waxing in Galway

fruitbat

where is good for Bikini line?

fruitbat

Okay so I guess nowhere in Galway is recommended.

Maybe the best thing would be to make an appointment at Brazilia or Urban Wax for some weekend I am in Dublin?

HardyEustace

I've tried a few places in Galway
be a diva - awful, was in pain for a week afterwards
the place out in clarinbridge - really crap wax
marriot absolute spa - really useless wax as well

they're all really provincal and faff about with paper knickers etc. which means that its really just an extended bikini wax and not a particularly good one at that, I mean in fairness having got over my embarresment of brazilians at urban wax in Dublin where they're uber professional I don't need it re-introduced in Galway. You don't get a decent wax a-la urban wax. I've just given up looking and try and make it to urban wax each time I'm in Dublin

If anyone knows of a decent urban wax equivalent in Galway then please post here.

ptashka

ah sh***...

cuz i love my waxing too, but always found that galway is lacking good bikini waxing specialists

Creachadóir

I've gone to Koztellos a good few times for specialised waxing. No paper knickers problems. I've gone to other places in Galway too, and I've never felt like the waxers were shying away from the job at hand or in any way inept. I've gone to different girls in Koztellos and they all seem well able to do their job. Most of my friends have a particular place that they go for waxing and I' ve never heard of any of them say they'd any major problems.

ptashka

where is this koztellos place???

Creachadóir

Koztellos have two beauticians in the city, the one I use is in the Galway Shopping centre. But they have one on Foster st. too I think, and in Knocknacarra. They've a good few hairdressers around the city too, as well as Athlone.

HardyEustace

Koztellos, didn't go there but someone else did and they said IT WAS CRAP and the normal faffing around with the paper knickers.

C-J

best place to go is this tiny little beauticians in woodquay, its really old but the woman does the best bikini line wax ever for just 20euro and shes a sweetheart

Toto Wolfcastle

Is Bellissimo still open? Any good?

Creachadóir

Well, I went knickerless in Koztellos a few times and it was all as pain-free as the process can be. I thought they were very professional in there. I suppose it depends which beautician you go to, and I've gone to a few of them in there, so I guess you were just unlucky. I've been to that woman in woodquay too for an eyebrow shape and she was great for that, haven't tried her for anything else, but I'll agree she's lovely.

HardyEustace

Creachadóir wrote: »

Well, I went knickerless in Koztellos a few times and it was all as pain-free as the process can be. I thought they were very professional in there. I suppose it depends which beautician you go to, and I've gone to a few of them in there, so I guess you were just unlucky. I've been to that woman in woodquay too for an eyebrow shape and she was great for that, haven't tried her for anything else, but I'll agree she's lovely.

as I said, I didn't actually go there, it was someone else.

However very interesting you obviously got different people as she said
"Had a wax done at Koztellos.

Urban Wax it is not!!

Really bad, nothing much more than an extended normal wax and they HAD THE PAPER KNICKERS"

Who were the people that looked after you? Do you have their names? When did you last go there? Just wondering if the people that treated you are no longer working there.

Creachadóir

I actually don't know the names of the girls, but I went to a few of them last year. However, I haven't been there since Christmas so I can't even check the names. I'm sure that they're still there, they couldn't all have left. I never stuck with the same waxer, not cos they were bad, but because I never had any problem, and I never felt like returning bottomless to the same person. Maybe the process is different in Urban Wax, but all I can say is that it worked well for me and I was knickerless and not in pain and hairfree in a very quick manner. It was the Koztellos in the Galway shopping centre. Maybe times have changed!

gemini86

What is the name of that salon in Woodquay? thanks!:o

anncarol

The best has to be a new salon the powder room knocknacara next door to new look above michael mc loughlins pharmancy its the exact same wax as brazilia in dublin the beauty girl Laura did her training there it was fab never going any where else again !!

Madame Razz

If you use the search function on this you'll see that there have been a few threads on this topic before both in this forum and in the Ladies lounge with some good recommendations for specialist waxing places in Galway.

Hennybug

anncarol wrote: »

The best has to be a new salon the powder room knocknacara next door to new look above michael mc loughlins pharmancy its the exact same wax as brazilia in dublin the beauty girl Laura did her training there it was fab never going any where else again !!

Is this the girl that used to be in Wish? I was planning on going there before my hols

satcie101

Shelley's on Abbeygate street. I've been to loads of places. They are the best i have tried. Kostello's are crap to mediocre and Bellisimo is only slightly better.

nadiagalway

I get my Californian in Prestige beside eyre square supermacs. Rachael is the girls name! Quick and painless.costs 30!:)Highly recommend!

Niamh3

I found the most AMAZING place in Galway. Believe it or not its in the Quality Hotel in Galway. Theres a woman called Angela who has her own salon there and she has to be the best specialised waxer I have yet to meet. When I moved down from Dublin I found it impossible to get anyone that didnt try to kill me. Check her out I cant compliment her enough.

Cadiz

When I'm in Galway I go to Fiona in Elizabeth C on Abbeygate St.

It is literally painless - I don't know how she does it, but it is.

rubywoo

I went to Laura in The Powder Room in Knocknacarra on the recommendation of someone on this thread (apologies, can't remember the name:o) and she was AMAZING. I got a hollywood done for me 'olidays and she did a great job. I would highly recommend her and will definitely go back to her.

Ruby_Woo

Sure are a lot of newcomers in this thread...

kelly1939

Hey guys, I know this post is old but I have been living in galway for 8 years and could never find anywhere that did good waxing and by that I mean clean and both front and back hair taken off. But there is a salon in Barrys hairdressers on shop street its called the Beauty Rooms. The girl that does the waxing is so nice and explans exactly what she is goin do and what exactly you want off. paper knickers are optional and she can cover you with a towel if you like. the wax they use is for super sensitive skin and wasnt sore at all well as not sore as waxing can be. She does the back as well and you can go on all fours or just lie on your belly. It was good price to, I had a few things done with them there brazillian, half leg, underarm, eyebrows and tinting all for 60 euro and she painted my nails while the tint was on. :D:D:D

eveya

kelly1939 wrote: »

Hey guys, I know this post is old but I have been living in galway for 8 years and could never find anywhere that did good waxing and by that I mean clean and both front and back hair taken off. But there is a salon in Barrys hairdressers on shop street its called the Beauty Rooms. The girl that does the waxing is so nice and explans exactly what she is goin do and what exactly you want off. paper knickers are optional and she can cover you with a towel if you like. the wax they use is for super sensitive skin and wasnt sore at all well as not sore as waxing can be. She does the back as well and you can go on all fours or just lie on your belly. It was good price to, I had a few things done with them there brazillian, half leg, underarm, eyebrows and tinting all for 60 euro and she painted my nails while the tint was on. :D:D:D

I wouldn't touch the beauty rooms (place behind Barry's hair studio) anymore. The girl that worked there was very good, but the owner/manager is useless, totally unprofessional & so rude!! I'd say she's only been at it a few months & doesn't have a clue! It might have been ok before, I think it was re-opened under new management recently. Anyway I'd steer clear, she destroys nails & to be honest wouldn't trust her with waxing. If you're waxed wrong they can take the skin too!! ouch!! Happened to my mother's friend...not pretty.
Elysium was good for a brazillian, they give you disposable underwear and cover you up so you don't feel uncomfortable. It hurt but I think waxing has to, otherwise they don't get the root & it doesn't last as long. Only thing is it's a bit outside Galway. I just decided to get laser treatment in the end....so no more waxing

magentas

wow there's an awful lot of new members on this thread with only 1post to recommend the best wax in Galway...all for different places and all rave reviews:rolleyes:

I'm very "shy" about waxing and tried DIY at home (disaster!)
went for first bikini wax bout 2yrs ago before my hols. Always got hair done in Koztellos Galway SC so said I'd try their salon cos it was nearby before my hair app...don't know the girls name but she couldn't have made me feel more comfortable and at ease.

She was so chatty and friendly and I can't tell you how much that meant to a bikini wax virgin!!!

Went there few times then once to Elizabeth Cs as I was working and getting it done during lunch, felt very uncomfortable girl was very young and seemed so disinterested

For me the person doing the wax is most important and was very happy with Kozzies...must try lady in Woodquay sometime too

Gal44

Thinkin of going to Elysium in Moycullen for a Californian, any feedback?

dreababyluxe

First timer here, new to Galway and have wanted to get "down there" waxed for a long time but always chicken out. Does anyone have any up to date recommendations as this thread goes back quite a while. I'm living in Nnocknacarra, but anywhere around the general city area would do. And being a student I'm all for bargains too appreciate any help!

seriouslysweet

I'd disregard anyone as a first poster, it's only themselves! I swim a lot and my aunt recommended Elysium, unreal. I love it. But it is really expensive!

Stench Blossoms

Heaven Scent on St. Augustine Street use the hot peelable wax.

kateof

fruitbat wrote: »

Okay so I guess nowhere in Galway is recommended.

Maybe the best thing would be to make an appointment at Brazilia or Urban Wax for some weekend I am in Dublin?

I've used Sea Breeze in Oranmore for my waxing, and they are brilliant. I always go to a woman call Marcia, she is totally unphased, quick and fun. I recommend them if you're fussy or do I mean fuzzy!!??