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!

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 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.

Visited this establishment 3 times in 7 days and will say every single visit was well worth it…read more The team here provided me the best deep tissue massage I have EVER gotten. Next time I visit BGC I'll definitely stop by here again!

Of all the waxing salons that I've visited, this one has got to be on the top part of the list…read more First of all, their staff is very warm, welcoming and friendly! While they do magic on removing hair anywhere in your body, they would talk to you, ask you some fancy questions, and even ask you on your hair-removal regimen and give you advice to enhance it! Secondly, their wax is very unique. They don't use the traditional hot wax and paper ripping, they use cold sugar that feels like clay sticking on to your skin. In my opinion, it's a little bit more painful than the wax papers, but it's more effective. Don't worry, you'll get used to the pain once the first rip dawns on you. Lastly, you'll feel at home in their private, clean and comfy waxing rooms. Lay down and lay-bare! Tip: don't ever lose your discount/membership card, because during your succeeding visits, you'll pay for a discounted price in most of their services.

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.

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 got to try Nail-A-Holics for the first time out of sheer coincidence -- my go-to nail spa in SM…read moreHypermart happened to be full but I needed a pedicure so I was forced to head over to the closest nail spa within the vicinity, which just so happened to be Nail-A-Holics. The interior of the place is very enticing with its sea green and tan tones. The receptionist and the nail technicians were professional and polite. The atmosphere was generally relaxing with no loud music blaring through the speakers. Customers also get to sit on soft, low couches which if you're not careful, may lead you to fall asleep during the massage part of the service. :) Nail-A-Holics also offers a vast selection of nail polish brands and colors to choose from. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and I wouldn't hesitate to come back.

Since the MOA branch is not listed on Yelp, I am putting my review here. The employees were nice…read moreand efficient. It is only four stars because the white covering on the couches were, of course, obviously stained, and the room was too small.