Health & Beauty House of Wax D.I.Y Waxing Here’s what you need for your own homemade wax: • 3 tablespoons brown sugar • 1 tablespoon water • 3 tablespoons of lemon juice.
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Pour the sugar, water and lemon juice all together in a saucepan, and heat it over a low flame. Keep stirring the mixture to avoid burning and stir it until all the sugar has melted. Let it cool slightly before using it and store it in a heat proof container for later use so you can warm it up on the microwave whenever you want to use it.
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Bye-bye hairy! Saying goodbye to unwanted hair has never been this easy
Tyara Putri rounds up three of the best waxing parlours in town to help wave the unwanted hair goodbye
Jl. Gandaria, no. 8. Kebayoran Baru. 021 2905 3008).
3. Strip
Strip is renowned as the first waxing parlour in Jakarta for 2. Caramello its HSQ (Hygiene, Speed and Started in 2009, Caramello Quality) mantra where there is provides natural hair removal absolutely no double dipping services via sugar-waxing and and each customer receives their 1. Honeypot threading at affordable prices personal hygiene wax pack. This franchise wax boutique from (upper body wax Rp.35,000The wax options are lavenderSingapore has been established Rp.70,000; lower body wax based for body wax (Rp.35,000in Jakarta for three years and has Rp.50,000-Rp.85,000; face wax Rp.275,000) and berry chocolateall the waxing services you could Rp.20,000-Rp.30,000, and full based wax for more sensitive parts ever ask for. Their signature wax body Rp.395,000) with 20 per cent (Rp.90,000-Rp.340,000). These is the Brazilian, with six types additional fees for male customers. waxes can remove hairs as short of shapes: basic bikini, the in The treatment is as quick as as 6mm . between, the butterfly, Hollywood, you would hope for thanks to The treatment room is spacey playboy and l’amour (Rp. 125,000- their skilful therapists. They use and comfortable and the Rp.325,000). They use strawberry caramel-based wax and threading, therapists, or Strip-erellas as wax for the general waxing and the Persian style hair-removal they’re referred to here, were hot waxes made of cherry, apricot technique which is a wee bit trained by trainers from Singapore and jasmine essential oils for the itchy and requires you to hold the to perform a quick, safe and sensitive area to minimize the pain. skin while the therapist does the pain-less wax in 15 minutes flat. Before they start the procedure, threading. And since they don’t But if you’re not sure about the they will let you change your provide hard-wax for the sensitive pain you’re going through, Strip clothes with a provided Kimono area, you might have to deal with a provides cute squeezable animal first. The waxing fairies (that’s brief moment of pain there. toys for you to release the pain, what they call their therapists) There are only four beds which you can also bring home for don’t double dip and, if necessary, divided by clean curtains for the Rp.75,000. they tweeze instead of thread the treatment, so due to the high-traffic After the treatment, your Stripleftover hairs. of customers, you might want to erella will wait outside while Honeypot has catchy black and make an appointment first before you’re changing clothes and kindly fuchsia walls and dim lighting you walk-in for the service. (Sunindulge you with a tiny glass of from a chandelier. Sorry guys, their Thu 10am-7pm; Fri-Sat 10amhot ginger tea. (Open daily, 10amservice is strictly for the ladies. 8.30pm. La Codefin, UF-15, Jl. 10pm. Pondok Indah Mall 2, Jl. (Open daily from 10am-10pm. Kemang Raya, no. 8. 021 9229 Metro Pondok Indah. 021 7592 Gandaria City, 1st floor, unit 167, 7279. www.caramelloshop.com) 0607. www.strip.com.sg/jk/)
Apply this with a plastic knife or wooden stick in the direction hair grows, then take a piece of cloth, press down firmly and then pull off in the direction of hair growth.
Tips to reduce the ‘Ouch!’
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Draw in a deep breath through the nose, hold for a few seconds, and exhale slowly and fully through the mouth. This effectively relaxes the body, including hair follicles, which makes them less constricted.
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Press hard on the affected area immediately after the strip is pulled off. Applying pressure with the cushion of the finger on small areas or the palm of the hand on larger areas can result in a dramatic reduction in pain.
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Avoid drinking alcohol or caffeine at least a couple of hours before your appointment. Instead, you can take a pain killer 30 to 60 minutes before the waxing procedure to control mild pain and inflammation.
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Skin Care centres European Slimming Centre Jl. Iskandarsyah Raya, no. 97. 021 7278 0610. www.esc-asia.com. Since it was established in 2006, ESC has always presented the latest breakthroughs in slimming and skincare techniques. ESC also provides speciality health foods that taste great. ESC is supported by expert doctors and beauticians. Their clinic is also available in Surabaya. Bella Skin Care Plaza Indonesia 3rd fl, Jl. MH Thamrin, kav. 28-30, unit 31. 021 310 7662. www.bellaskin-indo. com. With more than two decades of experience in giving professional skincare treatments, Bella Skin Care is the forerunner in introducing the latest
Rhea’s chamber Spa and so much more solutions for skincare, both for women and men. Offers a range of skincare treatments with the best service for its clients, supported with trained beauty consultants. Their branches are available throughout the city.
Spas B Spa Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro, no. 12. 021 3192 2005. Rp. 60,000-Rp. 300,000. B Spa is a spa specializing in treating expecting moms and babies at affordable prices with skillful therapists. They offer spa treatments like body scrubs and traditional massages, and also hypnobirthing classes. Harnn & Thann Plaza Senayan Arcadia, 1st floor, Jl. New Delhi, no. 9. 021 5790 1056. www.harnn.co.id The leader in natural home spa products in Asia has now opened a new flagship store and spa concept with their highly trained and skilled Thai therapists to deliver an authentic spa treatment. Puri Santi Jl. Bunga Mawar, no. 19. 021 766 2423. www.purisanti.com Puri Santi is a new day-spa which provides the ultimate in relaxation in the form of body masks, bath therapies, hand and foot treatments, waxing, couple treatments and spa parties. Rhea’s Chamber Jl. Bendungan Hilir Raya, no. A12. 021 5790 6590. Rp.60,000-Rp.400,000. Rhea’s Chamber offers a new and unique spa treatment, rainbow water drop therapy, which uses shooting water technology with adjustable pressure. You can also try their manicure pedicure treatment, hair spa, foot spa and facial in this classic European interior spa.
Waxing Salons Caramello Sugar Waxing Shop
La Codefin, 2nd floor, UF-15, Jl. Kemang Raya, no.8. 021 9229 7279. www.caramelloshop.com Fun and witty wax parlour for all ages by ways of sugar waxing and threading. This October they will also launch their new shop at Epicentrum Walk. Honeypot Gandaria City, 1st floor, unit 167, Jl. KH M Syafii Hadzami, no. 8. 021 2905 3006. Dedicated to giving you the best waxing experience, Honeypot’s team of therapists have been professionally trained to be efficient and minimize pain. Each of them is put through a series of intensive tests before they are allowed to plough the field, leaving you with a sensual, sexy and sassy feeling. Strip 1) Plaza Indonesia, 2nd floor, Unit E-31, Jl. MH Thamrin, kav. 28-30. 021 2992 3538. 2) Pondok Indah Mall 2, Unit 122a, Jl. Metro Pondok Indah. 3) Senayan City, LG floor, Unit L-101, Jl. Asia Afrika, lot. 19. 021 7278 1489. www.strip.com/sg While in Plaza Indonesia and Senayan City they come hand-in-hand with the Browhaus, their latest store in Pondok Indah Mall only provide Strip for waxing service, with its famous HQS (Hygiene, Quality, Speed) mantra.
Yoga & pilates Iyengar Yoga Association of Sout East and East Asia (IYASEEA) 1) Jl. Kemang Raya, no. 18D. 021 719 3101, 2) Jl. Raya Villa Melati Mas, block L V, no. 8, Serpong. 021 537 3323, 021 9985 9860. www. iyengaryogaindonesia.com. Iyengar Yoga Association of South East and East Asia (IYASEEA) established in 2009, aims to bring together yoga students and teachers who are
committed to promoting, protecting and disseminating the art, science and philosophy of yoga, according to the teachings of Yogacharya BKS Iyengar, one of the foremost yoga masters in the world. The centre offers various yoga classes and all the instructors are committed to excellence in teaching only the Iyengar method of yoga. Yoga 8 Light 1) Jl. Teuku Nyak Arif, no. 10, Simprug. 021 739 6904, 2) Jl. Kelapa Gading Square, French Walk, unit F no. 33, Kelapa Gading Boulevard Barat. 021 4587 0311, 021 9965 5553. www.yoga8light.com. This centre provides various yoga classes to keep you stretchy. A wide range of classes including Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Sivanada Yoga, Yogalates, Pre-natal Yoga, Kids Yoga, Therapy Yoga, Gentle Yoga and Yoga for slimming are all available. Yoga classes here are reasonably priced. Anahata Wellness Centre fX Lifestyle X’nter, 5th floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman. 021 255 4055, info@ anahatawellness.com. For further details, go to www.anahatawellness.com. Appointment is required. Rp. 150,000 per class or Rp. 1,200,000 for package of 10 sessions. Located in one of the trendiest malls in Jakarta, Anahata offers various Yoga classes from Hatha, Ashtanga, Yoga Therapy, Prenatal and many more. After Yoga, enjoy spa treatments, nutrition consultation or other wellness programmes.
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MyBody Gym Indonesia Stock Exchange Building, Tower 1, suite 110, Jl. Jend Sudirman, kav. 52-53. 021 515 1458. Membership fees start at Rp. 500,000 per month. Other branches can be found in Plaza Senayan Arcadia and Talavera Office Park. For further details, see www.mybodygym.co.id. This is a reasonably priced, pleasant, modest fitness centre, created in consultation with medical experts, that has a reputation for trustworthy and professional management. They have many fitness group classes to choose from. The branch in Talavera has a pool. Fitness First Senayan City, 6th floor, Jl. Asia Afrika, kav. 19. 021 7278 1333. Mon-Sat 6am-11pm, Sun and public holidays 8am-8pm. Membership fees start at Rp. 450,000 per month. Other branches can be found at Plaza Semanggi, Oakwood, Pacific Place Mall, and Grand Indonesia. For further details, see www.fitnessfirst.co.id. Good facilities and, strangely, DVD and VCD rentals with 500 titles to choose from. The branch in Senayan City has a pool. The Ritz-Carlton Health Club Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan, kav. E11, no.1, Mega Kuningan. 021 2551 8888. This luxury fitness centre has a 350meter jogging track and state-of-theart facilities, and its right next to their famous spa, so you can go there to chill out right after exercising.
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