How can I stop bruises in waxing? Stretch! Don’t be afraid to stretch your skin! Your therapist will likely ask you to help them hold your skin taut by placing a hand on your body, you have no need to feel awkward or embarrassed. During intimate waxing you might…
How Does Hot Wax Work?
How does Hot Wax work? 1. Wax is applied thickly to the skin with a wooden spatula. Hot wax is applied to the skin in a thick, malleable liquid form – think like a golden syrup/putty type consistency. 2. Wax hardens as it cools and grips the hairs. It is…
What is Hot Wax?
What is Hot Wax? Hot wax is a life saver! Though it is called hot, don’t be alarmed! It is warmer than skin temperature but will be comfortable to touch! “Hot wax” or “hard wax” is the only wax that, in my opinion, should be used for intimate waxing! …
How Long Should I Wait Between Waxes?
How often should I book my wax appointments? It varies on the individual, the area being waxed and the speed of regrowth. As a general rule, you should have a 3 – 6 week wait between waxes. Once you’ve had regular waxing for a while and your hair regrowth…
Does Waxing get Less Painful?
Will waxing hurt less the more I have it done? Yes! The first few waxes are always the worst. You might feel a bit nervous, and uncomfortable as it’s a new experience. The hairs have likely never been removed from the root! So when the hairs are removed, discomfort can…
Why Should I Exfoliate?
“What does exfoliating do? Should I exfoliate after waxing?” The answer is simple. Yes. Exfoliating when waxing is so important. Hairs are removed from the root with the wax, and they grow back finer. The new hairs try to grow back through the skin, but they might get trapped under…
Should I Get a Lip Wax?
Should I get a lip wax? (Or ‘tash’, moustache wax?) Fact. Most women have hair on their face! Lip, chin, cheeks – it’s nothing to be embarrassed about. I get asked all the time ‘should I wax my lip?’. The answer is easy. Does the hair bother you? If…
How to Stop Ingrown Hairs
How to stop ingrown hairs…? EXFOLIATE! Start exfoliating about 3 days after your waxing session, continue to exfoliate every 2 – 3 days until the hair starts coming back through. Don’t ‘overexfoliate’. You don’t want to damage your skin or make it sore. Exfoliating only really needs to take…
“Will Waxing Make my Hair Grow Back Worse?”
“Will waxing make my hair grow back worse?” I hear this myth and concern all the time… I’m pleased to say, the answer is NO! Waxing will improve your hair growth! It does not stimulate increased hair growth. It does the opposite. Waxing will, in time, reduce hair growth,…
How to Get Smooth Feet
How can I make my feet smooth and soft? BUFF & EXFOLIATE! Exfoliation is the best way to get smooth feet. But did you know it’s actually a 3 step process? Step 1. Soak In order to get the best results, you should first soak the skin in…