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Waxing Prices and Financing Options

Spa treatments like waxing are not typically covered by health insurance plans. Learn more about waxing costs and how to finance yours.

Written by Kristin Driver

Posted June 14, 2022

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Waxing is a spa treatment that uses warmed wax to help remove unwanted hair. Waxing is safe for most areas of the body1 including your eyebrows, underarms, legs, and bikini area.

When performed by a licensed esthetician (someone with special knowledge and training in skin care) waxing is safe for most skin types.

Based on your rate of hair growth and how frequently you wax, a waxing session can keep your legs smooth from 3 to 4 weeks.

How Much Does Waxing Cost?

An average waxing appointment cost between $50 to $70, though small areas (like brows), may cost less.1

Does Insurance Cover Waxing?

No. Elective, cosmetic or spa treatments like waxing are not typically covered by health insurance plans.2

How Can I Pay For Waxing?

You can pay for waxing in several ways:

  • Out of pocket: If you have the funds readily available, of course you can simply pay for the service at time of delivery.
  • General purpose credit card: Almost all providers accept general purpose credit cards.
  • CareCredit: The CareCredit credit card can help you get the spa services (like waxing, facials, or massage) you want with convenient payments that help fit your budget and promotional financing on purchases of $200 of more.*

Can I Use My CareCredit Credit Card to Pay For Waxing?

Yes. If approved, you can use your CareCredit credit card at locations within the CareCredit network to finance your waxing or other spa services and treatments.*

The benefit of using a CareCredit credit card is the opportunity to use promotional financing on purchases of $200 or more.* If approved, you can pay for the care you need immediately. You can use your CareCredit card again and again to pay for other health and wellness needs.

Use the Acceptance Locator or download the CareCredit Mobile App to find a waxing provider near you who accepts the CareCredit credit card.

Author Bio

Kristin Driver is a digital writer with Synchrony. She specializes in writing about health care, finances, and pet care. Her work has been published by Cedars-Sinai, UCLA Health, Stanford Health Care, Risk & Insurance, Modern Health Care, Risk Insider, CIO Review, and more.

The content is subject to change without notice and provided solely for your convenience. You are urged to consult with your individual advisors and/or medical providers with respect to any information presented. Neither Synchrony nor any of its affiliates, including CareCredit, make any representations or warranties regarding this content and accepts no liability for any loss or harm arising from the use of the information provided. Your receipt of this information constitutes your acceptance of these terms and conditions.

* Subject to credit approval.

Sources:

1 “What’s the Difference Between Waxing and Shaving?” Healthline, https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/waxing-vs-shaving#areas-it-covers, accessed 4/15/22

2 “What Does Health Insurance Not Cover,” Zucchi, Kristina (3/2/22), Investopedia, https://www.investopedia.com/articles/insurance/09/services-health-insurers-do-not-cover.asp, accessed 4/25/22