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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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