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In the area where you intend to wax, your hair needs to be at least ¼ inch. It generally takes about 2 weeks of not shaving (bikini area) for hair to grow to this length. We can always try a test strip as some people can be waxed at less than ¼ inch.
Yes. During a Brazilian wax, it can be painful but subsides pretty quickly. Most people say that their Brazilian didn’t hurt nearly as much as they expected! Everyone’s pain tolerance is different so there’s no way to describe or rate the level of pain.
Brazilian, upper lip, chest (not areolas), the sides of your abdomen, hairline. That being said, your first time is always the most painful. All of this varies from person to person.
Underarm, nose, brow, areolas/nipples, glutes. This depends on your usual hair removal method. If you’ve been waxing for a while, legs, arms, even Brazilian waxes are a breeze! Each time you wax becomes less and less painful.
Taking an ibuprofen before any treatment may help a little. Also, allowing the hair to grow a little longer than the required ¼ inch can help a little by reducing the amount of times we need to go over the area.
No. Our technique and type of wax actually perform better with longer hair.
In the beginning, you may experience more growth and random hairs popping up in the 1-2 weeks. Most people are ready to wax again at about 4 weeks for bikini, 5 for backs, around 3 for legs (lower) and underarms, 2-5 for facial hair, upper legs 4-6 weeks.
Besides making sure the hair is at least ¼ inch, wear a loose garment. For Brazilian clients, if you know you are sensitive, you can even bring a pair of clean, cotton underwear to put on afterwards. Also try to exfoliate and moisturize the area you intend to wax as soon as you decide to have the service performed. Exfoliation should be performed 2-3 times a week and you should try to moisturize at least every day or two. Do not use numbing creams! They are hard to wax over and they don’t work.
Generally, your first time requires a little more wax and more time than a maintenance appointment. Same goes for your first time back after shaving. Shaved hairs are harder to get out which means I need to go over them more times with more wax. I may need to also use thinner strips, which takes longer since the service will hurt more than it would have if you hadn’t shaved or had been on schedule.
Totally different!! Shaving is essentially just cutting your hair at skin level. Waxing lasts longer! You get a solid 2 weeks of clean, hair-free skin when you get a Brazilian whereas with shaving, you get stubble and need to shave again within the next couple days. There is no stubble, even as the hair grows back, it is finer, softer hair that is not itchy and uncomfortable.
The biggest hassle is probably that you do have to grow the hair long enough to be able to wax it. Some negative results of waxing can be any of the following: bumps, pustules, ingrown hairs, lifted skin, histamine reactions, allergic reactions, torn skin, burns, bruising, irritation and discomfort. Many of these are prevented by proper technique, quality products and proper aftercare. Things such as histamine or allergic reactions cannot always be prevented or predicted though they are usually treatable.
There are many culprits! Improper technique, tight clothing, sweat/oils/bacteria getting into the follicle, synthetic materials (such as lace, spandex, nylon), friction, dead skin, dry skin, not following proper aftercare protocol. Some people are just prone to these.
Dry skin and/or hair breakage. SO much of this can be prevented or reduced with exfoliating and moisturizing. Remember that it also takes a couple months of waxing to get your best results. So, if you’re getting married or going on a cruise or have some other special event coming up, it's best to begin waxing a couple months before and start getting your skin in shape ASAP to get a good result. If you come in a few days before the event for your first leg wax without having exfoliated and moisturized, chances are you won’t be thrilled with the result.
Different regions/countries have different ideas about what a Brazilian is. A Brazilian usually includes your pubic hair in the front, the bikini line and the hair around your anus. If you’d like to leave a strip or triangle above the labia in the front, that’s fine too. You don’t have to do “the back” if you don’t want to either but, I will let you know that it’s not as painful as the front.
Absolutely! I do require that you wear a tampon for sanitary purposes. Also be aware, due to hormones, your service may be more uncomfortable during this time. It’s not an absolute, but a definite possibility. Some people notice no difference during their cycle while others report a huge difference in pain/discomfort.
No. It’s very, very rare that anyone screams during their wax. Most people nervously laugh or focus on their breathing.
We schedule your Brazilian wax for 30 minutes. The actual hair removal portion of the service is usually around 15 minutes or less. It is important that you be on time!! Almost all services take 30 minutes or less. Please understand that being over 10 minutes late may mean that we need to reschedule.
You will need to follow your aftercare instructions and start an exfoliation routine at home. Besides exfoliating and moisturizing as directed, please refrain from picking or digging at an ingrown. If you are highly prone to a lot of ingrowns, even after following proper home care instructions, waxing may not be for you. It’s very rare that someone is not a good waxing candidate due to this, but it is possible.
We have been in this industry for over 10 years now.
NO. I need to direct my full attention to your service. You need to direct your full attention to what is happening and what I’m directing you to do. I will allow moms in the room when my client is underage or nervous, but that’s it. This policy is based on experience and I will not make exceptions.
No. There is no supervised/safe area for children. There’s electrical equipment and cords, breakable objects, heavy objects, a cart with wheels, hot wax, chemicals, etc.
We have years of EXPERIENCE. We buy quality wax and products to ensure the best possible results. We offer expert service and advice.
Hard wax is a stripless wax. That means the wax is applied to your skin, “cures” to a certain point and is removed without strips/papers. Hard wax is generally much more gentle than soft/strip wax. It’s usually faster and cleaner than strip wax as well since larger strips can be used and no residue is left behind. Hard wax tends to have less instances of bruising, lifting, redness, sensitivity etc. It is important to know that not all hard waxes are created equally. Hard wax is manufactured by countless companies, comes in many colors, textures and levels of quality. Many people ask for “the blue wax”.
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