Wax Bum
Spa in Berkeley, CA
Wax Bum is a waxing and esthetics studio on Seventh Street in Berkeley. Its menu centers on waxing across the body, face and intimate areas, with facials, vajacials, microdermabrasion, hair work and makeup also on offer. The studio describes its approach as blending a polished, professional standard with an approachable feel, and it says its work is refined and results-focused in a warm setting. Waxing is done with professional-grade wax. Brazilian waxing removes all or most hair from the full bikini area, front and back, and a tail feather wax covers only the upper backside. Partial back waxing is available on request. Body waxes range from a half tummy or half arm at $35 to a full arm or stomach at $65, with full legs and a full back at $80. Facial waxing covers brows, lip, chin, nose, ears, cheeks, forehead, sideburns, nape and neck, and a full face wax (excluding brows) is $80. The facials use professional skincare products. A standard facial includes cleansing, warm steam exfoliation, extractions, a mask and a face and or hand massage. A back facial includes cleansing, exfoliation, extractions if needed and a soothing mask. The vajacial is a skincare treatment for the bikini area with exfoliation, extractions if needed and a calming mask, priced at $85 as a standalone service and $65 as an add-on. The microdermabrasion facial is a non-invasive exfoliating treatment that pairs a full facial with targeted microdermabrasion; it runs 90 minutes for $175. Makeup and hair services include makeup application for a full face with touch-ups, starting at $150, and a makeup trial. Wedding makeup trials include a consultation and are $200, and wedding day makeup is $450 for two hours. Half-day ($500 for four hours) and full-day ($950 for eight hours) rates suit events, shoots and extended sessions. Mobile makeup is offered, with travel fees based on mileage. Hair services include bang trims from $30, blowouts from $100, trim and blowout from $180, and color from $260. Clients who arrive without hair prepared for a thermal style or up-do are charged a $75 blowout fee. Booking requires a non-refundable deposit, and the remaining balance is collected after the service. Cancellations after a booking is confirmed are not refunded, and cancelling at any time means losing the deposit. Rescheduling is possible within 10 days if a time is open. Walk-ins are not accepted, there is no waiting area, and guests are not allowed at appointments. Staff wear disposable gloves and surfaces are disinfected between clients. Payment is accepted by cash, Venmo, Apple Pay, Zelle and Cash App. Parking is available and the studio is accessible for people with disabilities. According to the Booksy profile, hours are Tuesday and Friday 11 AM to 8 PM, Thursday 11 AM to 7 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 7 PM and Sunday 12 PM to 6 PM, with the studio closed on Mondays and Wednesdays. The Booksy profile shows a 5.0 rating from 31 reviews. Contact is by phone at 510-819-8422, email at waxbumstudio@gmail.com, or Instagram at @waxbumstudio.
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Wax Bum is a waxing and esthetics studio on Seventh Street in Berkeley. Its menu centers on waxing across the body, face and intimate areas, with facials, vajacials, microdermabrasion, hair work and makeup also on offer. The studio describes its approach as blending a polished, professional standard with an approachable feel, and it says its work is refined and results-focused in a warm setting. Waxing is done with professional-grade wax. Brazilian waxing removes all or most hair from the full bikini area, front and back, and a tail feather wax covers only the upper backside. Partial back waxing is available on request. Body waxes range from a half tummy or half arm at $35 to a full arm or stomach at $65, with full legs and a full back at $80. Facial waxing covers brows, lip, chin, nose, ears, cheeks, forehead, sideburns, nape and neck, and a full face wax (excluding brows) is $80. The facials use professional skincare products. A standard facial includes cleansing, warm steam exfoliation, extractions, a mask and a face and or hand massage. A back facial includes cleansing, exfoliation, extractions if needed and a soothing mask. The vajacial is a skincare treatment for the bikini area with exfoliation, extractions if needed and a calming mask, priced at $85 as a standalone service and $65 as an add-on. The microdermabrasion facial is a non-invasive exfoliating treatment that pairs a full facial with targeted microdermabrasion; it runs 90 minutes for $175. Makeup and hair services include makeup application for a full face with touch-ups, starting at $150, and a makeup trial. Wedding makeup trials include a consultation and are $200, and wedding day makeup is $450 for two hours. Half-day ($500 for four hours) and full-day ($950 for eight hours) rates suit events, shoots and extended sessions. Mobile makeup is offered, with travel fees based on mileage. Hair services include bang trims from $30, blowouts from $100, trim and blowout from $180, and color from $260. Clients who arrive without hair prepared for a thermal style or up-do are charged a $75 blowout fee. Booking requires a non-refundable deposit, and the remaining balance is collected after the service. Cancellations after a booking is confirmed are not refunded, and cancelling at any time means losing the deposit. Rescheduling is possible within 10 days if a time is open. Walk-ins are not accepted, there is no waiting area, and guests are not allowed at appointments. Staff wear disposable gloves and surfaces are disinfected between clients. Payment is accepted by cash, Venmo, Apple Pay, Zelle and Cash App. Parking is available and the studio is accessible for people with disabilities. According to the Booksy profile, hours are Tuesday and Friday 11 AM to 8 PM, Thursday 11 AM to 7 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 7 PM and Sunday 12 PM to 6 PM, with the studio closed on Mondays and Wednesdays. The Booksy profile shows a 5.0 rating from 31 reviews. Contact is by phone at 510-819-8422, email at waxbumstudio@gmail.com, or Instagram at @waxbumstudio.
Refined, results-focused care delivered with clean products and a holistic outlook, in a warm and welcoming setting.
The studio describes its setting as warm and welcoming.
Services
Final prices may vary.
Waxing for the arms, legs, chest, tummy, stomach, back and underarms, in full and half sizes.
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1/2 Tummy Wax $35
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Half Arm Wax $35
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Half Leg Wax $45
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Chest $50
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Half Back Wax $50
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Full Arm Wax $65
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Tummy Wax $65
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Under Arms $30
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Half Arms $35
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Half Legs $45
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Full Arms $65
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Stomach $65
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Back $80
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Full Legs $80
Waxing for brows, lip, chin, nose, ears, cheeks, forehead, sideburns, nape, neck and the full face.
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Chin $20
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Lip $20
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Lip Wax $20
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Nose $20
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Nose (inner or outer) $20
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Ears $25
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Ear Wax $25
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Cheeks $30
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Forehead Wax $30
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Nape $30
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Sideburns $30
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Sideburn Wax $30
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Brows (wax & shaping) $35
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Brow Wax & Shaping $35
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Neck Wax $40
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Brow Tint & Wax Promo $60
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Full Face (excludes brows) $80
Waxing for the bikini and buttocks areas, including tail feather, half-moon, bikini and Brazilian options and a maintenance rate for returning clients.
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Tail Feather $35
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Bikini $45
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Half-moon $50
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Promo Brazilian $65
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Brazilian Maintenance $70
Half-moon and vajacial add-on options for the intimate area, listed under the hair removal grouping.
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Bang Trim $30+
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Blowout $100+
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Hair Trim & Blowout $180+
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Hair Color $260+
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Half-moon (Includes inner backside/tail feather) $50
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Vajacial Promo* $65
Facials, back facials, vajacials and a microdermabrasion facial using professional skincare products.
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Vajacial Promo (add-on) $65
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Vajacial $85
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Facial (Membership) $110
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Microdermabrasion Facial $175
Bang trims, blowouts, trim and blowout combinations, and color, with a fee for hair not prepared for thermal styling or up-dos.
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Hair Thermal $100
Makeup application, trials, lessons, half-day and full-day rates, and mobile service.
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Snap Promo $100
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Makeup Application $150
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Makeup Trial $150
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HMUA Promo $200
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Makeup Lesson $350+
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Bridal Makeup Mobile service $500
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Half Day Rate (makeup, 4 hrs) $500
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Full Day Rate (makeup, 8 hrs) $950
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Half Day Rate $500
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Full Day Rate $950
Wedding makeup trials and wedding day makeup.
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Wedding Makeup Trial $200
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Wedding Makeup $450
Miscellaneous services listed without a full description, including steam, body contour, touch-ups and trading time.
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Body Contour Price at booking
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CP Price at booking
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Steam Price at booking
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Touch-up Price at booking
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Touch-up & Content Price at booking
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Trading Time Price at booking
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Meet the team
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- Highlights
- Waxing menu covering body, facial and intimate areas, with Brazilian, tail feather and half-moon options
- Vajacial and back facial treatments with extractions and calming masks
- Microdermabrasion facial combining a full facial with targeted exfoliation
- Makeup lessons and one-on-one trainings in makeup and waxing
- Mobile makeup service with mileage-based travel fees
- Deposit-based booking with a 10-day rescheduling window
- Good for
- First waxing
- Brazilian waxing
- Bridal makeup and wedding day looks
- Event and shoot makeup
- Makeup lessons
- Mobile makeup bookings
- Clients who book by appointment
- Treats
- Unwanted hair on body, face and intimate areas
- Skin texture and exfoliation
- Bridal makeup
- Event makeup
- Hair styling for special occasions
- Techniques
- Professional-grade waxing
- Brazilian waxing
- Tail feather and half-moon waxing
- Warm steam exfoliation
- Extractions
- Microdermabrasion
- Vajacial
- Back facial
- Makeup application
- Hair thermal styling
Products & treatments
- Professional-grade wax
- Professional skincare products for facials and vajacials
- Retail skincare products
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