Faulkner Lifestyle May 2019 Issue
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and experience of the service provider<br />
is key. The first time you do it, you<br />
may need breaks and a slower pace to<br />
acclimate to the new experience. Most<br />
say they have less discomfort during<br />
subsequent treatments. There are<br />
over-the-counter products available if<br />
you are very sensitive. It is not recommended<br />
to wax immediately before<br />
(or during) your period when you are<br />
generally most sensitive. About a week<br />
after your period, if you can time it that<br />
way, is the ideal time.<br />
I recommend working with a licensed<br />
Esthetician (skincare professional) to<br />
perform this procedure. There can be<br />
complications, side effects, or contraindications<br />
to the treatment, and a skincare<br />
professional can address these.<br />
How long will the benefits of a Brazilian<br />
wax last? It really depends, but typically<br />
3-4 weeks. Hair grows at different<br />
cycles, depending on the person and<br />
sometimes your cultural background.<br />
Also, shaved hair does not grow back<br />
in one cycle. Sometimes after a first<br />
wax, shaved hair will still appear days<br />
after the wax. This is typically because<br />
the client didn’t wait long enough for<br />
ALL of the hair to grow out. You will,<br />
however, notice that after a few Brazilian<br />
Bikini Waxes, your hair will start to<br />
grow in much slower and finer.<br />
Benefits of waxing vs. shaving?<br />
1. Waxing last much longer than shaving.<br />
Instead of having to shave the area every<br />
few days, waxing last much longer!<br />
Of course it also depends on your hair<br />
growth but it’s safe to say that you can<br />
go about 3-4 weeks before it gets prickly.<br />
2. Reduces hair growth.<br />
Over time waxing reduces the amount of<br />
hair growth on the area! So the more you<br />
wax the lesser hair there is over time.<br />
3. No more razor bums or scarring.<br />
People ask how to avoid ingrown hair<br />
or razor bum on your skin. The easy<br />
answer is to simply pluck or wax,<br />
because when you shave it removes<br />
the hair on the surface of your skin by<br />
cutting it off with a razor instead of<br />
removing the hair with the root, hence<br />
resulting in razor burns or even nicks or<br />
cuts sometimes.<br />
4. Waxing is fast and convenient.<br />
Instead of sitting in your bathroom for 15<br />
minutes shaving your legs or bikini area,<br />
waxing is much quicker.<br />
5. Softer skin.<br />
Wax strips usually contains Vitamin E,<br />
Aloe Vera and other ingredients that are<br />
beneficial or soothing to your skin. It also<br />
helps remove the dead skin cells, keeping<br />
your skin soft, lighter and more smooth.<br />
Tips for a successful<br />
experience:<br />
Use a licensed professional (an esthetic or<br />
cosmetology state license is required to<br />
be posted for public view).<br />
Make sure the working conditions of the<br />
waxing salon, as well as the supplies, are<br />
clean and sanitary.<br />
Get all your questions answered before<br />
you start (preferably on the phone when<br />
making appointment). Be sure to discuss<br />
medications you take, medical history,<br />
contraindications, and other concerns.<br />
Think about taking an anti-inflammatory<br />
before your appointment to help reduce<br />
swelling and discomfort.<br />
Discuss post wax care before you leave<br />
the salon. At home you may need to<br />
use a product that helps prevent “acne.”<br />
Again, ask your professional what she<br />
recommends for YOU.<br />
Hard (strip-less) wax is best as it is<br />
designed for sensitive areas.<br />
Angela Jackson, Licensed<br />
Aesthetician, offers<br />
microcurrent facials and<br />
other anti aging facial<br />
treatments at Studio SKIN<br />
in downtown Conway.<br />
Brazilian Wax<br />
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