Get ready for swimsuit season! Waxing is a great way to remove unwanted hair. Plus, over time waxing will cause the hair to be weaker and less hair will grow. For more information, read our Guide to Hair Removal in our Resources section. Also, read our response to Women's Health magazine's June 2009 article, "Beware the Killer Bikini Wax", in our June newsletter.

Some more advice about waxing from Dr. Lisa, of The Doctors TV show:

"Another roommate wonders if a Brazilian wax is safer than laser hair removal. Dr. Lisa says it’s important to groom the vaginal area, because it can prevent bacterial infections. She prefers waxing and demonstrates a wax hair removal on Dr. Sears’ arm." From Ask Our Doctors Day episode

"If a waxing is not done properly, Dr. Lisa says infections can occur because of possible tears or cuts, and it could be more prominent in the bikini area because the skin is more sensitive. To avoid infection, be sure to take precautions and keep the area clean. If you do develop a skin infection, be sure you see a doctor. 'Waxing in the genital area, or a bikini wax, shouldn’t be done at home,' Dr. Lisa says. 'Those home kits can be dangerous because the skin is very sensitive. Lip waxing and things like that can still be dangerous, so I would say waxing should, in general, be done by a professional.' From Stay Safe While Looking Good episode

Waxing Services

Arms.......$20-30

Bikini........$25-35 - For those who are more conservative, this is just a good "clean up" and is generally around your panty line.

Bikini: Hollywood Style.......$35-55 - This is basically a "high and tight".

Bikini: Brazilian - Women.......$65+ - For those that dare to bare - clean bikini from front to back.  Yes ladies, if you get rid of the front that back has to be cleaned up too!

Chin.......$10

Eyebrow Design.......$15

Upper Lip.......$10

Full Face........$35-45

Half Legs.......$30-40

Full Legs.......$55-65

Underarms........$15

Relax and Wax Products

No Scream Cream
For every client who wants pain-free waxing. It is easy to use. NO-SCREAM CREAM is a lotion that quickly absorbs into the skin, is not greasy, sticky, or messy, and will not ruin your clothes. Apply 30 and 45 minutes prior to your waxing and relax. You will never want to be waxed again without it.

Get the Bump Out of Here
A treatment for in-growns, bumps, and razor burns that really works! It's formulated for sensitive skin, it's safe and effective. And we put it in a roll-on! No more mess, spills, or wasted product! And as a bonus, we even made it smell good!

Scrub'me'lucious
Use the microdermabrasion Scrub'Me'Luscious "Body Cocktail" for the best possible waxing experience you ever had! Exfoliation is the key to a great wax. By exfoliating, you remove all dead skin build up allowing your hair to be removed easily. In addition, you can use your “Body Cocktail” several times a week to keep your entire body silky smooth. It will also help eliminate ingrown hairs.

Scrub'Me'Luscious "Body Cocktail" won’t interfere with the waxing process and is safe to use on all body parts, including the face. Has a fresh "lemony" scent.

Contact us at 271.2710, or stop by our shop, to get these great products for yourself!

Waxing Tips

Avoid razor burn by waxing. Here are some hints on how to make this service as easy as possible:

• Do not tan 24-48 hours BEFORE OR AFTER Waxing.
• You should not wax any area if you have used ACCUTANE® in the last 12 months, 2 weeks after antibiotics or any area that you have applied Retin-A for 2 months.
• Do not wax if you have lesions or sores.
• Exfoliate the waxed area to prevent ingrown hairs.
• When having a Brazilian wax done - no extra curricular activities for 24 hours afterwards.
• With any waxing avoid hot tubs, soaking, or swimming for 24 hours.
• When waxing your hair must be at least 1/2" long. If you are having your legs waxed you need to allow your hair to grow for 6 weeks before the first wax. Thereafter, every 4 weeks.

For a less painful waxing experience, I recommend using a hard wax instead of a strip wax for all sensitive areas.

Strip Wax - This wax is generally is used to wax large areas like the legs, chest, back and arms. Wax is applied to the area, then a strip of non-woven fabric is placed over the wax and then the hair is removed.

Hard Wax - This wax is used in all sensitive areas, bikini, underarms and face. Wax is applied, hardens shrink wrapping the hair, then the wax is removed.