Head-to-toe smoothness — book a longer slot for this one. National prices, what to expect, and the top-rated salons in 59 US cities — updated 2026.
Block off the full afternoon, eat beforehand, and wear something loose for the ride home.
Ideal hair length: ¼ inch across all areas.
The full appointment takes about 90–120 minutes. Most studios use hard wax for full body — it grips hair, not skin, so it's less painful than strip wax.
Skip the gym, pool, sauna, and sex for 24 hours. Hydrate and moisturize.
Most clients rebook every 6 weeks.
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Nationally, full body waxs run $180–$320, with a typical price around $250. Premium metros (New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami) sit 25–40% higher.
Plan for 90–120 minutes. First-time appointments tend to run a bit longer because the esthetician walks through aftercare.
Results last 4–6 weeks. Hair grows back finer and sparser the more consistently you wax — most clients settle into a 4-week cadence.
Block off the full afternoon, eat beforehand, and wear something loose for the ride home.
Skip the gym, pool, sauna, and sex for 24 hours. Hydrate and moisturize.
At least ¼ inch across all areas. Anything shorter and the wax won't grip; longer is fine but may be trimmed.