Wax Chick Wisdom

Just say NO to trimming. It's GROSS!

If I could use a puke emoji, I would. Trimming is disgusting. When I started doing Brazilians, we were taught to trim long hair. I tried scissors and clippers, but the hair gets everywhere—on the ...

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 belief, they are NOT as painful as the stories suggest. Let me rephrase—they don’t need to be as painful. Many first-time clients fear...

Brazilian Secrets #4 - Consistency is Key

  Ever wonder why following a regular waxing schedule is so important? You might think the wax removes all hair completely, but that’s not true. Understanding the hair growth stages explains why ma...

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

Most first-time clients, and some regulars, have unrealistic expectations about waxing. Shocker, right? Clients expect every waxing appointment to leave their skin the smoothest it's ever been. Ac...

Brazilian Secrets #2 - Exfoliate & Hydrate

Spoiler alert! One of the best-kept secrets to achieving a smooth Brazilian has nothing to do with technique and everything to do with the skin. When the skin is dry, tight, and dehydrated, it hol...

Brazilian Secrets #1 - Longer is Better

We know hair needs to be at least 1/4" to wax, but what if it's longer? Run and hide? Cancel? NO! Some trim the hair to 1/4" with clippers or scissors. Personally, I detest trimming. It's messy an...

What Causes Ingrowns? #5 Lack of Maintenance

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. One trip to the waxologist won’t solve a lifetime of ingrowns. It takes patience and maintenance. To control or eliminate ingrowns, regular visits are crucia...

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

People with thick, coarse, curly, or dense hair often face the biggest battle with ingrowns. Being in this category myself, I can attest this is true. These hair types are deeply rooted and can pu...

What Causes Ingrowns? #3 Improper Waxing Technique

Typically, waxing reduces ingrowns, but if done improperly, it can actually cause them. Here's how: For wax to effectively grab and remove hair, it needs to be at least 1/4" long. If shorter, the ...