Best Face Waxing near me in Hackney Wick, London
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Thérapie Clinic - Stratford
Level 1, Westfield Shopping Centre, London E20 1EJ, United Kingdom
+44 20 4538 5442+44 20 4538 5442Call to bookFace Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Back Waxing
Full Body Waxing
Benefit Cosmetics Brow Bar Counter
Lower Ground floor, The Arcade, Westfield Stratford City, 31-34, London E20 1EH, United Kingdom
+44 20 8221 2495+44 20 8221 2495Call to bookThreading
Makeup Service
DT Beauty Salon and Nail Spa
220 Graham Rd, London E8 1BP, United Kingdom
+44 20 8986 6916+44 20 8986 6916Call to bookThreading
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Acne Facial
Artisa Spa Massage Therapy
359 High Rd. Leyton, London E10 5NA, United Kingdom
+44 20 8558 8268+44 20 8558 8268Call to bookBody Scrub
Body Wrap
Sauna
Spa Package
Flanx | Hair Salon Islington
156 Essex Rd, London, N1 8LY, United Kingdom
+44 20 7359 7059+44 20 7359 7059Call to bookFace Waxing
Full Body Waxing
Leg Waxing
Back Waxing
Robert e Lee
261 Poplar High St, London E14 0BE, United Kingdom
+44 20 7515 5372+44 20 7515 5372Call to bookBlow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Macho Waxing
118 Old Ford Rd., Bethnal Green, London E2 9PW, United Kingdom
+44 7968 290955+44 7968 290955Call to bookFace Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Back Waxing
Bikini Waxing
Beautify health & beauty
Abney Public Hall, 73b Stoke Newington Church St, London N16 0AS, United Kingdom
+44 20 7923 2882+44 20 7923 2882Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Violet Beauty Lounge • waxing & threading •
13 St Gabriels Cl, London E14 6RY, United Kingdom
+44 7766 810684+44 7766 810684Call to bookMakeup Service
Threading
Men's Facial
Bodytonic Clinic - Osteopathy, MSK Physio, Chiropractic and Health Clinic
New Garden Quarter, Stratford, 33 Penny Brookes St, London E15 1GP, United Kingdom
+44 20 3606 0498+44 20 3606 0498Call to bookFacial
Facial Extractions
Men's Facial
Acne Facial
Kleins Hair and Beauty
Port East Warehouse, 12 Hertsmere Rd, London E14 4AE, United Kingdom
+44 20 7987 9330+44 20 7987 9330Call to bookWomen's Haircut
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Ugly Duckling Beauty Salon
487 Roman Rd, Bow, London, E3 5LX, United Kingdom
+44 20 8981 1831+44 20 8981 1831Call to bookManicure
Gel Nails
Nail Art
Pedicure
Canonbury Hair
12 Canonbury Pl, London, N1 2NQ, United Kingdom
+44 20 7226 6280+44 20 7226 6280Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Women's Haircut
Hair Braiding
Blow Dry
SÍDOR BEAUTY
5 Northwold Rd, London N16 7HL, United Kingdom
+44 20 7254 2891+44 20 7254 2891Call to bookThreading
Chemical Peel
Facial
Makeup Service
Benefit Cosmetics Brow Bar Counter
Unit 15, Jubilee Place, London E14 4QT, United Kingdom
+44 20 7519 6187+44 20 7519 6187Call to bookMakeup Service
Broadway Brazilian Waxing & Beauty
461-463 Hackney Rd, London E2 9DY, United Kingdom
+44 7375 040458+44 7375 040458Call to book
ANAMI London
1st Floor, 14 Devonshire Row, London EC2M 4RH, United Kingdom
0203405313702034053137Call to bookMen's Facial
Dermaplaning
Acne Facial
Facial
Emma Street Beauty
Unit 16, Containerville, 1 Emma St, London E2 9FP, United Kingdom
+44 20 3509 6927+44 20 3509 6927Call to bookAcne Facial
Facial
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
Beauty by Amy - Hackney
Pod 9-10, Under Hair by B, The Factory, 21 Shacklewell Ln, London E8 2DA, United Kingdom
+44 7944 293875+44 7944 293875Call to bookBridal Makeup
Threading
Facial
Makeup Service
JD Waxing - Male Waxing London
63 St Mary Axe, London, EC3A 8AA, United Kingdom
+44 7825 669116+44 7825 669116Call to bookFace Waxing
Back Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Hoxton Aesthetics
Hoxton St, Whitmore Estate, London N1 5LG, United Kingdom
+44 20 7336 7592+44 20 7336 7592Call to bookThreading
Makeup Service
All About You
33 Leytonstone Rd, London E15 1JA, United Kingdom
+44 7756 657703+44 7756 657703Call to bookThreading
Makeup Service
Facial
Dermaplaning
The Back Room Instagram@thebackroombyzehra
The Back Room, 207 Well St, London E9 6QU, United Kingdom
+44 7591 497141+44 7591 497141Call to bookFacial
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
Bangs London - North East London
66 - 68 Hoe St, London E17 4PG, United Kingdom
+44 20 8257 2703+44 20 8257 2703Call to bookThreading
Bridal Makeup
Facial
Makeup Service
SBS - Skin & Beauty Specialists
806 High Rd Leyton, London, E10 6AE, United Kingdom
+44 20 8191 1410+44 20 8191 1410Call to bookMicroneedling
LED Light Therapy
Electrolysis
Laser Hair Removal
Topaz Laser & Beauty Clinic
Unit 1, Stow Bazaar, 115 High St, London E17 7DB, United Kingdom
+44 7852 754665+44 7852 754665Call to bookFace Waxing
Full Body Waxing
Back Waxing
The Lash And Wax Beauty Therapist
173 Morning Ln, London, E9 6LH, United Kingdom
+44 7865 206263+44 7865 206263Call to bookFace Waxing
Sugaring
Hollywood Waxing
Back Waxing
THE~WAXPERT~GIRL
Leucha Rd, London, E17 7LH, United Kingdom
+44 7535 256313+44 7535 256313Call to bookFace Waxing
Men's Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Eyelash / Aesthetics Bar - Hackney
456 Kingsland Rd, London, E8 4AE, United Kingdom
+44 7538 757170+44 7538 757170Call to bookDermaplaning
Threading
Acne Facial
Facial Extractions
Beauty by Anastasia
702 High Rd Leytonstone, Bushwood, London E11 3AJ, United Kingdom
+44 7551 804555+44 7551 804555Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Makeup Service
CN1 Bespoke Beauty
69 Newington Green Rd, London N1 4QU, United Kingdom
+44 20 3649 1211+44 20 3649 1211Call to bookThreading
Acne Facial
Facial
Makeup Service
Mikki's Wax Bar
10 Minories, Aldgate, London EC3N 1BJ, United Kingdom
+44 20 8109 7007+44 20 8109 7007Call to bookFace Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Sugaring
Back Waxing
Rejuvenate Academy Stratford
Ibex House, Unit 5 Maryland Point, London E15 1HR, United Kingdom
+44 20 7947 0808+44 20 7947 0808Call to bookSkin Tightening
Acne Scar Treatment
Anti-Wrinkle Injections
Cellulite Treatment
Benefit Cosmetics Brow Bar Counter
Unit 14 Canada Square Boots, London E14 5AX, United Kingdom
+44 20 7719 1178+44 20 7719 1178Call to bookThreading
Facial
Facial Extractions
Makeup Service
Sugaring London - Shoreditch
105 Redchurch St, London E2 7DL, United Kingdom
+44 20 7243 8273+44 20 7243 8273Call to bookFace Waxing
Leg Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Mariam's Pink Waxing Den and Beauty Services
22 Hatherley Rd, London E17 6SF, United Kingdom
+44 7711 179496+44 7711 179496Call to bookFace Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Back Waxing
Bikini Waxing
KIWe1 Hair & Beauty
124 Middlesex St, London E1 7HY, United Kingdom
+44 20 7247 4509+44 20 7247 4509Call to bookMen's Facial
Makeup Service
Threading
Catherine Nails Blackwall
126 Blackwall Way, London E14 9BA, United Kingdom
+44 7492 888336+44 7492 888336Call to bookRussian Manicure
Spa Pedicure
Pedicure
Fish Pedicure
Nail Studio Leytonstone
626 High Rd Leytonstone, Bushwood, London E11 3DA, United Kingdom
+44 7496 616666+44 7496 616666Call to bookFish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Amrita's hair and Beauty
136 High Rd, London E15 2BX, United Kingdom
+44 7851 468175+44 7851 468175Call to bookThreading
Makeup Service
Tiny Hair and Beauty
56 Mountgrove Rd, Finsbury Park, London N5 2LS, United Kingdom
+44 20 7998 7101+44 20 7998 7101Call to bookDermaplaning
Threading
Facial
Makeup Service
The Crown Salon
330 High Rd. Leyton, London E10 5PW, United Kingdom
+44 20 8539 2023+44 20 8539 2023Call to bookBlow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Flame & Steel Barber
90a Fenchurch St, London EC3M 4BY, United Kingdom
+44 20 7702 9197+44 20 7702 9197Call to bookBeard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Pari beauty
276 Bethnal Grn Rd, London, E2 0AJ, United Kingdom
+44 7944 513432+44 7944 513432Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Benefit Cosmetics Boutique & BrowBar lounge
49 Brushfield St, London E1 6AA, United Kingdom
+44 20 7377 2684+44 20 7377 2684Call to bookFace Waxing
Back Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
Bikini Waxing
M Clinique Hair & Beauty Salon
723 High Rd Leytonstone, Bushwood, London E11 4RD, United Kingdom
+44 20 8616 5885+44 20 8616 5885Call to bookBalayage
Hair Extensions
Curly Haircut
Hair Colouring
Beauty Corner
Studio 2, 1st Floor, Rachel House, 2-3, Beauty Corner, 214-218 High Rd, London N15 4NP, United Kingdom
+44 7470 354204+44 7470 354204Call to bookFacial Extractions
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
Threading
Angel's Touch Hair and Beauty Salon
788 High Rd. Leyton, London, E10 6AE, United Kingdom
+44 20 8558 0738+44 20 8558 0738Call to bookThreading
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
Dolled Up Salon - Hackney/Shoreditch
257 Hackney Rd, London E2 8NA, United Kingdom
+44 20 3490 4003+44 20 3490 4003Call to bookSpray Tanning
Premier Laser & Skin Clinic Liverpool St.
4 Spital Square, London E1 6DU, United Kingdom
+44 20 7283 1966+44 20 7283 1966Call to bookFace Waxing
Leg Waxing
Oki-Doki London
37th Floor, 1 Canada Square, London E14 5AA, United Kingdom
+44 7809 903932+44 7809 903932Call to bookManicure and Pedicure
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Arch Shoreditch
17 Box park, London E1 6GY, United Kingdom
+44 20 7613 1144+44 20 7613 1144Call to bookMakeup Service
Men's Facial
Threading
Facial
Beauty Box N16
127 Stoke Newington Church St, London N16 0UH, United Kingdom
+44 20 7249 9943+44 20 7249 9943Call to bookThreading
Bridal Makeup
Facial
Makeup Service
Saiq's
736 High Rd. Leyton, London E10 6AA, United Kingdom
+44 20 8539 9466+44 20 8539 9466Call to bookThreading
Facial
Makeup Service
Jimmy Bodur Male Grooming Clinic
First Floor, 10 Devonshire Row, London EC2M 4RH, United Kingdom
+44 7891 007759+44 7891 007759Call to bookFace Waxing
Back Waxing
Bikini Waxing
Full Body Waxing
Beauty's & Balance Brow Salon
9 Dispensary Ln, London E8 1FT, United Kingdom
+44 7914 083602+44 7914 083602Call to bookThreading
Facial
Makeup Service
Beauty@east
331 Lea Bridge Rd, London E10 7LA, United Kingdom
+44 20 8539 2761+44 20 8539 2761Call to bookDermaplaning
Threading
Acne Facial
Bridal Makeup
Hair by Millie
Queen's Market, 29 Queen's Rd, London E13 9BA, United Kingdom
+44 7958 386117+44 7958 386117Call to bookHair Braiding
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Essential Therapie
139 Three Colt St, London, E14 8AP, United Kingdom
+44 20 7538 3425+44 20 7538 3425Call to bookAcne Facial
Threading
Facial
Facial Extractions
Lavish Beauty
Dunlace Rd, Lower Clapton, London, E5 0NE, United Kingdom
+44 7474 994794+44 7474 994794Call to bookThreading
Makeup Service
Harmless Beauty (within Design Room hairdressers)
189 Mare St, London E8 3QE, United Kingdom
+44 7704 742444+44 7704 742444Call to bookAcne Facial
Threading
Facial
Facial Extractions
Beauty Lounge 17
1C Coppermill Ln, London E17 7HA, United Kingdom
+44 7748 926190+44 7748 926190Call to bookFace Waxing
Full Body Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Ayesha's Hair & Beauty
61 Palmerston Rd, London E17 6PR, United Kingdom
+44 7306 434479+44 7306 434479Call to bookFacial Extractions
Makeup Service
Dermaplaning
Threading
Waxing Boutique
59 Commercial St, London E1 6BD, United Kingdom
+44 7470 797800+44 7470 797800Call to bookFace Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Sugaring
Back Waxing
Beauty on the Grove
My Brazilian Wax, 214b Brick Ln, London E1 4SA, United Kingdom
+44 7951 043810+44 7951 043810Call to bookAcne Facial
Facial
Facial Extractions
Makeup Service
Deja Vu Hair & Beauty Salon
77 High St, London E17 7DB, United Kingdom
+44 7307 368211+44 7307 368211Call to bookBridal Makeup
Threading
Makeup Service
CLAPTON BEAUTY PARLOUR
21 Lower Clapton Rd, Lower Clapton, London E5 0NS, United Kingdom
+44 20 8985 4329+44 20 8985 4329Call to bookHair Extensions
Blow Dry
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Mortar & Milk
5 Hoxton Square, London N1 6NU, United Kingdom
+44 20 7729 0200+44 20 7729 0200Call to bookLED Light Therapy
Laser Hair Removal
Mesotherapy
Acne Scar Treatment
Pretty Woman Beauty Salon (Inside Woodgrange News)
Woodgrange News, 25 Woodgrange Rd, London E7 8BA, United Kingdom
+44 7951 847299+44 7951 847299Call to bookThreading
Facial
Makeup Service
Dlux beauty Empire Salon Walthamstow
21 St James St, London E17 7PJ, United Kingdom
+44 7982 650207+44 7982 650207Call to bookBridal Makeup
Makeup Service
Threading
Acne Facial
Wax&Shine Studio
inside House of Hair, 7 Bell Ln, London E1 7LA, United Kingdom
+44 7394 074029+44 7394 074029Call to bookFace Waxing
Back Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Cut & Crafts Hair Salon London
148 Green Lanes, London N16 9DL, United Kingdom
+44 20 7254 6471+44 20 7254 6471Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Blow Dry
Hair Braiding
Sarita's Hair & Beauty
587 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5EL, United Kingdom
+44 7877 546213+44 7877 546213Call to bookFacial
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
Threading
EOB (Essence of Beauty)
2-3 Hainault Buliding, High Road Leyton, Leyton E10 6RT, United Kingdom
+44 20 8518 7784+44 20 8518 7784Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Pulse Light Clinic
11 Artillery Ln, London E1 7LP, United Kingdom
+44 20 7593 8055+44 20 7593 8055Call to bookFace Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Men's Waxing
Back Waxing
Guys & Dolls Parlour
18 Cheshire St, Bethnal Green, London E2 6EH, United Kingdom
+44 20 7739 7122+44 20 7739 7122Call to bookFace Waxing
Sugaring
Men's Waxing
Back Waxing
Edward Holland - Barbers Spitalfields
First Floor, 16-17 Brushfield St, London E1 6AN, United Kingdom
+44 20 7247 8471+44 20 7247 8471Call to bookHead Shave
Beard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Men's Haircut
Luxury Nails Leytonstone
843A High Rd Leytonstone, Bushwood, London E11 1HH, United Kingdom
+44 20 8539 5961+44 20 8539 5961Call to bookFish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Unique Beauty Studio
74 Broadway, London E15 1NG, United Kingdom
+44 7988 533430+44 7988 533430Call to bookEar Piercing
Nose Piercing
Permanent Makeup
Body Piercing
Hedz Hair & Beauty
24 Kirkdale Rd, Bushwood, London E11 1HP, United Kingdom
+44 20 8558 9132+44 20 8558 9132Call to bookMen's Facial
Facial Extractions
Threading
Makeup Service
The Salon Walthamstow
75 Grove Rd, London E17 9BU, United Kingdom
+44 20 8279 2667+44 20 8279 2667Call to bookHair Colouring
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Beauty Nails & Aesthetics
6 Dorset Pl, London E15 1BZ, United Kingdom
+44 7438 720232+44 7438 720232Call to bookNail Art
Pedicure
Acrylic Nails
Dip Powder Nails
Dream Nails Blackwall Reach
16 Arniston Wy, London E14 0RE, United Kingdom
+44 20 8063 9657+44 20 8063 9657Call to bookHybrid Nails
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nadis hair & beauty salon
399 Green St, London E13 9AU, United Kingdom
+44 20 8472 3887+44 20 8472 3887Call to bookThreading
Henna Tattoos
Makeup Service
Facial
New Fantasy Health Studio
552a Barking Rd, London E13 9JU, United Kingdom
+44 7902 899354+44 7902 899354Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Acupressure
Foot Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
EverySkin
The Mall, Selborne Rd, London E17 7JR, United Kingdom
+44 20 7062 2748+44 20 7062 2748Call to bookFace Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Back Waxing
Leg Waxing
Shine on the Green
20 Newington Grn, Mayville Estate, London N16 9PU, United Kingdom
+44 20 7241 5033+44 20 7241 5033Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Waterlily Beauty Clinic
26 Stoke Newington Rd, London N16 7XJ, United Kingdom
+44 7899 048144+44 7899 048144Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Shine Holistic
52 Stoke Newington Church St, London N16 0NB, United Kingdom
+44 20 7241 5033+44 20 7241 5033Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
ShazClippers HairDresser
49 Cavell St, London E1 2BP, United Kingdom
+44 7456 388858+44 7456 388858Call to bookBeard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Cowshed Spa Shoreditch
13 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E1 6LA, United Kingdom
+44 20 7749 4531+44 20 7749 4531Call to bookThreading
Acne Facial
Facial
Dermaplaning
Esthetica Clinic
87 Hoe St, London E17 4SA, United Kingdom
+44 20 8520 2525+44 20 8520 2525Call to bookFace Waxing
Sugaring
Back Waxing
Leg Waxing
Guys and Dolls Parlour, South Hackney
168A Victoria Park Rd, London E9 7HD, United Kingdom
+44 20 8985 2200+44 20 8985 2200Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Threading
Facial
Makeup Service
The Brow Lounge
13 vesey path market, Chrisp St, London E14 6BT, United Kingdom
+44 20 8616 6915+44 20 8616 6915Call to bookThreading
Microdermabrasion
Facial Extractions
Blink Brow Bar
Unit 5, 34 N Colonnade, London E14 5HX, United Kingdom
+44 20 7719 1989+44 20 7719 1989Call to bookThreading
Acne Facial
Makeup Service
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Face Waxing FAQs
Face waxing is a hair removal technique that sees hot or cold wax applied to areas of unwanted hair on your face. The wax is then quickly stripped off in the opposite direction to hair growth, pulling the hair out from the root in the process.
No. If you have dry or sensitive skin you should avoid face waxing because it could make your symptoms worse. Other side effects you may experience – whatever your skin type – are pain, redness, and irritation. You may also experience a rash, ingrown hairs, temporary bumps, bleeding, infection, scarring, allergies, and sensitivity to the sun.
Roughly 3-4 weeks; after that new hairs will start to grow.
You can get waxing for a number of areas on your face including your eyebrows, mouth, ears, chin, nose, cheeks, and even your sideburn area.
In the days leading up to your appointment, stop any hair removal you’re doing in the area you intend on having waxed because your hair needs to be long enough (between a quarter to half an inch in length) for the wax to grip and remove it. You should also avoid acidic products and skin peels, and take care to moisturise and stay hydrated. If you have cuts or blemishes in the area you want waxed, you’re best off waiting for them to heal before you go ahead with your appointment. On the day of your face waxing appointment, cleanse your face as normal, but avoid applying any creams or makeup, and steer clear of anything that could heighten your skin’s sensitivity, like exposure to the sun and sun beds.
Your face waxing technician will prepare the wax for your treatment – they’re likely to use either hard or soft wax. Once it’s ready, they’ll apply it to the area(s) on your face you want treated, then swiftly remove it in the opposite direction of your hair’s growth, plucking the hair out from the roots.
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Controlling facial hair can feel like a tricky battle. Those pesky hairs just keep on coming.
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