Full Face Threading vs Waxing Cost: Which Saves Money? 2025
Full Face Threading vs Waxing Cost: Which Actually Saves Money?
I'll be honest—when someone asks me "Should I get full face threading or waxing?" they're usually thinking about price first.
And I get it. If you're doing this every 3-4 weeks, costs add up fast. Nobody wants to waste money on the wrong choice.
Here's what 25+ years of experience has taught me: Threading costs less upfront AND saves you money long-term. Not by a little bit—I'm talking hundreds of pounds difference over a year.
Let me show you the real numbers (not the marketing fluff), plus the hidden costs nobody tells you about.
Quick Price Comparison: Newcastle Reality
Here's what full face hair removal actually costs in Newcastle:
| Service | Threading (Mesmerising Beauty) | Waxing (Newcastle Average) | |---------|-------------------------------|---------------------------| | Full face session | £30 | £35-45 | | Individual areas | Eyebrows £10, Upper lip £5, Chin £5, Cheeks £5, Neck £8 | Eyebrows £12-15, Upper lip £8-12, Chin £8-12, Full face only | | Session time | 15-20 minutes | 30-45 minutes | | Results last | 3-4 weeks | 3-4 weeks | | Hidden costs | None | Aftercare products (£10-20), potential reaction treatment (£15-50) | | Yearly cost | £390 (13 sessions) | £455-585 + hidden costs | | 5-year cost | £1,950 | £2,275-2,925 + hidden costs |
Already seeing the difference? Let me break down what you're actually paying for.
Full Face Threading Cost Breakdown
At Mesmerising Beauty in Gosforth, full face threading is £30. Here's what that includes:
Areas covered:
- Eyebrows (shaped and cleaned)
- Upper lip
- Chin
- Cheeks (sideburns)
- Neck (if needed)
- Any stray hairs
What you get:
- 15-20 minutes expert threading
- Immediate smooth results
- Zero product cost (just cotton thread)
- No aftercare products needed
- Can wear makeup immediately (after 30 min)
Session frequency: Every 3-4 weeks Yearly sessions: 13-17 Yearly cost: £390-510
That's it. No hidden costs.
Full Face Waxing Cost Reality
Newcastle salons charge £35-45 for full face waxing. But that's just the service price.
What they don't advertise:
Pre-wax costs:
- Hair needs to be 5mm long (2+ weeks growth looking ungroomed)
- Some salons charge extra for brow shaping (£5-10 additional)
Post-wax costs you'll likely need:
- Soothing cream/gel: £8-15
- If reaction occurs: Cortisone cream £8-12
- If ingrown hairs develop: Exfoliating treatment £15-25
Time costs:
- 30-45 minute appointments (vs 15-20 for threading)
- Can't wear makeup for 4-6 hours
- 24-48 hour activity restrictions (no gym, hot showers, sun)
Real yearly cost:
- Service: £455-585 (13 sessions)
- Aftercare products: £50-100 yearly
- Total: £505-685 (and that's if nothing goes wrong)
The Hidden Cost Nobody Talks About: Reactions
Here's where waxing costs can explode:
Common wax reaction scenario:
- Get waxed: £40
- Skin reacts badly (redness, bumps, irritation)
- Buy cortisone cream: £10
- Buy gentle repair cream: £15
- Reaction doesn't improve—see doctor: £30+ (private GP)
- Prescription treatment: £10-20
- Total for that ONE session: £105-115
I've seen this happen. Client spends £40 on wax, ends up spending another £65-75 dealing with the reaction.
Threading reaction costs: Maybe £5 for aloe vera gel if you want it. That's rare.
Individual Area Pricing: Mix and Match Savings
Sometimes you don't need full face. Here's where threading's flexibility saves money:
Threading (à la carte):
- Eyebrows: £10
- Upper lip: £5
- Chin: £5
- Cheeks: £5
- Neck: £8
Example 1: Just eyebrows + upper lip = £15 Example 2: Eyebrows + chin = £15 Example 3: Upper lip + chin + cheeks = £15
Waxing (à la carte):
- Eyebrows: £12-15
- Upper lip: £8-12
- Chin: £8-12
- Full face only: £35-45 (can't mix and match cheaply)
The flexibility advantage: Threading lets you choose exactly what you need. Waxing usually forces you into "full face" pricing even if you only want 2-3 areas.
Real Cost Over Time: Let's Do the Actual Math
1 Year Cost Comparison:
Threading (monthly maintenance):
- 13 sessions × £30 = £390
- No aftercare needed = £0
- Total: £390
Waxing (monthly maintenance):
- 13 sessions × £40 (average) = £520
- Aftercare products = £50-80
- Total: £570-600
First year savings with threading: £180-210
5 Year Cost Comparison:
Threading:
- 65 sessions × £30 = £1,950
- Total: £1,950
Waxing:
- 65 sessions × £40 = £2,600
- Aftercare products = £250-400
- Total: £2,850-3,000
Five-year savings with threading: £900-1,050
That's almost a thousand pounds difference. Think about what else you could do with £900.
Value Per Minute: Efficiency Matters
Threading isn't just cheaper—it's faster.
Threading:
- £30 for 15-20 minutes
- £1.50-2 per minute
- Walk in, get threaded, walk out smooth
Waxing:
- £40 for 30-45 minutes (+ pre-treatment prep)
- £0.90-1.30 per minute
- Longer appointment, more restrictions
Time is money: Threading saves you 15-25 minutes per session. Over a year (13 sessions), that's 3-5 hours saved. Worth considering if you value your time.
When Threading Saves Even MORE Money
Scenario 1: Sensitive skin
- Waxing reactions cost £30-80 in treatment products
- Threading has minimal reaction risk
- Extra savings: £100-300 yearly
Scenario 2: You make mistakes at home
- Home waxing kit: £15-25
- Mess it up → need professional fix: £40+
- Threading: Don't even attempt at home, always professional
- Savings: £55-65 per mistake avoided
Scenario 3: You're on a budget
- Threading: Pay £30 when you can afford it
- Waxing: Higher price + aftercare costs = harder to budget
- Threading wins on flexibility
When Waxing MIGHT Save Money (Rare)
Let me be fair—there are limited cases where waxing could be cheaper:
Scenario: You have very slow hair growth (5-6 weeks between sessions) AND tough skin (zero reactions ever) AND find waxing for £25 or less
In this very specific case, fewer annual sessions might make waxing comparable in cost.
But realistically: Most people don't have all three factors. And even then, threading is only slightly more expensive with way less hassle.
Yogita's Professional Take on Value
After 25+ years in this business, here's my honest cost assessment:
Threading isn't just cheaper—it's better value.
£30 for full face threading at our Gosforth salon includes my 25+ years of expertise. You're not just paying for hair removal—you're paying for:
- Perfect eyebrow shaping that suits your face
- Gentle technique that minimizes discomfort
- Precision that catches every hair
- Zero skin damage or reactions
- Immediate results with no downtime
Waxing's "savings" are a myth when you account for:
- Aftercare product costs
- Reaction treatment costs
- Time wasted with restrictions
- Potential skin damage requiring treatment
Money-saving tips I tell clients:
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Book regular threading appointments (monthly) instead of waiting too long and needing extra cleanup work
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Start with full face (£30) to see what you actually need, then switch to à la carte if you only need specific areas
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Don't try DIY threading to save money—you'll mess it up and pay me £30+ to fix it anyway
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Factor in your time value—threading's 15-minute appointments mean less time away from work/life
The cheapest option is the one that works perfectly the first time, every time. That's threading.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does full face threading cost vs waxing?
A: Full face threading costs £30 at Mesmerising Beauty Gosforth. Newcastle waxing averages £35-45, but add £50-100 yearly for aftercare products. Annual threading cost: £390. Annual waxing cost: £505-685 including aftercare. Threading saves £115-295 per year.
Q: Is threading cheaper than waxing long-term?
A: Yes, threading is significantly cheaper long-term. Over 5 years, threading costs £1,950 total. Waxing costs £2,850-3,000 (including aftercare). Threading saves £900-1,050 over 5 years, plus avoids reaction treatment costs (£30-80 per reaction).
Q: Can I save money doing individual areas instead of full face?
A: Yes, threading lets you mix and match: eyebrows £10, upper lip £5, chin £5, cheeks £5, neck £8. If you only need eyebrows + upper lip (£15), you save £15 vs full face. Waxing forces you into full face pricing (£35-45) even for 2-3 areas.
Q: What hidden costs come with waxing?
A: Waxing hidden costs include: aftercare soothing products (£8-15), reaction treatment if needed (£30-80), longer appointments (30-45 min vs 15-20 min threading), makeup restrictions (4-6 hours), and activity restrictions (24-48 hours no gym/hot showers).
Q: How often do I need full face threading vs waxing?
A: Both last 3-4 weeks, requiring 13-17 yearly sessions. Same frequency, but threading costs £30/session (£390-510/year) while waxing costs £40-45/session plus aftercare (£570-685/year). No frequency savings with either method.
Q: Is £30 full face threading expensive?
A: £30 for full face threading is excellent value—that's £0.75-1 per minute for expert service covering all areas (eyebrows, upper lip, chin, cheeks, neck). Waxing costs £35-45 plus aftercare. Threading gives better results for less money with zero hidden costs.
Q: Do I need to buy products after threading?
A: No. Threading requires no aftercare products. Mild redness fades in 30 minutes naturally. If you want extra soothing, aloe vera gel (£5) is optional. Waxing typically requires soothing cream (£8-15) and potentially ingrown hair treatment (£15-25).
Q: How much does threading save compared to waxing?
A: First year savings: £180-210. Five-year savings: £900-1,050. If you have sensitive skin and avoid wax reaction costs (£30-80 per reaction), you save even more—potentially £1,200-1,500 over 5 years.
Q: Can I mix threading and waxing to save money?
A: Not recommended. Mixing methods doesn't save money and can cause confusion in hair growth cycles. Stick to one method for consistency. Threading is cheaper anyway, so switching to waxing for some areas increases costs unnecessarily.
Q: Is threading or waxing better value for money?
A: Threading offers better value: lower session cost (£30 vs £35-45), no aftercare costs, faster appointments (15-20 min vs 30-45 min), zero reaction risk, and works on all skin types. Waxing's only "advantage" is feeling like it might last longer (it doesn't—same 3-4 weeks).
Q: What's the cheapest way to remove full face hair?
A: Professional threading at £30 (Mesmerising Beauty Gosforth) is the cheapest safe, effective method. DIY methods (home wax kits £15-25, threading attempts) often fail and cost £40+ to professionally fix. Skip DIY experiments and go straight to professional threading.
Q: Do Newcastle threading prices vary a lot?
A: Yes. Newcastle full face threading ranges £25-45. At £30, Mesmerising Beauty offers mid-range pricing with 25+ years expertise—better value than budget options (often inexperienced) or premium options (no better quality for £45).
Book Value-Priced Full Face Threading in Gosforth
Get expert full face threading without overpaying. £30 covers everything with zero hidden costs.
What £30 includes:
- ✅ Full face (eyebrows, upper lip, chin, cheeks, neck)
- ✅ 25+ years expert shaping and technique
- ✅ 15-20 minute appointments
- ✅ Zero aftercare products needed
- ✅ No risk of reactions or extra costs
- ✅ Results last 3-4 weeks
Book your appointment:
- 📞 Call: 0191 285 5055
- 🌐 Book online: Mesmerising Beauty Gosforth
- 📍 Location: Mesmerising Beauty, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
Save £900-1,050 over 5 years compared to waxing. Smart beauty budgeting starts with choosing threading.
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Expert cost analysis by Yogita, threading specialist with 25+ years experience. Mesmerising Beauty, Gosforth, Newcastle.