FAQ’s
frequently asked questions
A: For women, a Brazilian wax is the removal of hair from the vagina, including the labia, to the anus. Not one hair is left standing! For men, a Brazilian wax, or “Manzilian”, is the removal of hair from the penis, the ball sac and the anus. Some men will experience an erection, but typically men because the service isn’t exactly a pleasurable experience. Don’t worry if you do have an erection, that’s when you can more easily wax the shaft.
A: It is a little uncomfortable when it comes to sensitive areas! But as soon as it is over…it is over. Ultimately, the amount of pain depends on each customer. Often, the anticipation is the worst but Monika will always talk with customers, keeping their minds busy with fun conversation. That way, they don’t concentrate on the pain.
A: Again, it all depends. If it is your first time receiving a body waxing, it can certainly be uncomfortable because after shaving for years, the hair grows extremely coarse. The good news is that the more frequently you receive body waxes the more the hair will begin to grow thinner and many customers experience very little pain at this point. Removing hair directly from the follicle is never comfortable but, since Monika is highly skilled, it is likely that your waxing experience will be more comfortable than most. If you are especially sensitive to pain or you are a first-time waxing client, you may want to take an anti-inflammatory (such as Ibuprofen) 1 hour before your appointment, or you can apply numbing cream 45 minutes prior to service.
A: After waxing, avoid tanning and extended sun exposure for 48 hours. You will want to avoid hot showers or baths, sauna and steam room use immediately following the service. Scented lotions, perfumes, or colognes should be avoided for 48 hours. Don’t allow direct heat on the skin for at least 24 hours after waxing: sunbathing, solarium, hot shower, sauna or steam room use. This can traumatize & burn new skin, as the dead skin layer has been removed with the hairs during waxing.
We also want the pores to close, not open. Use a tea-tree based oil on the waxed area – it is a natural antiseptic and will help reduce the likelihood of getting ingrown hairs & small pimples (follictilitus). Exfoliate with a pumice stone with organic scrub, but only when the skin has calmed down after waxing and the new growth begins to penetrate. This could take from 4 to 7 days. Don’t use deodorant, perfumes or alcohol-based products for at least 24 hours after waxing. It is recommended to use sun protection lotion for the 1st day after the waxing, to avoid hyper-pigmentation.
A: Before you begin the treatment, there are a few things you should tell your esthetician, if you:
Are diabetic
Bruise easily
Have varicose veins
Are sunburned
Have thyroid condition
Are menstruating
Are using products/medications that are contraindicated for waxing:
Accutane, Retine-A, glycolic acid, alpha hydroxy acid, Tazorac Avage, Differin, Strivectin, Renova, Proactive, Avita, benzoyl peroxide & salicylic acid.
These are only some of the products we are aware of that may cause a problem and new ones can come along daily. Your skin is important to you and us – so please check with your doctor if you have any doubts.