5 Things To Expect During a Bikini Wax

Tired of painful razor burn and those unsightly lumps and bumps every time you shave down there?

Why not pop along to your local beauty salon and experience an intimate wax?
Yes, the idea of hot wax being painted onto your lady garden and ripped off strikes the fear in the best of us, but it's honestly not as painful as it sounds, and in fact- you just might like it, which I have especially found since graduating from waxing strips to hot wax.

So whether you're a regular, a first-timer or just a lil bit curious, here's what to expect from stepping into the Salon a scaredy cat, to stepping out feeling smooth and sultry like the Goddess you are...



1) DECIDING ON A SHAPE
Basically, how much do you actually want off?
You can opt for a classic bikini line (equivalent to a "short, back and sides" kinda thang), which is popular amongst newbies) or if you're feeling more adventurous you can choose one of the following:

   a) Brazillian
       This leaves a 'landing strip' of hair at the front with all hair removed on either side. (This
       can also be called a "Playboy"- but double check with your Salon which is which). 

   b) Hollywood
       Total and complete hair removal. Front, sides and back. Congratulations, it's a girl!


2) FEELING SELF-CONSCIOUS
This is 100% natural. Yes, it's a bit weird stripping down to your pants in front of a total stranger, but we must remember - beauty therapists have seen it ALL before! So try not to worry if you're wearing you're ugly panties, or haven't shaved your legs. 


3) THE ACTUAL WAX
The therapist will ask you to strip from the waist down and provide you with a pair of disposable pants or you can choose to keep yours on, as the therapist will work round you, making sure you are comfortable first and foremost. However, if you're not shy, you can go completely commando- like I say, therapists have seen it all before!

Next your therapist will ask you to bend one knee up, then let it fall to it's side (just to get the better angle). If you're wearing your own pants, she will place a tissue inside to protect them from the wax. 

The therapist will then apply hot wax to a small area, (not scalding hot- think of Goldilocks with it being "just nice"), let it dry for a few seconds, then proceeds to lightly scrape at an end to get a grip of the wax, then holds the skin taught, pulling it away with one sharp tug.
This process is then repeated until you are all silky smooth.


4) THE PAIN
It's a nice pain. A necessary pain. 
I'm not gonna lie and say it's completely pain-LESS, but it does get better each time you go. I mean, everyone has different pain thresholds, but weirdly, I kinda like it. I did NOT like waxing strips - that was a whole other World of pain, but I would totally recommend the hot wax as it's so much quicker, easier and much less painful.


5) THE AFTERMATH
Once your therapist is happy with her handiwork, she'll apply a nice cooling, smoothing cream, which feels AMAZE! Then she'll leave the room for you to get dressed.
And that's you! (Completely) hair free and care-free for the next 4-5 weeks!


You're welcome!

Stace x