Everything You Need to Know About Bikini Waxes—But Were Afraid to Ask

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If you’ve never gotten a bikini wax before, you may have some reservations. To ease your mind and relieve some of your fears, we’ve decided to compile a list of things that you should know before you head into that first appointment.

Don’t worry! It’s not so bad.

Here is everything you need to know about bikini waxes, but were afraid to ask:

1. It Hurts, but It’s Not Intolerable

You remember the waxing scene in the movie 40 Year-Old Virgin? Although he screamed and writhed in pain, the truth is that most waxing is, yes, painful but not intolerable. Your waxer will spread warm wax on the areas you’ll be receiving hair removal and you’ll feel a slight sting for a few seconds. Nothing more, nothing less.

2. You Can Get Waxed When You are On Your Period

Although some women report more sensitive skin during this time of the month, it is possible to get a bikini wax while you’re on your period. All you need to do if you happen to be on your period is just make sure you are wearing a tampon. Other than that, the waxing appointment will go as normal. However, if you feel completely uncomfortable and need to reschedule, that’s completely fine too.

3. It Can Be Awkward, But Your Waxer is a Professional

Even though getting a bikini wax can make you feel really vulnerable (yes, lying halfway exposed in a salon can be a little weird), but your waxer will do everything possible to make sure that you are 100% comfortable. She won’t be judging you; she’s simply there to do her job. So don’t sweat it! And if something is ever super uncomfortable, don’t be afraid to speak up.

4. You Might Have Some Redness Afterwards

Getting any kind of hair removed can result in some tender, red skin afterwards. Don’t panic if you go home and you see a tiny bit of irritation. After the appointment, to avoid any more irritation don’t take any hot baths and stay out of the sun for about 24 hours.

Schedule a Professional Waxing at Volume Eyelash Studio

Do you need to schedule a professional waxing in Santa Barbara? Call the Volume Eyelash Studio at 805-881-2242 to schedule an appointment for legs, eyebrows, or a bikini wax!

Why You Shouldn't Wax at Home

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Thanks to endless DIY tutorials on websites and blogs, we're handling a lot more stuff on our own these days—from furniture building to changing our own oil, but one thing that we shouldn't attempt to DIY is waxing body hair. There are numerous at-home waxing kits and DIY tutorials about how to best wax your body hair off at home, but the truth is that you're never going to get the same results as you can in the studio with a professional. 

Here are a few reasons why waxing is best left to the pros. 

A Pro Knows How to Wax As Quickly and Painlessly As Possible

You expect that waxing is going to be a little uncomfortable, but you'd be surprised at how much more painful it can be when you choose to wax at home. The at-home wax kits that you can buy don't contain high-quality wax, which can make a difference in the discomfort of removing hair. 

A salon professional will also know the right technique to remove hair quickly and can get to those hard-to-reach spots that you won't be able to see if you're waxing it yourself. 

A Professional Waxer Has Better Quality Wax

There's just no doubt about it: Professional waxers use higher quality wax than the average at-home kit. The technology of wax is constantly improving and it's likely that pros are going to have access to the latest types of waxes available. These higher-quality waxes are likely going to be less painful, remove hair quicker, and can even smell better than a lot of the traditional at-home kits. 

The Quality of Waxing Results Will be Better

No matter how good you may think you'll be at waxing your own hair, a pro is just always going to be better. Even the pros themselves hire professional waxers to remove their own hair! 

A professional waxer is going to be able to see all of the hair that needs to be removed and can get to those hard-to-reach places that you aren't able to. They also have all of the professional tools and equipment necessary to remove hair. Your experience will also be better at a salon than trying to maneuver around in different positions in your bathroom. 

Schedule a Professional Waxing at Volume Eyelash Studio

Do you need to schedule a professional waxing in Santa Barbara? Call the Volume Eyelash Studio at 805-881-2242 to schedule an appointment for legs, eyebrows, or a bikini wax!