Body Aesthetic
44, Auriol House, Brentford TW8 9NS, United Kingdom
+44 7923 172505+44 7923 172505Call to bookRichmond Beauty
Situated within Venwood hair Salon, 116 Sheen Rd, Richmond TW9 1UR, United Kingdom
+44 7702 235273+44 7702 235273Call to bookChemical Peel
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Fe Hair and Beauty Richmond
221 Lower Mortlake Rd, Richmond, TW9 2LN, United Kingdom
+44 20 8940 3366+44 20 8940 3366Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Hair Colouring
Pure Indulgence
209 Uxbridge Rd, London, W13 9AA, United Kingdom
+44 20 8579 9995+44 20 8579 9995Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Facial
Bayside Aesthetics Isleworth
59 Worton Gardens, Isleworth, TW7 4BD, United Kingdom
+44 7903 585398+44 7903 585398Call to bookCellulite Treatment
Dermabrasion
IPL Hair Removal
IPL Treatment
A.D.K Barbers
front, 54 The Broadway Left, Greenford UB6 9QA, United Kingdom
+44 7935 795060+44 7935 795060Call to bookBeard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Skinsational Spa London
2nd Floor, Gold's Gym, 54-62 Uxbridge Rd, London W7 3SU, United Kingdom
+44 7537 954137+44 7537 954137Call to bookMen's Facial
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Venusify
6th Floor, 200, 2 First Central, Lakeside Dr, London NW10 7FQ, United Kingdom
+44 333 006 4703+44 333 006 4703Call to bookHarmony & Beauty
31a Boston Rd, London, W7 3SH, United Kingdom
+44 20 8579 8179+44 20 8579 8179Call to book5* Aesthetics and Beauty
127 The Crossways, Hounslow, TW5 0JJ, United Kingdom
+44 7867 332127+44 7867 332127Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Serenity Beauty Academy
40 Costons Ave, Greenford, UB6 8RL, United Kingdom
+44 7950 118094+44 7950 118094Call to bookAcne Facial
Chemical Peel
Facial
Facial Extractions
Beauty by Janet
Unit b 39, N&N Hair Nails and Beauty Salon, 41 New Broadway, London W5 5AH, United Kingdom
+44 7443 226434+44 7443 226434Call to bookThreading
Ami Beauty & Laser- Southall
Unit-6, 13 The Broadway, Southall, UB1 1JR, United Kingdom
+44 7877 893096+44 7877 893096Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Aster Beauty Salon - Greenford
27 Eastmead Ave, Greenford, UB6 9UA, United Kingdom
+44 7912 219423+44 7912 219423Call to bookThreading
Beauty Spot
199 Twickenham Rd, Isleworth, TW7 6AA, United Kingdom
+44 20 3602 8481+44 20 3602 8481Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Facial
Anna's Beauties
538 Chiswick High Rd., Chiswick, London, W4 5RG, United Kingdom
+44 7591 134893+44 7591 134893Call to bookChemical Peel
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Mike’s Atelier
70 Uxbridge Rd, London, W7 3SU, United Kingdom
+44 20 8579 8959+44 20 8579 8959Call to bookSerena Beauty and Spa
33 Bond St, London, W5 5AS, United Kingdom
+44 7407 254325+44 7407 254325Call to bookThreading
Acne Facial
Facial
Men's Facial
Pretty Woman, Hair, Eyelashes ,Nails extensions, Brows
137 Churchfield Rd, London, W3 6AH, United Kingdom
+44 7752 186833+44 7752 186833Call to bookThreading
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
Venwood Hair & Beauty
116 Sheen Rd, Richmond, TW9 1UR, United Kingdom
+44 20 8940 0088+44 20 8940 0088Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Roza Health & Beauty
377 Bollo Ln, London, W3 8QT, United Kingdom
+44 7407 260746+44 7407 260746Call to bookMakeup Service
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Lifespa
Unit 2, 35-39 S Ealing Rd, London W5 4QT, United Kingdom
+44 20 8567 5159+44 20 8567 5159Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Acne Facial
Chemical Peel
Anka Hair & Beauty
Crosslands Parade, 3b Crosslands Ave, Hounslow, Southall UB2 5RB, United Kingdom
+44 20 3091 3922+44 20 3091 3922Call to bookThreading
Facial
Thérapie Clinic - Richmond
9-11 The Quadrant, Richmond, TW9 1AR, United Kingdom
+44 800 012 1565+44 800 012 1565Call to bookBack Waxing
Men's Waxing
CLASSY MENS GROOMING
27 Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick, London, W4 1RG, United Kingdom
+44 20 3971 0487+44 20 3971 0487Call to bookMen's Shaving
Head Shave
Beard Trimming
Men's Haircut
Omaya Beauty
The Market Bldg, 191 High St, Brentford TW8 8LB, United Kingdom
+44 7760 250715+44 7760 250715Call to bookDermaplaning
Threading
Facial
Facial Extractions
Yaz Studio / Barber
STUDIO 02, 52-56 Standard Rd, London, NW10 6EU
07380 17722307380 177223Call to bookBeard Trimming
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Aspire Beauty and Aesthetics
18 Hogarth Gardens, Heston, Hounslow TW5 0QS, United Kingdom
+44 7878 784000+44 7878 784000Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Chemical Peel
Nubis Beauty
90 Churchfield Rd, London, W3 6DH, United Kingdom
+44 20 8993 3443+44 20 8993 3443Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Q Cut Hair & Beauty Salon
295 Sandycombe Rd, Richmond, TW9 3LU, United Kingdom
+44 20 8948 8609+44 20 8948 8609Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Beauty by Nab
218 Lampton Rd, Hounslow, TW3 4EX, United Kingdom
+44 20 8570 5408+44 20 8570 5408Call to bookThreading
Acne Facial
Bridal Makeup
Facial
Memo Hair & Beauty Laser
48 Greenford Rd, Greenford, UB6 9AT, United Kingdom
+44 20 3719 2012+44 20 3719 2012Call to bookBlow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
sk:n Richmond St. Margarets
157 St. Margarets Rd, St Margarets, Twickenham TW1 1RD, United Kingdom
+44 20 7068 0750+44 20 7068 0750Call to bookBack Waxing
Bikini Waxing
Face Waxing
Full Body Waxing
My SPA Expert
6 Church Ct, Richmond, TW9 1JL, United Kingdom
+44 7707 288008+44 7707 288008Call to bookChemical Peel
Facial
Facial Extractions
Makeup Service
Skin Space UK Richmond
4 Red Lion St, Richmond, TW9 1RW, United Kingdom
+44 1748 897531+44 1748 897531Call to bookBack Waxing
Sugaring
Brazilian Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Aurora Spa Chiswick
60 Chiswick High Rd., Chiswick, London, W4 1SY, United Kingdom
+44 20 8994 4900+44 20 8994 4900Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Acne Facial
Chemical Peel
Aziz Turkish Barber and Hairdessing - Acton Gardens
Unit A, Donne Court, Bollo Bridge Rd, London W3 8YG, United Kingdom
+44 20 8896 2833+44 20 8896 2833Call to bookHead Shave
Men's Haircut
Beard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Gagan's Beauty Care
263 Allenby Rd, Southall, UB1 2HD, United Kingdom
+44 20 8578 7204+44 20 8578 7204Call to bookBack Waxing
Leg Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
L'eto Clinic
MD Salon, 10 Hanger Grn, London W5 3EL, United Kingdom
+44 7787 787078+44 7787 787078Call to bookMicroneedling
LED Light Therapy
Hair Transplants
Electrolysis
Art House Hair Studio Kew
234 Sandycombe Rd, Richmond, TW9 2EQ, United Kingdom
+44 20 8332 1586+44 20 8332 1586Call to bookBlow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Nail Garden
18 Richmond Hill, Richmond, TW10 6QX, United Kingdom
+44 20 8948 8639+44 20 8948 8639Call to bookMen's Manicure
Men's Pedicure
Nail Extensions
Nail Polish
Cocoon Hair & Beauty Isleworth
480 London Rd, London, TW7 4DE, United Kingdom
+44 20 8568 2268+44 20 8568 2268Call to bookBlow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Curly Haircut
The Beauty Room by Butterfly Allure
112 Pitshanger Ln, London, W5 1QP, United Kingdom
+44 7498 191425+44 7498 191425Call to bookThreading
Men's Facial
Contour & Glow
Unit 1, Liberty Centre, Mount Pleasant, Wembley HA0 1TX, United Kingdom
+44 7398 120980+44 7398 120980Call to bookLED Light Therapy
Mesotherapy
Skin Tightening
Cellulite Treatment
Himalayan Spa & Massage Centre
56 Chiswick High Rd., Chiswick, London, W4 1SZ, United Kingdom
+44 20 8994 3495+44 20 8994 3495Call to bookSauna
Body Scrub
Body Wrap
Infrared Sauna
Mediskin Clinic
West Link House, 981 Great West Rd, Brentford TW8 9DN, United Kingdom
+44 7508 745576+44 7508 745576Call to bookBack Waxing
Esthe Clinic
7 Hill Rise, Richmond, TW10 6UQ, United Kingdom
+44 1748 889594+44 1748 889594Call to bookFacial Extractions
Dermaplaning
Facial
Men's Facial
Ross Poole Brentford
7, Albany Parade, Brentford TW8 0JW, United Kingdom
+44 20 8560 0167+44 20 8560 0167Call to bookBlow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Payam hair and beauty
25 Bond St, London, W5 5AS, United Kingdom
+44 20 8567 3275+44 20 8567 3275Call to bookMakeup Service
Threading
Evolution Hair and Beauty Salon
7 Broadway, London, W7 3SS, United Kingdom
+44 20 8567 2500+44 20 8567 2500Call to bookPerm
Blow Dry
Balayage
Curly Haircut
Wansbai Thai Massage Ealing
44 St Mary's Rd, London, W5 5EU, United Kingdom
+44 7846 050414+44 7846 050414Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Foot Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Reflexology
KRÈW LONDON
471 Upper Richmond Rd W, North Sheen, London, SW14 7PU, United Kingdom
+44 20 7018 2522+44 20 7018 2522Call to bookBeard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Beauty Masters of London
160 Uxbridge Rd, London, W13 8SB, United Kingdom
+44 7831 556420+44 7831 556420Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Infinity Hair & Beauty
338 Greenford Ave, London, W7 3DA, United Kingdom
+44 20 8578 4887+44 20 8578 4887Call to bookHair Extensions
Blow Dry
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Gregorys hair and beauty
70 Northfield Ave, London, W13 9RR, United Kingdom
+44 20 8567 2810+44 20 8567 2810Call to bookMen's Facial
Makeup Service
Krystal Hair & Beauty Clinic
323 London Rd, Isleworth, TW7 5XF, United Kingdom
+44 20 8560 3434+44 20 8560 3434Call to bookThreading
Facial
Makeup Service
Thérapie Clinic - Ealing Broadway
Unit 53, 79 Ealing Broadway, London W5 5JY, United Kingdom
+44 800 012 1565+44 800 012 1565Call to bookMicroneedling
LED Light Therapy
Hair Transplants
Electrolysis
Elite Laser & Nails
61 The Mall, London, W5 3TA, United Kingdom
+44 20 3624 7828+44 20 3624 7828Call to bookFish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
CoLaz Advanced Aesthetics Clinic - Ealing
5 The Mall, London, W5 2PJ, United Kingdom
+44 20 3966 5777+44 20 3966 5777Call to bookBack Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Sugaring
Bikini Waxing
Therapy@visage
37 Haven Grn, London, W5 2NX, United Kingdom
+44 20 8997 8600+44 20 8997 8600Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Top reviews of Back Waxing near you in Northfield
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Back Waxing FAQs
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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It's time to invest in you. And with Fresha, there's really no better way to do it. There are more than 5 businesses nearby that have five-star reviews, so your new favourite waxing specialist could be right on your doorstep. Before you book have a quick scroll and read the reviews for yourself. The ratings on Fresha are from real customers who have tried and tested waxing salons across Northfield for themselves. So browse waxing businesses in your area, and get ready to discover a brand new you.
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Waxing your back can take as little as 15 minutes and can leave your skin silky smooth. There'll be no tufts poking out from under your collar, and you're likely to feel cooler too. So wax off your back hair, so you can strip off your shirt. Let Fresha help find you top-rated back waxing salons in Northfield, with appointments starting from £12.
So grab your next appointment in Northfield, United Kingdom. With 450,000 stylists and professionals already powering their business with our free appointment scheduler, we're your little black book of beauty and wellness. It's true. We've listed all the top-rated professionals in over 120 countries. If you have an idea for a waxing specialist you think would fit in on Fresha, let us know by emailing us at hello@fresha.com. For anything else, head over to our help centre. With nearly 1 billion global appointments booked worldwide, we’re ready to schedule yours next.
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