What is the difference between wax and sugar?

Traditional waxing can be done with hard or soft wax. It is applied in the same direction as the hair growth and removed in the opposite direction. We prefer brow waxes with wax! Sugaring paste is most often made with sugar cane, lemon juice (citric acid), and water. All-natural! It is applied to the skin at room temperature or slightly warmer. It is applied against the direction of hair growth, molded to ensure that every hair is covered, and removed in the opposite direction to avoid breakage.

Can I get sugared or waxed while on my period?

Of course, as long as you’re wearing a tampon. You may be more sensitive to hair removal during this time, but no need to reschedule your service if you’re up for it.

Does my hair need to be a certain length?

We ask that your hair be at least a 1/4 of an inch, or length of a grain of rice before you come in. That usually equates to about two plus weeks of not shaving. If you shave too close to your appointment or your hair isn’t long enough the wax or sugar wont be able to grip onto the hair and do it’s job! If you do shave too soon to your appointment or don’t have long enough hair, we may have to reschedule your appointment to a later date.

Does it hurt?

Well…let’s just say pulling the hair out of the follicle (the hole that the hair lives in) will not feel pleasant. Try not to overthink this part though. Pain is individualized to each person and each person feels different about it. Mind over matter, right?!? We remove hair in small batches which keeps the pain to a minimum. Our experience makes your service easy. We know just how to hold the skin and apply the product, to makes things as easy as possible.

A couple of tips to keep in mind:

• We know we live in the land of coffee, but too much caffeine right before your service can make you a tad jumpier, or sensitive.

• You may be a little more sensitive right before your period.

• Make sure you are well-rested and hydrated the night before and you will find that it’s not as bad as you imagine it will be.

Do I need to trim?

Trimming is always appreciated but not required. We do not want the hair too short so if you are not familiar with the length it should be, go ahead and leave it.

Do you double dip the wax?

This is such an important question to ask anyone who waxes! Our answer is NEVER ever EVER do we double dip!

What kind of wax do you use?

We use both hard and soft depending on our esthetician’s professional recommendation at the time of the service. There are a ton of different types, brands, and colors of wax. Some we are familiar with, and some we are not, but we do use a professional-grade wax we are comfortable using.

What is the difference between hard wax and soft wax?

Soft wax is warm and is removed typically with a pelon strip. It’s applied in the direction of the hair growth. Soft wax is more effective for finer or softer hair. Hard wax starts out warm, then cools and hardens, trapping the hair in the wax. It is removed without the use of a strip in the direction of the hair growth.

How long do the results last?

Everyone and every place on the body is different, but generally in the 2-5 week range. Unlike shaving, waxing + sugaring removes the hair from the root or hair follicle. The now-empty follicle will have to reproduce a root in order for a new hair to grow back. It takes about one week for the follicle to go through this process. Once the root is produced, the hair will then start to grow. You should be hair-free for at least 7-10 days but everyone’s growth cycle is different. Week two, hair will start to grow and by weeks four to five, your hair will be long enough to be removed. At weeks four to five, you should only have about 30% of your hair back which will be finer, thinner, and more sparse. This will be a quicker and overall easier appointment.

When should I get a hair removal service again?

We recommend maintenance every four to five weeks. We do offer a maintenance discount for brazilians.

Will my hair grow back slower?

Yes! If you are consistent with your hair removal appointments, your hair will start to grow back thinner and slower. When removing the hair bulb from the hair follicle, eventually the follicle may become damaged enough the hair will not grow back. Ever wonder why brows from the early 2000’s feel like they never came back? We plucked too much for too long and the damaged hair follicle stopped being active with hair growth.

Should I apply anything after my hair removal service?

No. It’s best to leave the area alone unless we recommend something. On average, the skin should return to normal within a couple of hours. Keep in mind redness and bumps are normal for up to 48 hours depending on your skin and its sensitivity. We off a vajacacial service to assist with ingrowns and skin texture after a brazillian and underarm hair removal services our clients LOVE!