One of my 'primary' concerns a few weeks (or months) before I moved to Melbourne is having to locate a good, reliable yet affordable brazilian waxing salon. There are so many beauty salons in the city itself, though the reviews online are pretty scarce. As I have had horrible waxing experience, I am extremely cautious of where I get my wax done. I spotted a few around Fitzroy but was not sure if they are any good.
After spending 'way too much time' on Google, scouting for good reviews, I found one place in the CBD and booked my appointment last Friday morning. Hence, to add to the existing tiny pool of reviews on the OuterNet, I shall contribute a log of my brazilian waxing experience at ZIP ZIP WAX with you or whoever is going through similar distress (yes, it is one).
ZIP ZIP WAX is located strategically in the center of Melbourne CBD, on Little Collins Street. The salon that specializes in waxing and tanning services is tucked away in the 'heritage' Melbourne Chambers Building. It is a fairly old building with carpeted stairs, no lifts. To be honest, it is easy to miss the entrance into the building, so spot for 'Michael Hill' and 'Keshetts' Jewellers - the entrance into the building is in between the two. Flinders St Station is just a few minutes' walk away. Thus, Accessibility - Checked!
Aside from my aforementioned preferences, I was also looking for a place that allows me to make an online booking and pay online. These are the services offered by Zip Zip Wax. To schedule an appointment, one can do so via their online schedule, which allows you to choose your preferred therapist and check her availability on the date/time selected. Since it was my first time there, I was not really fussy with whoever's gonna wax me. My appointment was booked and paid for in less than 10 minutes, easy-peasy.
I was 15 minutes early for my appointment and had a brief chat with Nikki(?), and she told me that I was one of the few who actually followed the booking instructions on the website. Ah, well.. I do read fine-print. For first-timers at Zip Zip Wax, a payment is required upon booking your appointment. Best of all, they accept payment via Paypal - plus point! The salon accepts payment via Cash, EFTPOS and Credit Card too. Convenience - Checked!
To book your appointment with Zip Zip Wax, Click Here>>
My session with Elodie was pretty quick. It took barely 20 minutes. Unlike what I was used to back home, only hard wax was used for the brazilian (all-off). It is almost-painless and there was no soreness after that. If you have done brazilian waxing, you'd get what I am referring to. At times, it tends to feel really sore the whole day after waxing. Also, I'd be lying if I say it is completely painless. Elodie is really friendly and we were chatting away throughout the session. Service & Friendliness - Checked!
By the way, a brazilian wax (all-off) is $39. One of the cheapest (and well recommended) I managed to find in Melbourne. Affordability - Checked!
Despite being in an old building, the salon is pretty much spotless and exudes a welcoming and homely ambiance. Cleanliness - Checked!
I will definitely be going back to Zip Zip next month for my appointment. So if you are looking for a place to do yours, check them out. More information can be obtained on their website HERE>>
Address
Level 2 Suite 17
329 Little Collins Street
Melbourne
Operating hours
1000 - 1900 Mon-Fri
1000 - 1330 Sat
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