Hey ladies, if, like me, you find a hard time having to make a U-turn almost at the end of…read moreKatipunan Avenue just to get to Laybare for a wax, your problems have been solved! Hey Sugar! is a newly opened Waxing Salon at the ground floor of UP Town Center's mall that offers not only waxing services for both men and women, but also threading and eyelash extension. Although more expensive than the more popular waxing salon at the other side of Katipunan Avenue, the experience was definitely better. I availed of a hot waxing service for my legs because they had a 30% off on Hot Wax Services promo and I read somewhere that hot waxing is a better though more expensive option than cold waxing. I was reluctant to try hot wax at first, but my waxer was very reassuring. She even adjusted the heat level of my wax when I found it too hot at first application. After a while, I got the hang of it. My waxer was nice and courteous, and normally I don't like conversing while I'm getting waxed, but I loved speaking with her. The only regret I have was that I neglected to ask her for her name. When I go back, I'll find out for sure! As for the waxing service, you really have to set aside time when getting a wax. If you're looking for quick service, better try cold wax or cheaper waxing salons because Hey Sugar! values quality. My wax was 30 minutes long because my waxer made sure not a single strand of hair was left on my legs (I availed of the half-leg service). She even applied cold wax after the hot wax for the stubborn strands, and afterwards, a threading technique to take out the really tiny strands. I also love how it's All-Natural and All-Organic sugar wax that they use. Hooray for sustainable living!

They charged me twice, and up to now, they haven't returned my money. I initially paid via debit…read morevisa. I was charged ₱1035, but they said that Paymaya declined it even though I got a notification that ₱1035 has been deducted from my account. So I paid the same amount via gcash. They told me that after 2 hours, I'll see the ₱1035 in my bank account again. It's been 16 days, and that ₱1035 is still not in my account. I reported the incident via email - no response. The one who manages their Instagram page said they'll conduct an investigation. Took days before they responded, btw. When I followed up, they just told me to call the branch directly. Wow.

I came here with my daughter for laser hair removal, and skin brightening, and we both loved the…read moreexperience! The vibe is super hip and modern, and I really like that it's conveniently located inside the mall. The staff take their time to explain every procedure carefully so you know exactly what to expect, which made us feel very comfortable. Pricing is very competitive compared to other places we checked, which makes it even better. $3K per session. Overall, such a great spot for beauty treatments--I'm definitely coming back and would recommend it to anyone looking for laser services!

We looked for a place near our hotel that offers facials and this place had a 5 star rating. We…read morewere happy and surprised they had space for 5 of us on a short notice. They explain step by step how and what to expect during your facial. The quality of machines and products they used was very good. Ladies who worked here were very informative. Nice modern and very clean place. We had a great experience!

I've been going here since 2013. I've tried other waxing salons but I always keep coming back to…read morethis salon. I'm always happy with the results after every visit. Their staff is very efficient, professional and friendly. The waxing rooms are clean with dim lights and you hear the running water sounds from the fountain nearby. The vibe just makes me feel comfortable and relaxed for any service. For some reason, it also makes me happy whenever the attendant tells me that I have a high tolerance for pain while hearing other girls shriek in other rooms. (LOL!) Another factor why I like it here, I really appreciate that they go over the waxed areas with tweezers to get...everything! Too much information? For me, if I'm going through all that pain, it better be worth it! Tip: take a pain reliever 30 minutes before your session. If you are looking for good, clean waxing, then Beeswax is the one I recommend! :)

I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place! Just had to get that off my chest. I discovered it as SM…read moreHypermart is five minutes from where I live and so it's essentially my go-to place for groceries, eyelash extensions, a quick meal, a trip to the bookstore, and of course, my monthly pedicures. I've tried almost every nail spa in the area as there are several, but BeesWax is hands down my favorite one. It first opened in 2012, and I've been frequenting the place at least on a monthly basis since then. What caught my eye was their "organic" theme -- from their hot and cold waxes to their Zoya nail polish -- none of these contain harmful chemicals. I liked the sound of that. This place also offers threading services. I've become friendly with the receptionist/manager (hi Jel!) and the therapists are always kind and pleasant. Yellow and black decor in line with their "bee" theme; the chairs are comfortable and I leave a happy and relaxed customer each and every time. Love you BeesWax!

I availed of their foot spa + pedicure package and chose the chocolate theme (because I love…read morechocolates!) and also got waxed and had my eyebrows threaded. I love the product they used coz it smelled chocolatey but minty so it still has that spa element. Adel was so gentle with me and did a fabulous job. Nothing hurt compared to some people who have heavy hands and scrub your skin to death or nip at your toes like they mean murder. Next was the eyebrow threading and waxing (legs and lady parts) and Lynn was the girl assigned to me. I was expecting the brazilian wax to hurt, but amazingly this one didn't hurt as much coz maybe we were chatting away and she tackled big areas at a time (only two pulls inside, per side) compared to little strips I was used to at other places. It also helped that she put a hot and cold compress before and after each pull. Oh, the music they play was nice too! Overall good experience as a first time customer :)

Ok. So here's the thing. I've never been professionally waxed before, much less a brazilian but…read morethere's a first time for everything and today, I was like, dammit let's do this. According to my friends and all the reviews I've read about it, it will hurt. Like seriously. With that in mind, I braced myself for the worst. And here's my verdict - it. did. hurt. like. hell. But it was also worth it. And it helped a lot that Lay Bare was a place with non-intimidating vibes especially for noobs like me. It was clean and the staff were courteous. Big thumbs up also to my wax lady, Ate Jacq, as she was so chill and gentle and understanding about all the quirks I had about the whole process, it being my first time and everything. In hindsight, the experience was really good and I can't help but be grateful for that, aside from the fact that their services are affordable. Good job, Lay Bare! The only downside is that they don't have a branch in Cebu yet and I'm going home next year. Waaah! Come to Cebu already!

No, I will not have a wax anywhere else but this Lay Bare Katipunan branch. I've become its loyal…read morecustomer ever since my initial experience with them that went really well. Getting a wax is, to me, one of the things I /need/ to feel secure about. After reading reviews online, all sources point to Lay Bare Katipunan as the most credible waxing salon. And yes, I'm here to testify that their service is fast, efficient, and clean. They also make use of cold wax so it doesn't hurt as much as hot wax does. The waxing ladies are also courteous and amiable, and they don't even initiate embarrassing conversations with you as you get your wax. Plus, there's hardly any line! So for those ladies who are absolutely terrified of haphazardly performed waxing service, or of the pain of hair removal, Lay Bare is definitely the place for you!

Best massage I've ever had! I booked a package and was in heaven for over 3 hours. My mom who…read moreshares this experience with me was snoring next to me. We had a body massage, a foot massage, and a facial. I feel so pampered when I'm being attended to by more than one person. They made me feel comfortable and relaxed on a completely new level. Their ginger tea is a MUST! Make sure to try them while waiting for your turn after shower, or you can ask your attendant(s) to get you refills if you're booked for treatment for hours. Seriously the best money I've ever spent!

This used to be the spa i frequent years ago. I guess now it's pretty old so the place is a bit…read moreoutdated for the price you're paying. Luckily they have the services we wanted and was able to get an appointment on the time and day we wanted but def make an appointment because they get fully booked fast. Wasn't able to get pictures this time. Hopefully our massage quality will still hold the same as I remembered it- to be top notched.

Got my nails done here while I was on my 1 week Philipines trip. We had an appointment set at 3pm…read moreand once we got there we were seated right away. They had very comfy chairs and the atmosphere was very relaxing. I had them do a blue ombré using gel nail polish on my fingernails and just blue polish on my toes. It took them about an hour - an hour half to finish. The lady that did my nails was very professional and patient with applying the ombré design. Overall, I would go back to this location the next time I go to the Philipines. It is very affordable and the service is excellent!

This is by far this best nail salon in all of th PHILIPPINES!!!!…read more i am from the US, so when it comes to standards and expectations the bar is set ver HIGH!!! I have gone to 9 different nail salons in Cebu and each visit was more tragic then last. Finally, a good friend referred me to come here. Lets just say that i was blown away by the knowledge of nail trends that the owner. Not only does she keep up with what's popular in the US and Asia but she properly trains her staff how to do it too. Then can shape nails to your liking: square, oval, coffin, almond, oval, stiletto, etc. Then can matte your nails; add 3D designs, chrome your nails out and even include metallic ribbon. Anything your heart desires you can get done. I highly recommend this place especially to expats and foreigners looking for that higher standard. YOU WILL GET IT HERE!! I will be flying to Manila every 2 weeks now to get my nails done.

I've been a good trooper for the sake of having properly groomed eyebrows thanks (or no thanks) to…read morethe torture that is threading. Since I can't really afford to pay a fortune for my eyebrows every three weeks, I decided to go scouting for a reasonably priced eyebrow grooming place without having to suffer the consequence of being under the care of untrained heavy hands. I went to Barenaked with the purpose of finally finding a place that won't cost me too much, I ended up getting more than I could ever hope for (drama). The sugaring process wasn't only bearable; it actually felt soothing enough to lull me to sleep! But you know what the best thing about Barenaked was? I went there in the most terrible mood, and left with a dopey smile on my face; the staff are not only efficient, they are also the most charming and pleasant people I've ever met.

I would love to put a photo of my eyebrows, but I don't want it to be cemented in yelp. What I will…read moresay is that the quality is amazing and I asked for Justine every time that I go. She listens and she not only listens to what I would like, but she recommends things. Her recommendations are stellar because of course she's the expert, and that expertise shows in her work. I asked that you try her. She's very kind. She's very sweet and straightforward. The vibe inside of the establishment is one that is relaxing, energetic, and for the girls. I would highly recommend and I will be and continue to be a repeat visitor.

The receptionist was very rude ..she is not happy of her job..she don't know how to communicate…read moreproperly...They keep saying they don't have enough time to do the service but eventually changed their mind to wax my daughter's leg..Poor job lot of hair and wax left on my daughters legs ..ABSOLUTELY UNPROFESSIONAL...

AMAZING SERVICES with TALENTED AND FRIENDLY ARTISTS!! They stand by the quality of their work. They…read morecare and take time to make sure we're getting what we came for. They have the best nail technician we ever had. 5 stars were not enough, UNLIMITED STARS for y'all guys!! A really BIG THANK YOU to all artists who made our nails look fab especially the pretty nice lady from Dubai (I wish I got your name), but you're the BEST!! I loved my acrylic nails with unique design. How I wished I can bring you to US. Good luck to you.

Ever since I moved to Quezon City, I have been on the hunt for the perfect nail salon…read more Unfortunately, I have not had much luck in this department as I have had my way around too many nail salons in the Tomas Morato area alone. There are several issues that have lead to my withdrawal such as rude staff, incompetent nail technicians, noisy girls, bad music, foul smell or difficult parking. Yes, you can say that I'm kind of a perfectionist when it comes to looking for the perfect nail salon. Nail Cocktales has been my nail salon of choice for nearly a year now since I moved from my old salon. The place always smells so fresh and clean with equipment they apparently sterilize after every use. I have had the chance to get to know the owner and I am quite impressed by how she runs her business. The girl who used to do my nails moved to Dubai which is why Joane is my nail technician of choice these days. Make sure to look for her when you're in the area!