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Frequently asked questions

Waxing Questions & Answers:

What type of wax technique do you use?

  • I use a sensitive strip wax which is a high quality hair removal wax made from pharmaceutical grade ingredients. I have used strip wax for many years and when I started doing Brazilians approximately 15 years ago I did them using strip wax. It was a very difficult job. It was messy, sticky, didn't do a very good job, pulled on client's skin, etc etc. I perservered and over the last 15 years developed a very quick, almost pain free awesome Brazilian wax technique. I would say that 99% of my new clients love it and are rapped to find this technique works. Many Hot Wax clients are converted. This technique is thorough, we wax right through from the bottom to the front, but of course up to you and what you would like done.
  • Make sure you read the preparation before a wax. This is very important to ensure you have as less painful wax as possible.
    Also check out our testimonials.

What should I do to prepare for a wax? +++ IMPORTANT READ +++

We strongly recommend you follow our preparation for waxing, especially for Brazilians and Bikini waxes.

  • DO NOT TAKE HOT SHOWERS OR USE SOAPS AND SHOWER GELS for at least 8 hours prior to waxing especially before a Brazilian Wax. This can cause the skin to perspire and therefore cause removal of the skin. If you use soaps or body wash with moisturisers this can make waxing difficult and cause peeling of the skin and also cause the hairs to break at the surface and can be more painful and does not give a clean, smooth Brazilian wax. If you wish, you may have a cool shower or cool sink wash but do not use soaps or body wash.
  • AVOID EXERCISE, SAUNAS ETC (anything that will cause perspiration) 12-24 hours prior to waxing as this also makes skin hot and perspire.
  • DO NOT APPLY MOISTURISERS to the skin at least 48 hours prior to waxing to avoid broken hairs.
  • To reduce pain, you may take pain killers such as Neurofen Plus 45 minutes prior to waxing. If you drink coffee or alcohol before waxing this can cause waxing to be more painful as this stimulates your nerves.
  • For a Brazilian Wax we recommend that you wear an old pair of cotton underwear (as we get you to leave them on) and loose clothing to let your skin breathe afterwards.

After care for waxing:

  • AVOID EXERCISE, SAUNAS 12-24 hours after waxing and HOT SHOWERS 6 hours after, as this causes perspiration and can cause infection and ingrown hairs.
  • AVOID TOUCHING FRESHLY WAXED SKIN. When your skin has just been waxed the pores are still open and are exposed to infection so try to keep the area as clean as possible.
  • AVOID NYLON UNDERWEAR AND TIGHT CLOTHING as this can aggravate and heat the skin, especially in summer.

EXFOLIATE the skin regularly to prevent ingrown hairs. Bikinilicious is a fantastic product that can help assist with ingrowns. Read product page for info.

How do I take care of my skin & Ingrown Hairs after waxing?

  • Exfoliating creams, dry body brushing with a natural bristle body brush is great for legs and arms to keep skin smooth after Body Waxing. There are many products on the market that may help with Ingrown Hairs, some work better than others. One great easy homemade exfoliant and healer is crushed sea salt mixed in oil or natural shower gel. Salt is an amazing healer, it has antibacterial properties that can draw out infection and dry infected Ingrown areas.
  • Another product that helps with Ingrown Hairs is an antibiotic cream or gel applied 2 days after waxing for 14 days this may help in reducing Ingrown Hair infections.
  • The best moisturises and oils to use on the body after waxing are those with natural healing and antibacterial properties.
  • All the above help in keeping the skin smooth and Ingrown Hair problems at bay, as long as you are consistant, with a daily regime.

Pregnancy and Brazilians

Ladies wanting to have Brazilians while pregnant need to read this. It applies to everyone prior to having a brazilian especially MORE so when pregnant.

Recently there are more and more ladies while pregnant wanting to have brazilians in preparation for having a baby. I have spoken to a few midwives and they are saying that it is becoming a trend and as a pre birthing prep for many ladies. Some midwives are also suggesting it to there clients. If you are wanting to have this during your pregnancy I am advising ladies to start having them earlier on in the pregnancy, the earlier the better. If you're not feeling so well in the first trimester you're best to start around 4 months into pregnancy.

Once you have started having the Brazilian, it is highly recommended TO MAKE SURE you keep it up every 4 weeks until you are nearly due. The reason for keeping it up so often is that the area being waxed while pregnant is very hot and sweaty, becomes swollen and the skin also becomes softer, thinner and more sensitive. Being a vascular area (a lot of blood flow) and if the preparation advice (see above) is not followed, then having brazilians for the first time or over 6 weeks during the later part of your pregnancy, some tearing of skin can occur.

So having it done every 4 weeks means there is not a lot of hair in the area, it is fine and sparse and comes away easier. With first timers and over 6 week brazilians at the later part of pregnancy the hair is dense, stronger and can be a problem to wax.

For Testimonials from ladies who have had brazilians with us during pregnancy go to Testimonials page.