Curiosity is a sin

I always allot some time and budget to go to Lay Bare Waxing Salon for my "hygiene ritual." I usually go there to have my UA waxed and for some eyebrow threading. But ever since I bought myself some Strip-it Wax, I rarely go there now, I just DIY. The obvious advantage here is I get to save at least P350 (P150- UA, P100- threading, + TIP, +transpo) every month because one tub of this lasts for several months. The only downside is that I don't know how to shape my own eyebrows, so for several weeks, it has become a bush.

Now, there isn't a Lay Bare branch that is easily accessible from my home/work, and I didn't want to go all the way there just to have my eyebrows shaped. So, in an act of desperation, (I always get depressed when I see my bushy eyebrows in the mirror), I tried going to Let's Face It (which is walking distance from my work). Eyebrow Threading there is P150 + TIP.

What a big mistake. Never going back there again. But, I'm getting ahead of myself. What happened? you may ask. Nothing much:



I went inside the branch and registered for the eyebrow threading. Interior looks cozier than before.
After a few minutes, they ushered me in to the "room." It was a single room with lots of beds cramped in. I was told to lay down next to a girl having her facial. "kakahiya" was all I was thinking.
I had no where to place my bag (which was kind of big), I just placed it on the floor, hoping no one will snatch it.
Then comes the treatment. Now, I'm very used to the pain that comes with threading. But I don't know why, it was more painful than usual. Every hair that she pulled out made my eyes water.
To make matters worst. The "beautician" would talk to the others employees while working on me. Laughing and joking even!
But to cap it all off, she would make tactless comments about my eyebrows! "Look, I already know that its out of control, you don't have to say it to my face."
There was even another employee that she invited to look, and they would laugh and make comments together, ALL THE WHILE WHY THAT I WAS THERE. HELLO, I AM NOT ASLEEP.

I could here comments like "Ay, bakit ganyan itsura." and "Ayan, nagmukha na siyang kilay."
-WOW. Thanks.

I'm so sorry Lay Bare, I will never turn my back to you again.. :(

But just so that we are clear, here are some of the key differences between the two:

1. Laybare has separate cubicles for privacy. LFI is like a ward
2. Employees in Lay Bare are very professional and courteous. They don't make "chikka" to other staff. And if ever they have a trainee they want to bring in, they ask first if its okay with you.
3. Lay Bare has a separate area where their staff can lounge, so that they don't crowd around in the reception area.
4. Lay Bare applied some ointment after procedure. With corresponding after-care tips.
5. Lay Bare is cheaper!

Although, Lay Bare specializes in hair removal. You can't go there to get facials. LFI is more of a general aesthetic center, yet I still don't go there for my facial treatments- I go to WM Medical Spa.

This is not a paid post. I am in no way connected to any of the aforementioned establishments. I am not intending to bash LFI. I am just stating my experience and opinion. No hate posts please.

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