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  1. Elle Skin Beauty

    Elle Skin Beauty

    Suite 18 / 392 Logan Road, Greenslopes 4120
    (23)
    Elle Skin Beauty is a premium salon offering beauty, cosmetic, and personal care in Greenslopes.
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  2. Nelson Nails

    Nelson Nails

    169 Nelson Place, Williamstown 3016
    (11)
    For quality nails that will have you looking and feeling amazing, look no further than the friendly pros at Nelson Nails on Nelson Place in Williamstown.
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  3. NV's Medispa

    NV's Medispa

    78 Railway Street, Altona 3018
    (85)
    NV's Medispa is a delight to visit. Offering facials, peels, body treatments, manicures and pedicures, waxing, massage, tanning and waxing for men and women.
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  4. Beauty Blitz Skin & Body

    Beauty Blitz Skin & Body

    Shop 8 / 76 Queens Road , Slacks Creek 4127
    (341)
    Beauty Blitz Skin & Body is a wonderful gem. Book in for an expert wax, heavenly facial, and eyelash extension, hot stone massage, or spa pedicure.
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  5. Bella Beautique

    Bella Beautique

    44 Murrindal Street, , Werribee 3030
    (10)
    For fantastic beauty treatments from an experienced professional using industry-leading products, visit Bella Beautique on Murrindal Street in Werribee.
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  6. Alter Ego Hair Design

    Alter Ego Hair Design

    6 / 519 Old South Head Road, Rose Bay 2029
    (7)
    Alter Ego Hair Design specialises in natural, organic and high quality hair care. Stylists offer fume free hair colouring, waxing and Keratin treatments.
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  7. Beauty On Main

    Beauty On Main

    Shop 6/15 Tedder Avenue , Main Beach 4217
    (14)
    Beauty on Main have incredible facials. Indulge in a relaxing, deep cleansing, or anti-ageing treatment. Then top it off with a body polish and manicure.
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  8. Gloss Beauty Salon

    Gloss Beauty Salon

    Shop 1A / 57 Minnamurra Circuit, Prestons 2170
    (1919)
    For all your skin, beauty and relaxation needs, look no further than Gloss Beauty Salon, conveniently situated on Minnamurra Circuit in Prestons NSW.
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  9. In2Skin Beauty & Dermal Therapy

    In2Skin Beauty & Dermal Therapy

    1/269-275 Centre Dandenong Road, , Dingley Village 3172
    (7)
    For exceptional skin and beauty treatments, look no further than In2Skin Beauty & Dermal Therapy on Centre Dandenong Road in Dingley Village.
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  10. Island Sea Nails & Beauty

    Island Sea Nails & Beauty

    5 / 150 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst 2010
    (96)
    Island Sea Nails & Beauty invites you to experience the friendly and warm atmosphere, the staff here aim to make you feel completely pampered and polished.
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  11. Queen B Skin and Beauty

    Queen B Skin and Beauty

    237 Clarendon St, South Melbourne 3205
    (54)
    Queen B Skin and Beauty is a beauty and skincare studio in South Melbourne. Explore all things skin and beauty in this spacious and decadent day spa.
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  12. Beauty on Crown

    Beauty on Crown

    427A Parramatta Road, Leichhardt 2040
    (6)
    Beauty on Crown will transform your skin with services including skin needling, mineral mud wrap, sunless tanning, pedicure, and pure oxygen therapy.
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  13. Healing Hands Thai Massage & Spa

    Healing Hands Thai Massage & Spa

    978 Stanley St East, East Brisbane 4169
    (5)
    Feel right at home at Healing Hands Thai Massage & Spa. Book in for a traditional Thai massage, reflexology, facials or luscious hand, foot, or body treatment.
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  14. Elite Purity Beauty Studio

    Elite Purity Beauty Studio

    46 Slim Dusty Circuit Canberra ACT, Moncrieff 2914
    (12)
    Elite Purity Beauty Studio is the one-stop-salon for all your beauty needs. Offering lash and brow treatments, lash extensions, teeth whitening, and nail care.
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  15. Sunero Hair and Beauty Centre

    Sunero Hair and Beauty Centre

    3 159 Logan Road, Woolloongabba 4102
    (14)
    Sunero Hair and Beauty Centre offer top-notch hairstyling, colouring, cutting, perming and straightening. Finish off with a wax, facial or eyelash treatment.
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  16. Salute Beauty

    Salute Beauty

    Shop 8/34-38 Siganto Drive , Helensvale 4212
    (9)
    For a truly pampering massage, and beauty treatments, look no further than Salute Beauty. Book in for a hot stone massage, facial, manicure or wax appointment.
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  17. Hair and Beauty Touch

    Hair and Beauty Touch

    78 Glen Eira Road, Ripponlea 3185
    (6)
    Pamper yourself and come to Hair and Beauty Touch. The skilled beauty therapists offer hair styling and colouring, Keratin treatments, facials, and makeup.
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  18. 4 Seasons Nails & Beauty

    4 Seasons Nails & Beauty

    510 Macaulay Road, Kensington 3031
    (54)
    4 Seasons Nails & Beauty is a beauty salon in Kensington offering nail and beauty services for a diverse clientele.
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  19. Noor Beauty

    Noor Beauty

    2/7 Tilba Street, Aberfeldie 3040
    (16)
    Noor Beauty caters to all your beauty needs. Choose from amazing Manicures and Pedicures, specialty facials including Microdermabrasion and Hydrodermabrasion.
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  20. Eassa Day Spa

    Eassa Day Spa

    34 Hindley Street, Adelaide CBD 5000
    (13)
    Eassa Day Spa offers a range of treatments including facials, cosmetic injectables, Thai massage, pregnancy massage, and eye, neck and décolletage treatments.
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Paraffin Wax

When we think of beauty treatments we tend to think of deliciously fragrant natural ingredients, such as coconut, honey, cacao and olive oil. But whilst paraffin wax may not sound that appealing initially, it's a treatment that's well worth trying.

First created in Germany in 1830, paraffin wax was used to make candles. It revealed many more uses over time, including its benefits as a beauty product.

Wax generally has long been used in the beauty industry, as an ingredient and as a method of hair removal. Paraffin wax is softer than most and is exceptional for smoothing and softening the skin.

Hand Treatment

Amid all the very modern lotions and potions you find in spas and beauty salons these days, you'll still find paraffin wax in many. It's most common use is as a hand treatment.

Interestingly, as well as its ability to soften skin, paraffin wax has been used for centuries as a treatment for aches and pains. As far back as the Roman Empire, it was often used for massage therapy.

Today it is used as a heat therapy treatment for people suffering from arthritis and rheumatism. As paraffin wax has a lower melting point it can achieve the desired consistency at cooler temperatures. This makes it safer for skin application.

Treats Skin Conditions

It is also used to treat scleroderma, a nasty skin condition where collagen accumulates on the body causing the skin to harden. By boosting the skin's elasticity it improves movement and mobility. In the sports world, paraffin wax is used to treat muscle, ligament and tendon injuries, bursitis and sprains. By boosting blood flow it reduces pain and joint stiffness.

If it can do all this imagine what paraffin wax can do when incorporated into your weekly manicure. Or perhaps even your pedicure. In both cases, the therapist would probably use a paraffin wax bath. This is a small heat-generating container that's big enough to accommodate your hands or feet.

When the wax melts the therapist will submerge your hands or feet in the warm liquid. Once your skin is coated, the wax will be allowed to harden so that its natural emollient can get to work. The warmth will open your pores whilst the emollient softens the skin.

Get Rid of Cracked Skin

When the hardened wax is removed it also strips off the dead skin cells to further promote softer, newer skin. It is really good in winter when you get extremely dry, cracked skin.

Imagine dipping tired sore footsies into that deliciously warm wax. Bliss. Those aches and pains would just disappear, along with that nasty hard cracked skin.

There are some people who may have to avoid paraffin wax treatments, including anyone with highly sensitive skin, hypertension, diabetes, skin rashes or open wounds. If you're unsure just check with your doctor.

For most people, a paraffin wax treatment offers many benefits, including:

Relaxes muscles

The gentle heat will boost your blood flow and relieve soreness, aches and pains.

Exfoliation

When the hardened wax is gently removed it will strip off dirt and dead skin cells to reveal younger, fresher-looking skin.

Pore cleansing

The heat will also open up the pores of your skin to clean out impurities and unclog pores.

Skin rejuvenation

The exfoliation and pore cleansing helps to rejuvenate your skin by revealing new skin cells and removing dirt and toxins.

Repairs skin damage

Watch how sore cracked skin is transformed when you have a paraffin wax bath. It both softens and hydrates.

Moisturises

The paraffin wax leaves behind a thin barrier to hold in moisture and keep out the elements. As a result, your skin will continue to feel soft and smooth long after treatment.

If you're keen to give your hands and feet this wonderful treat, search Bookwell for a spa or clinic offering paraffin wax treatments in your area.