[REVIEW] De Wax Haus - Laser Hair Removal

Ayeeee 

   

I've been itching to get some body hair removed.

Some time ago, I did some research on which salons to go to,

but I was still poor back then lol

Then, I became so determined in December 2018 and did research again.
I came up with several salons.

The (maybe) famous MUSEE Platinum was in my top list. WAS.

The promotions were attractive at least to me, so I contacted this salon.

They took days to reply. When they did, they were not able to answer my questions and KEPT insisting me to go to their salons for further inquiries. 

Oh, sure. Maybe they thought everyone lives within 1 km radius from their salons. haha.

MUSEE Platinum
Immediately out of the list.

There were a few other salons I came across, some are a bit far and located at places I'm not familiar with.

Then, I came across The L***S**** Clinic.

This clinic uses the latest hair removal machine known as the
Candela GentleMax Pro Laser.
The staff who texted me told me that it is more advanced than the typical IPL.

I was totally up for it.

One session costs RM 500 for Brazilian.

I scheduled my appointment.

I did not know why, but I was still searching for salons which offer laser hair removal treatment.

Then, I came across another salon known as the De Wax Haus. 

It has a promotion going on, from what I saw on their Instagram post.

Oh, what?

De Wax Haus offers Brazilian for RM 107?

The L***S**** Clinic offers the same for RM 500.

Me, being a typical Malaysian,

I canceled my appointment with The L***S**** Clinic. I know it was unprofessional to cancel a scheduled appointment, but I do not want to spend a lot for the same result. Imagine the price difference if I signed up any package.

I scheduled an appointment for laser underarms hair removal.

Every month for many years, I tweezed the hair out. 

On my early teen days, I used shavers, 

and in-between I used shaving cream. 

Then, I recalled how I tweezed hair at the Brazilian spots. I started doing it in mid 2017. 

To me, tweezing out is not painful since I'm used to it.

What is painful is how I have to bend all the way down to tweeze.

My neck hurts very much.

After thinking for a bit, I requested to have laser hair removal treatment for Brazilian too.

Upon reaching De Wax Haus, I was immediately greeted by a friendly staff at the counter. She served me a cute cup of tea and handed me a form to have my particulars filled in.

If my tea-tongue did not fail me, I believe it's chamomile tea.

Once the form and some brief Q&A were done, she asked me if I wanted to go to the ladies'. I did not, so I was all ready for the treatment. 

Another staff, who is my consultant guided me to a treatment room.

What I see upon entering

Here is a Mini Corner where I can put my belongings and clothes

The preparation corner?

The apparatus for laser type of treatment

I was given a mint robe to change into, as well as sanitary wipe.

A few minutes later, the consultant knocked and asked if I was ready.

Green light.

She came in, and we're good to begin.

I start to think that it's their SOP to brief the customers about the procedures, and it's a way to distract them from feeling nervous the first time. My consultant did an amazing job and she was really kind.

First thing first, get my hair removed.

I'll explain later on this.

Next, she applied cool gel using a spatula on the treatment area.

So cool, so nice.

And laser away~

Description of the sensation?

Imagine getting small section of skin pinched using finger nails.

Pinch hard, in a split second.
Or, imagine being electrocuted for that split second.
That kind of sensation.

There was a slight pain, but completely bearable.

Frankly, I wish the process would be over ASAP lol

The staff wiped off the gel after that, and applied moisturing lotion.

Total time for both underarms: 10 ~ 15 minutes

Then, it was time for Brazilian.

No photos lmao.

What's in front of the treatment bed

Since Brazilian spots are sensitive spots, there was more sensation especially at spots with fine hair. I think I flinched a few times.

 The total time for both underarms and Brazilian was about 45 minutes.

Christmas decoration

And out of the room I went.

The staff was nice to explain to me the packages they offer and suggested the payment plans when I asked.

I thought of signing up but I wanted to wait for payday lol

The staff understood and allowed me to make the payment whenever I'm ready.

That's great! I could tell that the staff is not a pushy or hard seller.

Tidbits on this small table are free ahahahha 

Inside De Wax Haus

Photography corners

Another small Christmas corner

My consultant reminded me it is best not to tweeze my hair at least 3 weeks prior to the treatment, as the laser targets the roots of hair. If I tweezed, there will be no root and the treatment may be ineffective.

Avoid these for 3 days:

1. No tight undies
2. No abrasive actions (eg. gym, swim, sex)
3. No sauna

Note:

1. Apply moisturising lotion on treated spots
2. Only shave to get rid of hair
3. Hair may fall on the 7th day.

Aye.

For note #3, I waited for the hair to fall but nothing happened lol. 

From the 1st to the 7th day, my hair was growing at a normal pace

and I shaved twice because the short hair irked me.

On the 9th day, I think, I noticed that the hair growth has slowed down.

Only on the 12th day, I tried pulling lightly my underarm hair.
Some hair fell effortlessly! I was amazed and it was interesting lol

Only fine to moderately medium hair fell, and thicker ones remain.

Rebate?

RM 2 rebate for customers who came using Grab, or show a picture of your car parked outside.

Free 1 hour parking for customer who came driving.

-vivian-