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5 Best Waxing Salons in Johannesburg (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Nobody walks into a waxing appointment in Johannesburg hoping for a surprise, and the waxing salons on this page have earned 1,166 Google reviews between them, every one rated 4.9 or 5.0. That's about as tight as ratings get for a treatment this personal, so the choice here comes down to location and whether you want a mall-based chain or a smaller independent studio.

Short answer: WAXIT Bedford Village leads on volume with 4.9 stars across 317 reviews, the deepest track record on this page. Waxology - The Art of Waxing in Randburg holds a perfect 5.0 across 237 reviews, and two more WAXIT branches in Appletons and Rosebank sit right behind at the same 4.9 rating. Expect appointments to run quickly, several reviewers mention same-day or walk-in slots.
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Johannesburg's waxing salons, side by side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 WAXIT Bedford Village 4.9 317 Overall / first-timers View ›
2 WAXIT Appletons 4.9 274 Randburg / Ferndale area View ›
3 Waxology - The Art of Waxing 5.0 237 Independent studio / sensitive skin View ›
4 WAXIT Rosebank 4.9 178 Rosebank Mall View ›
5 The Mobile Waxer-Randburg-Waxing+Vagacials 5.0 160 Mobile waxing View ›
5 Best Waxing Salons in Johannesburg (2026)

Where to book, and why

WAXIT Bedford Village logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

WAXIT Bedford Village

4.9317 Google reviews

WAXIT Bedford Village is one of over 30 branches of the national WAXIT chain, running a full menu of female, male, and teen waxing services out of the Bedford Village Shopping Centre in Bedfordview. It publishes a downloadable price list and runs regular first-visit promotions. The chain model means consistent treatment protocols across every location.

What people praise

  • First-time clients get discounts on treatment and aftercare products
  • Named therapists praised repeatedly for a gentle, quick technique
  • Clean, welcoming environment with reasonable prices
  • Long-term clients report consistent quality over multiple years
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume317 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest review count on this page and the rating holds nearly perfect, a safe first call for a Brazilian or any other wax in the east of the city.

Shop 1A, Corner Nicol &, Bedford Village Shopping Centre, Van Buuren Rd, Bedfordview, Johannesburg, 2007

WAXIT Appletons logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

WAXIT Appletons

4.9274 Google reviews

WAXIT Appletons is the chain's Randburg branch, located in Appleton's Village in Ferndale, running the same female, male, and teen waxing menu as its sister locations. Reviewers name specific therapists across a wide range of appointment types, from full treatments to quick lip waxes. The space is consistently described as clean and calm.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe the space as clean and refreshing
  • Named therapists praised for knowledge of products and technique
  • Good for first-timers who are nervous about the process
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume274 · 92th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A near-identical rating to the Bedford Village branch, pick this one if Randburg or Ferndale is more convenient.

Corner of Hill Street &, Malibongwe Dr, Ferndale, Johannesburg, 2194

Waxology - The Art of Waxing logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Waxology - The Art of Waxing

5.0237 Google reviews

Waxology - The Art of Waxing is an independent waxing studio in Fairland, Randburg, offering both female and male waxing plus laser hair removal. It's smaller than the WAXIT chain locations, with two named therapists, Candice and Vasti, who reviewers mention by name in almost every review. The studio runs shorter weekday hours and no Sunday appointments.

What people praise

  • Therapists praised repeatedly for a calm, pain-conscious approach
  • Reviewers with sensitive skin or past bad experiences describe feeling put at ease
  • One reviewer notes the salon followed up personally after a reaction to check in

Worth knowing

  • Smaller independent team means fewer appointment slots than the chain branches, and no Sunday hours
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating5 / 5
Review volume237 · 86th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The only perfect 5.0 rating on this page, and worth it specifically if you've had a rough waxing experience elsewhere before and want a slower, more careful approach.

258 Smit St, Fairland, Randburg, 2030

WAXIT Rosebank logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

WAXIT Rosebank

4.9178 Google reviews

WAXIT Rosebank operates out of Rosebank Mall, running the same national WAXIT service menu with female, male, and teen waxing appointments. It keeps slightly longer weekday hours than some of the other WAXIT branches, open until 7pm most days. Multiple therapists are named repeatedly across reviews for both general waxing and more specific treatments like nose waxing.

What people praise

  • Therapists explain each step clearly, useful for first-time or unusual treatments
  • Reviewers highlight hygienic, well-kept treatment rooms
  • Longer weekday hours than several other locations on this list
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume178 · 81th
Confidencemoderate
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A close match to the other WAXIT branches on rating, and the mall location makes it easy to combine with other errands.

shop c217, Rosebank Mall, 50 Bath Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196

The Mobile Waxer-Randburg-Waxing+Vagacials logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

The Mobile Waxer-Randburg-Waxing+Vagacials

5.0160 Google reviews

The Mobile Waxer is a Randburg-based mobile waxing service, sending a therapist to a client's home rather than running a fixed studio, and it also operates a waxing training academy for aspiring beauticians. Its Google reviews are a mix of client waxing sessions and training-course feedback, since both fall under the same business listing. The founder, Kgomotso, is named across most reviews, whether for a wax appointment or a training class.

What people praise

  • Waxing clients describe genuinely painless sessions with a gentle technique
  • Convenient for anyone who wants waxing done at home rather than traveling to a studio
  • Founder personally trains and is directly involved in service quality

Worth knowing

  • Many of the public reviews are about the training academy rather than client waxing appointments, so ask directly about current mobile-service availability and pricing
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating5 / 5
Review volume160 · 69th
Confidencemoderate
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong option if a mobile appointment fits your schedule better than visiting a salon, though it's worth confirming current waxing availability directly since much of its online feedback centers on the training side of the business.

Block B, Ground Floor, 391 Main Ave, Ferndale, Randburg, 2194

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average for each salon. Review volume measures how many customers actually left a rating, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence blends the two, so a high rating built on a deep review history counts for more than one resting on a handful of visits. Recency checks how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does waxing cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

Several salons on this page, including the WAXIT branches, publish downloadable price lists on their websites, but exact treatment pricing varies by area and body zone. Full-body and Brazilian waxing typically cost more than smaller areas like lips or brows. Check each salon’s own price list or call ahead for a current quote.

Serving Johannesburg and surrounding suburbs

This list spans Bedfordview, Randburg, Ferndale, and Rosebank, giving decent coverage across the east and northwest of the city. If you’re searching for a waxing salon near me from Sandton, Fourways, or the CBD, WAXIT alone runs branches across dozens of Johannesburg-area malls beyond the ones on this list, and The Mobile Waxer can bring the service to you directly.

What to ask before you book a wax

  • What wax type do you use, hard wax, soft wax, or sugaring?
  • How long has your hair got to be before a session works well?
  • Can I request a specific therapist?
  • What’s your policy on rescheduling or late arrival?
  • Do you offer discounts for first-time clients or packages?
  • Is mobile or at-home service available if I’d rather skip the studio?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these waxing salons?

We pulled every waxing hair removal business in Johannesburg with a real, active Google Business profile and ranked them by rating, review volume, and how recently customers are still reviewing them.

How often is this page updated?

We refresh the data behind this page regularly. It was last verified in July 2026.

What’s the difference between the WAXIT branches on this list?

They’re the same national chain with the same service menu and pricing structure, so the main difference is location and which named therapists you’ll find at each branch.

Can I get waxing done at home in Johannesburg?

Yes. The Mobile Waxer sends a therapist to your home in the Randburg area rather than requiring a studio visit.

The bottom line

WAXIT Bedford Village is the safest default here, with the deepest review history and a rating that has held up over years of visits. If you’d rather support an independent studio or have sensitive skin, Waxology in Randburg is the only perfect-rated pick on this list.

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