Traditional hair removal treatments and Middle Eastern wax

Les Bains du Marais offers men’s and women’s hair removal treatments with 100% natural honey or sugar wax

Choose between disposable wax or all-natural Middle Eastern wax, made here in our spa in accordance with Middle Eastern tradition. Have you ever had a wax with 100% natural and chemical-free Middle Eastern wax?

Middle Eastern waxes leave you feeling clean and beautiful without damaging your skin. An age-old beauty treatment stemming from the Middle East, this type of waxing does not irritate your skin. Middle Eastern wax, a sweet wax made from honey and sugar and shaped into a golden caramel-like ball, has a number of advantages.

It is used to remove the shortest hairs, all the while leaving your skin soft and clean. You’re assured baby-smooth skin that lasts and lasts. What’s more, your skin will not become irritated, break out, or develop ingrown hairs.

Middle Eastern wax plucks the hair at its root. Our authentic and unique Middle Eastern waxing ritual is a journey for the senses, which is not always the case for hair removal treatments. Our Middle Eastern wax is handmade to ensure you benefit from the best possible waxing experience. All our masseuses and beauticians have been formally trained in Middle Eastern waxing. Middle Eastern wax requires special handling, a technique that is mastered by our team. Give in to the temptation of an individual hair removal treatment or go for a package.

Beauty treatments for women

Hair removal treatments for women

Trust all your women’s waxing needs to our beauticians at the Bains du Marais beauty & wellness center, and enjoy the softest and smoothest of skin.

All our women’s waxes

Beauty treatments for men

Hair removal treatments for men

Take advantage of the men’s waxing treatments on offer at the Bains du Marais beauty & wellness center to eliminate hair from any part of your body and enjoy the softest and smoothest of skin.

All our men’s waxes

What is oriental wax?

Oriental wax is a thousand-year-old hair removal technique rooted in the traditions of the Middle East and the Maghreb. It's been used for centuries in hammams and oriental beauty houses. It's made with three ingredients: sugar, water and lemon. There's also a variation made with natural honey and orange blossom water. During the treatment, the paste is kneaded by hand to achieve a soft, pliable consistency that's biodegradable and hypoallergenic. At Bains du Marais, the oriental wax is prepared on site, following a recipe our beauticians have perfected. Few Parisian salons can offer this guarantee of freshness, quality and authenticity.

What are the benefits of oriental wax?

Oriental wax has many benefits, which is why it's our main hair removal technique at Bains du Marais:
• it has a 100% natural composition, with no resin, synthetic fragrances or preservatives,
• it's highly effective on short, fine hairs from just 1 to 2 mm of regrowth, removing the hair right down to the bulb,
• it offers a gentler feel than conventional wax,• it naturally exfoliates the skin, leaving it smooth and radiant from the very first session,
• it helps make regrowth finer over the course of your sessions.

Oriental wax is ideal for sensitive or reactive skin, or skin prone to allergies. It also suits anyone wanting a beauty routine that's kind to both their skin and the environment.

What's the difference between oriental wax and conventional wax?

The key difference between the two techniques lies in how they grip. Conventional wax, made with resins, clings to both the hair and the skin, and this direct contact with the skin can cause redness, tightness and discomfort when it's removed. Oriental wax, on the other hand, touches only the hair and the surface layers of dead cells, sparing the rest of the skin. Its composition means less irritation, fewer post-waxing reactions and a result that's just as clean — even more precise on small areas like the face or the bikini line.

There's also a major difference in composition: traditional wax contains resins, fragrances and preservative additives, whereas oriental wax is made up of just two or three natural ingredients (sugar, water, lemon). It's this simplicity that makes it ideal for sensitive skin. It's the more sensible choice for anyone wanting to limit their skin's exposure to chemical compounds.

Have questions about oriental waxing?

We're here to answer them.

Is oriental wax more painful than conventional wax?

It's rather the opposite. Because the sugar paste grips the hair and not the skin, the sensation on removal is often felt to be less sharp than with a resin-based wax. The manual removal technique, gradual and precise, also allows the beautician to adjust the pressure in real time according to how you're feeling. That said, sensitivity varies from person to person and from one area to another (the bikini line and underarms are the most sensitive areas).

How often should I come back for oriental waxing?

Oriental wax is effective at catching short hairs (even 1 to 2 mm), so you don't need to wait for a long regrowth between sessions. On average, a gap of three to five weeks is enough, depending on the area and your individual rate of regrowth. With regular treatment over several months, regrowth becomes finer and naturally more spaced out.

Is oriental waxing recommended if I have very dry skin?

Yes, and it's actually beneficial. The sugar paste works a little like a scrub: it removes the dead cells on the surface and gives the skin an immediately better look and feel. Just remember to moisturise the treated areas well in the 24 hours after your session to make the most of this effect.

Can oriental wax be used on the face?

Yes, it's actually one of its favourite uses. The manual application is highly precise, allowing fine, detailed work on areas such as the eyebrows, upper lip, chin or the contours of the face. On the face, the skin is naturally thinner and more reactive than on the rest of the body, and the absence of resins in oriental wax makes removal particularly gentle.

Do I need to prepare differently for an oriental waxing session compared to conventional waxing?

The preparation advice is the same for both methods: clean, dry skin, no cream from the day itself, and enough regrowth. The difference is that with oriental wax, your regrowth can be shorter. For both techniques, the nicest thing is a visit to the hammam with a scrub beforehand.

Les Bains du Marais - 14 rue Saint Fiacre, 75002 Paris - Information & Reservations : 01 48 87 20 20

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