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.

1st time doing a body scrub and oh wow. The libag that came out was funny LoL. Overall, place was…read moreclean with friendly staff, very helpful with all my questions and the masseuse due knows what she's doing. Gentle yet hard to the touch. The vibe was 8/10. I will definitely come back

Had my 2nd ever back wax here. Since it's so much cheaper here I decided to do it abroad since it…read morecost so much in the States. Clean facility , very nice people, and great prices. I hope this review attracts foreigners because it truly was a good experience. My back wax was like $10. And I left a fat tip because that's cheap. Don't be stingy as a foreigner , we all know how costly this is back home. Leave a fat tip As for the wax it was all nerves for me. I just watch YouTube vids and was on my phone to distract me. Very private, and professional. Give em a visit Beauty is Pain, and this was easy.

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.

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'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 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!

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.

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 :)

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!

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