Gangnam waxing salon for natural brow shaping: Nu Waxing & Brow

Nu Waxing & Brow, now closer to Gangnam Station

I want to start by talking about the location. Nu Waxing & Brow used to be near CGV Gangnam. It was roughly midway along Gangnam-daero between Gangnam Station and Sinnonhyeon Station, so I had to take a bus to get there.

It recently moved toward Exit 3 of Gangnam Station, putting it close to my office—so lucky! Its white sign hangs between a barbershop and a nail salon, and it feels completely different from the old location, where I had to walk a long way up Gangnam-daero. For anyone getting around by subway, this move feels like a stroke of genius.

A private waxing room using LYCON products

When choosing a waxing salon, which product brand do you prefer most? Having waxed consistently since my 20s, I have found LYCON products to be the gentlest and the best fit for me.

For waxing near Gangnam Station, Nu Waxing & Brow is a LYCON Academy-certified salon.

For Gangnam body waxing, another benefit was that it is a private treatment behind a closed door, so there is no chance of running into other clients.

Since the waxing near Gangnam Station takes place in a private space, there is no worry about being watched, and I could feel the tension gently melt away.

Each room has its own personal gown, and I smiled a little when I spotted a yellow duck doll perched on the bed.

There was also a separate shower booth inside the room. I only had my brows done, so I did not need it, but anyone having a Gangnam Brazilian or body wax can wash right before and after the treatment without leaving the room, which must be so much more comfortable. Body waxing can feel exposing at any salon, after all. Being able to do everything—from changing clothes to showering—in one room seems like a really big difference.

A design consultation that preserves your natural brow shape

The plaque made it clear why they specifically promote themselves as an eyebrow bar near Gangnam Station: they have official Queeny Brow Academy certification.

Honestly, I think brows need more than clean waxing skills without irritation. I think design—deciding what to keep and what to remove—is half the work.

As soon as I sat down, they first checked the direction my hairs grow and the spots where the density was sparse, pointing them out one by one. They also suggested a line that suited my face shape. Rather than automatically making them thinner, the plan was to keep my original brow shape and clean up only the bits sticking out.

The treatment itself was over really quickly. Fast hands, yet meticulous—that was exactly it! Because it was quick, the wax was on my skin for less time, but they still checked every remaining stray hair again at the end.

They even applied a soothing mask afterward, and personally, that was the biggest difference. I did not feel any irritation around my brows, so I could leave the salon and go straight on to my next appointment. Skin reactions vary from person to person and can feel different depending on your condition, so please take this as a reference only.

How to prevent ingrown hairs after eyebrow waxing

To get straight to the point, aftercare for eyebrow waxing is easiest to remember in two stages: the day of the treatment and the following 4 weeks. I was told not to touch the area on the day of the treatment to help prevent infection. Right after waxing, the pores are open, and touching them can lead to folliculitis.

What is an ingrown hair? It is when a hair cannot emerge from the skin and grows inside it instead. It is especially likely when dead skin covers the pore, so exfoliating with a scrub 2–3 times a week is recommended. However, it is best to avoid oil-based scrubs or salt scrubs.

Choosing an aloe soothing product

After face waxing, people often use aloe soothing products because they are good for moisturizing. I only knew aloe was good for soothing, but I now check whether each product contains alcohol and use products without it.

If you have ever thinned out your brows while grooming them yourself, or if it is your first time waxing and you are looking for somewhere private to start, how about leaving them in the hands of this Gangnam Station waxing salon?