I wasn't sure if I wanted to review EWC, as its kind of personal, but I figured people could…read morebenefit from this review. I hate shaving. I tried LASER hair removal, however, my hair is fairly light. It's mostly blonde, and no one explained that LASER doesn't work on light hair. So after spending thousands on LASER, I went back to shaving. But I never felt that I got as smooth as I would have liked. We had a special get away planned, so I thought I would go ahead and get a Brazilian wax.
To start, the salon is located conveniently at Partridge Creek. I frequent PC so that was appealing to me. The salon is very clean and feels upscale. There are two receptionists who are very bubbly and helpful. Your first wax is free. If it is a Brazilian, it's half off. I went here the first time pre COVID.
You go back with the wax specialist and she closes the door and directs you to get undressed. Ok... They stay in the room. It was awkward but I guess they are going to get to know you pretty intimately so... Ok. They also do not give you a drape or anything. You're just like exposed. Weird. But ok.
Now, people have reported that it doesn't hurt. Holy crap is that the biggest crock ever. It freaking HURTS! Like you almost scream it hurts so bad. And it takes a while.
Right after this wax, COVID hit and our trip was cancelled. I was so dang mad. But to make matters worse, all the salons closed. I had heard that the second and subsequent visits do not hurt as bad. Well, because the salons closed, my next wax was so far out that I had to go through the pain of the very first wax all over again. I will say it was PAINFUL.
I have since had a few more, and although it's tolerable, it is still painful. I also started getting my under arms waxed. The under arms do not hurt.
I have seen complaints that they "push their products". Well, of course they do. But only the first visit. Other than that they simply ask if you need anything. I do recommend the soothing gel and the exfoliating scrub. Both stop ingrown hairs and slow the rate of hair growth.
I also recommend getting a wax pass. I get the Brazilian done every 4 weeks, and my under arms every two weeks. I have a 12 visit brazilian wax pass, and an unlimited under arm wax pass.
Overall, after your first visit, come and get one more wax and then make your decision to get a wax pass. It isn't cheap, but this has made my life so much easier. And I'm silky smooth and ready to go at all times. I think I will be doing this until I'm about 80. I love it!