EMILY: They use Lycon wax at Strip: 50% beeswax, 50% tree resin; it is totally different to normal hot wax and has the consistency of warm gloopy putty. When applied it felt heavy and warm but not unpleasant and when taken it off it genuinely did not hurt. The whole process remains very undignified – legs over the back of the shoulders for the last bit. As the therapist chirpily intoned “welcome to your new vagina” I was in need of a large drink; but she was right, I have already been back. Brazilian bikini £45 Stripwaxbar.com Branches in Notting Hill, Chelsea and Soho