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Here's Where to Get a Flawless Wax Within City Limits

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Our new weekly series Get Right for Summer has one aim: to make sure you're completely beautified before the thermostat hits 90. Whether you're in the market for a new manicurist or you want to try your luck at getting faux bronzed, we''ll tell you where to go.

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Golden highlights? Check. Sunkissed airbrush tan? Check. Perfect pedi? Check. Now for the pièce de résistance of your summer beauty prep: a flawless wax, ideally one that's as pain-free as possible.

From neck napes to nether regions, these six Philly spots wield wax like hair removal ninjas, banishing unwanted fuzz here, there, and everywhere.


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Body Restoration Spa

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Body Restoration is one of few waxing centers in Philadelphia to employ blue wax during its Brazilian waxes, a hard wax that promises less irritation and pain and fewer ingrown hairs. The spa uses a soft wax to remove hair from other parts of the bod, and sticks are never, ever double-dipped. [Image credit: Body Restoration Spa]

Heads & Tails Beauty Boutique

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Using a French depilatory blue wax, Brazilians at Heads & Tails are less painful than most, especially since they're followed by a cooling application of peppermint-infused oils. Waxing services are offered for guys, too, along with brow, lip, leg, and arm waxes. [Image credit: Heads & Tails Beauty Boutique]

Mi Cumbia Organica

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New to below-the-belt waxing? Opt for the aptly-name Brazilian Virgin at this eco-friendly nail/waxing spa in Rittenhouse. Arm, brow, leg, and back waxes are offered, too. Note that services here are by appointment only. [Image credit: Mi Cumbia Organica]
Non-toxic waxes at this organic salon in Old City deliver smooth, supple skin that's free of ingrown hairs. [Image credit: Moko/Facebook]

The Naked Peach

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This South Street waxing salon specializes in Brazilians, but the Naked Peach can get you hairless from head to toe. Accompanying every service, a glass of peach wine helps take the edge off. Sign up for the Peach Card for a monthly fee of $35 and score serious discounts on services. [Image credit: The Naked Peach]

Rescue Rittenhouse Spa

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Lip, chin, arm, leg, underarm, bikini ... This Walnut Street spa will wax it all, including areas that aren't listed on the spa's menu. [Image credit: Rescue Rittenhouse Spa]

Body Restoration Spa

Body Restoration is one of few waxing centers in Philadelphia to employ blue wax during its Brazilian waxes, a hard wax that promises less irritation and pain and fewer ingrown hairs. The spa uses a soft wax to remove hair from other parts of the bod, and sticks are never, ever double-dipped. [Image credit: Body Restoration Spa]

Heads & Tails Beauty Boutique

Using a French depilatory blue wax, Brazilians at Heads & Tails are less painful than most, especially since they're followed by a cooling application of peppermint-infused oils. Waxing services are offered for guys, too, along with brow, lip, leg, and arm waxes. [Image credit: Heads & Tails Beauty Boutique]

Mi Cumbia Organica

New to below-the-belt waxing? Opt for the aptly-name Brazilian Virgin at this eco-friendly nail/waxing spa in Rittenhouse. Arm, brow, leg, and back waxes are offered, too. Note that services here are by appointment only. [Image credit: Mi Cumbia Organica]

Moko

Non-toxic waxes at this organic salon in Old City deliver smooth, supple skin that's free of ingrown hairs. [Image credit: Moko/Facebook]

The Naked Peach

This South Street waxing salon specializes in Brazilians, but the Naked Peach can get you hairless from head to toe. Accompanying every service, a glass of peach wine helps take the edge off. Sign up for the Peach Card for a monthly fee of $35 and score serious discounts on services. [Image credit: The Naked Peach]

Rescue Rittenhouse Spa

Lip, chin, arm, leg, underarm, bikini ... This Walnut Street spa will wax it all, including areas that aren't listed on the spa's menu. [Image credit: Rescue Rittenhouse Spa]