The Hairy Truth
A Guide to The Best Charlotte Waxing
by Brette Barber
“Waxing” is defined by Merriam-Webster as: “to apply wax to (as legs) as a depilatory. ” Well thanks, Webster, for that less than informative explanation on the wonderful world of waxing and how it can benefit YOU. Essentially, waxing is a lot like “mass tweezing. ” The hair is being pulled from the root in mass quantities, in a super quick, relatively painless manner. Notice I said “relatively” when I mentioned the pain factor.
Waxing is not painless. It never will be. However, if it’s done correctly, by a professional waxing can be relatively painless. By “relatively,” I really mean that there is no residual pain. It’s like snatching off that band-aid. As soon as you feel it, it’s over. No big deal.
The possibilities of waxing are endless. I feel like Webster got the short end of the waxing stick in the information department when it came to what parts of your body you can wax. I can assure you I “apply wax to (as legs) as a depilatory” much less often than I apply wax to (as bikini line, underarms, arms, full faces, backs, necks, etc) as a depilatory. ” To keep it short and sweet, I’ve waxed a human body from literal head to toe. Anything in the middle of north and south is fair game.
I would like to address the growing trend of “at home waxing. ” Can I just tell you that this has “disaster” written all over it? Let’s make a comparison. Your car is in need of a tune up. You are not a mechanic. However, you do know basic theory on car maintenance. In order to save money, you tune up that puppy in your driveway and call it a day. That is, if you haven’t run into a few unexpected snags along the way.
Let’s apply this to waxing at home. You buy some over the counter kit and think, “How hard can this be? Apply wax in the direction of the hair growth and pull the strip off in the opposite direction.” There you are, sprawled out on your bathroom floor, dripping wax all over yourself and the carpet, possibly burning yourself and ripping skin in the process. All in hopes of saving a few extra dollars by skipping a trip to the salon to see a professional (i.e.: me).
Imagine the damage that could be done to yourself by taking this into your own hands. There could be burns, bruising, and a huge mess to clean up after. Home waxing doesn’t really seem worth it. Now, imagine the damage to your car. Did you put the wrong kind of oil in? Did you put in the wrong spark plugs? It looked easy so you went for it, right? Wrong. Mistakes that seem relatively insignificant can and will affect the outcome negatively, usually sooner than later. We’re professionals for a reason. It may look easy, but the reason it looks easy is because we’re trained to use the right product to keep you as safe as possible.
Since you’ve now decided you’re not interested in burning your bikini line and wrecking your bathroom carpet, let’s talk about what you can expect from a professional wax. As an esthetician, it is my job to give you consistency in quality and pay attention to detail so that you will have the “Best Charlotte Wax.” Sanitation is of utmost importance, so double dipping is absolutely out of the question. As an impatient person by nature, I am super efficient in what I do. “Instant gratification” is the name of the game here, ladies and gentlemen. Nobody wants to wait months and months for fabulous results in the look and feel of their skin when you can have those fabulous results in mere moments!
If you’re still scared of what waxing will feel like or you’re cringing over the thought of shelling out more money than you’d like but you still want that feeling of instant gratification, that’s ok! Stop in and visit us at Salon du Monde and let us give you a fabulous mani/pedi or a wonderful massage instead.
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