Waxing FAQ
Signature Brazilian | Waxing | Pricing
How far in advance should I arrive before my appointment?
You should arrive 15 minutes before any Spa Treatment.
What if I’m late for my appointment?
Arriving late will simply limit the time for your treatment, potentially reducing its effectiveness. Your treatment will end on time so that the next guest is not delayed.
How much notice do you require if I need to reschedule or cancel my appointment?
Treatment times and services you select are reserved especially for you; please notify us 24 hours in advance.
What about my comfort?
This is your time and you should delight in the experience to the fullest. Whether it’s the wax or room temperature or the volume of the music… and we’ll be happy to accomodate you!
What do I wear for my wax?
Suzan respects the ultimate privacy of clients. During each treatment, the areas of the body not involved are clothed or covered. For bikini waxes, after underwear is removed, you will be draped with a towel. If we are leaving a strip at the front, you hold the towel where you want the line to be, if all the hair is being removed, hold the towel at midline.
Is there a minimum age?
All guests under 18 years of age may be accompanied by a parent. Salon services are available for all ages.
How long should my hair be for waxing to be effective?
Your hair should be 1/8 to 1/4 inches long, depending on the thickness of the hair.
What areas of the body can be waxed?
The wax can be used on almost any part of the body as needed. It is wise to test a small area first for sensitivity. Some frequently waxed areas for women are legs, underarms, bikini line, eyebrows and face. For men: chest, leg, arms, and back. The exceptions for waxing are the male genitals, beards, nipples, eyelashes, and inside the ears.
Does waxing hurt?
Many clients are surprised to find that it does not hurt as much as they expected it to. It feels like a bandage being pulled off. As you can imagine, this is minor in some areas and much more painful in other more sensitive areas. The sting lasts a split second, and may be tender if touched for the next few hours. Your body adjusts with continued waxing so each session becomes less painful.
Schedule a bikini wax in the middle of your monthly cycle, not directly before or during. Waxing during pregnancy can be done depending on your comfort level; please know bruising and bleeding are more like to occur in the bikini area. We can remove a small patch of inconspicuous hair to determine your sensitivity.
How long will the results last?
After a first waxing, the results can last 3 to 6 weeks depending on the individual’s hair re-growth. In most cases, hair growth is minimal during the first week or two and noticeably increases in the third and fourth week. Heat stimulates hair growth, therefore hair grows quicker in the summer than in the winter. With regular waxing the length of time between treatments will increase & re-growth will decrease.
Will the hair grow back thicker?
Absolutely not. It might seem so because you will be accustomed to a hairless zone, and new hair will be intolerable. Usually, regrowth will be finer, thinner and slower. Eventually, hair growth may stop altogether.
Are there any health precautions to keep in mind?
VERY IMPORTANT: Some physicians do not recommend waxing for persons suffering from diabetes or who have varicose veins or poor circulation as they are more susceptible to infection. Waxing is never done on clients taking Accutane and is not recommended for clients taking Retin A, Renova, Differin or other types of skin thinning acne medications. Please read the label carefully and consult your dermatologist if you are taking any medication or using any topical cream that contains these medications. Individuals do react differently to these medications and sometimes waxing can be done if proper patch testing is completed.
Also, please advise your esthetician if you are allergic to any foods – because if you can’t eat it, you shouldn’t put the extracts on your skin. Please be completely honest with your Skin Care Therapist about all allergies and medications you are taking – it is for your protection.
What are the possible side effects of waxing and how can they be minimized?
Although we can not predict or guarantee who may react, most clients do not experience reactions beyond redness and minor irritation. Hair may break at the root during waxing, causing some hairs to grow out faster. Please follow these guidelines to minimize irritation and possible break outs.
- Avoid the sun immediately after waxing and please wear sun screen; recently waxed areas are prone to hyperpigmentation (permanent darkening of the skin) if exposed to the sun.
- Avoid heavy exercise for at least 24 hours after waxing.
- Avoid saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools and other heated sources for at least 48 hours.
- Do not use exfoliating products (AHAs, scrubs, etc) and loofas for at least 24 hours after waxing.
- Avoid tight clothing after waxing, especially in the waxed areas. Tight clothing may result in irritation and ingrown hairs.
- Regular exfoliation may be helpful especially on leg and arm areas.
- Routine waxing helps the skin get accustomed to the procedure and may minimize irritation.
- Unfortunately, no shower or oral sex for 10 hours after a Brazilian.
- Products are available that can be applied topically to avoid in-grown hairs and condition the skin for better waxing results.
How long does waxing take?
Depending on the body part and the density of the hair growth, your waxing appointment will take between fifteen minutes and one hour.
What can you expect from a Standard Bikini Wax versus a Brazilian Bikini Wax?
The Standard Brazilian removes hair from the first layer of the epidermis. The Signature Brazilian covers all the same areas however the technique used is slightly different in that it removes the hair down to the second layer of the epidermis, therefore requiring the hair to take longer to re-grow. The results of the signature technique typically extend your Brazilian by an additional 2-3 weeks depending on your hair growth, making The Signature Brazilian longer lasting..
How long will the results last?
After a client’s first waxing, the results can last 3 to 6 weeks depending on the individual’s hair re-growth rate. In most cases, hair growth is minimal during the first week or two and noticeably increases in the third and fourth week. Heat stimulates hair growth, therefore hair grows quicker in the summer than in the winter. With regular waxing the length of time between treatments will increase. Continued waxing results in sparse hair re-growth.
