What is the difference between an American, a French and a Brazilian bikini wax?
Do I have to get naked for a bikini wax?
Q: How long does my hair need to be before I can get waxed?
A: Generally, we need your hair to be at least ¼ of an inch to successfully wax.
Q: If I wax, will the hair grow back?
A: Yes, waxing only eliminates the hair temporarily, however, over time you will notice that the hair that does return is thinner and finer.
Q: How long will a waxing last?
A: In most cases, a waxing will last between 4 and 6 weeks.
Q: Is there anything I should avoid or know before I wax?
A: There are several things you should know before you wax; first, if you have or have recently had a bad head cold, it is not recommended that you receive a lip wax, as the skin in this area is thin to begin with and can be more easily torn or damaged after a cold. Second, if you have recently applied a sunless tanning product, waxing can pull skin and cause the tanning solution to fade more quickly. Third, please do not tan either in the sun or in a tanning booth 24 hours prior to waxing. Lastly, Accutane, Coumadin or other blood thinners, alpha-hydroxy acids, Retin-A, glycolic acids, hydroquinone, topical cortisone, and some antidepressants can aggravate waxing. Also it is not recommended that you wax after receiving micro or manual dermabrasion, laser resurfacing, a peel, or surgical removal of any growth in the area to be waxed. Please call us for a consultation prior to scheduling your waxing session if you are using any of these products or have recently received any of the aforementioned procedures.
Q: Is there anything I should do or avoid after I wax?
A: Yes. Please do not engage in a workout immediately following waxing as perspiration can cause rashes, irritation, redness and breakouts. Avoid exposure to the sun and tanning booths for 24 hours following a wax. Do not take a hot shower or use a hot tub for at least four hours following waxing.
Q: Every time I wax it seems like I get really bad in-grown hairs. Is there anything that I can do about this?
A; Yes there is. First, we recommend that three days after you receive your waxing you exfoliate the area with a washcloth, loofah or brush on daily basis. This helps to remove dry skin that can block pores and lead to in-grown hairs. Secondly, we do offer two topical products than can reduce or eliminate in-grown hair by shrinking the pore and forcing the hair to grow upward. Please ask your esthetician about Tend-Skin or Bikini Saver when you receive your waxing service.
A: We’re not going to tell you that it’s the most pleasant service we offer, but it usually isn’t as bad as it sounds. We have found that two things determine a less painful experience from a more painful one; product and proper technique. First, for small and sensitive areas we use a stripless polymer wax that attaches to the hair and not the skin. This type of wax comes in two types; one for normal skin and one designed for more sensitive skin. For larger areas such as legs and backs, we use a strip wax, but again, a wax that is formulated to be less “sticky” to the skin. Secondly, we provide advanced wax training for all of our estheticians in proper techniques such as how to pull the wax off properly, how much pressure to apply, how to observe the direction of the hair growth and sectioning the waxing into smaller areas, which reduces the potential for pain, bruising and bleeding.
Q: What is the difference between an American, a French and a Brazilian bikini wax.
A: An American bikini wax follows the traditional panty line. A French bikini wax comes in a little further and leaves a small strip of hair. A Brazilian bikini wax is everything(and we mean everything!).
Q: Do I have to get naked for a bikini wax?
A: It depends. Obviously for a Brazilian wax, you will need to “drop trou” as we like to say. For a French or American bikini wax, you may get naked, which allows the esthetician better access or if you are modest, you may wear panties. We also have disposable spa panties available if you would prefer to use them.