FAQ

I describe a bikini as anything that would be visible outside of your bikini-style underwear or modest swimsuit. We remove the bikini line 4 fingers width on the leg, the bottom part of the buttock that is visible while sitting crisscross, we take the top of the pubic bone down a touch, and we take a thin line inside the bikini line where your leg meets your torso so that while wearing said swimsuit or undies…. nothing shifts or moves and becomes visible. What’s left behind is a little rectangle of hair on the pubic bone and labia. We do not remove the labia, pubic bone, backside, anus or buttocks.

The Brazilian is everything else if you so choose. It includes all of the above. You can go completely bare, or leave a strip or triangle on the front. The anus is included, as well as any visible happy trail. Nothing is mandatory to be removed, we will only remove what you choose.

No, waxing may not be safe for everyone.  Please double-check the ingredient lists for allergies, and products used at home, ie retinols, antibiotics, etc. It is imperative that you share all information on the health form at each visit. 

Yes. Barring no sugar or lemon allergies. It safe for all skin types, skin tones, hair textures, and ethnicities.

Sugaring is a very popular hair technique that uses an all-natural sugar paste to remove the hair with a quick flicking motion. The sugar paste is not like wax and some experience less discomfort with sugaring than with traditional waxing methods.

The ideal amount of growth is a quarter of an inch of growth. This is normally three to four weeks of growth with no trimming, shaving, tweezing, etc. You have multiple phases of hair growth, and the idea is to have all stages of growth long enough above the skin surface to be able to have a clean, efficient service.

If you only allow for 2-3 weeks of hair growth, you have an increased chance of not having a hair free service. Short hairs may be left behind, or hairs that are on a different growth cycle may pop up shortly after the service.

Growing it out for the first service is always the hardest. But if you do it just this one time, it’ll last longer and be cleaner than if you rushed it. Plus, you’ll never have to worry about growing it out like that again with regular maintenance. After your initial service, the growth between services is substantially less. It becomes thinner, softer, finer, and less dense.

Hair removal services are performed every four weeks for optimal results. This helps to thin out the number of hairs and the thickness of the hairs. Certain times we can treat as early as three weeks, and as late as six in the situation of an event or special occasion, or vacation. We never want to go longer than eight weeks, as the hairs will be given the opportunity to “reroot” and become strong again. At that point, we lose the benefit of wax (less pain, less hair, speed of service) when we don’t treat monthly.

No, please do not shave between appointments. The hair needs to be left alone to grow, and to sync with other hair cycles so that the following services last longer and longer. Shaving, trimming, or tweezing in between services starts the process all over again. The hairs could also be cut too short for the product to properly grip, creating a more painful service with less-than-desirable results. If you feel the need to shave because there is too much growth, maybe consider coming in sooner (compared to your current rotation) or consider a semi-permanent alternative like Epilfree that we offer. 

Pregnancy is a beautiful thing and you can continue most hair removal options throughout your pregnancy. Wax and sugar are generally safe for the duration of the pregnancy, but feel free to inquire with questions. 

Certain medications like antibiotics, retinols, and chemotherapy may require a change in the type of hair removal service, but not necessarily disqualify someone from having it done. Our health history form helps us make sure we are performing the right procedure for your skin. Feel free to inquire with any questions you have regarding the medications you take.

Communicate. We require the health history form to be completed within two days before each visit to help decrease the possibility of a reaction. Be as open and honest as possible. If you’ve had hair removal in the past and had a reaction, please tell your provider. This knowledge can help us tailor your service and experience. You’ll also want to be honest about any topicals, exfoliators, etc. that may have been used prior to your appointment.

Please tell your provider. We can’t fix what we don’t about and our protocol is customizable to your skin. We can change our pre and post-care, the product we use for the hair removal itself, and even the technique if need be. Please let us know as detailed as possible what happened. Reactions can happen, but are not overly common.

For clients with home care routines, please refrain from using topical exfoliants, anti-aging products, and topical antibiotics for two weeks before your appointment. Continued usage of these products and medications with hair removal services may require a method change or doctor’s note to proceed. Please inquire.

The list of products to avoid includes, but is not limited to: vitamin A, vitamin C, retinol, retinoids, clindamycin, salicylic acid, glycolic, ingrown treatments, sugar scrubs, dry brushes, and tretinoin.