Whether you’ve just moved to Saigon or you’re here for a holiday, getting waxed in a new city can feel like a small leap. The good news: a little preparation makes your first appointment quicker and more comfortable. Here are four things to know before you come in.
Let your hair grow to about 0.5-1 cm
Wax needs something to grip. At around 0.5-1 cm, the wax holds the hair well and it comes away cleanly. If you’re planning a wax around a trip, pause shaving for a while beforehand so there’s enough length.
Don’t shave or trim before your appointment
It’s tempting to tidy up first, but shaving or trimming makes the hair too short to wax. If you’ve shaved recently, wait until it grows back before booking.
Skip lotion and makeup on the area
Moisturiser, oil or makeup can stop the wax from sticking. In Saigon’s heat it’s easy to apply lotion out of habit. On waxing day, just keep the area clean and dry.
We calm your skin with cooling air afterwards
After waxing, Linh Lan uses cooling air at around -30°C to soothe freshly waxed skin, especially on sensitive areas. Hair is removed cleanly, and ingrown hairs are picked out one by one wherever possible.
Still have questions?
Worried that waxing makes hair grow back thicker? We covered that in an earlier post: Does waxing make hair grow back thicker? Planning a wax during your trip to Vietnam? See Why Get Waxed in Vietnam? And if anything’s unclear, feel free to message us before your visit.
Booking & directions
Walk-ins are welcome at Linh Lan Waxing, but you may need to wait if we are fully booked. Booking ahead is the surest way to get your preferred time. Book via WhatsApp or Zalo; you can change or cancel one day before. Open every day, 10:30–20:00.
Getting here
79 Pasteur, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Find the building with the PUSW sign, go through the black door on the left, and take the elevator to L2 (the third floor if you count the ground floor as the first). Open Google Maps