In the area where you intend to wax, your hair needs to be at least ¼ inch. That’s about the length of a grain of rice. Generally, it takes about 2 weeks of not shaving (bikini area) for hair to grow to this length. Hair that is shorter is not long enough to get “stuck” in the wax and be pulled out. If there’s any question, we can always try a test strip as some people can be waxed at less than ¼ inch.

Yes. During a Brazilian wax, the pain is immediate and somewhat intense but subsides pretty quickly. You should not leave the appointment walking weird, being sore or needing to ice down the area or anything crazy like that. Almost every single new client I have ever had has said that their Brazilian didn’t hurt nearly as much as they expected! Everyone’s pain tolerance is different so there’s no solid way to describe or rate the level of pain.

No. It’s very, very uncommon that anyone screams during their wax. Most people nervously laugh or focus on their breathing.

Brazilian, upper lip, chest (not areolas), the sides of your abdomen, hairline. That being said, your first time trying waxing as your hair removal method in almost any area is not going to be pleasant. I had one client discontinue the service after one strip of hair was removed from her shin as that can be a tender spot. Some people think underarm waxing hurts, some people have very little discomfort. All of this varies from person to person.

No. It’s very, very uncommon that anyone screams during their wax. Most people nervously laugh or focus on their breathing.

Underarm, nose, brow, areolas/nipples, glutes. This depends on your usual hair removal method. If you’ve been waxing for a while, legs, arms, even Brazilian waxes are a breeze! If you’ve shaved since your last wax or it’s your first time, it can sting and be more uncomfortable. When you begin to ONLY wax an area, as opposed to jumping back and forth from waxing to shaving, each time you wax becomes less and less painful. Your hair becomes weaker and usually begins to grow less. A fine, weak hair is going to hurt a lot less when you pull it out than a thick, coarse hair with a blunt tip that has been shaved or never disturbed before.

No. It’s very, very uncommon that anyone screams during their wax. Most people nervously laugh or focus on their breathing.

Some clients find that taking an ibuprofen before their treatment helps a little. Also, allowing the hair to grow a little longer than the required ¼ inch can help a little by reducing the amount of times we need to go over the area. Once you’ve begun waxing, the one thing you can do to reduce the pain is to STAY ON SCHEDULE with your appointments.

No. It’s very, very uncommon that anyone screams during their wax. Most people nervously laugh or focus on their breathing.

I schedule your Brazilian wax for 30 minutes. The actual hair removal portion of the service is usually around 15 minutes or less. I allow time for dressing and undressing, possible tardiness on your part or mine, checking out, rescheduling etc. Even though I factor in extra time, it is important that you be on time!! Being late causes me to run late for my next client and possibly forces me to rush your service. No one does their best work being rushed and no one likes their time being disrespected. Please extend the same respect to me and my other clients as I extend to you. Almost all of my services take 30 minutes or less. That time is YOURS. If for some reason I am running late, I will try to notify you ASAP.  Please do the same and please understand that being over 10 minutes late may mean that we need to reschedule.

You will need to follow your aftercare instructions and start an exfoliation routine at home. I do my best to give you exceptional service when you are in my treatment room, but you also need to do your part at home. Besides exfoliating and moisturizing as directed, please refrain from picking or digging at an ingrown. You may get the hair out, but you also may cause discoloration, infection, scarring etc. The best way to treat ingrowns is to stick to your routine and spot treat with Bump eRaiser as needed. If you are highly prone to a lot of ingrowns, even after following proper home care instructions, waxing may not be for you. It’s very rare that someone is not a good waxing candidate due to this, but it is possible.

I have been in this industry for 6 years now and have spent the last 6 years primarily waxing, specializing in Brazilians and Facials. I also have the advantage of being trained by several professional instructors from Louisiana and Texas. I have attending the Congress of Esthetics for 3 years learning instructional and hands with professionals all over the world with major Skin Care companies such as Skin Script, Dermalogica, & Eminence.

This is only upon your approval. I don’t recommend it. I need to direct my full attention to your service. I also need to be able to focus on educating you about what I’m doing and why, the positioning you need to be in, your aftercare, etc. You need to direct your full attention to what is happening and what I’m directing you to do. Having a friend in the room can also be more embarrassing than you bargained for and may cause you to be uncomfortable. Your service is not for entertainment, this isn’t a spectator sport. I will allow moms in the room when my client is underage or nervous, but that’s it. This policy is based on experience. 

That’s really up to you. Be aware they will not be in the room with you and they are not going to be able to see everything. There is a lobby available that is safe for children. If you do decide to bring children into the room, you will need to have them with you on the table or they will need to be able to sit still in a chair. While I do have valuable equipment and materials in my suite I don’t want ruined, more importantly there is a risk of injury. There’s electrical equipment and cords, breakable objects, heavy objects, a cart with wheels, hot wax, chemicals, etc. Please be aware and considerate.

I have years of education, training and EXPERIENCE that contributed to the level of skill, professionalism and efficiency I have achieved. I buy quality wax and products to ensure the best possible results. I never double dip my sticks. My wax, products, linens and implements are all clean and/or sanitized properly. I offer expert service and advice. I actually care about my clients. I am a small, female-owned business (if that kind of thing matters to you). Please be aware that when you patronize a corporate waxing center, your waxer may be on week 3 of waxing after just graduating school. Also, be aware that those business models focus on profit, not on customer service or providing the best service possible. That’s why they are willing to hire girls with no experience, they know they can pay them less. It’s about keeping costs low. Those centers offer a factory-like environment typically where speed is valued over efficiency/quality. That isn’t to say there are no competent waxers who work in those environments, but there certainly isn’t a huge percentage of them. You will not experience the high-pressure sales tactics typically forced upon you at those places with me either.

That’s really up to you. Be aware they will not be in the room with you and they are not going to be able to see everything. There is a lobby available that is safe for children. If you do decide to bring children into the room, you will need to have them with you on the table or they will need to be able to sit still in a chair. While I do have valuable equipment and materials in my suite I don’t want ruined, more importantly there is a risk of injury. There’s electrical equipment and cords, breakable objects, heavy objects, a cart with wheels, hot wax, chemicals, etc. Please be aware and considerate.

Hard wax is a stripless wax. That means the wax is applied to your skin, “cures” to a certain point and is removed without strips/papers. Hard wax is generally much more gentle than soft/strip wax. It’s usually faster and cleaner than strip wax as well since larger strips can be used and no residue is left behind. Hard wax tends to have less instances of bruising, lifting, redness, sensitivity etc. It is important to know that not all hard waxes are created equally. The hard wax used at one establishment does not necessarily indicate what mine is like. Hard wax is manufactured by countless companies, comes in many colors, textures and levels of quality. Many people ask for “the blue wax”. While my wax is actually green, if you’re familiar with “the blue wax”, yes, this is similar. I have tried and worked with over 30 different types of wax to arrive at the amazing wax I’m using now.

That’s really up to you. Be aware they will not be in the room with you and they are not going to be able to see everything. There is a lobby available that is safe for children. If you do decide to bring children into the room, you will need to have them with you on the table or they will need to be able to sit still in a chair. While I do have valuable equipment and materials in my suite I don’t want ruined, more importantly there is a risk of injury. There’s electrical equipment and cords, breakable objects, heavy objects, a cart with wheels, hot wax, chemicals, etc. Please be aware and considerate.