European Wax Center – Where Summer Skin Rules

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by European Wax Center® through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I was compensated to write a post about European Wax Center®, all opinions are my own.

Summer makes everyone happy! Every morning when I wake up and it’s shiny outside, I just want to put on those shorts or a tiny sundress and let the cool breeze from the lake caress my skin. However, there’s this one little thing I wish I wasn’t so self-conscious about – unwanted body hair. I confess, that sometimes I could skip shaving my legs for a day or two [or a week, or two, oops!], and just hide under jeans and sweatpants. But when the temperatures are in the 90s or higher, baring my skin can be a little uncomfortable. Yes, yes, I heard it all before, feeling confident in your own body is a goal for us all, but it’s a journey and I’m still not there yet. Luckily, there are brands that truly aim to empower, and make us feel great about ourselves, and I want to talk about one of them today.

EWC_logo_1stackWaxing has always been my favorite means of hair removal, because it provided long-lasting results and saved me a lot of time in the long run, but I was just not a fan of the pain associated with it. However, when I heard about European Wax Center® and their unique painless 4-step approach, I was intrigued. 

european-wax-center-orland-park-review-03The system is called 4 Steps to Gorgeous™ and includes the following procedures:

  • CLEANSE: Specially formulated pre-wax cleanser will remove all traces of oils, lotions, and makeup from your skin.
  • PROTECT: Next, your skin will be treated with a special pre-wax oil to protect the skin and make the wax adhere to your hair only.
  • GET YOUR WAX ON: European Wax Center® uses exclusive Comfort Wax™ technology, a stripless wax made from natural beeswax, for a pleasant and totally painless experience.
  • REJUVENATE: As a finishing touch, your skin is treated with either Ingrown Hair Serum [for body] or Calming Cream [for face], to soothe, moisturize, and protect.

Not sure if your skin can tolerate these procedures? European Wax Center® generously offers their first time guests a complimentary treatment to try*. Ladies can enjoy a complimentary brow, underarm or bikini line wax, while gentlemen can try ear, nose or brow wax. [*First-time guests only. Guests must reside in state where redeemed. Not valid for all services. Additional restrictions may apply. Visit waxcenter.com for complete details.]

european-wax-center-orland-park-review-02I made a reservation with my local center in Orland Park, IL for lower leg and half-arm treatments – both of those areas are tricky for me to maintain, so waxing is the ideal solution. I was greeted by the associate at the reception desk and was immediately taken to one of the spacious treatment rooms inside. By the way, European Wax Center® has a 10-minute late policy in place to ensure that the guests are never inconvenienced or have to wait long past their reservation time.

european-wax-center-orland-park-review-06The procedure is actually very quick – first my wax specialist Caroline wiped my skin with a pad soaked in cleansing solution, then applied some lightweight oil, which felt like something I’d use after a nice long shower. Then she spread the cool-looking, stripless purple wax over my skin with a flat wooden applicator, and gently took it off as soon as it solidified [which took maybe 30 seconds]. No pain whatsoever! Caroline double checked my skin to make sure there weren’t any stray hairs, and after giving it a thumbs up, spread on their exclusive serum that prevents ingrown hair. Overall, my experience was positively recharging. My skin felt smooth, silky, and rejuvenated – I felt amazing and wanted to show it to the world! Would I consider going to European Wax Center® again? You bet I would!

Do your friends and strangers tell you, that you look like a model? Then definitely check out The Summer Goddess Model Search contest, presented by European Wax Center® and Wilhelmina Models. The contest begins 6/1 and ends 7/20, the voting period is 7/28 through 8/1. The top 20 finalists, selected by Wilhelmina Models, will be featured on POPSUGAR.com, where users will be able to vote for their favorites, and the winner will receive a modeling contract with Wilhelmina Models. You can find out more information by clicking here.

P.S.: I want to note, that I’m in no way advocating for hair removal; I understand that this is a personal choice and everyone should do whatever makes them feel beautiful and confident. But if, like me, you feel your best with bare skin, European Wax Center® is a great place to go and enjoy the luxurious treatments that empower and give you a boost of confidence.

What is your favorite method of hair removal? Have you tried waxing before? Let me know in the comments below!


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28 Comments

  1. July 2, 2015 / 9:36 am

    Thanks for writing this post. I’ve been thinking about trying the EWC near me, especially since for first timers, the first wax is free or $23 for a Brazilian.

    • July 2, 2015 / 10:22 am

      Can’t comment on a Brazilian, but from my arm and leg experience, their technique is nearly painless. It’s not even close to the usual wax + strips method that I tried in other salons. Very impressed!

  2. Justina
    July 2, 2015 / 1:42 pm

    I recently went four days without shaving, which I think is the longest I’ve ever gone. Ahhh! I love smooth skin and no prickly legs. I will have to check this place out.

    • July 4, 2015 / 8:50 am

      Haha, girl, my husband is always the first one to notice when I skip a day, and he ain’t afraid to mention it, too! That jerk 🙂 Keeps me in line though.

  3. July 2, 2015 / 2:50 pm

    I just shave. Your experience does sound lovely, tho.

    • July 4, 2015 / 8:50 am

      I shave because I hate the pain associated with waxing. I used to wax often a few years ago and then decided the pain just wasn’t worth it.

  4. TinaBowling
    July 2, 2015 / 6:01 pm

    I’m so surprised that there is a no-pain option. You make it sound like something I might even try for myself!

    • July 4, 2015 / 8:52 am

      I was actually surprised, because that wasn’t the outcome I expected. It seemed quicker than regular waxing, too. Definitely worth a try! You should find a EWC in your area and get one of those complimentary treatments to see for yourself.

  5. July 2, 2015 / 9:41 pm

    I always liked getting my underarms waxed

    • July 4, 2015 / 8:53 am

      I’m jelly, because that’s one area that never waxes well for me – it’s super painful and I always get ingrowns, even if I do everything to prevent that.

  6. marciaf
    July 2, 2015 / 9:55 pm

    I have a hairy face and I’d love a center dedicated to this service.

    • July 4, 2015 / 8:54 am

      My cheeks are pretty fuzzy, too, but luckily the hairs are light enough so I can get away with it for a while.

  7. July 2, 2015 / 11:12 pm

    I’ve never had this service done but would love to!

    • July 4, 2015 / 9:06 am

      I think you would like it! I am NOT a fan of waxing, but EWCs technique is nearly painless.

  8. FabZilla_Kath
    July 2, 2015 / 11:40 pm

    I love the interiors of this place you went to.

    • July 4, 2015 / 9:06 am

      It does kind of look like a little castle inside 🙂

  9. July 3, 2015 / 2:05 am

    Yes, all kinds of beautiful there. There is something about a place when I just love the overall appeal of how the building or location is that I’m always feeling pampered. Could be a hole in the wall and I would love it if the entrance looked like something out of the 1800s. 😀

    • July 4, 2015 / 9:11 am

      Yep! I liked it on the inside and the outside. The treatment rooms were nice and spacious, too 🙂 Such a lovely place!

  10. July 3, 2015 / 3:26 am

    I love that they let you try a small procedure first! I’m going to see if there’s one near me.

    • July 4, 2015 / 9:11 am

      Right? That tells you they’re confident you’ll be back for more 🙂

    • July 4, 2015 / 9:12 am

      It was 🙂 I’m happy I had a chance to try their services.

  11. July 3, 2015 / 1:53 pm

    We don’t have one near us. So sad.

    • July 4, 2015 / 9:13 am

      Bummer! Well, if you’re ever in the area where there is one, be sure to stop by and try their complimentary wax.

  12. Lisa Marie Heath
    July 3, 2015 / 7:56 pm

    We don’t really have a wax center around here! Sounds fabulous!

    • July 4, 2015 / 9:14 am

      It was a nice experience 🙂

    • July 4, 2015 / 9:14 am

      Aw, too bad! If you are ever in the area where there is one, you should give it a try!

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