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What kind of
waxing can I have done?
You can
have anything from facial to Brazilian and bikini waxing, full legs,
arms, and just about any body part that has hair. Many men have
back and chest waxing, Brazilian, as well as nose and ears. Body
waxing is a safe and
economical treatment for hair removal on men and women alike.
What
are the advantages of waxing?
When hair
is removed via waxing, the full hair is pulled out at the root. When it
grows back, it is softer. When you shave, the hair is cut off at
the level of the skin, so as it grows out, it is thicker and stiff.
You are more likely to have in-grown hair with shaving. If
you wax on a regular basis (every 4 to 5 weeks), the hair will start
growing back on the same growth cycle, so after about 3 months, you will
have longer periods of "hairlessness".
What is a
Brazilian wax?
In my studio, this service removes all hair in the bikini line
area, as well as genitals and all the way back to the buttocks and
anus. In other words, everything goes! If you are interested
in this service, you will be asked to assume various positions
in order to achieve complete hair removal. Please
remember this is considered standard in the industry. I
do
Brazilian waxing on male and female clients.
How long
should I wait between waxing appointments?
I recommend coming in every 4
weeks. If you keep your
appointments at 4 week intervals, the charge will be less
because the appointment will take less time. The hair must be
at least 1/4 inch long to wax.
How much
do you charge for a Brazilian Wax?
Average price on the first Brazilian wax
for women is $50. For men, the price is $60, a little more
because it takes more time.
Follow ups at 4 to 5 week intervals are $45 to
$55. If this is your first Brazilian, please trim the
hair back to 1/2 inch in length before coming in. I have more information below specific to male
and female clientele and Brazilian waxing.
Your prices for Brazilian waxing and other services are considerably less than most salons and spas. Why is this so?
My clinic is located in an office complex, and not a retail spot, so my overhead is less than most salons and spas. Because I have lower overhead, I can pass this savings on to you.
What do I
wear during my Brazilian waxing session?
You will be
asked to remove all your clothing from the waist down. (you can leave
your socks on!). Underwear gets in the way, and I
can't do a thorough job with clothing on. You can undress before I
come in the room and drape yourself with a sheet so you feel more
comfortable when I enter and exit the room (hey you wanted details,
right?). I have some regular clients who are comfortable
undressing with me in the room and then we just get down to business,
the hair removal. Whatever makes you comfortable is ok with me!
Are
you male or female?
I am
female, and have another esthetician in my clinic who does waxing, also
female. We are experienced estheticians, love waxing, and
have a
large male and female clientele.
I am a plus-sized person. Am I going to be embarrassed or feel awkward?
Absolutely not ! I am plus-sized too, so you'll probably feel pretty comfortable when you meet me. Yes, my website has some really hot looking guys and gals in the pics, but this is just artistic expression on my part (and marketing, lol). My clients are mostly every-day people like you and me.
General
Information for Men and Women:
Limit caffeine for several hours
prior to appointment. Clients who normally take Ibuprofen for
pain may find this helpful 30 minutes prior to treatment. Some
people feel that taking antacids (Tums) prior to their appointment
also helps. I have "No Scream Cream" which
reduces discomfort by 50 to 90% in most clients. You will need
to purchase and apply this cream 30 to 45 minutes prior to
your appointment. Hair should be at least 1/4 inch long for
waxing. Again, if this is your first Brazilian,
trim hair back to 1/2 inch before coming in.
Women:
I am a certified
Adriel eyebrow design specialist. If you need help with
your eyebrow shape, we can work together to come up with something
esthetically pleasing for you. I charge a one-time fee of $35
for eyebrow design, plus $12.00 for the wax. If you come in for
regular maintenance thereafter, it will only be $12.00 for the
waxing service.
Just so you know, waxing immediately before
and during your period will be more painful. I
recommend you schedule your appointment at least one week prior to
your period, or once your period is completed each
month.
If you are wanting a Brazilian wax, and
just HAVE to be waxed during this time, that's ok too. It's
your choice and I have no problem with Brazilian waxing while you
are on your period. Just wear a tampon and let me know ahead of
time. I wax the entire area, including the labia. Of course
it's your call how much or how little hair you wish to have removed.
Men:
Diane and I
specialize in male body waxing, from head to toes. Many estheticians or salons refuse to work on men, and sometimes make them feel uncomfortable if they do take them for appointments. When you walk into my studio, you will find it more "clinical" in style. It's just me,
Diane, and my office manager. We are not a high-end day spa or salon.
We are clean and functional. I've designed it to make
everyone feel at home, male or female.
Our clients come
from all walks of life: white and blue collar, single and
married guys, dads and grand dads, athletes and
exotic dancers, young and old, etc.
Now, for
your specific questions on Brazilian waxing for men. The most common
question we get from people in general is "why would a guy want a
Brazilian wax?" My reply is, "why does a woman have this
service done?" Generally we do it to feel clean and smooth,
or perhaps we do it to be sexier for our significant
other. Maybe we just like the way it looks. Men are no
different. Some athletes do it for competition (body
builders need to be absolutely hair free). Cyclists do it
because they perspire and can easily get ingrown hairs from
shaving. So there are many different reasons men and women
have this service done.
The one question that is on the mind
of most men is "What if I get an erection during the waxing
service?" Well, so what if you do? It
happens to about 50% of male clientele. This is usually an adrenal
response from the waxing service that most people have absolutely no
control over. Some men have this happen while at their doctor's
office having a physical. It's really not a problem, as long as you
treat us with respect and
understand that we are just removing hair, and nothing
more. So don't ask for a "happy ending", or you may end up
with a lap full of hot wax!
Men and women alike ask if Brazilian waxing
hurts. Well, yes, a little, especially the first
time. I have heard another
esthetician describe it similar to pulling a band aide off. It hurts
for a second, but is quick and the pain leaves as fast as it comes. Again,
if you trim the hair back to around 1/2 inch before coming in, it
doesn't pull as much, and helps for that first visit. Most of my clients tell me the results far outweigh the pain
encountered during the service. It also seems that on some people, after having the service done several times at 4 week
intervals, it just doesn't hurt as much. Is the hair
releasing easier, or are they just getting used to it? Who
knows, but many have commented on this.
Want a particular Brazilian design?
Check out the link on the right of this page titled "Brazilian
Waxing Designs for Men and Women" . The designs on that
particular website are drawings, however they are
graphic drawings of human body parts, so please don't be offended.
Still not sure? Here is a comment from one
of our male clients regarding his first experience at our studio.
From Joseph of San Antonio: "Men, get your
Brazilian here ! I'm a man and this was my first Brazillian. I called on
Tuesday and spoke to Diane. She was knowledgeable over the phone so I
booked an appointment on Saturday. Got there Saturday and Diane did
exactly what I wanted, all while carrying a good conversation. I
was comfortable the whole time and the results are great! "
What kind of wax do you use?
For Brazilian waxing, we use
mostly hard wax. Hard wax is
great for more sensitive areas such as under arms, genitals,
etc. It doesn't pull the skin as much, therefore is less
painful. For large areas such as backs, legs, etc., we use strip
wax, as this is ideal for quick and thorough waxing.
Waxing
Contra-indications
You should not wax if you are
taking blood thinners, oral or topical acne medication (Accutane) or
are using
over the counter acne medication. Skin that is being treated with Retin A, Renova or other strong
exfoliates
such as glycolic acid products, should avoid
waxing. No waxing on sunburned skin. If you
have Diabetes, you should have a written release from your physician
stating that in his/her opinion, is it safe for you to have body waxing
performed.
Do you sell gift certificates?
Yes. If you are interested in purchasing a gift
certificate, call us and we will give you more information.
What are your office hours?
We have 2 locations. Our Castle Hills location
at 1852 Lockhill Selma, Ste. 106, is open Monday through Friday, by
appointment only.
Our new location, The Wax Bar at 2108 N. Main
Avenue, is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. until
7:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome at this location.
To schedule an appointment online at the
location of your choice, click the "book now" button here:
We have many clients who schedule
their appointments a month ahead of time because they know we get busy.
We are happy to stay later in the evenings if you
need to come after work.
My receptionist (Kathy) only works part time, so if the phone is not
answered, please leave a message and we will call you back ASAP.
You can also schedule online via the button above, or email me to schedule an appointment. My email address is here
Wax Slinger
Brows to Brazilians Studio
Located in "The Woods of Castle Hills"
1852 Lockhill Selma, Ste. 106
San Antonio, Texas 78213
210-525-9701
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