Best Face Waxing near me in Forest Hill, London
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Whistles Laser Clinic
25 Brockley Rise, London SE23 1JG, United Kingdom
+44 7484 614203+44 7484 614203Call to bookFace Waxing
Leg Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Shelley’s Beauty Services
79 Dartmouth Rd, London, SE23 3HT, United Kingdom
+44 7514 577944+44 7514 577944Call to bookNail Extensions
Manicure
Pedicure
Manicure and Pedicure
Sawm Health & Beauty
491 Lordship Ln, London SE22 8JY, United Kingdom
+44 20 8693 5222+44 20 8693 5222Call to bookFacial Extractions
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Room To Wax
2B Ebsworth St, London SE23 1ES, United Kingdom
+44 7930 155491+44 7930 155491Call to bookFace Waxing
Men's Waxing
Sugaring
Brazilian Waxing
SmoddySharp of London - Male Grooming Rooms
33 Dartmouth Rd, London SE23 3HN, United Kingdom
+44 7468 950910+44 7468 950910Call to bookBeard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
HB Therapy Forest Hill
HB Therapy Forest Hill, 21 Perry Vale, London SE23 2NE, United Kingdom
+44 20 8699 6382+44 20 8699 6382Call to bookAcne Facial
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Image Hair Salon
43 Brockley Rise, London SE23 1JG, United Kingdom
+44 20 3719 2302+44 20 3719 2302Call to bookBlow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
ROSIE NAIL BAR
14 London Rd, London SE23 3HF, United Kingdom
+44 20 8143 3000+44 20 8143 3000Call to bookNail Polish
Russian Manicure
Spa Pedicure
Fish Pedicure
Elyse Beauty & Laser Clinic
Unit 4, Thurston Point, Thurston Rd, London SE13 7GU, United Kingdom
+44 20 8318 5492+44 20 8318 5492Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Emma Wilson Urban Spa
166 Norwood Rd, Norwood, London, SE27 9AZ, United Kingdom
+44 20 8674 8249+44 20 8674 8249Call to bookBody Scrub
Body Wrap
Sauna
Spa Package
L. B. C.
1, The Parade, Croydon Rd, London SE20 7AA, United Kingdom
+44 7519 144865+44 7519 144865Call to bookHair Transplants
Dermal Fillers
Laser Hair Removal
Mesotherapy
My Skin UK / Electrolysis Girl
27 Knights Hill, Norwood, London, SE27 0HS, United Kingdom
+44 20 8655 7058+44 20 8655 7058Call to bookCryotherapy
Body Scrub
Sauna
Spa Package
Gaby Leon Skin and Laser - Dulwich
16 Melbourne Grove, London SE22 8QZ, United Kingdom
+44 20 8092 0096+44 20 8092 0096Call to bookFace Waxing
Leg Waxing
Men's Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
Soni & Girl
48 Rye Lane market, Unit Number 😍, 22)😍, London SE15 5BY, United Kingdom
+44 7883 395676+44 7883 395676Call to bookThreading
Facial
Makeup Service
Pro Beauty Clinic
40 Hindmans Rd, London SE22 9NG, United Kingdom
+44 20 8299 9500+44 20 8299 9500Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Vanity Lab London
257 Croydon Rd, Beckenham BR3 3PS, United Kingdom
+44 20 8658 2984+44 20 8658 2984Call to bookLaser Hair Removal
LED Light Therapy
IPL Hair Removal
IPL Treatment
Tula Rose
6A Coldharbour Ln, London SE5 9PR, United Kingdom
+44 20 7733 1400+44 20 7733 1400Call to bookThreading
Chemical Peel
Facial
Makeup Service
Knights Hill Barbers
94 Knights Hill, Norwood, London, SE27 0JL, United Kingdom
+44 7470 039082+44 7470 039082Call to bookBeard Trimming
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
The Cwtch - Beauty Salon
10b Staplehurst Rd, London SE13 5NB, United Kingdom
+44 7949 061459+44 7949 061459Call to bookGel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Pedicure
Martina's Beauty & Semi Permanent Make Up, Aesthetic
177 High St, Beckenham BR3 1AH, United Kingdom
+44 7411 916512+44 7411 916512Call to bookMakeup Service
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Roya's Skin Solutions
237 Knights Hill, Norwood, London SE27 0QT, United Kingdom
+44 20 8638 7528+44 20 8638 7528Call to bookFace Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Back Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
Mimi’s Studio Lashes
Studio 33, Unit 10, Elizabeth Industrial Estate Off, Juno Wy., London SE14 5RW, United Kingdom
+44 20 3488 4159+44 20 3488 4159Call to bookThreading
Bridal Makeup
Makeup Service
GBMJLONDON LTD
Studio 6, unit 10, Off Juno Way Elizabeth Industrial Estate, London SE14 5RW, United Kingdom
+44 20 3488 7759+44 20 3488 7759Call to bookBody Scrub
Sauna
Spa Package
Danugur Men's Fitness and Grooming
Unit 1, Danugur @ Mala Aesthetics, Paxton Mews, Behind Blackbird Bakery (opposite Sainsbury's, London SE19 3DR, United Kingdom
+44 7552 827154+44 7552 827154Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Chemical Peel
Sara's Beauty
112 Greenwich S St, London, SE10 8UN, United Kingdom
+44 7713 021309+44 7713 021309Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Threading
Facial
Makeup Service
Beauty by Patti
Within Mazel Beauty, 86 Atlantic Rd, London SW9 8PX, United Kingdom
+44 7841 685760+44 7841 685760Call to bookThreading
Makeup Service
Lash Hub Studio Ltd
Studio B, Minard Court, 160 Ravenscroft Rd, Beckenham BR3 4TW, United Kingdom
+44 7398 568348+44 7398 568348Call to bookThreading
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Acne Facial
Heavenly4U (Hairdresser,Aesthetics,Botox,Massages)
125 Rushey Grn, London SE6 4AA, United Kingdom
+44 20 8698 8481+44 20 8698 8481Call to bookMakeup Service
Men's Facial
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Riyah Brows
Knollys Rd, Norwood, London SW16 2JZ, United Kingdom
+44 7522 277723+44 7522 277723Call to bookThreading
Makeup Service
BodySense Beauty Treatments
170 Bromley Rd, Beckenham BR3 6PG, United Kingdom
+44 7719 568651+44 7719 568651Call to bookFacial
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Essential Beauty Rooms
1-3 Rectory Rd, Beckenham BR3 1HL, United Kingdom
+44 20 3441 3940+44 20 3441 3940Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
A Serene Touch within Locks Unique
324 New Cross Rd, London SE14 6AG, United Kingdom
+44 7935 773123+44 7935 773123Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Threading
Facial
Makeup Service
Ashley Nguyen Artistry
152 Deptford High St, London SE8 3PQ, United Kingdom
+44 7477 180080+44 7477 180080Call to bookFacial Extractions
Makeup Service
Intensive Beauty Clinic
274 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1HP, United Kingdom
+44 7961 739374+44 7961 739374Call to bookHair Transplants
Electrolysis
Laser Hair Removal
IPL Hair Removal
Skyn Remedies
geddes salon, 42 Ladywell Rd, London SE13 7UZ, United Kingdom
+44 7958 434316+44 7958 434316Call to bookLED Light Therapy
Skin Tightening
Anti-Wrinkle Injections
Dermabrasion
Emma Coleman Skin Clinic Beckenham
131-133 High St, Beckenham BR3 1AG, United Kingdom
+44 20 8650 9595+44 20 8650 9595Call to bookLED Light Therapy
Mesotherapy
Skin Tightening
Acne Scar Treatment
Queen QT Beauty
64 Deptford High St, London SE8 4RT, United Kingdom
+44 7500 725278+44 7500 725278Call to bookDermaplaning
Facial
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
Lesley Leale-Green Skin & Laser Clinic
70 Dulwich Village, London SE21 7AJ, United Kingdom
+44 20 8299 2906+44 20 8299 2906Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Chemical Peel
Kiki Beauty Salon
274 Rosendale Rd, Norwood, London SE24 9DL, United Kingdom
+44 20 8674 9477+44 20 8674 9477Call to bookMen's Facial
Threading
Facial
Makeup Service
Nikki Bee Beauty
Studio 208, Anerley Works, 183a Anerley Rd, London SE20 8EF, United Kingdom
+44 7714 928804+44 7714 928804Call to bookThreading
Serenity Beauty & Wellbeing
Artichoke Pl, London SE5 8TS, United Kingdom
+44 7951 628779+44 7951 628779Call to bookThreading
Acne Facial
Facial
Facial Extractions
Kalomarsthetic - Beauty Salon
45 Denmark Hill, London SE5 8RS, United Kingdom
+44 7534 988427+44 7534 988427Call to bookMen's Facial
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Divine Beauty Therapy Academy
Knight House, Office 7, 2nd Floor, 140-142 High St, London SE20 7EU, United Kingdom
+44 7543 870678+44 7543 870678Call to bookThreading
Acne Facial
Bridal Makeup
Microdermabrasion
Rida Beauty
1 Thomas' Lane Greater London, England London SE6 4RQ
+44 7718 149777+44 7718 149777Call to bookMakeup Service
Threading
Waxing Queendom
135A, HOLDRON'S ARCADE, UNIT 26 Rye Ln, London SE15 4ST, United Kingdom
+44 7424 842019+44 7424 842019Call to bookFace Waxing
Men's Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Reshma's Beauty
26B Catford Hill, London SE6 4PX, United Kingdom
+44 7495 911346+44 7495 911346Call to bookHenna Tattoos
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Mothers Inc
124 Forest Hill Rd, London SE22 0RS, United Kingdom
+44 20 8693 4033+44 20 8693 4033Call to bookBody Scrub
Body Wrap
Sauna
Spa Package
You Deserve Beauty and Spa Juice
237 Lewisham Way, London, SE4 1UY, United Kingdom
+44 20 8694 5777+44 20 8694 5777Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Luxury Nails
99 High St, Beckenham BR3 1AG, United Kingdom
+44 20 8658 1744+44 20 8658 1744Call to bookFish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Jackie Brown Hair & Beauty
252 Norwood Rd, Norwood, London SE27 9AJ, United Kingdom
+44 20 8670 7188+44 20 8670 7188Call to bookBlow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
S.Spa London
95 Streatham Hill, London SW2 4UD, United Kingdom
+44 20 8674 7814+44 20 8674 7814Call to bookSauna
Spa Package
Infrared Sauna
Body Wrap
Chloe Beauty Academy
353 Norwood Rd, Norwood, London, SE27 9BQ, United Kingdom
+44 7501 168062+44 7501 168062Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Facial
Makeup Service
Agatha Brazilian Beauty
Loyd, Daysbrook Road - Belenoyd, London SW2 3TB, United Kingdom
+44 7915 225910+44 7915 225910Call to bookFace Waxing
Leg Waxing
Men's Waxing
Bikini Waxing
The Clipper and The Little Clipper
11-13 N Cross Rd, London SE22 9ET, United Kingdom
+44 20 8299 4467+44 20 8299 4467Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
AMBIENCE Laser Hair Removal |Hair |Beauty |Nails |Tanning
82 Sydenham Rd, London SE26 5JX, United Kingdom
+44 20 8778 6060+44 20 8778 6060Call to bookFace Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Sugaring
Back Waxing
Dulwich Laser Beauty Clinic
2a Lordship Ln, London, SE22 8HN, United Kingdom
+44 20 8299 0900+44 20 8299 0900Call to bookFace Waxing
Sugaring
Back Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
VEGA Clinic
17 Brownhill Rd, London SE6 2HG, United Kingdom
+44 20 8695 5980+44 20 8695 5980Call to bookFace Waxing
Back Waxing
Bikini Waxing
Full Body Waxing
Attractions
110 Brockley Rise, London SE23 1NH, United Kingdom
+44 20 8690 1177+44 20 8690 1177Call to bookHair Braiding
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Liliya Beauty
264 Lee High Rd, London SE13 5PH, United Kingdom
+44 20 8617 9515+44 20 8617 9515Call to bookFacial Extractions
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
De Lux Beauty
224 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1HE, United Kingdom
+44 7405 374799+44 7405 374799Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Timeless Beauty Salon
Station Approach, 1B Burnt Ash Hill, London SE12 0AB, United Kingdom
+44 20 8851 4494+44 20 8851 4494Call to bookThreading
Acne Facial
Facial
Facial Extractions
Dr Boo Beauty Emporium
22 N Cross Rd, London SE22 9EU, United Kingdom
+44 20 8693 4823+44 20 8693 4823Call to bookFacial
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
The Beauty Haven
52 Amott Rd, London SE15 4JD, United Kingdom
+44 20 7277 5917+44 20 7277 5917Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Ahsiek's Beauty
6 Deptford Broadway, London SE8 4PA, United Kingdom
+44 20 8305 6906+44 20 8305 6906Call to bookBalayage
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Children's Haircut
Queens Hair & beauty Peckham
189 Rye Ln, London SE15 4TP, United Kingdom
+44 20 7018 5930+44 20 7018 5930Call to bookBody Piercing
Ear Piercing
Nose Piercing
Gina’s Beauty Studio
2A Tannsfeld Rd, London SE26 5DF, United Kingdom
+44 7912 067207+44 7912 067207Call to bookFacial
Facial Extractions
Threading
Dermaplaning
Deptford Nails
116 Deptford High St, London SE8 4NS, United Kingdom
+44 20 8692 9727+44 20 8692 9727Call to bookFish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Ivi Salon
285 S Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6DP, United Kingdom
+44 20 8653 5758+44 20 8653 5758Call to bookThreading
Bridal Makeup
Facial
Makeup Service
Beauty Plus
30 Forest Hill Rd, London SE22 0RR, United Kingdom
+44 20 8299 0030+44 20 8299 0030Call to bookSpray Tanning
Marilyn Hair & Beauty Studio
503 New Cross Rd, London SE14 6TQ, United Kingdom
+44 20 8692 1758+44 20 8692 1758Call to bookWomen's Haircut
Balayage
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
LE CRISADORE
8 Brownhill Rd, London SE6 2EJ, United Kingdom
+44 20 8461 4686+44 20 8461 4686Call to bookMakeup Service
Men's Facial
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Balayage Hair & Beauty Salon
358 Lordship Ln, London, SE22 8LZ, United Kingdom
+44 20 3609 6699+44 20 3609 6699Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Hair Braiding
Hair Colouring
Mirlinda's Hair & Beauty Salon - Lewisham
197A Lewisham High St, London, SE13 6AA, United Kingdom
+44 20 3417 3733+44 20 3417 3733Call to bookDermaplaning
Threading
Facial
Makeup Service
Gossip Hair and Beauty
126 Burnt Ash Rd, London SE12 8PU, United Kingdom
+44 20 8318 0886+44 20 8318 0886Call to bookHair Weaves
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Dak'Sheens Hair & Beauty
Greening House, 122-124 Lee High Rd, London SE13 5PD, United Kingdom
+44 20 8852 7587+44 20 8852 7587Call to bookMen's Facial
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Head To Toe
8 Camberwell Church St, London SE5 8QU, United Kingdom
+44 20 7701 4229+44 20 7701 4229Call to bookThreading
Acne Facial
Bridal Makeup
Facial
Tressesbyiconicbeauty
386 Norwood Rd, Norwood, London SE27 9AA, United Kingdom
+44 20 3652 7694+44 20 3652 7694Call to bookMakeup Service
Crystal Nails
40 Westow Hill, London SE19 1RX, United Kingdom
+44 20 8670 3221+44 20 8670 3221Call to bookFish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Posh Nails & Beauty
11 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2TH, United Kingdom
+44 20 8671 8998+44 20 8671 8998Call to bookFish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Health and Beauty Clinic Lewisham
4 Loampit Hill, London, SE13 7SW, United Kingdom
+44 20 8469 8005+44 20 8469 8005Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Superdrug
93-95 Lordship Ln, London SE22 8HU, United Kingdom
+44 20 8693 3311+44 20 8693 3311Call to bookThreading
Acne Facial
Facial
Makeup Service
Polished Dulwich
53 N Cross Rd, London SE22 9ET, United Kingdom
+44 20 8299 1955+44 20 8299 1955Call to bookFish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
The Boutique Spa Beckenham
45 High St, Beckenham BR3 1AW, United Kingdom
+44 20 8650 3988+44 20 8650 3988Call to bookIPL Hair Removal
IPL Treatment
Electrolysis
Dermal Fillers
The Boss Look
212 Rye Ln, London SE15 4NL, United Kingdom
+44 20 7277 8161+44 20 7277 8161Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Threading
Makeup Service
Mayor Beauty Place
Unit 21 Sky Shopping City 137-139, Rye Ln, London SE15 4ST, United Kingdom
+44 7454 804251+44 7454 804251Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Chemical Peel
Superdrug
Unit 4, Butterfly Walk, Camberwell Green, London SE5 8RW, United Kingdom
+44 20 7358 6381+44 20 7358 6381Call to bookAcne Facial
Chemical Peel
Facial
Men's Facial
Bugatti Nails
99 Peckham High St, London, SE15 5RS, United Kingdom
+44 7459 623118+44 7459 623118Call to bookMen's Pedicure
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
MM NAIL SPA
198 Hither Green Ln, London, SE13 6QB, United Kingdom
+44 20 3952 5177+44 20 3952 5177Call to bookThreading
Facial
BLEU RIBBON HAIR & BEAUTY LOUNGE
683A Old Kent Rd, London, SE15 1JS, United Kingdom
+44 20 7117 9533+44 20 7117 9533Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Facial
Makeup Service
Threading
Day Spa
147 Lee Rd, Blackheath, London, SE3 9DJ, United Kingdom
+44 20 8297 2799+44 20 8297 2799Call to bookAcne Facial
Facial
Facial Extractions
Makeup Service
Top Master
32 Knights Hill, Norwood, London SE27 0HY, United Kingdom
+44 20 8761 2294+44 20 8761 2294Call to bookBlow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Bounce Hair and Beauty Salon
94 Forest Hill Rd, London SE22 0RS, United Kingdom
+44 20 8299 6558+44 20 8299 6558Call to bookThreading
Facial
Makeup Service
BEAUTY ZONE EYE LTD
86 Rye Ln, London SE15 4RZ, United Kingdom
+44 7960 064140+44 7960 064140Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Makeup Service
Threading
Dermaplaning
Muskaan Brow Bar
Molesworth St, London SE13 7EP, United Kingdom
+44 20 3602 4370+44 20 3602 4370Call to bookThreading
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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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Everyone has facial hair, but if you think yours is excessive or in the wrong place, then face waxing might be the solution. Waxing professionals can restore super smooth skin in as little as 5 minutes in Forest Hill.
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