Ministry of Waxing

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Welcome to Ministry of Waxing’s Tumblr, we’re the London Waxperts and this is our home online.

Here we’ll be talking about our products, our salons, our treatments and aftercare, our staff trainer Chloe will be answering all your beauty questions

SALON - FLORAL STREET Tucked away on Floral Street, right around the corner from Covent Garden tube station is our stylish Covent Garden branch. With its vibrant carnival theme, wonderful, open reception area and labyrinthine passages that lead to our cosy salon treatment rooms, Floral Street is the temple at which our fur free congregation worship. Given that we’re situated right in the heart of Covent Garden, we’re not the only reason you should visit. Wander round the buzzing piazza, grab yourself a cocktail in Light Bar, try the dresses in Betsey Johnson and grab a bite to eat in one of the hundreds of restaurants (maybe even pop into Coco De Mer if the fancy takes you). Don’t just come to see us, make a day of it. Our Floral Street branch is open:Monday – 10am – 8pmTuesday – 10am – 8pmWednesday – 10am – 8pmThursday – 10am – 9pmFriday -10am – 8pmSaturday – 10am – 7pmSunday – Noon – 6pm (Spring and Summer)MAP The closest tube station is Covent Garden. Pay us a visit, say hello to our Waxperts, admire the decor and feel at home as we go to work. We’ll see you soon!Foursquare location: https://foursquare.com/v/ministry-of-waxing/4c9dfdcd2fb1a143ab96e540
SALON - FLORAL STREET

Tucked away on Floral Street, right around the corner from Covent Garden tube station is our stylish Covent Garden branch. With its vibrant carnival theme, wonderful, open reception area and labyrinthine passages that lead to our cosy salon treatment rooms, Floral Street is the temple at which our fur free congregation worship. 

Given that we’re situated right in the heart of Covent Garden, we’re not the only reason you should visit. Wander round the buzzing piazza, grab yourself a cocktail in Light Bar, try the dresses in Betsey Johnson and grab a bite to eat in one of the hundreds of restaurants (maybe even pop into Coco De Mer if the fancy takes you). Don’t just come to see us, make a day of it. 

Our Floral Street branch is open:

Monday – 10am – 8pm
Tuesday – 10am – 8pm
Wednesday – 10am – 8pm
Thursday – 10am – 9pm
Friday -10am – 8pm
Saturday – 10am – 7pm
Sunday – Noon – 6pm (Spring and Summer)


MAP

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The closest tube station is Covent Garden. Pay us a visit, say hello to our Waxperts, admire the decor and feel at home as we go to work. We’ll see you soon!

Foursquare location: https://foursquare.com/v/ministry-of-waxing/4c9dfdcd2fb1a143ab96e540

What happened when Singapore came to London When Cynthia Chua created Ministry of Waxing over ten years ago, waxing in her native Singapore was a bit ‘behind the times’. Poor standards of hygiene, a lack of understanding in pain prevention and little to no aftercare all contributed to making Singapore a pretty awful place to be tidied up. Then Cynthia came along. She pioneered virtually pain-free waxing and locally unheard of standards of hygiene that revolutionized waxing for Singaporeans. But she didn’t want to stop there. Since then, Ministry of Waxing has become a worldwide institution. We have 34 salons in 10 countries and have been responsible for over 2,000,000 pruned bushes and 500,000 IPL procedures.   In our London salons at Floral St and South Molton St, we adhere to the same ethos Cynthia laid down back in Singapore a decade or more ago; we always want to be the best. Our Waxperts are trained to her high standards, meaning our hygiene is beyond reproach – no double dipping, sealed wax pack for each individual customer – and our aftercare products are amongst the best that can be bought. So committed are we to ensuring the experiences of our London customers match those of our Singapore customers, our London trainers are sent to our Singapore HQ to learn the ins and outs of providing the very best service, the Ministry of Waxing way. So from Cynthia’s mind to our spatulas, we know how to look after you. Pop in for the experience that rocked Singapore.

What happened when Singapore came to London


When Cynthia Chua created Ministry of Waxing over ten years ago, waxing in her native Singapore was a bit ‘behind the times’. Poor standards of hygiene, a lack of understanding in pain prevention and little to no aftercare all contributed to making Singapore a pretty awful place to be tidied up.

Then Cynthia came along. She pioneered virtually pain-free waxing and locally unheard of standards of hygiene that revolutionized waxing for Singaporeans. But she didn’t want to stop there. Since then, Ministry of Waxing has become a worldwide institution. We have 34 salons in 10 countries and have been responsible for over 2,000,000 pruned bushes and 500,000 IPL procedures.  

In our London salons at Floral St and South Molton St, we adhere to the same ethos Cynthia laid down back in Singapore a decade or more ago; we always want to be the best. Our Waxperts are trained to her high standards, meaning our hygiene is beyond reproach – no double dipping, sealed wax pack for each individual customer – and our aftercare products are amongst the best that can be bought.

So committed are we to ensuring the experiences of our London customers match those of our Singapore customers, our London trainers are sent to our Singapore HQ to learn the ins and outs of providing the very best service, the Ministry of Waxing way.

So from Cynthia’s mind to our spatulas, we know how to look after you. Pop in for the experience that rocked Singapore.

We’re Global Waxperts, with sister salons in 9 cities around the globe In 2001, our founder Cynthia Chua opened her first waxing boutique in sunny Singapore. Since then, our little outfit started a global waxing revolution that has moved across oceans from Singapore to London to New York City.  Today, we have 34 marvellous sister salons in nine cities around the world. All of our sisters have helped millions of ladies look and feel silky smooth— that’s why we’re not just Waxperts, we’re Global Waxperts!  So come and take a peek at our stylish salons and give us a call if we’re near you. We’ve been in this business for over 10 years, and our expertise will make you feel beautiful (and comfortable) no matter where you go.  Bangkok Our Bangkok branch is chic, bright and welcoming. (Image Narisa Pokunchanan)  Manila Our glamorous Manila branch has a classy, clean feel that our customers love. Hong Kong Our Hong Kong branch has a kitsch warehouse feel reminiscent of 60s New York. (Image: Laura Tonkinson) Kuala Lumpur The beach theme of our Kuala Lumpur salon is fun, quirky and memorable, helping to ensure our customers remember their time with us for all of the right reasons.  (Image: Zheng Noras) Shanghai The edgy, industrial feel of our Shanghai branch adds to the unique experience provided at Ministry of Waxing. (Image: Sophie Friedman) Jakarta The salons in this Jakarta branch are designed to put our customers at ease while our Waxperts go to work.  (Image: Carnellin) Singapore Our Singapore branch is quirky, exciting and completely individual.  (Image: Sylvia Siantar) New York Quintessentially New York, this salon boasts bare brick walls, wide open spaces and creates a cosmopolitan feel.  (Image: Teen Vogue) London So what are you waiting for? Pop into one of our London stores and meet the Waxperts. We’re waiting!

We’re Global Waxperts, with sister salons in 9 cities around the globe

In 2001, our founder Cynthia Chua opened her first waxing boutique in sunny Singapore. Since then, our little outfit started a global waxing revolution that has moved across oceans from Singapore to London to New York City. 

Today, we have 34 marvellous sister salons in nine cities around the world. All of our sisters have helped millions of ladies look and feel silky smooth— that’s why we’re not just Waxperts, we’re Global Waxperts! 

So come and take a peek at our stylish salons and give us a call if we’re near you. We’ve been in this business for over 10 years, and our expertise will make you feel beautiful (and comfortable) no matter where you go. 

Bangkok

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Our Bangkok branch is chic, bright and welcoming.

(Image Narisa Pokunchanan) 

Manila

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Our glamorous Manila branch has a classy, clean feel that our customers love.


Hong Kong

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Our Hong Kong branch has a kitsch warehouse feel reminiscent of 60s New York.

(Image: Laura Tonkinson)


Kuala Lumpur

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The beach theme of our Kuala Lumpur salon is fun, quirky and memorable, helping to ensure our customers remember their time with us for all of the right reasons. 

(Image: Zheng Noras)


Shanghai

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The edgy, industrial feel of our Shanghai branch adds to the unique experience provided at Ministry of Waxing.

(Image: Sophie Friedman)


Jakarta

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The salons in this Jakarta branch are designed to put our customers at ease while our Waxperts go to work. 

(Image: Carnellin)


Singapore

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Our Singapore branch is quirky, exciting and completely individual. 

(Image: Sylvia Siantar)


New York

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Quintessentially New York, this salon boasts bare brick walls, wide open spaces and creates a cosmopolitan feel. 

(Image: Teen Vogue)

London

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So what are you waiting for? Pop into one of our London stores and meet the Waxperts. We’re waiting!

IPL FAQs - everything you wanted to know, but were too afraid to ask Here at Ministry of Waxing, your happiness is our pleasure. We work very hard to make sure that our customers are always satisfied with the treatment they receive and, just as importantly, made to feel comfortable during their stay with us.  With that in mind, we wanted to compile a collection of a few of the questions we hear regularly to ensure that you’re totally comfortable with your IPL experience at Ministry of Waxing. Can you have IPL treatment if you have skin conditions such as Psoriasis or Eczema? How does it effect acne scars?  Yes, of course! In fact, IPL hair removal has been shown to have healing qualities when it comes to such skin problems. Due to its effects on the pigmentation of the skin, it also has the chance of smoothing out stretch marks, scars and blemishes.  I read in your previous information that IPL is “generally safe”, in what ways is it not safe?  IPL is safe as long as it is performed by experienced practitioners - like our Waxperts - who perform a patch test on the skin beforehand. We promise it’s not dangerous. Our technicians are intensively trained over eight weeks at a dedicated IPL academy to ensure that their knowledge is as comprehensive as can be. It has been shown that tanned skin may be more sensitive and possibly blister, so it is advised to steer clear of sun-beds for four weeks before treatments. Can I remove hair in between treatments? Yes, you can shave your hair between treatments because the IPL lasers target the root of the hair. Sadly, waxing cannot be performed between treatments because it removes the bulb of the hair.  Can I have IPL treatment at Ministry of Waxing if I have tattoos on the area? It has been reported that IPL can fade tattoos due to its effect on the pigmentation of the skin, however, we are more than happy to perform IPL over your tattoos if you’d like us to. How long does the hair on the area have to be?  The hair can be any length because the treatment effects the root and not the hair itself - although you must remember not to wax the hair between treatments! Are there any medical conditions that mean i cant have IPL treatment at Ministry of Waxing? Unfortunately we can’t treat you if you have diabetes or are pregnant. We also believe that you should wait three years after Chemotherapy to have this procedure. There’s also a slight risk if you suffer from photosensitive epilepsy. If you feel as though you’d be at risk of complications, we’d strongly recommend you put your mind at ease by speaking to your GP. Can I have IPL treatment while I’m menstruating? Of course you can, although please bear in mind that your body is more sensitive around this time, so the sensation might be a tiny big stronger. Is it true that you have to have dark hair for IPL hair removal to be effective? Not at all. Obviously, those with darker hair will have a more noticeable difference, faster but we promise you that it will work just as well on those with blonde hair. At Ministry of Waxing we don’t want you to have numerous treatments with no visible difference, we like our customers to have a pleasurable experience and be completely satisfied after six sessions.  · 

IPL FAQs - everything you wanted to know, but were too afraid to ask

Here at Ministry of Waxing, your happiness is our pleasure. We work very hard to make sure that our customers are always satisfied with the treatment they receive and, just as importantly, made to feel comfortable during their stay with us. 

With that in mind, we wanted to compile a collection of a few of the questions we hear regularly to ensure that you’re totally comfortable with your IPL experience at Ministry of Waxing.

Can you have IPL treatment if you have skin conditions such as Psoriasis or Eczema? How does it effect acne scars? 

Yes, of course! In fact, IPL hair removal has been shown to have healing qualities when it comes to such skin problems. Due to its effects on the pigmentation of the skin, it also has the chance of smoothing out stretch marks, scars and blemishes. 

I read in your previous information that IPL is “generally safe”, in what ways is it not safe? 

IPL is safe as long as it is performed by experienced practitioners - like our Waxperts - who perform a patch test on the skin beforehand. We promise it’s not dangerous. Our technicians are intensively trained over eight weeks at a dedicated IPL academy to ensure that their knowledge is as comprehensive as can be. It has been shown that tanned skin may be more sensitive and possibly blister, so it is advised to steer clear of sun-beds for four weeks before treatments.

Can I remove hair in between treatments?

Yes, you can shave your hair between treatments because the IPL lasers target the root of the hair. Sadly, waxing cannot be performed between treatments because it removes the bulb of the hair. 

Can I have IPL treatment at Ministry of Waxing if I have tattoos on the area?

It has been reported that IPL can fade tattoos due to its effect on the pigmentation of the skin, however, we are more than happy to perform IPL over your tattoos if you’d like us to.

How long does the hair on the area have to be? 

The hair can be any length because the treatment effects the root and not the hair itself - although you must remember not to wax the hair between treatments!

Are there any medical conditions that mean i cant have IPL treatment at Ministry of Waxing?

Unfortunately we can’t treat you if you have diabetes or are pregnant. We also believe that you should wait three years after Chemotherapy to have this procedure. There’s also a slight risk if you suffer from photosensitive epilepsy. If you feel as though you’d be at risk of complications, we’d strongly recommend you put your mind at ease by speaking to your GP.

Can I have IPL treatment while I’m menstruating?

Of course you can, although please bear in mind that your body is more sensitive around this time, so the sensation might be a tiny big stronger.

Is it true that you have to have dark hair for IPL hair removal to be effective?

Not at all. Obviously, those with darker hair will have a more noticeable difference, faster but we promise you that it will work just as well on those with blonde hair. At Ministry of Waxing we don’t want you to have numerous treatments with no visible difference, we like our customers to have a pleasurable experience and be completely satisfied after six sessions. 


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Our Products We’re often asked about our products in store, a mixture of creams, lotions and gels that are designed to care for your skin before, during and after your treatment. In order to keep everyone up to date, we’ve put together a run down of all of our fab products that we keep in store.  Malin and Goetz Essential Kit Contains: Malin and Goetz cleanser and moisturizer for face, body and hair–Grapefruit Face Cleanser, Vitamin E Face Moisturizer, Bergamot Body Cleanser, Vitamin b5 Body Moisturizer, Peppermint Shampoo and Cilantro Conditioner. Ice Cream Our soothing skin lotion, Ice Cream keeps your skin smooth and hydrated, as well as taking care of any razor burn or waxing irritation.  Nippies Summer dress demanding that you go bra-less? Have no fear, Nippies are here. They’ll cover your nipples to prevent irritation (and give a more discreet look). Sothys Post Depilatory Cream Gentle hair growth inhibitor that weakens the roots of hair, slowing its regrowth and limiting the risk of ingrown hairs.  Body Ultim.e Ultim.e’s black truffle formula slows regrowth between waxes to a crawl. Not only that, the little hair that does reappear will be much finer than it was before.  Squeezy Toy Waxing is an experience that differs from person to person. We sell our little animal friends in order to help those who may be a little stressed by the procedure.  White Skin correction for brighter, whiter, blemish free skin. Contains lemon, mushroom and molasses extracts.  SOS Virgin Forest Kit Our little box of goodies that makes sure your first time the best time. X’ed out cream, bath mitts and a little squeezy friend.  Malin and Goetz Ingrown Hair Cream Developed with Ministry of Waxing, softens hair, smooths irritation and prevents those pesky ingrown hairs.  Peace Ampoules 10 high-tech ampoules in each box contribute to smoother skin, reduced irritation and a huge reduction in the amount of hair regrowth. An essential in any hair free regime.  Malin and Goetz Peppermint Body Scrub With bamboo and pumice to remove dead skin, this scrub is moisturizing, soothing and invigorating all at once.  Malin and Goetz Bergamot Body Wash Gentle body wash infused with bergamot to softly clean and rehydrate your skin.  Malin and Goetz Eucalyptus Shower Gel A shower gel that packs a punch, it’s PH balanced for all skins, with antibacterial and extremely reinvigorating properties. Malin and Goetz B5 Body Moisturiser Shea butter, vitamin B5, bergamot extracts and honey combine to create this great, non-sticky moisturizer an absolute  year –round essential.  7 months ago | 08:06am · #malin & goetz #ministry of waxing #products #waxing #ipl #treatments #salons #singapore#social #covent garden #south molton street

Our Products

We’re often asked about our products in store, a mixture of creams, lotions and gels that are designed to care for your skin before, during and after your treatment. In order to keep everyone up to date, we’ve put together a run down of all of our fab products that we keep in store. 

Malin and Goetz Essential Kit

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Contains: Malin and Goetz cleanser and moisturizer for face, body and hair–Grapefruit Face Cleanser, Vitamin E Face Moisturizer, Bergamot Body Cleanser, Vitamin b5 Body Moisturizer, Peppermint Shampoo and Cilantro Conditioner.

Ice Cream

Our soothing skin lotion, Ice Cream keeps your skin smooth and hydrated, as well as taking care of any razor burn or waxing irritation. 

Nippies

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Summer dress demanding that you go bra-less? Have no fear, Nippies are here. They’ll cover your nipples to prevent irritation (and give a more discreet look).

Sothys Post Depilatory Cream

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Gentle hair growth inhibitor that weakens the roots of hair, slowing its regrowth and limiting the risk of ingrown hairs. 

Body Ultim.e

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Ultim.e’s black truffle formula slows regrowth between waxes to a crawl. Not only that, the little hair that does reappear will be much finer than it was before. 

Squeezy Toy

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Waxing is an experience that differs from person to person. We sell our little animal friends in order to help those who may be a little stressed by the procedure. 

White

Skin correction for brighter, whiter, blemish free skin. Contains lemon, mushroom and molasses extracts. 

SOS Virgin Forest Kit

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Our little box of goodies that makes sure your first time the best time. X’ed out cream, bath mitts and a little squeezy friend. 

Malin and Goetz Ingrown Hair Cream

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Developed with Ministry of Waxing, softens hair, smooths irritation and prevents those pesky ingrown hairs. 

Peace Ampoules

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10 high-tech ampoules in each box contribute to smoother skin, reduced irritation and a huge reduction in the amount of hair regrowth. An essential in any hair free regime. 

Malin and Goetz Peppermint Body Scrub

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With bamboo and pumice to remove dead skin, this scrub is moisturizing, soothing and invigorating all at once. 

Malin and Goetz Bergamot Body Wash

Gentle body wash infused with bergamot to softly clean and rehydrate your skin. 

Malin and Goetz Eucalyptus Shower Gel

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A shower gel that packs a punch, it’s PH balanced for all skins, with antibacterial and extremely reinvigorating properties.

Malin and Goetz B5 Body Moisturiser

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Shea butter, vitamin B5, bergamot extracts and honey combine to create this great, non-sticky moisturizer an absolute  year –round essential. 

7 months ago | 08:06am 
· #malin & goetz #ministry of waxing #products #waxing #ipl #treatments #salons #singapore#social #covent garden #south molton street