By Mesmerising Beauty Team
Gosforth salon
Mesmerising Beauty is one salon at 77 High Street, Gosforth, NE3 4AA. Use the live treatment list before booking because service details, prices, and durations can change.
What Body Waxing Offers
Smoothness that lasts until regrowth: Body waxing removes hair from the root, so there's no cut hair left at the skin's surface. You stay smooth until new hair grows all the way back through - which most people find gives them weeks between sessions rather than shaving's cycle of stubble within days. Exactly how long varies from person to person, and a good salon won't promise you a fixed number.
No stubble phase: Because regrown hair comes through with its natural tapered tip rather than a blunt razor-cut end, there's no prickly stubble stage - regrowth appears gradually and feels soft.
Freedom from daily upkeep: One appointment covers you for weeks. Compared with shaving several body areas every few days, the total time you spend on hair removal drops enormously - most clients tell us this is the benefit they'd least like to give up.
A professional finish: A trained therapist can reach areas you can't easily manage yourself (back, shoulders, the backs of legs) and works systematically so the result is even and complete.
No blades involved: Waxing carries no risk of the nicks and razor cuts that come with running a blade over large areas of skin.
One thing we won't claim: that waxing is "good for your skin" or improves it. Waxing is a hair removal treatment, not a skincare treatment. The wax does lift away some surface dead skin cells as it works - which is simply part of the process - but any claims beyond that belong to marketing, not honest advice.
Professional Standards and Hygiene
The quality of a body wax depends heavily on where you have it done. Here's what proper professional standards look like:
Hygiene: Fresh wax for each client, single-use applicators with no double-dipping, sanitised treatment beds, and a clean private room.
Products: Professional-grade waxes are chosen to suit different body areas and hair types, with temperature always tested before application.
Technique: A trained therapist applies and removes wax correctly, supports the skin during removal, and works efficiently so the treatment takes no longer than it needs to.
Any reputable salon will happily answer questions about its hygiene practices before you book - and you should ask.
Things to Consider Before You Book
Discomfort: Waxing does involve a sharp sting as each strip is removed. Sensitivity varies by body area and by person - arms and legs are generally easier, underarms and intimate areas more sensitive. The sensation is brief, and many regular clients say appointments feel easier once they know what to expect.
Cost: Professional waxing costs more per session than a razor. We don't publish prices in articles because they change - check the current price list for up-to-date treatment prices.
Planning: Hair needs to be roughly the length of a grain of rice for wax to grip it properly, so appointments need spacing out and you can't wax on a whim.
Health considerations: Waxing isn't right for everyone at every time. Always tell your therapist about any medication you take, any skin conditions, or anything else that might be relevant - some medications and conditions mean waxing should be postponed or avoided. If you're unsure whether waxing is suitable for you, check with your GP or pharmacist first; a responsible salon will always support you in doing that rather than talk you past it. If you're pregnant, mention it when booking so your comfort can be properly accommodated, and raise any questions with your midwife.
Patch tests: If you have sensitive skin or haven't waxed before, ask about a patch test - it's a sensible precaution any professional salon will accommodate.
What a Full Body Wax Involves
A comprehensive full body wax typically covers:
- Arms (half or full)
- Legs (half or full)
- Underarms
- Back and shoulders (if desired)
- Chest and stomach (if desired)
- Intimate areas (bikini line, Brazilian, or Hollywood as preferred)
The appointment length depends on which areas you choose and your hair density - allow a generous block of time for a genuinely full body treatment, and your salon will give you an accurate estimate when you book.
Immediately afterwards, some redness is normal and typically settles within hours to a day. For the first 24-48 hours, standard aftercare applies: avoid hot baths, saunas, intense exercise, sun exposure, and tight clothing while your skin settles. After that, gentle exfoliation and daily moisturising are the usual routine between appointments.
Who Tends to Choose Body Waxing
- Swimmers and athletes: Many prefer smooth skin for sport and like that one appointment covers weeks of training
- People tired of the shaving cycle: Anyone fed up with stubble every other day
- Those with hard-to-reach areas: Backs and shoulders are far easier for a professional to do well
- Busy people: The time saved over months of daily shaving adds up substantially
- Anyone who wants a consistent, professional finish: Smoothness that doesn't depend on how steady your hand was in the shower
Ultimately, "is it good?" comes down to "is it good for you?" - and that's a decision about your priorities, budget, and comfort, which you're best placed to make with honest information.
Experience Professional Body Waxing at Mesmerising Beauty
Mesmerising Beauty serves clients from one salon at 77 High Street, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4AA.
For current treatment prices, appointment times, and availability, use the live booking route: