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'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.

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.

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

Facial care centers, waxing studio, nail spas, massage centers, eyelash studio... Did you ever wish…read moreto have the services that those beauty centers offer all in one place? Then, Karei Facial Care and Wellness Hub is the answer to your problem. As its name implies, it is a wellness hub so it offers all beauty concerns of its customers, except haircut, styling and treatment. Now, you can have your nails done, get a massage and a facial, and have your body waxed without having to make several appointments and visiting a number of places. Karei may be the oldest beauty or spa service in the Blue Wave area, but it managed to hold its ground. It does not have a very cute and cozy design like other spas, but it has maintained its status of having the biggest unit among all beauty centers in the Blue Wave area. Likewise, I wouldn't say their services are more special than its competitors have to offer, but the idea of having to sit in one place while people pamper you from head to foot is a great advantage.

I wanted to get my eyebrows threaded because I had been tweezing them myself since I'd been in…read moreManila. They don't thread like they do it in America with thread in their mouth and both hands. They do it with 2 hands holding the thread, this is a way that anyone can do on themselves with no help. I wanted to get my eyebrows and lip done. The lady wouldn't do my eyebrows because she said there was nothing to shape (since I'd been tweezing them myself at home) even though I can see some very thin hairs that could have been threaded. She'd just done my lip. I wouldn't come back here because I know how to thread with 2 hands. I get my eyebrows and lip threaded to have someone thread my hair using the mouth method because it's more precise and quick.

very accomodating staffs, their hot waxing ingredients are organic and smells very good. Painless…read moreunderarm hot waxing.

Cute and clean. These two words best describe Oppa Nail Spa, the latest nail salon to open in the…read moreMarquinton Blue Wave area. Upon entering the place, I was greeted by the soft, relaxing tones of their pink-gray-white color palette. Then, I found the prices of their services neatly written on a chalkboard conveniently placed just above the counter. Also, adding to the prettiness of the interior were chic frames hanging on a wall. If you do not find those things attractive enough, I tell you: Just sitting on their chairs was a treat in itself. Both pretty and functional, the chairs looked like the throne of a princess and had a pull-out cabinet with what looked like a built-in basin for foot soaking. The mani-pedi area was elevated and I was asked to leave my slippers on the lower level so that the elevated flooring could remain clean. The waxing rooms, I noticed, had their own mini-aircon. Finally, all their polishes and implements were organized in their respective cabinets. I've visited the place twice and have tried their waxing and pedicure services. For the waxing, I have to say they were very detailed and careful. Unlike my experience in other spas or nail/waxing salons, I almost did not feel any pain when they waxed my eyebrows. I found the same attention to detail when they did my pedicure. An added perk to my pedicure experience was being asked to choose the scent of foot scrub and mask. With the services I've tried, I could say Oppa Nail Spa is worth coming back to. But, if I could suggest any improvement, I wish they could add packages for manicure and pedicure where the customer could save even just a small price for getting both. As it is, they only have packages for waxing.

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 :)