Voted Best Place to Get Waxed by 2015 Raleigh Happenings Magazine!

Molly’s Wax Shop has been honored with winning our very first “Best-Of” list! Of course we’d like to thank the Academy… …but most of all YOU! This is an incredible feeling and I am truly grateful <3 Much love…

Introducing Shea Butter!

In the hot hot months of summer, our body sweats  - yes, duh, but did you also know that with this sweat, you can lose essential oils that are vital in keeping your skin supple and hydrated? Yes! And that’s where shea butter comes in. Not a petrolatum product which can clog your pores but [...]

Waxing and Feminism – it’s okay!

So I’ve been hesitant to post any thoughts about this particular issue as I’d like to try and stay positive about women, femininity AND feminism, and the mere mention of the word feminism throws people into fits of epilepsy. But I feel that the topic of bikini/Brazilian waxing – as it relates to feminism – [...]

Settling in…

Well it’s been about one month since we moved into our new digs and we are LOVING it! We’ve enjoyed entirely too many lattes and cinnamon scones at Yellow Dog Bread Company, imbibed in some delicious local brew at The Station, indulged in one or two chicken curried potpies at Piebird, and now my most recent indulgence [...]

We have arrived! And just in time for spring!

After delay after delay, after all the snow and ice, after all the setbacks, we have finally arrived at our beautiful new space. And just in time for spring! We are so thrilled to finally be here: 715 N. Person St. of Raleigh (close to downtown) So excited for you to see it! Google map Coming from Peace [...]

Introducing Carly…

Straight from Synergy Spa of Raleigh, Carly Verret graces us at our little ol’ wax shop with her expertise and skill. A master of ingredient alchemy and Brazilian know-how she is ready to take on all of your hair removal and skincare needs – and just in time for spring! And she’s ready to start [...]

New location – March 10th!

Greetings! Just your friendly neighborhood reminder that if your appointment is on or after MARCH 10, please come to the new shop at: 715 N. Person St. of Raleigh (close to downtown) Google map Coming from Peace St. (headed downtown just after crossing Blount St.) turn left at the famous and delicious Krispy Kreme, and we are [...]

Molly’s Wax Shop is Moving!! March 10th!!

Over the last several months many, if not all, of you have been hearing me go on and on about trying to find a larger space for my Wax Shop. Well… I’ve found one!!! So now you will only be hearing me go on and on about how much I LOVE my new space! And [...]

Are you ready to show off YOUR pumpkin?

Ohhh scary!! No, not all the ghosts and goblins – your hair! Look at it! How do you expect to show off your sexy vampire TRICKS with that? And those brows?? Unless your costume has anything to do with Frida Kahlo, you better watch that wicked unibrow! Come in and get shaped up. The kids [...]

Yes, waxing hurts. So let’s talk about pain tolerance…

Waxing is not without its risks, nor without its pain. Your hair is being forcibly removed from your skin – this hurts. But you get used to it, and it’s always worse the first time. Why? Because that hair follicle’s root bulb is extremely thick, built up with years and years of amino acids, protein, and keratin. [...]