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.

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!

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 :)

This place is poppin! So many people go here. It was busy on a Wednesday. I just get my eyebrows…read morethreaded here. I like this place they really make my eyebrows look good. It is a small space. They have a couch when you walk in and then at the back are 4 chairs where you get eyebrows done then two rooms for waxing. I usually get the brow tidy for 185P. I think this is a really good price and they do a good job. I know they do because people notice my eyebrows. Haha :) They are really accommodating I needed to charge my phone and I didn't have the lil box part that you plug into the wall and I just had the cord so I asked if they had one and they did! So I was able to charge. You can make appointments here so try to do that because waiting sucks. Wait time for walk ins can be up to 1 hour or more. If you need your eyebrows done this is the place to go!

Boy, were my brows a hot mess before I came here! I forgot her name, but the woman who did my brows…read moredid an excellent job! She took her time to make sure they were perfect and throughout the process kept bringing me a mirror so I could check and see if I liked them. I also got my underarms waxed which was relatively painless and super quick. After she waxed, she threaded the remaining strands which was odd, but hey it got the job done! Cheap, quick, and good service! What more could you ask for?! P.S. When I called the number listed, it was the Brow Lounge in MOA, so here's the correct number for the Rob Mag location: 6254301

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.

"Belle La Peau" means "Beautiful Skin" in French. Well, that's exactly what you're going to get…read moreafter a service from them! They specialize in hair removals, from leg waxing, armpit waxing, and bikini waxing. They don't use the hot wax, but they have a special kind of cold and quick technique to rid you off unwanted hair. They use a roller that applies a seemingly double-sided adhesive tape onto your skin, and rip off the hair using felt paper. And I tell you, it's less painful that way. The staff is very friendly, and some are even fun to talk to, to avoid awkward waxing sessions every now and then. They also sell beauty products in packages (I have not tried anything yet, but their armpit soap to avoid sweating sounds great!), and they offer discount cars, so take note of that when you return for succeeding visits.

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'm no stranger to waxing since I've been doing it since high school - but just with DIY waxing…read morekits. While those were great to use, I really didn't like how time consuming it was when I can get it done professionnally so I checked out Lay Bare. I've been frequenting their salon for the full leg waxing, underarm waxing and eyebrow threading. The whole process takes only under 30 minutes and it's virtually pain free. The salon uses sugar waxing which barely leaves any sticky residue after the procedure is over. Also, I like that it also doubles as an exfoliant so my legs are a lot smoother without the bumps. In as much as I like their services, I'll base this review on my last appointment with them which I didn't really like so much. On my previous visits, it was Pangz who worked the sugar and I'm very happy with her work. However, this time, another waxing technician did my usual waxing routine. The removal was pretty fast, although she did miss a few spots which I was not happy with. I visited around closing time as I did not have any other time to go and was leaving for a trip the day after. I even asked if I can have my eyebrows threaded, and the technician only responded with "Your eyebrows are still ok." I felt that she already wanted to wrap up the session so she could go home by telling me my eyebrows did not need any maintenance yet. It's not like the whole thing took 30 minutes, in fact, it only took 20! I would have tipped generously, but sensing how eager she was to go home, I didn't tip my usual. So ladies, if you want to try out Lay Bare, go ahead but make an appointment so you can pick your favorite wax technician. Will definitely go back, but will stick to my usual waxing lady.

I'm trying to think of a way how to comprehensively review my Lay Bare experience without giving…read moretoo much disgusting information. Like, it's located in the same building as Drew's, where I spent a lot of freshman school nights puking on a bucket. But I will just throw caution to the wind and declare a disclaimer that there will be possible graphic or just plain repulsive details about my body hair. Tread lightly. PROS: So, I'm a hairy person. And since the social construct that women should be hairless (from the neck down) exists - and I conform pathetically - I've been getting my legs, armpits, eyebrows, and vulva waxed/threaded for years now. It has always been here at this Lay Bare branch ever since and I have always been consistently satisfied; I like how nonchalant and professional the staff are about the whole removing hair business. No body-shaming or unsolicited comments; Before-, during-, and after-care guidelines are issued, making sure that your skin health is covered. They even offer supplementary products like soothing and exfoliating creams; They have packages and promos that could get you a few hundreds off the price of your session. CONS: The technicians are efficient in getting rid of unwanted body hair, but they can't do anything about the pain because it depends on your pain tolerance. And I think I'm on the super sensitive end of that spectrum, as I am what is called "every-session-is-a-first-time" customer as if my body never learned how to deal with the pain. It may have something to do how well-rooted my hair follicles are. Especially on my crotch, oh gosh, the pain. #tiisganda TL;DR: Not exactly painless, relaxing, or fun but if you need a decently-priced place to get the job done well, I would recommend Lay Bare. It may hurt like hell, but I love the feeling of smoothness for weeks.

There's something about the shape of eyebrows that changes the countenance, whether it's adding a…read moreslight arch or simply evening out the outline to make your facial expressions clearer. For some, recognizing when a remark is sarcastic depends on how well the other person can work those brows. Brow Haus, a brow and lash grooming salon, knows this all too well, which is why they have posters showing the "before" and "after" stages of neatly trimmed eyebrows. I used to look at these posters all the time, but I never really appreciated what they were promoting until I reaped the benefits myself. After I had my eyebrows threaded at Brow Haus, most of my friends noticed the change even if they weren't quite sure what to attribute it to. Trimming my bushy eyebrows lent a more symmetric appearance to my eyes, made me look and feel more confident in the way I carried myself. Thankfully, the staff are very kind and perform their work quickly, usually 5 minutes tops whenever I request for Classic Threading (P580). Grooming eyebrows may seem like a subtle adjustment, but it goes a long way in emphasizing the eyes and approaching the specific look that I'm going for. Because I'm not fond of applying make-up in casual everyday situations, I appreciate how Brow Haus makes my eyebrows look effortlessly neat and fixed even if I just got up from bed. It's a lovely kind of magic.

I love this place! I used to go to a salon to have my brows done until browhaus opened. I never…read moreknew there was a special kind of thread for threading brows (most salons I've been to just used like a regular type of thread) The place is clean, the procedure is systematic and it only takes about 15-20mins! The therapists are well trained (even in putting brow make up after the procedure) and they really shape your brows well. It's a bit pricey but definitely worth it! I've been availing of their packages, which brings the cost down by Php100 per session (Php500 instead of Php600) I have no photos to post as you're not allowed to take pics inside the place.