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At Urban Waxx...ALL we do is wax.  And, we wax everything! We often get asked: "What is your most popular service?"  The answer is easy: The Brazilian! Out of all the services that we offer, and you can see the entire list right here, the Brazilian wax is by far the...

At Urban Waxx we say: The wax will bring you in the door, but the experience will last a lifetime.  We believe that to be true, because we see it every day. Urban Waxx is a group of women and men that have been brought together for the same purpose.  We all love to...

Consistency is key, and we love to be consistent at Urban Waxx!  If you have ever received a Brazilian wax with us, you probably hear us ask you: "What are you using for aftercare?"  The most common answer is: Uhh, what do you mean?So, what is "Aftercare?"  Aftercare...

How long waxing lasts is probably the number one question that we are asked (aside from does it hurt). One of the most delightful benefits of routinely waxing is that you do not need to remove hair everyday. You stay smooth for a long time, which is reason enough to...

Barre3...you must have heard of this workout right?  Have you tried it?   Well, what are you waiting for? Barre3 was started in Portland, OR, and now there are locations ALL over the United States.  There are 5 locations in the Portland area! From the Barre3 website:...

If you come into any UW, you will likely end up having a conversation with one of us about the wonders of exfoliation. WE LOVE TO EXFOLIATE!  Anyone who has waxed will know that there is nothing like the feeling of a fresh Brazilian or a freshly waxed pair of legs....

We love the Instagram and interviews of Babe who Hustle! It is always inspiring to read about female entrepreneurs.  Click on the link to read about a sorts of entrepreneurs and small business owners...including me (Shannon) and some of my thoughts about being the...

Necessity is the mother of invention. Necessity is what caused me to make so many choices when it came to my business. In fact, necessity is what pushed me to open Urban Waxx. I wanted to work in a salon that only waxed, with a fun upbeat atmosphere, with a serious...