Neck waxing at Mesmerising Beauty comprehensively treats the back of the neck, from your natural hairline down to where your neck meets your shoulders. This includes the nape area where fine hair or thicker growth can extend beyond your desired hairline, creating an unkempt appearance. We target the entire back-of-neck region, removing unwanted hair that grows down from your hairline, stray hairs along the sides of your neck, and any peach fuzz that makes your neckline appear fuzzy or undefined. For clients with longer hair on the back of the neck, we carefully work around your natural hairline to create a clean, defined boundary without removing too much. The treatment is particularly effective for clients who wear their hair up frequently and want a polished neckline, those with visible neck hair that shows when wearing certain hairstyles or clothing, or anyone preparing for special occasions where a refined appearance matters. Our experienced therapists at our Gosforth salon assess your individual hair growth pattern and work with your natural hairline to achieve the most flattering, well-groomed results. This service focuses solely on the back and sides of the neck—it does not include facial hair removal, which is offered as separate threading or waxing services.

Neck waxing involves moderate discomfort that varies significantly based on individual pain tolerance, hair thickness, and the specific areas being treated. The back of the neck can have varying hair textures—some clients have fine, light hair that causes minimal discomfort, while others have coarser, darker hair that may produce more noticeable sensation during removal. Most clients describe the feeling as a quick, sharp pull that lasts only a few seconds before immediately subsiding. The nape area has relatively thin, sensitive skin, which can make the sensation more noticeable than waxing areas with thicker skin like legs or arms. At Mesmerising Beauty in Gosforth, we minimize discomfort by using premium waxes specifically formulated for sensitive skin areas. Our wax is warmed to an optimal, comfortable temperature—warm enough to be soothing and effective, but never uncomfortably hot. Our trained therapists employ professional techniques designed to work quickly and efficiently, reducing the overall time spent pulling hair and minimizing cumulative discomfort. First-time neck waxing clients often experience slightly more sensitivity as their skin adjusts to the treatment, but this typically decreases noticeably with regular appointments as hair becomes progressively finer and skin adapts to the process. We immediately apply a cooling, soothing gel after waxing to calm any redness, reduce sensitivity, and provide relief. The entire process takes just 15 minutes, so any discomfort is relatively brief and manageable for most clients. If you have particular concerns about pain or have especially sensitive skin, please mention this during your consultation so we can adjust our approach, technique, and products accordingly to ensure your maximum comfort.

A complete neck waxing appointment at Mesmerising Beauty takes approximately 15 minutes from start to finish. Your session begins with a brief 2-3 minute consultation where our experienced therapist assesses your skin type, examines your hair growth pattern, discusses your desired hairline definition, and identifies any areas of concern or sensitivity. We then spend about 2-3 minutes thoroughly cleansing the back and sides of your neck to remove oils, hair products, sunscreen, and any other substances that could interfere with proper wax adhesion and complete hair removal. The actual waxing process, including careful application of warm wax to the treatment areas and methodical removal, takes approximately 6-8 minutes. This is slightly longer than smaller facial areas because the neck requires more careful attention to achieve even, symmetrical results and avoid removing too much hair from the natural hairline. Following wax removal, we spend the final 2-3 minutes applying a soothing, cooling aftercare product to calm the skin, reduce any temporary redness or sensitivity, and provide comfort as your skin recovers from treatment. Despite being one of our slightly longer waxing services at 15 minutes, the appointment is still quick and convenient enough to fit into lunch breaks, shopping trips in Gosforth, or quick stops between errands. We never rush through your treatment or compromise on precision, quality, or your comfort. Our convenient High Street location in Gosforth makes it easy to schedule regular appointments, and many clients combine neck waxing with other services like facial waxing or eyebrow threading for a complete grooming session.

Proper preparation is essential for achieving the best neck waxing results and ensuring the most comfortable experience. First and most importantly, allow your neck hair to grow to at least 3-4mm in length—approximately 2-3 weeks of growth after shaving or your last waxing session. This length is crucial because it ensures the wax can effectively grip each hair shaft for complete removal from the root. If you've been regularly shaving your neck, you'll need to endure a period of visible hair growth, which can feel uncomfortable but is absolutely necessary for successful waxing. Avoid using any retinol products, AHA/BHA acids, or strong exfoliating treatments on your neck for 48-72 hours before your appointment, as these active ingredients make skin significantly more sensitive and prone to irritation during waxing. Come to your appointment with clean skin—wash your neck thoroughly and remove all hair products, sunscreen, moisturizers, and perfumes from the treatment area. If you have long hair, plan to wear it up or bring a hair tie so we can access your entire neckline easily. Avoid consuming excessive caffeine or alcohol for 4-6 hours before treatment if you're concerned about sensitivity, as both substances can increase blood flow and make skin more reactive. If possible, schedule your appointment when you're not menstruating, as hormonal fluctuations can heighten skin sensitivity. Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning beds for at least 24 hours before waxing—sunburned or sun-damaged skin should never be waxed. If you have active acne, rashes, skin infections, or any open wounds on your neck, please reschedule to avoid aggravating these conditions. Wear comfortable clothing with a loose, low neckline or bring a button-up shirt to change into after treatment to avoid irritating freshly waxed skin.

Proper aftercare following neck waxing is crucial for maintaining smooth, healthy, irritation-free skin and preventing complications. For the first 24 hours after treatment, avoid touching the waxed area with unwashed hands to prevent bacterial transfer that could lead to breakouts, folliculitis, or infection. Don't apply any fragranced products, heavy moisturizers, or perfumes directly to the waxed neck area for at least 6-8 hours—your pores need adequate time to close and your skin needs time to recover. Avoid taking hot showers or baths, and stay away from steam rooms, saunas, and vigorous exercise for 24 hours after waxing, as heat, moisture, and perspiration can cause significant irritation to freshly waxed skin and potentially trigger folliculitis or inflammation. Wear loose, breathable clothing with comfortable necklines that won't rub against or irritate the treated area—avoid tight collars, scarves, or turtlenecks for the first 24 hours. Stay completely out of direct sunlight and always apply broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher sun protection to your neck when going outdoors, as freshly waxed skin is dramatically more vulnerable to sun damage, burning, and developing hyperpigmentation or dark spots. Avoid swimming in chlorinated pools or ocean water for at least 24-48 hours, as both can cause substantial irritation. Don't use any exfoliating scrubs, loofahs, retinol products, or chemical peels on the waxed area for 48-72 hours. If you experience mild redness or sensitivity—which is completely normal—apply a cold compress or pure aloe vera gel to soothe the skin. Most redness subsides within 2-4 hours. After 48 hours, you can begin gently exfoliating the neck area 2-3 times weekly using a soft washcloth or gentle scrub to help prevent ingrown hairs. Keep your hair up and away from the waxed area for the first day to avoid irritation from hair products or friction.

For optimal neck waxing results, your hair should be at least 3-4mm in length—roughly the size of a grain of rice or approximately 2-3 weeks of natural growth after shaving or your previous waxing treatment. This minimum length is essential because it allows the wax to properly grip each individual hair shaft, ensuring complete removal from the follicle rather than breaking the hair at the surface level. Hair that's too short will likely break off during the waxing process instead of being pulled cleanly from the root, resulting in quicker regrowth, potential stubble, and significantly less smooth, long-lasting results. The back of the neck often has coarser, more resilient hair than facial areas, which means adequate length is even more important for successful removal. If your neck hair has grown longer than 6-7mm, we may carefully trim it to an optimal length before beginning the waxing process to reduce discomfort during removal and ensure even, consistent wax application across the entire treatment area. If you've been regularly shaving the back of your neck and are making the switch to waxing for the first time, you'll need to endure approximately 2-3 weeks of visible hair growth without using any hair removal methods. This waiting period can feel uncomfortable or embarrassing, especially if you frequently wear your hair up, but it's absolutely essential for achieving the best waxing results and establishing a successful long-term waxing maintenance routine. Between your regular scheduled waxing appointments, you must resist all temptation to shave, pluck, tweeze, or use depilatory creams on any stray hairs that appear, as these alternative removal methods severely disrupt your hair's natural growth cycle and will make subsequent waxing treatments considerably less effective and potentially more uncomfortable. Maintaining regular waxing appointments every 4-6 weeks helps keep all hair in a synchronized growth pattern, eventually leading to noticeably finer regrowth and progressively easier, more comfortable treatments over time.

For consistently smooth, clean, well-groomed neckline results, most clients benefit from scheduling neck waxing appointments every 4-6 weeks. Individual hair growth rates vary considerably based on multiple factors including genetics, hormonal influences, age, ethnicity, certain medications, and personal biology, so your optimal appointment frequency may differ from other clients. After your initial neck waxing treatment at Mesmerising Beauty in Gosforth, you'll typically begin noticing new hair regrowth appearing around week 3-4, though this new growth will be noticeably finer, softer, less dense, and less visible than the hair present before your first waxing treatment. Maintaining consistent, regular appointments every 4-6 weeks helps synchronize all your neck hair growth cycles, which eventually results in progressively sparser, finer regrowth that becomes significantly easier to manage with each successive treatment session. Some clients with naturally slower hair growth or finer hair texture find they can comfortably extend the time between appointments to 6-8 weeks after maintaining several months of consistent, regular treatments, while others with faster growth or coarser hair prefer scheduling appointments every 4 weeks for optimal maintenance and the smoothest results. It's absolutely crucial to avoid shaving, plucking, tweezing, threading, or using depilatory creams between your scheduled waxing appointments, as these alternative hair removal methods severely disrupt the synchronized growth cycle you've established and significantly reduce or completely eliminate the long-term benefits of regular professional waxing. If you have an important special event, wedding, professional photo session, or significant occasion approaching and want your neckline to look perfectly groomed, schedule your neck waxing appointment 2-3 days beforehand to ensure any temporary redness or sensitivity subsides completely while still providing smooth, polished, camera-ready results for your event. For clients who are completely new to neck waxing, we strongly recommend booking appointments consistently every 4 weeks for your first 3-4 sessions to establish a reliable maintenance routine, allow your skin to adapt to the process, and achieve optimal long-term results. At £10 for a 15-minute treatment, neck waxing is an affordable investment in your grooming routine.