Central
2815 6600
Essie polishes, comfy velvet chairs, café treats and peaceful surroundings make this a perfect spot to have a relaxing mani-pedi. The process is methodical but the lasting results are worth the wait!
Central
2845 0886
http://www.browhaus.com.hk
A one-stop brow and lash grooming salon for threading, tweezing, colour, extensions, curling and more.
Central
2825 4800
The Mandarin is classic, old-school Hong Kong style, but its new spa is state of the art. The loyal staff has received months of new training in anticipation of the Mandarin’s grand reopening. Many an in-the-know local has frequented this spa for years, and there is a reason why. The team at the Mandarin has some of the best and dare we say slightly less painful techniques. We see them for eyebrow threading and bikini waxing, and you should too.
4-6 On Lan Street
Central
2868 9100
http://www.nudewaxing.com.hk/
Tucked away on On Lan street in perfect proximity to the city’s shoe shopping spots is the lovely little Nude – Beatuique of Waxing. Their scented strawberry wax, kind technicians and expert technique make Brazilians a breeze and their spray tanning is said to be the most natural bronze glow in the city. All that’s left to do is buy a new bikini!
1 Harbour Road
Wan Chai
2584 7688
http://www.plateau.com.hk
Request the “hot wax” with expert waxers Gaya, Vivian or Winnie for an almost “ouch-less” bikini wax experience. Paraffin, coconut oil and palm kernels considerably reduce the sensitivity. You can save the tequila shots for after instead of before!
38 D’Aguilar Street
Central
9835 0284
She’s fast. She’s funny. She’ll roll you on your tummy! Rozali is one of HK’s best waxers, aestheticians and storytellers. Arrive feeling bored and bedraggled, and emerge boundless and beautiful!
Lan Kwai Fong, Central
2526 6918
http://www.senseoftouch.com.hk
Focus your attention on a gossip mag and let Sense of Touch’s expert aestheticians get down to business with their as-painless-as-you-can-get Haute Wax treatment, using a special wax formula that shrink-wraps the hair, making the procedure a lot faster and less painful. You’ll be beach ready by the time you finish getting caught up on who was canoodling with whom!
Central
2845 0838
http://www.strip.com.hk
STRIP: Ministry of Waxing, the globally acclaimed waxing institution has opened its doors in Hong Kong and guarantees you’ll be set for Sao Paolo in 15 minutes flat. Already making waves in Singapore, London, and New York, STRIP brings its famous Berry Chocolate Wax and almost pain free technique to HK’s bikini babes (and boys!), with unique methods and mantras to calm even the most fearful Brazilian virgins.
Central
2858 0095
Kick back and give your tootsies a little treat at the cosy spot. You can catch up on all your celebrity gossip with the colourful selection of magazines while getting pampered. Bliss.
73 Wyndham Street
Central
2530 0610
http://www.feelgoodfactor.com.hk
And this little piggy… went all the way to Feel Good Factor! Cheery colours and pretty accents as well as a very professional staff make this one of our go to places for the bi-weekly mani and pedi. Prices are not sky high and they always have the latest OPI colors. We have also heard they are adding air brush tanning… while we haven’t tried it yet, we will report back and let you know how it goes. Appointments are recommended and seating is arranged so it’s a fun place to go with a girlfriend or a group.