How Much Do Facials and Waxing Cost at Home in the UK?
Typical UK prices for mobile facials and waxing, including leg, bikini and brow waxing, plus what affects the cost and how to compare quotes.
Facials and waxing are among the most commonly booked mobile beauty treatments, and the prices can look quite different from one provider to another. Once you know what drives the cost, it is simpler to compare.
Typical facial prices
Prices vary by region, therapist experience and the type of facial. London and the South East are generally higher. As a rough guide:
- Basic cleansing facial (30 to 45 minutes): around £30 to £50
- Standard facial (60 minutes): around £45 to £75
- Specialist facials (such as targeted skin concerns): around £60 to £100
- Add-ons (mask, massage, brow tidy): often £5 to £15 each
A facial that includes lengthy massage, extractions or specialist techniques usually sits at the higher end.
Typical waxing prices
Again, these are approximate:
- Eyebrow wax or shape: around £8 to £15
- Upper lip: around £6 to £10
- Underarm: around £8 to £15
- Half leg: around £15 to £25
- Full leg: around £25 to £40
- Bikini line: around £12 to £25
- Full body packages: often priced as a package
Prices can differ for men's waxing, which may involve larger areas and more time.
What affects the price
Time and complexity
A quick brow tidy is a fraction of the time of a full leg wax. Facials with multiple steps cost more because the therapist is working for longer.
Travel and minimum spend
A mobile therapist will often have a minimum spend or call-out fee. If you are booking just a brow wax, it may be more cost-effective to combine it with another treatment, such as a facial or a manicure.
Products and equipment
Therapists bring wax heaters, couches, towels and consumables, and charge in part for the set-up. Professional products vary in cost, which can affect pricing.
Experience
An experienced therapist can often work faster and more gently. Higher cost does not always mean better, but it is worth reading reviews to see what other customers say.
How to keep costs sensible
- Combine treatments. Booking a facial, a wax and a manicure in one visit can reduce the effective travel cost per treatment. See our guide on group bookings at home if friends want to join.
- Ask for a package. Some therapists offer a lower rate for a combination or for regular bookings.
- Stick to a regular schedule. Waxing tends to work best at consistent intervals, and our guide on waxing at home explains how to prepare.
What to check before you accept an offer
- Is travel included, or charged separately?
- Is a patch test or consultation needed first? This is common for facials and for people with sensitive skin. See skin sensitivity and allergies before beauty treatments.
- What is the cancellation policy?
- Are any products or add-ons extra?
Booking via Compito
You can search by postcode, compare ID-verified providers and send a request with the treatments you want. You will receive an offer, can message the therapist to confirm details, and pay online when you accept. Reviews are left after completed bookings. For the full process, see how it works.
A worked example
Suppose you want a standard facial and an underarm and bikini line wax at home. As an illustration only, an offer might look like this: a facial of around £40 to £70, an underarm wax of £8 to £15 and a bikini line of £15 to £30, with a travel charge of a few pounds depending on distance. That could total roughly £70 to £120 for the visit, though prices vary widely by region, therapist experience and products used. London and the South East are usually higher.
What can quietly raise the bill
- Add-ons: a mask upgrade, extra extraction time or a longer massage during the facial.
- Hair length: waxing very long hair may require trimming first, and some therapists charge more for thick growth.
- First appointments: a consultation or patch test may add time.
- Multi-area waxing: whole leg and full arm costs more than a half, so check what is included.
- Evening or weekend slots: some therapists charge premium rates.
Comparing like for like
When you receive offers, compare the length of the treatment, what products are used and whether aftercare advice is included. A cheaper treatment that is shorter or rushed may not be the better value. Ask what happens if you want to stop part-way through, for example if waxing is too uncomfortable.
Courses and repeat visits
Some therapists offer a reduced price for a block of treatments, but never feel pressured to pay for several sessions up front. Try one visit first and see how you feel.
If you have sensitive skin
Mention skin conditions, medication or recent treatments. For anything concerning, check with a pharmacist or GP before booking. See skin sensitivity and allergies before beauty treatments.
Frequently asked questions
Is a home facial as effective as a spa facial?
Effectiveness depends on the therapist's skill and the products used rather than the location. A good mobile therapist can deliver a thorough facial at home, though some very specialised machine-based treatments need a clinic.
Are waxing prices higher for men?
They can be, because the areas treated may be larger and take more time. It is worth asking your therapist for a quote based on the exact areas you want.
Do I need to pay extra for aftercare products?
Usually advice is included, but some therapists sell or recommend products. You are under no obligation to buy anything, and you can simply follow basic aftercare advice instead.