Removing and treating ingrown hairs…

If, despite all your efforts, you wind up with an ingrown hair or two, here is a very informative article about how to take care of those pesky buggers… http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-an-Ingrown-Hair

Sweat + Waxing = :(

Recently, I have seen several clients who have started getting new ingrowns or break-outs in the bikini area where none existed before. These also happen to be very physically active clients. And what do all physically active clients have in common? Sweat! So the great thing about summer coming, is well, summer’s coming, but it [...]

Helping you to help yourself…

By now, more and more women are realizing the benefits of waxing over shaving: much less irritation to the skin, less redness, fewer bumps, fewer (if any) ingrown hairs, and of course, the hair stays gone much longer. HOWEVER, none of this will occur if you think there is nothing on your end that needs [...]

Waxing causes entomological extinction!

  According to some, my profession is responsible for the extinction of well, er, pubic lice. And this is a bad thing? Maybe if you’re an entomologist. Stephen Messenger of TreeHugger.com writes, that in a report from Bloomberg News, “a rise in the number of bikini or Brazilian waxes and “manscaping” means that around 80 percent of [...]

An early wax is a happy wax!

Happy strangely-warm-outside-for-January day, all! I hope everyone is enjoying this amazing weather down south we are having. And speaking of down south (oh, yes I did) have you given any thought to a little spring cleaning? For those of you who may wait until bikini weather to begin yard maintenance, you may want to remember [...]

Happy Thanksgiving – bring in the Turducken!

What? You’ve not seen the turducken? It’s amazing! Check it out… Yes, that’s exactly what you think it is: a chicken stuffed within a duck stuffed within a turkey! Now who’s got the cranberry sauce! Whatever you decide to eat tomorrow, enjoy your day and be thankful!

Don’t let that bird get all the attention…BE the BROW.

On the outside they are smiling. On the inside: “She touched OUR bird with THOSE brows?” This holiday, BE the brow. There is strength in a graceful arch;)

Video: Why exfoliating is ESSENTIAL between waxing visits

  Paula Begoun, of Paula’s Choice (Redness Relief here at the shop!) , talks about exfoliating as a general rule for daily skincare but the same information can and should be applied to waxing maintenance.

Happy Halloween!! Is that a waxing moon I see?

Wishing you all a great night of treats and trickery! Remember to watch out for all the scary kitties on the streets of Raleigh tonight! Clearly they didn’t get to the wax shop on time

Live longer with laugh lines!

Happy Fall everyone! Or Autumn if you prefer. I just love this time of year. Hearty logs stacked for cozy fireplaces. Pumpkins and gourds placed lovingly on the steps. Multicolored leaves swaying from the branches until the first winds of winter gently pull them to the ground. Oh, and candles, lots and lots of candles [...]