faq

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BIKINI WAX, A BRAZILIAN, AND A MODIFIED BRAZILIAN?

A Bikini wax removes only the hair outside the swimsuit line. A Brazilian removes all of the hair on the labia and anus. The remaining hair is customized (i.e., landing strip, triangle or bare). A Modified Brazilian removes the hair up to, but not including the labia; this leaves a wide strip of hair all the way down. Removing the hair on the anus is optional.

WILL I SURVIVE?

Yes. We pride ourselves on giving as painless of wax as possible. To ensure this, we use mostly hard wax. Hard wax is less painful, because it only pulls the hair and not the skin. Our Estheticians are veteran waxers and have won awards for their Brazilian waxing.

WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE I COME IN?

Most importantly, you need a minimum of 4 weeks of outgrowth for a successful wax. No tanning 24 hours beforehand. Give yourself an exfoliation in the area before, ideally with a sugar scrub. Heeding the above recommendations will ensure the best possible wax.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT AFTER THE WAX?

Everyone is different. That said, most have little to no irritation or discomfort immediately after the wax. Some will stay a bit pink for a few hours to a day or two. You will want to avoid a few things for the first 12-24hrs, though. NO tanning, NO creams or lotions, NO excessive sweating, and NO submersion of the waxed areas in water.

ANY TIPS?

Avoid the week before your cycle begins; this is the time when you are most sensitive. Take two ibuprofen about an hour before your wax; this will minimize pain. Keep in mind that waxing gets easier with time. Every time you wax, your hair will grow back finer and more sparse. Prone to ingrown hairs or bumps? Don't worry, we've got you covered; ask your waxer for details.

HOW OFTEN DOES IT NEED TO BE DONE?

This is our favorite part! We wax according to each client's hair growth stages, so there isn't one general answer. The great part is, with the program we use, you will be coming back less and less often, as you will have less and less hair. We can't give away all our secrets online, but we'll tell you all about it during your appointment.