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A Beginner’s Guide to Male Waxing
2015 and still a wax virgin?
Once a bit of a taboo, waxing is now as everyday as going to the barbers and I believe the demand
for male grooming services is only going one way. Luckily, there are a few therapists out there who
understand that men don’t want to visit ladies beauty salons, they want a place to call their own,
designed exclusively for men and where their particular grooming needs are truly understood.
If you’re one of those men who’ve been procrastinating over booking that first appointment,
here’s what you need to know.
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Choosing a Male Waxing Specialist
I’ve been trying to get guys talking about waxing for over nine years, yet, creating such a culture
change has at times been a bit like turning an oil rig - everyone’s doing it, but no-one actually talks
about it.
Whilst this is now changing and men are being more open about their waxing habits, we realise
you might not been keen to strike up a conversation at the bar along the lines of “where can I get
a good nostril wax around here?”
So you need to look at client reviews. A good grooming studio’s website will always have a list of
testimonials which should include those from the last month or so. If you need more convincing or
you’re not sure whether the testimonials are genuine, check out their listing on a reputable
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