Waxing is a reliable way to remove body hair. Unlike shaving, it can keep away unwanted body hair for anywhere between 6-8 weeks on the body region and 1-3 weeks for the face.
BENEFITS OF WAXING; Waxing has many benefits such as: leaving smooth and even skin, it can gently exfoliate dry skin cells. Avoids cuts or nickles which you can get from shaving. Waxing removes the hair from the root which in turn prevents further ingrown hairs and long lasting results due to the hairs growing back slower. You will avoid stubble and tough hair growth. The hairs will not grow back itchy and prickly.
There are two types of wax used during your wax appointment. Depending on the area, that is how we determine what wax we use. Here’s some insight to the waxes used: HOT WAX:Warmed to a slightly higher temperature, hot wax is a much thicker wax made up of plastics to allow it to set hard. It is applied to the skin, allowed to cool and set, and then pulled directly off without the use of a paper strip. This wax is ideal for delicate and more sensitive skin. It is best for small areas such as the face, underarms, the intimate region and thick, coarse hairs on these small areas. Please note that for some when this wax goes on to the intimate region it appears super hot but don’t worry that’s normal! This is why it’s called hot wax. WARM WAX: also known as strip wax, this wax is spread thinly and then a paper strip is pressed over to then adhere both the skin and hair. Because of the efficiency of warm wax it can be used over all areas (however we do not like to use it over the labia region) This method also can take the top layer of the skin, providing an exfoliating effect. This is when we use strips to pull the wax off. Any areas not listed? get in touch and we'll be happy to assist. We also do minor waxing under 16 (with parent or guardian consent) and some mens waxing.
Did you know that before the salon was opened, when Simmy the owner used to rent out a small room in a Hair salon she was well known, popular and fully booked in intimate waxing such as hollywoods and brazillian? She was praised for keeping her clients at ease during this treatment and her great results.
QUICK TIPS: 1.Exfoliate the day of or night before your appointment for best results 2. Come to your appointment with clean skin, don't apply moisturiser on the day of your appointment. 3. If you are getting an underarm wax use a deodorant without antiperspirant, the hairs will come off easier. 4. After your wax, know that you will have to avoid any heat treatments (such as sunbeds, spray tanning, saunas etc), sweat based activities and products on the area for 24 hours. 5. Do not arrive with sun burnt skin- waxing will only hurt more and if we are aware of it will not do the treatment or avoid the areas of sunburn. Not suitable for those who are on any skin thinning medications such as Metaformin, any skin peeling treatments, Varicose Veins, Masititis (on the underarms), skin disorders or diseases such as recent haemorrhage. Any areas of Eczema/ Psorisis, warts, moles, skin tabs or bruises will not be waxed over. 6. Avoid sunbeds for 24 hours prior to the treatment 7. Do any excercise, showers, sauna/steam room/ hot yoga BEFORE your app as for the first 24 hours you cannot as you need the area tod heal back tog normal. 8. Arrive with loose clothing on the area being waxed to avoid irritation post treatment.dit.
THINGS TO BEAR IN MIND WHEN ARRIVING/ PLANNING YOUR WAX APPOINTMENT.
for best results you must do waxing appointments consistently. For example if you know that your leg hairs are ready at 7 weeks for a leg wax then try having your leg waxes every 7 weeks.
INTIMATE WAXING. this popular treatment is absolutely superb. you will leave feeling like a smooth dolphin. The best bit? results last 6-8 weeks! bye bye itchy, stubbly, sore intimate area.
HOLLYWOOD: This is all the hair is removed from the region of the Vagina, bikini and Buttocks, BRAZILLIAN; Like the above but a strip is left behind above the labia. BIKINI- about one or two fingers width of hair is removed from the outside of your pantline. This is nothing fancy or painful. Perfect for a newbie. High bikini- Also known as the triangle bikini. This is a step up from a basic bikini wax and hair is waxed in the shape of a traingle. The outside of your pantl line, a little bit inside the pant line and a strip at the top. French Bikini- all the hair is removed at the side of your labia but not a strip at the top or buttocks.