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Bikini Waxing 101: How to Prep for Your First Wax

Laura Pagliaroni Brazilian Jan 22, 2016 Comments Off

Now is the time to start thinking of all those vacations you are planning to take this year. To prepare your body to be “beach ready” you may work out and shop for the perfect bikini that will show off your curves and tanned skin. To look great in that bikini, you are probably going to want to get a wax.

Bikini waxes can be painful, but they are also a much better alternative to shaving as they pull the hair out from the roots. Shaving will only take the hair off of the surface of the skin and can leave you with razor bumps. Here we will discuss how you can prepare for your first bikini wax that will help you turn heads on the beach.

Since this is your first wax, you should understand that it is going to be painful. Consider is a mild inconvenience for some pretty long-lasting results. Since the wax will last anywhere from three to six weeks depending on the speed at which your hair grows, you would not have to endure the pain that often. And it sure beats the messiness of shaving gels and razors or hair removal creams.

When scheduling your first bikini wax appointment, be sure to go to a trusted professional. The best way to find one is by asking your girlfriends where they get their waxes done and check Yelp reveiws. Chances are, they’ll have someone to recommend to you, and they can tell you all about the customer’s experience firsthand.

Try practicing breathing before walking into the room. It will come in handy when the pain level is so high that you are shouting curses at the aesthetician. Remember, it’s not her fault. It might be beneficial to take a pain reliever about an hour before you go in for your appointment. It can help reduce the amount of pain you will feel. Keep out of the sun for at least the day before and after your wax.

Exfoliating your skin then following with baby oil will do two things for you. First, the exfoliation will get rid of any dead skin that may be in your bikini area, thus giving you a cleaner waxing that is not pulling out skin. Second, the baby oil will soften the hairs to make them easier to get rid of. Applying pain-relief gel after the massage could be helpful to your newly sensitive bikini area.

Following these tips before your first massage will not help you feel no pain when you go in, but it will help you be more prepared and possibly feel less uncomfortable when your aesthetician does her work. Because waxes can be so painful mental prep is necessary, especially for your first time. However, the results are more than pleasant and will give you a lasting hairlessness for at least three weeks after your suffering.

Bikini Wax or Shave? Making the Choice

Laura Pagliaroni Waxing Aug 18, 2015 Comments Off

Every woman knows the struggle of figuring out how to get her bikini area ready for summer. As the warm weather approaches and it’s time to hit the beach, the only thing that stands between you and that perfect swimsuit is unsightly hair “down there” – and you know that you have to get rid of it. Thankfully, there are numerous methods at your disposal, many of them easy and cost-effective remedies that you can do yourself at home. Among these, waxing and shaving are the two most popular methods of removing hair from the bikini area, but despite their similar function, these two processes are almost entirely different. Deciding which to use comes with understanding the difference and knowing the pros and cons of each, so that you can choose whichever one works better with your lifestyle.

Shaving uses a sharp razor to cut the hair at the layer of the skin, leaving the hair root; thus, the hair can still grow and is not “removed”, only trimmed. Waxing, on the other hand, uses a sticky wax to pull the hair out by the root; in the bikini area, waxing is usually done without strips, using a wax that cools quickly so that you can apply it when it’s soft and tear it off once it has solidified somewhat.

The benefits of shaving are primarily ease and lack of pain; using a razor means that simply a few swipes can remove most of the hair you want to target, and that this can be done without feeling any pain (since the hair is just cut, not pulled out, you don’t feel anything during the process). Furthermore, it is generally easier to shape the hair in the bikini area when using a razor rather than wax. However, in many cases shaving can cause itchy and swollen bumps in the pubic area due to the sensitivity of the skin; this discomfort turns many people off from the idea of shaving. Furthermore, shaving only cuts the hair short, so it regrows within 3-4 days and has to be shaved again. And shaving frequently over a long period of time is not recommended because it can cause ingrown hairs and other damaging effects.

Waxing, on the other hand, is sometimes avoided due to pain concerns. Pulling hair out by the root causes a stinging and burning sensation and can leave temporary redness in the area. However, the effects last much longer because the hair is fully removed, and thus takes 3-4 weeks to fully grow back. Ultimately, waxing is recommended for those with more sensitive skin, while shaving can be used by those who can tolerate the irritation it leaves behind (or avoid the irritation by using lotions and oils).

The Benefits of Proper Skin Care

Laura Pagliaroni Skin Care Jul 09, 2015 Comments Off

Quick, what’s the largest organ in the human body? The Brain? The Heart? If you answered: “your skin”, then kudos on your knowledge of anatomy. It’s true that the skin is your largest organ, and it’s probably the one organ you spend the most time thinking about. It’s also the organ that takes the most abuse: scrapes, cuts, rashes, burns; your skin is subjected to a lot. Fortunately, there are many products and procedures out there that can help your skin be as healthy as possible. From lotions and oils to facials and waxes, there are many ways to keep your epidermis in tip-top shape. As Estheticians, it’s our job to make sure that you take care of your skin through a variety of treatments.

What is skin?

In order to understand the best way to keep your skin clean and healthy, you need to understand what makes up your outer layer. The skin is made up of three distinct levels: the subcutaneous tissue, the dermis, and the epidermis. Within these layers are a variety of different components that have important purposes. Such as sweat glands, hair follicles, muscles, and nerves. Without skin, a lot of what we experience in the world would not be possible. The skin acts as a barrier between your insides and the outside world. It regulates your temperature and warns you when you are in danger (via pain receptors). Even though sometimes we may wish that we didn’t have sweat glands or extraneous hair, each piece of your skin exists for a particular reason, and without it, you wouldn’t have the same quality of life.

What treatments are offered?

Unlike dermatologists, estheticians cannot prescribe medication to treat skin diseases or disorders. However, we can provide a variety of solutions for basic skin problems, such as mild acne, aging and dry skin, and unwanted hair. Typically, these treatments are based on one of two ideologies: cleaning out your pores and/or removing the outermost layer so it can regenerate as healthier skin. Facials, skin therapy and cleanses are based on the first ideology. If you have acne or dry skin, these procedures can be a great help. If you have aging or wrinkled skin, a chemical peel or microdermabrasion can make your skin look younger by removing the old skin cells so new ones can regrow in their place. Finally, for unwanted hair, laser removal or waxing is a viable option. However, it’s important to note that the hair will usually grow back.

When it comes to your body, you want to take care of and nourish each part of it. This is especially true for your skin, as it’s the first part everyone sees, and it’s the organ with the most issues (typically). If you’re unhappy with the way your skin looks and feels, come and see an Esthetician so we can help you get the most out of your largest organ. They say beauty isn’t skin deep, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore it.

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