Back Facial, Wilfrid Laurier University

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A back facial for Wilfrid Laurier University clients, in Uptown Waterloo.

Price & time from $89.94 · 60 minutes.
Getting here One ION stop or a 15–20 minute walk away.
Address 116 King St S, Floor 1 — enter through the Luna Aesthetics door, above Pilot Coffee Roasters.
By ION Waterloo Public Square, Willis Way or Allen stop — a few minutes’ walk.
Hygienic skin is cleansed first, tools are sanitised between clients, and it all happens in a private room.

A back facial deep-cleans, exfoliates and masks the skin you can’t reach — $89.94 for 60 minutes. For Wilfrid Laurier University clients, MK Elegance Studio is one ION stop or a 15–20 minute walk away, on Floor 1 of 116 King St S in Uptown Waterloo, upstairs from Pilot Coffee Roasters.

Laurier–Waterloo Park station on Seagram Drive is one southbound stop from Willis Way; on a nice day the walk down King Street is just as quick. Book it about a week before an event so the skin looks its smoothest.

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Everything about the treatment — who it suits, prep, aftercare — is on the main Back Facial page.

What to expect

Before & after

Before you come

Avoid tanning and sun exposure on the back for 2–3 days
Don't wax the back in the 48 hours before
Wear a top you can easily slip off and back on

Aftercare

Wear a loose, clean top home
Shower with lukewarm water only for 24 hours
Avoid gym and heavy sweating for 24 hours
SPF on exposed shoulders if you're heading into sun

Getting here from Wilfrid Laurier University

How far is MK Elegance Studio from Wilfrid Laurier University?

Travel time

About 3 minutes on the ION from Laurier–Waterloo Park to Willis Way, plus a 5-minute walk; 15–20 minutes on foot; about 5 minutes by car.

Route

ION southbound from Laurier–Waterloo Park station (Seagram Dr) → Willis Way station (Caroline St) → walk to King St S. On foot: head south on Albert St or King St N into Uptown, past Waterloo Public Square, to 116 King St S — Luna Aesthetics door beside Pilot Coffee Roasters, Floor 1.

Parking

Waterloo Town Square South Lot — about a 2-minute walk; like most Uptown municipal lots it is free for 2 hours on weekdays 8 AM–5 PM, and free on evenings and weekends
The City of Waterloo Uptown Parkade on King St (paid, $4/hour), street parking on and around King St S (check posted signs), and the mall lot behind the LCBO

ION & the entrance

ION LRT: Waterloo Public Square stop (northbound, on King St at the north end of the square) and Willis Way stop (southbound, on Caroline St) are a few minutes’ walk north; Allen stop is a short walk south on King St S. GRT buses run along King St.
Enter through the LUNA Aesthetics door right beside the Pilot Coffee Roasters entrance, then head up to Floor 1. There's no separate MK Elegance Studio sign outside because the space is shared with Luna Aesthetics.

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Cleanliness & hygiene

This treatment Skin is cleansed first, tools are sanitised between clients, and it all happens in a private room.
Every visit tools sanitised between clients, skin cleansed first, contraindications checked before we start.

How MK Elegance Studio keeps things clean →

How far is MK Elegance Studio from Wilfrid Laurier University for a back facial?

About 3 minutes on the ION from Laurier–Waterloo Park to Willis Way, plus a 5-minute walk; 15–20 minutes on foot; about 5 minutes by car. Route: ION southbound from Laurier–Waterloo Park station (Seagram Dr) → Willis Way station (Caroline St) → walk to King St S. On foot: head south on Albert St or King St N into Uptown, past Waterloo Public Square, to 116 King St S — Luna Aesthetics door beside Pilot Coffee Roasters, Floor 1. The back facial itself takes 60 minutes, so plan your trip from Wilfrid Laurier University around that and allow five minutes to park and find the Luna Aesthetics entrance.

Can I take the ION from Wilfrid Laurier University to my back facial appointment?

Yes. ION LRT: Waterloo Public Square stop (northbound, on King St at the north end of the square) and Willis Way stop (southbound, on Caroline St) are a few minutes’ walk north; Allen stop is a short walk south on King St S. GRT buses run along King St. From Wilfrid Laurier University it’s one ION stop or a 15–20 minute walk away. Book it about a week before an event so the skin looks its smoothest.

I’m coming from Wilfrid Laurier University — does a back facial help with back breakouts?

It clears congestion, blackheads and rough texture you can’t reach yourself; persistent or painful acne should be seen by a doctor alongside it. Getting here from Wilfrid Laurier University takes one ION stop or a 15–20 minute walk away, and most Wilfrid Laurier University clients keep to the usual rhythm: monthly, or 1 week before an event.

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