To be honest, the prospect of ripping out my leg hairs by having someone pour hot wax over my skin is not something that particularly appealed. But, as summer drew closer, I decided to bite the bullet and give it a try.
The wax-experienced among my housemates made a few recommendations regarding beauty therapists, but when I saw their price lists I was tempted to call it off and resurrect the razor. The only person they knew of who didn’t charge a fortune was a girl who apparently “did a really good job, but took about three hours.” I’m definitely no expert, but three hours seems a little excessive.
However, moments before the razor returned from exile, a bit of internet research led to the discovery of 3D Hair and Beauty. Tucked away above the chocolate shops and photography studios of the Shambles, the hair salon is also home to Katie’s Health and Beauty.
Contrary to expectations, my waxing experience was not horrific, but instead very quick and painless. I have to admit to being a tiny bit nervous but Katie, the therapist, was really sweet and chatty and put me at my ease. The whole thing took no more than fifteen minutes. And it is this that allows Katie to charge so little – instead of dedicating an hour to each treatment, she is able to fit in several customers in a small space of time, and thus keep her prices down. The leg and bikini wax set me back only £23, and for transactions over £25 students are offered a 15% discount.
Waxing was a bit of an experiment and I expected to dismiss the experience as an expensive and painful one-off. But I was wrong. If you’re looking to have a wax I would definitely recommend visiting 3D Hair and Beauty. I think I might leave the razor to gather dust.