Health and Beauty

Western women (and some men) who are used to having easy access to beauty salons that specialize in waxing are often a tad fearful they won’t be able to find the same services here in Japan. Waxing, especially Brazilian, is still a relatively new concept in Japan. In a smaller city like Hiroshima, it may be a bit harder to find somewhere offering the service. Although it takes a little research, places do exist, including ones where the staff speak English. GirassoL GirassoL is a licensed and extremely professional home business. The owner, Risa, speaks fluent English. The salon specializes in full-body waxing and uses high-quality, low-temperature wax for a smooth, silky, and (relatively!) pain-free experience. Risa attends conferences and studies regularly to update her skills, meaning she guarantees the latest and most advanced products and techniques. Risa caters primarily to female clients, but men who are interested in waxing can receive the service if a female friend introduces them. Although most salons in Japan are quite expensive, prices here are reasonable. Brazilian waxes are 6,000 yen and eyebrows are just 1,500 yen (as of 2024). Although the salon is located in Hiroshima, Risa offers services to people in the Iwakuni region as well. All…