About us
YoggieBear History – What Makes Us Different
Company owner Robert created YoggieBear over ten years ago when NZ’s current market lacked ethically sourced products aimed at men. Today, male-focused products are abundant, but few, like YoggieBear, are still manufactured in small batches by the company owner. This approach allows us to offer our standard ranges and the ability to create custom products for individuals, whether a new fragrance or a modification of a standard item to a Vegan solution.
In 2022, we realised that Wellington lacked a grooming studio that catered specifically to males, gender diverse, and the rainbow community, by male technicians; including waxing, shaving manscaping, facials, manicures and pedicures. With a passion for this and the help of partner, Sean and his input for product formulas and fragrances, Robert created YoggieBear to be precisely what Wellington has been waiting for: a safe, comfortable, and relaxing environment to have all your body grooming needs taken care of, and the aftercare products to nutrify your skin long afterwards.
YoggieBear offers a secure environment and affordable and professional services by male technicians. YoggieBear specialises near the cis male end of the gender spectrum. However, we do not exclude anyone and have an extremely gender-diverse customer base.
Our point of difference is that our technicians are male.
YoggieBear offers services which include massage, waxing, body hair grooming, facial hair tinting, facial treatments, manicures, pedicures and an array of beautifully handcrafted, organic skincare products and fragrances to help nourish the skin and create delightful aromas in your home. We use and recommend Theravine professional and retail for specialist services. These are all available in-store or online at YoggieBear.
Call us today (027) 315 5533 for a chat and appointment, or make an online appointment via the top menu.
Sean James
Sean was the creative mind behind the business. He has a passion for all things fragranced and self-care and set out to create a range of nourishing skincare, beard care, and fragranced products to help others find a passion for treating themselves, too. Creating a range of products catering to men was essential, as he hoped to normalise self-care across all genders. Sean remains passionate about YoggieBear.
Robert James
Robert is the leading professional waxing technician. He takes pride in looking sharp and wants to help others feel well-groomed and confident in their appearance. He noticed a significant gap in Wellington’s beauty industry, where male and non-cis individuals may feel out of place or uncomfortable in mainstream beauty salons. Robert aims to be the missing piece in that gap, catering his professional waxing and body grooming services to all body types and genders.
Our Products & Equipment
Our waxing services are carried out using premium equipment and supplies. We use products from, and our own ethically sourced premium organic products for pre-wax preparation and Aftercare. We maintain a professional and sanitised environment and meet all the Ministry of Health guidelines for providing personal services.
We cater to all, regardless of gender, age, shape, ethnicity or sexuality. As Rainbow community members, we specialise in providing a secure, comfortable and professional environment and services for anyone identifying anywhere on the Gender spectrum.
Waxing has always been popular with women and is fast becoming one of the top grooming techniques for everyone else who wants to look and feel their best.
Waxing is famous for very different reasons:
Professionals who want to look sharp and well-groomed wear business attire without neck, nose, ear hair and a lovely-shaped set of eyebrows.
Competitive swimmers, body builders, athletes, or cyclists want a smooth, long-lasting finish to avoid clothing or environment friction.
Entertainers, models, influencers and public figures want to look sharp to give you your best shot at presenting yourself to an audience.
Or maybe…
You want to look well groomed but, more importantly, to feel great, confident and your best. Enjoy the heightened sensitivity, pleasure, and personal preference or attraction that having a smooth body can give you.
We promise to…
Make you feel welcome and cared for
Treat you in a professional yet friendly and relaxed manner
Provide a welcoming environment for your enjoyment
Answer any questions you have before, during or after a session
Confirm your services and expectations and exceed them
Outline the session and address any concerns before the waxing begins
Ensure that the studio is clean and sanitised before your arrival
Send you on your way now smoothly with our Aftercare guide and advice specific to you
Advise on using any products you purchase from us for Aftercare
I will follow up with you a few days after the session
Talk to us if we don’t meet our promises or if our services don’t meet your expectations!
We will keep you updated about yoggiebear as services grow
Our studio
Our studio is located at 214 Jackson Street, Petone, 5012 with plenty of on-street parking. For those in the Wairarapa, we can also provide services in Greytown (appointment only)
We have a homely and peaceful environment where our clients can relax with a local Tisane amongst plants and artwork before or after their appointment, providing a little oasis.
The Technical stuff:
- NZ Phone number: +64 27 315 5533
- NZ Email – Studio: yoggiebear@yoggiebear.nz
- NZ Email – Retail products: orders@yoggiebear.nz
- Website: www.yoggiebear.nz
- NZ Business number: 9429041130858
- NZ Company Number: 5026700
- Registered Address: 196 East Street, Greytown 5712