How to Cancel European Wax Center 2026 — Wax Pass Refunds and Alternatives

Updated March 2026 • 6 min read

European Wax Center's Wax Pass is a prepaid package that offers savings on regular waxing services — typically 4, 6, or 12 sessions purchased upfront at a discount. While it's not a monthly subscription, many people buy a Wax Pass and then don't use all the sessions. Here's how to handle cancellation and get value from unused services.

How the Wax Pass Works

• Prepaid package: Buy 4-12 sessions upfront at 20-50% off regular prices
• Expiration: Wax Passes typically expire 12 months from purchase
• Non-transferable: Tied to your account (though some locations are flexible)
• Service-specific: Each pass is for a specific waxing area (bikini, brow, etc.)

How to Cancel / Get a Refund

1. Visit your local European Wax Center location
2. Ask the front desk about their cancellation/refund policy for Wax Passes
3. Policies vary by location (many are franchises)
4. If within 30 days and unused, you may get a full refund
5. After 30 days, partial refund based on unused sessions at regular (non-discounted) pricing
6. If the location refuses, call the corporate customer service line

Better Option: Use Your Remaining Sessions

Given the refund math, you're usually better off using your remaining sessions rather than requesting a refund. Book them all now — even schedule them weeks apart — to make sure you use every session before expiration.

Alternatives to European Wax Center

• Independent estheticians: Often $10-20 cheaper per session, more personalized service
• At-home wax kits (Flamingo, Nad's): $10-30 per kit for multiple uses — good for smaller areas
• Sugaring: Gentler alternative, growing availability, similar pricing
• Laser hair removal: $200-400 per session but permanent results after 6-8 sessions — cheaper long-term
• IPL devices (Braun Silk-Expert, Ulike): $200-350 one-time purchase for at-home permanent hair reduction