Wax Chick Wisdom

5 Hard Wax Myths You Need to Know

5 Hard Wax Myths You Need to Know

I have been a hard wax girl for 17 years. And in that time, there have been a handful of myths that really need to be dispelled.

Brazilian Secrets #5 - Pain Free Brazilian!

In my opinion Brazilians have a bad rap. Contrary to popular myth and legend, they are NOT as painful as the stories would have you believe. Let me...

Brazilian Secrets #4 - Consistency is Key

Ever wonder why following a regular waxing schedule so important? You might think the wax completely removes the hair no matter what. Right? Ummm...

Brazilian Secrets #3 - No Shaving, Trimming, or Tweezing

Most first-time clients, and some regulars have unrealistic expectations when it comes to waxing. I know that is a shocker. Client's expect every w...

Brazilian Secrets #2 - Exfoliate & Hydrate

Spoiler alert! One of the best kept secrets to achieving a smooth Brazilian has nothing to do with the technique and everything to do with the skin...

Brazilian Secrets #1 - Longer is Better

We know the hair needs to be at least 1/4" to wax, but what if it's longer than that? What do you do? Run and hide? Cancel the appointment? NOOOO...

What Causes Ingrowns? #5 Lack of Maintenance

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Just one trip to the waxologist isn't going to solve or correct a lifetime of ingrowns. It takes patience ...

What Causes Ingrowns? #4 Thick, Coarse, Curly or Dense

"Let it fly in the breeze, get it caught in the leaves..." It's safe to say that the folks that have the biggest battle with ingrowns are those wit...

What Causes Ingrowns? #3 Improper Waxing Technique

Typically waxing reduces ingrowns, however if done improperly it can actually be the cause of creating ingrowns. It's TRUE! Here's how, In general...

What Causes Ingrowns? #2 Friction

Your favorite form fitting jeans or body hugging workout pants may show off your figure, but they could be contributing to your ingrown hairs. Fri...

What Causes Ingrowns? #1 Dry, Dehydrated Skin

When the skin is dry, tight and dehydrated, the hair can become trapped underneath the surface. This means that it cannot exit the follicle becaus...

Waxing Side Effect #5 - Bacterial Reaction

BACTERIAL REACTION: Can be the most upsetting, because they don't present right away like a Histamine Reaction. It takes a few days for the signs ...

Waxing Side Effect #4 - Histamine Reaction

HISTAMINE REACTION is like an allergic reaction but does not necessarily mean that the client is allergic to the wax or any waxing products used. ...