Transgender & Gender-Diverse Clients
EveryBODY Gets Waxed Here.
Silk Body Waxing Studio welcomes transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse clients.
Every client is treated with professionalism, privacy, dignity, and respect.
The goal: deliver a thorough, professional waxing experience, regardless of who is on the waxing table.
Service categories exist to ensure the correct appointment time, technique, and pricing, not to define or question anyone's identity.
Clear booking guidelines reserve the appropriate amount of time for every appointment so each service can be performed thoroughly, consistently, and without compromising the appointments that follow.
Silk Body Waxing Studio is here to provide exceptional waxing, not to define who you are.
How Services Are Categorized
Service categories are based on the physical work required to perform the service, not gender identity.
Every appointment is scheduled according to the body and anatomy being waxed so enough time, product, and attention can be dedicated to every client.
This allows appointments to remain fair, consistent, and on schedule for everyone.
Why Services Are Categorized This Way
Since 2008, Kristen has waxed thousands of clients across every body type, skin tone, hair texture, and gender identity.
Service categories are based on nearly two decades of hands-on experience, not assumptions.
Different appointments require different amounts of time, product, technique, positioning, and attention to detail.
Categorizing services this way helps ensure every client receives the appropriate appointment length and the same thorough, consistent experience Silk Body Waxing Studio is known for.
Why Some Services Are Different
Different bodies require different techniques.
On average, clients with male anatomy often have:
These characteristics typically require:
Choosing The Correct Service
Please book according to the anatomy being waxed.
If you have external male genitalia (penis and scrotum), book Men’s Intimate Waxing.
If you have a vulva, book Women’s Intimate Waxing.
This applies regardless of:
Common Questions
"I'm on hormones."
Hormone therapy can change hair growth over time, but it does not change the appointment category.
"I don't have much hair."
Some clients naturally have less hair than others.
Less hair does not change the appointment category.
"My body isn't very masculine."
Every body is different.
"I've had laser hair removal."
Laser hair removal may reduce hair growth, but it does not change the appointment category.
Service categories are based on the overall physical requirements of the appointment, not on how masculine or feminine someone appears.
If You've Had Gender-Affirming Surgery
Every person’s anatomy is unique.
If you’ve had gender-affirming surgery or aren’t sure which appointment best fits your anatomy, simply contact the studio before booking.
The correct service(s) will be recommended to you, without unnecessary or invasive questions.
Silk's Commitment
Silk serves:
✔️ All gender identities
✔️ All body types
✔️ All skin tones
✔️ All hair textures
✔️ All sexual orientations
Pricing Philosophy
Pricing reflects the amount of work required to thoroughly perform the service.
Pricing is not based on:
Pricing is based on the physical characteristics of the service being performed, including:
This policy allows every client to receive the correct appointment length while ensuring all appointments remain fair, consistent, and on time.
Final Note
Everyone is welcome at Silk Body Waxing Studio.
Everyone is treated with respect.
Everyone follows the same booking guidelines.
EveryBODY Gets Waxed Here.
Silk Body Waxing Studio welcomes transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse clients.
Every client is treated with professionalism, privacy, dignity, and respect.
The goal: deliver a thorough, professional waxing experience, regardless of who is on the waxing table.
Service categories exist to ensure the correct appointment time, technique, and pricing, not to define or question anyone's identity.
Clear booking guidelines reserve the appropriate amount of time for every appointment so each service can be performed thoroughly, consistently, and without compromising the appointments that follow.
Silk Body Waxing Studio is here to provide exceptional waxing, not to define who you are.
How Services Are Categorized
Service categories are based on the physical work required to perform the service, not gender identity.
Every appointment is scheduled according to the body and anatomy being waxed so enough time, product, and attention can be dedicated to every client.
This allows appointments to remain fair, consistent, and on schedule for everyone.
Why Services Are Categorized This Way
Since 2008, Kristen has waxed thousands of clients across every body type, skin tone, hair texture, and gender identity.
Service categories are based on nearly two decades of hands-on experience, not assumptions.
Different appointments require different amounts of time, product, technique, positioning, and attention to detail.
Categorizing services this way helps ensure every client receives the appropriate appointment length and the same thorough, consistent experience Silk Body Waxing Studio is known for.
Why Some Services Are Different
Different bodies require different techniques.
On average, clients with male anatomy often have:
- Longer arms and legs
- Larger body surface areas
- Broader frames
- Larger external genital anatomy
- Thicker, coarser hair
- Denser hair growth
- Larger hair follicles
- Hair that is more deeply rooted
These characteristics typically require:
- More appointment time
- More wax and supplies
- Different waxing techniques
- More detailed positioning
Choosing The Correct Service
Please book according to the anatomy being waxed.
If you have external male genitalia (penis and scrotum), book Men’s Intimate Waxing.
If you have a vulva, book Women’s Intimate Waxing.
This applies regardless of:
- Gender identity
- Gender expression
- Pronouns
- Hormone therapy
- Legal sex designation
- Hair amount
- Hair length
- Previous laser hair removal
- Personal appearance
Common Questions
"I'm on hormones."
Hormone therapy can change hair growth over time, but it does not change the appointment category.
"I don't have much hair."
Some clients naturally have less hair than others.
Less hair does not change the appointment category.
"My body isn't very masculine."
Every body is different.
"I've had laser hair removal."
Laser hair removal may reduce hair growth, but it does not change the appointment category.
Service categories are based on the overall physical requirements of the appointment, not on how masculine or feminine someone appears.
If You've Had Gender-Affirming Surgery
Every person’s anatomy is unique.
If you’ve had gender-affirming surgery or aren’t sure which appointment best fits your anatomy, simply contact the studio before booking.
The correct service(s) will be recommended to you, without unnecessary or invasive questions.
Silk's Commitment
Silk serves:
✔️ All gender identities
✔️ All body types
✔️ All skin tones
✔️ All hair textures
✔️ All sexual orientations
Pricing Philosophy
Pricing reflects the amount of work required to thoroughly perform the service.
Pricing is not based on:
- Identity
- Pronouns
- Legal documents
- Personal presentation
Pricing is based on the physical characteristics of the service being performed, including:
- External anatomy
- Body size
- Surface area
- Limb length
- Hair density
- Hair thickness
- Hair depth
- Technique required
- Appointment time
- Product usage
This policy allows every client to receive the correct appointment length while ensuring all appointments remain fair, consistent, and on time.
Final Note
Everyone is welcome at Silk Body Waxing Studio.
Everyone is treated with respect.
Everyone follows the same booking guidelines.
EveryBODY gets waxed here.
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Location
1418 S. 13th Street Second Floor Philadelphia, PA 19147 *Public Transit Riders: Located 2 blocks from S. Broad Street and Tasker-Morris substation *Drivers: FREE, 2hr. non-metered, street parking |
Appointment Hours
Sunday + Monday: Closed Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00a - 7:00p |