Updated: Affordable Brazilian Waxing!

I have found a BETTER place for an affordable brazilian wax. One of my friends recommended Magic Beauty in Bellevue and that Dora did a wonderful job. I visited Sally's Nails back in January, Affordable Brazilian Waxes? and was pleased with the results, but not with the tiny and questionable cleanliness of the waxing room. Magic Beauty is a definite upgrade and I was completely happy!

The wax room is neat and clean with appropriate paper lining on the table. Dora advises to wear an old pair of thong underwear for the appointment. That I did not know and this is what happened. Like most estheticians, they are all up in your chuckie and will hold your girl bits if necessary to wax. Not the case here. She threaded a clean & new plastic bag from my bum to my chuckie to hold things apart. LOL! I had to stifle a giggle because no one had ever done this. So note, if you go, WEAR an old thong/g-string. SMH.

This is a full service salon as well and the pricing is comparable to small boutique salons. Relatively mid-rpice. I'm happy to have found a new place on the Eastside to have my brazilian done. I will definitely be back in a couple of weeks.

Magic Beauty
1803 132nd Ave NE Ste 2
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 558-1906


Cost: $30 Brazilian wax (cash or check only)

Would I recommend this place to a friend? Yes! I would have to choose this place over Sally's Nails for the hygenic atmosphere.

Affordable Brazilian Waxes?

In need of an affordable Brazilian wax around the Seattle area? I google'd exactly that plus Seattle, WA and several reviews were at a place in the University District called Sally's Nails. The reviews noted that a Brazilian cost only $20! I was definitely up for that because I've been bob'n and couldn't afford my usual spots. They are about $75 so if I can save $50+, then I'm all for it! Now, most of these smaller shops have questionable hygenic practices but I have been lucky *knock on wood*, to not have anything happen to me. When I got there, I remembered that I did come
here a few times to get my nails done while I was still in undergrad. The waxing room is small and "tidy" and the entire waxing was done in less than 10 minutes. She also did a better job than the other places I usually go to! She got all the hair off! I also got a mani & pedi for $30 which was good and cheap too! Including tip, I paid $60. Not even the price I would pay for one waxing!

Sally's Nails
4219 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

Cost: $20 Brazilian wax; $30 Mani & Pedi Combo

Would I recommend this place to a friend? Yes & no. Yes if you're bob'n and need a cheap waxing. No if you're very picky about cleanliness and no on the mani/pedi. I still have my fave place to go but if you're in the area and need a quick polish, stop in.

DIY Waxing! GiGi Sugar Bare Hair Removal System

I am all about DIY every now and then, but I'm more for pampering! If I can handle to do body maintenance at home, I want to be sure I'm using quality products that are effective. For example, my choice in home waxing. I have been using GiGi Sugar Bare Hair Removal System from Sally Beauty Supply for $15. This kit includes: the Sugar Bare microwaveable wax, After Wax Skin Concealer, Slow Grow lotion, Wax Off wax remover, Pre-Hon skin cleanser, cloth strips (for legs and brows/lips) and small/large applicators. I also purchased another pack of cloth strips for $10 for 100 strips.


Get your area and skin prepped. You can use the included cleanser or just use soap and water. Have a washcloth with one side damp to clean up any areas with residual wax, your applicators and strips. I use between 3-4 per leg. I don't wax my thighs either since I don't really have a lot of hair there, so I do from my knee to my ankle. Warm your wax - the consistency of the wax should be like honey. Every microwave is different, so use small increments of time, then check and stir.

I'm pretty much a pro now after SEVERAL past attempts. Haha! I just do it in my room on the floor. If you're a newbie, you may want to throw a towel under you.


Take the applicator and spread the wax in an even, thin coat in the direction your hair grows. Too much wax and your strip will not be able to effectively remove hair.


Place a strip down and rub in the direction the hair grows, ensuring that the area you've applied wax is covered


This is where a lot of people have issues! Pulling the strip off in the opposite direction. The key is to pull the strip as close to your leg as possible. Quick and close! There may be some residue and you can apply the strip a few more times to pick what was left.


Voila! Clean waxed leg! Lasts about 3-4 weeks for me and I love it! You can use the Wax Off to clean up any left on your skin. The Slow Grow lotion can be used to inhibit growth and if you happen to experience redness that lasts awhile, you can use the concealer.



I haven't tried this on my brows. I don't trust myself number one! I would probably end up with one eyebrow! I do not have much hair on my upper lip, but I did wax the fuzz once and this wax works. I have not done my own bikini wax in years and don't plan on trying this down there. Haha! Yes, you heard that right, Leilei used to do her own bikini waxes. Crazy, I know, but its so time consuming doing it on your own. I would rather pay someone $75 to make sure its all bare down there. :p