Sugaring & waxing

Sugaring & waxing in South Africa

Updated 4 November 2026

Sugaring and waxing in South Africa usually costs from about R 70 for a small area and R 250 for a full face in a salon, and R 280 to R 295 for a sugaring paste for home use, according to salon and shop price lists, November 2026. Salons usually quote per area, so the quickest way to know your total is to post a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Rules, training and qualifications

The results we found show no licence for sugaring or waxing as a salon service, so training is the local standard to check. Part-time sugaring courses are listed at about R 2,500 to R 4,500, and a 10-week course at about R 7,500. Ask whether the therapist trained with an accredited provider, and which body accredits the course, such as ITEC or a SETA.

Season and when to book

Many people book waxing before a summer holiday, because summer (December to February) is when shorter clothes and beach time make hair removal more visible. Book about a week before the trip, so the skin has time to settle. In winter (June to August) there is less pressure on timing, so a regular appointment schedule is easier to plan.

How it is priced and bought

Salons quote a price per area, such as lip, chin and brow, or per side of the face, and some offer a full-face package. In one salon list, sugaring a side of the face cost R 200 against R 100 for waxing, so compare the same area and method. Home paste and kits are sold separately, and one sugaring kit was listed at about R 423 on special. Ask whether the price is per area or per session, and whether a home visit costs extra.

What to put in your request

Say whether you prefer waxing or sugaring, and which areas you want done. Tell the therapist whether this is a one-off visit or regular, your hair and skin type, and whether you have sensitive skin. Give your district or suburb, whether you want a salon or a home visit, the date and time that suit you, and your budget in rand.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe what you need in your own words, and the AI asks about the missing details, such as the areas and your preferred method. It is free for buyers. It looks through salons' websites and price lists in your area and shows the prices it found. Local therapists reply in the chat with their own price and time, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose who to contact. See beauty and health, hair removal, or how it works.