Waxing

 

Is the Bikini area itchy when the hair grows back?

Waxed hair grows in thinner and softer - including underarm hair. It's only when you shave that you get the itching, prickly bits.

 

How long does a person stay smooth after a Brazilian Wax?

This depends on your own hair growth and how often you have been having Brazillian Waxes. On average it is anywhere between 1-3weeks. However, after you've had a few Brazilian Bikini Waxes your hair will start to grow in much finer and you will also notice that your hair will start to grow back a lot slower.

 

Can I get waxed on the same day as a facial?

We don't recommend it. Some skin is highly sensitive and each of our facials includes some form of exfoliation. Waxing is also an exfoliating process and combining the two can cause skin to become irritated and peel.

 

After waxing, how long does the redness last?

Redness and sometimes a little swelling may be expected to last for a maximum of 24 hours. Any longer is not normal and you may be very sensitive to wax. Tell us about it and we'll try a threading treatment as an alternative.

 

What types of wax do Hepburns use?

We use three different types of wax.  We use a very technically advanced Non-Strip Wax called Berins for our Bikini Brazillians. It's a low temperature wax which solidifies on your skin and shrink wraps the hair. It's so gentle on underlying skin and gets to even the tiniest hairs.

 

We also use a facial wax which is a mix of Hot and Strip. It makes it more gentle for the face than a straight forward strip wax, so avoids over sensitising eyebrows or top lips.

 

Finally for large areas like legs and backs, we use traditional Strip Wax.  We're highly skilled waxers, so we prefer the pot and spatula method. This takes great skill and experience. Most importanly, we never use any spatula more than once.  Spatulas are also never dipped into the wax pot more than once during an appointment.  Ensuring high levels of hygiene at all times. 

 

Can I get waxed when I have my period?

Yes. It's no problem at all. We do request that you wear a tampon while getting waxed.

 

I'm pregnant. Is it safe to get a Brazillian? 

Absolutely. As long as it's ok with your doctor - then it is not an issue for us. We work around the size of your baby bump and can change positioning as required.

 

Hepburns Wax Tips

For any bikini waxing service, the hair should be approximately 1-2 cm long. This is the ideal length for the wax to stick and the hair to come out nice and easy! So grow it out if it’s too short or grab the clippers and do a little trimming if it’s too long!

 

Your cleanliness before your appointment...Our advice is please don't worry! We've got individual hygiene wipes that we lay out for you to use to freshen up before your treatment. We're all the same, so please lets not be embarrassed about it.

 

Exfoliating the night before really helps, so get buffing! Dermalogica's Exfoliating Body Scub and Cream is the ultimate in ingrown hair prevention. It’s also recommended to apply one hour before waxing as it loosens the hairs so that they come out more easily.