WELCOME to Nether Lands Wax

Come experience the benefits of waxing at a shop where all are genuinely welcome. We don’t discriminate. Period. We are body-positive, weight-neutral, sex-positive and gender affirming. We meet you wherever you are with your own body acceptance because we already know you are fabulous.

Your BODY is Welcome Here.

• Your gender is welcome here.

• Your stretch marks are welcome here.

• Your hemorrhoids are welcome here.

• Your pregnancy is welcome here.

• Your PERIOD is welcome here.

• Your ingrown hairs, pimples, dry skin, faded tattoos, skin tags and wrinkles are welcome here.

• Your SIZE is welcome here.

• Your opinions are welcome here.

• Your questions are welcome here. (Literally nothing is TMI).

LOCATION

2401 SE 161st Court, Suite C

Vancouver, WA 98683

HOURS

Mon-Thurs 9:00a-7p

Friday 8:00a-6p

Saturday 10-5p

PHONE

Amanda (360) 606-0876

Anna (971) 285-6525

Kari (360) 600-3832

Allegra (503) 381-9049

Masks no longer required to enter salon.

SERVICES

BRAZILIAN   $75 for 30 minutes Removes all pubic hair from front to back.  If desired, leaves a decorative patch above your pubic bone. Includes inner/outer labia, penis/testes, and gluteal cleft.

BASIC BIKINI $45 for 30 minutes Removes hair along bikini line and inner thigh. Does not include stomach or backside. Basically removes what would show outside of your bathing suit.

EXTENDED BIKINI $60 for 30 minutes Removes hair up to two inches into inner bikini line. Includes stomach and backside. Does not include labia, testes, or penis.

GLUTES $30 for 15 minutes Includes gluteal cleft, cheeks and a small patch at lower back.

HALF LEGS $60 for 30 minutes Either upper or lower legs including knees, feet, and toes.

FULL LEGS $120 for 60 minutes Upper and lower legs including knees, feet, and toes. Does not include bikini waxing.

UNDERARMS $23 for 15 minutes

EARS or NOSTRILS $15 for 15 minutes (Book with Allegra only)

HANDS $15 for 15 minutes

TOES $15 for 15 minutes Includes top of feet

BROWS $25 for 15 minutes
LIP $15 for 15 minutes
CHIN $15 for 15 minutes
CHEEKS $18 for 15 minutes (facial waxing)

NECK $15 for 15 minutes Hairline clean-up and shaping along the back of the neck

BROW+LIP $38 for 15 minutes 

FULL FACE $60 for 30 minutes Brows, Lip, Chin, Cheeks

BROW TINTING $28 for 15 minutes

FULL ARMS $62 for 30 minutes Removes hair up to the shoulders, including elbows

UPPER ARMS $38 for 30 minutes

LOWER ARMS $42 for 30 minutes Includes elbows and wrists, hands are separate

BACK $70 for 30 minutes. Includes lower back to base of neck. 

SHOULDERS $18 for 15 minutes. 

CHEST $42 for 15 minutes.

STOMACH $30 for 15 minutes. (Lower stomach is included in Brazilian and Extended bikini only.)

FULL BODY WAXING starts at $330 and is by appointment only. Text Amanda at (360) 606-0876 with questions.

CANCELLATION POLICY - Canceling less than 24 hours before your appointment results in a fee of 50% of the appointment cost, due before we are able to rebook your next appointment. (This policy does not apply to appointments canceled for COVID-related reasons.)

WE USE ONLY NUFREE SOFT WAX

Nufree was developed over 25 years ago to help surgeons remove hair from patients before surgery. Here are just a few of the reasons why Nufree is the most effective hair removal treatment in the world.

• Nufree is soy-based, NOT ACTUALLY WAX, and therefore gentler to the skin.

• Nufree is self-preserving antibacterial and antimicrobial so it’s safe, clean and germ free.

• Nufree is completely BOTANICAL and safe for the entire body.

• Nufree doesn’t dry and can be removed any time!

• Nufree is scientifically tested and uses no animal products.

Q&A

DOES IT HURT? The short answer is yes, it hurts. The long answer is that there is no such thing as a pain-free wax because there is no way to remove the entire hair follicle including the root without causing at least some discomfort. Pain from waxing varies greatly from person to person and is mostly determined by skin type and genetics, not “pain tolerance.” Each of our waxers has performed literally thousands of waxes and we pride ourselves on using that expertise to minimize the pain as much as humanly possible. Most people say it isn’t as bad as they were expecting.

WHAT KIND OF WAX DO YOU USE? We exclusively use Nufree for all of our services. Nufree is a soft soy-based product that requires strips to remove hair from skin. It was developed to help surgeons prepare patients for surgery. It never hardens, so it doesn’t break hair off the way hard wax often can. We love this wax because it’s botanical, soy-based and antibacterial by nature, but also because it simply removes hair more efficiently than anything else we’ve tried. Nufree is the highest quality wax money can buy and we think it’s worth every penny.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I COME BACK?  We recommend 4-6 weeks between services.
Hair grows in three cycles per month and that means it’s important to let all three cycles grow out long enough for the wax to be able to uproot the follicles (¼-⅓ of an inch minimum). Some shops try to increase their business by recommending 3 week intervals, but that makes it almost impossible for all of the hair to be long enough to remove and we don’t encourage it. We’d rather you wait an extra week and leave our shop 100% smooth. The more consistently you wax, the less it hurts and the more it lasts.

DO YOU ALSO WAX MEN? Yes, all the time! We love waxing all people and have tried our best to keep the shop gender-neutral. We have priced our services accordingly - all genders pay the same prices for the same services. There is no need to specify your gender when booking. If you would like to let us know your pronouns ahead of time, please add them to the “notes” section when you book your service. (NOTE: Only Amanda and Anna provide Brazilian services for clients with penises/testes. We consider ourselves experts in this area. Please book accordingly.)

IS WAXING SANITARY? Absolutely. Our wax is antibacterial by nature. We wear gloves for every service and we never EVER double-dip, which means that the wax that touches your skin has never come in contact with another human-being. It is impossible to get an STI or any other type infection from our wax. You might get sticky, but any wax residue cleans up easily with either lotion or soap and warm water.

WHICH SERVICE SHOULD I BOOK - A BRAZILIAN WAX, AN EXTENDED BIKINI OR A BASIC BIKINI? A Brazilian wax removes all the hair from the inner/outer labia or the penis/testes and the gluteal cleft. If you don’t want hair on your genitals, but prefer to leave a decorative patch of the size and shape of your choice, please book a Brazilian. If you don’t want to take your underwear off, book a Basic Bikini. If you want something in between, book an Extended Bikini and choose your own adventure when you get here. Backside (gluteal cleft) is included only with the Brazilian, but can be added to just about any other service we provide. (It’s the best part of the wax! Feel free to ask us why.)

WHAT IF I’M MENSTRUATING? Tampon-strings are a daily part of the job for us and we don’t mind them AT ALL. Many clients even opt to get waxed during their periods because we strongly discourage intercourse for 24 hour afterwards and they may be more mindful of that rule while menstruating. It also helps keep your appointments on a regular schedule! One thing is certain - being waxed makes cleanliness a lot easier.

DO YOU OFFER COUPONS OR DISCOUNTS? Aside from our referral program (refer a friend and get $10 off your next service!), we don’t offer any discounts or coupons. Part of what goes into pricing our services is wear and tear on our bodies. Tendonitis, carpal tunnel, shoulder and elbow strain are all incredibly common among estheticians. We will always keep our prices fair and competitive, but we can’t afford to discount services that come at a physical cost to our bodies. (We do hope to be able to offer membership discounts to our regular clientele in the future.)

WHAT ABOUT A REFERRAL PROGRAM? YES! Refer a friend and get $10 off your next bikini wax. Just have your friend drop your name and phone number at checkout and we will send you a thank you text and automatically apply the credit to your next appointment.

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY - Canceling less than 24 hours before your appointment results in a fee of 50% of the appointment cost, due before we are able to rebook your next appointment. (This policy does not apply to appointments canceled for COVID-related reasons.)

BEFORE YOU WAX

The benefits of waxing are plentiful - smoother results that last weeks longer than shaving, less irritation, fewer ingrown hairs, NO ITCHY GROW BACK, less hair growth after each service cycle, and softer, lighter hair. In order to get the most from your service, please attend to the following details before booking your appointment:

• STOP SHAVING for at least two weeks before your service. 3-4 weeks is even better, but two weeks is the minimum amount of growth your hair needs in order to be long enough. It needs to be ¼”-⅓” to be long enough for waxing.

• DO NOT TRIM YOUR HAIR WITH AN ELECTRIC RAZOR. Or if you do so, please use a guard that leaves you with at least 1/2" of hair. We are more than happy to trim your hair with scissors. More often than not, trimmers cut the hair too short and we end up not being able to remove it.

• EXFOLIATE with a rough washcloth or exfoliating cloth beginning several days before your service. Use a circular motion to remove any debris that might be blocking your follicles.

• START MOISTURIZING as soon as you make your appointment. We recommend coconut oil (yes, the kind you cook with!), but you can use any lotion that works for your skin. Yes, this often means putting lotion on your genitals. Just remember that it prevents breakouts, but does not cause them the way putting oil on irritation-prone areas can. We never see acne on genitals, but we do see hair getting trapped beneath the skin because the follicles were too dry for the hair to grow out. (This is literally what causes most ingrown hairs.)

• DRINK PLENTY OF WATER for 48-hours before and after your service. We cannot emphasize enough how important it is for your skin to be well-hydrated. Wax can stick to dry skin more firmly than it does to well-moisturized skin and that makes pulling the hair out more painful.

• TAKE IBUPROFEN (or the NSAID of your choice) an hour before your wax. This is less to help with the pain (sadly, it can only do so much), but it reduces inflammation and significantly accelerates your recovery time. If you’ve been waxed before and you’re in the tiny group of people whose follicles react by swelling (sorry redheads!), feel free to take a Benadryl before your appointment.

• SHOWER on the day of your service. It doesn’t have to be right before your treatment. This isn’t because we care how you smell. This is because bacteria on the skin can cause you to break out with folliculitis after your wax and we want your experience to be as painless as possible.

• NO PERFUMES PLEASE. This IS because we care how you smell. We promise your waxer will be far more offended by your perfume than by your natural body odor. It is okay to wear deodorant (even if you’re getting an underarm wax - it actually helps with discomfort). We also prefer if you don’t smoke tobacco right before your service. That cigarette will taste better after your wax anyway.

• ALCOHOL isn’t necessarily recommended before a wax. This is less about how it might affect your experience and more about how it affects your waxer’s experience. Alcohol doesn’t always reduce your pain, but it can definitely exaggerate your emotional response to it.

• DO NOT WAX under any of the following circumstances:

  • You’re being treated with chemotherapy

  • You’ve used glycolic acid or hydroxy acid in the last 48 hours

  • You’re currently using prescription lotions or syrums

  • You've got a sunburn

  • You’re currently having an STI outbreak

  • You're doing it for anyone other than your own badass self

AFTER YOU WAX

APPLY COCONUT OIL. We will provide coconut oil to put on at the end of your service. It immediately calms the skin and begins the healing process. Continuing to moisturize daily with coconut oil (or the moisturizer of your choice) is essential to wax maintenance. 

AVOID BACTERIA FOR 24 HOURS. This means no sex, no hot tubs, no excessively hot water, no tanning, no sun, no exercise, etc. We have just opened up all of your follicles and they are prone to infection for up to 24 hours after your wax. Treat your waxed skin like you would a tattoo - like mini wounds you wouldn't want to get dirty. 

APPLY FINIPIL AFTER SHOWERING for the first few days after your wax. We will provide you with a sample packet of this antiseptic lotion to take home and apply to the waxed area. Avoid getting Finipil in or around any mucus membranes because it contains alcohol and can be potentially stingy. Most people find this product delightful, like minty-fresh Listerine, only for your skin. We also sell full size bottles if you prefer to use it every day. 

EXFOLIATE with a rough washcloth or exfoliating cloth beginning several days after your service. Use a circular motion to remove any debris that might be blocking your follicles. DON'T FORGET TO KEEP EXFOLIATING EVEN AFTER YOUR HAIR BEGINS TO GROW BACK. Most clients are great about it while their skin is fresh and smooth and then get forgetful about it once the hair returns, which is the most critical part of the maintenance process. If the follicles are blocked, the hair can't escape and grows beneath the surface of the skin, causing ingrown hairs.

MOISTURIZE. Again, we recommend coconut oil (yes, the kind you cook with!), but you can use any lotion that works for your skin. Yes, this often means putting lotion on your genitals. Just remember that it prevents breakouts, but does not cause them the way putting oil on irritation-prone areas can. We never see acne on genitals, but we do see hair getting trapped beneath the skin because the follicles were too dry for the hair to grow out. (This is literally what causes most ingrown hairs.)

REPEAT your service every 4-6 weeks! 

NETHER LANDS WAX LLC

2401 SE 161ST COURT, SUITE C 

VANCOUVER WA 98683

(360) 600-3832 

OUR SHOP IS LOCATED IN FISHER'S LANDING INSIDE THE FISHER'S MERCANTILE CENTER IN THE BUILDING BEHIND DEJA VU CONSIGNMENT SHOP. AMPLE PARKING AVAILABLE.