A woman melting a pot of hot wax for a treatment.
Photograph:Ivan
Photograph:Ivan

The 7 best waxing spots in NYC in 2024

Where to go to get a professional and painless wax in New York City

Maya Skidmore
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Getting waxed is never a good time, no matter what region (nether, or otherwise) is involved. But if you want to be hair-free longterm, it’s one of the most effective ways to get there. 

If you're looking for the best places to get waxed in New York City, we see you, and we hear you. That's why we've gone ahead and put together a list of these fast, convenient and quality salons and spas who each offer excellent waxing services for every kind of hairy need.

Whether it's bikini, brow, back, underarms or face, these skilled NYC technicians do everything they can to provide the least-painful waxing possible. You're welcome, in advance. 

Once you’ve endured this necessary evil, you’ll feel fresh and ready to hit the town, whether it be on one of New York's best beaches, on a pumping dance floor, or even, on a romantic date.

Want more primping and pampering in NYC? Head to one of the city's dreamiest day spas, and then get a luxurious couple's massage. You're worth it.

The best places to get waxed in NYC

  • Health and beauty
  • Beauty salons
  • Soho
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Owner Shobha Tummala spent much of her childhood learning decades-old beauty techniques from her grandparents in India. Those practices influence the salon’s offerings, which are grounded in personalization and the use of natural ingredients. With salons in Brooklyn, SoHo and the Upper West Side, you're able to get smooth, no matter where your day takes you in the city.

  • Health and beauty
  • Spas
  • Midtown East

Sugaring NYC have a presence in pretty much every corner of this city, and it's for a reason. As evidenced by its tasty name, Sugaring NYC uses sugar as its distinguishing core. This stripless process involves spreading an organic sugar paste (sugar, water, lemon juice and a secret ingredient) across the hair and swiftly removing it. The sugaring technique is among the least painful hair removal methods, and the paste is only heated slightly past room temperature–so burns are never a risk. You can visit Sugaring NYC at multiple locations across the city, from Park Slope to Astoria.

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  • Health and beauty
  • Spas
  • Greenwich Village

At Haven, you can choose between vitamin E–infused gourmet wax, basic honey wax or stripless hard wax, which binds to hair instead of skin for a less painful session. Top off your treatment with the Peach Smoothie, a treatment that banishes ingrown hairs along the bikini line with an exfoliating scrub and acid peel. Bonus: if your waxing session is part of a full day of pampering, the plush lounge area is a cozy place to kick back before and after your treatment.

  • Health and beauty
  • Spas
  • Upper West Side
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A pool party, a hot date—events tend to pop up when you are least expecting them. With multiple locations throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, it’s easy to find a spot close by. Technicians use 100 percent natural beeswax that’s gentle on the skin, and apply a prewax oil to ensure a smooth finish.

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  • Health and beauty
  • Spas
  • Civic Center

Bliss’s proprietary “poetic stripless wax” leads to a near-painless experience. The aromatherapy-based hair remover is used at a low temperature, which helps mellow the sting. Each appointment concludes with the application of a waxing oil that calms any redness. Plus, with every service, you have access to the spa’s luxe showers and locker rooms. That's glam.

  • Health and beauty
  • Spas
  • Midtown East

More often than not, Hibba offers amazing deals on waxing multi-packs. While other areas call for waxing, it’s strictly threading for eyebrows. This spa also offers facials and producs like Body by Hibba ingrown relief cloths. Located at 448 West Broadway, Hibba has been making you look fresher for over 20 years. Basically, your brows are in good hands. 

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  • Health and beauty
  • Spas
  • Murray Hill
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Each Uni K location has an in-house lab with techs who prepare a new warming pot for every customer. Leftover wax gets thrown out, as do any spatulas and applicators used during your appointment, meaning there’s never a fear of double-dipping. The elastic formula is also removed sans strips for less pulling on the skin. You can find them in Brooklyn Heights and the Upper East Side.

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