Best Full Body Waxing near me in Illovo, Johannesburg
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You Bar
204 Oxford Rd, Illovo, Johannesburg, 2090, South Africa
+27 72 410 3372+27 72 410 3372Call to bookPedicure
Nail Polish
Nail Extensions
Men's Pedicure
Aesthetics Studio
204 Oxford Rd, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
+27 81 548 1740+27 81 548 1740Call to bookAcne Facial
Facial
Makeup Service
Facial Extractions
SOHO NYC SALON
Sandton City, 83 Rivonia Rd, Sandhurst, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
+27 11 784 0370+27 11 784 0370Call to bookSpa Pedicure
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
UrbanSass
L01, Nedbank Head Office, 96 Maude St, Sandown, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
+27 82 514 7758+27 82 514 7758Call to bookHair Extensions
Blow Dry
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Skin Reform Sandton
135 Daisy St, Sandown, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
+27 76 900 0892+27 76 900 0892Call to bookFacial
Chemical Peel
Acne Facial
Facial Extractions
Laser Lounge
Directly opposite The Marc, Shop L02, Nedbank Head office (street level, 96 Maude St, Sandown, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
+27 82 774 6069+27 82 774 6069Call to bookFacial
Facial Extractions
Makeup Service
Microdermabrasion
Dark Neon Tattoos & Piercings
First Floor, 14 Gleneagles Rd, Greenside, Randburg, 2193, South Africa
+27 87 941 2676+27 87 941 2676Call to bookTattoo Removal
Nose Piercing
Ear Piercing
Body Piercing
Amaranthine Aesthetics
4 Ashwold Rd, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
+27 64 757 3623+27 64 757 3623Call to bookSkin Tightening
Mesotherapy
Dermal Fillers
Hair Transplants
Kate's beauty Brow bar
5 6th St, Parkhurst, Randburg, 2193, South Africa
+27 62 740 5721+27 62 740 5721Call to bookEyebrow Waxing
Eyelash Tinting
Lash Lift
Lash Lift and Tint
Solo Tu *Hair *Aesthetics *Body
Sandton Gate, 7 Minerva Ave, Glenadrienne, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
+27 11 568 6057+27 11 568 6057Call to bookHair Colouring
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Curly Haircut
BeautyParlourbyDanz
24 Elray St, Raedene Estate, Johannesburg, 2192, South Africa
+27 71 342 9453+27 71 342 9453Call to bookFacial Extractions
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
Dermaplaning
Skin Nourishers
Morning View Shopping Centre, 100 South Rd, Morningside, Sandton, 2090, South Africa
+27 78 821 0150+27 78 821 0150Call to bookFull Body Waxing
Leg Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
Sugaring
Hair 2 Go Salon
shop no.2 the parks shopping centre, Cnr jan Smuts Ave and Wells str parkwood, Nue Parkwood, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa
+27 11 268 6562+27 11 268 6562Call to bookWomen's Haircut
Keratin Treatment
Perm
Balayage
Crystal Clear Skin Care Clinic
Cnr Jan Smuts & Wells Ave Parks Centre, Parkwood, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa
+27 11 788 7624+27 11 788 7624Call to bookSkin Tightening
Anti-Wrinkle Injections
Dermabrasion
Laser Resurfacing
Revive Skin and Body and Hair Salon
37 5th Ave, Parkhurst, Randburg, 2193, South Africa
+27 78 019 8239+27 78 019 8239Call to bookAcne Facial
Facial
Facial Extractions
Makeup Service
Brothers Lounge
Unit 301, Park Corner, 2 Bolton Rd, Parkwood, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa
+27 10 001 2683+27 10 001 2683Call to bookBeard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
The Aesthetics Room
69A 11th St, Parkhurst, Randburg, 2193, South Africa
+27 60 615 3674+27 60 615 3674Call to bookStretch Mark Removal
Hair Transplants
Electrolysis
Laser Hair Removal
Sorbet Man Benmore Gardens
Shop G57, Cnr Grayston &, Benmore Shopping Centre, Benmore Rd, Benmore Gardens, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
+27 11 883 3334+27 11 883 3334Call to bookMen's Haircut
Head Shave
Men's Shaving
Beard Trimming
Sorbet Salon Sandton City
Sandton City, Shop U102 Corner Maude, and, 5th St, Sandhurst, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
+27 10 746 1066+27 10 746 1066Call to bookFacial
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
Dermaplaning
Monica's Nail and Beauty Bar
208 Corlett Dr, Bramley, Johannesburg, 2090, South Africa
+27 73 044 4805+27 73 044 4805Call to bookMen's Pedicure
Nail Extensions
Fish Pedicure
Russian Manicure
Klei Beauty and Balance
Shop 3, Lancaster Village, 28 Clarence Ave, Craighall Park, Johannesburg, 2024, South Africa
+27 10 900 5534+27 10 900 5534Call to bookFacial
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Beauty Spa On Alexandra Avenue
30 Alexandra Ave, Craighall, Randburg, 2024, South Africa
+27 72 403 5305+27 72 403 5305Call to bookFacial
Makeup Service
Facial Extractions
Acne Facial
OceansSpa
64 1st Rd, Hyde Park, Randburg, 2196, South Africa
+27 69 227 8218+27 69 227 8218Call to bookInfrared Sauna
Body Scrub
Sauna
Spa Package
le bon barbier sandton
11 alice lane sandton city sandton, Sandown, johannesburg, 2014, South Africa
+27 73 769 5012+27 73 769 5012Call to bookMakeup Service
Beauty By Khanyi
379 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
+27 67 059 5810+27 67 059 5810Call to bookFacial
Makeup Service
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Money to Blow
116 11th St, Parkmore, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
+27 11 883 2760+27 11 883 2760Call to bookHair Treatment
Hair Weaves
Highlights
Keratin Treatment
TUSCANI SALON
Baker Square, 33 Baker Street &, Cradock Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
+27 11 327 6477+27 11 327 6477Call to bookMen's Shaving
Beard Trimming
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Cellardoor Hairdressing Parkhurst
Cellardoor Hair, 3 4th Ave, Parkhurst, Randburg, 2193, South Africa
+27 11 327 6311+27 11 327 6311Call to bookKeratin Treatment
Locs
Perm
Permanent Hair Straightening
Pure hair
29 Roxburghe Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg, 2196, South Africa
+27 11 447 4847+27 11 447 4847Call to bookHair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Hair Weaves
Highlights
M Girl Beauty Salon
12 1st Ave, Pierneef Park, Linden, 2195, South Africa
+27 68 416 3208+27 68 416 3208Call to bookBridal Makeup
Makeup Service
Facial
Threading
Legacy Nails And Beauty Sandton
1 Stan Rd, Morningside, Johannesburg, 2057, South Africa
+27 82 800 7915+27 82 800 7915Call to bookGel Nail Extensions
Dip Powder Nails
Men's Pedicure
Russian Manicure
ADDED TOUCH
54 Tyrone Ave, Parkview, Randburg, 2193, South Africa
+27 11 486 1663+27 11 486 1663Call to bookThreading
Facial
Makeup Service
Lash and Brow Bar - Hydepark
Shop 20 Lower Level Hyde Square Shopping Centre Cnr North Road &, Jan Smuts Ave, Hyde Park, Randburg, 2196, South Africa
+27 10 446 7665+27 10 446 7665Call to bookThreading
Acne Facial
Facial
Facial Extractions
Sorbet Salon Norwood
Norwood Mall 6th Ave &, Hamlin St, Norwood, Johannesburg, 2192, South Africa
+27 11 728 4001+27 11 728 4001Call to bookMen's Facial
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Facial
Shalicious Nails
52 Lloys Ellis Ave, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198, South Africa
+27 84 631 5803+27 84 631 5803Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
toast&co Craighall Park
54 Buckingham Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg, 2194, South Africa
+27 11 325 5184+27 11 325 5184Call to bookManicure
Gel Nails
Fish Pedicure
Spa Pedicure
SW1 Salon
Lancaster Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg, 2196, South Africa
+27 64 810 2264+27 64 810 2264Call to bookHair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Hair Weaves
Highlights
The Laser Beautique Victory Park
Rustenburg Rd & 2nd Ave, Victory Park shopping center, (Near PNP, Victory Park Estate SH, Randburg, 2195, South Africa
+27 87 092 0297+27 87 092 0297Call to bookFull Body Waxing
Face Waxing
Bikini Waxing
Back Waxing
SOHO NYC SALON Rosebank
We are EGG, 177 Oxford Rd, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
+27 10 220 5566+27 10 220 5566Call to bookMakeup Service
Facial
Threading
Camelot Spa Southern Sun Rosebank
CNR Tywritt &, Sturdee Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2132, South Africa
+27 72 722 1225+27 72 722 1225Call to bookSauna
Body Scrub
Body Wrap
Infrared Sauna
Intuitive Glow
148 Ivy Rd, Norwood, Johannesburg, 2192, South Africa
+27 82 878 9269+27 82 878 9269Call to bookAcne Facial
Dermaplaning
Facial Extractions
Makeup Service
Domrepublic Hairstylist
Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
+27 84 571 6583+27 84 571 6583Call to bookBalayage
Hair Extensions
Blow Dry
Hair Weaves
STUDIO NINE
039 EF, Middle Level Galleria Mall, Melrose Boulevard ,Melrose Arch, 2076, Birnam, Johannesburg, 2076, South Africa
+27 65 950 4980+27 65 950 4980Call to bookPerm
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Camelot Spa at Melrose Arch
3rd Floor, Medical Centre, Melrose Arch, 18 The High St, Birnam, Johannesburg, 2173, South Africa
+27 11 684 1392+27 11 684 1392Call to bookBody Scrub
Spa Package
Sauna
Infrared Sauna
Natural Expressions Cc
114 11th St, Parkmore, Sandton, 2194, South Africa
+27 11 783 0270+27 11 783 0270Call to bookMen's Facial
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Acne Facial
Four Seasons Spa Westcliff
67 Jan Smuts Ave, Westcliff, Randburg, 2132, South Africa
+27 11 481 6450+27 11 481 6450Call to bookSauna
Infrared Sauna
Spa Package
Body Wrap
Viso Bello - 15 on Seventh
15 7th Ave, Parktown North, Randburg, 2193, South Africa
+27 79 221 5942+27 79 221 5942Call to bookFacial Extractions
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
Facial
Sandton Beauty Clinic
Office Tower 1st floor, Sandton City, Sandhurst, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
+27 11 884 6579+27 11 884 6579Call to bookFacial
Chemical Peel
Acne Facial
Threading
Flairskin Aesthetic Clinic Johannesburg
suite no.09, Killarney mall, 60 Riviera Rd, Medical, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa
+27 11 486 1977+27 11 486 1977Call to bookSkin Lightening Treatment
Hair Transplants
Electrolysis
Laser Hair Removal
Sorbet
Cnr Grayston Drive & Benmore Road Benmore Shopping Centre, Shop G05 & G06, Benmore Gardens, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
+27 11 326 7770+27 11 326 7770Call to bookBridal Makeup
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Deluxe Laser & Spa Hyde Park
Hyde Park Corner, Jan Smuts Ave &, Winnie Mandela Dr, Hyde Park, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
+27 11 327 6575+27 11 327 6575Call to bookFull Body Waxing
Men's Waxing
Bikini Waxing
Back Waxing
Sorbet Man Rosebank Mall
Shop 307A, Rosebank Mall, 51 Bath Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
+27 11 268 6827+27 11 268 6827Call to bookMen's Haircut
Beard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Sorbet Man Hyde Park
Shop LM 9 Hyde Park Corner, Jan Smuts Ave &, Winnie Mandela Dr, Hyde Park, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
+27 10 010 7922+27 10 010 7922Call to bookHead Shave
Men's Haircut
Beard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Silk
Shop L 47, Protea Court, Sandton City Shopping Centre, Rivonia Road, Sandown, Sandton, 2146, South Africa
+27 11 783 0372+27 11 783 0372Call to bookFacial
Acne Facial
Makeup Service
Sorbet Salon Hurlingham
Pick n Pay On Nicol Cnr William Nicol &, Republic Rd, Hurlingham, Johannesburg, 2070, South Africa
+27 11 326 2798+27 11 326 2798Call to bookFacial
Men's Facial
Acne Facial
Threading
Sorbet Salon Greenside
139 Greenway, Greenside, Randburg, 2193, South Africa
+27 11 646 8346+27 11 646 8346Call to bookMakeup Service
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Matis Institute Rosebank
Shop 2 The Firs, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
+27 11 447 5055+27 11 447 5055Call to bookFacial
Facial Extractions
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
Sorbet Salon Sandton Mandela Square
Shop 43, Maude &, Nelson Mandela Square Cnr, 5th St, Sandown, Sandton, 2031, South Africa
+27 11 784 0188+27 11 784 0188Call to bookDermaplaning
Threading
Acne Facial
Makeup Service
La Beaute on the LAKE
26A Dundalk Ave, Parkview, Randburg, 2193, South Africa
+27 11 646 2228+27 11 646 2228Call to bookThreading
Microdermabrasion
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
Coollookbeauty(Rosebank)
158 Jan Smuts Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
+27 71 828 1692+27 71 828 1692Call to bookChemical Peel
Men's Facial
Makeup Service
Facial Extractions
Carlton Hair Hyde Park
Shop LL54, Jan Smuts Ave, Hyde Park, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
+27 11 325 4916+27 11 325 4916Call to bookWomen's Haircut
Permanent Hair Straightening
Perm
Locs
Sorbet Salon Blairgowrie
Blairgowrie Plaza, 64 Conrad Dr, Blairgowrie, Randburg, 2194, South Africa
+27 11 781 5436+27 11 781 5436Call to bookMakeup Service
Facial Extractions
Facial
Acne Facial
Perfect 10 Nail & Body Studio Norwood
Shop 46, Norwood Mall, 6th Ave, Hawkins Estate, Johannesburg, 2192, South Africa
+27 11 728 5127+27 11 728 5127Call to bookFacial
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Hair Colonel - Benmore Gardens Sandton
Shop 4, Benmore, Grayston Dr, Sandton, Johannesburg, 2021, South Africa
+27 11 783 6526+27 11 783 6526Call to bookHair Braiding
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Hair Weaves
Sonnymagic hair & beauty lounge
Shop 034EF Middle Galleria Melrose arch, Melrose Arch, Birnam, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
+27 73 717 9329+27 73 717 9329Call to bookHair Braiding
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Sorbet Hairbar Dunkeld
Shop 2 A Dunkeld Shopping Centre Cnr Bompas Road, And, Jan Smuts Ave, Dunkeld, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
+27 10 448 6700+27 10 448 6700Call to bookHair Colouring
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Sorbet Nailbar
Shop 57, Cnr Jan Smuts &, Hyde Park Shopping Centre, Winnie Mandela Dr, Hyde Park, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
+27 11 325 4740+27 11 325 4740Call to bookFish Pedicure
Nail Polish
Russian Manicure
Spa Pedicure
Sorbet Salon Parktown Quarters
Shop 14, Cnr 7th and, Parktown Quarter, 3rd Ave, Parktown North, Randburg, 2193, South Africa
+27 11 447 3491+27 11 447 3491Call to bookDermaplaning
Threading
Acne Facial
Facial
Sorbet Salon Hyde Park
Hyde Park Shopping Centre, Shop 14 Cnr Jan Smuts Avenue &, Winnie Mandela Dr, Hyde Park, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
+27 11 325 5214+27 11 325 5214Call to bookThreading
Facial
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
Africology Spa Parkhurst
33 4th Ave, Parkhurst, Randburg, 2193, South Africa
+27 11 880 0233+27 11 880 0233Call to bookCryotherapy
Body Scrub
Body Wrap
Infrared Sauna
Rashmi Thread Studio
14 Ivy Rd, Norwood, Johannesburg, 2192, South Africa
+27 78 368 4796+27 78 368 4796Call to bookMakeup Service
Henna Tattoos
Facial
Threading
Pretty Woman Beauty & Nail Salon
City barber, 17 Northfield Ave, Glenhazel, Johannesburg, 2192, South Africa
+27 11 887 8530+27 11 887 8530Call to bookFacial
Bridal Makeup
Threading
Makeup Service
Houghton Spa
1 Lloys Ellis Ave, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198, South Africa
+27 11 032 5555+27 11 032 5555Call to bookInfrared Sauna
Body Scrub
Body Wrap
Cryotherapy
Sorbet Salon Rosebank The Zone
Shop 11A, The Zone @ Rosebank, Cradock Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
+27 11 447 3914+27 11 447 3914Call to bookMakeup Service
Facial
Acne Facial
Threading
Sorbet Salon Killarney Mall
Shop 80, Cnr Fourth Street &, Killarney Mall, Riviera Rd, Killarney, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa
+27 11 646 3796+27 11 646 3796Call to bookDermaplaning
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
Facial
Sorbet Salon Grayston
Grayston Shopping Centre, Shop UG4, Cnr Grayston Drive &, Helen Rd, Strathavon, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
+27 11 883 1408+27 11 883 1408Call to bookAcne Facial
Dermaplaning
Threading
Facial
Harmony Nail and Beauty Wellness Studio The MARC (Sandton)
Shop UR 14, The MARC, 129 Rivonia Rd, Sandown, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
+27 72 267 3428+27 72 267 3428Call to bookFacial
Acne Facial
Threading
Makeup Service
The View Spa by 27Pinkx
Corner Rivonia Road &, 10th Floor, Radissin Blu Hotel, Daisy St, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
+27 10 226 9120+27 10 226 9120Call to bookFacial Extractions
Men's Facial
Threading
Facial
Beyond Beauty Pure Harmony Spa
2nd floor, Opp Imizizi, 135 Daisy St, Sandown, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
+27 61 428 9411+27 61 428 9411Call to bookBody Wrap
Spa Package
Body Scrub
Sheer Touch Laser Hair Removal & Aesthetic Centre
9 11th Ave, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198, South Africa
+27 11 447 1204+27 11 447 1204Call to bookFull Body Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Sugaring
Back Waxing
Mangako Beauty & Health Spa / Academy
21 St Benedict Rd Gresswold Johannesburg 2090, Bramley, Johannesburg, 2018, South Africa
+27 73 035 5039+27 73 035 5039Call to bookFacial
Men's Facial
Makeup Service
Facial Extractions
Sorbet Salon Morningview
Morningview Shopping Centre, South Rd, Morningside, Sandton, 2057, South Africa
+27 11 883 3048+27 11 883 3048Call to bookFacial
Dermaplaning
Makeup Service
Threading
Sorbet Hairbar Killarney
Shop 81, Cnr Fourth Street &, Killarney Mall, Riviera Rd, Killarney, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa
+27 76 415 9341+27 76 415 9341Call to bookWomen's Haircut
Blow Dry
Balayage
Hair Extensions
Eve on Board Rosebank
32 Bath Ave, Parkwood, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa
+27 78 885 7261+27 78 885 7261Call to bookManicure
Nail Art
Pedicure
Acrylic Nails
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Full Body Waxing FAQs
A full body wax involves waxing the areas of your body you want hair removed from. The treatment tends to start by waxing your intimate area, then moves on to your arms, legs and back. Some full body wax treatments include facial waxes, but not all. It’s likely that soft wax will be used on your larger limbs, and hard wax on more sensitive areas. Waxing works by applying warmed wax to the areas of unwanted hair then stripping it quickly off in the opposite direction to your hair’s growth. This ensures hairs are plucked out from the root, leaving your skin smooth and hair-free.
45-60 minutes.
Yes. It’s highly likely that you will feel pain and discomfort during a full body wax – how much depends on your personal pain threshold.
Leave around 4 weeks between your waxing appointments to ensure your hair is long enough for the wax to take hold of and remove.
Side effects and risks include pain, swelling, redness, rashes, breakouts, scarring, allergic reactions, ingrown hairs, bruising, and skin infections. Your skin may also be more sensitive to the sun for the first few days after you’ve had your full body wax.
You should expect to pay between ZAR 110 and ZAR 1,350 for a full body wax. Many cosmetic procedures aren’t covered by insurers, so if you’re planning on putting it through your insurance, check your policy first.
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