Cocoa Cafe Body Waxing
Spa · 2 locations
Cocoa Cafe Body Waxing began as a waxing business, and its focus has always been on skin. Its Our Story page is written by one of two sisters who run the business.
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Cocoa Cafe Body Waxing began as a waxing business, and its focus has always been on skin. Its Our Story page is written by one of two sisters who run the business.
The business was founded to create a space where women of color can expect a warm welcome, quality results and education from trained professionals. It says it wants every visit to feel respectful and comfortable, and it aims to respect clients' time. It also says it works with all hair and skin types and pays attention to each client's specific skin care needs, treating personalized skin care as its standard.
Waxing uses a chocolate wax formulated for body and facial work, along with both hard and soft wax. The business says the chocolate wax is known to be less painful than other waxes, based on client feedback. Before a service, hair should be about a quarter inch long, though longer hair does not have to be trimmed first. Steam, which softens hair and opens pores, and a high frequency add-on, which the business describes as calming the skin and helping close pores, can be added to a visit.
Laser services are carried out by trained Laser Technicians of C. Aesthetics S.C., under the medical direction and oversight of Dr. Cory Mellon. The laser equipment is an Aerolase Neo-Elite. The business says the laser is safe for all skin tones and that it feels like a series of quick, warm pulses. Laser hair removal targets pigment in the hair follicle, and the business says it leads to permanent reduction of hair. It notes that the treatment works best on pigmented hair and is less effective on gray, blonde or red hair. A yearly maintenance session is recommended for best results.
Packages bundle services for different occasions, including a bridal package that requires a wedding invitation, a vacation package and a full body package. Clients who combine a laser facial or body treatment with laser hair removal receive 10% off, according to the site. Laser and skin services can be booked online at both locations.
The business centers its work on skin, aiming for a warm, respectful, personalized experience with care for each client's skin and time.
Locations
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Bronzeville
Rated 4.9 out of 5 (249 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab)
908 E. 47th, Chicago, IL 60653
Closed now
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Homewood
Rated 5.0 out of 5 (12 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab)
905 W. 175th, 2nd Floor, Ste. 2SW, Homewood, IL 60430
Closed now
Specials & promotions
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10% off when combining a laser treatment with laser hair removal
Combine a Facial or Body Laser Treatment with Laser Hair Removal
On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it
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Free small bite series for four referrals
Four referrals
On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it
Services
Final prices may vary.
Optional extras to add to a waxing visit, including an extended stomach strip, a high frequency treatment and steam.
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Extended Stomach Strip $12
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High Frequency $14
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Steam $16
Waxing for areas across the body, from hands and underarms to legs, back, chest, and intimate areas.
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Double Shot Espresso (Underarm) $16
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Hands $22
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Stomach $24
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Mocha Thighs (Inner/Full) $28
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Chest $30
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Chocolate Brazilian $35
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Iced Arms (Half/Full) $42
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Pour Over (Butt Cheek) $42
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Sweet T Bikini $45
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Back (Half/Full) $47
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Latte Legs (Lower/Full) $60
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Bikini Price at booking
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Brazilian Price at booking
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Brows Price at booking
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Bro-zilian Price at booking
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Facial Waxing Price at booking
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Legs Price at booking
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Underarm Price at booking
Brow waxing and tweezing, with henna options to temporarily tint the brow.
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Whipped Brows (Brow Wax) $25
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Whipped Brows (Full Tweeze) $25
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Whipped Brows (Tweeze w/ Henna) $35
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Whipped Brows (Wax w/ Henna) $35
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Brow tint Price at booking
Waxing for the upper lip, sideburns, cheeks, chin, neck and the full face.
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Spicy Lips (Upper Lip) $14
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Side Burns $15
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Cheek $16
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Chin $16
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Neck $16
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Full Face Wax $52
Laser treatments for concerns including acne, hyperpigmentation, ingrown hairs, razor bumps and skin tightening.
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Acne Price at booking
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Hyperpigmentation Price at booking
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Ingrown hairs Price at booking
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Laser hair removal Price at booking
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PFB (razor bumps) Price at booking
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Skin tightening Price at booking
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Faded $160–$640
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Go Faded (body) $160
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Cocoa Clear $180–$540
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Cocoa Clear (body) $180
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Go Smooth Like Cocoa $180
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Smooth Like Cocoa $180–$900
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Go Snatch $220
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Snatch $220–$1,100
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Go Sip & Savor $80
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Sip & Savor $80–$560
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Go Faded (facial) $160
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Glow Getter $170–$850
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Go Glow Getter $170
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Cocoa Clear (facial) $180
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Go Lift Off $210
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Lift Off $210–$1,050
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Add on Neck and Decollete $450
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Laser Hair Removal Small Treatment Area $45
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Small Treatment Area $45–$520
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Large Treatment Area $115–$5,600
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Laser Hair Removal Large Treatment Area $115
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Laser Hair Removal Medium Treatment Area $115
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Medium Treatment Area $115–$1,160
Laser body treatments for the body, including back and butt cheek, intimate area, and skin tightening options, offered as single sessions or series.
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Ingrown Treatment $45
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Cocoa Glow (Vajacial) $80
Bundled waxing packages, including a bridal package, a vacation package and a full body package.
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Bridal Package $126
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Flight (Vacation Pkg) $126
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Full Bodied Drip (Full Body) $350
A virtual medical evaluation with Qualiphy, which takes about five minutes.
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Qualiphy Virtual medical evaluation with Qualiphy. · Homewood $25
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Qualiphy · Bronzeville $25
- Highlights
- Chocolate wax used for body and facial waxing, which the business says is less painful than other waxes
- Aerolase Neo-Elite laser equipment used by trained laser technicians under medical direction
- Laser hair removal and skin treatments for acne, hyperpigmentation, ingrown hairs, razor bumps and skin tightening
- Men's services, including the Bro-zilian wax
- Bridal, vacation and full body packages
- Online booking for laser and skin services at both locations
- Good for
- First waxing visit
- Sensitive skin
- Ingrown hairs and razor bumps
- Full body waxing
- Bridal parties
- Men's waxing
- Clients looking for laser hair removal
- Clients who want a regular maintenance schedule
- Treats
- Unwanted hair
- Ingrown hairs
- Razor bumps (PFB)
- Acne
- Acne scars
- Hyperpigmentation
- Discoloration
- Skin tightening
- Techniques
- Hard wax
- Soft wax
- Chocolate wax
- Steam pre-wax treatment
- High frequency
- Laser hair removal
- Aerolase Neo-Elite laser
- Henna brow tint
- Ingrown treatment with steaming and extraction of impacted pores
Products & treatments
- Chocolate wax
- Aerolase Neo-Elite laser
- Henna for brow tinting
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