Have you ever considered waxing?
Before getting into the esthetics game, I never tried waxing. I generally tweezed my brows once a week, shaved my underarms every other day and honestly never even thought about my [thankfully] blonde lip hair. In winter, my shaving frequency could be even less, with maybe a week between razor passes.
It turns out waxing services are the bomb diggity, though! Once I saw behind the curtain, there was no turning back.
There are several benefits to waxing, my favorite being that there is significantly less maintenance. A wax service generally lasts 4-6 weeks. That is to say, you won't even need to shave the area for 2-3 weeks, then you have to allow another 2-3 weeks for it to grow back to the length it needs to be to wax. Meanwhile, you don’t need to think about shaving, or buying those unnecessarily-expensive-yet-dull razors on a regular basis.
With The Makeup Curio’s waxing services, anyone can be brow, lip, chin and underarm hair free in as little as fifteen minutes! Well...OK. Don’t worry, you won’t be entirely brow free, just free of the pesky extraneous stuff. (But if you’re looking to do something funky with your brows for a costume or character, we can help with that too!)
Still unsure about waxing? Does that scene from “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” have you freaked out? I promise you it’s not as bad as all that. And for those who have never had a waxing service done before, or even for those who have, here are a few tips for prepping your skin and your hair prior to waxing.
1. Hair Growth
Yeah, I know you want it waxed because you don't want the hair there. But your hair needs to be a certain length in order for the wax to pull it out efficiently and cleanly. All hair, no matter where on the body, must be at least 1/4” long. Generally, that's 1-2 weeks of growth. No cheating! I can't provide the best service to you if it's not long enough.
2. Exfoliation
One of the things I like about shaving my legs isn't necessarily getting rid of the hair, but the exfoliation of the skin on a regular basis. In order for wax to be able to be applied evenly, your skin must first be exfoliated and moisturized. Now, you know you can't shave before your waxing appointment, but you can still regularly exfoliate your skin with a hydrating scrub. I suggest you look for scrubs with coconut oil and smaller granules of sugar or rounded peach kernels. I recently used one from Lemongrass that made my skin feel super soft and smooth! One of the perks to waxing is that it does help continue the exfoliation process, leaving your skin silky smooth like you’ve never imagined.
3. ContraIndication
I won’t lie - waxing can, and does, irritate the skin, especially for first timers. So, if you have a sunburn or injury on the area that you plan to wax, we will need to reschedule.
Additionally, while I will happily wax a pregnant woman, I will not do so after 35 weeks. The reason behind this is that, simply, it can hurt, and I don't want to cause undue stress on a woman that far along. Please do not book if you are beyond 35 weeks - we'll both be happier for it.
Other First Timer Notes
I truly believe in helping my clients transform themselves, and The Makeup Curio is the place to explore your curiosity. So, if you've never had your brows shaped or need the hairs on your chin removed, give me a try. Yes, it will likely hurt. No, I won't apologize for it. But what I will do is provide a safe, judgement-free environment for you to get your hair removed so that you feel more confident about yourself - a transformation like no other.
To learn more, visit TheMakeupCurio.com or just click here to book an appointment!
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