PRICE GUIDE · BEAUTY & GROOMING

Waxing cost in the UK
£8–£50 per area. Typically £20.

Waxing is priced per area at £8 to £50, and around £20 buys an area such as the arms or a bikini line. Small facial areas and underarms cost least; full legs, intimate waxing and London salons cost most.

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HOW MUCH IT COSTS

How much does waxing cost in the UK?

WAXING PRICE · PER AREA · THE UK
Low end£8a small facial area or underarms
Typical£20what most people pay
High end£50full legs or intimate waxing in London
Typical £20
£8 low£50 high

Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the salons, barbers and mobile stylists near you.

What moves the price

  • Body area — underarms and the lip are quick, while a full leg wax is the longest single area
  • Hot or strip wax — hot wax for intimate areas costs more than strip wax on the legs
  • Intimate waxing — Brazilian and Hollywood waxing are priced well above a bikini line
  • Combinations — legs and bikini or full-body waxing packages lower the price per area
  • Location — London and the South East charge more for waxing than the rest of the country
  • First visits — a first intimate wax often takes longer and may cost more
+26%PRICE TREND · 5 YEARS

Hairdressing prices in the UK are up 26% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Hairdressing and personal grooming establishments, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical waxing would have cost about £16 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7EY →

WHAT YOU GET

What a waxing booking includes

Skin preparationThe area cleansed and a pre-wax oil or powder applied.
Wax applicationWarm strip wax or hot wax applied in sections in the direction of growth.
Hair removalWax lifted against the growth to remove hair from the root.
Aftercare lotionA soothing lotion to calm the skin, plus tips for the next 48 hours.

Takes: About 10 minutes for a small area to 45 minutes for full legs and bikini. Not included: Laser or electrolysis for permanent reduction, ingrown-hair treatments and tinting are separate services.

WHAT PEOPLE BOOK

Common waxing appointments

Half leg waxLower legs waxed smooth ahead of summer.
Underarm wax in FinchleyA quick underarm wax booked every four weeks.
Brazilian waxHot wax used for an intimate wax, leaving a strip.
Back wax for menBack and shoulders waxed before a beach holiday.
Full leg and bikini in StretfordA combined booking before a fortnight abroad.
Eyebrow wax and shapeBrows tidied with warm wax and tweezers.

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How to pay less

  • Book waxing for several areas together, since combined waxing packages cost less per area
  • Keep to a four-to-six-week waxing routine so hair is finer and each visit is faster
  • Look for weekday waxing offers in salons that are quiet before lunchtime

Before you book

  • Let hair grow to about 5 millimetres, roughly two to three weeks, before waxing
  • Avoid sunbeds, fake tan and exfoliating acids on the area for a day before waxing
  • Tell the waxing therapist if you use retinoids, as waxing can lift the skin
  • In Greater London a salon offering waxing and other special treatments needs a council licence

Waxing cost: questions people ask

Usually £8 to £50 per area, with about £20 for an area such as the arms or bikini line. Full legs and intimate waxing are the dearest.

A small area takes about 10 minutes. Full legs with a bikini line can take up to 45 minutes.

Hot wax grips the hair rather than the skin, so many therapists use it for bikini, Brazilian and underarm waxing. It is often gentler on sensitive skin, though it can cost a little more.

Yes. Many salons offer legs-and-bikini or full-body packages, and you can usually add a brow wax or lip wax to the same visit.

Laser hair removal, electrolysis and treatment for ingrown hairs are separate services with their own prices.

They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, drawn from published UK waxing price guides. Each area and salon is priced differently, so check the menu of the salon you choose.