![]() Man 1: It was the worst experience of my life. ![]() I wanted to please her and didn’t realize how much it’d hurt. I wondered if she’d like all bare so I asked and she said yes. I was not really hairy because I’d shave and clean it a bit. Man 3: My girlfriend told me she loved that I was groomed down there. I figured it’d be interesting to try a wax and didn’t think too much about the balls, more just the other areas. I’d get rashes down there from razor burn. Man 2: I was always shaving my whole area because I like more of a groomed look, but I wasn’t getting the look I wanted. ![]() Somehow that joke turned into a dare and I ended up going to get it done to prove her wrong. Man 1: I was joking with my girlfriend about how waxing doesn’t seem that painful because she always complained about her Brazilian wax and waxing her legs and stuff. Waxing the balls isn’t super common among men (to be honest) but for those who may be tempted to try it out, listen to these three brave, brave men’s advice on what exactly to expect. Want more of Shoppist’s summer guides? Click here for our roundup of the best spray tans in Philly.Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play And the oils they slather on post-wax help eliminate redness.ġ611 Walnut Street, 3rd floor, Rittenhouse, 21. They often use blue wax (it depends on what you’re getting waxed), which is typically less painful than traditional wax. ![]() Not sure exactly what sort of wax you want? The website of this Rittenhouse spa provides a handy illustrated guide to every type of wax you can imagine. Look out for a Bala Cynwyd location soon. (In Philly, technician Cat is a fan favorite.) First-timers get half-off, and - secret tip! - if you book your reservation online, your first service is totally complimentary. You’ll get one of the most painless waxes you’ve ever had at the three local outposts of this national chain. Anthony is extremely thorough, and gives smart, spot-on upkeep tips. And for women who don’t mind having a guy wield the wax, schedule an appointment with Anthony on a Wednesday or Thursday and get a Brazilian for only $30 (regularly $42).ġ732 Chestnut Street, 2nd floor, Rittenhouse (within Jason Matthew Salon & Spa), 26. And thanks to their renowned skin experts, it’s also one of the few places we’d trust to do a lip wax, too.ġ601 Walnut Street, 3rd floor, Rittenhouse, 21.įor guys who want to trim up without having to venture into a female-centric spa (we get it), this is the top spot for manscaping. The services are quick, precise and well-priced ($30 for a bikini wax $50 for Brazilian). The estheticians here make an awkward bikini wax feel more like a spa appointment. Tip: If you go for Brazilians, sign up for the package of five treatments ($275) it’ll save you $50. This place has a spot in the little black books of our most beauty-savvy editors. You’re in and out in ten minutes, with just enough small talk (the whole bikini waxing process is uncomfortable enough without having to schmooze) and a pretty, super-professional atmosphere. I can’t promise that it won’t be painful, but it’ll be thorough, quick, and as comfortable as possible (read: less small talk, more expert efficiency). But if you’ve gotta get it done, you’re best getting it done at one of these spots. They’re painful and, even worse, inexplicably awkward. In the grand list of things we do in the name of beauty and self-maintenance, bikini waxes are down at the very bottom of the list.
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