Imani Queen Waxing

Imani Queen Waxing operates from a space inside Aixa Salon and Spa at Clock Tower Plaza in Elgin, Illinois.

Intimate waxing is the main focus, from a bikini line wax and a full bikini wax to a Brazilian wax. A set of five Brazilian waxes is offered at a discount, with an option to split the payment across two months. Intimate treatments include the Vagacial, a service for deep ingrown hairs and hyperpigmentation, and an intimate lightening peel for several areas, which is best booked five to ten days after waxing or shaving. Body waxing covers underarms, inner thighs, the butt, legs, arms, back, and stomach, and face waxing covers the upper lip, chin, ears, nose, and full face. Eyebrow waxing, brow lamination, and brow tint are also available, with wax and mapping included in the lamination and tint.

Imani Ward has been speed waxing for four years and previously spent two years with a large waxing chain before starting her own business. Booking rules are clear: a 50 percent fee applies to no-call, no-show appointments and to late cancellations, with cancellations requested at least three hours before the appointment. Buy Now, Pay Later is available for bookings between $50 and $4,000, subject to approval before the appointment.

The studio works with hard wax only, and the business says this suits all skin types without damaging the skin.

The aim is a personal, caring setting where clients do not feel judged.