L.T.
Can't help you with local question but be careful about threading. I used to do that too for the same reason you describe and it was def. cheaper, but then found out a lot of the threaders just break the hairs off at the skin and then it can cause ingrown hairs. I now go to someone that does French wax (no papers)--much better. I also found out that a prescription cream I was using often caused irritation with waxing and they told me just not to use it for a week before I went.