Fellas, time to hop on the grooming bandwagon and try the best Boyzilian waxing in town that's safe, fast, professional and relatively pain-free
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s no longer a secret that men, too, are jumping on the grooming bandwagon. And by grooming, I mean beyond a handsome haircut; I’m referring to the process of removing hair from different parts of your body (yes, including the nether regions). I’m talking about manscaping. Though typically seen as a female indulgence, it’s becoming a common sight to find dudes flocking to top men’s grooming spots in Singapore for some professional tidying up down under and more. My recommendation? Without hesitation, We Need A Hero!
From the Spa Esprit Group that’ve given us Strip, Browhaus, and a slew of other cool F&B establishments like Ding Dong and boCHINche, comes a male grooming parlour in Tiong Bahru that ranks high on the so-hip-it-hurts scale. If manscaping is a high priority for you (take it from me, Neanderthal is not a turn on), We Need A Hero has all the solutions for hair removal – waxing, threading, tweezing, and IPL. Prices range from $11 for navel to $85 for a Boyzilian. I volunteered to test out its highly raved Boyzilian Wax, and here’s what I think.
Its inviting, male-friendly ambience is definitely a plus point!
What attracts me to We Need A Hero is the fact that it caters specifically to men. That in itself creates this welcoming environment for guys to indulge in men’s grooming treatments without having to feel embarrassed. What’s more? At We Need A Hero, they have two therapists who are in charge of hair removal treatments. If you’re more than cool with a lady attending to you, Body Barberess, Adniah, is your go-to gal. Otherwise, there’s Scott – the lieutenant of We Need A Hero (who happened to be my therapist when I visited the salon for my Boyzilian session). Just remember to ring them up to find out who’s on duty on the day you’re planning to get all waxed up.
Nothing put me more at ease than its professional service.
Even though I’ve had prior experience with Boyzilians, I admit that I was a tad nervous ’cause I took a two-month sabbatical from my regular waxing routine, which would only mean that the next sesh would’ve likely been a more painful one. But thank God for the friendly staff at We Need A Hero; from explaining the pre-treatment form clearly to reminding me of the post-treatment care, the whole experience was conducted professionally. What put me at ease was also knowing that Scott had bagged eight years of experience since he came to Singapore from Newcastle in 2008. So instantly, I knew that I was in good hands. Scott also explained to me why he uses hot, hard wax, as it’d grip on to each hair and not the skin, ensuring maximum results with minimum pain. Hygiene-wise? Gloves, check. pH-balanced wet wipes, double-check. The waxing room was clean, and there was no double-dipping during the entire treatment. All was good.
Thank God it was a speedy process!
Let’s face it: to say that a Boyzilian wax is a pain-free experience is a little far-fetched. But Scott was a pro at minimising the ouch-factor by making the entire process a speedy one! It also helps that Scott was pretty chatty; that certainly helped to keep my mind off the pain, mitigate any awkwardness during the treatment, and somehow miraculously speed up the experience. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, and definitely one of the best Boyzilians I’ve ever done. I’m indeed a satisfied customer, and I’d definitely recommend my guy buds to give it a shot. No need to be shy!
We Need a Hero, #01-86, 57 Eng Hoon Street, Singapore 610057, p. 6222 5590. Open Mon-Fri 11am-9pm; Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 10am-8pm. For more information on We Need A Hero’s Boyzilian Wax or its other services, visit its official website or Facebook page.