Whether it is your first ever wax or you are just looking for a new regular place in Newcastle upon Tyne, knowing what to expect makes the whole thing easier. Here is a practical guide covering prices, preparation, and the aftercare that keeps your skin calm and smooth for weeks.
Waxing prices at Jasmine Kaur Nails & Beauty
- Eyebrow wax: £5
- Lip and chin wax: £7
- Underarms: £8
- Bikini line: £12
- Half leg wax: £15
- Full leg wax: £22
All prices are published upfront, and treatments can be combined in one appointment. An eyebrow and lip wax together, for example, is £12 and takes only a few minutes.
How long does waxing last?
Most people stay smooth for three to four weeks, and hair grows back finer and sparser with regular waxing because the hair is removed from the root. Compare that with shaving stubble by day two and it is easy to see why people switch.
How to prepare for your wax
- Let the hair grow. Around half a centimetre (roughly two to three weeks of growth) is ideal. Too short and the wax cannot grip.
- Exfoliate gently the day before. It lifts dead skin and helps prevent ingrown hairs.
- Arrive with clean, product-free skin. Skip moisturiser and fake tan on the area that day.
- Avoid sunbathing or sunbeds for 24 hours before. Waxing sun-exposed skin is far more uncomfortable.
- Time it around your cycle if you can. Skin is more sensitive in the days before a period.
Does it hurt?
Honestly: the first time stings for a second, then it is fine. A good technician works quickly, holds the skin taut and uses proper technique, which makes an enormous difference. Most regulars describe it as a quick flick rather than pain, and the more regularly you wax, the easier it gets as the hair weakens.
Aftercare: the part everyone skips
For 24 to 48 hours after your wax:
- Avoid hot baths, saunas, steam rooms and intense workouts (heat and sweat irritate open follicles)
- Skip perfumed products, fake tan and sunbathing on the area
- Wear loose clothing over freshly waxed skin
- From day three, exfoliate gently a couple of times a week and moisturise daily to prevent ingrown hairs
Why book with an independent technician in Newcastle?
One-to-one appointments mean privacy, no waiting room, and no feeling rushed, which matters a lot for waxing. You get the same person every time, who knows your skin and how it reacts. And because nails, facials and massage are all offered too, you can pair a wax with a gel polish or a facial in a single visit.
Book your wax
Message by Instagram DM or WhatsApp with the treatment and your preferred time. See the full price list for everything on offer. Serving Newcastle upon Tyne and surrounding areas including Gosforth, Jesmond, Heaton and Gateshead.