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Why a Bikini Line Wax is Perfect for Waxing Beginners

Getting a bikini wax can seem intimidating, but we promise it’s not! Tidying up some hair growth can be a simple, hassle free process that renders immediate results. If you’re interested in diving into the world of waxing, let’s start by getting your feet wet with one of the most frequently requested waxing sessions: the bikini line wax.

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How Waxing Helps Lighten Hyperpigmentation

If you’ve been DIY-ing your way through your spice cabinet, mixing turmeric, lemon, and baking soda to get rid of the dark skin under your armpits, stop right there! In order to successfully address hyperpigmentation, or dark spots of the skin, it’s important to understand the cause and what recourse you have to help heal your body for your specific skin type.

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How Often Should You Get a Brazilian Wax

How do we know when to get waxed and how often are waxing services appropriate for our needs? Well, the answer is simple. We’re here to help you navigate the world of waxing, and guide you through how frequently you should meet with your waxing esthetician. 

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8 Things to Do and Experience in Pleasanton

If you’ve got a travel itch you need to scratch, we’ve got just a place in mind. With access to so endless travel and coastal waters in just a short drive, Pleasanton is a hot spot; a destination that offers as much natural beauty as it does is culture.

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Dos and Don'ts In Between Bikini and Brazilian Waxes

Body hair has a mind of its own, and it definitely has the worst timing – like it’s trained to grow extra fast during vacation. No matter how the esthetics world ebbs and flows, Brazilian waxing and bikini waxing are here to stay. Let’s break down the basics of keeping healthy, hydrated skin in between your wax sessions.

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Can You Get Waxed With Ingrown Hairs?

If you’ve got a wax appointment scheduled and you’re worried about the number of ingrown hairs you’re heading in with, don’t be alarmed. We’re here to break down the basics of getting waxed with ingrown hairs and what to look out for during the process.

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Brazilian Wax Positioning

Waxing is a hairy job, and somebody’s gotta do it. In order to get the best results from your wax experience, it’s essential to be comfortable in the proper position to remove all hairs, especially the pesky ones that live in the bikini line creases. 

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Getting a Brazilian Wax With Sensitive Skin: Can You?

We’re going to go over the best tips and tricks you can keep in your back pocket if you ever want to start the waxing process. All of these suggestions are easy to follow and require little to no effort or preparation on your half. Your perfect Brazilian wax is attainable – let's find out how.

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Why You Shouldn't Wax Yourself

The truth is: waxing can be quite a bit more technical than most people realize. Choosing to wax at home means you could just end up painfully yanking wax off of your skin, resulting in the potential for burns, damaged skin, and the increased risk of ingrown hairs after your wax.

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How to Get Rid of Ingrown Hairs After Waxing

So, you’ve just got a fresh new wax and it has you feeling sexy, confident, and put together. You’re feeling great until a week goes by and you notice a bump or two starting to form here and there – ingrown hairs! Regardless of how skilled or careful your esthetician is, those unwanted bumps can really bring down the great feeling from a wax.

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Is Waxing Better Than Shaving?

Waxing vs Shaving: it's the great debate when it comes to hair removal. What's easier? What's more cost effective? What works best for my lifestyle? Well – if we're being honest, there may not be a right or wrong answer. It really just depends on what you're looking for and what concerns you hold close to your heart.

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The Benefits of Eyebrow Waxing

Eyebrow waxing utilizes hard wax or soft wax to attach to unwanted hairs during the removal process. Once the wax is applied, the hairs are removed in one fast, continuous motion and the hair follicle is removed at the root.

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What You Need to Know Before Underarm Waxing

Waxing your underarms helps with exfoliation, hyperpigmentation (dark underarms) and evening out your skin texture. Before getting your underarms waxed, having all the information you need to have a successful session is crucial.

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How Long Does a Brazilian Wax Last?

Generally speaking, a Brazilian wax and bikini wax can last around 3 weeks before stubble appears, but it all depends on your hair growth cycle. Around 4 to 6 weeks is when hair has grown back and it may be time for another hair removal session.

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Facial Waxing: A Complete Guide

Face waxing is a blanket term for a few different waxing services that can be accomplished. Let’s take a look at the different types of services, what they are, and how they can benefit you. 

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Waxing Basics: What to Wear to a Brazilian Wax

Did you know that what you wear to your wax appointment can impact how well your skin heals afterward? Let’s break down the basics and best practices of what to wear to a Brazilian wax appointment to keep you comfortable.

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Can You Get Waxed While Pregnant?

If you’re a long-time waxer worried about getting waxed while pregnant: fear not! Unless you’re very close to your due date, say, going for a Brazilian wax during the last month of your pregnancy, almost all waxing professionals agree that you can get waxed while pregnant. 

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How Long Should Hair Be to Wax?

While finding that perfect length might seem like a Goldilocks quest – not too long, not too short – you’ll want to make sure you find the length that is just right to avoid nasty ingrown hair, and have a great waxing session.

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First Time Prep for Waxing Legs

We’re here to help you get prepared and ensure that you never forget your first time (in a good way), and guide you through any concerns to ensure your first foray into professional leg waxing is the best experience it can be.

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Benefits of Getting a Brazilian Wax

If we’re keeping it real, getting a Brazilian wax is one of the most satisfying self self-care sessions you could book. And while there's a million reasons we prefer waxing to shaving, the truth is that it’s all about what makes you feel like your best self. That being said, there’s nothing better than not stressing about your bikini line when frolicking at the beach.

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