Let’s be real…hair removal can be pesky and a pain. MKP’s waxing services can solve these issues for most people. So what’s stopping you? Often times myths and misinformation can be the #1 reason people don’t get waxed. A few common myths about waxing that we’ve heard are: Waxing is for younger women only. Waxing will make your skin saggy and wrinkly. Waxing will make your hair grow back thicker. Waxing is just for women. MKP is here to provide you with the best information possible about these common myths. Myth 1: Waxing is For Younger Women Only FALSE! MKP Waxing Salon’s services don’t disc ..read more

MKP – we’re Makin’ Kitties Pretty! That’s our name from day one, and it’s a motto we still live by today. There is, of course, the obvious connotation – hair removal can help delicate areas feel more attractive. This is true for both male and female clients. But that’s not all that we stand for. We live by making our clients FEEL as pretty as they look on the outside. With a variety of services that include skincare and body wellness, we can help our clients gain confidence in all that they do. At MKP, we strive to create a safe space where you can come in feeling comfortable and walk out feel ..read more

We are thrilled to announce that MKP Waxing Salon is now offering Black Sugar paste! Black Sugar Paste gets its name – and its unique color – because it’s infused with activated charcoal. This product is dark as the midnight sky! It’s one of our favorite additions, providing added health benefits for the skin, like soothing aloe vera, and the ability to detoxify as it waxes. This service comes from one of our most trusted wax supplying brands, Bohemia, and is offered from MKP in Columbus, Georgia, in addition to our traditional sugar paste selections. We’re proud to add it to our repertoire of ..read more

It’s time to TREAT YO-SELF! Book a spa service and enjoy a little “you” time with some much-needed relaxation and care. Choose from our wide variety of services – from simple maintenance – to skin rejuvenation – for the perfect service to meet your self-care wants and needs. We’re talking, time to kick back and relax. Enjoy the nice calming sounds and soothing environment, all while you get to take a break from the day’s stressors. Stop worrying about when you can get your next skincare service in, and make the appointment already. At MKP, we’re here to make your wants and needs a reality. Bes ..read more

Our skin is in a constant state of turnover. Dead skin cells typically make up a lot of the top layer, with new, soft skin just underneath. As we age, the turnover slows and dead skin can build up at the surface, leaving our skin dull and dry, and not just on our faces! Summer in Columbus, GA is hard on the skin – exfoliation can help! You might be taking good care of your face – what about the rest of your body? Here are five benefits of body exfoliation: 1. Body scrubs encourage circulation and skin cell turnover, leaving your skin youthful and bright. Under dull, dry skin, there is a layer ..read more

If you’ve only ever heard of traditional waxing, it’s time for you to get educated on the new fad — sugaring! Sugaring is an alternative method of hair removal, although it’s very similar to traditional waxing, there are some undeniable differences.  In this month’s MKP blog, you will be informed of the ingredients in sugaring, what to do when getting a sugar wax, and the difference between sugaring and waxing. Ingredients in a Sugar Wax In sugar wax, the ingredients are quite basic and all-natural. Sugar wax is made out of course white sugar, lemon, water, and salt. (It almost sounds lik ..read more

Hair grows on its own schedule based on genetics and various other factors. It’s a process that we often take for granted, or are in fact, annoyed by come swimsuit season. Men and women alike have natural methods that change the way their hair grows. How quickly, the thickness and color of the hair, and more. One of these contributing factors comes through hormones. Yes, hormones. Increases and decreases have a direct effect on your hair and understanding how this process works can give you a better idea of what to look for in terms of hair growth. Male Growth Hormones: Androgens Androgen is a ..read more

Waxing or shaving? Obviously, both are hair removal methods that most women use daily. However, which one is better, does waxing or shaving hold more benefits? Waxing uses hot wax while shaving uses a razor. But let’s dig further into these hair removal methods and see why waxing is better than shaving. Waxing is More Sustainable Though shaving has been the go-to hair removal method for years upon years, it’s time to ditch this stone-age approach and move on to a more sustainable method of hair removal — waxing. Though shaving trims the hair of the desired area, showing a smooth surface, this ..read more

If you’ve only ever heard of traditional waxing, it’s time for you to get educated on the new fad–sugaring. Sugaring is an alternative method of hair removal, although it’s very similar to traditional hard waxing, there are some undeniable differences. In this month’s MKP blog, you will be informed of the ingredients in sugaring, what to do when getting a sugaring service, and the difference between sugaring and waxing. Ingredients in a Sugar In sugar, the ingredients are quite basic and all-natural.  Our sugar is made out of organic sugar, molasses, lemon, and water. There are not too many ..read more

If you’ve never had a Brazilian wax before, you might be nervous or scared, which is totally normal! As a client, you’re putting your trust in our services to keep you safe, healthy, and happy. MKP Waxing Salon is here to ensure that your trust isn’t wavered — even during the most delicate of services. Clean. Condition. Remove. Restore. We have developed the MKP Method with you in mind. Our goal is for each and every client to leave in comfort and walk out pretty. This goes beyond simple hair removal, we strive for total body wellness care. To calm your nerves before your first Brazilian waxin ..read more