| Bikini Waxing | $35 and up |
|---|---|
| Brazilian Waxing | $55 and up |
| Hollywood Waxing | $65 and up |
BRAZILIAN WAX AND HOLLYWOOD WAX
(By Naomi Torres, About.com)
What is the difference between a Brazilian and Hollywood wax?
The terms have been used interchangeably, but there are differences. Brazilian waxes often leave a small strip, triangle or oval shape piece of hair in the front, while taking all the hair in between all the way to the back by your bum. Waxing Hollywood style removes all of the hair, front all the way to the back.
Names are often created at salons and spas so that you know how much you’re paying, and they book the right amount of time while having an idea of how much hair you’re looking to remove. Just waxing the bikini line is much less work and doesn’t require as much time or product as waxing all of the hair. So the price points vary for these different styles.
PRE WAXING PREPARATION
- For women, make your appointment at least a couple days before or after your period. Most places understandably won’t do a Brazilian or Hollywood while you’re on your period, and waxing hurts a lot more during that time anyway.
- Shower and lightly exfoliate your entire bikini area right before your appointment using warm, not hot water. Make sure you’re extra clean.
- Don’t use any lotions in bikini area.
- You need some growth for the wax to hold onto, but not too long which can make the waxing hurt more than it needs to. Let the technician trim hair down to just the right length at your appointment, or follow the salon’s specific instructions for trimming.
- Take an aspirin or Tylenol 30 – 45 minutes before your appointment if you’re worried about pain.
POST WAXING CARE:
- Don’t wear tight panties for the next few days.
- Keep hands away from touching freshly waxed skin, as this can encourage irritation or small pimples.
- Don’t take a hot bath for the rest of the day.
- No tanning beds, saunas or steam rooms for the next 2 days.
- 2 full days later use a mild exfoliator. My pick, an Ayate washcloth which gently exfoliates skin alone wet, or can be used with your favorite body wash, but is more mold-resistant than loofahs.
- If you get any ingrown hairs try Tend Skin, a huge favorite for getting rid of pesky ingrowns.
