Men's waxing prices: back, chest, legs, intimate area, zone by zone

Search for "men's waxing prices". You will see.

Price lists designed for women, and right at the bottom, two or three lines marked "men" with no explanation at all.

The problem? Your areas are not the same. The back, the chest and the shoulders do not exist in women's price lists. And men's hair takes more time.

You deserve better than a line at the bottom of the page.

In this guide, you will see what makes the price of men's waxing vary, area by area, and why two salons can show very different prices. Then the actual prices at SIMEHA Institut, taken from our booking system.

By the end, you will know what each area costs, and how much to plan if you wax several.

What is the price of men's waxing?

The price of men's waxing depends on the area waxed. At SIMEHA Institut, it goes from CHF 25 for the underarms to CHF 95 for the full intimate wax; the back and the chest cost CHF 60 each.

These prices are in Swiss francs and come from our price list.

One point that matters: each area has a fixed price, shown before you book. It does not depend on how dense your hair is. No nasty surprise when you pay.

Why does the back not cost the same as the underarms? Five reasons

Five things make the price of men's waxing vary: the size of the area, the time spent, the technique, the sensitivity of the area and the location. They explain why the back does not cost the same as the underarms.

1. The size of the area

This is the most obvious factor.

A back or a chest is a large surface; the underarms, a small one. The larger the area, the more wax and time it takes.

2. The time spent

Men's hair is generally thicker and denser. The beautician works in short strips to limit discomfort, which makes the treatment longer.

At the salon, the back and the chest are planned for 1 h each, the underarms for 30 min.

3. The technique

This guide is about waxing, the only method SIMEHA Institut offers.

Laser hair removal or IPL follows a completely different pricing logic: several sessions, an expensive device, a higher price per session.

So, please: do not compare a wax price with a laser price.

4. The sensitivity of the area

Sensitive areas, such as the intimate area, need a suitable wax and slower movements. In general, hot wax is used for sensitive areas and warm wax for large areas.

That is why the full intimate wax is the most expensive treatment on the men's list, at CHF 95.

5. The location

Prices follow the cost of living. A price noted in another city or another country does not carry over here.

Several areas: how much does it come to in total?

For several areas, add up the price of each one: the SIMEHA Institut price list has no package for men. The back and chest together cost CHF 120.

We have done the sums for you, from the price list:

Do you want to do everything on the same day?

Book one time per area, or write to the salon on WhatsApp: we will tell you how to combine the treatments.

What budget should you plan over a year?

The yearly budget for men's waxing depends on the number of sessions, and that number depends on how fast your hair grows back. After a wax, the skin generally stays smooth for several weeks; how long varies from one person and one area to another.

Nobody can give you that figure in advance. But you can find it yourself, in three steps:

1. note the price of the area or areas you wax;
2. observe, after the first session, how long you stay happy with the result;
3. multiply the price by the number of sessions that makes over twelve months.

And nothing obliges you to keep to a rhythm.

Some men only wax before summer or before a competition; others prefer regular upkeep. The price of each session stays the same.

How do you compare two prices without getting it wrong?

To compare two men's waxing prices, check that you are comparing the same area, the same technique and the same duration. Price lists do not divide up the body in the same way from one salon to another.

Ask these four questions:

• What does the area cover? Does "back" include the shoulders? Does "chest" include the stomach?
• Which technique? Wax, and not laser or IPL.
• How long does the session take?
• Is the price fixed, or does it depend on how hairy you are?

Be wary of a very low price: it often matches half an area or a short session.

At the salon, the duration of each treatment is shown next to its price. You know what you are buying.

First wax? Read this before you pay

For a first wax, start with a single area: you will see how your skin reacts before booking others. The underarms, at CHF 25, or the chest, at CHF 60, are two simple ways to try the treatment.

Two instructions before you come: let the hair grow a few millimetres, and do not shave in the weeks before.

Yes, the first session is generally the most sensitive. The following ones are easier.

How the treatment goes and the tips for before and after are set out on the men's waxing page.

Booking your wax

SIMEHA Institut is at Rue Caroline 41, 1227 Genève, Suisse, in the Acacias district. The salon sees men by appointment, Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 19:00 and Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00.

You book online, with no account and no payment in advance: the area, the time, then your first name, phone number and email. You pay at the salon.