M'sian waxing parlour discontinues Brazilian waxing services due to 'religious values', online users puzzled
Customers that they've reached out to "respect and understand" their decision, the company said.
A beauty salon in Selangor, Malaysia, known as Waxing By Girl, has stopped offering Brazilian waxing services. This decision came on November 4, and the reason given was adherence to religious values. Brazilian waxing involves removing hair from the pubic area, often with the therapist's assistance. While not a medical procedure, it is considered cosmetic.
In response to the discontinuation, the salon introduced the Brazilian Waxing Academy, aimed at married couples to teach them how to perform the procedure on each other at home. The salon then apologized to their regular customers, expressing gratitude for their loyalty and support. The online community was puzzled by the move, with some believing it could be satire.
Concerns were raised about whether this decision was genuine or not, while others supported the decision. The salon confirmed it had been providing Brazilian waxing services for about five years but stated that they were discontinuing it due to religious considerations. The owner learned recently that performing a Brazilian wax in front of the exposed body parts (awrah) is not permissible in Islam, which is why the service is being removed.
The salon also noted that all customers reached out so far have respected and understood their decision. They emphasized that this change will not impact their customer base or relationships with existing clients, as they offer other services like waxing, hair, nail, and facial treatments.
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