Wax By Des

5.0·70 reviews·Chicago, IL

About this salon

Tucked into the Chicago, IL, Wax By Des has built a growing set of reviews around a full menu of waxing services. Reviewers consistently describe a near-perfect experience, with a growing set of write-ups landing it at 5.0 stars. Pricing reads mid-range for the area.

Wax By Des is a local studio in Chicago.

Pricing

$$ — mid-range

Reviews

5.0★ across 70

Walk-ins

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Good to know before you book

Skip caffeine for an hour beforehand and avoid retinol, AHAs, or sun exposure for 24 hours after.
Loose cotton clothing for the ride home — no tight jeans, gym, hot tubs, or pools for 24 hours post-wax.

Service menu

Typical local price range · confirm at booking

Brazilian wax

Full bikini-area wax — the most-requested service at every salon.

$65–$120

Bikini wax

Cleans up the bikini line without going full Brazilian.

$45–$75

Full Leg wax

Smooth legs from ankle to upper thigh in one session.

$85–$140

Half Leg wax

Knee to ankle — quick, easy, and budget-friendly.

$60

Underarm wax

Lasts weeks longer than shaving and feels way smoother.

$28

Brow wax

Clean shape, sharp arch — done in about 15 minutes.

$25

Lip wax

Five-minute upper-lip wax that lasts 3–4 weeks.

$16

Full Body wax

Head-to-toe smoothness — book a longer slot for this one.

$240–$420

Back wax

Full back wax — popular with guys before pool season.

$80

Chest wax

Clean chest wax that lasts 3–6 weeks longer than shaving.

$70

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Reviews

5.0· 70 reviews

Lidia Torres

Loved my experience here with Des. Very professional and down to earth. Loved how she walked me through everything. You need to be punctual! That means you arrive ahead of time.

danielle mccarthy

Prompt and honest and great work! Im 53 and my brows are thinning.. she made them look amazing and gave me some guidance to work on thickening them! I will be back for future appts!

Reggie

I had an amazing experience with Des! I absolutely loved the result of my eyebrows and she brought them back to life! I definitely will be coming back for my future brow needs!

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