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1. First, your therapist prepares the area you are having waxed.

2. Our therapist then determines whether the area requires soft, strip or hard wax.

3. Then the wax is applied and, once dry, the hair is removed in the opposite direction of the growth to ensure every hair is lifted from the root.

We use a range of waxing materials depending on the client needs, texture, sensitivity and hair type such as strip wax, hard wax and soft wax.

1. Strip Wax (also called Soft Wax):
 

• How it works: This wax is applied in a thin layer and removed using a cloth or paper strip. It adheres to both the hair and skin, which helps it pull hair out effectively.
• Best for: Larger areas like legs, arms, back, and chest.
• Pros: Fast and efficient for large areas due to its thin application.
• Cons: Can be harsher on sensitive skin since it adheres to both hair and skin, which may cause irritation for some clients.
   

2. Hard Wax:
 

• How it works: This wax is applied in a thicker layer and left to harden before being removed directly without a strip. It only adheres to the hair, not the skin, which makes it gentler.
• Best for: More sensitive areas like the bikini line, face, underarms, and smaller areas.
• Pros: Less painful and irritating because it doesn’t stick to the skin, making it ideal for sensitive skin and delicate areas.
• Cons: Can be more time-consuming since it requires thicker layers and a bit more care in application.
   

3. Soft Wax (not to be confused with strip wax):
 

• How it works: This is a more traditional form of soft wax, often applied in a thin layer and removed with strips, much like strip wax. It’s slightly softer in consistency compared to traditional strip wax.
• Best for: Larger areas and clients with tougher skin who need quick hair removal.
• Pros: Fast, great for less sensitive skin, and often used in salons for quicker, more efficient hair removal.
• Cons: Can be harsher on sensitive skin because it also sticks to the skin.

Choosing the right wax is based on:
 

• Area being treated: More sensitive areas like the face and bikini line usually require hard wax, while larger areas like legs and arms are suited for strip wax.
• Client sensitivity: For clients with sensitive skin, hard wax is often preferred because it's gentler.
• Hair and skin type: Coarse hair might require a stronger wax like strip or soft wax for efficient removal, while finer hair can typically be removed with hard wax for comfort and gentleness.

Each type has its place, and choosing the right one ensures a more comfortable and effective waxing experience for the client.

In the area where you intend to wax, your hair needs to be at least ¼ inch. That’s about the length of a grain of rice. Generally, it takes about 3-4 weeks of not shaving (bikini area) for hair to grow to this length. Hair that is shorter is not long enough to get “stuck” in the wax and be pulled out. If there’s any questions, please do reach out to us.

Yes. During a Brazilian wax, the pain is immediate and somewhat intense but subsides pretty quickly. You should not leave the appointment walking weird, being sore or needing to ice down the area or anything crazy like that. Almost every single new client we have ever had has said that their Brazilian didn’t hurt nearly as much as they expected! Everyone’s pain tolerance is different so there’s no solid way to describe or rate the level of pain.

Brazilian, upper lip, chest (not areolas) and the sides of your abdomen. That being said, your first time trying waxing as your hair removal method in almost any area is not going to be pleasant. Some people think underarm waxing hurts, some people have very little discomfort. 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! If you’ve shaved since your last wax or it’s your first time, it can sting and be more uncomfortable. When you begin to ONLY wax an area, as opposed to jumping back and forth from waxing to shaving, each time you wax becomes less and less painful. Your hair becomes weaker and usually begins to grow less. A fine, weak hair is going to hurt a lot less when you pull it out than a thick, coarse hair with a blunt tip that has been shaved or never disturbed before.

Some clients find that taking an ibuprofen before their treatment helps 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. Once you’ve begun waxing, the one thing you can do to reduce the pain is to STAY ON SCHEDULE with your monthly appointments.

No. Our therapist's technique and type of wax actually perform better with longer hair.

This is a tricky question to answer as everyone is a little different. In the beginning, you may experience more growth and random hairs popping up in the 1-2 weeks after your appointment than you would after waxing for a few months. 

Once you have been waxing for 3-6 months, you experience around 2 weeks free of hair with 1-2 weeks of some random hairs beginning to pop up and then proceeding to reach ¼ inch (bikini area). 

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. 

These are generalizations/estimates. It depends how long you have been waxing, how many active hair follicles you have, your after care, whether or not you’re shaving in between, the texture of your hair and how fast it grows, etc.

This is a tricky question to answer as everyone is a little different. In the beginning, you may experience more growth and random hairs popping up in the 1-2 weeks after your appointment than you would after waxing for a few months. 

Once you have been waxing for 3-6 months, you experience around 2 weeks free of hair with 1-2 weeks of some random hairs beginning to pop up and then proceeding to reach ¼ inch (bikini area). 

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. 

These are generalizations/estimates. It depends how long you have been waxing, how many active hair follicles you have, your after care, whether or not you’re shaving in between, the texture of your hair and how fast it grows, etc.